By hearing what makes the pro vocal sound great, it helps you identify the flaws with the vocal you’re working on. An even simpler option is to use REFERENCE, which gives you a sonic target to shoot for. This helps amplify problematic frequencies, making them easier to identify and remove. Use the frequency knob to sweep through different frequencies Turn the Q all the way up on one of the EQ bands so it’s extremely narrowĬrank the gain so it creates a resonant peak If you’re having trouble identifying which specific frequencies are causing problems, try using the frequency-sweeping technique: But, I’ll likely leave most of that work up to the de-esser, which we’ll get to in the next step. If the top-end is particularly harsh, I may use a high-shelf to tame the highs a bit. Next, I’ll target any problems in the lows or low mids with a wide bell.
I typically start with a high pass filter around 80 Hz and adjust as needed. Start by loading your favorite parametric EQ and cutting any frequencies that are causing problems. The first thing I want to accomplish when mixing vocals is to correct any problems with the performance or recording. In this blog, we’ll break down some of our favorite tips for mixing vocals to help you dial in a radio-ready sound. Nobody hums along to the bass part, right? But the truth is people want to hear the vocal loud and clear. It may be tempting to bury the vocal in a mix, especially if you’re the one signing. Yes, even the guitars (I’m looking at you, metalheads). It’s more important than the drums, the synths, and any other instrument in the mix. Unless you’re mixing instrumental music, the most important element of every song is the vocal.
By Mastering The Mix contributor: Brad Pack.
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