Travis Scott Style Adlib Chain
This chain is designed to take your adlibs from atmospheric and smooth to aggressive and in-your-face, inspired by Travis Scott’s signature sound.
🧊 1. Auto-Tune (Real-Time Pitch Correction)
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Key & Scale: Set to match the instrumental
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Retune Speed: Medium-fast (for a natural but stylized feel)
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Humanize: Light, to retain subtle expression
✨ 2. Slate Digital Fresh Air (High-End Exciter)
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Mid Air: ~30–40%
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High Air: ~50–60%
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Adds brightness and polish to cut through the mix
🎚️ 3. CLA-2A (Optical Compression)
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Peak Reduction: Moderate (~40–60%)
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Gain: Adjust to taste
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Smooth, vintage-style compression for dynamic control and warmth
🔇 4. Waves NS1 (Noise Suppressor)
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Threshold: ~30–50%
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Removes background noise and keeps the vocal clean without artifacts
🌫️ 5. RVerb (Reverb Space Design)
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Preset: Plate or Hall
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Reverb Time: 1.2s – 2.5s (varies by section)
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Wet/Dry Mix: Adjusted per vibe – more subtle for chill parts, more prominent when going wild
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Creates space and mood, especially for floaty or ambient adlibs
📦 6. VComp (Vintage Compressor)
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Threshold: Light compression
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Ratio: 2:1
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Adds analog warmth and character to blend everything smoothly
🎸 7. GTR Tool Rack (Creative FX Layering)
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FX Modules: Subtle phaser, slap delay, or pitch modulation
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Purpose: Adds texture and depth, especially in the “wild” section
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Great for transforming adlibs into sound design elements
🧪 Pro Tip:
Automate plugin settings (especially reverb, pitch, or modulation) across different adlibs to gradually evolve the vibe from chill to chaotic, matching the dynamics of the beat.