Vocals

2x Grammy-winning mix engineer Dave Darlington shows how he likes to de-ess vocals using Sibilance, explains the plugin’s features – Threshold, Range, Detection, Lookahead and Wide vs. Split mode – and shows where he recommends placing Sibilance in a vocal chain.

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Dave takes viewers’ questions about producing and mixing vocals to make them more vibrant and polished. Originally streamed live December 2018.

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Learn from Grammy®-winning producer/mixer Dave Darlington how to make any vocal recording more vibrant, polished and sparkling, with special attention to tuning, dynamics, equalization, and effects such as reverb and delay.

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A unique vocal de-esser based on Waves’ innovative Organic ReSynthesis technology, Sibilance separates unwanted sibilant sounds from the vocal signal, allowing for transparent de-essing that doesn't color the original vocal sound.

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Learn how to get a rap verse to sit comfortably into the beat and come to life by adding reverb and delay effects. Mixer/producer Sean Devine demonstrates the process, including how to correct vocal tuning for singing parts.

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Learn how to turn a raw recorded rap verse into one that's fat, punchy and balanced. Mixer/producer Sean Divine shows us how, using a simple routing setup and a carefully selected processing chain.

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Learn 4 crucial steps for mixing clean, professional-sounding hip-hop vocal leads and ad-libs, from multi-platinum producer/mix engineer Lu Diaz (Jay-Z, Beyonce, DJ Khaled). From cleaning up and adding shine, to creating depth and character with FX.

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Watch how to get vocal ad-lib parts to accent the lead, adding energy and excitement to a track’s vocals in a smooth and natural way. Mixer & producer Sean Divine demonstrates his process, using chains of plugins in StudioRack.

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Producer & recording/mixing engineer Joe Barresi (QOTSA, Tool, Soundgarden) shares tips and techniques for mixing lead and background vocals to have depth and excitement while leaving little pieces of "ear candy" along the track to keep listeners interested and wondering.

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Watch how to mix layers of R&B background vocals so that they blend well together, working to lift and enhance the lead vocal without getting in the way. Mixer & producer Sean Divine demonstrates how, working with plugin chains in StudioRack.

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