10 Vocal Production Tips | Make Pop Music

In today's video, Austin goes over 10 different ways to spice up your vocal production and keep your listeners interested with ear candy.
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[@therealtinah]

Awesome content Austin and your song sounds awesome! To recap, this is what you'll learn in this tutorial: (1) "reverse vocal" riser with reverb and long-tail trick with fade-in (2) duplicate main vocal on stereo track and use auto-tune to pitch copy down an octave, filter out lows/highs and send it to reverb/delay (adds depth) (3) high vocals that widen (track these) and make them really wet, really auto-tuned , widens (adds depth) (4) add vocal-shouts/percussive elements (hits, breaths, "what"); helps with pacing of the song, helps move track along, more organic vs electronic (5) ad-libs (many different ways to effect them: Migos style, crunchy etc.); acts as a space filler, texture and depth and gives energy (6) getting tight harmonies (actually track them), octave above or below, a 3rd or 5th (7) triple-tracking main melody; makes everything sound wider, fuller and crisp (middle, left and right takes). Add characters. ***NOTE: Keep verses minimal and only triple-track the chorus to make it sound bigger*** (8) delay-throw: only have the delay on the words that you want to have the delay on; ***BONUS TIP*** Sometimes main vocal is copied, put a doubler on it and throw a reverb on it 100% wet with a different reverb from the main vocals*** (9) blackbear effect (vocal formanting): using a knob on auto-tune to automate the formant (10) ... and the last tip "the saucy vocal," has to do with his personal choice to stylize in a particular way to match the feel of his song, watch it at 18:45 This was for me... but I'm sure others may find it useful :)

[@Feteronii]

bless u

[@adoebeatz]

That was beautifully phrased! Thanks for this! 🔥🔥🔥

[@andrealarez8936]

dude u are a lifesaver thank u so much

[@MakePopMusic]

legend

[@KonnerScottMusic]

How does this channel exist and how is it not more popular? I found it last week and have been binge watching your videos. I've seen a noticeable improvement in my pop production in that time. Thank you for all the amazing work and information!

[@therealoxtaylor1311]

THIS IS THE BEST VOCAL PRODUCT IVE EVER SEEN ON KZbin! IVE SPENT MONTHS OF LOOKING FOR VIDEOS LIKE THIS!! THE SOUND IS AMAZING ALL THE ELEMENTS, ITS BRILLIANT!!!

[@damonkex]

Your channel is incredible. The content and production quality is great, but you really nail the pacing. Some things go by fast but you don’t miss anything and most importantly you don’t waste any time! These qualities are so rare with this type of content it seems, I really appreciate all the work you put in.

[@lowzonebeats7569]

Yessss!! I've been looking for ways to spice up my vox a bit, thank you thank you 🖤

[@suprafive]

You are a legend. :) Keep up the good work, enjoying your channel a lot. 🙏

[@aristoxflynt5292]

I'm not even through the video but I have to leave a comment already because I simply enjoy listening to your explenations that much. In the last few months I watched a lot of KZbin-Tutorials about music production and studio equipment and today was the first time watching one of yours. It ist just suche a relief listening to your structured explanations, compared to the amount of crappy videos among the internet. You don't talk so damn slow I would want to listen to you in double speed if it wasn't a music tutorial and this is really relaxing. Also you just say what you wanna say instead of spending hours talking about things not being the point right now. Your examples are well-chosen, it is easy to hear what's your point about an example you give in your production and everything you explain about your editing on it and your desicions in the production process is on point, short and easy to understand. Thank you very much for your video. I am sure I will spend hours watching your tutorials 😄

[@jamirajamira7303]

I think the reverse reverb vocal was first popularised by Trance in the late 90s when it started to go mainstream, but it's good to hear it's still used today.

[@kab2599]

Oh Austin, you make it look so easy lol. Following on Spotify, great job!

[@Melvin7727]

Okay, I basically needed exactly that first tip. I searched "vocal effects tips." Tried this video, and you nailed it on tip one. THANK YOU. I make rock music that sounds nothing like this genre, but this was still incredibly helpful to me.

[@natnaelberhane3141]

1 minute in and I've already clicked the like button. Thanks for the awesome tutorial!

[@LABRADOR904]

Really great tips. I'm truly glad you're teaching people to take time and be creative with their mixes.

[@thegermkiller91]

Super glad I found this video for two reasons. - This is exactly the guidance and tutorial I’ve been looking for. - This song is fire. It’s really cool to listen to your song after knowing how you built it. Makes studying the sounds a whole different story. Thanks man!!

[@cutepetzoneyt]

:D

[@priyankeshuparihar1151]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I was thinking of taking some classes to learn these skills. This is pure Gold. People like you make the world beautiful !

[@chadbierman8058]

Great song man! And great lesson! So grateful for all of this!

[@kanduagbimson2338]

That track is fire... caught me off guard on the low... great content 💯

[@fredwhite-musicformultimed4420]

Amazing Channel. I just bought your vocal production series course can't wait to start !

[@Heafyshiu]

Oh yeahh that reverb trick is awesome. 😁thankyou for this great tutorial. And I really love the song. ❤️

[@aheadofmetal]

Thank you for the fast content. No wasted time. All killer no filler.

[@luigibalazo666]

one of your most helpful vids! thanks austin

[@jamesrobinson529]

These tips are incredible. I can't wait to give these a try!

[@mykl746]

Awesome Tutorial! I'm always looking for great Vocal Production techniques!

[@retsmej]

overflowing talent ! very nice ! muchos gracias !

[@ParasTv1]

dude this is fire man, great song you're very talented man

[@inharmonyofficial]

I absolutely love how this last Hook hit. Could you do a video on how to do transitions to have the hook hit great?

[@ricardobarbosa3727]

please do more detail on the high vocal part! it gave so much dynamic i almost thought you recorded another vocal. love your techniques, and nice song!

[@MeganMcDuffee]

YASS finally someone else using FabFilter Saturn on vocals. I love that plugin so much and use it on all my vocals to varying degrees! Most of FabFilter's stuff is awesome.

[@niadomiofficial9905]

You know Vocaloid! This makes me so happy, great video too btw

[@VLdrum]

Great tips! As an LA producer, I can say this is exactly what the current hits are doing, even down to the signal chains. Soundtoys’s Alterboy is also super popular for the hi and low vocals for a different color than what autotune gives. Great track too!

[@giantcow13]

You’ve got a very clean sound, great mix and thanks for the tips ✌️

[@PereRevert]

Thanks for sharing. Keep up the good work man !

[@cosmos1250]

Austin, you totally underestimate your own Voice. Everytime you cut out the Harmonies, the brilliance of your own Voice comes blasting through !!

[@estera4176]

Such a detailed and informative video. It shows how easy you can become a great pop singer as long as you have(or are) a great sound engineer.

[@aarenmitts3667]

That a lot of nice tricks, and you can really get super creative with them too. Thanks for the tips!

[@gnomik33]

Wow man, so much information. You are great thank you

[@michaellarsen180]

12:17, just another one of those days where I realize that less is more :) I like it a lot better clean, maybe with "some" of the extra stuff. But man, great stuff in the video, many ways to take use of these techniques. Thanks for sharing!

[@Chromosomesmusic]

Killed this one man! It's reassuring to know I've been using literally all these tips already. Its funny to really see it broken down though and realize how much is actually going on when on the fly producing/mixing. You're inspiring me to make videos now! hah Love the track too!

[@aaronstone1147]

Love your music ... amazing vibes 💞💖

[@SVNSET]

This is a gem of a video. Super helpful tips. Keep up the good work 🔥🔥🔥

[@baszero]

This track is absolutely amazing!!!

[@joeymcilvain]

Super excited to hear the new single tomorrow

[@Kiddkhalil]

Really nice song ! I just downloaded and I definitely will check out your video for tips !

[@beatweezl]

Mad respect Austin!!!

[@b9dger563]

Sick track mate!!!!! Loving your videos

[@roohzaada3303]

Brother I am commenting before watching your video, and i say you are awesome.

[@TKAYPIRAGASH]

The video and the song are so so good! keep going!

[@maylightbewithyou]

Great tips! Thank you for sharing

[@LizaLavolta]

I'm not even working towards this style, but I still found these tips so useful. Thank you.

[@TheRobGuard]

I wonder how the song would sound without any processing at all? That would be an interesting comparison!

[@Bonzvy]

Gold worth tips! Thank you for this one!

[@camronbridges4543]

Loving the consistency!!

[@MakePopMusic]

Consistency is key!

[@conbaz106]

This was great, thank you

[@scottiethompson5839]

So good! Would love to see a video breaking down the whole track

[@user-mg3zg3zx3i]

The Best Vocal Tutorial !!!

[@audeption]

Great video! Thank you!

[@Novation321]

love this bloke, have learnt so much off him

[@AZODi]

Thanks for the upload Austin, def gonna be using these!

[@jpgohard]

I am way too old to judge a book by it's cover, but the second he hit play on that track it blew my mind! That track is fire!

[@trlllifetv3076]

dude.. this was amazing and very informative!

[@davidproofficial3182]

super dope song! super dope video!! ill put this on my playlist on spotify

[@RatedBamaTV]

Wow!!!! Love this song! Can you do a tut on mixing this full song(beat and vocals)?

[@ellonparham5933]

I learnt so much from your video. Awesome song BTW 👌

[@The_Gravt]

So grateful for this so helpful and just subd man 🙏🙏🙏

[@prod.navidhmi]

Austin thanks this was awesome! The song sounds sick!

[@eleanorgiovanni]

Great tutorial! I only can say Thank you so much for share!

[@RobLea]

Great video. Straight to the point and some great tips!

[@INFACTEDGANG]

Really Thanx Brother,,, I respect u. tell us Outstanding Technics

[@therhinoceros1]

Dope song and video. thanks

[@nathanstatham]

"My cats are running amok" lmao I hope that was a reference to The Office. Love the videos dude. Some of the BEST tutorials out here on KZbin 100%

[@MakePopMusic]

You are a legend for coming in with The Office knowledge.

[@nathanstatham]

@@MakePopMusic Dude. Favorite show of all time. I'm glad to know there's another fan out there who throws in Office references on the daily lmao.

[@drp2791]

Great tips! it's a bop, by the way

[@diegovinasco]

Respect! Good Job. Saludos desde Colombia!

[@dont_answer]

Dope song and fire mix 🔥

[@danielwilliams4422]

These are great! As a budding pop star this is really awesome!

[@mitchellgreenan3624]

Dude that track sound sooo dope!

[@simonashwood5081]

amazing video again!!

[@MysticSoulsTV]

Another awesome tips THank You!

[@justinnelson71]

Your music slaps and you actually got dope tips?? Where tf you been my whole life

[@antoineschillemans]

Very very cool Austin!! greets from Amsterdam

[@AndrewSouthworth]

Man those vocals sound SO crisp

[@keremoganvfx]

Thanks a lot!! very cool!

[@anonymousguy96]

Love the tutorial!!! Is there available a complete breakdown for this track, like the synth etc? It's dope!!!

[@Ignabevacqua]

This is gold.

[@DavidDiMuzio]

Great tips, song and mix! Well done! :)

[@JayKentOfficial]

I love how we both ended up on this video somehow. HAHAHAHAHA

[@DavidDiMuzio]

@@JayKentOfficial because we both wanna be awesome 🤘😜 🤘 PS: and you already are 😉

[@GLOYO]

Super helpful video thank you 🙏🏼

[@sunitamehta4198]

Respect to you boy 🤠

[@6THSTREETMusic]

SO helpful! THANK YOUUUU for this upload! I produce future bass and pop music and I'm definitely inspired to upload more of my own tutorials and music on my channel! :D

[@yvhamultimediagroupllc553]

Awesome. I was going to sleep then this came on. Great song and skills

[@walkaboutarts]

sick bro! thanks a bunch yo

[@arpantoppo3266]

How could you not have a Grammy!!🔥🔥🔥

[@romanrojas8588]

Yeah man, amazing tutorial.

[@nimagholamimusic]

Austin you're great💥🤞

[@n1_Crims]

Damn man. Local Nashvillian here and new fan of your music. First, your tutorials and tips are awesome I haven’t found another channel like this. You guys really know your shit. 2nd, holy shit you are talented love your music as well. Tory Lanez, Bryson Tiller, Austin Hull... ha. Lastly, could you show your process for vocals or vocal chops you hear in a lot of pop songs where an extreme amount of distortion is applied to the mids and filtered. Best example I can think of is Skrillex using it to turn the vocal chops into a lead or vocals in the background that really project because of this technique. Hope that makes sense.

[@Exoauraband]

Awesome moves! Tasty and creative, thanks 😎

[@sarcawesome84]

Thank you for this

[@Beatsbasteln]

it's not that these tipps are new to me but you definitely reminded me of caring more about it again

[@jameslloyd949]

Amazing video Austin thanks for sharing your insight. I tried the reverse vocal tip and followed carefully all your suggestions. I'm not getting a smooth rise effect though often the syllable is just a sharp echo that sticks out. Yours sounds like a vowel (choir) sound. If you have any more tips on this or if anyone else does I'd appreciate it.

[@KaleXDeGreat]

Great content as always 💪🏽

[@MakePopMusic]

Thank you!

[@soundboy89]

Great tips! This is definitely not in line with my musical taste at all, but I'll admit this track sounds awesome.

[@tommyleaps]

Great tips, man

[@cutepetzoneyt]

helped me a lot mixing my own music producing vocals is sooo hard !