Magazine | Vocals

Sep 19, 2021

10 Hip Hop Beat Making Tips You Can Use Right Now

Do you struggle with turning your rough beats into finished mixes? Watch producer/rapper duo Barrows & Sun produce a beat, record vocals, add vibe and turn a demo into a finished hip hop track.

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Sep 09, 2021

How to Produce Hyperpop Songs: 4 Tips

Are your production skills up to date with music trends? This TikTok-fueled microgenre has made noise through artists like Charli XCX, SOPHIE, 100 Gecs and A. G. Cook. Learn 4 tips to get started producing Hyperpop songs!

Aug 31, 2021

Recording Vocals at Home #7: Reverb & Delay

Vocal production includes creating a sonic home for your voice – a church, stage, chamber or club that feels intentional. Learn to use reverb and delay to achieve precise ambience for your vocal recordings.

Aug 30, 2021

How to Level Vocals Perfectly in 3 Clicks

Quickly get your vocals sitting in the mix with automatic leveling from Vocal Rider. This 3-click solution revives an old-school engineering technique and avoids the squeeze and pumping of compression for clean, exact levels.

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Aug 23, 2021

Recording Vocals at Home #6: Pitch Correction

Is it “cheating” to use pitch correction? Not if you use it right! Learn how to tune your vocals properly to instill human qualities and deeper emotional impact, or the classic hip hop effect!

Aug 16, 2021

Recording Vocals at Home #5: Dynamics & Compression

Controlling the dynamics of your vocal recordings is critical. Learn the most straightforward and effective solutions to compressing your voice, making it warm, present, nuanced and human.

Aug 09, 2021

Recording Vocals at Home #4: EQ & Tonal Shaping

EQ is arguably the most important signal processor for bringing out the best in vocal recordings. Learn in detail how EQ works, how to fix problems, and make your vocals sound even better.

Aug 04, 2021

4 Tips for Mixing 2021 Pop Vocals

Want to stay current with your vocal mixing? Hone into the vocal sounds and trends of 2021 by checking out these 4 essential mixing tips.

Jul 28, 2021

Recording Vocals at Home #3: Acoustics & Accessories

Are your home vocal recordings coming out as clean as you’d like? Make sure to consider the acoustics of your space, avoid unwanted reflections, prevent rumble, vibrations and noises. Find out how!

Jul 26, 2021

How to NAIL Vocal Compression: One Compressor or Two?

Compressing vocals with one plugin can either not do enough, or do too much and suck the life out of your voice. Is serial compression the answer? No, we have a better, foolproof method. Watch how!

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