Typically, studio vocals are recorded using a large-diaphragm condenser microphone. One reason for their dominance is their unique tonal characteristics. Unlike small-diaphragm condenser microphones, which tend to sound more neutral, each large-diaphragm option on the market will impart its own individu...
Are you struggling to make your rap vocals stand out in the mix? Processing vocals can be tedious but what if you could simplify this process and also get a professional sound? In this video, Jerry shows you how to enhance a range of rap vocal tracks using the vocal mix presets withinSt...
Studio vocals are the recorded audio of a human voice in produced music. They can include techniques like singing, rapping, screaming, beatboxing or any other method of vocal expression that might be used in a song. Studio vocals sound much different from a live singer because of the uniquem...
Mixing lead vocals can be tricky when a mix gets busy and there are tons of tracks. Learn how to get every vocal you mix sitting on top of every mix every time.
How to record yourself singing – This step by step guide will help you record singing with or without musical accompaniment, edit your vocals and export it as an audio file.
Your guide to getting the mix right on those vocals to fit perfectly into your track and sound professional with ease. So you’ve recorded your vocals, poured your heart into your lyrics, and now it’s time to make them shine! Good vocal mixing can elevate your track from bedroom recordin...
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...
Recording with a good microphone is a key part of the process. If I recorded vocals on my phone, it’s obviously going to sound crappy. Here are three decent but affordable mics to take into consideration. Shure SM58 TheShure SM58is one of the best all-around microphones. You can use ...
How to edit vocals Start by removing any unwanted noises or clicks that may have been recorded during the recording process. Any hard breaths or room noises between the voice itself should be lowered or edited out. You can also lower the volume of harsh sounds, like Ps, Ks, and Ss, that...
When mixing a song, you should try to separate all these sounds into their own spaces. So, when played together, the song fills up the whole frequency spectrum without drowning anything out. If you want to learn how to mix vocals, we recommend reading this blog post on how to mix prof...