How to Record Vocals like a Pro from Your Home Studio! | The Keys to PROFESSIONAL QUALITY VOCALS

How to Record Vocals like a Pro from Your Home Studio! | The Keys to PROFESSIONAL QUALITY VOCALS
In this video, Que aka TheWavMan will show you how to record vocals like a pro from your home studio. 📺 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a video!
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
1:04 - Room Treatment
3:31 - Microphones
5:24 - Mic Placement
6:21 - Proximity Effect
8:36 - Headphone Balance
10:11 - Recording Levels
11:56 - PRO TIP: Using Templates/Presets
14:17 - Perfecting the Lead Vocal Performance
17:26 - LIVE RECORDING: Performing a Proper Lead Vocal
21:27 - Vocal Production/Arrangement
22:58 - EXAMPLE: Lead vs Vocal Production
24:44 - Vocal Editing
25:33 - Outro: Like & Subscribe!
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Facts

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without this youtube channel, i wouldn’t have record over 40 high quality songs. been watching since the old vocal tutorials, keep it going man 🤟🏽💯

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I downloaded the fruity loop how do I start recording

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i got the same question @@HolagTV

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great tutorial!

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[@davidkellymitchell4747]

The proper way to record music vocals for amateurs and pros is to have an absorbing baffle or blanket hanging directly behind the singer. What's in front of the singer or on the sides doesn't matter. The reason for that is the live side of the microphone is facing the singer when the mic is set to a cardioid pattern. You want to stop the sound bouncing off the wall behind the singer and returning into the live side of the mic. The mic is dead on the front and already rejecting room noise. What's going on behind the singer is what makes the nasty room noise. It's preferable to have a big live open room in front of the singer so it doesn't sound so dead and stuffy. The slight bleed of the cardioid pattern on the sides of the mic give the vocals some space unlike the dead closet sound. No charge for today's audio lesson. Most professional audio engineers don't know either. The totally dead vocal sound works better for talking voice-over artist.

[@omni6982]

@R3xred i mean, id do everything wav man said and have a decent blanket behind too

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Guys everything this man said is factually correct. this fr makes a difference when having a blanket/thick sound absorbing material right behind you 💯

[@StrykerGamingOfficial]

What about just having a mic filter that covers the whole microphone

[@punchilux5783]

Yoo super dope info! My sincerest thank you for taking the time to post it. If you see this and have the time, I have a quick question-- would quadratic diffusors behind the singer potentially sound good or do you def want absorption? Cheers!! - Punchi

[@livelife7877]

Thank you!I was putting the blanket in front instead of behind me

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Clear and inviting presentation with no pointless filler or fluff. Well done.

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I’m so glad I was recommended to this video. So much great knowledge dropped with the perfect tone. Not talked down to-just useful info. Thanks. I will not hesitate to share this with anyone starting a home studio!

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[@LoganOgletree]

I was already loving the tutorial, until you started singing, then I was actually just blown away. You sound incredible forreal! Keep up the awesome content. :)

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[@Ceshini1]

Wow, this was super informative and helpful for me, a singer-songwriter. I am attempting to learn how to properly record my songs and share them with the world and you covered so much information and even gave examples, which helps a ton. I will most certainly watch this video again and again. Thank you so much, I appreciate the work you put into helping out new creators like me. ❤

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[@exavierme]

Love the simplicity, clarity & professionalism of the video. A lot of tutorials on YT use language assuming we have enough knowledge & experience to know what they’re talking about. Honestly, I’m typically still lost. This one’s on point. Considering that template. Thank you!

[@ReidDaKid]

@exacierme I’m stuck on the templates. What does he mean with the templates what’s the process?

[@exavierme]

@@ReidDaKid That part was (& still is) the difficult part to grasp. If I understand it correctly, he means recording with the plugins/effects you intend to use, so that as your recording the song already sounds closer to the finished sound. This will also help fuel the artists and create or keep them in a Zone. Also, depending on whether you’re mixing it yourself or sending to someone, many engineers benefit from a wet mix (wet = with effects/more finished sound). I’m not sure if I’m explaining what you were asking, but if you’re asking what a template is; it’s a blue print or a pre-setup session within your DAW that will have all the pluggins and settings you typically use or need for a new session. Depending on your DAW you should have the ability to create your own template. This option is usually found within the “File” menu of the program. Alternatively, you can also purchase a template to use, like the ones he provides. If you consider buying a template, make sure you read the details to confirm you have everything required. For instance, there may be a template that has autotune settings in it, but you must have your own licensed copy of Autotune. Also, (if purchasing template) make sure you have the correct version of the software. For example, I once purchased a template that was meant for the highest tier version of my DAW and it didn’t work, I must’ve missed that in the description. My bad for long response, I wasn’t fully sure which part you were asking about so I responded to everything I thought you might ask. Feel free to ask more questions. I still consider myself new to music, but I’m glad to help when/how I can. ✌🏼

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[@TheWavMan]

Much love

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this video was so incredibly helpful and inspiring to me as an artist trying to record my EP out of my college dorm, i literally took notes while watching this and am going to put them up on my wall LOLLLL. thank you so much for taking the time to make this video it's going to help me and so many other artists so so much !!! I HOPE YOU WILL HEAR MY MUSIC ONE DAY

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[@scottall71]

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[@OfficialTonyTK]

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i never really want to take advice from others cause i feel like they’re just trying to flex on smaller artist or they’re just trying to get their views for money… but you, bro… thank you so much, i have so much respect for you bro. don’t ever stop what you’re doing. great work thank u sm bro

[@TheWavMan]

Much love bro

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[@MsCoolVibez]

Been guiding engineers based on the knowledge Ive gained from your page and I cant thank you enough. We were ready to give up. Yesterdays session was my first time speaking up confidently and my son sounded AMAZING. He did so good engineer wanted to add him to his show's lineup next week. 🤗🔥

[@TheWavMan]

That’s really dope, I’m glad I could help keep that fire lit under y’all. Keep doing y’all thing and much success to you all and your son 🌊🌊

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[@austinstone8552]

I greatly appreciate the inspiration you have for music and you should be a music coach because you know every single little detail about making a song I have been trying for years to just get a computer I finally got one but I don't have enough money for a microphone and I don't have beat making thing for the computer where I can make beats I know how to make beats I've done it in the past on fruity loops a long time ago but it's changed so much that I haven't been able to spend the time to go along with the change so now I'm behind but watching your videos gives me confidence that I can learn it again and make some good music my last computer that I made music on crash and I wasn't able to get anything off the computer and it really took a toll on me and that was over 10 years ago and I haven't made music since so I'm really behind but watching your videos like I said gives me the confidence to know that I am able to get back on making music so thank you for making this video. i appreciate it!!

[@ahmeddomingo]

I knew most of the techniques you've explained, however I was drawn into the video and liked the way you've explained. What stood out to me is the emotions part that I'm struggling with right now because I'm recording a song that I really like but I can't get myself to sound like I want to BUT after your video I think I'm gonna nail it. One last thing helps me a lot every time I record is vocal warm ups...IT MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE TO ME, Thanks for the video man, you deserve a Like and a subscribe, all the best. Peace.

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Snapped! 🤞🔥🔥 Gotta make this a FULL SONG !

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This is the best explanation of the recording process I’ve seen.so many great tips. Also your vocals are crazy good Thanks man!

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ok, this channel is different from others! this guy if you reading, you truly is passionate in sharing for real! thanks so much for this content! is a great start for me! 🥰😎

[@QuantumKatmusic]

Thanks for the tips man, it's been years since I recorded my voice and so I needed some brush up tips, I had to practice a lot to increase the punch in my voice cause all my singing muscles got all weak, it really is a muscle you gotta work out 💪 I have goldfish memory so I always got my lyrics in front of me but ive learned to hold it correctly

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[@TheWavMan]

🌊🌊

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Love this. Thank You!

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this really helps a lot, thankyou wavman😭🤘❤️

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Great job man! Very well explained.

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Yeooooo! This was exactly what I needed to watch to learn how to improve recording my vocals in my home studio. Thank you so much for making this video content bro. I thought about buying the kid roy template tonight, but I ended up buying the Juiced template - since he my favorite artist foreals. Much respect !

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Bro you deserve all the success coming your way. Super talented and informative. Thank you for the inspiration

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Bruh has the delivery aspect down to a tee. That’s the most rare aspect

[@TheWavMan]

Appreciate it, practice practice until it’s second nature 💯

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[@trapbeatproducer]

incredible video! this sh worth money! thank you man 🙏🏽, that's a lot to take in but what a great guide. i love the part about projecting the voice, which is what i do when i sing to myself, so i'll definitely use the technique described when recording vocals or rapping honestly man, thank you 💪🏽🥹 this is sick! 🔊

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Thanks for the advice man, I’m making music myself and this really helps!

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You’re a great teacher. Very articulate and concise. Thanks for the info, greatly appreciated. Keep up the good work man 👍

[@tbabi448]

ok so I'm self taught and been rapping for a lil over 2 years. everything you just said i thought/felt when i first started recording. i started listening to what people said the proper way to record was and have been unsatisfied with my recent completed tracks. i never knew why i did the things i did like the headphone flip, constant rehearsal even tho im recording myself, and even mastering the main vocal with min libs, but you just made it all make so much since. Now im feeling super inspired for music monday!!! Thank you soooooo much

[@Lilban1]

Yessir!! BRO you save my life ❤️ every vocals that I record all the time, I record dry vocals.. Now I will buy those presets ❤️❤️🥶

[@AvveNestor]

dope video as always bro, keep em coming

[@ericvasquez161]

Great video man! Very thorough with a lot of really helpful recording tips. Thank you!

[@JCEETWITCH]

By far the best tutorial out there!! Man i would love to hear this track you laid down in completion!!

[@nationalceg]

This is hands down THE most clear & complete tutorial of how to record vocals that we have EVER seen.

[@Skoolboyz2323]

Thanks man I’ve always only been a vocalist and had all this music equipment over here collecting dust but i def gonna start messing with it and do most of the things you said

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Bro, you really have a talent. Thanks for speaking with such passion and friendliness. God bless you thousands!

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I APPRECIATE YOU AND EVERYTHING YOU DO KING 🤘❤

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That little singing session you did was pretty good. Reminds me of a pop punk mixed with Juice World type vibe. I liked it. 🤙🏻

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Which song is it

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.WAVman, you are my new favorite! Glad I found you. Thanks for the vibes.

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Please do a vocal harmonies tutorial Brother, great vid as always

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Hey man this vocal video has helped out a lot my man, keep up with the content def turning that bell on

[@JenCeeOfficial]

Woah this is a great tutorial thanks, man!

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BY FAR ONE THE BEST TUTORIALS ON HOW TO REALLY STEP UP THE VOCAL RECORDINGS! Awesome awesome vid mang 🤗 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🏆

[@homayunelyasi5562]

It was very useful Thank you I got the voice I wanted

[@fourinthamornin]

I’ve been watching your videos man, you got some great tips to recording. I’m glad I passed by your page, I’m trying to up my music because it feels like somethings missing. I’m tired of recording with dry vocals and I want to hear what I want it to sound like. I just got auto tune and my DAW is FL Studio, I’m trying to hear myself with effects but I can only hear myself with overlapping vocals when I route my mic bus to my effects bus. I was hoping you could help me out with this dilemma. I want to be able to hear one voice with my effects not all the other voices that are overlapping for some reason.

[@macywood4619]

This is a whole class. Thank you for this information.

[@Ryanvatz]

This was crazy helpful, thank you!

[@racheloshaksmusic]

I love your voice man, such a good, emotive singer, with a unique, rock-like vocal tone. God bless you in Jesus name. This is a great video for beginners! Especially when it comes to telling people about pop filter distance from mic and singing emotively into the mic! Will be checking out more of your vocal editing videos! subscribeddd ❤🔥

[@luhlyrix]

Honestly needed this I’ve been having writers and music blocks recently and listening to this reallly changed the way I look at my editing

[@LilBru777]

Thank you for this awesome help im currently working on my first album!

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great vid wavman. Im not sure if i ever gonna use these tips and tricks, but it gave me a new perspective of listening to music. And i feel your way of telling us was very good and catching. i ate it raw. Thanks

[@simviciousmusic]

Thanks man i found out the skill i needed to master i always wondered why for some reason i am better when i am feeling the vibe without recording than when i actually record, it's the reading skill that prevents the emotion from going to the microphone.

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I feel you!

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That was super powerful perfomance, you're literaly a star, man! The video is extremely useful, thanks a lot!

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It's insane what is possible dude, thank you so much

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@@TheWavMan could you record a track with diffrent mics please i would love to see that i got a rodeNt1 myself and motu m2 interface

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I'll never stop making music until I make it ...look up lil blexy .........

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Wavaman you make it look so easy brother

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