How to Mix Vocals In Ableton (Cheap Gear EXPENSIVE SOUND)

How to record your own vocals at home with focusrite scarlett 2i2 and AKG C214. Using the best cheap mic and interface with stock ableton plugins, Karra and Reid Stefan Realest Puppet In The Game were able to achieve a professional vocal production sound. This ableton 10 tutorial uses mostly stock plugins combined with WavesTune and RVox. Mixing vocals in Ableton has never been easier!
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[@ReidStefanMusic]

We did it again with EVEN CHEAPER GEAR! Click here to watch the USB MIC mixing tutorial. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5XViZKOhtmpjKc

[@daes5465]

This was very fast some Moments Cause you named the chains dry and wet gut didnt explained IT You built effect racks with command E??? Im Just new to this Did you used the Main settings of some of the Plugins effects , because you didnt changed all the settings of each Plugin or effect in the Video Im doing German Rap music i got a good Setup cause im Kamin music for 20 years But i was Just writing Songs Now that i realised thecpeople around me got too much Problems over The last years i recorded all my stuff by myself Many people Like IT , and i pressed also ja First CD in 2010 with my own Money Working with an Independent Label But these people also did too many weird Things I Set Up my Home recording to good Standard But since the people around me never Work serious on production , i want to try it myself They Just producing a Lot of Beats Not realy mastered or intensives Mixed In fact its stupid that They didnt Produced me or i myself learned to produce myself But i had to Work for Money writing Songs because They had the Beats I can also produce beats with the akai 2000xl and Other DAWs , but Not AS good AS them on DAWs Anyways im looking to master my 100 Songs i recorded the last year I start recording again the best hundred Songs i have Here Its all German Rap Its No Shit , but also some Shit Hahahaha I have some difficult Crossover Things , because all my Rap Songs is different Styles Im Not using a Main Image i created an own Style i was using in my First Album Now another Rap flow came Up i figured Out while listening Im also looking vor Simeone who can master this big amount of Rap Songs The Songs is between 2:30 to 5 minutes The Most of them 3:30 to 4:15 minutes Long Everything ist arranged The vocals are cut under another in ableton live 9 Suite So If Sound already cool But there are Volume differences when i make IT an audio File playing IT Back in the Same Hifi or Monitors The voice is changing loudness AS Well AS the Instrumentals But playing the ableton Project IT IS all clear and fine I saw many of your Videos and how im very Interested to find Simeone who will create a new Style of vocals fitting into music I saw what you can do . I recorded over good high Standard Beats I also want to find a unique instrumental Style , Beat Style for my music Something Nobody Heard Till Like this Till now IT doesnt mean that im Not Happy with my results But i Just die IT this way to totally Show the Potential of ja music Whats the cost of you to master and Work on Projects ??? I Like to be around the Creation process to have a basement of understanding what i want to create I know you understand that IT means to listen various Options to Figuren IT Out I dont do this for Money or anything Else I do it because i cant quit IT Not now Thanks for an request Your Videos is very helpful I will rely in this videos

[@invisiblebully171]

I strangley want to go to Whole Foods after this I really cant explain why

[@waynesilverman3048]

Youv got a good voice

[@nabeelakbarofficial3433]

What are your thoughts on Akg c3000??

[@banananarwhal6591]

Me: super proud of my focusrite Puppet boi: "CHeaP GeAR"

[@ricardo.i.i.i]

Lmao facts

[@ReidStefanMusic]

@Recommendations In Description I purchased this C214 brand new for $250 off reverb

[@thomastotten1335]

@@ReidStefanMusic thats hella expensive

[@Astrovic1]

audio interfaces all sound the same, that`s the truth :)

[@quencythedon5189]

It does kinda hurt 😂😂😂😂

[@Mind-Splitter]

the phase inversion on the reverb and echo was some secret sauce

[@okolo250slow5]

could someone explain it to me why it worked so well? :O I mean, what is the physics behind that trick :O

[@erroldtumaque3430]

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[@c0deoustech]

@@okolo250slow5 it makes the input signal to the effect the equal opposite of the original sound (referred to as out of phase, and normally a bad thing). If you don't do this then the reverb or delay might gel too much with the dry vocal because then it would be in-phase

[@okolo250slow5]

@@c0deoustech still not sure if I fully comprehend why does it work, but the effect is quite amazing. Thank you for the explanation!

[@c0deoustech]

@@okolo250slow5 that's ok! It's pretty technical, but there are plenty of great KZbin videos on phase

[@iamkarramusic]

I hope this video reinforces the fact that you don’t need expensive gear to sound great! Thanks for watching everybody ✨

[@rosscogiordano1796]

My goodness is someone talented: splice.com/sounds/splice/karra-vocal-pack-2

[@SolStateMusic]

Thank you! Forgot how important simple volume adjustments can be

[@iamkarramusic]

Rossco Giordano I got a ton of packs on Splice!!

[@iamkarramusic]

Sol State it’s always the simplest of techniques that we overlook!

[@Vambibuda]

KARRA really liked this video. I shared it with my son.

[@IwamotoMusic]

the puppet head bangings gets me everytime

[@friction3474]

I legit started laughing

[@JacquelineduPlessis]

Mee too. So funny.

[@shalevcohen24]

This is legit my 5th time watching this video specifically for this part

[@unit333angel]

lmfaoooo this whole loops commercial in the middle "are you one of the millions of music producers who dont know how to play any real musical instruments" - im deeeadddddd lololol

[@jordyalejandroubaldomorale2982]

Hahaha That was fun, I know how to play many instruments, but whole loops always has interesting sound design and nice color on the packs, that's why I like to buy it tho.

[@kalubandali2241]

@@jordyalejandroubaldomorale2982 bollocks

[@Thankyou99999]

When she said "did you quit guitar lessons in middle school because it made your fingers hurt". I felt that deep in my soul.

[@unit333angel]

Copico 24 DUDE SAME LMAO

[@tonysmilemusic7714]

2:00 warp off 4:40 eq 5:30 rvox 6:00 OTT 6:30 glue compressor

[@TheXanderage]

Ty for that

[@archang3llo]

A big THANK YOU!

[@isabellagarcia2767]

thanks :)

[@alecsayss]

I love how he never forgets to headbang when the 808 drops...don’t skimp on the head bobbing Reid especially when Karra is singing!!! 🤟🏼✨💜🥶💔

[@bliyaw]

realest puppet in the gameeee!! u know wazzuupp!!!

[@prodnothingtodo]

your cheap gear is what my whole life is worth with everything I own combined together

[@serbianrock5512]

wait , you are from USA?

[@BashyBeatz]

@N omg are u ok why are u so worried lmfao

[@penem7632]

IN US it's not that Expensive ,But on some countries It's really Expensive ,For example The Audio technica at 2020 is a cheap mic on us But Here it's Like A 10,000 dollar Mic

[@nonami_066xswqoqowiwl]

Pen' em Yes i wish i was born there lol , I was born in some 3rd world $hithole

[@griffingibson4389]

My buddy in Argentina can’t even get his hands on a used Android phone there. A frequent reminder how blessed we are here in the U.S.

[@glitchkid14]

1:17 everybody gangsta til the puppet stands up 😳

[@JacksonFlemings]

he's tall af

[@haggoe]

We're only alive because he allows it

[@WholeLoops]

All drum samples in this video are from our Urban Beets 4 Pack. Guitars are from our Guitars Bundle! 🔥

[@kalubandali2241]

im good thanks

[@CharpiPol]

THANKS BRO

[@xavier9895]

No thanks

[@strvngewxrld]

REMINDER TO ANYONE READING , ITS NOT ABOUT THE GEAR YOU USE. ITS ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE ARTIST WHEN RECORDING. HOW GOOD YOU CAN GET THE TAKE BEFORE ANY PROCESSING STARTS. IF YOU NOTICE HER VOICE WAS VERY CLEAN EVEN RAW . SO KEEP THAT IN MIND FOR ANYONE RECORDING NEW MUSIC 🙏

[@Lexo593]

Reid, always killing it. Thanks for all the advice throughout the years. Went from not knowing anything (Not even how to add a sample) to hyping myself up every time I get cooking. Thank you!

[@tommyrushmusic]

Just wanted to drop by an say I appreciate you and the thousands of others who help the thousands of us out! 🙏🏻🙌🏻💯

[@calebfunkner5910]

Dude, your vocal vids are SO helpful. And you work completely differently in each one. New secrets in every video.

[@devoyefolkes6446]

My mans has his own adds within the video.... truly genius.. wishing you much success. Very organic and entertaining content. Love it!

[@unit333angel]

i literally didnt know you could highlight a part of the track and then turn the volume for it down omggggg until just now

[@rosscogiordano1796]

Same, lol I'm going to have to try that sans-Warp option as well.

[@PhillyWatts]

Once you highlight the section, be sure to hit command (or ctrl) e to split the clip. Thanks for the awesome video Reid and Karra!

[@unit333angel]

@@PhillyWatts OOOH! thank you for the tip! I didnt know that either!

[@skullkid112]

Philly Watts thank you my dude

[@AkhileshKumar-fk3od]

Do you how can I do the exact same thing in fl studio??

[@keithkilpatrick1651]

Even though this video is a few years old I just began to start adding my own vocals to my tracks and this video helped me so much. Thank you for this one and all your other ones

[@ReidStefanMusic]

Great to hear! I have more vocal mixing tutorials coming up soon

[@NetanVDamnDamn]

A year ago i start LEARN how Produce with your Channel and Warren's Wow, now im gratefull with you guys. CHEAP and i SOUND good i think

[@RamRevivo]

I FUCKING LOVE YOU REID STEFAN the intro, the actual content, the commercial 😂 You’re the best producer youtuber hand down

[@hinavy1352]

The head bop kills me every time

[@jinglenuts844]

This video will inspire all to make music. You can just make these elegant vocals with just some cheap gear. This is different from all the videos I have watched to do this and none of them executed it well, but you did it so well I was just amazed. I like this video because there are musicians out there who are overwhelmed by the price of gear to make their creative music, but in this video, you have made a cure for this overwhelmed state of mind when purchasing gear.

[@griffingibson4389]

That parallel glue was on point. and the phase cancellation trick was pro level. Definetly a video to come back to

[@ToZik]

This is literally the best tutorial I've seen so far in my existence. You are a legend

[@locutz]

the scarlett 2i2 is the beginner's holy grail of interfaces

[@maxexodus]

That lowering the EQ trick at 3k is a lifesaver!!!!

[@TD-mg1ss]

I never thought about inverting the phase from the reverb! Great tips, thank you guys! 🙏🏻

[@ringoze]

Why though? Thx.

[@_qpiidTV]

Thanks a mil for this video. I was using a auto processor for my vocals but doing what did in this video actually gave 100x better sound 😭 I really can't thank you enough

[@ConVersaa]

Killed it Reid! Living proof of not needing all the extra expensive Gear! No excuses!

[@banejovanovic8936]

The spaciousness of the crib though! Nice work Reid!

[@bencrystalofficial]

Oo Reid I’m glad you’re returning to your guitar riff! I’ve watched that video like 20 times for reference sake and it’s a groove~ 😜

[@VoiceHole]

wow learned like 10 things in ableton i can already use when editing pod casts !! lol you are a GOAT puppet man

[@donnytheflow]

On the one hand, I feel personally attacked for having this exact (cheap lol) gear. On the other, I'm super appreciative of the sauce drippin off this tutorial. Much love Karra & Reid!

[@michellew.3691]

Diamond vocals recorded with cheap gear. Is always better than bad tone vocals & great gear :-))) Kara & Reid we love you ❤️

[@SONGLYRICS]

this guy can make fire track in 30 mins trust me.... you rock Reid!!

[@drexisbeatz2673]

Ayyy! Literally ordered a Scarlet Solo Gen 3 for my Birthday! It was good! Fiddly to setup but once going it’s been great

[@donut_lyfe]

Man! That was awesome. Thank you for the tutorial! It made things so much easier

[@Deathshuck]

Can't explain how useful this video was. Thank you, Realest Puppet In the Game & Karra. :D

[@BeatsBangcomtv]

Wow... that was dope!! Great content as usual and a catchy tune to go along with it!

[@flowthemelody2784]

the best video ive seen in so long. Such a fantastic job

[@jaiyon9775]

Nice Waves plugin usage, you a real one Reid✊🏾

[@fuzzylightning]

Karra's workflow is impressive! "Let's mix it!" I wish I had that confidence when editing haha

[@Relaxinghz]

She has an amazing voice which makes a world of difference.

Bro, you just helped me mix my next song! Thank you for educating us through your videos!

[@au5music]

OTT is boosting below 80hz that you intended to cut out - id set the low crossover just above the highest note's fundamental for the presence and stability youre probably looking for parallel glue compression has no makeup at +15db of reduction so its barely doing anything but boosting the noise floor inverting the polarity of reverb is superfluous because reverb is already de-correlating the phases of all frequencies - id use pre-delay in addition to sidechain compression against the dry vocal to create separation reverb is still on eco mode which sounds much worse compared to high quality mode sounds good but i think these would give it that extra 10%, also karra is killer

[@igglue7671]

Wow Au5

[@jees3962]

The power of the stock plug ins 🔥

[@ralphbaniqued2909]

Awesome video! Thanks for dropping 💎. Helps a lot for beginners like me.

[@DJReachOfficial]

been a long time fan, best sound engineering tips on youtube! thanks for always comin with the sauce reid. 973 represent :)

[@BgJimy]

Thanks a ton for this, the phase inversion is mind-blowing..

[@wungengfranklin3820]

THANK YOU... Needed this so bad! 🙏🙏🙏 bless your human and puppet hearts..

[@aliafraua5592]

you're inspired me to make music with cheap gear. thanks Reid

[@amritproductionz]

thanks so much bro love what you do ,much love and support from Trinidad

[@danaevargas2937]

I learn more with you than school thanks!

[@iamteo370]

Love your content! Those vocals touched my heart!

[@adl0815]

Best couple of a Puppet and a human since Pinocchio. 💕

[@SpartanLaserCanon]

Ahh Focusrite, such a good company. I am glad I got on of the small ones for what I currently do. I saw a shootout of some in some videos I saw and the Focusrite solo. I do know there is different scarlett solo's, but I think for the sound that I would get another Focusrite if I ever wanted to.

[@acidhendrix]

My first interface was an M-Audio fast track ultra about 9 years ago. Still my main interface :D

[@terrytheodorewan9888]

Nice Voice～～～ Keep making music. I am new to all these but am so Glad to have found you guys 😉

[@NawressDhouib]

I make music and I really got impressed by the quality of the AKG and The audio interface ❤️❤️

[@SpringLeafWolf]

I never thought about getting a better microphone, apparently that helps a lot too, I still use the one that came with my Scarlet Focus.

[@salmanzaidi698]

That head bang was legit

[@amolbjamkar]

I just want to say, thanks for this video. When you find something not right with the vocals and this helps. Now i sound little better than before 😆😀

[@jas8012]

You are the realist puppet in the game!! What's up Reid!!! Need that Focusrite and Microphone

[@modernmusicstudio303]

Thank you for telling us some default settings for female vocals that you use! Great tutorial.

[@janetperkins9382]

That head bobbing at the end had me cracking up 😂

[@hnstlywhtevr]

Using only the interface and plugins! Stoked. (:

[@LitKidBeats]

Best Vocal Mixing Tutorials out there 🔥 Awesome Song!

[@ScottEmmick]

Hi Reid. Thanks for your channel. Appreciate your commitment to educating musicians. I purchased the Ableton Lead and Bkgd Sauce packs. Firstly, the chains are really nice. I've gone back in and customized new versions using my Arturia Delays and FF / Arturia reverbs, and re-mapped. Really versatile and cool. I was mixing a bit this morning and noticed something kind of strange. I have 2 background lines panned hard left and right in the mix. Levels are nearly identical. The issue I've discovered seems to be related to the Mid-Side EQ on the BKGD Sauce. It seems to make the right channel more prominent than the left. Again, might be an "taste" thing, but wanted to get your thoughts on that.

[@dreamfallofficial7330]

@8:41 "Without out" ...... "And with it" *Breaks neck*

[@leti9130]

so happy i found this channel 💖

[@shvrkboy1953]

Man thanks for that. That was hell of a helpfull tips on vocals!

[@SheilaJoseph09]

Wowww that made a difference. Thanks 🥺

[@zenseiarakaki1413]

Such a cool tune...and tutorial!

[@mcdan2696]

Awesome voice Karra

[@jemerbautista]

YO when that BASS HIT gosh dang ! amazing tutorial appreciate you guys =D. u got a sub!

[@sterlingnickles7765]

Yo this track knocks! Thanks for the tutorial!

[@siriushours]

Y'all are tryna keep me inside forever I see. 🔥

[@pf7618]

Good Job Reid 💯⭐

[@bluesound666]

In my country those equipment very expensive, but this is a great contain. Thank you for uploading it.

[@rimixbyricomusiq]

Exactly what I was looking for ****Subscribed***

[@marcopolo2028]

It was the whole food ads for me cuh. You gotta new sub

[@factofrealitytv4294]

good producing and mixing! keep up the great work!

[@ktofficial4945]

I love your channel so much Reid. It’s been really helpful

[@orginy]

08:45!!!!! Best minute of my life

[@nicolle0169]

his headbang is such a mood

[@motorbikeray]

That's one talented hand puppet.

[@Leoppassion]

ma man Reid still keepin it OG

[@BENCHAMBERS]

Love your Chanel, brother! Would love a video on how best to utilise UAD’s console to treat vocals pre DAW.

[@no1b4tyndall]

Love all your videos I wish you would make a version of this video for protools I just got the Focusrite Scarlett...

[@bularitual2051]

You guys are amazing thanks for sharing all the info ! I would like to suggest to Karra to make a singing tutorial for beginners, like how to find your own voice tune or key . Cheers !!

[@JohannesNielsen]

Totally read my mind about the plugins

[@rossco78]

Hi. Great mini tutorial! Can I ask why you added a separate effects rack for delay after the reverb rack, instead of just adding the delay in the same rack? Many thanks!

[@enoxtic]

I hate abelton live, but you guys make it less intimidating! Thanks guys keep it coming!

[@JimboFadezTv]

Learned A lot Of From This .. I Really Underestimated My Equipment.

[@aarongugino]

You are awesome man! Love what you do

[@acelek28]

I was late. I want that focus rite 😣 thank you for the tutorial ❤️

[@chu7811]

amazing raw vocal

[@donb6065]

8:49🤣🤣He was feeling the drop hella much.

[@dangelomack1]

I just bought this mic its good to see its possible to get that expensive quality

[@JTFuller]

I WISH I COULD GET THE AT2030 TO SOUND LIKE THAT..... That was fantastic.. Good enough for me and it sounds amazing... Again, excellent video my man..