Jun '24 (edited) • Courses
FIRST EP FOR MIXING COURSE - Mixing Vocals Tutorial EP 1
Now we're getting to the good stuff! Almost a DECADE of DIY Mixing and thousands of dollars spent on courses packed into one course. Our first part starting with VOCALS.
I couldn’t tell you how a single plugin works from the inside out but I know what sounds good and that’s all that matters. Here’s some take aways from the first episode:
Key Steps
- Noise Reduction Use a noise gate to cut out unnecessary background noise and breaths. Refine by cutting out any unwanted sounds or breaths.
- Compression Apply a compressor to even out the volume and bring out all elements of the vocals. Adjust peak reduction to prevent volume spikes.
- Auto-Tune Use auto-tune to correct pitch and ensure all notes are hit correctly. Adjust retune speed to maintain a natural sound.
- Fresh Air Plugin Add a high-end boost to enhance the vocals. Use sparingly to avoid overdoing it.
- EQ Use a stock EQ plugin to adjust highs and lows of the vocals. Sweep through frequencies to identify and eliminate unwanted frequencies.
- Rvox Plugin Apply Rvox as an additional compressor to cut through the mix. Adjust settings to blend vocals seamlessly with the beat.
- De-Esser Use a de-esser to control sibilant sounds like 'S' in vocals. Adjust settings to reduce harsh sounds.
- Soothe Plugin Apply Soothe plugin to remove bad frequencies and blend vocals with the beat. Adjust settings to complement the instrumental.
- Reverb Add reverb using Valhalla Room plugin for depth and space. Calculate BPM for optimal reverb settings.
- Doubler Use a doubler plugin to add thickness and depth to vocals. Adjust settings to enhance the vocal texture.
- Vocal Rider Apply Vocal Rider to automate volume levels and maintain consistency. Set parameters to keep vocals in balance throughout the track.
Cautionary Notes
- Avoid over-processing vocals, as it can lead to an unnatural sound.
- Regularly listen to the mix and make adjustments as needed to avoid over-editing.
- Ensure all plugins are used in moderation to maintain a balanced sound.
Tips for Efficiency
- Experiment with different settings on each plugin to find the right balance for the vocals.
- Take breaks between mixing sessions to maintain fresh ears and perspective.
- Live with the mix for a few days before finalizing to ensure satisfaction with the sound quality.
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FIRST EP FOR MIXING COURSE - Mixing Vocals Tutorial EP 1
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