Mixing Vocals to Sit Properly in the Mix - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro

[@TheLKStar]

I began clicking "like" in your videos before watching them, just because every single one I watched so far was a goldmine of information. Imo, you're the best youtuber producer by far.

[@Producelikeapro]

WOW TheLKStar!!! You are so kind, I really appreciate it!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@shorerocks]

TheLKStar Yeah! That's the least we can do.

[@Producelikeapro]

Aw shucks! Sven Horlemann Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@rhynhardtk]

Produce Like A Pro Same here, Warren. I've just recently started recording at home with a cobbled-together assortment of equipment and your videos have been very, very helpful. Thanks so much for taking the time.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Rhynhardt Krynauw Fantastic! So gad to be able to help! Thanks very much I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@ericrferreira]

that tip mixing distortion, low octave, and whisper is a game-changer. Thanks for that :)

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Eric!

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Thank you ever so much everyone! This video just hit 200k views, truly wonderful! Thank you ever so much for being such amazing people who help each other. Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@darlenesheffield9835]

WOW !! So well deserved !!

[@Producelikeapro]

Aw shucks Darlene! Thanks to everyone for all of their great support! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@Mohawkautoviews]

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[@ethancheng1595]

Wow, so what we perceive as a "naked and vulnerable" vocal actually has more engineering than a race car. Superb.

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, sometimes that is true! Thanks ever so much for the great comment!

[@mithramusic5909]

Yes! Almost no vocal sounds good raw, unless you're in an opera house or symphony hall...in which case all that engineering went into the building itself

[@b.robertson9042]

As an audio production student, I really find your videos to be invaluable. Straightforward and to the point. Thanks, Warren!

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow thanks ever so much Bryan!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@Beatsbynature]

Its great to see someone teaching mixing with an emphasis on listening and retaining/enhancing emotion. So often the focus is on the technical side & the passion gets lost (some people forget this is art first, science second). You've got some great tips that will hopefully encourage new engineers to experiment and develop their own sound. Thanks for your time & energy. Subscribed!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Beats By Nature That's such a wonderful comment! I truly appreciate it!! Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! I'm so glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@midhat-ibrahim]

Mr. Huart, I really would like to thank you in tenfolds. You are giving for free all this knowledge that you've accumulated over a lifetime of hard work, and that really speaks in volumes. I wish you and your family all the best, God bless you.

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow!! Thanks ever so much

[@KaitavSapreMusic]

Damn! That's some serious processing on the vocals. Sounds amazing after all of it, of course! Thanks for sharing these wonderful tricks. Much appreciated.

[@Producelikeapro]

You're very welcome my friend!!

[@natashanyxx9486]

Warren, I love this show. I went to recording school in 2000, but ended up doing live sound monitor work, which kept me away from studio work. I didn’t get to come along for the ride as the software platforms and hardware changed over the course of 19 years. All of my time was spent on live productions on a variety of stages and circumstances. You can imagine how much has changed in that amount of time. I now have a current, but basic, Pro Tools system. These tutorials are a life saver. Your easy going communication style makes this information so accessible. Thank you for being fearless- and generous enough- to share your knowledge with the rest of us.

[@spiralarray]

Warren, from a complete newbie perspective, this was massively helpful. I have been playing guitar for 40 years and decided to finally build out my home studio. As I type this post I am staring at my Tascam 246 4-tracks (yes I have 2, and fully operational). Much to learn ... looking forward to following your channel here. Best Garbo

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi John, I'm so glad to be able to help! Thanks for your kind words! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@darlenesheffield9835]

I agree !! Amazing information for the newbie !!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks very much Darlene! Glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@gevelegian]

I'm going to have to keep coming back to this video, the most comprehensive guide on vocal mastering, we are so lucky to have you share this knowledge. Much thanks!

[@sergioleal6156]

The checking for clipping before sending to a bus, etc, makes a lot of sense, even if the compressor in the bus makes it 'look' like its not clipping in the fader. the sound went clipped initially. thanks for that!

[@Producelikeapro]

Sergio Leal thanks ever so much my friend!! Glad to be able to help!

[@whenshemethimmusic5736]

I played the video saying like "Oh, +20 mins video, let's make an effort and watch it." I blinked and it was over xD It was incredibly dynamic and interesting! Thank you for your generosity sharing your knowledge with us!

[@Producelikeapro]

When She Met Him Music wow! Thanks ever so much my friend!!

[@whenshemethimmusic5736]

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[@noman.3005]

So true! Informational goldmine

[@michaelbennett9127]

I love how you always revert back to the greats for examples. The Beatles were true musicians. As someone who has been watching your videos for years, I thank you for your passion, knowledge and wisdom!

[@rastanot]

Ever try listening to Beatles albums in Mono? Most modern cuts are remastered from the original mix in Mono into Stereo.

[@javierignacio181]

At 14:00 when you talk about not putting great amount of EQ to a single plug-in... man, that concept is SO IMPORTANT, I've learned it from your videos and I think it's one of the most relevant things to keep in mind when your mixing. That way you are not forcing the input signal, but "growing" it. I consider this not only for EQ but in general especially with compressors and bussing. A little "here and there" of everything without losing perspective. As always, MANY thanks from Chile, Warren!

[@IsraelKelly]

I really love this One, Your are doing such a great job, taking your time to give us so many informations that we've been looking for so many years. Thank you so much. be blessed.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Israel, thanks very much for your kind words! I'm so glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@stevewills735]

truly amazing work! I used to do the whisper track and called it a "ghost" track this reconfirms I wasn't crazy for sending vocalists back to the booth for this. Thanks Warren keep up the great tutorials. cheers! steve

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Steve Wills Aw shucks! Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Yes I love the whisper track! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@theTerribleFamiliar]

Doesn't hurt to begin with an amazing vocalist. Great control in her voice. Thanks for the tips.

[@dinos2119]

I find you yesterday and I couldn't stop watch your videos whole night. Nobody makes it like you. Thank you, thank you..

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow!! Thanks ever so much!! I am so glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@kernjames]

Warren Huart, you are an incredibly, great teacher. I love how you simplify things. You break down your explantations into little steps. If I wasn't living on a fixed income I would take your classes. Thanks for these free lessons. You are so very generous to give them out to all of us.

[@CBDrumz]

OKAY BUT Not only is every one of these videos the actual motherload of free education on soundwork, but this individual is amazing as simplifying concepts, delivering them in a captivating manner, and he just FEELS like a nice guy. Want to be friend 11/10

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow!! Thanks ever so much

[@MajikMuzq]

I had to share this video!!! Amazing that its not mostly about perfection in the recording process but capturing emotion at its purest stage and perfecting with our ears not just our eyes. Thanks!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Juan Peters Fantastic!! I really appreciate your kind words and you sharing it!! Thanks very much I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@chriswellz5993]

I learned SO much from this one video. It's amazing how you can engineer for years, listen and see the perspective of another and it hits you like "Why didn't I ever think of that?" Amazing video sir. #Bravo

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Chris! That's extremely kind of you! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@chriswellz5993]

Produce Like A Pro you too bro!

[@Mohawkautoviews]

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[@ggrunau]

Just getting started recording songs I’ve been writing for over 50 years now. Building a studio in my basement and excited as well as a little nervous to get started ... your videos both inform and help me see how much there is to know. My 67 year old voice may need a little help and this video gives me hope.

[@JerryvanRosado]

Honestly, there's a bunch of newbie kids and amateurs thinking they "know their stuff" and giving a ton of bad information all over KZbin. It's what KZbin has become, a space for tons of misinformation and not-best practices. That said, I love Warren Huart. This guy is the real deal, experienced, and has all the right in the world to teach everything real pros like him actually know. This is one a very few channels that get my stamp seal of approval. Thank you so much for your content Huart!

[@edwardlewis8045]

You reconfirmed my initial instinct to automate analog track first. But the Distortion, Ghost, Octave whisper was brilliant. I was always wonder how to make thin vocals fuller and your solution was outstanding. Thank you!

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow!! Thanks ever so much for your wonderful comment!! I really appreciate it

[@Punk_Mayhem]

Its been an absolute honor and pleasure to observe you and your works. Cant even express how amazing your in words, sheer excellence and elegant it is. Pure class. This guy is a godsent prophet. I extremely rarely write down comments in youtube. but this time, it would be a crime not to post a feedback. With kind regards, sincerely yours, Farabi. Dhaka, Bangladesh. P.S. if the people could understand or comprehend the infinite sincerity and passioion of him, i dont know what would happen, as the mass people are just dumbheads. but sometimes i think that it is good in a way that, you have to achieve a minimal level of integrity and musical intelligence to understand the divinity of music and production. The unworthy ones do not deserve the divinity. Period.

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Thanks ever so much for your wonderful comment! I really appreciate it

[@SaintD382]

There are a lot of effusive comments in this section from Warren stans who clearly hope to get a response from him, but this gushing paean takes the cake for sheer ridiculous excessiveness. "Godsent prophet"..."divinity"..."unworthy"...Jesus Christ, it's hard to top this comment for laying the hero worship on _way_ too thick.😆

[@TheEldritchArchives]

Honestly, just doing the volume automation made a huge difference to some mixing I did on a track with spoken work over music. The vocal was getting a bit muddy on some syllables, and just increasing the volume made all the difference.

[@Producelikeapro]

Fantastic! Thanks ever so much

[@FernandoGastelo]

omg i just spent 3 hours listening and re-listening this instruction video and then applying every plugin as you stated and tweaking each little by little. Then I heard the final mix and I was in awe. My voice never sounded so professional. Thank You so much!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Thanks ever so much Fernando! That's amazing to hear!

[@rawkinj6609]

Ok, the whisper, the distortion and the lower octave vocal trick is simply marvelous!!!

[@Astronomater]

The vocalist sure gave you a lot to work with. I really like her vocal nuances as well.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi BuddyJesusSmokes yes indeed!! London Lawhon is an amazing singer!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@TeaLeafThief]

How have I only found your channel now? The content is rich and your personality is authentic and relatable! This is fantastic. Layering that many subtleties into a vocal track adds such a character to it. I love great tutorials and find there influence creeping in to my own work but always find it hard to apply these techniques to my strange tastes in music. If there's one question I have for you, it's how do you find your own techniques? Carve your own path? How does one do something new without feeling like they are committing a heinous mixing crime? Haha! Thanks for your fantastic channel, IL be sure to watch all your videos. Thanks, A new subscriber.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thank you ever so much Tom! That's so unbelievable kind of you my friend! Marvellous question! Finding your own path is really about putting time into it, getting past the generic settings and starting to feel what you want to add to the Production or Mix! Time is the best thing for you to develop this!

[@Uni77-c8h]

Providing a professional stuff free is a hard thing! I must appreciate ❤️

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@ThorHammerdahl]

thank you, sir! i don't have all of your technical resources, but your instruction provides understanding of sound engineering which can be applied manually.

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Thanks ever so much

[@555Dfalmeid]

Warren, you are such a great guy....always willing to share, the planet needs more people like you! Warm regards from Brazil!

[@johnghadimi]

How can people dislike this video?!?! This was fantastic. Jedi vocal tricks that you would never, ever learn on your own. This is experience people. Thank you good sir. :)

[@edwardlee6516]

Warren Warren" you never cease to amaze me wow great thank you so much for sharing your hard work and knowledge vocals are a lot of work from beginning to end

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Thanks ever so much Edward!

[@DerekWhitaker]

I know I've said this before, but I've watched hundreds of hours of mixing videos over many years, and you are by far the first person to present production in such an organized and transparent way makes things finally 'click' for me so Thank you! And now my question :) What inserts are using for the pitch shifted tracks? I love using that vocal rider btw it's great!

[@DerekWhitaker]

Derek Whitaker PS. I listened to this album last night. Phenomenal!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Derek Whitaker Wow!!! Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! That really means a lot! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Derek Whitaker glad you enjoyed the album!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@solootto]

First time on your channel and i must say i'll be coming back daily to learn and increase my skills thanks

[@mawgstar8092]

I love the way, to get a very natural sounding clean voice, you add LOTS of unnatural things. Sounds fantastic. I never knew a vocal track could have so much leveling applied

[@PrettyLady7282]

Wow this video is answering my question on thicker lead vocal track. Thankyou very much Warren. No wonder Mike from in the mix channel was saying you are the best on youtube about mixing and producing. i'm learning a lot from your channel! Liked

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Hoan, I'm so so glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@PrettyLady7282]

you're very welcome Sir!

[@beverlyanitagospelmusicmin5911]

Very significant info, especially since I do my own vocals and want a more professional sound. I rarely use the volumn leveler as an option. I eager to try.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Beverly Anita Gospel Music Ministry So glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@saintjames7387]

how to get vocals to sit properly in the mix: step 1: have good vocals to begin with

[@inspirepaulreacts3963]

right... haha

[@Producelikeapro]

Very true Saint James!!

[@Producelikeapro]

@@inspirepaulreacts3963 yes, indeed!

[@motafov]

Au contraire mon ami, I'm living proof of that! I have a crappy voice and singing isn't my forte, but with enough plugins, automation, takes/comping, pitch correction, and general processing, I end up with passable mixes. Granted a naturally talented singer would do better in less time, but nowadays everyone can sound good. Having said that, I agree that a good vocalist's voice & performance makes all the difference between amateur and pro...

[@bobwirth7040]

I watched this a few years back....I just watched it again....I will watch it another time for sure! Thank you Warren! I am not a "producer" but am learning so much from your insight! And, have to add, that was an outstanding vocal performance!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Bob Wirth thanks ever so much for your very kind words!! I am so happy to help!

[@peterbondy]

Only discovered your channel recently and I have to say I am learning many very practical things. You treat us like we know what we are doing but, like everyone, still have more to learn and areas we can improve. It’s early days incorporating your suggestions and I’m already hearing improvements in my work. THANKS!

[@mg1mg]

Is it just me, or was that mixed with a little fate 'n destiny?

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Maynard Gold Haha yes indeed!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@J1Z06]

Maynard Gold that’s how it is. I had one cd done. Bailed on the second. Burnt out. Ran out of money. Seriously, there are times You’ll hear a phrase 50 times. This shit can make You insane.

[@ohokiwi493]

sounded more like fade and destiny

[@wayoutwestcreatives9769]

This is an underrated comment. lol

[@NodakNomad]

I rarely comment, but I have to say + Maynard Gold, this literally had me laughing out loud. Like, my cheeks hurt.. Also, thank you for the great video Warren.

[@Kineticartist]

couldnt have come across this at a better time im right in the middle of mixing our new single #MyLifeMyRide and working our 4 vocal tracks. Like you i did all my volume automation first then compression and pro eq (studio one 3 pro) im blessed to have amazing singers with solid performances making the mix easier. Your videos have been a HUGE help. Your generosity in sharing your knowledge is much appreciated rock on Maestro Huart

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Kineticartist! That is an extremely kind and generous comment my friend! I am so happy to be able to help!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@lafeeshmeister]

Good shit, great teaching style. Everything here I've either learned the hard way or am TOTALLY about to start trying.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Will!

[@miaox80]

thank you for sharing your knowledge...all of those precious tips on a silver plate for us here...attending top quality lessons!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Stef!! You Rock!

[@BadChizzle]

Breath is the thing I Love to hear. Like the wind across a flute or something. Pulls me in and makes me listen for the secret... Thank you!

[@rastanot]

Butt Trumpet?

[@BadChizzle]

John Smith Only yours, John.

[@rastanot]

🕺🏽💨

[@BadChizzle]

John Smith Sounds perfect!

[@FreddysFrets]

What you said about choosing takes with charisma or character when compiling is so important. Great tip! Your vocal thickening tricks really blew my mind! I have been chasing how to get that breathy sound element in a vocal for years. When you showed how you did it with morphoder i just started laughing (with joy)....brilliant!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +FreddysFrets Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! So glad to be able to help!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@rsmith9094]

so do you just use the distortion, morphoder and octave on the SAME vocal but on different tracks?? Wouldn't it be better to use those elements on different lead vocals?

[@farvezafridifaizurrahman6980]

@@rsmith9094 The distortion, morphoder and low-pitched vocals are meant to prop the lead vocal to the forefront and give it dimensionality. Whisper vocals add character to the top end. Distorted vocals for the mid range to cut through the mix and low end to give it thickness. All of this is not used as a creative effect, but more as a mixing tool to shape the "feel" of the track.

[@herb-music]

just thanks for sharing EVERYTHING with us Warren!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi ***** thanks!! Yes I really want help and be able to share and learn from everyone! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@ratnadasbangla]

You are Amazing 😘 I Just Love Your Style and I'm following Your All Technics very seriously ❤love U

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!!

[@jamesrossmusic6013]

The last 4 minutes of the video was a real amazing learning jump for me!!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much James!!

[@beetroot1]

you have no idea how much this has helped me! The morphoder thing just blew me away! thank you so much!

[@Producelikeapro]

Fantastic!! So glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous new year!!

[@kipwolfemusic]

Thanks so much, definitely needed this!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Chris Georgeson Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@ethan_dk]

Hi Warren, I only found your videos a couple of weeks ago, but am loving them so far! I think you're probably my new favourite audio production channel! What are your views on normalising vocals compared with all the tedious automation? Best wishes, Ethan

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Ethan Kumar Thanks very much! Glad you enjoy them! I'm a big fan of running automation and getting it right! At the moment I find there aren't any truly quick solutions on the market, so I will continue to automate the vocal! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@lautarosixto2852]

Thanks for all this quality content! I'm starting out in this mixing world and your videos are really helpful

[@Producelikeapro]

You’re very welcome!

[@MrMattsas]

Finally! I've struggled with vox a lot, Warren once again proves that simplicity does the trick, literally!

[@alexcampcomedy]

Unlike some other KZbinr and Instagram production gurus, you are in a real studio that looks like it actually gets used for recording music!! Thanks so much for this vid, it has given me some great tips to work on my mix which I've been putting off for the last few days. Keep 'em coming!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! That really means a lot!

[@danterox1487]

I often silence the breaths but I get your point of charisma here completly and Its cool to see that you do that volumeautomation also.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Dante, definitely! I agree! It's all about what's best for the song! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@kobraklutch7484]

I leave the breaths. Vox are alive an breathing into the song life. Gotta leave some breathing.

[@schnowtza]

Great video...I will definitely try these techniques! Thank you so much!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +schnowtza Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@davearooney]

Warren, love your channel! Question - when you're first approaching the vocal, do you ever look at using clip gain and automating that before you go to volume automation? I would think that it could help since you may not have to hit the compressors so hard and you'd still have the freedom of adjusting the fader to get it to sit right without messing up what you've already done before you move on to riding the volume fader...

[@davearooney]

David Case I commented before I got too far into the track - I see not you have two vocal riders on there as well! I don't use vocal rider - does it write automation information to the track or handle it all via its own output level?

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi David Case great question! I'm old school so I tend to use Volume Automation! Yes the Volume automation is on the main track so it hits the Lead Vocal sub evenly where most of the small increments of compression are taking place. I hope that helps? Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi David Case the Vocal Rider can be set to just do small amounts of additional volume automation, I love it, everyone I've shown it to has bought one! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@michaelbaumgardt5074]

Hi Warren ... thank you sooo much for your videos. I have been home recording for thirty years, but never had the chance to watch a Pro work, so everything I learned was from learning-by-doing and from reading magazines (back in the days, when there was not Internet and KZbin). This tutorial was eye and ear opening and I already started watching your other videos. Again, thanks ... this is very much appreciated. Michael

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Michael, thanks ever so much for your comment! I am with you! Everything I have learned is from doing! I wish you all the best my friend! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@Scotlanz]

Seriously in depth, but with great simplicity and common sense. I'll be watching a lot more of your tutorials. Many thanks.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Eric Gudmunsen thanks ever so much! I am so glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing many thanks Warren

[@OFFICIALBEATSLANGERZ]

I appreciate you brother, I'm learning a lot. I plan on joining your site keep up the awesome work.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Christopher Hill Thanks very much! That's very cool of you!! Happy New Year! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@MaruHieta]

This is why I love KZbin; 6 years later found this evergreen tutorial. Who needs school?

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@Praxiszooms]

the whisper is new to me - genius!!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@Equand]

Once again amazing video, thank you! The Morphoder tip is great.

[@Producelikeapro]

You’re very welcome!

[@1bobbes1]

I normally don't comment on anything, but I just have to tell you that this tutorial is amazing. I'm a total beginner when it comes to mixing, but with these tips I can still make my vocals sound really decent. Thank you very much for sharing, this is amazing!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much my friend! That really means a lot!!

[@eLDopamino]

7:14 pre 20:44 post

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +eLDopamino Haha thanks! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@TheSickNeeds]

The more of your vids I watch the more I think that your me but with a million times the knowledge on the topic at hand. Keeping/analysing the potential effectiveness of what some would consider a mistake or blemish is what keeps things sounding human and real. Ridding your music of that is robbing it of it of texture which can be the most effective tool in conveying a message. I'm just sad that I'm late to the party as most of what I'm watching here is a few years old!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! I really appreciate it! Yes, ultimately I try to do things intuitively! That is the only secret I have. So, I can imagine that makes sense to anyone else, like yourself who works like that!

[@TheSickNeeds]

I went to art college where a third of what we did was assess and critique things. In hindsight it was the best learning experience of my academic life. It wasn't just memorise "facts" and regurgitate them. We learned how to assess things and have an opinion and reasons for those opinions...not just I'm right because the back of the text book says I am! :-p

[@Producelikeapro]

That's fantastic! I'm glad that kind of learning exists! Creative thinking is sorely missed in many situations! Which Art College did you go to?

[@TheSickNeeds]

Sheridan College in Ontario. Art Fundamentals followed by Illustration.

[@irecki1]

Only one word, AWESOME!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +irecki1 Thanks very much I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@Prod.KSlate]

i love your ideas on raising the breaths, ive never tried that, i usually do a fade out automation on breaths so you still hear it but it smooths out like its disappearing, but maybe ill try this! as always love watching Warren! Keep it up! :)

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Kyle, thanks very much!! I will definitely experiment with ideas that create excitement for the vocal! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@빨간비둘기-u8d]

thanks god for letting me meet this amazing teacher, I've never seen a wonderful lecture like this about engineering in last 2 years..... thank you, thank you so much. I'll watch and like every videos in your channel! -from a student from korea

[@ChristopherGRecordingInc]

I think we should put together a best engineer award concert just for you warren,your a genius,you should come visit us in jamaica,reggae would appreciate all those skills hehe,thanks man.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Christopher G Recording Inc. Wow!! You are far too kind! I am very grateful to be able to help!! I LOVE Jamaica!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@TheSickNeeds]

@@Producelikeapro HAHAHAHAHAHA I think its time for me to rest my eyes and then get back to mixing instead of watching videos because I swear I just read that as "Wow You are to far!" and then the words literally moved to what it actually says HAHAHA!

[@Producelikeapro]

@@TheSickNeeds yes! Sometimes we just have to rest our eyes and just use our ears!

[@TheSickNeeds]

@@Producelikeapro I think my ears are what has been well rested in 2020 since I'm not having high volume band practices each week (with hearing protection of course) plus going to/playing 20 plus shows. Twenty Twenty has been a year of ear preservation for sure! It has likely aided in my mixing since my ears aren't half fatigued going into a session! My mental health is a whole other story ;-p

[@dakyanddena]

Awesome video! You are full of good informations, smile and charisma! Keep it up!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +totalna laganica Aw shucks!!! Thanks very much! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@patrickmgalla370]

+Produce Like A Pro,brother please send for me your no of WhatsApp

[@themancable]

Such great ideas here ... thanks for the inspiration for my next mixes!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Robert Cummings Great! Glad to be able to help!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@learnaudiobasics]

Absolutely LOVE all of your stuff Warren and appreciate everything you do! I just can't get over the mouth click from the vocal on the first line... As a voice over artist, it sticks out like a needle in the eye 😵

[@JibberJabJones]

that extra track of spiciness is pretty amazing. the fact that it provides both deep and very high sizzle elements seems to make the whole vocal altogether feel really thick and rich down low, and yet not sound lumbering or murky. amazing technique-i shall endeavour to remember it!

[@noahpeters6468]

This video is Great. i just watched it along with the Vocal thickening pitch shift trick. I'm working out of Logic. How can I use your vocal automation/ride tricks in my DAW? More specifically, how does automation differ in Logic? It appears that in ProTools you are able to layer it in levels within your chain. Also, is there a utility I already have in Logic to trim with? Thanks again.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Noah, thanks for your wonderful comment! I don't mix in Logic, I do use it for keys etc, but not mixing, so I haven't gone as in depth on those things. Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@matterofzoets]

You can use the vocal rider plugin to write automation for you in logic that help me a lot!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Matt! Agreed! Thanks for letting us know that! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@playfuldok]

I like your video tutorial. very good. Keep it up bro... Can you recommend a cheap and easy to use mixing board? Thanks

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Della Gamer Great question! I've always liked Allen and Heath and Soundcraft, they make great cheap consoles. Yamaha always have a wonderful console for the price as well! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@playfuldok]

Produce Like A Pro Thanks Warren. You're a Man..

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Della Gamer You're welcome! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@dartme18]

I'm getting distortion when the ensemble sounds. All the vocal work leading up to it was great, but at 15:23, I hear clipping :(

[@redmin]

me too. a lot of it actually

[@BAlva8]

Peep the vocal track. Its rly hot haha

[@evilcowboy]

I hear it slightly with all my settings turned all the way up. I don't hear it too badly but it may be because of differences in headphones or speakers.

[@dartme18]

@@evilcowboy I'm using HD 280 pro (over-ear monitors). They don't do the music any favors at all :-P What are you using?

[@evilcowboy]

@@dartme18 I'm using Corsair HS60 so yours are likely better, I'll have to try it with my set of Sennheiser's I got too and see if they will do the same. Mine are decent ones but I think I know what happened and why I don't hear it as well. I have a volume up and down dial on the rear of my headset and I think when taking them off my thumb hit it and I didn't notice it turned down the volume on mine about a quarter of the way down and this caused the distortion to not come through as well as you probably hear it. Thanks for the reply, helped me figure out I was doing that.

[@DatAnydex]

As always, Thank you. Apart from your skill, your videos encourage creative approaches which are invaluable. It’s your way of thinking that keeps my attention. God has blessed you.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Elias Antonas thanks very much!! Have a marvellous new year!! I really appreciate your extremely kind words!

[@TheRoyalTurns]

Slowly but steadily making my way through each one of your instructional videos. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for watching The Royal Turns!! You Rock!! Glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@DanielSilvestriProd]

I absolutely agree about the use of volume automation before compression, I used to use Vocal Rider but after a first moment of enthusiasm I ended up abandoning it because I felt it moved too much like a compressor, keeping the signal less steady (ironically) and enhancing sibilants, don't you ever noticed something like that? Do you ever use parallel compression to achieve presence and dynamics on vocals? Great videos anyway :)

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +DanielSilvestriProd Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! The vocal rider is great if you set it's range to only boost quiet phrases. I will print vocals using two sets of compression very often in parallel and also mix vocals with parallel depending on the vocalist. There is no substitute for well written volume automation, that natural tendency is to try and find a plug in that does that work, but the more detail work we do ourselves the better the sound! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@grignacarbo]

is the voice recorded already equalized with the hardware? it sounds good already at the start.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Francesco, no, I don't use any EQ when recording vocals!

[@jorgenlandhaug663]

extremely good tutorial videoes Warren.Tip tops:)

[@Producelikeapro]

HI Jorgen, thank you ever so much! I really appreciate it! Have a marvelous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@stationone3825]

It is 2020 and your information are so on time, thank You!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!!

[@ClintRoxx]

Am so proud to have met you online in the Plap Academy you always give your all when sharing your so useful information .Your the man

[@Producelikeapro]

Clint McLain Thanks ever so much my friend!! You Rock!!

[@bboymac84]

Love the “pre-active” mixing

[@Producelikeapro]

Glad you like it!

[@bboymac84]

Produce Like A Pro superb job! Love watching your channel! I learned so much and hair so much better! I learned to embrace the imperfections that make the music performances special

[@UnrealSoundDesigner]

coming back to this video again, awesome stuff!. what other distortion plugins would you recommend to do this in logic pro X?

[@Producelikeapro]

Great question! I think most plug ins are available for Logic, Decapitator for instance is pretty fantastic! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@ddsrecording]

Great video, thanks! Hey!...where'd the NS10's go, why and what are those? Seems like you lost the NS10's the moment you chopped the hair! Correlation? :P

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Diesel Dungeon Studio haha yes new hair cut new speakers! haha I;m just trying out the new Unity speakers! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@ddsrecording]

Produce Like A Pro Very cool! Many thanks for all your very insightful and refreshingly down-to-earth videos.

[@Producelikeapro]

Aw shucks Diesel Dungeon Studio I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@RappingManualYT]

Thank you so much for the in-depth tutorial! Anytime I click on one of your videos, I feel spoiled by the quality!

[@richardbenavides296]

Hello Warren. I'm an aspiring producer and engineer. Just wanna let you know that your videos are helping me a lot in learning everything I need for the career that I wanna get into. You, sir, are awesome. Thanks a lot!

[@TimeMarchesOn]

Great video Mr. Huart do you think I can create the Morphoder Wisper with white noise and a easy Noise gate & EQ? Again super stuff thanks.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +TimeMarchesOnBand Wow try that!! I stole the idea from Jack Douglas who used a crowd noise gated to John Lennon's lead vocal!! So your idea might work great!! Let me know how it goes! Have a marvellous time mixing, many thanks Warren

[@TimeMarchesOn]

Produce Like A Pro Well I tried the white noise and gate to simulate the Morphoder Wisper but without good results. Think I'm going to try the demo. Is it possible for you to share your Morphoder Wisper settings. Thank you.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +TimeMarchesOnBand Interesting, I thought that might work super low! I'll look at the settings I have! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@TimeMarchesOn]

I think this could work using a virtual synth that has auto inputing and white noise shaping. The white noise alone didn't shape the vowel sounds just a hisss on each word.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +TimeMarchesOnBand Ok that might work! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@JaymacDrums]

Hey Warren, when you do volume automation on vocals, do you do this with the vocal channel isolated? or do you automate while listening to the whole mix. Thanks!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +JaymacDrums Great question! I listen to how the vocal sounds in the track to find where I need to volume ride it, I can then of course solo it if necessary to isolate it. But the important thing is to hear how the vocal sounds in the track! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@Jacob-iv7qg]

"CHARISMA" in a vocal take, like that analogy

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@Jacob-iv7qg]

@@Producelikeapro I'm really happy that you responded, I'm learning so so so so much from your channel, I can't thank you enough, it's also that respect for a true professional who is so kind to share the inner, simple, but powerful stuff, that for a few years ago, only the really close ones to the masters would be able to know, so thank you again.

[@chukwuhenry7476]

I can't believe i have not subscribed all this while... well, i just watched 2 videos of yours and honestly, you have so much inside of you. You are a teacher and a mentor. God Bless your soul. NEW SUBSCRIBER

[@Producelikeapro]

Thank you ever so much!! Thanks very much!! Have a marvelous time recording and mixing many thanks Warren

[@gingerale7955]

OMG I'm studying audio production an engineering, and only watching less than half of the video I have to say that I'm really really impresed, you're awesome, and I'm grateful to have found your channel. Keep doing great things. Greetings from Mexico.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! I'm so glad to be able to help!