Studio One Vocal Mixing Basics in 7 minutes

Today we are going to cover the basics of getting your vocal sit right with stock studio one plugins!
#studioone #musicproductiontutorial #vocals

[@livedinnstudios]

Thank you Forest!! I truly thank you for your producing instincts in Studio One!!! You have a the perfect high pace yet still "mentor" ... with your soul/gut instincts and share those musical emotions as you wade through all those during your unfolding of your mix. 🎶

[@StudioOneLab]

Love this comment. Thanks for watching.

[@jakehillenmusic]

I cant get enough of this content. I dont even use studio1, but I'm in

[@StudioOneLab]

Awesome, more coming! What DAW are you in?

[@jakehillenmusic]

I've been in Reaper a lot lately. I was in ProTools forever, then I moved to Reaper when I downgraded my hardware for an Army trip. Used it so much doing Voice Over work that never went back. Now that I'm doing more music again, I should prollie get a real DAW, huh

[@OctoberZzz]

​@jakehillenmusic if you haven't already, studio one is amazing with their $20 a month subscription.

[@melos_music]

Hi forest, i'm from india. love your contents & Thank you so much for creating a channel specifically for studio one!. love from india♥

[@RyanCampFilms]

Love your content Forest, and excited for this new channel as I am a Studio One novice. The thing I struggle with the most is plug-in chains, what order things should go in, what should be sends, mastering plug-in order. Etc I would love to see a video dedicated to this in the future. Thank you!

[@georgetsurkan]

Awesome that you’re catering to us Studio One users! Love your content!!!!!!

[@StudioOneLab]

I just love Studio One, really think its the best DAW out there.

[@basscase78]

Thx for this video and this channel!!! Always love your training.

[@annnzew]

This has motivated me so much to get back to recording. I was getting really down on myself because I always feel I sound boring but now I’m gonna let loose and use this vid to make my vocals excellent

[@BenjaminGib]

Really love this vid, Forest. Looking forward to the next one.

[@Capt-Cran]

Super … looking forward to the channel … great video!! … Keep them coming!!

[@bobshepard3108]

This is great, just what i need, looking forward to more content 💥

[@Sd1-ok9os]

Dont stop man your channel is a favorite for us

[@tarco6174]

Great video. Looking forward to more studio one vids!

[@alexandreleveille3415]

Thank you for this video. Please produce more !

[@BPTerry]

Thanks Forrest!!!! Studio One Lab will be awesome!!!!! 👍👍

[@blulacez4421]

Nice! Thanks for sharing.

[@AshwiniKondalakadu]

Great explanation. Thanks.. will try in my next audio

[@michaeldavid1198]

Thanks, Forest!

[@dennystreet2454]

Thank You for the useful information

[@KevinMcIvermusic]

Great video! I use studio one and this video was super helpful.

[@davemartinez5713]

Hi Forest, Happy New Year! Hope this year brings you and your family great joy. Also, wanted to say thank you for not giving up on your fans with all you've gone through over the last couple years. The amount of time you put into these videos are so greatly appreciated. They help us tremendously. Really looking forward to following this channel, being a Studio One user.

[@StudioOneLab]

Hey thanks for this comment man. It does take time but Im glad to be back and inspired to double down this year. Appreciate your support.

[@avisheksaha2226]

Helpful video Forest ! I follow your main channel too and i am also obsessed with studio one. Feels great to see you maaking content specifically for studio one. Lots of love and best wishes !

[@billytaylor1174]

Thanks so much Forest! Very practical advice with attainable results. Looking forward to your future videos on this channel.

[@StudioOneLab]

Thanks for watching. More to come!

[@RobbyCummings]

Thanks Forest for this! I have been a studio one user for over 10 years. It is my favorite DAW.. Excited to see this new channel.

[@StudioOneLab]

Im pretty new to Studio One (since 2021) but it really has changed my workflow for the better.

[@Hijazi-1info]

Awesome content. Congratulations for this new channel and good luck buddy 👍🎉🎊

[@traffm]

Congratulations on your new channel! I became fan of Studio One in 2020 and that’s what use for all my productions now. Looking forward to seeing more awesome content from you. Happy new year!

[@StudioOneLab]

Thanks for following along!

[@aaronburton3672]

Hi Forest - Thanks for taking the time to put together awesome videos like this!!! It is so helpful!!

[@StudioOneLab]

More to come Aaron thank you for your continued support

[@tltegoluv]

Thx Forrest I am a new fan/ Follow I will def use this tip in my future mixes, Great Job👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@tennisvision]

Thanks for the content and tips Forest. I love Studio One as well. And great to have you back on the screen again mate.

[@StudioOneLab]

Appreciate your support man.

[@ameeththomas]

Thank you for this :)

[@officialpetermckeown]

Love you're videos, i'm trying to build as a country/pop artist myself, it's slowly getting there but building my followers are my biggest issue at the moment, also I use Studio One 6 Professional, so you're videos are perfect for me

[@StudioOneLab]

First comment on this channel! Thank you for your support! More videos coming.

[@secondchancerising3025]

Looking forward to the new channel- Ray

[@Nokrang_Lkr]

Just subscribed i am so excited to learn new stuff from you sir ...im so blessed that i never tought that i can afford free lesson from a biggest heart in whole world..i dont have a good room but walking on your steps putting a cheap headphone and do what i learn from you...god bless you sir.

[@Kxngfroz_e]

Understandable ❤

[@anishranjansarkar1969]

Thanks man, I am waiting for next studio one stuff.

[@StudioOneLab]

On the way!

[@wesley_lewis]

Starting everything up in Logic, but I’m here for this, Forest! Happy New Year

[@StudioOneLab]

I usually start with Logic too but it ends up in Studio One way or another.

[@AlexOlivari67]

Excited for new content. Heavy Logic user her (15 years), just started with S1 subscription. Many advantages over Logic: Melodyne integration, consolidated plugin window, bouncing out stems/tracks. Bouncing out 50 + stems with Logic has always been time consuming and not always flawless. Thanks for great content, Alex

[@imacconnor7225]

This is sick

[@-Deena.]

Nice work, great advice.

[@StudioOneLab]

More to come.

[@RogerBeckett]

This is awesome, Forest! So glad you started a dedicated Studio One channel. As my main DAW of choice your channel will be super helpful in producing my own music. You’re a great educator. Thank you for all your help. A Very Happy New Year to you and wish you much success for 2024. 🙏

[@StudioOneLab]

Hey Roger, always grateful for your continued support. Ill be focusing in more on Studio One this year. More videos to come. Glad to help you out.

[@RogerBeckett]

@@StudioOneLab Thank You very much, Forest. Hope you’re doing well. Looking forward to releasing some of my songs this year using Studio One and the knowledge from you.

[@kestrelsings]

Yay! It must be a new year gift.. Forest using studio one, MY DAW.. this is so great! Thanks 😊 and 88th sub! Let’s go!

[@StudioOneLab]

My favorite DAW for sure.

[@jeffkautz2509]

Thanks Forest! I am moving up to Studio One from Cakewalk. Super excited about this new channel!

[@StudioOneLab]

Great move. Got a lot coming that will help you out.

[@vcodev108]

awesome thanks for this tutorial, expecting more tutorials from you related to mixing and mastering would be great!

[@StudioOneLab]

I’ll work on that for sure.

[@nkumbusiame457]

Appreciate you man this is so helpful

[@StudioOneLab]

Thanks for watching dude.

[@KennCrawford]

I use Reaper but still learn a ton from your videos because so much of the information you share is universal across all platforms. Great job.

[@StudioOneLab]

I hear Reaper is great, use what works for you! For sure applies to all DAWs.

[@kapitbanda]

nice !

[@PatrickAdams307Music]

Here we go! Hey Forest!!! I went with Studio One last year on your recommendation! Bam!!! This is great, brother! I learn something new in S1 every time i use it. Keep it coming!

[@forestwhitehead]

Great choice! Alot more coming.

[@PatrickAdams307Music]

@@forestwhitehead right on! We're ready!

[@BlueJavaTN]

71st sub - love Studio One as well!

[@StudioOneLab]

Thank you for your support!

[@rickyhahshah]

Wow please upload some more videos 🙏

[@flatline1877]

Good job bro! Happy to be here from the beginning of this channel.

[@StudioOneLab]

My day 1s

[@flatline1877]

@@StudioOneLab Absolutely 😁. I'm here bro.

[@barnpostmedia]

I'm here. Let's see what you have going on with the new channel. I am a Cubase user. Studio One is very similar though.

[@StevenMelo]

Thank you for this new channel and the content that is Presonus based

[@Smileater]

This is wonderful, just what I was looking for. Do you have one for Logic Pro in your other channel?

[@stestetsonmusic]

Come over from other Chanel dude can’t wait for this ❤

[@StudioOneLab]

Glad to have you here too.

[@vincentdenali256]

I don’t use Studio One but I still learn from watching your workflow. Thanks

[@StudioOneLab]

Awesome, glad you are here man.

[@drej14]

Great video how would you mix this if live streaming a church service. Especially when the praise team starts to sing?

[@spitmazta1016]

Thanks for this info, I just subscribed to your channel

[@StudioOneLab]

More videos coming!

[@mjk5254]

I use to only look up Logic Pro X stuff because thats what I work in but after years of creating music I know how to transfer the knowledge. Just here to support brother and gain some knowledge.

[@StudioOneLab]

Thats how I started out too. It does apply across all DAWs for sure.

[@shibastabdey2025]

very nice tutorial sir ....mor tutorial plz..

[@IanTaylor007]

Brilliant stuff Forest! This is going to be a great channel. Quick question (or maybe a future topic to cover?). Which drum sound set from the included, stock Impact sets could you use for modern Country /pop style music and how would you edit/set them up (I see a lot of electronic, edm type sounds that are great for this)

[@StudioOneLab]

Love Impact. And I have some samples you need to try. Thanks for this comment.

[@Endless_Skyway_Adventures]

We do many things in a similar way. I do like to boost high frequencies ahead of de essing, for a more consistent HF sound, I also use parallel multi band limiting with a Waves L316-a 16 band limiter which automatically tames frequencies that pop out of your vocal and adds more fatness. Can be done with a multi band compressor with a high ratio too. This kind of compression/limiting adds body rather than tickling the tops of the waveform. Especially useful if the singer has variable timber throughout their vocal range. In this type of parallel compression 20:1 fast attack 8ms, fast release 30ms, 10-12 db reduction per band. Transients still present in the non parallel channel. Saves a ton of time on eq moves.

[@StudioOneLab]

I’ll check this out thanks for your comment.

[@musole7104]

Wow thank you so much you managed to explain what I was trying to understand for two years in 7 minutes. I know this sounds exaggerated but trust me its true. I have been having issues.

[@StudioOneLab]

Glad you found it useful!

[@FreestyleGalaxyNMore]

Where did you go, my friend? Hope you are doing ok... was looking forward to seeing you more woth this second Channel.

[@StudioOneLab]

I’m coming back! My son is in hospital at Vanderbilt right now awaiting heart surgery. When you ask where did I go, I would answer with taking care of my family with no free time to make videos at the moment. Will be back as soon as I can.

[@autumnreduk]

Great video, we've followed your other channel for a while and it's always been super inspiring and useful. In your opinion, what level should you aim for as an average when tracking vocals? I always see varying advice but the vocals you record always sound so good

[@StudioOneLab]

Just not clipping!!!! Stay in the green and yellow.

[@BPTerry]

Please build a simple Studio One guitar vocal template for singer songwriters at your new Studio One Lab channel!!!! I’m going to enjoy this channel!!!

[@StudioOneLab]

This is a great idea.

[@BPTerry]

Beautiful!!!!

[@LAKESICK]

That VT1 really popped those vocals out!

[@forestwhitehead]

Probably my favorite Studio One plugin!

[@barnpostmedia]

We need you back Forest.

[@jeremiahlyleseditor437]

Great content Forest. I'm surprised you moved to S1. It is supposedly the easiest to learn. Thank you

[@dspoet1]

Dope. What mic was used on his vocals?

[@DarkTrapStudio]

Great example, most tutorials they don't mix it very well, but in this case this is truly a high pro level mixed vocal. One little thing that can be unbeneficial to a begineer : when you say "always have a low cut" actually there nothing that have to be always say, and maybe the low cut has already been applied, maybe the vocal sit nicely with the phase and when put a low cut the phase shift make the whole mix less good, just a small thing to know most of the time theyll be good with a low cut but don't use it just "you have to" (talking to the beginners).

[@StudioOneLab]

I agree with this comment. I should’ve worded this better.

[@DarkTrapStudio]

@@StudioOneLab Imperfection is the way to mastery !

[@medituner5870]

Thank you so much.. Please start from intermediate level Because there are lot of stuff available for beginners on KZbin already

[@StudioOneLab]

Both beginner and intermediate will be covered! There are others on KZbin yes, but no other coverers the musical style or the way I do.

[@YangTee]

How can I get more of your vocal lessons plus how to record

[@user-ed7eb7qu5x]

I only have the regular compression I have studio One professional should I be calling PreSonus?

[@lipepinto77]

any alternatives for antares autotune and vt1 for those who dont have studio one +?

[@rolly__]

It has melodyne all ready on the Vocal.

[@Capt-Cran]

Where did you go?

[@paulbylina2271]

Thanks Forest!!! Which version of Studio One do you recommend?

[@StudioOneLab]

I’m a go all in type of guy. They have the best DAW I think so I would go Sphere subscription. Thats what I do.

[@thehighdeath5562]

This is excellent. But you forgot to mention that your reverb is on a separate track, which is critical.

[@MaPa60]

Exited about this channel. What's that VT1, is that a Sphere plugin only?

[@forestwhitehead]

Its possible one of Studio Ones best plugins imo. Must be just sphere.

[@user-yo9ti9mn9r]

Forest, are you coming back to KZbin? I know you have a ton going on but just wondering?

[@roclowther]

Thanks Forest. 😊 👍

[@StudioOneLab]

No problem 👍

[@brendonchapin6483]

Hi Forest, do you have a website or way to inquire on your cost to mix and master a song?

[@StudioOneLab]

Check out musiccityplaybook.com

[@YangTee]

Are this stock plugins for studio one

[@MarkManginoisawesome]

Hey forest, I have my new focusrite interface, midi keyboard and my guitar. I understand the popular answer to the question 'what daw should i get as a beginner' is that each DAW is unique and it's a subjective answer. With that being said, it's too expensive to go about trying all these daws. Now having said that and with that being said, is Studio one a good place to start?

[@StudioOneLab]

Yes, if you have a PC, Studio One is the best place to start. Garageband is the best place to start on a mac.

[@MarkManginoisawesome]

@StudioOneLab Thank you.. also thank you because I have a Mac and hadn't even thought about windows vs mac

[@ringi1970]

0:38 - 0:40 Yes, a good singer, no question. But those thin lines on the waveform on the vocal track indicates, that this is already "melodyned" 🙂so no autotune is needed. 😀 Good tips anyway! Thumbs up

[@StudioOneLab]

Even on a melodyned vocal I’m running light auto tune as well! Just part of my process right or wrongs

[@ringi1970]

@@StudioOneLab In studio work, there is no right or wrong IMO. When it sounds good, it sounds good.

[@M_Brown_rap]

Mix and master a rap song please ❤

[@Yoshipiano145]

I don't even use studio one, I just want more forest whitehead.

[@forestwhitehead]

Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@Yoshipiano145]

@@forestwhitehead can you do a comparing logic to studio one?

[@forestwhitehead]

@@Yoshipiano145 Yes I will for sure.

[@levijessegonzalez3629]

"raw vocal"? bro that track is heavily compressed already

[@garethde-witt6433]

I don’t think any auto tune is needed it’s a good vocal

[@StudioOneLab]

You’re right. This singer was awesome.

[@Airtouch67]

No ProEQ? No Vocal Rider? No DeBreath? No SlapBack? No Voice Doubler? Wow, I use like 10 plug-ins or more on a vocal track.

[@Studioone-tn2zb]

These vocals are alreday passed thru an external preamp