How to Mix Vocals to a Stereo (2-Track) Beat

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I love how he starts making fun and then he teaches us. Thank you!

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[@nate_creates]

Great video as usual, Wayne! I noticed that you use the drop-down menus when choosing plugins. Since you’re on PT 2019, you can just left-click the insert slot and start typing the name of the plugin and it’ll search for it instantly. Huge time saver! If you already knew this then nvm haha

[@rickystinsell8999]

I appreciate you, boss. This was definitely something I've been struggling with. Gonna have to try and translate these lessons to reaper but overall thank you for the tips.

[@ChiefIzzy229]

Homie, Your intros make my day! I appreciate all the info & laughs alike.

[@CScriptMusic]

The Oxford joint added a lot of excitement to the vocal ‼️

[@deeproduza]

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[@Growhouse_Pat]

Whenever I watch videos from you or someone else on mixing and y'all describe a fire mixing technique that I already use I feel good about myself lmao. That light compression into a parallel compressor technique is my go to! Keep up the fire content man gonna have to get a mi from ya sometime

[@PeaceKING]

Would there be anyway for you to show a tutorial based on using complete beginner stock plugins (Protools First) ?

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[@rockjonez61]

I just found you bro and I like your energy. I’m working on a project just happens to be ALL 2-TRACK BEATS (it’s by design) and your was video pops up randomly, out of the blue. I’ll be following you from here on out. Thanks for the tips.

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Mane I made something last nigh so cold with this help

[@colebarksdalemusic]

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[@August23rd]

Yo could you do a video explaining the frequency spectrum

[@davidkeller8084]

Ok, I am old school rock & roll not a real fan of this type of music but, this was very useful info and I love your video presence and your true passion and enthusiasm, great job

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[@vincentparker4460]

I used some of your same techniques in Fl Studio 20, it started bubbling as I like it Bro. I just want to say Thank you, Wayne.✊🏿💪🏽

[@ronflips]

Same bro, i watched his tutorial videos & applied to fl studio. It works great

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@@ronflips Yes I still check him on a reg.💪🏿

[@StevenSoto]

He said bubbling 🤣🤣 I HEAR THAT. I’m gonna deff try this. I always notice something wrong with my mixes. I need this !

[@vincentparker4460]

@@StevenSoto Hay Bro. this is a good start, all mixes will not be alike. Try to tailor each song like a brand new suit, and you'll notice the difference.

[@StevenSoto]

@@vincentparker4460 True that. Some tracks I spit with aggression but other tracks are smooth like Lo-Fi so it will be different. Thanks.

[@dice7034]

bro i have been mixing for a while too and have my own home studio set up where i work out of and the way you explain things will help other inspired engineers understand whats happening in the box, i for sure have learned and found some helpful techniques. yessir

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[@OfficialRCASH]

Thanks Wavy Wayne very informationl but also fun-to watch

[@dene3524]

I really appreciate the videos! I’m an upcoming Singer/Songwriter and Producer/Engineer so these have helped A LOT. Could you make a video where you show exactly where the meters are at using different metering like K-14, Protools Classic, ETC metering on recording and mixing RnB vocals? I’m not sure when it’s okay to let your volume go over the peak level you set. (I hope this made sense lol)

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[@JaiGarrett]

do this for studio one 5

[@MikkiPhresh]

Inflation plugin at the end is close to the softube saturation knob which you can get for free if you own the the scarlett focusrite interface.

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Switched from cubase to protools a few years ago ..I gotta admit I’ve learned all the basic and more from you..even purchased one of your templates ..keep doing your thing bro

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This the best tutorial online ... simple, well articulated, and to the fxcking point!!! May the almighty bless you with whatever you want in the world brother!!!

[@neilvezz7059]

Hey Wavy, the delay automation is sick yow. i also downloaded this tutorial in case i want to watch it later but started watching it now. its dope watching you work its dope because im excited to learn new things from the Editing Jedi

[@vzbeatz1706]

great methods.. however any compressor that carries a dry and wet mix knob is already parallel but your method is def great to zero in.. very simple for people that cant figure out side chaining.. that same method can be dedicated on to vocals side chaining them to create a pocket over the two track using C4 & C1 comp gate stereo is def a great option for de-esser nd presence exciter on vocals and buses.. nice demonstration . good work bro

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[@waynewav]

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[@roclovely7593]

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[@sjtheartisan]

Yo I just happened to come across your video! Man I haven't worked with 2 tracks in a long time because I or my team and I produce our records in-house, so it was cool to watch and revisit it, definitely dig your style of mixing, brotha! I also agree that even though we have more toys to work with, the stock plugins in Pro Tools is fire and super capable of making a great mix. Thanks for posting!

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Thanks for the jewels Wayne! Been using that parallel comp like a pro since I watched your video. Good looking bro

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Love the channel! Can you a similar video using stock ProTool plugins only?

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[@youngimage901]

I’m feeling this mix bro

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[@cashinfluenced3650]

Great vid, but i need someone to proof read those questions in mixing services! thanks again tho

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Much love bro that delay automation was a game changer for me!

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Excellent session. Just love the way you explain things. Thanks

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[@StevenSoto]

Gonna try this out. Honestly I have gotten frustrated at times and wanted to give up cause the sound I desire is not obtained. Thank you for this.

[@arkaezian2703]

Any luck ?

[@StevenSoto]

@@arkaezian2703 Yea.. check my songs.. all my latest videos are on 2 tracks...

[@RothchildBlue]

Do one for Logic Pro X, cause I can’t follow this one without having Pro tools .

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[@livin6592]

Yo. Diff tools but same technique. Just follow that n u’ll get it poppin over there too. A lot of my mixes use stock plugins even.

[@pavmx703]

You might need to get more familiar with your DAW. Unless he's doing something that's using a DAW specific feature, you can do it in any DAW. I could see if he was using a plugin that only came with PT but that's not the case.

[@TXNITRUE]

It’s practically exactly the same brotha. All DAWs have the same concept just a different technique in each one. Either way or going to make it your own.

[@shonixl]

I’m dealing with this now. I bought beats from a guy and didn’t know I needed the stems for the beat until I purchased a beat from Beat Stars and it gave me the option. I went back to the producers I bought beats directly from and they told me their computer was stolen or they reconfigured their hard drive and they no longer have them. So I’m stuck with wave and mp3 tracks 😩

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they lowdown for not hipping you on that and not giving you the multitrack

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[@BillyHATEsin]

I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge

[@joshrainbow-IceTenor]

yeahhhhhh you're the man - that was what I work with daily and had some problems with fitting the vocal in - Wavy solved the problem and now my rec sounds better - Thanks Wayne for making this video...super dope...:-)

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[@ChrisJohnsonDrums]

Got my drank and my 2 track👌 This is super helpful, thank you!

[@brucehathcockmusic]

Thank you so much bro.

[@angelno.13]

really hope this finds you, 2 questions: 1. When it comes to master, do you master mixed vocals and the ‘mastered’ 2 track together? 2. What volume are you peaking at for vocals when recording to a 2track -10db as your usual?

[@nicolasmacias5218]

I mean typically for a master track you use a separate session and a full bounced out mix with the beat and vocals together on one 2track. As far as the vocals, every track/recording will be different depending on artist, session, mic and presets. There's no precise volume for vocals you van set every time

[@nicolasmacias5218]

Also for vocals, it depends on style and genre. For hip hop the sweet spot is usually whereever the snare is in the mix. Vocal level should be equal to the snare level. Hopefully that helps!

[@Hugoknots]

By definition, you would never “master” a vocal track - that’s not mastering. Mastering is the final quality check and processing phase before releasing and only happens on a full stereo track. There’s no set number you should have vocals peaking at. Generally, don’t clip your converters and your good. Later just lower or raise the volume to sit right in the mix.

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Can you set up a template from this method?

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🗣Bro I been needing you to make a video bout sitting the vocals in the mix and you did it big up bro and thanks again 💯💯

[@fls954studios8]

Videos getting better and better, just when I thought you was running out of stuff to say. Don't recall you doing a video on side chains and how they can affect the plugins, so maybe you can squeeze that one in. over all you get an A because the videos are very clear and easy to follow along.

[@29djandy]

Thank you for this. I be mixing songs with just the master beat but dint know how yo mix fit the vocal in.

[@jordangressman5164]

around 8 or 9:00 minutes in, you used c4 as a dynamics controller on your 2-track for your vocals to sit in the midrange. i’ve been using a technique with pro-q3 where i sidechain my vocals to the pro-q3 insert on my 2-track, and do the same exact thing. now my question is, (generally speaking of course,) should i be doing this technique how YOU did? where you’re using the beat as your sidechain trigger to make room for the vocals in the midrange? or with my vocals sidechained (like how i’m already doing it,) or both? any answers are appreciated 🙏

[@hadifares5919]

i would say try both and see what works better for you. i would assume the pro q way would give a more natural sound of compression and headroom.

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You gained a subscriber from this video. Thank you I have been struggling with this for a while

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[@AxlMcDanielsss]

Can someone please clarify this for me. So if I get a 2 track beat that is too loud, on Logic Pro can I select the beat then head to the Region section and turn down the beat with the gain there rather than using the fader

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Man you been teaching me so much

[@NicholasRobertsMusic]

Love your energy man. Learned a ton! Thank you.

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You dropped this years ago, I'm revisiting for a client project. Hands-down the best intro line ever... If carpe deim was a person...hahaha "You got that 2-track huh?!?" 😌😂😂

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[@kcjohnson4178]

Keep coming back this my 3rd time watching this video. Having issues with vocals drowning out the beat.

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Now doing parralel compressor with STUDIO RACK from waves

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if I had to guess. I'd say people who got butthurt from the opening clip.

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Yo i have a question , can you do this with stock plug ins on protools ? N if so , you should make a video about it on somehow making it on stock plugs 😇

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16:37 what’s the difference for pre or the other option ?

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Can you explain your philosophy behind compression before eq in the vocal please?

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Man, you are helping me a lot!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@jrosboston9106]

you should make templates for Reason.

[@TheIconRecords]

Always enjoy watching your cool tutorials Mr.Wayve, which has in fact helped us on some of our Mixing projects Do you however, have a video describing how home studio music producers can get their mixes, particularly the Vocals to sound clear/POP over the much smaller & cheaper Phone/Mobile speaker devices as most music is streamed today and most people watch/stream using their Mobile/Laptop devices... appreciate your thoughts :)

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[@youngmozardtpeterlindhardt3829]

Can you do a video with track in debth. Like i use compressor her, eq and so far

[@imJayHendrixx]

what camera and lenses do you use?