How To Mix Vocals on Ableton Live 10 | Tutorial

How To Mix Vocals on Ableton Live 10 | Tutorial
I've received tons of requests to make a tutorial on mixing vocals on ableton live 10. So this is going to be a nice little introduction to anyone that has never mixed vocals before, or if you're just curious about how I do it. Even though I know I still have a lot left to learn with mixing vocals, I figured I'd share with you my process as of now :)
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[@fa0179]

This was really good. All the other vocal tutorials on youtube seemed gimmicky or only applicable for vocals that already have a bunch of editing done one them (so just someone slapping a bunch of effects on a vocal lmao). This actually explained the basics/starting point of making raw vocals good! (especially the breath and volume adjustment on each part). You gave us your secret sauce.

[@AutumnGardMusic]

D ExtraSoft Im so glad you found it helpful! Vocal mixing can get confusing so I really wanted to make it easy to understand. Thanks for the feedback! I really appreciate it 🙌

[@Cryosion]

Vocals can be so tough to work with, great tips! Compressors and EQs are definitely your best friends!

[@AutumnGardMusic]

Cryosion yes! They make a huge difference for vocals for sure!

[@jasminetawahangsubba6857]

@@AutumnGardMusic Hi where do I find this saturator and EQ?

[@ActorFlautista]

FINALLY SOMEONE WHO EXPLAINS IT RIGHT!!! Everyone else just shows a process as if the new user knew what each step means and does! Thank you!!!

[@AutumnGardMusic]

Thanks so much for the feedback! Hope to continue making more tutorials like this one! 😁

[@modernmusicstudio303]

Thanks for starting with a fully raw vocal take! You did a great job at breaking up the tutorial into sections to simplify it!

[@jash2331]

Hey don’t know if I’m too late but a gate at the beginning of the rack would be really nice to block out any unwanted background noise and also eq before compressor so the vocals are cleaned before being compressed....Hope I helped in some way great video.

[@AutumnGardMusic]

Great advice! Thank you!

[@lwazzzyoutuber]

@joshpompey this is super helpful, will apply this to my song cover. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6TToX-Qh52cfMk

[@lolo-fj7dt]

dude i don’t ever comment but this video was honestly the most helpful music video i’ve ever watched. like THANK YOU 🙏

[@pitofomen]

Hands down the best vocal guide on KZbin!

[@yan2410]

Finally.. After frustrating with my probelm, i found this really helpful video. Thank you so much... Now you got me as your new subscriber

[@jtmlmass]

Very nice video. Loved how I could see every detail because sometimes I see tutorials which they have a lot already going on since the beginning and you don't get that starting point right. Thanks!

[@liemgarciaofficial3524]

Thank you so much! I just got my focusrite solo 3weeks ago and opt to use the Ableton Live 11. I have zero clue how to use it but seeing this makes a lot more sense. God bless you!

[@missingframeproductions8238]

You are amazing for this!! You made it easy to understand and I loved being able to see your process! A million thanks!!!

[@AutumnGardMusic]

You’re very welcome!

[@enolamo526]

Best vocal tutorial fr, thankz for this!!

[@deaddiamond3698]

Thanks a lot! I am just starting with recording and your video helped me understand what to do with my vocals

[@bineetgulati9]

Thanks Autumn. This was really helpful. Explained in the most simplest manner.

[@AutumnGardMusic]

You’re very welcome!

[@lucaschurchill-browne9664]

Thank you for a great video! I'm fairly new to ableton so this video really helped me out a lot! All the other videos were much more confusing and using a million plug ins while you used ableton only. So great.

[@AdanDaRapPhenomenon]

this is the stimulus check of ableton videos, would recommend 5/5

[@AutumnGardMusic]

Adam X this may be the best compliment on a video I’ve ever received 😂 thank you! Glad you liked!

[@AutumnGardMusic]

@@AdanDaRapPhenomenon My dog’s mom asked

[@edgardelprado]

Awesome tips and explanations. Much appreciated! I've tried them already and they come in really handful during the process. Cheers!

[@AutumnGardMusic]

Thanks for the feedback! Glad you found this video helpful ! 😁

[@dobetterwill8003]

Ay this is very helpful thank you ⭐️

[@FarTooBaked]

Thank you for this video. I can finally mix my own vocals with some idea of what I'm doing! :)

[@AutumnGardMusic]

FarTooBaked yess!!! I’m glad you found this helpful!!

[@nateg251]

Appreciate the tutorial Autumn! Great video

[@AutumnGardMusic]

B&N glad I could help! 😁

[@MegaKyleTaylor]

Just got Ableton and have never used software like this before! This was super helpful in getting started - feeling like I actually have some tools to play with now :) Thanks for making!

[@AutumnGardMusic]

You’re very welcome!

[@rohanbrore]

just as needed. thank you

[@muffin10ization]

great lesson thanks.

[@vanessalouzon]

Thank you so much for this! Very helpful and simple. And your song is great by the way!

[@AutumnGardMusic]

You’re so welcome!

[@zenaharkati1801]

Thank you so much for the help its so. much appreciated. Truly grateful!!!!

[@AutumnGardMusic]

You’re so welcome! 😁

[@riponmallik5482]

You are so brilliant, I love you so much.

[@kelevyoungblood]

interesting and inspirational seeing someone else engineer. I like how you simplififed the concept of leveling/balancing volume

[@AutumnGardMusic]

Yesss I’m all about keeping it simple. If I was obsessed with getting too technical and “perfect” I feel like I would never get anything done lol.

[@markdavidisconvinced]

Thank you! this really helps me alot. God bless!

[@JohnBorja]

wow this is very Helpful! thank you!

[@AutumnGardMusic]

You’re very welcome!

[@roxdevlinhorton1639]

Thank you, really helpful

[@VenDja]

You're amazing💜

[@riponmallik5482]

Excellent! I love you so much

[@anamnesis726]

Wow super clear and simple! Tyvm!! Really cool vocals too! :)

[@AutumnGardMusic]

You’re so welcome!

[@fidelestevaniofrank4035]

the video I have been looking for!!! omg thank you so much!!!!

[@AutumnGardMusic]

I’m so happy this video was helpful to you! THANK YOU so much for taking the time to comment. I really needed some positivity today, so thank you so much for that! Keep making music!

[@fidelestevaniofrank4035]

@@AutumnGardMusic Gurrrrl I watched so many videos and they made it complicated 😵 your video was direct and easy for a beginner like me to understand. Thank you 🌞

[@mcdan2696]

Excellent instructor!

[@AutumnGardMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@adrienneadamson5504]

Thanks girl! Love learning from other woman! 💓💓💓

[@AutumnGardMusic]

Thank you for the feedback! Glad you found this helpful!

[@DrJekyllMrHealth]

Thank you for a great vid Autumn!

[@AutumnGardMusic]

Glad you liked! Thanks for watching!

[@mxgickm]

Extremely helpful! Thank you so much!

[@AutumnGardMusic]

You’re very welcome!

[@edenskylormeus]

Thanks for your help! God Bless you!

[@AutumnGardMusic]

You’re so welcome!

Very helpful! Thanks so much! ✨

[@svshreevijay6]

Wow. Thanks for saving my money! Love from India!

[@Jrraine]

This perfect. Thanks.

[@AutumnGardMusic]

You’re so welcome!

[@Longtongstudio]

I learn a lot form you thank you very much [Form Thailand]

[@AutumnGardMusic]

You’re very welcome!

[@singsimpleplaysimple4978]

Hi, Many many thanks for the tutorial. I have followed your steps in Ableton to edit my vocal and its sound much better than before. Only thing I am concerned is crispy and clean voice which I am lacking off. Is there any suggestion you can give to make that happen or is there any way I can send you a sample of my voice so you can recommend me what to do? Many many thanks in advance!!!!!!

[@glenngolson2285]

Awesome video! I am new to ableton 11 and recording vocals over backing tracks. I want to lower the volume of just the chorus on the backing track and just can’t seem to figure it out! Can you provide the detailed steps for a newly? Thanks

[@enzi_r9810]

5:52 this part is so reliefing haha , i didnt have that pluggin XD .. Thankss for the understanding and the tips!👍👍

[@coldspacemusic]

Really helpful and to the point! Thank you for that! You have a Really nice voice btw

[@AutumnGardMusic]

Yay! So glad you found it helpful! And thank you!

[@dimascintronofficial911]

I like that idea about the breathe parts 💪

[@AutumnGardMusic]

Cintron Official thank you! leaving them in but just reducing the volume sounds a bit more natural to me 😄

[@cherrymassacre2619]

such a simple and easy 2 understand tutorial :)

[@AutumnGardMusic]

So glad you found it helpful! Thank u for the feedback!

[@hhotrimusic]

Very helpful!!

[@AutumnGardMusic]

Glad I could help!

[@moeganim3509]

Thank you you solved a big problem for the engineers

[@AutumnGardMusic]

You're very welcome! I'm so glad!

[@JEtienneMusic]

That was awesome! went from great to WOAH!

[@AutumnGardMusic]

Joseph Harrison thanks so much! Tried to make it simple and easy to understand 😄

[@padfoot1731]

Thank so much, this was very helpful👍

[@AutumnGardMusic]

You're welcome! Glad I could help!

[@rajeevrana8957]

Nice idea, there was great difference between before and after. I would like to try the same. Can you please help me out that how to add saturator effect on the audio effects rack? i dnt find the saturator option on my Ableton Live 10

[@digitalsoundcreative3716]

This is awesome! Very simple and really effective tips. I wish I could sing... its really hard to find good vocals to work with in sample packs.

[@AutumnGardMusic]

Digital Sound Creative thanks a bunch! Yeah I’m really gonna try to work on acapellas. I have one out right now for sale (link in description lol) but I definitely want to do more; also I really want to learn how to tune vocals. Gonna try learning melodyne soon and once I do, I’ll make an updated video!

[@samvanschie21]

Thank you so much!

[@AutumnGardMusic]

You’re very welcome !

[@SatwikkPanigrahy]

very helpfull !!!

[@TriciatheTerrible]

Thanks so much for this!!

[@AutumnGardMusic]

Tricia G you’re welcome! Glad I could help! 😄

[@moonlightbae69]

Good video !!!

[@DeejayMoveOfficial]

Thank you

[@pedromonza]

Best tutorial.

[@AutumnGardMusic]

Thank you!

[@bandit8581j]

Thank you so much :))

[@AutumnGardMusic]

You're welcome!

[@007mahen]

Thank You.......!

[@ashanrodrigo9929]

Thankyou ♥️😍

[@AutumnGardMusic]

Glad I could help! 😁

[@Ashlinjoshi]

Thankuu for your information

[@melvintito]

Any idea how to get karaoke tracks from you tube and 7 it with ableton live lite thanks

[@gracejhlim5816]

Do the audio effects also apply to the doubled track and harmonies?

[@jobrodriguez3016]

You Are Awesome

[@AutumnGardMusic]

YOU are awesome! Thanks!

[@madhurimondal7182]

You have demonstrated a tough thing so easily... Thank you...

[@AutumnGardMusic]

MADHURI MONDAL glad you found it helpful! Thank you for the feedback!

[@madhurimondal7182]

Autumn Gard you are most welcome....😊

[@tafarahwacha9845]

Don't forget to invert that phase when doubling vocals

[@alexismelchor10]

What does that mean bro?

[@hugsie-music]

No need to invert 2 different takes

[@ggsboyz691]

Keep doing music, its si cool someday you will Get there!!!

[@AutumnGardMusic]

Thanks so much! You as well! 😁

[@kevincelestial4675]

nice content!

[@AutumnGardMusic]

Thank you!!

[@granj9836]

great for beginners

[@AutumnGardMusic]

Gezzer Grandeur happy to hear that! 😁Thanks for the feedback!

[@giliaa6603]

Hi, you are stunning and really hipp to learn from you! I wanted to ask, what software did you use for the computer?

[@AutumnGardMusic]

ableton! :D

[@danieli20201]

Hi, you are soooo amazing ! and really hipp to learn from you! I wanted to ask, what software did you use for the computer?

[@AutumnGardMusic]

Thanks so much! Ableton live 10 😁

[@danieli20201]

@@AutumnGardMusic Thank you! Does she own How can not download it to your computer?

[@abnerian]

lovely piece but may i ask that you do a tutorial for a "layman" peferrebly from the moment you are about to open the software, thank you.

[@LucidVisionMane]

Wow this song sounds amazing, I wonder if it’s out 👀 love the robotic sound running parallel with the vocals . I’d love to make some songs like this

[@AutumnGardMusic]

Thanks so much! The song is out on Spotify :) although, I cringe at my mixing cuz it was released over a year ago I believe and I think I’ve grown as a music producer since then haha it’s called “tear us to pieces”

[@LucidVisionMane]

Autumn Gard yes! I can see the growth even from the time between tear us to pieces and hold on close. Keep making music!! I love discovering new talent and seeing the progress. I want to be an artist as well! I’m trying to learn how to learn vocal tuning in ableton, it’s overwhelming with all the configurations but I got this. You and I both are gonna do something big with music I can see it ! 🦋

[@AutumnGardMusic]

Eddie Jayy oh heck yeah! Let’s keep doing music everyday!

[@omerfaran8514]

Thank you very much for your tips! Just one thing, correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think you can do doubling like this (duplicating the track) as it will only add volume. I think you need the second track to be different in pitch and/or time. I'm still a beginner though so I'd be happy to know if I got it wrong

[@AutumnGardMusic]

You’re very welcome! And I greatly appreciate your feedback! 😄 Honestly I just go with what sounds good to me. I don’t worry too much about what’s the right or wrong way of doing things. If it sounds super muddy and distorted, I’ll tweak it till it sits well in the mix. I’m not an expert by any means. But if people are curious to see my process of mixing vocals, here it is lol I’m sure it’ll change over time too! Just keep doing your research and you’ll figure out your own process as well! Keep making music!

[@omerfaran8514]

@@AutumnGardMusic Thanks Autumn wish you all the best with your music! Take care

[@Rajivgond]

You Amzing👌😊

[@AutumnGardMusic]

Glad I could help! Thank you!

[@zillyzonka999]

Any reason you don't change to the standard highpass shape on your low cut EQ? Also, if you don't delay-offset your vocal double, it just makes the vocal louder and can create phasing issues.

[@AutumnGardMusic]

Michael Williams no particular reason. This is just how I’ve always done it thus far :) always seeking to learn more though! For instance, I’m looking into getting iZotope nectar soon. Love what that plugin does for vocals!

[@reyesbreurkens7092]

Where can I find the saturator?

[@RandomlyOniC]

💙💙

[@AutumnGardMusic]

Randomly Oni C 🙌🙌😁😁

[@wavformation]

Tell em!

[@AutumnGardMusic]

Wav.Formation thank you!

[@dasiegel]

Do you put the original vocals down raw whenever you sing or do vocals on Ableton? Meaning is 100% of the mixing afterwards or do you have to put certain settings on before you say anything into the mic. I got the blue snowball based on your other video. Thx!

[@AutumnGardMusic]

Hey there! I lay down the raw vocals first and then I’ll mix :)

[@dasiegel]

@@AutumnGardMusic awesome, holy Lord this is hard to learn lol

[@AutumnGardMusic]

@@dasiegel it is a lot to learn for sure. but keep doing it! the more you do, the better you'll get. also just know the journey of making good music can be quite long. but if you fall in love with the process, you'll never stop :)

[@dasiegel]

@@AutumnGardMusic thank you and thanks for the great videos!

[@Kagetips]

Thank you for your great advice. It was really usefull!!!! :) About the SATURATOR. Is it a plug-in I need to download? I could not find it in Ableton, but when I search on the internet, I can't find the one you use. Can you help me ? ( or another nice person :) )

[@AutumnGardMusic]

Happy you've found it helpful! 😁 And the saturator should be in your audio effects! Did you end up finding it? which version of ableton do you have?

[@Kagetips]

@@AutumnGardMusic I have checked know. I could not find Saturator in the audio effects. I have Ableton Live 10 lite. Is it because it is the "lite" version I have, that the Saturator is't in the program?

[@AutumnGardMusic]

@@Kagetips I think that might be why! I think it’s probably in ableton intro. Ableton lite has limited features

[@jamesashaolu6326]

You are superb

[@AutumnGardMusic]

James Ashaolu thank you so much! 🙌

[@edoo638]

definitely missing more compression as in a multiband compressor, a de esser and a sidechain on the effects. I also add a channel eq to add more color

[@emilycawley4761]

Hi! Where can I find the saturator? Thanks!

[@AutumnGardMusic]

In the audio effects! It’s in ableton intro and above. Sadly not available on ableton lite.

[@florencebonner1223]

How can you get close to this with ableton lite? There’s no EQ 8 on there 🥺

[@AutumnGardMusic]

Maybe try cutting some of the lows with the auto filter! Otherwise save up for ableton intro! It’s so worth it !

[@thebossnocompetition8757]

Great information for an noob thanks

[@singsimpleplaysimple4978]

Like the kindness and consideration of your voice @ 5:51 Also what is the name of your song?

[@AutumnGardMusic]

Thank you! The name of the song is “tear us to pieces”

[@melvintito]

Any idea how to get karaoke tracks from you tube and use it with ableton live lite thanks

[@AutumnGardMusic]

Yes! So you’d need to grab the mp3, out it in ableton, make sure it’s on tempo, warp if needed. I may make a tutorial on warping a song so more ppl can know how to do this! It’s actually a very good skill to have

[@melvintito]

@@AutumnGardMusic I will wait for it,more power

[@THESTOICSAGE337]

How would I vocal comp

[@thisiskomal]

Hi Dear, I am trying to figure the comping part out and surprisingly unable to do it. Would if you could help me out with it. To be honest, your vedios are awesome for a beginner like me. Hope to hear from you soon.

[@AutumnGardMusic]

Komal Sharma hi there! Is there a specific question you have? If so, I can collect that info for a potential new video idea for the future! Or if you’re looking for a more one on one approach to learning, feel free to book a 30 minute session with me! autumngard.com/consult/

[@sameerdatta7287]

Hi Do u have any course of yours on any of the sites like skillshare , etc...

[@AutumnGardMusic]

I don’t but I want to eventually make my own version of an ableton course for sure

[@sameerdatta7287]

@@AutumnGardMusic Great! Make sure to inform us when it's done

[@krmokoljofficial7972]

I love u

[@elmcapp6032]

Instead of doubling your track just normalize the audio or bring the gain up on the track. Doubling the track is not adding presence it just seem that way because you increased the db level. Save processing power just turn up the gain on the track

[@AutumnGardMusic]

Thanks for the tip ! Will try this

[@Ashlinjoshi]

Polly chechiiii😍❤️✌️😅😅

[@meharshahbaz7918]

my abeleton does not showing option of Eq eight???

[@AutumnGardMusic]

What version of ableton do u have?

[@sumitp749]

Which software is this ???

[@AutumnGardMusic]

Ableton live 10 :)

[@markgibbins8724]

How do you clear background noise

[@AutumnGardMusic]

Great question! Use a gate for that. I’ll include that in future vocal mixing videos!

[@markgibbins8724]

Autumn Gard a gate works fine but what about the noise behind the actual vocal where there’s the singing