7 vocal tricks they use to hook you

HOOK your listeners with these 7 powerful vocal tricks - used by Dua Lipa, Calvin Harris, Tiësto, Timbaland, David Guetta and many more.
After listening to thousands of tracks by the world’s biggest producers, I’ve uncovered 7 of the best creative vocal tricks for spicing up your music - even if you don’t usually use vocals!
I’ll show you how to do each of these step-by-step, and I’ll also talk about when and where you might want to use each of these tricks - and why.
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In this tutorial, we cover…
00:00 - 7 Vocal Tricks
00:40 1. Vocal stacks
05:40 2. Vocal instruments
09:25 3. Vocal percussion
11:02 4. Vocal transitions
14:00 5. Vocal atmosphere
16:11 6. Vocal synths
19:33 7. Vocal Transforming
22:05 - How to choose the best vocals for your music
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Cheers, and happy producing!
Will
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[@eliyann3473]

ive been making music for 9 years,ive never seen a youtuber that teaches music production clearly as you,most of the things you show us are things ive never seen in any other youtubers tutorials,im giving you your flowers and thanks for everything,ive improved a lot after watching your vids

[@swaggafiedfashionupholster6440]

Facts... Homie is phenomenal ✊🏾👍🏾

[@jedgould5531]

You might check out a music school where you walk in the door and sit there with other students who are asking questions. Try not to limit your learning, Eliyann.

[@billweir1745]

@@jedgould5531 And for those that can't afford that?

[@Kacey_Jaymes]

@@jedgould5531 Yeah, not to crap on your progress but these are extraordinarily basic techniques that you should pickup within 6 months of working with vocals. Otherwise, you're obviously not learning and are probably just creating in a vacuum and patting yourself on the back.

[@EDMTips]

🙌🙌🙌 You're very welcome, and thanks for the kind words of support!

[@pavel3337]

Your joy while making music and teaching is super contagious and inspiring

[@EDMTips]

Thank you, Pavel, I thoroughly enjoy making these and sharing my knowledge 🙂

[@ZooM18241]

I think this guy's tutorials hit on a different level because lots of DAW tutorials use some random garbage as music examples. I even took a whole course on Ableton that had only mmm "mock" music. Here you instantly see the value of each trick because every track is a real piece of music. Good work!

[@morbidmanmusic]

...this is pretty garbage music too.. lol

[@OrangeNash]

@@morbidmanmusic TBF "Derivative" rather than garbage.

[@jakebsweet]

these are nuts mate! awesome video once again

[@EDMTips]

Awesome! Really glad you enjoyed it, man :)

[@richardparker9577]

Nkce

[@richardparker9577]

It takes hours learning well done

[@1881Gordon]

I admit. I'm not really into EDM, but... This video is absolutely fantastic. I've learned a lot, and the time taken to piece together and edit this video must have been enormous.... Tremendous content!

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome...Thanks for watching and supporting!

[@soots-stayingoutofthespotl5495]

I agree Gordon. The number of channels that I've instantly subscribed-to can probably be counted on my thumbs quite frankly, so the fact that he got a subscription out of me before the vid had even finished is huge.

[@EDMTips]

Thanks for subscribing! I'm grateful for the support and I'm excited to continue bringing you more music production content. 🙂

[@dreamscapedg2774]

You were born to do this. I appreciate your natural enthusiasm and your experience comes through effortlessly. Great work! Excellent video.

[@EDMTips]

Thank you so much! I appreciate those kind words :)

[@MustafaBerkeGureltol]

I love the way he's explaining his steps. Such a cool guy.

[@EDMTips]

Thank you, Mustafa, I am glad you like my videos! :)

[@TpFw77]

I have to admit, I stupidly avoided your tutorials because I figured they wouldn't be relevant to me as I'm more of a pop-rock [amateur] producer. Your tutorials on creative effects and compositional strategies have been the most helpful out of the hundreds of other videos I've watched. Your teaching style is both concise and fun, and I can tell you truly enjoy what you do. Thank you for making these.

[@EDMTips]

Yes, sometimes I think I shot myself in the foot by naming my channel EDM Tips! The techniques I teach can be applied to pretty much any genre, proven by my students time and time again :) Anyway, thank you for watching and kind words of support, I really appreciate it!

[@Napthofficial]

What if I record and you do me the mastering and mixing

[@FuChungKu]

Your videos just get better and better Will. Eductional, Entertaining, and full of Energy. Love those YES moments when producing, enjoying the process, thanks for sharing.

[@EDMTips]

Thank you very much! It's a lot of work so I really appreciate the kind words and support :)

[@AyrixMusix]

I think the vocal instrument part was my favorite! I've always loved how cool vocal chops sounded but I kinda struggled on making my own, but your guide on how to do it really helped!

[@EDMTips]

Good stuff, I am glad you found this helpful! 🙌🏻

[@ModulerDrone]

I love your energy man... props to you Keep it up, you're awesome and inspiring!

[@kevspeakstruth]

First time watching your videos and I gotta say I love how excited you are to share this knowledge. Many other KZbinrs just provide the info but you seem to really being enjoying yourself while doing this! Subscribed and looking forward to watching more!!

[@EDMTips]

Thank you for the sub and kind words of support, really appreciate it! 🙂🙌🏻

[@maailmanalku7271]

This was a fantastic tutorial. I love how simple you made the vocal stacking with just built-in tools that are found in almost any DAW.

[@EDMTips]

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching and for the kind words of support 🙂

[@howtotrainyourdragon4806]

pretty amazing tutorial and your enthusiasm about those tutorials and music you are working on is also a joy to watch. Keep it real!!

[@EDMTips]

Cheers! Thanks for watching and for the kind words of support 🙂

[@tostare]

Your enthusiasm and enjoyment of the music is so infectious, I love it.

[@kriszeneth9126]

I just lately discovered your channel, really like how you explain all the tricks and tips. Keep up your amazing work and can't wait more cool videos from you!!!

[@EDMTips]

Cheers...I appreciate that!

[@DenisAshton]

Brilliant! Thank u for breaking down how they get that “big” sound and showing us! Kesha’s song “only love can save us now” has an amazing example of layered vocals. They actually recorded a gospel choir for backing vocals, but it also sits sooo well in the song. Not saying that to spam or promote, but rather saying that to show a relevant example and inspiration for big vocals

[@hessinater2666]

You my good sir are amazing. I’ve been enthralled with your Ableton tutorials. You explain so efficiently in a way that’s easy to understand. Thank you!

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome, glad you found this helpful! 🙌🏻 Thanks for watching and supporting the channel :)

[@djpapakuma]

Will you are so good! I always feel blessed to watch your videos! Thanks! ❤

[@kikelarsen620]

absolutely💯 amazing work mate. wow

[@redstrom_edm]

Absolutely love this video! Can't wait to get home and try these techniques. The tools today are amazing. I started on a patch cord modular synthesizer and spliced reel to reel tape for loops and delays 😂

[@CometENL]

We remember when this was more labor-intensive. 😂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaDblmejodiEpdU

[@ccbass16]

I stumbled upon this video... You are fantastic at engaging and sharing excellent content. I really appreciate that you do not verbally waffle and are very concise with your delivery. More power to you! Happily subscribed!!

[@EDMTips]

Thanks for the sun and supporting the channel, I really appreciate kind words of support 🙂🙌🏻

[@RioTGeaRMusic]

Love your videos! Thanks for putting these together.

[@nonsense7831]

You are so generous and nice, thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!! Kisses from France.

[@BenAngMusic]

This is an essential set of tips that I am going to come back again and again to for my productions! Thank you for compiling and sharing!

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome! 🙂

[@originuk]

Thanks for all of your clear and concise examples. You've raised the quality bar. RESPEK!

[@EDMTips]

Thank you for watching and kind words of support, really appreciate it! 🙂

[@sequoiamusic06]

This is one of my favorite videos! I love your energy. Thank you for so much info, i learned so much!

[@justaskin8523]

Nicely done! I will definitely check out some of your other content. I'll probably have more questions too! 😁

[@ghostbuska]

Always wanted to know how to make a splice or loopcloud vocal unique and sound richer, now I know! Amazingly helpful thanks Will, such a great teacher!

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome! 🙂

[@EDMTips]

Thank you, I am glad you found this helpful! 🙌🏻

[@quisquillatv4329]

I love the happy you are after showing the part blending perfectly in the mix. Never trust anyone in a studio who doesn't dance at work! Superb content!

[@EDMTips]

Thank you so much, I am glad you liked it! I certainly did enjoy making this one 🙂

[@joeloesch1219]

What a great course! Fine work!

[@ellenik7407]

This is like the best video I’ve ever seen on this. Wow!! Thank you! Can’t wait to implement this stuff ❤❤❤

[@EDMTips]

Great stuff, Helen, glad it was helpful! :)

[@TheGazzadj]

That's pretty impressive Will. All I have ever done, apart from the usual processing chorus and echo etc, is double up the vocal tracks then shift, very slightly, one of the tracks so it is a smidge out of time which also gives a chorus effect. I will trying your methods for sure. Rgds Gary

[@jonathanheisler9233]

It’s so helpful that you use so many stock Ableton functions in your videos 🙏🙏

[@EDMTips]

I am glad you found it useful! I try to cover both :)

[@rossimarti]

Wunderbar! Such a delight because you really know EDM and technique!

[@callme.thiago]

This video and your whole channel and music are totally amazing!!! 🤩😎

[@Jakingz]

as a produce of EDM, this is one of the greatest you tube videos I've ever come across. Thank you soooo much for sharing these tricks and tips, they make a huge difference. I only wish you could do a cubase specific video, but I guess maybe I should be using Ableton instead :)

[@EDMTips]

I’m so glad this helped!

[@magnustorque5528]

Such a skilled producer. Absolutely brilliant !

[@EDMTips]

Thank you so much, Magnus, I really appreciate the kind words of support! 🙌🏻

[@tonicba4748]

Great tutorial video bro your channel is insightful keep up the great work 🎉

[@dennispower4163]

This is bloody brilliant! Thanks mate

[@raymondlesiak]

great stuff Will. i find it's a good effect to use the original vocal over the top of a vocoded vocal to make it more audible. unless the original vocal is bad lol

[@EDMTips]

Absolutely!

[@religionoffreedom]

My new favorite producing tutor! Awesome tips thank you!

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome, glad you're enjoying my videos 🙂 Thanks for watching and for the kind words of support 🙌🏻

[@zolabeats_DJ74]

great great vid dude. packed full of wicked tips. Cheers Will

[@tommyorange4270]

Love your happy face after adding the vocal stacks!! Well done!!

[@EDMTips]

👇🏼 Which of these 7 is your favourite!? Let me know and I'll use it in my next "in the style of" vid 🙃 ❤If you liked this video don't forget to smash that subscribe button so you don't miss out on any of my upcoming tutorials! 👉🏼 If you are serious about getting your music to a professional level as quickly as possible - and have been producing for at least 12 months - I can help. Apply here: ➡www.edmtips.com/accelerator

[@pelikanchocolate378]

Hi Will, Why did the Monstercat A&R interwiew disappear?

[@MadNoisy]

Nr 5. You did a video using a crossfade on the vocals as well.

[@ephjaymusic]

Vocoder that's gated with a MIDI sidechain trigger.

[@EDMTips]

@@ephjaymusic Love it!

[@EDMTips]

@@pelikanchocolate378 I needed to tweak it so will publish again this next week

[@djjacobe]

Congrats for clarity and usefull tips. Great tutorial ...

[@papa.alfredo]

first time I watch you, I am happy I did it! You are funny with a great spirit! Congratulations on your great work! Greetings from Germany!

[@ephjaymusic]

You're a diamond geezer!!!❤❤❤

[@EDMTips]

Thank you so much, I am glad you liked it! 😀

[@manny_f]

Great video! A lot of these tips are really all about being creative with the basic tools, which can be combined in an infinite number of ways to produce new interesting results. Goes to show you don't need to spend a lot of money to keep your productions interesting-the stock devices are plenty to produce killer tracks.

[@EDMTips]

Couldn't agree with you more! Thank you for watching and kind words of support 🙂🙌🏻

[@manny_f]

@@EDMTips Love your channel, thank YOU

[@prabhjeettiwana5507]

you're so smart and helpful and happy. thanks for making this video :)

[@rafekeys]

This teacher is marvellous and clever. Very clear language. Great ideas brought to you in an easy way. TOP!

[@ShoeBoxMoses]

feel like this one video is what most production students spend an entire semester to learn.....wow.

[@EDMTips]

Oh wow! Thanks for watching and for the kind words of support 🙂

[@keithlawcomedy]

I'm a 50s singer songwriter who uses Logic Pro and doesn't really listen to EDM/Dance music yet I find your videos super informative and easy to follow. The internet benefits greatly from your presence Will. Keep up the great work, Keith

[@EDMTips]

Thank you so much for watching and supporting the channel, Keith, really appreciate it! 🙂🙌🏻

[@Aikidjam]

Great material ! And with nice enthusiasm to go with it

[@Marcielle_Makes]

You’re new to me but I’m loving watching and hearing you. You’re very inspiring.

[@hoagy_ytfc]

To save people time, I'm indexing the points at which he goes Full Alex Rome. The first is at 5:23 10:50 Thank me later.

[@blueeyedcat3443]

Haha, lol....

[@JSB2500]

😂😆😂

[@satifaaz]

Very welll done every part of your video was very brilliant And provide alot of knowledge in just 23 just keep doing what u doing its so better, because that's people actually want to learn like in short and point to point and effectively and variety

[@elandblue371]

Such a great tutorial. Thank you

[@rosewurkz]

Thanks a loooot, your tutorials are so helpful, one of the best teachers on KZbin, thaaaanks🙏💕🤗

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome, glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching and for the kind words of support 🙂

[@fifthstreettv]

This is really rather brilliant, thank you

[@alananthony7762]

Absolutely incredible content! Keep up the great work! ;)

[@HeyScotG]

Best, most-useable, remixing tutorial I've ever encountered. Brilliant. Thank you!

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome, glad you found it helpful 🙂 🙌🏻

[@polmorgan3533]

Thanks for this great advice.

[@robgracia509]

thank you for this wonderful tips awesome

[@drelmmusic]

Incredible tips man! Thank you! 😁👍🏻

[@thekingsmatter5845]

I see you man. I'm not even into EDM and this tutorial got my attention. I'm inspired. Huge thanks.

[@synshade]

Loving all your work man!

[@EDMTips]

Cheers! Thanks for watching and for the kind words of support 🙂

[@Spotmovement]

Thank you sooooo much for this great Video! Your Tips pushed our progress for our track 120%! We tried all your Tips on our vocals and used the first one and the vocoder. The vocoder ist Killing everything!Keep on making so nice Videos. Do you know how to create a Hardstyle Bassline? A Video of that would be awesome!

[@draebo]

Really love that vocoder!!! This is nice!!

[@iami0]

Love your cool tips, very much appreciated.

[@RaulRieraS]

So wholesome the way you were just enjoying at the end of the first example

[@EDMTips]

Thank you, Raul, I did enjoy it :)

[@firefuegomakes]

I just had to sub, man you the best for real that's stuff people pay to learn. You content is 100% valuable to all producers, beginner or advanced

[@EDMTips]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate the support! Welcome aboard :)

[@marknhopgood]

Love the vocal percussion tip. Many thanks.

[@OfficialMrShade]

Great stuff. Your studio is looking really good!

[@MyOnlyYans]

I can't say I've ever wanted to get into the production side of music, but the algorithm served this video up to me and you had me hooked the whole way through. Great video!

[@claudiabTV]

Good on you... rocking tips! ❤❤❤🎉

[@EDMTips]

Thanks for watching and for the kind words of support 🙂

[@aihua2023]

Wow! Thanks for this. I'm new in this production thing

[@npats550]

I love how you obviously love doing this. Especially after you have put all of the tips into the finished product and the smile as you start moving to the final bit. It makes the video fun to watch-as I have no idea about most of what you talk about, most of the time! I understand some of it but it gets me dancing. Ooh I love me some Prodigy too! 90's and 2000's are my teen/young adult years, so was very into house and 90's R n B.

[@DaNooch669]

Just wanted to say that this video is incredible. I got so many ideas from watching it plus learned a lot of things that I always wanted to know how to do. Thanks!

[@EDMTips]

Stoked to hear that! Now onto implementing them in your new track 🙂

[@brianpiano7235]

Very informative. I really appreciate it. Thank you so much

[@klub1037]

Short,concise and to the point as always..Great video Will

[@EDMTips]

Thank you, glad you liked it! 🙂🙌🏻

[@ramosoztas3569]

Outstanding video ! Love this so much

[@foodstampz]

Great Tutorial on getting the right keys awesome

[@lydiajb2501]

Wow, what a find! Thank you so much!!!!

[@EDMTips]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and for the kind words of support 🙂

[@seaturtleman]

this video is genuinely such a good video dude.

[@EDMTips]

Thank you so much, I am glad you liked it! 🙂🙌🏻

[@Jessy9991]

❤ thank you for sharing your amazing tips ❤

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome, glad you found this helpful! 🙂

[@GoldenCobra222]

Huge help bro!❤️

[@EDMTips]

You’re welcome! Glad you found it helpful :)

[@SuperTryf]

Man you are the best ;) more of these techniques are rare. Also i use a lot the 4,5 and 6 techique in my projects. Amazing work

[@EDMTips]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate the support! 🙂🙌🏻

[@SuperTryf]

@@EDMTips :D

[@gregrok]

This dance every time, AMAZING

[@progtixx6905]

I love your video‘s ❤ thank you for all helps

[@EDMTips]

You’re welcome! I am glad you found my videos helpful 🙂🙌🏻

[@lateralshiftmusic]

I was literally thinking i need some kind of vocal fx in my track so this is a godsend, thanks Will!!

[@deepdig8502]

High quality technics , thank you sir! I'll use them into my projects.

[@slowedpalace]

First trick is exactly what lil peep did. That vocal stack technique is gold.

[@EDMTips]

Thank you, glad you liked it! 🙌🏻

[@consciouslove]

You are such a great teacher 😊 Thank you for these videos 🎉

[@EDMTips]

Glad you like them!

[@johnskerlec9663]

Nice tips man. I've used some of these in early music. Look forward using some of these ideas in my new tracks.

[@EDMTips]

Gof or it, John! Glad you found them helpful 🙂

[@AshicArun]

This is so useful ❤ thanks for making this video ☺️

[@EDMTips]

You’re welcome!

[@gileswhiteheadartist]

Masterful! Beautifully produced video and so clearly explained. Thank you.

[@i-luvapicx498]

this video has made my whole mood love it paaaaaa

[@soulecemusic]

Love what you're doing here with the vocals!! Thank you, I need the tips will #HellYeah

[@Mekhane]

Class stuff, as always! Thanks for the video

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome, glad you found it helpful! 🙂🙌🏻