The vocal is the star and emphasis in most mixes. When you have a lot of the common problems mixers run into with vocals, it can detract from the entire mix, no matter how good the supporting instrumental is beneath it. Let’s identify and address how to fix the most common vocal problems you’ll run […]
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EQ and compression are right there neck and neck for the two most useful plugins/types of processing in an audio mixer’s tool belt. The former allows you to sculpt your audio’s frequencies, getting rid of what’s detracting and enhancing what’s working. The latter in compression is about volume dynamics, controlling a wide range of volume
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I talk a lot about the importance of high passing your vocals as an effective way to both clean up the vocal not to mention create space for low frequency instruments in your mix which need dominion over these lower frequencies. On the other end of the frequency spectrum, the top end, your vocal or
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One of the hallmarks of professional, top 40 mixes is clear vocals, mostly irrespective of the decade or era. Clear vocals are achieved both through the recording and mixing processes, so let’s talk how to get clear vocals in your next project. How to Get Clear Vocals As mentioned, clear vocals begin in the recording
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Like virtually everything in your mix, a high pass filter for vocals is recommended for a number of reasons. A high pass filter for vocals: With all of these benefits in mind, let’s address how or better said where to best place your high pass filter for vocals. High Pass Filter For Vocals The exact
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