How To Get Crystal Clear High End Vocals

[@HelpMeDevvon]

If you want to grab the template I’m using head on over to www.helpmedevvon.info !!

[@zian3694]

Thank you so much sir, You are my guru, Love you for this information, I am getting deep in mixing sir, Love you so much,

[@MAINCRTR]

Can you tell us the exact mixing template you used in this video and what it's called on your website?

[@hashelmusic]

you should add Spanish subtitles so you reach more people

[@marqpath7]

This is incredible how do I reach you? I would like to talk personally

[@Spacia_Luggz]

I want to know how do you get those doubles to harmonize so great?

[@isis2545]

This is litterly one of the best vocal videos ive ever seen. You just saved me from leaving my own studio to record with a professional. You handed us real gold. You're easily one of the most important engineers on youtube. Huge bless. Preciate your hard work.

[@Sykologist_Music]

Wow man. You’re a life saver. I’ve been mixing for years but I’ve struggled to vocals to sound like industry standard. Now that’s another tool I can apply to acquire more clients and increase my price. It’s a shame I wasn’t taught this from my 5 years of training in a degree program.

[@treflipmusic]

This is what mixing’s all about. Finding new and exciting ways to mix your music to a professional standard. Subbed!!!

[@c1u1ch]

Same

[@magnus2948]

^^

[@HelpMeDevvon]

Right!!!

[@mdcmusic2]

You're a poet dude

[@maxmercii]

I been makin music for about 2.5 years now, take my production quality very seriously. I've watched probably every video on KZbin for how to get clear vocals, and this is by far the most effective, and big respect for the creativity too. I'm not even all the way done w the video yet, and this method has my vocals cuttin thru the mix insane, can't believe hm clearer it is. I also now can't believe that I used to think that what I was doing before made them cut through sufficiently lol... I know I'm like 3 years late but thank you a ton lmao u da goat bro

[@DavidDiMuzio]

Great tutorial man. Love the vocal sound. Personally I liked the vocal sound in the mix without the high end in this case particular case, but I will definitely try this on mixes when I'm looking for this sound. Appreciate it :)

[@HelpMeDevvon]

David DiMuzio no problem I def suggest this trick on a case by case basis

[@7bel666]

Man you just throw a simple tutorial but the amount of professional information you give even a beginner can understand, so much information, thank you a lot

[@MrGeoFake]

had to comment because i was looking for the right mixing advice on the track, watched this video, implemented the same exact thing on my own vocals, and now i FINALLY have the mix i was looking for. You got a subscriber outta me

[@boipeyton]

Even years later, your videos are super helpful with understanding concepts in modern music. Thanks man, for real

[@TRIP_Official]

Bro you holding a song that could blow up wtf 😭

[@woahwoah407]

THiCC BoiS this hard. you must drop.

[@raskidon]

@@woahwoah407 lol 😂

[@mbf6160]

I do it all the time I told myself I'm letting all my music go this year

[@MattDxstined]

he already blew up lmao he has music w Futuristic he’s mainstream lol

[@mbf6160]

@@GxdBxdy who ever said that 🤔…. I just said I was releasing music

[@WIGGLEFISTMUSIC]

First, thank you for spending your time to share some wisdom. It just helped me knock our latest track out of the park. And , secondly... don’t ever say, that the world will probably never hear one of your tracks. The reason I say this... is the world heard one of mine, one right person and the doors were no longer shut, they were blown off the hinges!!! God speed bro and best of luck along the way... ....stay wiggly

[@abbyjomorris7780]

You're a wizard! I've been feeling overwhelmed since I started trying to learn how to record/produce my own mix. You explained this so clearly and I will def do this to my own tracks

[@Thandidladla]

I saw this trick on lynda, but DAMN now I really understood how this works. Omg this is so clean, this will be my favourite vocal trick There should be a function to give a super thumbs up, lol. Thank you so much!

[@benjaminfiedler]

I stopped reading after "How To Get Crystal" now I'm here.

[@haze9569]

lol

[@boxy8673]

KKC Muzik Offiziell junkie *

[@NAWFSIDE_SLIM]

Good glass for ya ass

[@la6beats]

Same

[@anubhavmixinproaudio806]

'Don't do it again'.. You might end up learning how to cook meth from it. You won't get enough time to mix after that.

[@paulsmith3994]

You mix like a surgeon. Love it. Like the sound of the song too. I have been using these techniques for years on my records. The high end presence trick is a motown technique apparently. It made all those gorgeous supreme vocals sweet like candy. You are a great teacher. Thank you.

[@RyanBirk]

This is the best song I’ve heard from a KZbin explaining music

[@theerealatm]

JEZRE3L agreed

[@Thipe]

You can litteraly feel the difference, thank you so much for this great tutorial

[@newbslayercm9416]

Through the process I was skeptical, but when you brought it into the mix... magic. Amazing job. SUBBED

[@FerretPercussion]

I really appreciate how your precision in sound design has manifested in an ultra precise moustache as well. Thanks for a great tutorial

[@marksewak8467]

Drop the song man it’s fire

[@KinkyP]

Facts

[@ivanriobla]

yes !

[@srdjangojkovic1994]

its not

[@marialochard3084]

BIG FACTS!💯

[@kaybi49]

Facts

[@Spencerlayne]

bro this video is 3 years old and it just brought the clarity to the vocals i needed badly. thank you bro.

[@Vambibuda]

I already knew how to do that technique, but had to comment to congratulate you on the track. Sounds 🔥 good vocal skills and lyrics. I would love to hear the finish product once released. Keep up the good work 💪🏽

[@pj956]

Where can I find this track?

[@whereskill]

i knew that when i came across this video i can trust Devvon. Did this on Fl Studio and this trick really gave my vocals more life. Thank you for teaching us tips 🙏

[@pablomolla7387]

Hacer un track auxiliar con una copia de la lead vocal y routearlo con la lead vocal. Ponerle un EQ y subir mucho (8db) a partir de 9kHz , con todas las demás frecuencias por debajo quitadas (2:55). Después poner un compresor con un attack muy rápido (sobre 285) y un release medio(sobre 110) (3:55), para controlar las 's' y las 't' que han sido potenciadas al subir tanto esa frecuencia en el EQ. Después un DeEsser sobre 4200 Hz 5:10. Después un limiter sobre -8db para quitar el rango dinámico de las "s" 6:40. AHORA LO MÁS IMPORTANTE: Poner un Delay a ¼ sobre el propio track, para añadir movimiento de High End a la Lead Vocal (7:30). Poco después explica cómo pone el delay (Feedback no muy fuerte, al 30% y casi Dry del todo, Hi Pass sobre 300 Hz). Se debería oír así: 8:35. 9:15 mezcla este aux con Lead Vocal subiendo poco a poco para notar los cambios. 9:45 sin aux y con (Bypass). 10:25 lo hace pero sin música, aquí es donde MÁS se nota.

[@diegonieves3157]

Gracias por el resumen mi rey!

[@dejorthevocalist6309]

I need you to release this song. I’m a huge music supporter of yours. And this song is one for the people who truly love your voice and style

[@syzadak1d660]

Devvon: this is the song, without the high end trick. *plays song* My vocal mix: Am i a joke to you?

[@richjones8716]

I have watched this many times over. I am finishing up my MFA in Sound Design and never really went this far in depth. You did a good job. I will check the series out. Thanks and I subscribed.

[@Radebe224]

🔥Not a lot of artists/producers do this... Thank you man, you deserve the best...

[@hisan-san2345]

Just this video, you have made it clear what you are capable of, no wasting time no making things complicated, what a cool dude. Now i am waiting for your videos hahaha

[@thequarantined]

This is such an amazing trick!! I had a “problem” in my mix, in that I had mixed from the bass up, and I didn’t have a good high frequency response from anything. In the PAZ-Freq meter everything above 10 was non-existent. This technique and setting worked to really control the high end and mix it in easily, with some modifications of the plugin settings for the tracks (Gtr bass and vocals), to bring it all together. So fucking brilliant of an idea!! Many thanks for sharing!

[@biglulu3144]

I like these tutorials. It's not step 1 step 2 done, you just simply talk to us. Thanks, Bro.

[@杜逸风]

This is the best mixing tricks I have ever seen!

[@benbenassi2348]

This!! Very much needed tutorial. As a producer you go through hundreds of tutorials when in fact you only need like 10 or something.

[@aguilaloco2141]

I was sweating on a project and your video brought me peace.

[@perseverancefilms3535]

well done in tons of ways brotha- very useful techniques - very informative - well spoken - great visual, audible assistance , and damn bro you got vocals too ! keep it comin man

[@maksteezy4594]

Thank you for explaining why you would set settings to a certain degree and give reason behind the things you do. Straight to the point. Thank you I got a better understanding on vocal mixing.

[@KapaDeFreitas]

I think you're on your way to becoming a big star! Well done!

[@edwardtaylormusic337]

💪🏿💪🏿♥️

[@aceentertainmnt9249]

Why is this dude so freakin talented!!?? Dude is gifted!!

[@dmunkey878]

These videos are fantastic man. I'm chain watching every single one in a row and this is one of the best instructional videos I'v seen for mixing vocals. And I'v seen all of them.

[@HelpMeDevvon]

d Munkey that means a lot thank you!

[@dmunkey878]

@@HelpMeDevvon still using these methods today!

[@russellcameronthomas2116]

Big thank you for this video. I applied this technique today and it worked like a charm! It was a lead female vocal that was a little dark and already processed, and your technique really brought it too life again. Keep up the good work.

[@JustMe-ql9li]

Damnn thanks for this technique! That was literally exactly what i needed at the moment to get the next level mix on my vocals.

[@datked]

just a friendly tip if you might not know...get your hands on izotope ozone 8 and start working with the tonal balance control vst it offers...it's a tool where it gives you referrence points to where your levels from low to low mid to high mid and high should be sitting at...revolutionary stuff...it's a visual aid tool to see where your frequencies lie in the mix or master...especially on the low end it has a meter telling you if the signal is over compressed or needs more compression...have your song radio ready for real without second opinions

[@mykof6951]

You hit the nail on the head when you said "you'll feel it". Dope job bro

[@ernestenoch6436]

Jhon Legend will take that right now😳get it to him🏃🏿‍♂️

[@HelpMeDevvon]

Ernest Enoch no way lol

[@YoungFue]

@@HelpMeDevvon yes way! Lol he would take it

[@rasm7591]

@@HelpMeDevvon think/speak it into existence and it shall be. Feeling ur nrg!! Will subscribe and share - 1L0VE.

[@tommybeatz4678]

Ras M only God can speak things into existence the law of attraction is false

[@SamuelIkeda]

Never came across your channel before but just wow. Clever technique I would never have tried on my own and fast, clear, concise instructions that are fairly easy to follow. Immediately subscribed. Keep it up.

[@Darksagan]

These are all the techniques i've used for years, except I never thought about using a High pass filter at 9000hz. The technique seems similar to parallel compression . Great video.

[@falconman407]

it is parallel compression

[@LXP-MUSIC]

@@falconman407 so you just route the main signal through a second channel? (without actually duplicating the vocals?)

[@lanway95]

@@LXP-MUSIC yes send the vocal to a new buss/fx channel . add your plugins to the new channel then turn the fader up or down to blend in the new effect.

[@LXP-MUSIC]

@@lanway95 So maybe I get something wrong right here. So I assume the vocal goes through a usual fx channel and then sends the vocal to another bus before meeting the initial vocal signal in the master. So if this is this is the case, do I process the main vocal or just the sent one? My assumption could be wrong and the signal splits before even going in a channel, so I can individually process both. Another reply was much appreciated! Thank you already!

[@HelpMeDevvon]

It’s very similar to parallel compression!!

[@mercymourning3853]

You’re a saint dude. I’m gonna show you my mixes soon. You’ve taught me very effective yet subtle tricks

[@JOVANNEMUSIC]

Wow bro thanks so much big difference!! Great video!! Super plug clear crystal sound in the vocals!!

[@mcburton311]

Devvon Thank u! I've been looking for this technique for about 3 years. I had the first 3 steps down but didn't have steps 4 and 5 which made all the difference! Well done!!

[@Luisdej]

My dude!!! Drop that song!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Thank you so much for all the info too!

[@emmapablo7321]

after watching this tutorial more than 5 times in four month it then done to me whats happening.. 1. copy the vox and get the high end with eq, 2. compress it for the max quality, 3. chamfer out the brightness so as to dull the brightness a bit so as not to ride the dry vox using de esser and limiter 4. add delay as special fx to dance around thanks a lot for your teachings. it helps

[@key1mic22]

I still haven't mastered this

[@GORENC_music]

ur the mannnnnnn

[@mangusbeats101]

I hardly heard any difference on my mac speakers but you successfully tricked me into listening really closely to your dope song

[@EddieNightTV]

Like if it sounded fire before the trick lol

[@HelpMeDevvon]

Eddie AKA E-PO lmao

[@MABTV]

lol lowkey

[@rileymcmead]

He added more gas to the fire fam

[@georgeburo4785]

I can tell you don't mix or master lol

[@EddieNightTV]

@@georgeburo4785 I mix and master daily lol. Its just a compliment to his EQ game. I understand the trick gives it a crisper sound. I use the method too.

[@ericarmitage_]

First video that I've seen of yours. Really excited to try this out and check out some other techinques that you got. Definitely can see the passion and excitement you get out of engineering. Thanks for the info, man.

[@therealhzk2504]

You should change your attitude/perception towards your music, the first thing we hear about it is that its something "we'll (you'll) never hear". That ain't right, people feed off your energy so speak positively of your craft. Thanks for the Vid' 👍

[@HelpMeDevvon]

The Real Hzk ur so right

[@lnambz]

@@HelpMeDevvon totally agree, I really love the track too, would love to hear it once it's finish

[@shamanbeartwo3819]

I totally agree but humility always sounds sweet.

[@lnambz]

Shamanbear Two that's not humility to be honest

[@PrendaSoLit]

Not all musicians love to release everyhing they create, don't see the big deal. You find that with artist who prioritize the the art before the money and business.

[@hafsaserenity6463]

Where has your channel been my whole life?? You make tutorials super easy, super understandable. Definitely a long time subscriber!

[@HelpMeDevvon]

Check out a complete series i made step by step on how to mix a song kzbin.info/aero/PLw1mpfwBx_HTNXiDsIKbJ_h5D_zIWPLTT

[@KeilowBeats]

Do you have templates for download?

[@samsonmwesige6634]

Oooh me I've never seen anything like this before...it's solo wow I like it thnx man am gonna check out more of your videos

[@432Bradley]

RELEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[@hovc8302]

Your very talented bro. Would be nice to work with you.

[@ciag1988]

What if you dont have f6 eq plugin

[@CoolUsername69]

Fuck yes! Finally. Up until now I've been wading through a bunch of vocal videos about making your singer comfortable by letting them play with the microphone cable and feeding them honeysuckle tea and who knows what other bullshit. Now I finally found a real fucking vocal mixing video that improved my track INSTANTLY. Thank you! Subbed.

[@6fthighgetlifted]

My production could be at another level if I could sing smh

[@skyward_rebel]

6fthighgetlifted unless you’re tone deaf and as long as you sing from the heart, imperfect singing is not always a bad thing. There are tons of ways to adjust vocals so I wouldn’t lose hope!

[@amanisilas]

Anyone can learn how to sing. I did

[@nickhall_music]

You won't get better if you don't try!! You can do it! Record a line 100 times until you enjoy the way it sounds. If you still don't like how it sounds delete it and try again tomorrow. If you keep that approach going for six months you won't recognize who that bomb singer is you're listening to.

[@mightyboy5563]

@@amanisilas Not if you're tone def mate

[@deetrout7623]

6fthighgetlifted just get autotune you’ll be fine.

[@StarmoreOfficial]

I usually put a pitch shift on one track of a higher octave. This is way to good! Thanks man

[@mrtorres8837]

That song is better then most shit in radio today

[@LakeGreen]

Excellent advice and insight, Devvon. I've been at this for quite a while, but always keep my ears open as the industry has changed with just the augmentation of users and musicians vying for convenience with better access. Although I'm no Soup Nazi, I generally follow the "purest recording possible" mantra (think, Cormega, "The Realness" vocals), foregoing molesting vocals beyond focus and [normal corrective processing of plosives and sibs]. You, however, have presented quite an idea to my approach that I can't deny is intriguing and deserves my attention. Thanks!

[@OfSunFlowers]

Y'all ever see that episode of Hunter x Hunter when they first learned Nen? That's what this reminds me of.

[@Writtenmirror]

One like for the HxH reference alone! Haha

[@Obey412]

I never expected someone to relate this to hunter x hunter...... 🤔

[@taylormartinlucas]

Beauty. I've done this same process for bass guitar/snare drum clarity for years. Never actually thought of trying it for the vocal, cheers man.

[@rubynhood1881]

Does this work for a bit clearer mix in the mastering process as well?

[@bryanconway7859]

Devvon- You sir, are an incredibly talented man, and your patient teaching method is very refreshing. Keep up the good work!

[@BenjiClips614]

I tell ya.. the internet is weird af.. I just followed you on Instagram and all of a sudden you pop up on my recommendations..

[@Paraay]

Just don't stop doing what ever you're on to!!!........ thanks for such awesome stuffs ......making a rocket science seem simple ✌✌😁😁😁

[@JonValtandtheEvilRobots]

"You'll never hear [my song]" he says. I literally search on Apple Music, etc. and can't find it. Help me help you! :-D

[@SimonBrienzo]

Never seen this technique before and it is such a subtle change that is so big. Thanks!

[@roddillinger24]

can you show how to mix background vocals

[@OdeMalikIdrus]

YES PLEASE

[@RIPMIKEHARRIS]

great channel bro . no fluff straight to business . society needs you . subbed.

[@Alezcollection]

What microphone was used to record the vocals?

[@johnkowalsky8151]

Casio

[@Letitrip2099]

I didn’t think I’d find you here lol

[@TheGrimy16th]

It aint the Mic bro Respectful

[@onapig6449]

@Everything lmfao destroyed

[@kinleydacool]

Get a standard At2020 or MXL

[@KingFyyah]

all Glory to the Most High for you bringing just what we need...may he continue to Bless your fam and you #Devvon Bliss all the way up to Holy Mt Zion in NEW Jerusalem.

[@frailynpayano2010]

For this you only need a harmonic Exciter and save time and professional cuz you can control it by changing the amount of Fx just saying

[@HelpMeDevvon]

Frailyn Payano in my experience when I’ve used just an exciter it gave me a very thin sound and then when I tried it by blending a copy instead there was to much body that added back into my vocal so I mean if that’s what you’re looking to accomplish then you are not wrong!!

[@matthewcloutier6468]

THANK YOU. You got yourself a loyal subscriber I love the way you broke this all down. An incredibly specific audio concept I've been struggling with just made a whole lot more sense.

[@vivekvishwakarma7116]

*Release That Track It's Fire Track!*

[@RJRosascoMusic]

Bro! You’re one of the greatest mixing teachers on the Internet! I appreciate you brother!

[@Anthony.Laamaj.Production]

can u do a autotune tutorial

[@HelpMeDevvon]

Anthony Reid yea I will!!

[@shamanbeartwo3819]

I'm a vocalist and how about a tutorial teaching singers how to hit the note:) I grew up long before Cher's effect and they sounded great without it.

[@YoHam513]

I've never heard of your channel before but you popped up in my suggestions. I'm glad I did though. The song of yours you played is definitely a banger. The world is yours. Go get it bro!!!! Looking forward to hearing it on the radio some day.

[@dombrown2530]

You could achieve pretty much the same end by using multiband compression... All you're really doing is adding EQ over EQ and deessing it...

[@neovxr]

I think it's particular and more versatile. the MB won't easily let you plug a delay in one band.

[@migzhaleco]

Maybe he just wanted to blend a bit of it instead of overcompressing the original signal.

[@kashbandi7461]

What about not compressinh the original signal? Blending is much better

[@toreytherelaxedgod1777]

Fax lol

[@hadleymanmusic]

Man, im subbed! Nobody in 4 years been tellin anything like you tellin like I been wonderin if and how.Thankyou!

[@sydnimadison]

RELEASE THIS OR ELSE

[@HelpMeDevvon]

Sydni Madison or else wat lmao

[@b.n.gprod.9319]

@@HelpMeDevvon is it on online...song I can find..myan..

[@jfierley]

Yooooo! This was actually really impressive and so helpful. Like even on the iPhone like you can hear dead ass NIGHT AND DAY with this. Like this is going to crisp up my future works just the way I need it! Clutch 💯💯✔️✔️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@vgabnd_kenji]

Such a dope trick, I’m already itching to experiment with this! Thanks fam 🙏🏿

[@Auxbeatz]

Bro this is a great tip.. I kinda did something like this with clipping instead of limiting but thank you for the new tip!

[@TeezoTarantino]

Yooo I just Applied this technique to my vocals on my new record and it made it 10x better Thank you🙏🏾

[@dennisramirez1989]

It's been 4 years but still good tutorial to make clear vocals. ✌🤘🏻

[@bwavy9525]

Legitimately just BLEW my mind. I'm a new producer and artist. This is amazing and you have opened my mind to some new stuff to experiment on. Thanks so much, you earned a well-deserved sub!

[@TrizzyRP]

That was very very impressive, something new for my creations thanks man all the best, that’s was awesome !! 🔥🔥💪

[@BW-CC]

Very nice..old school here, going to try this. Awesome Hope the world hears your tune,.

[@Worshipermog]

I like where this song was going ..man, and it’s an old video ..crazy..🤦🏾‍♂️🙏👏👏👏

[@Chaz_r]

I was skeptical at first but you definitely proved your case. Good job homie

[@ImNaviar]

Incredible difference even over iPhone speakers. Definitely gonna incorporate this into my workflow.

[@RpaRalte]

Wow! This is great! Never know this trick!!

[@tsa357]

Nice job Devvon! That technique is called EQ splitting. You can use that all over your tracks. Especially nice on piano and piano samples (1970's Elton John technique) and if you shift the bands you can fine tune your kicks bass, and guitars. Use tastefully. Or even automate the fader blends to fit the different sections of your songs or even change the energy within the section. Keep making videos for you and your fans, so the world can have better music and mixes. And release your tracks. People want to hear them.

[@mitrijosiah4974]

Thanks man for the amazing tip! My production has been improving a lot but I keep noticing how my vocals lacked that “brightness” to it. Now my production is gonna get even better! Keep coming with these videos man!

[@bashymumbles]

This was really helpful for me today Devvon thank you.

[@sleepyleejones6309]

I came down to the comment section so I could tell you that you need to drop this track, but it looks like everybody beat me to it lol. That shit is fire already. We need artists like you to show people that skill will always trump auto tune!

[@Leezythegifted]

Devvon, i think you might have just saved my life. so glad i came across your channel.