Vocals

Harsh vocals can alienate the listener or distract them from the rest of your mix. Whether it’s a product or combination of recording technique, vocalist, microphone/placement, or environment, there are ways to treat harsh vocals post-recording. Let’s cover all the transparent options available for treating harsh vocals without ruining the track itself. Harsh Vocals Fixes […]

Vocoders can be just the kind of vocal processing that you need to make a vocal pop or simply add a little ear candy into your mix. Let’s identify what is a vocoder and how it works to give your vocal a unique sound unmatched by any other kind of processing. What is a Vocoder

A de-esser is essentially a specialized multiband compressor which specifically targets sibilance in a vocal. If you’re having an issue with sibilance in your vocals, let’s better explain what is a de-esser and how to use one to clean up your vocal. What is Sibilance Sibilance is the hissing sound associated with “S” sounds. It

The vocal chain refers to the processing or effects which you insert on your vocal track(s). I’m going to cover my own personal vocal chain and at the end I’ll share my recommended vocal chain order which I use on my vocals every time. Vocal Chain Auto-Tune Auto-tune is typically one of those set and