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Mixing Vocals: How To Add Energy To A Dull Performance

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Have you ever had to mix a vocal performance that just sounded dull? Maybe the singer didn’t put enough energy or attitude into it and now you’re left with a mediocre take that doesn’t quite match the excitement of the music. Ideally, you’d get the singer to redo the take; but sometimes, it’s too late […]

How To Comp A Vocal With Ease

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Getting a perfect vocal take can sometimes be a really long process. Perhaps your singer is having an off day or they’re feeling self-conscious and just can’t seem to nail their part in one take. This is a very common issue. And the reality of it is that the more you push a singer to […]

Mixing Vocals – Why Reverb Is The Wrong Choice

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Do you find that your vocals often sound buried in your tracks? Do you have trouble getting them to stand out so that every word is heard? Vocals are THE most important element of every mix. Every detail needs to be carefully considered so that they are heard clearly. Most engineers will spend the bulk […]

Making Your Own Drum Samples

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If you were to turn on the radio and listen to the top 20 songs right now, I’d guarantee that 19 out of 20 of them are loaded with drum samples that were used to enhance the overall size and tone of the drums. Are you using samples in your mixes? If not, why? There […]

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