Vocal Preset Pack
Frank Ocean - Vocal Preset Essentials
- 10 DAWs
- Waves
- UAD
- R&B
- 5 vocal chains
Instant download · Secure checkout · One version per DAW, chosen above
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Singing
Vocal chain · in every version
- Waves version
- F6 → RVox → RVerb → H-Delay
- UAD version
- Oxford EQ → API 2500 → Fairchild 670 → Precision De-Esser → SPL TwinTube → Pure Plaet
Rap
Vocal chain · in every version
- Waves version
- F6 → RVox → Magma Lil Tube → RVerb
- UAD version
- Oxford EQ → API 2500 → SSL E Channel Strip → SPL TwinTube → Precision De-Esser → Fairchild 670
Doubles
Vocal chain · in every version
- Waves version
- F6 → Doubler4 → C1 Comp → RVerb
- UAD version
- Oxford EQ → API 2500 → Fairchild 670 → Precision De-Esser → SPL TwinTube → Brigade Chorus → Pure Plate
Adlibs
Vocal chain · in every version
- Waves version
- F6 → C1 Comp → RVerb → H-Delay
- UAD version
- Oxford EQ → API 2500 → Fairchild 670 → Precision De-Esser → Pure Plate → Galaxy Tape Echo
SFX
Vocal chain · in every version
- Waves version
- F6 → C1 Comp → Magma Lil Tube → Doubler4 → H-Delay
- UAD version
- Oxford EQ → API 2500 → SSL E Channel Strip → SPL TwinTube → Precision De-Esser → Fairchild 670
| Version | File format | Files |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Tools | .ptxp | 5 |
| Logic Pro | .cst | 5 |
| FL Studio | .fst | 5 |
| Ableton Live | .adg | 5 |
| Studio One | .multipreset | 5 |
| Cubase | .fxchainpreset | 5 |
| Reaper | .rfxchain | 5 |
| GarageBand | .cst, .plist | 10 |
| Mixcraft | .preset | 5 |
| Cakewalk | .fxc | 5 |
| Waves | .xps | 21 |
| UAD | .fxp | 32 |
About this pack
Frank Ocean Vocal Preset Pack — Recreate the Sound of Blonde & Channel Orange
Frank Ocean's vocal production is a masterclass in emotional restraint. Minimal processing, maximum impact. That pure, transparent tone with just enough reverb to feel like he's in the room with you — then the pitch-shifted doubles and filtered layers on tracks like "Nights" and "Ivy" that make the sound unmistakably his.
This preset pack reverse-engineers Frank Ocean's vocal chain so you can load it into your DAW and achieve that same intimate, audiophile-quality sound without spending hours on mixing.
What's Inside the Preset Pack
- Clean Signal Chain — Frank's "no overprocessing" approach: transparent compression and minimal EQ that lets the vocal breathe
- Plate Reverb Settings — The specific plate reverb depth that gives his vocals the sense of space without washing them out
- Pitch Shift Doubles — The octave and pitch-shifted layering technique heard on Blonde's more experimental tracks
- Warm Low-Mids — The EQ curve that gives his chest voice that full, warm presence across playback systems
- Tape Saturation — Subtle harmonic warmth that adds analog character without distortion
- Stereo Width Control — The precise width settings that keep the vocal centered while the doubles spread
DAW Compatibility
Works with stock plugins only — no paid VSTs required:
- ✅ FL Studio 21 — Fruity Parametric EQ 2, Fruity Reverb 2, Pitcher
- ✅ Ableton Live Suite 11+ — EQ Eight, Reverb, Chorus-Ensemble
- ✅ Logic Pro X / GarageBand — Channel EQ, Chromaverb, Pitch Correction
- ✅ Waves Plugin Version — Requires Waves Vocal Production Suite
Who This Is For
Built for indie R&B, alt-soul, and lo-fi vocal artists who want:
- Frank Ocean's raw, audiophile vocal tone without a world-class mixing engineer
- A clean starting chain that works for emotional, minimalist productions
- The layering techniques behind Blonde-era vocal experimentation
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Frank Ocean's vocal sound unique?
- His vocals are defined by minimal processing — clean EQ, subtle compression, and restrained reverb. The emotional weight comes from performance, not heavy effects.
- Does this work for home studio recording?
- Yes. The preset is designed to work with mid-range condenser microphones common in home setups. No expensive studio gear required.
- Can I use this for alternative R&B and indie soul?
- Absolutely. This preset is ideal for any artist working in the emotional, minimalist R&B space — Frank Ocean, Daniel Caesar, SZA, Rex Orange County-style productions.
Frank Ocean Vocal Preset
The Frank Ocean vocal preset is a pack of 5 ready-made vocal chains (Singing, Rap, Doubles, Adlibs and SFX) for a minimal soulful R&B sound, inspired by Frank Ocean's vocals. Load a chain on your vocal track and start from a finished sound instead of an empty mixer.
There is a version for each of 10 DAWs, built with their stock plugins, plus Waves and UAD versions: the full list is below. The Logic Pro and GarageBand versions are for Mac.
What's included
- 5 vocal chains: Singing, Rap, Doubles, Adlibs and SFX
- Versions for 10 DAWs (stock plugins): Pro Tools, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Ableton Live, Studio One, Cubase, Reaper, GarageBand, Mixcraft, Cakewalk
- Waves version: F6, RVox, RVerb, H-Delay, Magma Lil Tube, Doubler4 and 1 more
- UAD version: Oxford EQ, API 2500, Fairchild 670, Precision De-Esser, Pure Plate, Galaxy Tape Echo and 4 more
FAQ
Which DAWs does the Frank Ocean vocal preset work in?
Pro Tools, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Ableton Live, Studio One, Cubase, Reaper, GarageBand, Mixcraft and Cakewalk, plus Waves and UAD plugin versions. The Logic Pro and GarageBand versions are for Mac.
Do I need third-party plugins?
Not for the DAW versions: they use the stock plugins of each DAW. The Waves and UAD versions use the plugins listed under What's included.
Is there a Waves or UAD version?
Yes. The pack includes Waves and UAD versions; their plugins are listed under What's included.
What is inside the Frank Ocean vocal preset pack?
5 vocal chains: Singing, Rap, Doubles, Adlibs and SFX, each one ready to load on a vocal track.
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Requirements & installation
From the product sheet and the TuneDrip guides.
Requirements
- DAW versions: Pro Tools, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Ableton Live, Studio One, Cubase, Reaper, GarageBand, Mixcraft, Cakewalk
- DAW versions use: the stock plugins of each DAW (Plugins required, Compatibility)
- Waves version: F6, RVox, RVerb, H-Delay, Magma Lil Tube, Doubler4, C1 Comp
- UAD version: Oxford EQ, API 2500, Fairchild 670, Precision De-Esser, SPL TwinTube, Pure Plaet, SSL E Channel Strip, Brigade Chorus, Pure Plate, Galaxy Tape Echo
How to install
Step-by-step guide for your DAW:
Pair it with TuneDrip plugins
Plugins suggested on this page for the same style.
Frequently asked questions
Any other question? Write to info@tunedrip.com.
What's in the pack?
5 vocal chains: Singing, Rap, Doubles, Adlibs and SFX. Each DAW version contains the same 5 chains as presets for that DAW.
Which versions can I choose?
Pick your version at checkout: Pro Tools, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Ableton Live, Studio One, Cubase, Reaper, GarageBand, Mixcraft and Cakewalk, or the Waves and UAD versions. You get the files for the version you choose.
Do I need third-party plugins?
Not for the DAW versions: they are built with the stock plugins of each DAW. The Waves version uses F6, RVox, RVerb, H-Delay, Magma Lil Tube, Doubler4 and C1 Comp. The UAD version uses Oxford EQ, API 2500, Fairchild 670, Precision De-Esser, SPL TwinTube, Pure Plaet, SSL E Channel Strip, Brigade Chorus, Pure Plate and Galaxy Tape Echo.
Which file formats are included?
Pro Tools: .ptxp · Logic Pro: .cst · FL Studio: .fst · Ableton Live: .adg · Studio One: .multipreset · Cubase: .fxchainpreset · Reaper: .rfxchain · GarageBand: .cst, .plist · Mixcraft: .preset · Cakewalk: .fxc · Waves: .xps · UAD: .fxp.
How do I install the presets?
Follow the installation guide for your DAW (Pro Tools: tunedrip.com/pages/how-to-install-vocal-preset-in-pro-tools; Logic Pro: tunedrip.com/pages/how-to-install-a-vocal-preset-in-logic-pro-x; FL Studio: tunedrip.com/pages/how-to-install-a-vocal-preset-in-fl-studio; Ableton Live: tunedrip.com/pages/how-to-install-vocal-preset-in-ableton-live and more). All guides: tunedrip.com/pages/how-to-install-our-vocal-presets.
What are vocal presets?
Ready-made effect chains that make your vocals sound polished instantly.
Can I edit the presets?
Absolutely — you can tweak every setting to match your voice and style.
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