Leslie Brathwaite demonstrates how to remove harshness from vocals using the Avid EQ III.
He starts by boosting the frequency and narrowing the bell curve to its tightest point, then sweeps across the frequencies to identify the most annoying, harsh sound.
Once found, he dips the frequency all the way down to hear what it sounds like without it. From there, he brings the band's gain back up to the point where it reduces the harshness without making the vocals sound hollow, ensuring a balanced and pleasant vocal tone.