Recording Hip Hop Vocals with UAD Plug-Ins & Auto-Tune

[@superchickenx11]

Yo UA, I'm not trying to spend your money for you, but Give Ben Lindell a raise. He's the perfect blend of knowledge, manners, and interesting.

[@necrojem6355]

Completely agree! He does a great job and I'm always happy to see when he's doing the videos.

[@phenomenon_records]

I was just at thinking that

[@thebaac2794]

So refreshing to watch artists that fully understand the process!

[@j-gonzalez]

yes! i sometimes forget that some of these new cats were coming from producing and mixing their own stuff, several of my colleagues were like that

[@UniversalAudio]

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[@Ashad2012]

Classic case of the engineer being more talented than the artist. He's fixing and cleaning up things that artist should have under control in the first place. It easy to get caught up in that concept .

[@yangon1]

One of the better UAD real world tutorials with clear explanations and results! Bravo

[@UniversalAudio]

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[@necrojem6355]

This is still my favourite Universal Audio video. Not even my kind of genre but I enjoyed the music, enjoyed the personalities, and saw great demonstrations of the plugins in a real-world scenario. As others have said, it was refreshing to have a guest who knows a thing or two about the process who could give some valuable input to the conversation. More of this, please!

[@DGTWENTYEIGHT]

This is the pinnacle of songwriter-engineer synergistic workflow. Very educational, so grateful for both of them.

[@MusiKariostv]

It's good to see how the singer understand all the tracking process and the UAD plugins are the best in the world. Great job guys!!

[@HustonSingletary]

Awesome vibes, great UA tools. Ben is a natural with his guests. Grieve's brings the sway.

[@jefgirdler7232]

Which Ben? lol

[@AlbrechtProductions]

Grieves is a very cool dude. Great video! Was far better than an episode with an artist who does not have any idea about those things.

[@UniversalAudio]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@96kasperr]

these dudes are amazing, I could listen to Grieves voice all day

[@matthewwillis7767]

The LA 2A Sound with the neve was my favorite. Really dig that song and his voice on it 🔥

[@djmode4327]

This is one of my favorite videos ever, the interaction between the artist and engineer is real genuine and the informational value is amazing!!!

[@UniversalAudio]

Thanks for the feedback DJ mode!

[@iamjoehill]

UA needs more videos with this man. I always appreciate when an artist is super involved and knows the recording process/understands the tools they're surrounded by! Great content!

[@sin_phany_tv]

how's it going, listen I'm a blind producer with limited vision and understand protools and UAD perfectly, but I have a question since I can't follow along did they place the Autotune on a unison slot or on a AuX? also can you explain in detail how to start flex time on the autotune because I have no clue thanks in advance.

[@genolexismusic983]

The engineer is fun which make me the artists comfortable and allows him to feel more free. Great recordings start with a good attitude from all parties. Great work guys 💯

[@Koosa-kq2hv]

Late to the party but love the way you guys communicate and it's nice to work with an artist that speaks the same language musically! Dope content!

[@tkmsound]

I absolutely love all these KZbin tips and tutorials. You guys should definitely do more of these videos as well as the 5 min tips or tutorial on how to use all the other UAD plugins that you guys have not covered yet. These are very handy and very on point. It helps a lot of producers/engineers, and artists.

[@LearnMusiqNow]

The interaction between these two gentlemen is exactly how a paid session can turn into a timeless/priceless learning experience on both sides. This was beyond refreshing. Subscribed, going to follow Grieves on DSP's and grabbing voxbox and 1073 lol. Really great video. S/o universal audio!!!

[@sin_phany_tv]

how's it going, listen I'm a blind producer with limited vision and understand protools and UAD perfectly, but I have a question since I can't follow along did they place the Autotune on a unison slot or on a AuX? also can you explain in detail how to start flex time on the autotune because I have no clue thanks in advance.

[@PhiladelphiaDon]

Dude controlled that auto-Tune like a boss! It's a dope track with a solid groove! I like it!

[@ProdbyTISZY]

Ladies and Gents, This is how a studio session should go EVERY TIME! As an Engineer, you should EDUCATE while you work with your client. an Educated Artists will maximize your workflow by 1000%! Patience is KEY!

[@LJOS21]

This is the kind of video that I like to see, thanks to Universal Audio for thinking about us and making videos like these, keep it that way. LOVE IT.

[@raffaelrudolf]

DEAR UA, PLEASE KEEP CONTINUING THIS SERIES!

[@UniversalAudio]

We will! More vids in the works!! 👍

[@RK-ec5ms]

Dope, doper, dopest!! Great video, great learning gained. I’m gonna listen to Grieves all day now. Ben, the way you present and educate is so transparently great. Every word in both of your conversation was teaching something. Simply brilliant. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@UniversalAudio]

Nice!! So glad you enjoyed it! 😄

[@nicodatz]

This is one of the most to the point, informative videos I've watched by UAD. These guys are really having fun as well and that is contagious. Well done!

[@Modye]

This was an awesome episode! Loved how chill Grieves was but still knew his shit🙌

[@UniversalAudio]

Indeed!

[@Sputz3]

I wasn’t expecting that guy to sing/rap that dope. Had to find him on Spotify thanks for the link in the description!

[@MikeHeebz]

Grieves is the man, Universal Audio is the brand. Thanks for sharing the process Ben & Ben!

[@Light-zu1ys]

They are both soooo goooood at what they're doing, this was such a good watch🙌🏻I mean the singer is reeeally solid! Fire vocals and energy!!

[@UniversalAudio]

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[@zacharydoering313]

I think it's great Mclovin' got involved in the Hip Hop game.

[@UniversalAudio]

LOL!!

[@spookytradetv]

😂😂😂

[@kbach6524]

man i usually hate everyone in videos like this but he's actually got a pretty dope rapping singing style

[@Pheno-Hunter]

YES ZACHARY, YES!!

[@ssfamily5422]

🤣🤣He cold tho

[@joeybaronstudio]

It’s nice to see musicians who know what they are talking about with recording!!

[@UniversalAudio]

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[@truestpain]

Coming back to this approx. 3 years later after getting most of the current plugins, only difference is i am using an Aston Mic and Logic PRO X. Much appreciative still of this video! Thank you!

[@PradigyMusicman]

Damn adding that saturation tape was a magic trick! Sounds damn good

[@strvngewxrld]

Been a grieves fan for a while !I wasn't expecting him to be a guest !

[@shaner36]

Ben please more real time videos. Learn so much from your real time explanation.

[@UniversalAudio]

Glad to hear it!! We have more in the works coming from our new production facility!

[@11nul1nul]

I love this video explaining all the different functions and the result you get by chaning it! Gonna dust off that Manley Voxbox and have fun with it again!

[@UniversalAudio]

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[@lieutenantpepper2734]

Grieves wow 2 secs in and he is killing the beat a mix of hip hop and soul

[@genolexismusic983]

How many times have I watched this video? Too many times. So many gems on here and the descriptions of each plug in helps so much. Just got my Twin X and it did not come with the LA2A but it so much amazing with all the plug ins already on it

[@genolexismusic983]

Update! I spoke with the Universal Audio customer support and they told me how to authorize all of my plug ins through the dsp meter control panel! All of my plug-ins work correctly including the Teletronix La2a compressor. Thank you Brandon from Universal Audio.

[@UniversalAudio]

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[@Samhain1]

This YT Video open my mind. So many thanks for this one. Grieves is SUCH a TALENT!

[@therealdjap]

I thoroughly enjoyed this. He is an AMAZING talent.

[@abimaelmartell]

Waiting on my Apollo Twin to arrive, this two guys are very talented!

[@JakeLewisReal]

that voxbox sounds dope with his voice. so much silkier

[@UniversalAudio]

Yeah, it's such a great all in one solution!

[@iaincourt6500]

Universal Audio nice.....

[@UniversalAudio]

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[@nogoodeth]

Watching a UAD video and I see Grieves?! Wow, talk about a surprise. Huge fan of Together/Apart.

[@Truth565]

Yeah that was a fun watch.. listening on my Apollo X6 with my mic ready to go on a track I'm working on... and I have the Manley and Auto tune loaded up as well. Thanks UA!

[@UniversalAudio]

You're welcome!

[@adithyasatheesh127]

Man, I love this video. I love how the vocals sound. The vibe and the way he just completely looses himself while rapping. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@UniversalAudio]

Yup, and the sound in his cans did it!!

[@kennethsalter9998]

Dude is talented! So is the mixer guy! Nice job guys!

[@halunkarecord]

Ben. I can tell you love what you do and you love to share knowledge. You are a really cool dude. I appreciate you.

[@charliekey2979]

Grieves, I like your style a lot. A lot Hip-hop artist like to kind of talk the lyrics but I prefer the melodic style which is what a singer does with lyrics instead. The voice melody makes a whole difference. Great job!

[@UniversalAudio]

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[@ndavies8]

I am in love with the space. Simple and sleek. That UA sign is everything. Great video.

[@UniversalAudio]

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[@GDMartin]

legend has it he is still doing takes of that hook

[@Number1ReggaeHunter]

lmfao

[@LowKeyProductionz]

You guys should do more videos like this with different artists and UAD plugins. Very informative and helpful 👍🏼

[@UniversalAudio]

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[@mcdance1311]

Dope Grieves! Awesome how invested and ready to learn he is! And knowledgeable. Thanks UAD.

[@newworldmusic6997]

UA has the best tutorial by far for this, I was using it 100% wrong and I'm glad I grabbed that Manley VOX BOX!!!

[@newworldmusic6997]

Work with Waves so I can not spend $149ish a plugin for plugins i already have lol :))

[@LukeReelfs]

This was such a well done video! Insanely talented artist with great understanding and experience!

[@UniversalAudio]

So glad you enjoyed it Luke!

[@boominbo]

When I first bought the Apollo twin 6 months ago this video was Was like trying to understand a new language now I understand, that’s how I know I’m getting better! Proud to be UA!

[@UniversalAudio]

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[@Sdbbffsd]

This videos super unique love how raw it is. Get a real good example

[@rio197]

Thanks UA for zooming in and out of the different sections of the plug-ins. That helped me to learn what each of the settings can do the track.

[@UniversalAudio]

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[@tucups1809]

I like how he sounds, as far as the song and the content. Great video

[@UniversalAudio]

Cool!! Glad you enjoyed it Gio! We've gotten so much positive feedback on it, more to come!

[@ivanchaparro8973]

Fantastic video guys, love the artist interaction and involvement. Well produced, really like the fly on the wall style.

[@mrflynn01]

Oxide is one of my fav go to. Amazing feel and sound.

[@bikesnbeerz]

I have a LOT of tape stuff, Oxide is something special.

[@Perfettoofficial]

dope dope dope, cool vibes, looks like they are having fun

[@UniversalAudio]

Yeah, this session is awesome!! They're nailing it.

[@reddeadryan78]

Just wanted to say, thank you guys for making the twin duo USB, I'm LOVING the upgrade from my Scarlett! Sounds great!

[@UniversalAudio]

Sweet!! Glad to hear it and thanks for letting us know. 👍

[@francoisberkinjr5088]

Grieves is not only a great talented singer, he’s also very knowledgeable and well-aware of what he wants....

[@LeDemiChef]

I find this to be better than the original version of the track ahah, much more intimate and groovy

[@KyleMechlinski]

The vocals sound better on this video

[@AMKR4Lyfe]

Fantastic video UA [and Grieves - saw you on tour - transcending smoothness on this joint!] during this I've learned more about how to use my LA-610 Mk II Channel Strip [yeah, I know thats not what your using lol] - what shelving is, gain staging, how to use a HPF to make good background vox, and seeing all this in real time [dual video of grieves killin' it while the engineer tweaks the UAD plugins, you can see, hear and understand whats going on much more - as you break it down using engineer terms but in a way thats accesibly as I hear you two going back and forth [between the explaination of both grieves and the engineer - I catch the context in a way thats an epiphany [Ah-ha!]. Keep making informative, accessible great content that drops knowledgee bombs, makes me wish I had the desposible income for even a SOLO [let alone an apollo] and UAD plugins [also not cheap but beyond impressive - that Teletronix [isn't that what the T4 Optical Compressor in UA LA-610 Mk II Channel Strip is based off? or am I thinking of something else? I know that Teletronix and 610 Tube Compressor were go to combo equiptment. LOVE THE VIDS KEEP EM COMING

[@ckjjclan]

This was great, loved their interactions...

[@UniversalAudio]

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[@BigTojo502]

That verse is 🔥 Learned the whole thing watching this... I relapsed in the process. 🍸 Dope video

[@angrybuzzy]

Excellent video, UA. Ben Lindell, Grieves, cool.

[@piggradio1766]

Wow, thank you for posting this. It was informative, concise, entertaining, cool to listen to and interesting to watch as you both experimented and created in real time. Fine singing and nice engineering, you two have some great talent and chemistry. Cheers!

[@iLLWiLLDaGoD]

That was really dope. Sounds great. They have a great chemistry together. thanks! 🤝🏾

[@LISOUND]

FANTASTIC vid, on point performance skills. Thanks you two!

[@DashGlitch]

Grieves is a great artists and his analogy of the hammer is bang on, excuse the pun

[@pattaylabelle]

Just picked up an Apollo Twin MkII and this was such a helpful video. Can't wait to get started with it. Thank You!

[@UniversalAudio]

Glad you found it useful! Enjoy your new Twin!

[@vLOgforeVEr101]

Grieves is AMAZING

[@jerrybustabrownesimmons4105]

This was awesome! I actually saved the Manley preset as "Give More Grieves" lol! Thanks fellas!

[@UniversalAudio]

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[@laboratorio7133]

Love your tutorials... i did amazing recording guitars and vocals in el salvador after i saw your tutorial for that.. thank you very much

[@UniversalAudio]

Glad to hear it!! It's our pleasure.

[@williamtell1477]

Late to the party but this was awesome. Having fun making music. Awesome!

[@UniversalAudio]

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[@Ali_ReBORN]

Not a hip hop fan but that’s great vocals from a proper vocalist right there :)

[@UniversalAudio]

Indeed!! 💪

[@Ali_ReBORN]

Universal Audio I might get that Manley plug in myself 😎

[@UniversalAudio]

You won't be disappointed! It's a good one! 😄

[@Ali_ReBORN]

Universal Audio Thanks, i hope so, i just started my trial :) let’s see! Love my Neve 1073 btw!

[@UniversalAudio]

@@Ali_ReBORN Cool, let us know how you like it!

[@Advents]

Ben is the king 💪 Next time I expect V.Chain with Avalon -

[@23longy]

Couldn't be any further from my music but seems a really nice guy, up for experiment's and looked great to record xx

[@UniversalAudio]

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[@rizzleriz4457]

Great video fellows! Great record, great vibe and some great sounding equipment. Very informative, rapper was also very knowledgeable, Ben is always a pro. Got me thinking about UA products...Super.

[@UniversalAudio]

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[@gorillachillaproductions]

well done guys, i love my apollo, made so many songs in the bhangra asian music genre, ua is the best product out there no doubt, my 1176 and la2a my 2 fav , big up universal audio

[@UniversalAudio]

Love your name!! Thanks for the support. 👍

[@emptytombprod]

INCREDIBLY informative guys. Great session

[@UniversalAudio]

👍🏻

[@askyles91]

👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 Alrightttt!! 🤖 Great sound and this dude is a g. Really dig his style.

[@ZozillaThaGreat]

Came for plugins , discovered a talent ;) no autotune for me , more vibes without and if needed melodyne macro in here ;) Great video

[@adame235]

Fantastic demo guys.

[@UniversalAudio]

Thanks Adam!

[@Swiftwayz]

man this dude can really sing bro song sounds dope haven't even heard it all !!

[@peterjonassen5107]

this is the most smoothest hip hop i´ve heard, love it

[@UniversalAudio]

👍

[@rowanonx5806]

glad to see some awesome sounds coming from seattle again!! love this

[@dbkirklandMusic]

He sang better too. When you hear yourself sounding good, usually it helps you actually sound good and sing in tune better.

[@MarioTorre]

I liked the takes without auto-tune to be honest :)

[@mercymourning3853]

Mario Torre me too

[@beatsByZlaja]

Me too. It definitely fit the aethetic of the song better.

[@rio197]

Great vocal track. I could listen to it all day.

[@MitchellFxnesse]

Definitely felt the vibe watching this

[@drongomala]

Great dialogue and atmosphere with these two. Not sure whether the singer stopped cooking but the auto tune had a negative effect on thickness/presence IMO. Neve and LA2 sounded great - the tape saturation was notable too.

[@hegotgame9347]

I'm sold. Gotta grab these tools asap

[@MrPHDOT]

Did you ever grab those tools

[@hegotgame9347]

@@MrPHDOT yes sir, worth it ask me

[@MrPHDOT]

HeGotGame nice I have the Apollo FireWire 8 sliver I’ve been buying plugins when I can

[@ChadTCromwell]

dope video. loved how the engineer was all in.

[@NamooNara]

Good to see Grieves!

[@ekclay7]

Great video tutorial.. and grieve, good luck in your artistry..

[@imranou93420]

Not hip-hop but the vibes and the groove are great. Love this vid

[@TheRealPistolP]

“It’s your mommas boyfriend” in the t pain voice was gold 😂

[@DanBires]

This was a cool video. Fun people to be around and encouraging. Thanks

[@UniversalAudio]

👍More to come!!

[@JoeNoBuddy]

You can always reconize another west coast character, we just be different! #Flava

[@dkennedy9885]

i like dude's flow got a nice sound to it