Vocals

When making a record, integrating music theory concepts can bring your productions to the next level. Learn how to make use of instrument tuning, optimal vocal ranges, chord voicings and timbre to create better recordings.

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Grammy-winning mix engineer Leslie Brathwaite (Cardi B, Beyoncé) takes you inside the session of Lil Uzi Vert & Pharrell Williams' “Neon Guts” and shares his pro tips for creative vocal effects, blending several leads, and more.

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When a live singer sings at hugely different volumes or talks between songs, it can be hard to control their voice and process it consistently. Watch how to keep the vocal consistent throughout the performance using the F6 Dynamic EQ.

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Striking the balance between aggressive, in your face rap vocals and a harsh listener experience is one that’s hard to achieve. Hip hop mixer Sean Divine shows how he pulls it off using the Waves Sibilance plugin.

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Want to give your vocals that silky Neve sound? In this video, hip hop mixer Sean Divine shows you how to use the V-Series plugins to attain that classic console tone for your vocal mix.

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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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