EQ Tricks That Make Your Vocals Stand Out [Vocal EQ Cheatsheet]

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[@Baywood]

Check out our New Mix Rating Series here: Noob vs PRO Vocals kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqKcn6KPjbqWg6M

[@loverboykenny]

How do you do that beat reverse thing

[@gtakinggaming2099]

Can this apply to country music

[@A3076D]

this was mad clutch, i’m sooo close to being able to engineer my own music and it being the way i want it to sound.

[@Baywood]

I appreciate you for commenting! What are some other tutorials/videos that could help you achieve that goal? Are their any plugins or effects you’re looking for more knowledge in?

[@A3076D]

@@Baywood mastering..

[@valueds]

@@Baywood can you do more fab filter vocal mixing! Need sm help with compression/reverb tricks

[@allhighlights6985]

1 question bro im so lost and i really want to learn how to mix and master is there any advices u could give someone like me who is really starting with music production,, i really want this bro

[@A3076D]

@@allhighlights6985 me, or baywood?

[@therealbrexer319]

vocal comp series is a must can't wait! great video once again

[@BodyOfPlayMusic]

The body and clarity are on point, great refresher on EQ tips!!

[@MrRigazzi]

I hate KZbinrs that try to teach this stuff because they’re annoying and always have a fakeness to them but I watch your stuff because you seem like you genuinely want to help

[@Baywood]

Appreciate that bro!

[@davonriley]

Man this is so much more helpful you really helped me understand EQ so much better, thank you!

[@Fr35h]

As a artist that's been releasing music every Friday of 2021, you've helped tremendously along the way!!! #Salute #BAYWOOD

[@Baywood]

wow much respect man, keep up the work!!

[@trenchgodd6910]

This was sooo useful and the song is fire 🔥

[@droidsneverdie7238]

This just...WORKED! Was struggling trying to fix some vocal samples and this made a huge difference. Thanks man, much appreciated!

[@Baywood]

Happy it helped!

[@MrReazonBeats]

Thanks you bro, you continue to bless us with the gift of knowledge as the Saga continues....

[@Baywood]

I appreciate that

[@MalikAmer87]

The clarity trick around 1.7k is my favourite also I love using logic pro x like u , I’ve tried pro tools, ableton in the past and i also like them but logic is really close to my heart.

[@officialcodyrogers]

Good tutorial, i needed the refresher

[@SteveLionProducer]

Straight to the point and actually helpful!

[@Baywood]

I made this channel out of frustration of tutorials being so long winded and full of fluff so I'm happy you say that! Thank you for commenting

[@Baywood]

Check put the 2nd part of this series here: COMPRESSION MISTAKES that DESTROY YOUR VOCALS! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnWnooOjdtCgg5I

[@adeniyitunde3661]

Your videos has been really helpful. Can you please make a video about vocal mixing on bandlab cakewalk DAW. Thank you

[@TreviQ]

ok this vid came in clutch, straight forward and useful tips.

[@Baywood]

thanks for watching!

[@FinTark]

Man❤ Thanks sooo much! Keep up the great work man

[@Baywood]

Doing our best!!

[@DayyFinesse]

Always posting bangers

[@Baywood]

you know!

[@Meekismwisdom]

Going to mix an album myself and this is very helpful! I've been mixing for years and always looking for info, this is fresh.

[@Baywood]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Jaddaukofficial]

Your videos are very helpful! Well done bro 💯

[@Baywood]

Thanks bro!

[@ciag1988]

Wow i tried this and made my mix 100 percent better

[@carcarthecar9435]

My GOAT

[@mindslikemine.8789]

bro good tips!! really liking this song too, unique voice

[@Baywood]

he is a natural

[@coenneirinckx3759]

Amazing video bro!💪🏻

[@Baywood]

Appreciate it!

[@thisisdaeshawn]

Dope! Helps alot

[@Baywood]

Glad it helped!

[@marqueltramaine]

thank you. your videos help me alot

[@Baywood]

Happy to help Russ!

[@rine-daynews9913]

bro is this song out🔥

[@BorisDiRocco]

Thanks so much!, really good trick. The website also offer a lot of free plugins that's good!

[@BlueBandTrEOfficial]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@bernardolee9018]

I'm Brazilian and I don't speak English, I used the subtitles with automatic translation. I loved the video very good ⭐👏👏👏

[@Baywood]

Obrigado por assistir!

[@BinaBianca]

THANK YOU

[@Baywood]

thanks for watching!

[@NkosiTheHustlerSA]

Wow🔥

[@xTigerx777]

didnt know how to dynamic eq before this bro thanskie!

[@Baywood]

Not a problem! Happy you learned.

[@trapptunezz4512]

🔥🔥

[@ewurumviktor295]

Very good 🎉

[@davidcleves5868]

Jordan! Love the vids man. Side note though; Are those HS8’s? The Yamaha manual says to never lay them on their sides, that can cause some phasing issues, just a heads up! Have u noticed any difference ever since turning them side ways? Mixing wise

[@liammaxwell6114]

Saved brilliant

[@Baywood]

thanks for watching Liam

[@therealbrexer319]

also what's some good headphones for mixing, recording etc?

[@datengugod]

i def like the tip on EQ automation of the instrumentals high freqs, and cutting that low end a lil for the extra control. I use FL Stu and an MPC One, and ive been workin on getting better at surfing for those rough cutting boxy parts to polish up and clean tracks up. been a game changer. im being hit up for paid work more, so my advice to others out there who wanna do this stuff is keep going for it, and learn something from this vid! subscribe and like the stuff too, this cat deserves it 😎💯

[@jdubbz_uk]

Loved that. Really helped out with a vocal house track I've just made. The vocals were a bit drowned by the piano stack. I know you do a lot of videos around RnB sounds. Would you perhaps do a video about vocal mixing in house or tech?

[@Baywood]

yes I can do that for sure!

i agree! i myself want to start doing music in house and techno and dubstep so if you can create mixing for vocals, as well as vocal presets and mastering chains for the house, techno and dubstep that would be goated!

[@dogfinmusic8737]

Thanks bro

[@Baywood]

No problem

[@ELMCinc]

Thanks again for the knowledge. I use logic as well. I tried studio one but found myself back to logic. If you do a comp video I think fabfilter’s compressor would be best. I struggled with comp until FF. I think it’s the GUI for me. Also, I’ve purchased some full classes from other YT pages. I think you should put together a class your subscribers can buy. I’m curious how you would teach us start to finish mixing to a 2track. I would be one of the first to buy. Thanks again 💪🏾

[@lionnonny]

Thanks, I was gonna ask what software it was. Obviously not the Bandlab I'm used to lol. 👍

[@Iam369beatz]

Great vid👐👐 i use Cubase and Fl Studio

[@Baywood]

Good choice!

[@kirknaidoo9536]

Vally Boys Using Audacity surely drop some TDR nova eq tutorials for them they are on the come up for sure❤‍🔥love the content❤‍🔥

[@willbarrett2388]

Can we please get the mixcraft presets when mixcraft 10 drops please 🙏

[@yomoney2871]

Can you do videos using studio One with these tips ???

[@Harpx1]

Can you make the same video but with FL Studio Please 🎄

[@titomassaly2391]

Amazing Video! Just subbed, I would love for to mix a song for me or have it featured on one of your tutorials

[@WavySteve]

Hey Baywood i recently started using fab filter eq and compressor and i have to say they’re very good for mixing vocals . What are your thoughts on those plugins?

[@Baywood]

I love them man, some of my favorite plugins to use honestly, Especially the EQ!

[@Kelly-rz1tn]

didnt even watch the vid but you really the goat fulfilling our music education😂😭😂😂😂

[@Baywood]

got you bro!

[@tri3nity1]

I am a voice /audio typist - meetings, hearings, etc. nowadays ppl record via android phones in courtrooms - with disastrous results for me as voices are in the far background. Or overall voices are not crisp / clear / too much bass / room noises (fan / aircons / documentation / ppl moving around, etc.) - I use transcription specific headphones (C-Media) and Express Scribe is only but one program. Dell laptop with no enhancements as to sound program or such. HOW DO I GET THE VOICES CLEARER? or 'pull' voices from the back to the front? or get the voices crisper (less bass)? have tried audacity and such type of programs, but it takes waay too long and still struggle. i see system does not have an equiliser like previous years. (Windows 10) i am not a techie person - 'n grandma of 64 but have been doing this work for past 34 years. the cassette recorded cases we had years ago, is starting to shine more brialliant the more 'technically advanced' ppl are becoming PLEASE .. thank you

[@daxamelmusic4774]

Can you do some tutorial and presets in "reaper " please :)

[@matthewbailey5064]

I’m an fl studio user can you make a video on this daw same tutorial

[@exclusiveleakedmediaoutlet2717]

Do I have to buy the fob filter ? Or is that a stock plugin ? Can I use the track main ( eq ) ?

[@Baywood]

Yes the fab filter plugin is for sale. It’s not a free stock EQ. But you can use any EQ

[@YoungShizzie]

I can't afford this plugin can I use any thing else for eq? or fab filter pro q1 or 2 , because its saying qp3 is like 200$

[@Baywood]

Waves F6 is great for dynamic EQ, TDR supernova EQ is free as well

[@AKustik632]

Now I'm lost. All youtube videos I've seen says TO CUT not TO ADD on EQ. But yours is different. Added low and mid frequency. Does this applies to live vocals?

[@Baywood]

It depends on how the vocal sounds . An EQ can boost and cut frequencies and you would use it according to what you are hearing

[@mikegmusic]

Thank you for this bro 🙏! Do you use OBS?

[@Baywood]

I use to use OBS until I found Screenflow

[@ExposeDarkness7]

how do you do a 1 track instrumental and keep the effects on it?

[@Baywood]

what do you mean?

[@vewilli]

Cool. Perfect quality video. Now my problem is that I can’t hear high frequencies above 7 kHz anymore. Does that mean I won‘t be able to do good mixes anymore? I mean I could not or hardly hear any sound changes when you applied the automation at the end of the video.

[@Baywood]

no it does not! if you spend enought time in your daw, you can make music without hearing a single thing the whole time. Just by relying on EQ's and spectrums.

[@vewilli]

@@Baywood Thanx, that keeps my holding my head up!

[@gregbennett465]

Mixcraft pro 9 can u do one for it 💯🔥

[@michaelevans1422]

I use Fl studio

[@calv1846]

you a good teacher, straight to the point w it 💯

[@Baywood]

always! thanks for watching Calvo

[@paulshields361]

Yes vocal compression video please

[@Baywood]

That's the next video! I got you bro

[@oncebittenaz]

I noticed in your vocal example the singer is subtle and the dynamic range of the voice is pretty low. Will your settings recommendation work on a more emotive vocal where the range in volume and key is more extreme as in the rock and blues genres?

[@Baywood]

You will want to test and listen to how it sounds. If the goal is to compress and retain those dynamics then parallel compression is a good option. However if the vocal just needs a bit of tightening up, slight compression can work!

[@oncebittenaz]

What is parallel compression?

[@dnatay5876]

🔥🔥🔥🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 #Baywood4Prez

[@Baywood]

😈

[@cedricdeherdt9]

Whats the name of this plug in eq and is it better than the stock eq from logic?

[@Baywood]

fab filter pro q 3, I would say it is better due to the dynamic possibilties. however, stock logic EQ is so good

[@GammaAkutabi]

Would this trick only apply to music vocals or can it apply to narrations? I use Reaper.

[@Baywood]

Yes it can minus effects like reverb and delay. Simple EQ and comp is all you’d need, maybe noise gate

[@GammaAkutabi]

@@Baywood cool ty. I was able to use the chart and better my narration audio, then afterwards had to lower the volume for vocals to get rid of echo.

[@nikoofficialmusic343]

Do you have to use the fab filter eq? Or can you use a different one

[@Baywood]

you can use any EQ! my favs are logics stock, waves F6rta, and fab filter

[@nikoofficialmusic343]

@@Baywood that fab filter one looks easy to use and dope and has the headphone so you can actually hear the direct harsh frequencies. Ima look into how to get that but sweet thank you!

[@Esenabros]

Nice video Jordan. Thanks. Didn’t you have cancer? How is your health? Take care.

[@Baywood]

Yes I did. I’m much better now. 2 years in remission 🙌

[@6Iack]

I use fl studio but I wished I had Logic Pro for mixing / recording it looks beast. I think fl mostly good for beats

[@Baywood]

I agree FL workflow is different, but powerful once you understand it

[@kadyllakkyng]

Studio One 5

[@WestcoastBattleRap]

What do U charge to mix a track

[@Baywood]

You can hit me up at my mixing services here: vocalsauce.com/mixing

[@elijahaurah965]

how do you make bedroom vocals sound musical mine sound good on headphones but on speakers i can here my voice is bare and unprocessed. sounds like a voice memo rather than something musical

[@Baywood]

Mix your vocals using speakers. Most headphones are unrealistic representations of audio because they have built in EQs

[@elijahaurah965]

@@Baywood alright thanks i'll try that i thought maybe my plugins aren't taking effect

[@3nine2_edition]

Studio one 4

[@v3zMedia]

Studio One and FL Studio

[@TheSlim1]

Nice i like the background I use Studio one 5 pro I wish i can try the logic But i got pc only

[@Baywood]

check out ableton, such a good daw. studio one is great too

[@reallyitzrowe]

My best song 'is going to baywood to be deconstructed and finished

[@BoutaBank]

Do a pro tools tutorial

[@wulf13spirit]

Studio One

[@Baywood]

heard that!

[@4renrae]

How did you get to those controls ?

[@Baywood]

are you referring to the EQ?

[@4renrae]

@@Baywood yes I’m really new at it so after recording my vocals where do I go afterwards ?

[@Baywood]

I would give this video a watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJ-0gI2dia2le7M

[@LJ-ie8wj]

Baywood when you going drop that new plugin the one i was i talking about to you on email the secret source😀

[@Baywood]

It's almost done :)

[@LJ-ie8wj]

@@Baywood forgot to ask you do a waves rack preset with effects on it please I try to download them free presets but it it still hasent come through shame

[@fragfire123]

Where the compression cheat sheet?

[@dzonikx]

i use FL STUDIO 20

[@creativegeenyus1819]

Dude reminds me of Juice Wrld.

[@kylespotts6536]

FL STUDIO PLEASE, more tutorials for fl!

[@Baywood]

heard that!

[@NasaRecordsTheHitFactory]

We need some mixing videos in studio one 6

[@Baywood]

What’s your favorite plugins to use in Studio One?

[@NasaRecordsTheHitFactory]

@@Baywood i use waves plugins

[@NasaRecordsTheHitFactory]

Fabfilers and valhalla

[@joeyholli]

That song is literally so fire

[@dr0302]

Studio One, pls (-:

[@furtakdominik5508]

Eq over cooked but i never see automation like bonus trick very cool

[@Baywood]

Yea 100% I like to overdue it so people can actually hear what it is in order to easier learn it, but I agree. I would tone it down a bit… and automation is one of my favorites to do 🔥 really adds character. Will prolly do a whole video about this

[@GoodrumMC]

Awesome ved man! I noticed that the root note of the vocals were cut out by the high pass filter (the first big bump on the eq from left to right). Any reason for removing it?

[@Baywood]

just sounded right to my ears! thanks for watching man

[@dyeharris6472]

Try Reaper, it's a great DAW. It's good with saving CPU.

[@Baywood]

ive heard it's solid for sure!

[@gavinshivute5594]

I use protools

[@liljoniijon]

Do this with stock! Can’t make dynamic, don’t have $400 fab filter.

[@ayveethecalmkidd8338]

❤😭💯💯💯💯

[@EdwardUzumakiPlay]

Yo uso FL Studio ^_^

[@chungawumba2637]

bruh having a low cut at 300 is psycho

[@ApolloUnity]

Mix and master on FL

[@Baywood]

gonna do that for sure!

[@TheLow313]

Hey baywood, i live around you and would to send you a song that i am trying to mix and engineer

[@Baywood]

for sure! message me at vocalsauce.com/mixing

[@picassot.v3800]

We need fl studio vocal tutorials

[@Baywood]

They're in the works right now! :)

[@alexlion2632]

GarageBand iPhone

[@mhzbaby6481]

I use reaper