InPart 1of this two-part series, I explained some ways to prepare your vocal recordings to maximise your chances of a good result in the mix. This time, I’ll run through what you can do to perfect your vocals during the mix itself. Much of what makes for a good mix is highly subj...
To achieve a close intimate sound, make sure that the direct sound is strong and the reverb is faint. Flip this rule on its head if you want to give the impression your instrument is further away.Most modern recording software, such as Logic, Pro Tools, or Cubase feature great reverb ...
Quit Central and Cubase. If your licenses are activated to your computer: Go toMacintosh HD > Library > Application Support > Waves. If your licenses are activated to a USB device: In Finder, go toUSB device > Waves. Drag theLicensesfolder to your desktop. ...
Saturation plug-ins such as theThermionic Culture Vultureadd harmonics and texture. This is useful for vocals lacking tone and character. With this type of plug-in, you typically dial in your gain and then utilize the mix knob to blend the saturated signal with the dry signal. For subtle ha...
It's very common for the mix EQ of a repeating sample to be automated so that its tone can be adapted to the demands of a changing arrangement. In the mixdown project shown here, a high-pass filter on the main hook sample only rolls off the low end when the main programmed bass synt...
Microphone: You need a good microphone if you’re recording vocals, instruments, or ambient sounds. Condenser microphones are great thanks to their sensitivity and wide frequency response, while dynamic microphones are better for loud sources like guitar amplifiers and drums. Does it sound too compli...
1 - T-Pain’s vocals, like a lot of RnB/Hip Hop vocals contain multiple takes. Often T-Pain uses Antares Autotune to achieve abrupt, quantized pitch modulation. Plus he’s an amazing singer, so you’ve gotta factor in the years of training that went into that. 2 - “Swagger Like Us...
If you're going to be recording vocals, instruments or sampling your own sounds, you're going to need a quality microphone. But your options will naturally be determined by what you're recording and how much you have to spend.High-end condenser mics, typically used in studio applications, ...
Distortion sounds like a bad word, but it is a great way to add harmonic content to your sound. Using saturation can really help a sound cut through the mix, especially vocals, drums, bass, guitar, and lead synths. You can get good saturation with lots of plugins, likeSoundToys Decapitato...
Here is an example with visual help about compression on vocals by me. But applies to everything. Greg 1 Share Reply Quote 30th August 2015 #20 vinnie2k Gear Maniac Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 189 My Recordings/Credits My Studio 🎧 10 years Thou Shalt Not Mix With Thine Eyes. ...