How to Mix Background Vocals and Harmonies like the Pros [2023] Step by Step Tutorial]

[@fakemushi7988]

now i have "champagne on ice" embedded in my brain

[@astro23wayy]

same bro💀💀

[@crystalmcknight_]

Same lmao 😂😂

[@thomasstreet9730]

I feel like I’ve known the song my whole life now lol

[@kimmossige263]

Do you know where to find the song? Can't find it on YT Music!

[@SoundRayStudio1]

Chaaaammpayyne ooon iiiiiicceee~~

[@sylzysylzerz7887]

thanks for squeezing more information in a shorter duration than most other tutorials. seriously, its much appreciated

[@SkyeLabMusicGroup]

Hey Sylzy, thanks for that! Some felt that I was going too fast, but for this video I was assuming a certain level of knowledge to begin with. And you got it! Cheers! 🍺

[@Otakutaanger]

This is the kind of video I've been looking for from a creator who truly understands the power of teaching by example. Making music is often listening to the same parts over and over again. But you demosntrate exactly why and how everything works together as it does, and what needs to be compensated for, reduced, or added, as you process tracks.

[@SkyeLabMusicGroup]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate the comment. It's difficult to know when you're doing it, how people will react. But it's nice to get a comment like this to know that this type of format works. I'm curious what you think of the other videos I have. Do you feel the same way about the teaching style?

[@hummarstraful]

One of the best music production videos I've ever seen. Arty, you came out of the gate few years ago with top notch videos. And you're still holding up that very high standard. I hope it's coming back to you in a good way. You deserve it.

[@MJMuzikOfficial]

Anyone here in 2024?? Best Simplified and direct BGV tutorial by far on KZbin

[@JH-xc4ur]

Holy smokes, this band should be called Legs. This was a deadly tutorial, too. Thank you for such excellent, succinct quality and your organized method.

[@jeffroberts_tunes]

Good Lord -- there is so much essential info presented here in 12 minutes--years of learning curve compressed into a short lesson. A word to the wise is sufficient.

[@SoundRayStudio1]

Without any engineering magic, you simply showed how to make a huge improvement on vocals with such a small tweak. Still new to all this, but totally overlooked not lining up the vocals, not noticing some tracks could be slightly off. This video really just helped me in a big way. Thank you!

[@drids.]

you have the best tutorials in this whole site! thanks so much Arty

[@SkyeLabMusicGroup]

Hey Drids. Thanks for the comment. You should join our Facebook Group. We do livestreams, music reviews of members music, lessons, etc.. I think you'll enjoy it. facebook.com/groups/musicproductionacademy

[@JairMijaresMusic]

Damn.. I was looking for this since a long time ago, thank you for your professionalism, you just did perfect! Suscribing for life!

[@LeadersOfAFreeMind]

This is the most well paced and explained and laid out video on production I have ever seen. Subscribe!!!!

[@preshbeatz8743]

I just came across your videos for the first time. I'm blown away!!!! Great video sir. Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@relaxationmusicsanctuary3664]

Arty, you're simply the best.

[@TylerChristiaens]

What a difference. Gate/ducking reverb and delay is a game changer for me! Thx Arty.

[@SkyeLabMusicGroup]

Hey Tyler. Glad it helps! :)

[@GlennMariano]

This is exactly the style of teaching/mixing video I was looking for.

[@nabsdmusik]

This is one of the best vocals mixing video, very powerful and helpful, always challenging mixing multiple vocal tracks, thank you so much.

[@SkyeLabMusicGroup]

Yes, mixing vocals is always challenging. Hope this helps.

[@syncdog]

Where have I been? I recently discovered your channel. I cannot believe the amount of useful information that is provided in ALL of your vids. Straight to the point, no frivolous stories and fun! Please keep them coming. Like Heather Locklear and Faberge Organics: 'I told two friends about it and they told two friends and so on and so on and so on'.......

[@McGuire40695]

Love this video, Arty! Glad to see you're doing well!

[@SkyeLabMusicGroup]

Thanks Billy! Glad you liked it. I appreciate the comment :)

[@mrtravalor]

You sir are a god send!... This is exactly what I've been searching for days on end. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and then some. Much appreciated! You've gained a new subscriber. Respect!

[@SkyeLabMusicGroup]

Great! That's what I love to hear, that's why we do it! . Thanks for the comment. And please check out the rest of our channel if you can. 👍

[@jaymeal123]

I never thought about EQing the bus channel vs each individual BG track!!! Omg that’s bout to save me hours!!!! Bless you 😊

[@SkyeLabMusicGroup]

Hey Jay, yeah, that's basically the same way we did it on big consoles and 2" machines. Glad it helped. 👍

[@iluvsyphonfilter]

I've been looking for a video like this for a long time, thanks!

[@jrpjazz]

So helpful. I especially like the way you threw in there an easy flex pitch and timing how to. Thanks so much!

[@eLLBdotmusic]

WOW!!! This was fantastic Arty. I wish I came across this video weeks ago. It would have saved me a lot of time and delayed learning. I appreciate ya from one New Yorker to the next!

[@SkyeLabMusicGroup]

Thanks Ell. But what makes you think I'm from NY? 😁

[@sanu1788]

where have you been my whole life sir. straigt to the point no nonsense video. love it

[@deconnectent1264]

This guy is a professional, sometimes easy and just simple mixing is just OK for any song

[@jeanniebelle]

Thank you soo much , this was phenomenal, I’ve subscribed! 😊👌✨🇬🇧✌️

[@sparkletoo2]

This is great. You talk quickly, but not too fast to follow, but quick enough for even veterans to not get bored. Really useful info - even though I knew most of it, it is really well presented and clear and concise. Subbed!

[@ciyaasa]

Great tutorial, precise and concise

[@damion2226]

Cheers Arty. Great tips!!

[@jonesdenis1070]

man am blown off by your master piece

[@LaraSchilling]

Ooh, I might have to try mixing my backing vox as it’s own subgroup next time!

[@SkyeLabMusicGroup]

Or a few different subgroups, depending on how many background vocal parts you have. On this song, I think I used 2 or 3.

[@Kelly-rz1tn]

LEARNED SO MUCH !!

[@SaviourSallah]

You are a beast, teaching multiple solutions to 1 problem

[@JustinGamana]

apart from learning about mixing background vocals, I also realized that i'm too perfectionist with the recordings. you could hear the music in their headphones in the recording but it sounded really well. I have to stop seeking after the perfect recording... Thanks a lot!

[@beyondsounds2640]

This video is mind blowing.. when a experience meet up with pro. I appreciate your video sir.

[@XLmega]

Thank you very much for this mega class in a few minutes .... I learned a lot in a short time ..... Gratitude ... New writing... They sing a lot...Portugal

[@sonnyt-iosefa7761]

Thank you for sharing of your knowledge 😁😇👍🧡

[@udopiarecords]

This is a great video. Technically he is giving nothing but great tips. This is a great video that I would have loved as a beginner producer. Newbies, if you’re reading this save this one and practice these tips, they are all going to pop up time and time again on every track. Personally I would have cleaned up a bit on the muddy ness of the low end, but those harmonies were sounding solid as hell

[@darrensmusicstudio]

Wonderful video, thank you sir!

[@BeatsChill]

Short and straight to the point, thanks sir!

[@bobbysbackingtracks]

This tut was BAD ASS! Thanks Brother!

[@frwiss]

Really enjoy your channel. Super clear, in depth, and top notch. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@pibayprodgineer5695]

Youre a god send man!

[@SkyeLabMusicGroup]

Thanks Pibay! Glad you liked it :)

[@SavedPulley]

God bless u my brother

[@purephsr]

very helpful tutorial. thank you arty

[@mrpudikin]

Thanks a lot for this.. was needed

[@symonmarcusmusic2403]

Freaking Good Man☀️🔥 This is so helpful. Most of it I know but I didnt know the stretching Feature direct with the option button.🙏 Thx and keep on doing this great Stuff Greetings from Switzerland

[@johnnygarcia6359]

One of the best videos I’ve seen on the topic! I love the graphics and the way you bring attention to what you’re updating in the daw as you go along. Definitely subscribing to this channel!

[@deesee2008]

Fantastic channel.Thank you

[@Joeherman]

Love the track and love your techniques. I am located in Manhattan and recorded and I am mixing a song that I’m excited about. I wish I could stop by your studio and play it for you to get a few pearls of wisdom. Thanks for the video.

[@BuddhaB123]

fantastic video

[@armbrovmusic8288]

Nice I learned something extra to add to my thing.

[@onseanzion4363]

this video is GOLDDDDDDDDD

[@charliekey2979]

Great job man!

[@evaeilea]

Thank you for that! Simple and effective 👍🏽

[@golfmanbil]

What a great Tutorial! Thank You

[@tonybarber3535]

I love this guy !! God bless you sir

[@SkyeLabMusicGroup]

Hey Tony, thanks. So you really play the funk on that bass!!! Nice. I worked with some great players back in the day, Bootsy, Marcus Miller, Victor Bailey. But only saw Stanley Clarke on stage (the greatest ever!!!) Keep funkin!!!

[@tonybarber3535]

Thank you that’s means a lot coming from greatnesses such as yourself ❤️

[@lovelymusicnow2883]

Now these are REAL pro tutorials! Great job mate, you got a new sub!

[@griffini19]

Haha.

[@tatendamagodi9325]

Gated reverb exactly what iv been looking for

[@nigelcarren]

I like your accent mate, I have a feeling you know where the bodies are buried! 🤫👍🇬🇧

[@SkyeLabMusicGroup]

Hey, we don't talk about the stuff we know not to talk about, you understand? 😂

[@subhodyuti]

Thanks for sharing, very useful 🙌🙌 🙏

[@SkyeLabMusicGroup]

Hey guys, glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment 👍

[@irecki1]

Master!

[@Mio-fu1sr]

nice clean and spicy...bravo maestro

[@miltonex]

Nice gate trick!!!! New sub!!! Cheers

[@AndrewdLavigne]

An absolute pro man

[@corneliuslablah8901]

I like that song btw ,n i believed her when she said it ll be the time of my life, nice voice

[@kelvindelr]

This is great, totally learned a lot from this video. Appreciate it very much!

[@RGRift1]

Dope 👍

[@thesuncollective1475]

Gating is the lick..Thanks man..I'm gonna check the band out too...they have a cool retro vibe

[@SkyeLabMusicGroup]

Thanks. Just checked your page again, and I really love the R&B sound you have! The writing (not necessarily the production) has that '90s vibe👍.

[@nertilavretodanielmustafa]

Nice 👌👌🔥

[@therainmaka6455]

Nice 👍🏾

[@valentinomusic474]

Thanks 👌👌

[@gerardlake]

Great tips & excellent video need another vid on de essing and mix bus

[@SkyeLabMusicGroup]

Hey Master of Shots! Yes, good ideas. Stay tuned. 👍

[@davidandrade2161]

Hey! Very nice, straight to the point video! You just got a new subscriber!

[@jayswiss4201]

just what i needed man, awesome!

[@AndrewLeSynt]

I so in Love with that New York Slang !!! damn, i am hungry! i need a Pizza now

[@toplayeronthebeat129]

GREAT

[@JiosX]

Good demonstration. You earned a sub

[@mellodope8904]

As always, DOPE!

[@SkyeLabMusicGroup]

Hey Mello, glad you liked it. New video coming tomorrow (I hope) Thanks.

[@joelonsdale]

Great video. You could use the Panner plugin on the group bus to adjust the width of the group, rather than bring the individual channels on.

[@SkyeLabMusicGroup]

Yes, good point. Yes, you can change the panning mode in logic. But that would also limit me from going extreme, in case I wanted to pan full left or right. But excellent point, thanks. 👏

[@jesyrey9019]

SALUDOS desde Guatemala, no se mucho ingles, pero tus videos me parecen tan valiosos que no me importa estar con el subtitulo y retrocediendo para comprender al máximo. simplemente me parece increíble como explicas.gracias a Dios por tu vida wow

[@fredthebread6573]

great video! extremely helpful

[@yadinmichaeli12]

Amazing thank you so much for this awesome tutorial

[@kidaneweldeyesusagede1415]

thank you

[@ELMCinc]

This really helped me a lot thanks 😊

[@jpilot07]

Definitely learned a lot!

[@SkyeLabMusicGroup]

Thanks Jorge! Please check out our latest video, 18 Mix Tricks for 2 Track Beats. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4atkopuq8pme9k Lot's of good quick tips in there. Hope you find it useful! 👍

[@rayraysguitar]

thank you!!!

[@SkyeLabMusicGroup]

Hey Ray, thanks for the comment. Please check out the rest of our Channel if you have a chance. Thanks 👍

[@maxbundles1597]

please, do a tutorial for mix from start to finish. i jus love the way you explained your way. i feel like i learn quicker and understand better than other youtube...but anyway i got champagne on iceeee....god bless your potential

[@Sammy-official]

Respect!!

[@SkyeLabMusicGroup]

Thanks Sami. I appreciated the comment. Please check out the rest of our channel if you can. 👍

[@shaylahamady]

This has helped me SO much. Thank you!

[@8jackrusselterrier]

🐐

[@무무로제]

Me after the video: Chaaammpagnne Oonnn Iccccce 🥂🥂🍾

[@KingFyyah]

All glory to God for you sharing this work. I understand what said and will give it a shot 👉🏽🔥💯⭐

[@SkyeLabMusicGroup]

Hey FB, did you try it out? How did it work for you?

[@lyneicehaynes4922]

I like to sing BandLab and I really like to sing with backing vocals and lead vocals from BandLab because I love singing.

[@CyanBlackflower]

I'm using and very much still learning different DAWS than those featured here. I use Ableton Live 10 Suite w MAX 7, Reason 10 (Suite), Cubase 9 Pro, and several add- on's, plug-in's which are compatible with them, any one of which allows me to mix and edit much the same as this, since most "suite" versions of most DAWS have the same features more or less. While this video shows off Arty's familiarity with his DAW, and gives a taste of what one can do, when one knows their way around, it also give the viewer a tiny glimpse at the end of how editing can throw the finished audio way out of sync with the visuals in the finished product, unless THAT is processed similarly with video editing. Quite a lot of work. And a lot of fun to play with while learning it.

[@SkyeLabMusicGroup]

Hey Cyan. The video's just a clip I took from a different song. We never did a video for that song. I think it's more interesting seeing the girls than watching the bar move on the editing window as I was playing the mix. So I guess I should have made it more obvious that it wasn't the same song at all., so there would be no confusion about it. But for any music video, it's the video editing that has to sync to the music, not the other way around. And that never would have gotten past me. :) Thanks for your comment.

[@CyanBlackflower]

@@SkyeLabMusicGroup I'm sorry, I never meant to imply that YOU yourself did the audio/video sync, nor the order in which this may be done, only that it Must be done to present a smooth, natural looking final production, (We've all seen many "sloppy" jobs" if we've ever seen those old MTV videos from back in the 80's & 90's and so on...) and that this added dimension requires THAT much more attention and skills to make the interface work.

[@SkyeLabMusicGroup]

Yep, no problem. My mistake was probably making it look too close. Or I should have put a disclaimer that it was from another video. I'm sure that if that's what you thought, others did as well, So I really appreciate the feedback. 👍

[@tomloftus8275]

great stuff, your videos have always been spot-on regarding pro content, but your presentation style is much more natural than before. And I often listen to A/B moments in technical videos and I think " I never hear a difference" but here you really cleaned some vocals up and made them pop. I learned stuff here,, cant ask for more,thanks.

[@SkyeLabMusicGroup]

Hey Tom, thanks. I guess I'm settling in maybe, but these videos are really hard I have to say! I take my hat off to the guys with 470 videos up there! Wow! Got a new one coming tomorrow. :)

[@rubyredinfinite9949]

The tutorial is great!! but the end product isn't very nice with the track.... it sounds too dull. But all the in between steps, great explanation!!! THANKS

[@SkyeLabMusicGroup]

Thanks Ruby. I appreciate the comment. (but it's not the final mix, and it's not mastered) But everyone hears things differently, so you can use these techniques and create exactly what you're hearing in your head :)

[@mr.nobody68]

Whenever I try to mix BGVs, I always ask myself What would Brian Wilson do? I usually fail spectacularly but this question gets me on the right path

[@DewaveProductions]

This is good content

[@ronisdiary94]

Great video!! Very well explained!