Sure, use the built-in effects.

Bring up the VSTi Synth dialog, and click the Melody track (or whatever the trumpet is on).

The first thing you'll need to do is simulate the frequency cut that the mute does.

Under Plugin, choose PG Ten Band EQ in the first slot. Move the sliders for all the bands down to -18. Set the 1K and 4K sliders to 0, and the 2K slider to +18. This cuts most of the frequencies except around the 2K frequency. Play with the sliders until you get a sound that you like.

Now, you'll want to add a bit more "buzz" to the sound. Still in the VSTi Synth dialog, select PG Distortion for the second slot. Move the Pre Gain slider to 20 as a starting point, and adjust until you like the sound.

Not a perfect emulation, but it'll get you close to the sound you're after.


-- David Cuny
My virtual singer development blog

Vocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing?