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
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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
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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
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One of the most stripped down ways to record a song is just acoustic guitar and vocals. There’s something very organically pleasing about the rawness of a vocal accompanied by a single instrument, and acoustic guitar and vocals is as classic as it gets. Let’s talk how to record acoustic guitar and vocals to save
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Doubled tracked vocals refers to recording the same vocal part twice and mixing them together. This gives that vocal part more power and presence in the mix, and, depending on how you mix the double tracked vocals, can achieve a number of different effects. You can feature them throughout the entire song, or only use
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