VOCALS: Use Subtle Parallel Compression for Energy and Consistency Duplicate your vocal track and apply heavy compression (a fast attack and release, with 8:1 or higher ratio) to the duplicate. Blend this heavily compressed version with the original vocal track at a low level. This keeps the dynamics of the original performance intact while adding consistent energy and presence to the vocals, making them stand out in the mix without sounding over-compressed. Want to learn how to do this technique so you can nail your mixes? Comment "YES" and i'll send you more info on our upgraded program! 🚀