How To Easily Mix Vocals Like A PRO (Start To Finish)

Isabelle takes us through her vocal mixing process from her raw recording session with Peggy. Learn everything you need to mix vocals from A-Z, from editing, automation, compression, EQ and effects!
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00:00 Introduction
00:41 How to mix vocals
01:14 Vocal comping
02:50 Compiling comps and removing silence
03:43 Automating parameters
04:38 Applying pitch shifting effects
05:41 Subtractive EQ
07:09 De-essing
07:46 Vocal compression
09:30 Additive EQ
10:05 Reverb and delay
11:35 Finished product
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[@laurenjones9241]

Just want to throw in some love here from a fellow female producer. I can't tell you how refreshing it is to watch a tutorial from a woman. :')

[@Sammy-oj7yo]

these techniques are perfect for beginner mixers- my vocals have never sounded better after following these steps!!!!

[@christopherbanda9788]

Why

[@vau_st]

@@christopherbanda9788 mostly because beginners will mostly just throw plugins onto their vocals, not knowing how to edit these, so the effects will not fuck up your recording.

[@isdexvader5299]

I have seen several videos and tutorials about mixing vocals, and this is the most refreshing and easy to catch up by far. Please consider to make one using only Logic stock plugins. Congratulations!!!

[@LANDRmusic]

Thanks, will do!

[@damatomusic4472]

I second the stock plug-in idea! Especially because most of us who watch these may not be at a point we can justify spending money on plug-ins yet 😅

[@brn2winmusic]

yea, this was about as plug and go as you can get. Comp, Eq, Compress, etc. etc.

[@zoltanbereczki8067]

Only if Logic pays for it

[@SeanofAllTrades]

All these principles apply regardless of what plug-ins are being used to achieve them.

[@vastopolo]

You are absolutely amazing at explaining while keeping it catchy and super entertaining. Great pace too. thanks!

[@maurosas2880]

Why is this channel so underratedddd, I love it so much

[@LANDRmusic]

Thanks so much Mau!!

[@ashavari]

also shout out to you for making it not boring, tedious and dreary!!

[@LANDRmusic]

You're the best!

[@OgSpiritRecords]

@@LANDRmusic How Much You'll Charge To Mix My Song????

[@ADSUMReleases]

@@OgSpiritRecords Do you still need a song mixed?

[@TheGambaGeek]

This is amazing and extremely helpful! Thank you for the great work and for sharing all that knowledge with us!

[@petterarielskog3064]

This has to be one of the best tutorials I have ever seen on youtube. Amazing work.

[@superstarmagic3]

Finally someone who doesn’t talk random crap for 15min without actually saying anything or doing a shitty job in the end, well done, amazing video and I will definitely use your advices while mixing vocals! Saving this video so I can watch it again and try some of the stuff myself!

[@LANDRmusic]

Thanks for the great comment SSM!

[@ashavari]

THIS WAS SOOOOOOO HELPFUL THANK YOU omg literally all the vocal mixing videos in the world didnt help me and make it as simple as this ...down to every detail i needed! THANK UUU for the holy grail vid!

[@fritzthekidd]

Took let’s work together on a track!

[@InamHassanOfficial]

@@fritzthekidd ahhh

[@WONDERHU92]

the way u edit the video is so cute, and I think this is a very impressive over-all tutorial, so easy to catch up. In comparison with some other tutorials on vocal mixing I have watched, yours is not thoroughly detailed but it is enough for me to figure out the general steps to start. Thanks so much from Vietnam

[@bartpiotr]

I love how much to the point you are with a brief and very clear explanation for every part. Thank you! Other videos I watched seemed to rather focus on advertising various plugins than truly explaining what needs to be done 😅

[@GenuineEncountersCo]

thanks for this! genuinely feel I was not rolling off the lows enough! this really put it into perspective

[@twosistersstudio]

This is absolutely fantastic!!! So helpful!

[@MR.FREEDMAN]

Shifting the loop cycle for the vocal takes piece by piece was very clever. 👏🏿👏🏿

[@rw6381]

Sooo helpful!! Cut to the chase and right to the point!

[@_JohnnySav]

That was great! I can’t wait for the next one.

[@johnwaynefresh]

Salute to the person that did this video editing.

[@soumil5794]

She is so charismatic!

[@ShannonMarie_aguafiestasvlogs]

Thank you for this video! Super helpful!

[@centerfear-mysterycrimerec3627]

Super impressed with the production value of this video that I had to sub. For being an audio focused video, the lighting and video is lovely.

[@maduroholdings]

This was a really good explanation As a singer I rebel at the idea of chopping up my vocals I prefer to try to get one take right But this is the better way to get a good overall performance on the track

[@LANDRmusic]

Glad there was some insight on the comping process for you!

[@ninetysix8278]

U kidding? Everything at one take?

[@JohnnyF71]

One take 😂 Dude, comping is your friend, trust me.

[@wtfisgoingon8587]

All your favourite pro singers takes are comped.

[@talis61]

After comping for many years - I now go for single takes (with the odd correction). Its far more dynamic and human and actually easier to recreate live (because of vocalists habits, etc). Sounds far less sterile :-)

[@jessejafrnd]

This video helped me so much. When you said you'd add frequencies back on to her voice.. I thought if I added frequencies back on a secondary eq I'd be undoing what I solved on my first eq.. So this opened up a world of possibilities and improvements for me!! I applied it to drum tracks and they sound fat and rich with mids and low mids added back in. Thank you!

[@LANDRmusic]

So glad to hear this video helped Jesse!

[@johannmuster9726]

EQ: First you take AWAY the problems (bad sounds) and THAN you add some body back BUT now in the "clean" version.

[@LANDRmusic]

Not sure which mic is right for you? Check out the #ShureMicMatch Quiz: shu.re/3usAGFB and find your perfect mic! Watch the recording session of this song here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqCpYWesfMesgaM

[@cawmusic]

this is so helpful. I just started using my voice in my tracks so I'm definitely going to need this lol

[@TheCosmicNote]

This is so impressive. The video is very informative and also funny at points which feels very good, this doesn’t feel like a lecture! Thank you very much for doing this from the very beginning and demonstrating all the steps with such clarity. As a young musician your channel helps me a lot! 😊

[@LANDRmusic]

Thanks so much Cosmic Note! What a wonderful comment. Glad to have you here.

[@dom.2o3]

@@LANDRmusic i

[@rachaelnunemacher]

Loved this tutorial!! Thank you so much

[@athertonwisdom5442]

I love all that... And the compression part is lit

[@meanstoandend]

You’re amazing. This whole tutorial was so broadly applicable and I learned a ton! But I gotta poke fun. You go through all this trouble teaching us and leave the hissing in your video audio!

[@bilalahmedsiddiqui78]

Best video explaining vocal processing... Great Isabelle....

[@jagdishdc5607]

Thanks for explaining easily to create sweet vocal. I'm impressed

[@lance134679]

Great tutorial, so easy to follow.

[@LANDRmusic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@redcollard3586]

My favorite part of mixing is BY FAR compression! Particularly on drums of course, but I feel with enough parallel compression I don't even truly need EQ to alter the sound drastically.

[@fega1985]

This was so so so loaded information within a short time you touched so many topics. Thank you. You earned my sub, like and bell notification!! 😘

[@LANDRmusic]

Welcome aboard!

[@kayve214]

Hello! I just came back to say thank you. This video is by far the simplest but most effective. I can't stress enough how this video helped me.

[@micahbergen3791]

Holy guaca, this was 12 minutes straight of high quality entertainment and straightforward tips. When you automated the volume, I thought "why aren't you just using a compressor for that instead?" But doing all that clean up and then running the compressor definitely leads to a much smoother and more natural vocal👌 Saving this to watch and rewatch later. Thanks! 👍👍👍

[@LANDRmusic]

Thanks so much Micah!

[@claudioteran433]

This made my day ...and my vocals, love u guys

[@FranR00]

Woww please don't stop making this type of videos. They are really awesome!!!

[@LANDRmusic]

We'll keep making them Franco! Hope you're here for it.

[@wkndvgn7834]

this was excellent. Really clear. Thank you!

[@ReAgAnIsMe]

THANK YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU I have been banging my head against a desk trying to clean up my vocals. This is a gamechanger!

[@burcakcollu]

Very understandable, very efficient. I can't like it enough. Thanks for amazing work! :)

[@josepharmstrongschannel8155]

Great video, thanks! Also found out myself recently that with automation you don't have to click each marker yourself, you can just use the marquee tool to select it :)

[@dejidocemo5445]

The audio and video editing on this video is insanely detailed.

[@thementaledgepodcast8012]

that was extraordinarily enjoyable. Oh yeah..and informative too!

[@judyaron]

Thank you so much for the great step by step "what to add" chain! Very helpful! Gonna go look for more of your videos :)

[@LANDRmusic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nickshepherdmusic]

Good stuff right there! Always looking for some good tips on my mix! You got my sub!

[@TheBlackJewelz]

The instant she looked at the screen, she was LOCKED IN. Every time. 👌🏾👏🏽

[@cinnap.6036]

This video is every video on audio mixing that I’ve watched condensed into 12 minutes, where was this 4 months ago 😩😩❤️

[@philipappiah2068]

Isabelle... Thank you for you awesome presentation and tutorials. I am hooked what more do you have for us.

[@LANDRmusic]

Thanks Philip! Isabelle is hosting a free mixing plugins video coming out soon!

[@brandonrobinson1785]

Love this!

[@vewilli]

After 5 months now I watched it again. Really cool and helpful. You understand your business. 👍🏻👏🏻

[@LANDRmusic]

Great to hear!

[@kamikazedavid20]

Had to stop mid video to show some love in the comments. This video is marvelous!!! Seamless workflow + humor = GREAT TUTORIAL; Kudos to the LANDR team. Liked and Subscribed.

[@okamientertainment5267]

Happy New Year, i like the Effects!

[@BDC_BRZY]

This was so helpful, thanks!

[@banatarmwrestling1722]

why am I seeing this video so late? been looking for something like this for a while now. best video so far!

[@damonshuck7487]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@LenachenUSA]

This is such a wonderful presentation and I love it. Thanks.

[@cousinbrothers2942]

Thanks for the video. I had fun watching and of course it was so much information.

[@LANDRmusic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@simpatico4004]

Wow, this is great. Informative and entertaining.

[@ofer1970]

just great!!!

[@AlbertoPerez-ch3xu]

Amazing explanation, I learned a lot. Thank you very much

[@LANDRmusic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dionblundell9733]

Thanks, so clear and helpful. I learnt a lot. I was just three to EQ, but learnt so much more. Thanks

[@LANDRmusic]

You're very welcome!

[@seanelliot22]

Thanks for the great explanation

[@Andyroo2912]

Turns out I knew more than I thought, thanks!

[@LANDRmusic]

It's the best feeling.

[@BioRimawal]

Great tutorial, very simple and beginner friendly!

[@LANDRmusic]

Glad you think so!

[@vewilli]

Really cool presentation! 👍🏻👏🏻💪🏻

[@LANDRmusic]

Thanks so much!

[@Jonny-vb3jm]

thx so much for sharing^^

[@RedbeardMaximus]

Interesting approach, it's possibly genre specific or just personal preference but I always do my volume automation dead last. That said I'm usually working with very dense mixes with the genres I mostly work with so heavy compression is usually step 1 which irons out the need for much detailed automation.

[@mtnmoo]

Nah I 100% agree I think automation should always be last, volume is going to change with compression and eq changes

[@Okay1k]

you snapped omg

[@glintlintjewas3517]

Fun and interesting way of presenting... Keep it coming.

[@eugenebruno1481]

Woooow🔥🔥🔥amazing.

[@LANDRmusic]

Thanks Eugene!

[@rudiemc9846]

Brilliant video, after watching this again I purchased a sm7b but my question is, did u record that vocal with the cloudlifter attached?

[@oliviajordan7716]

Hey girl hey!!! Thank you for those info!!!

[@WaqarDanish]

you are excellent. I like the way you deliver all points... love it.

[@LANDRmusic]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@stevemaitland5090]

Impressed thank you steve

[@ethansmith8324]

I can't explain how much this helps!

[@LANDRmusic]

Glad to hear it Ethan!

[@ladycam]

Im going to try this

[@kaphonie]

Omgoodness this was so helpful! :D how on earth could I forget how hilarious and yet efficient these Landr videos are xD I'm so close to finishing my album and this helped alot :3

[@LANDRmusic]

Awesome to hear Kaphonie. We're looking forward to listening to it, let us know when it's done!

[@kaphonie]

@@LANDRmusic I sure will!! ^0^)/ I hate that I'm taking so long with it but things keep coming up and stuff xD

[@moodywijaya7996]

love it so much !!! so awesome !

[@LANDRmusic]

Thanks Moody!

[@scottcowen903]

Excellent tutorial! Thanks!

[@LANDRmusic]

You're welcome!

[@dirkrikimusic]

Compression is Key, but Reverb & Delay are 💯! Great video! Nicely composed!

[@DonnyDRG]

great video thank you so much for the info

[@ThisIsVersatile]

DOPE!!!

[@LANDRmusic]

Thanks!!

[@ko-cq4ln]

This video is brilliant! Thank you :)

[@LANDRmusic]

Glad you liked it!

[@InamHassanOfficial]

that was helpful! THANKS

[@PatrickObiang]

Yeah! Bravo!

[@LANDRmusic]

Thanks so much!

[@Noemi-of9kg]

This video was so helpful thank you 😊 Any chance you can make videos on mixing drums and guitar?

[@parishj_]

This video was extremely helpful and a very easy follow-along. For those who comp by splitting all of the takes by the same region instead of taking bits and pieces from each one the way that she did and struggle with getting all the comps from a puzzle to a full take. I finally figured out how to do it! You have to left-click, drag the blue box over the entire take you want to make into one (the top row with all the take splits), click the folder pop-up menu on any of the takes (2nd button on the take - the same one she used) and then click 'flatten and merge'. This will comp all your puzzle pieces into one full take 😉Thank me later!

[@florenceestra]

I didn''t even know about Comp 😅 I was cutting my takes with the scissors, and once I was happy with my choices, I selected them all and clicked "Bounce in place" :) (worked wonders for me though ;))

[@lorenzobreeze]

this is the best tutorial I've seen so far and I've watch 100s

[@tana7779]

Her EQ manipulation method is basically correct. However, the "sexiness" of vocals also exists in the 50Hz range. We should be careful not to cut too much or too little.

[@kkbb8545]

Great stuff thanks!

[@oasisflame9789]

Yep she dropping the Jewel's 4 y'all. As soon as she said automate the vocals this became a very top quality video. Not many know about such a simple thing.

[@marcelbr815]

That’s really clear and easy to understand. Thank you

[@LANDRmusic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Josepllop87]

she is by far my favorite person!!

[@LANDRmusic]

Same here!

[@Desertphile]

Thank you.

[@danandra1]

Really loved it! Nice job, thanks

[@LANDRmusic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@janiceseelan720]

Wow. Easy to understand. Wonderful.

[@LANDRmusic]

Thanks Janice!

[@lilwubsiestudios]

I've watched the intro like 5 times now. XD That water bottle got YEETED!

Thanks ! This is video is so great 😌

[@daughterofthesun]

Thank you! This is incredibly helpful!

[@LANDRmusic]

Glad it was helpful!