Mixing vocals

Vocal production is crafting the sound of the human voice in an audio recording and making sure it is intelligible and stands out. Browse through our resources below to learn more about vocal production and the different tools and techniques you can use to help them sit well in your mix.

Using VocalSynth 2 on Different Instruments

Using VocalSynth 2 on Different Instruments

We designed VocalSynth 2 with vocalists and producers in mind, but these folks aren’t the only people who can have some fun experimenting with...

Turn your voice into an unreal instrument with VocalSynth 2

Turn your voice into an unreal instrument with VocalSynth 2

Building off of some of the ideas we explored in "9 Songs that Changed the Way We Produce Vocals," in this post we demonstrate how vocals can become...

Modulate Your Vocals by Layering VocalSynth 2 Modules

Modulate Your Vocals by Layering VocalSynth 2 Modules

With the following experiments, we play around with layering  VocalSynth 2  modules. Some vocal samples have two, three, even four VocalSynth 2 modules...

Using VocalSynth 2 to Design Voices for Film and Video Games

Using VocalSynth 2 to Design Voices for Film and Video Games

More than ever, film and video games are focused on creating relatable characters that have personality and depth. Unique character voices play a huge...

How to Use VocalSynth 2 in a Rock Session

How to Use VocalSynth 2 in a Rock Session

In this video, I share two ways to use  VocalSynth 2  in a rock session. The song we're using is called "Funny Little Creatures"...

How to Use VocalSynth 2 in a Modern Pop Session

How to Use VocalSynth 2 in a Modern Pop Session

VocalSynth 2  is the perfect tool for vocal manipulation and creative effects. In the video below, we explore two ways to use VocalSynth 2 in a modern pop...

How to Use VocalSynth 2 in a Hip-Hop Session

How to Use VocalSynth 2 in a Hip-Hop Session

In this video, I share two ways to use  VocalSynth 2  in a hip-hop session. The song I use is "GLD II" by STL GLD. First, I used VocalSynth 2 in MIDI...

Why Upgrade to VocalSynth 2?

Why Upgrade to VocalSynth 2?

We’re excited to bring you the newest version of VocalSynth! Since the release of VocalSynth 1 in 2016, we’ve been gathering feedback and ideas from our...

Master the Modules: Biovox in VocalSynth 2

Master the Modules: Biovox in VocalSynth 2

Learn how to use  VocalSynth 2 ’s Biovox module, a brand new effect based on the sonic qualities of the human vocal tract. Pro tip: Use automation with...

Master the Modules: Polyvox in VocalSynth 2

Master the Modules: Polyvox in VocalSynth 2

Polyvox is a voice generator that allows you to create vocal harmonies based on your vocal. Voice generators come in all shapes and sizes but are based on a...

Master the Modules: Compuvox in VocalSynth 2

Master the Modules: Compuvox in VocalSynth 2

Compuvox is based on a technology known as Linear Predictive Coding (LPC) which has existed since the late 1960s. As with a number of the audio processors in...

Master the Modules: Vocoder in VocalSynth 2

Master the Modules: Vocoder in VocalSynth 2

As with a lot of today’s musical technologies, the vocoder (short for voice encoder) began life as a completely non-musical, utilitarian piece of...