3 Ways to Approach Backing Vocals in a Mix

Jan 12, 2021

Learn tips on how to process backing vocals to tame overused processing, add timbral interest, and re-image vocals in a stereo mix.

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3 Ways to Warp Vocals with VocalSynth 2

Oct 23, 2020

VocalSynth 2 is a fantastic beast of a plug-in. Read on for three easy-to-grasp ways to warp your voice with VocalSynth 2.

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How to Unmask Vocals with Nectar 3 Plus

Oct 01, 2020

Give your vocals some breathing room against a beat with Nectar 3 Plus's Vocal Assistant: Unmask feature. Learn how to mix vocals to backing tracks in no time.

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5 Ways to Texturize Background Vocals

Aug 19, 2020

Learn five ways to add engaging texture to your vocals through phasing, flanging, harmonic shifting, distortion, chorus, and delay.

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RX for Sung Vocals at Home

Jul 02, 2020

Watch as James Ivey walks you through recording and repairing sung vocals in your own home studio with RX.

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How to Use Nectar Elements

Jun 10, 2020

In this article, we’ll cover how Nectar Elements works, and how to use it to get your vocals sounding release-ready in no time.

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How to EQ a Pop Vocal

May 12, 2020

Pop vocals are bright, shiny, splendid things. In this article, we’ll talk about how to EQ a pop vocal to set yourself up for success later in mixing.

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Crafting a Basic Vocal Chain

Mar 23, 2020

Learn how to craft a simple yet effective vocal effects chain using compressors, EQs, de-essers, reverb, and delay.

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5 Tips for Creative Vocal Production in Hip-Hop and Other Genres

Feb 06, 2020

The options for processing modern vocals are endless. In this article we’ll focus on five quick, creative vocal production tricks for hip-pop and pop mixes.

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