Most of the time we jump in, grab a reverb that has a sound we like, dial it in to a certain volume on varying instruments, and then bounce the mix. There’s so much wrong with that process… largely with what youaredoing but mainly with the thousand things youaren’tdoing. Let’s...
Your guide to getting the mix right on those vocals to fit perfectly into your track and sound professional with ease.
We’ll explain the different types of reverb and the different parameters included in most reverb plug-ins. Then we’ll show you how to use reverb on vocals and in your instrumental productions. When we’re done, you’ll have everything you need to start using reverb your own way. ...
This reverb type is typically used on multiple instrument busses or an entire mix to provide a sense of cohesion to all the tracks. It does so by making you feel that all your instruments were recorded in the same space. In essence, ambient reverbs provide a short and clear reverb great...
3. Spring reverb Spring reverb is another classic kind of reverberation. If you’re a guitar player with an old-school amplifier, you’re probably familiar with this sound. The principle behind spring reverbs is similar to that of a plate. But, instead of a large sheet of metal, you’d...
Rooms with little to no acoustic treatment are notoriously difficult spaces to capture tight and dry vocals in. But don't worry, if some natural room reverb has crept into your vocal tracks, Waves has the perfect fix: Clarity DeReverb. In this video, Jerry shows you how to eliminate ...
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...
How to mix your vocals in 7 steps Automate EQ Pitch correction De-essing Compression Reverb & Delay Polish 1. Automate It’s not the most common practice in vocal mixing, but using volume automation on your vocals is something we recommend. This way, the compressor you use later on won’...
There are two primary ways to perform debreathing to vocal takes: the old-school manual way; or the simple way, with a tool such as Waves DeBreath. How to Manually Debreath Audio Manual debreathing can be a slow and laborious process. To manually debreath audio, a producer or mix ...
A bus allows you to route audio from one track to another in your mixer. Reverb and delay plug-ins are typically added to a dedicated stereo aux send, with vocals routed to that track via a bus. Reverb can make your vocal sound larger than life. When using plug-ins likePure Plate Rev...