Vocal production under pressure: How ARUNA shapes Eurovision vocals with Nectar 4
Aruna Abrams has spent the last decade shaping the sound of modern vocal-driven electronic music, but her newest project required a different kind of...
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.
Meet the new iZotope subscriptions: pro audio tools that grow with you
Whether you’re just beginning to record or you’re a seasoned engineer refining a final master, having the right tools makes all the difference....
The best reverb plugins for vocals in 2026
Have you ever tried to mix a vocal and it just felt wrong? Either it’s too forward and dry or it’s too wet and cloudy, but one thing’s...
Julian Bunetta on the art of the perfect song
If your song isn’t making people pick up the phone and call somebody, Julian Bunetta says, “your song’s not good enough. You’ve...
Mixing vocals: 8 steps to a pro vocal sound
When learning how to mix music, getting vocals to sound professional can be one of the trickiest skills to master—but, it doesn’t have to be....
4 steps to a polished vocal mix
Ever struggled to get your vocal tracks sounding just right? Whether you're battling with background noise, trying to achieve a polished mix, or...
What is de-essing? The dos and don’ts of using a de-esser
Vocals are a tricky business, especially when the singer is sibilant. Sibilance can be piercing, harsh, shrill, and generally unpleasant. Yet we often need...
Getting started with Music Production Suite 7
In the ever-evolving world of music production, staying ahead of the curve with the latest tools and techniques is essential to getting your best sound....
The fundamentals of vocal pitch correction
Let’s say you’ve crafted your vocal chain and done some vocal recording. After selecting your favorite takes and comping together a vocal track, you’ve...
How to make your voice sound better when recording
People are often surprised the first time they hear a recording of their voice. How our voices sound to others is very different from how we think it...
8 tips for mixing vocal harmonies
Mixing vocal harmonies offers the unique advantage of creating lush, captivating textures that enhance the emotional impact of a song. These harmonies can...
How to produce background vocals that complement a lead
It's no secret that the presence of good background vocals can really make a vocal sound professional. Whether you're crafting lush harmonies or subtle...
Crafting a basic vocal chain
Vocal processing isn’t rocket science. In fact, it boils down to a few common tools configured to complement the type of session you’re working...
