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

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Plugins used:
Renaissance Vox: bit.ly/2pixjBM
Vocal Rider: bit.ly/2HElIno
Renaissance DeEsser: bit.ly/2Dyq6Cd
Renaissance Equalizer: bit.ly/2DyuXmG
Renaissance Compressor: bit.ly/2DxM34j
Morphoder: bit.ly/2FLluKD
Hear the song here:- / alaina-blair-all-comes...
Warren shows how to mix vocals so they sit properly in the mix. He shows the automation he is doing, all of the plug-ins, and some extra tricks to get the vocal to stand out and always be present.
Produce Like A Pro is a website which features great tips to help the beginning recordist make incredible sounding home recordings on a budget.

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[@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.

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

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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.

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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

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Very appreciative

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Really thankful for that!

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And thats why its not the real deal, like the other 99% "free" videos. Its not teaching anything, just sharing his personal cooking formula for this specific case.

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@@MrFree-vj8qj sharing his specific cooking for this specific case is the most anyone can do, other than just doing your mix for you. There’s never just gonna be a hard and fast rule. He explains why he does what he is doing and that’s the most anyone can ever teach about an art like this

[@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

[@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

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WOW !! So well deserved !!

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

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[@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

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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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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...

[@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!

[@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

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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!

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So true! Informational goldmine

[@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

[@555Dfalmeid]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!!

[@unigod4741]

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

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@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

[@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.

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U r a genius 👏👏👏 I've been following you for some time and still a lot stuff I haven't watched yet... And I learn new things from each video of yours... Thank you so much. It's really great to hv a teacher of your brilliance without hv to pay for it. All I can say is thank you for your generosity. 🙏

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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

[@theTerribleFamiliar]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks a lot for all you share with us. I've learned a lot from you and you inspire me to do better each time. Please keep putting this good stuff out. Even when i don't agree with the end result, the techniques are so helpful. For example i use this technique on snare and it is amazing!!! Thank you so much for the inspiration you give us.

[@Producelikeapro]

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

[@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

[@mikeward6865]

Warren, you are truly amazing at this... Thank you SO much for sharing your gift.

[@brucedeloop9494]

I love your work, man. You explain things clearly, there's honesty, and there's no bla bla bla. Thank you.

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@ellobobeats6324]

I LOVE how you started from the raw vocal. Really helps us see the actual process. Thanks a lot man. We appreciate it

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@Dangenoir]

Warren is marvelously marvelous ! As his priceless audio engineering knowledge so wonderfully and freely shared with us all ! Thank you !

[@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

[@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. :)

[@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.

[@kayderpotater]

I love all of your videos Warren! They're very helpful and I'm making my way through them 👍

[@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!!

[@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!

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[@lizacarbe526]

This is one of the most helpful tutorials I've seen! I am currently working on a CD that has lots of vocals and this technique allowed me to place them correctly in the mix. Thank you very much! I will be watching your other videos!

[@SaintGabriel111]

Thank you for this wonderful help to all of us, Warren!

[@irecki1]

Only one word, AWESOME!

[@Producelikeapro]

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

[@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!!

[@micheledoddi2572]

Thank you Warren for your videos, inspiration and CARISMA!!. Your lessons and your HUGE experience help us all for a deeper mixing knowledge. Best producer so far!!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Thank you ever so much! I really appreciate it!

[@Dr.Twizzz]

Wow, this goes so over my head. Great stuff!

[@sebastiansoto3250]

I don´t know if you did this but, it is really appreciate it that your videos have spanish subtitles, I speak english but a lot of my classmates don't and people that loves audio in my country too, so, it's really handy that your videos have that option, thanks Warren for share your knowledge

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Sebastian Soto Yes I added the Spanish in because I have a lot of great friends from Mexico, Columbia, Peru and many others! A guy that works for me from Bolivia who has been adding the subtitles for us! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@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

[@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!

[@100chuckjones]

Some of these older videos you made are real gems Warren. Nice job.

[@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!

[@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

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[@Yahoomediaclub]

Watched this numerous time..Thanks...⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎸🎧 This is where It all started on this video, awesome work on this vocal.

[@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

[@Praxiszooms]

the whisper is new to me - genius!!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@MaruHieta]

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

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@urbansoundscarllamb]

Hey Warren, thanks for this. I've been watching your YT channel for a few months now and it is really good. I love this video, again, some really neat ideas that I hadn't considered before, really useful.

[@leeghany5163]

Love all the videos,cant wait for classes

[@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

[@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.😆

[@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!!

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@albertogazzi14]

I recently started mixing and recording and all of your videos are SUPER!! Thank you for sharing with us your knowledge!!

[@knumbugs]

What a brilliant source of advice your videos are - thank you!

[@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

[@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!

[@moltam2]

In case I'm stuck with something, I always write Warren's name after the question in search field, helped me each single time so far. Thank you so much! :D

[@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 😵

[@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

[@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

[@vocalproductionandeditings9322]

I watched this video today even though it was posted aeons ago and the tips remain ever relevant..thanks Warren for all your great videos.

[@maquisart7403]

This is what's called real passion and sharing... with clarity and enthusiasm ! So unusual nowadays. And gold tips. Thanks a lot, really !

[@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.

[@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

[@user-ve2zd2wl4t]

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

[@steveshadforth]

So so good of you to share your knowledge!

[@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

[@davedwyer5188]

Warren, that Tutorial was an absolute RIPPER ! I've been struggling for so long to get my Vocals to "Sit" properly in the Mix.........and now I think I have the answer.........hopefully :) So, it's off to practice these techniques. One suggestion if I may...........it would be great to hear a quick "Before and After" comparison on this Vocal.........if you have time. Zero processing vs the Final version. Thanks again for all your knowledge. Dave Dwyer Dave Dwyer Music

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Dave Dwyer that's a REALLY good idea! I will have to do that in future! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@arcadestudio]

A very informative and open incite into vocal production.

[@mindaugaslaurisonis6507]

Thank you, Warren! Really enjoyed watching this video and of course learned some new tricks! I like the way you look to the sound I mean you really love music and talented people. With your works you are helping them to be better musicians. It's one more amazing thing that every sound engineer can learn it from you..

[@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.

[@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

[@triplemotor]

EXCELLENT WORK Warren..Thank you so much

[@Producelikeapro]

Aw shucks thanks very much Patrick! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@paultorbert6929]

I keep coming back to all the "vocal-centric" videos..... if a song has lyrics, it's important to learn how to fit them in the mix, and your videos really have helped (continue to help!!!!). Thanks Warren !!!!

[@kaulinman9670]

this is gold

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks very much! You Rock! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@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

[@eddiecousinsjr]

Just so helpful, thankyou so much!

[@gregberne631]

Truly, eye-opening video! Masterfully presented with a backwall of amazing experience that can only be accrued via comprehensive immersion in this craft.

[@terrydoyle]

Great stuff as usual !! I am really enjoying these videos, there is sooo much information there. Just one comment ... when you show us some set of techniques like in this video ... and we have spent 20 minutes listening to all the snippets with and without the effects ... I personally would love to hear about 30-45 seconds at the end of the complete finished 'product' ... to be able to appreciate how it all hung together... or would there be legal issues with that? Again, keep up the good work!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Terry Doyle Great question! There should be a link to the song below the video, isn;t it there? Sorry if it isn't! Have a marvellous time recording, 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

[@davidsnyder8146]

Thanks very much Warren. This video takes the guesswork out of vocal recording.

[@DatAnydeks]

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!