5 Effects To Make Your Vocals More Interesting- RecordingRevolution.com

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Do your vocals sound boring or lifeless?
Perhaps they were recorded and performed well, but just need a little something to spice them and make them pop?
Let me offer you 5 simple effects (that you already have in your software most likely) that can help take your vocals from zero to hero.
Whenever you get stuck with mixing vocals, simply reach for one or two of these effects to see if they can give your vocals a little lift.

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Hey man! I really like your method. Your single bury it killed me. I still remember i couldnt get it anywhere. Good learning days. Have a nice day!

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[@jameswagesi1026]

The reason is over zealous lyrics

[@2khfan2]

1. Distortion 2:22 2. Doubling 5:20 3. Delay 9:44 4. Slap 11:34 5. Harmonics or Saturation 14:10

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Taylor V. Thank you no need to watch the video now

[@quentincarey]

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[@puvididdle]

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[@phatman811]

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[@FOXisaband]

Please do that now on every video of the internet. Thanks!

[@coreyreynolds3585]

The distortion really surprised me. It made the vocal blend with the fuzzy guitars wayyyyy more. I love it.

[@lodougherty]

Cool video. For years I thought more reverb meant better vocals, but I've found all it does is make the vocal sit further and further back in the mix. I usually try to stay away from reverb on vocals now unless it's real subtle.

[@Solarflare87]

You can try adding pre-delay to keep the vocal up front while still having that really wet sound, if it suits the song.

[@SomebodyPickaName]

Solarflare87 nailed it. Use 150 ms pre-delay on the vocal reverb. Yes, 150 ms. CLA trick

[@drinkinslim]

I heard it's good to set the pre-delay to the tempo, for example a 1/4 note's worth so that it comes in in-sync with the song.

[@juniwilliams]

DrinkinSlim I heard that to

[@prxda]

I throw on 4 to 3 of the same reverb plugin on my vocals and it sounds dope asf ! All you gotta do is learn how to use reverb and not to apply too much

[@Braillionaire]

Dude this guide is GLORIOUS! Thank you so much man. I’ve been studying and creating music for quite some time now, and this list puts everything I’ve learned right at the forefront. It’s so easy to just forget things over time. This guide is PERFECT for someone like me who’s been experimenting through trial and error for years! Much love, Brail Watson (if you wanted to look for my music lol)

[@kernjames]

WOW! Graham really nails it. I am humbled by his abilities to utilize the concept of "Less is More".

[@brentkylegutierrez5663]

Man inside the 22 mins, you made me lss of your song. Now I love listening to it 💓

[@giantessmaria]

Graham, you're the BEST MAN! Best teacher on the subject of recording out there!

[@LeagueofThieves]

I just wanna know why he would love to see the sadness behind a pair of wasted eyes..

[@jasonthefates7311]

LOL sounds like the cat from Beulah or Quasi. Sounds good and fun

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[@professeurnyour3258]

It could mean "I'm ok to share your sadness baby", something like that...

[@DebErney]

Your trick with singing multi vocals worked like a charm. I’ve done the copy and paste, layering, altering slightly for delay, but never thought about singing along to double the vocals. I’ve been working on a song, turned out great except the vocals weren’t quite “vibrant” enough. Singing over top of original worked like a charm. I have gotten quite a bit of useful recording mixing advice from you over the years. THANK YOU FROM TEXAS and keep on posting. Much appreciated.

[@luciferdern]

I'm straight up loving the music in this even before you started making it more awesome

[@bl5122000]

That doubler with switching the chorus tip could be life saving

[@99tunesforyou_michelle_wright]

Harmonics was my favorite on this song. Distortion close second. Great tips. Excellent demonstration and explanations. Thank you!

[@DMDvideo10]

Great tips! Another Grohl technique is singing 1 octave lower from the lead vocal on certain parts. Adds a nice texture!

[@gnrsamboy]

Another great Grohl technique is be in nirvana. From then on you can be absolute shite and still get respect

[@KingKoinPlays]

Can i hear your alls vocals or see your music video?

[@wayneclark3641]

Brilliant Video! - Exactly what I need to see and learn - Thank you so very much! Now I think it's time to go into the bedroom studio and bring to life that vocal I thought was past the point of rescue - when all it needed was resuscitating. x x x

[@snapascrew]

That vocal distortion was great!!! Listening on my iPhone too.

[@sonnyrivera6125]

you're always teaching and challenging me... thank you for all you do!!!

[@Vnuckmusic]

The slap effect gave a me a Neil Young, Phil Collins kind of feel. Cool effect- never knew short delay was called slap 👋

[@larisastowshaktitribe7811]

Slapback echo! It's classic. Listen to Gene Vincent's "Be Bop A Lula" and John Lennon's "Instant Karma".

[@dawnlerma1441]

Thank you.. . This really helped me a lot with my vocals!!! Helped me develop the skill of making the vocals fuller in the mix

[@ThorsMittens]

Great video your voice is really soothing to. It's a good voice to learn from.

[@danegoodwin3057]

This songs great! But man how cool would it have been if the guitar was like super sludgy sounding, loud/quiet/loud style. Kinda like Nirvana, or early Weezer. Thanks for the tips Graham, they're seriously good as gold

[@studiotvar]

Always a way better day when one of your videos pops up! Thanx Graham!

[@tinroofduo1437]

Awesome info. I just started recording my own stuff... I’m fascinated. Thx for being so clear and not skipping around everywhere!

[@ferkelandstier9406]

Knowledge is Power. Thanks Recording Revolution. I listened from start to end. Very very helpful.

[@j.f.l.774]

I really like the song you're working on, I hope that you'll release it as soon as possible.

[@Sykologist_Music]

I really like that Fuzz effect. I usually like to use Waves MV2 for providing this type of effect, but I really like this idea as well. The fuzz and the distortion are the two that I hadn't thought of in that way.

[@TransverseAudio]

Hey, Graham, thanks for this one! Even though I've been focusing more on video game audio recently, I can definitely see distortion, harmonics/saturation and even the subtle reverb working out with voice-overs.

[@benaaronmusic]

All of these are awesome tips. So helpful. I'm going to try the distortion trick this week.

[@tronlady1]

Fantastic song!!! It’s reminding me of my favourite songwriters such as jellyfish, the beatles, soulwax, cord and chris cornell!!!

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Jellyfish❤ Haven’t heard of Soulwax…off to the rabbit hole

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[@RomeoRivera2C]

That distortion was actually pretty cool.

[@gnrsamboy]

Was all set to get back into recording. Watching some vids to get ideas etc and this just reminded me of the monotony. Having second thoughts. Thanks

[@boyblujay]

This was such a good and helpful video. Very simple, informative, and easy to watch. Thank you!

[@ericsavage6844]

Great tricks but also you have such a good radio voice !!!

[@stevetragg]

Thanks for this Graham. I didn't know about the harmonic fuzz vocal. I had thought about it but I'm impressed at how well it workd!

[@jamesdacus7367]

wowwweee the last tip in the mix blew my freaking mind

[@lathaprasad429]

U made my day bro..... Thank you so much..... It really helps me a lot U really have good vocals too Upload new techniques

[@the1stime]

Great tip on blending the separate saturation track. The slap on his falsetto sounds just like Aaron Bruno 😳

[@martinjohn2823]

Awesome video. Super helpful. Thanks!

[@corinasucre]

So cool! Awesome information! Thank you!!!

[@EV3REST]

Almost choked when "DIRTEH SLAP" came in. Thanks for the video tho!

[@QUANTUMMUSIC101]

You are GENIUS! Thank you for this great video! ❤️🌞🥁

[@harleensingh2531]

Really cool stuff. Specially the distortion technique. Thanks a lot :)

[@Rizafoolwitit]

you put a ton of work into this video and it shows. thank you!

[@roderickranises8974]

Thanks Graham. Very helpful and informative tips. Vocals sound like Gerry Beckley from America.

[@djmkfly-musicandmotivation]

Awesome tips man. Thanks for recording this video!

[@andreeas_music]

I was searching for tips like that, THANK YOU 🙏🏼

[@RollTideMrOllieVoso]

That delay make this sound like Thom Yorke i think that’s how it’s spelled. Dope.

[@diablilloperdio]

Thanks! Great tips. I will try some on my next project.

[@1funkyangel]

Graham,.. You did a bang up job ! Great video !! 😃🎧🎸🔊🎼

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

Thank you. A skilled vocalist can create #5 by shifting their placement.

[@tarquin4174]

this is the first song i've heard someone fuck with in these tutorials that actually bangs

[@officialWWM]

Cool song, dig the mix, love the vocal processing!

[@natanunorthodox]

What I've learned in the last couple months is that I have to double my vocals, or it's flat and very thin. Doubling with some Boss RC-505 chorus, dynamic compression and a little bit of reverb or delay is my favorite vocal effect...SBN

[@gabrielp.aragao7180]

Hell yeah! This is so helpful! Awesome video!

[@xtakerux]

Incredible! Am using these on my lead guitar

[@purecountry70]

awesome Video Graham , Love that Delay and the Reverb

[@enthymeme4856]

The saturation sounds sooo good

[@willowg8007]

Thank you! Great tips! Can’t wait to try these.

[@jacquelamontharenberg]

Great stuff man.... Will try this on my sax lead tracks also....thanks

[@moinulhaiderchowdhury6500]

wow fantastic video really !! you are the boss bro !! I've found those tips very helpful indeed.

[@danghuydung95]

that harmonic tricks are sick, thank you mate

[@Aylo.G]

for rappers, pitch drop is a very good way to start or end something, search it up on youtube for you that know a little inside your program then just fade out a vocal then find a slow down button then click that!!!!!! so awsome

[@bootchramey]

Thank you so much! This video was very helpful!

[@RazvanCosti]

This short vid taught me many invaluable lessons, so thanks a lot, i always wanted to cut back on my over-reliance on reverb for vocals but never knew quite what to put there instead. Since i also grew to like the song while listening to it, i followed the link in the description. Two things stood out: (1) uploaded 1 year ago and only...110 views?!? Wtf? (2) i didn’t really like the final vocals mix for one strong reason: too obvious! This vid worked really well because it showcased the effects in a subdued manner, with hints of the effects. The final mix relied too obviously on effects to make the vocals cut through the mix (e.g. 2nd layer vocal harmonics effect too high in volume so the top end of the vocals is placed somewhere above the whole band’s wall of sound which is ok if you wanna showcase the dude on vocals but kinda doesn’t work if you wanna stick to what i perceive to be the true vibe of the song). Almost like the sound engineer felt compelled to push some effects into the “obvious zone” in order to justify the fee (many lawyers do the same, for instance, when asked to review a simple agreement: in order to justify the fee, they’ll not stick to the very necessary items but rewrite and amend as much as possible the content so that the client gets a sense of worth for the top dollar they paid).

[@prageetrecords]

U r the great explainer..I watched manny of ur videos..And other Chanel's videos too. But they r in a hurry i think. U r cool.

[@mikemellor8972]

Very informative and easy to follow! You have an incredible ear for what makes it sound even better. I'm just wondering why you chose a track that sounds like close family of Jessica Frech's People of Walmart, lol!

[@laroshi8497]

Would love to get a video on some experimental vocal effects/chains that you use :) Great video!

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[@cagnonrocks]

Thanks for the tricks. Love your videos

[@TrakMonkProductions]

Exactly what I needed. I just could not find the sound I wanted for some vocals. This was the trick that made the mix. Thanks!

[@scossa2000]

I remember using your videos to help me record and mix my final assignment in university in the beginning of 2015. They were great already, I can't believe your content has improved even beyond that! Thanks Graham

[@colindeibertmusic]

Patches O’Houlihan’s “5 D’s of Vocal FX” 1. Distortion 2. Double 3. Delay 4. Dirty Slap 5. Distortion

[@joashbinu2499]

Wow that harmonics🔥🔥

[@gfhdesigns4159]

Thank u very much for the valuable information and tips. Very appreciated

[@stevenapaul9192]

You are wonderful bro keep what are doing when u share your knowledge like mean u'll never die bro.

[@markkrey3573]

Great video! Thanks so much!

[@EricRyanSound]

Doubling is similar to harmony, copy it and alter position behind or in front of main track. Don't forget to eliminate breath (gain line edit LPx).

[@TheDyingScotsman]

This video is really helpful. I'm more of an instrumentalist but I still found this will help me in my home studio (under construction so to speak lol) - thanks for your efforts. The song grew on me too :D

[@emilianomorado407]

Use these tricks live. Best shows ever

[@ClintLock1]

Consonants like "s" and "t" tend to get muddy when you add a straight double - I would cut the very top of the highs on one track, since you really only need one set of articulated consonants. The pitch in the voice is all on the vowels, in the mids and mid/highs - that's where the "chorus" effect really sounds best I think.

[@99tunesforyou_michelle_wright]

Good point. Thanks. When you say cut off the "top of the highs" do you mean stop short of completing the high notes?

[@ClintLock1]

​@@99tunesforyou_michelle_wright I meant to say I'd EQ one of the doubled voice tracks, to reduce the high-end frequencies. That way only one of the doubled vocals is providing the high-frequency consonants. Just my preference of sound

[@DrumTeacherManila]

Unbelievable.. thanks so much for this

[@marceloribeirosimoes8959]

The "slap" delay effect so used on John Lennon's vocals and, of course, many others... ...I feel like I was listening "Imagine" or the "Dark" series theme...

[@aholder4471]

I've done all these, but this was still a great video because I do the saturation harmonic trick different, I like your way, maybe better.

[@kjtheproof5328]

Fantastic training, thank you so much!!!

[@teenixon]

Kool, thanks Graham, I have and continue to learn so many great tips from you, you da man !

[@mpmusic9378]

Interesting. These are all great ways of improving your vocals. I use the distortion one a lot.

[@11superstar1997]

12:03 had me dead with the dirty slap 💀

[@athenaserna4805]

LOL

[@dzamija922]

Check out Saturn by FabFilter, it's a multiband saturation/distortion plugin that can do all the saturation/distortion stuff you did in the video but it has a much cleaner workflow and is much more versatile (in my humble opinion)

[@networkunplugged]

I use this tricks,but it was great to hear those together. Thanx!

[@camilonmendezmusic]

Just saw the whole video! Awesome stuff right here.

[@bniee8359]

Love your videos, so helpful. Thank You. This video looks so good What screen recorder do you use?

[@HaMou261]

Hey Graham , Could you show us how to get a best voice recording for a youtube video ? Just what do you use for your tutorials for instance ?

[@mistycelt1100]

Very helpful as I am vocalist 1st and guitarist. My equipment on it's way thanx for the very clear tuition. PS your voice and songs v good, like the harmonies reminds me of the Beatles and Robbie Williams. Greetingz from Wales UK :)

[@TruthSurge]

aural exciting and distortion, good idea to brighten it up and add that bite if the vocal doesn't have it. Then you can also de-ess if necessary, I suppose. nice vid.

[@lindam4133]

Graham, you’re the BEST!

[@mbernardo123]

You're the man. Thanks for making this video.

[@tabbrown0512]

Excellent lesson. Excellent song.

[@cariboublond1]

That slap delay part was insaaane

[@86mindart]

For the Vox technic you implemented It’s seem you can save some cpu by just putting a eq on it and high pass the lows and crank the highs near the 3-6 k mark and just add like 3 - 5 db That’s will give your vocals that same thin crispy high end you want

[@DedSec44]

wow those harmonics really cut through nice video man !