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.

Master the Modules: Talkbox in VocalSynth 2

Master the Modules: Talkbox in VocalSynth 2

The Talkbox module emulates the effect of a hardware talkbox effect popularized by rock artists such as Peter Frampton, The Who, and Stevie Wonder. A...

How to Use VocalSynth 2

How to Use VocalSynth 2

Getting started with  VocalSynth 2  is easy. Check out how to get set up in this video: Start by selecting a Mode in which to use the plug-in (Auto, MIDI, or...

55 Essential Dos and Don'ts of Vocal Production

55 Essential Dos and Don'ts of Vocal Production

Vocals can make or break a song. I’m sure you can recall hearing the intro to a tune and thinking, “Oh yeah, I like this,” but the first couple vocal...

5 Essential Songs Using the Vocoder

5 Essential Songs Using the Vocoder

The vocoder has a strange history. Today we associate it with robotic vocals in music, but it was originally designed as a speech coding tool by Bell...

Recording Vocals: Tips from GRAMMY-winning Engineer Brian Warwick

Recording Vocals: Tips from GRAMMY-winning Engineer Brian Warwick

Brian Warwick is a New England based recording and mix engineer who has worked on some of the most popular albums, films, TV shows, and video games of the...

Get That Sound with VocalSynth: Harmony Effects

Get That Sound with VocalSynth: Harmony Effects

Vocal harmonies might be one of the most ancient musical effects. A single voice can carry a powerful melody and message, but a collection of voices can...