This Is How I Process Vocals | Big Z

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[@zenohamers2849]

Summary: 1) fixing the pitch 2) compression (1st stage) 3) EQ the vocals 4) Tape Saturation 5) compression (2nd stage) 6) De-esser 7) create the reverb bus --> EQ + side chain (via compressor) 8) create the delay bus --> EQ + side chain (via compressor)

[@francesca8895]

Don't forget the de-esser between 5 and 6

[@zachmaguire7799]

thank you for saving me

[@taetobol1]

That compression trick on the reverb and delay sends is a gem. Thank you for the knowledge.

[@seamusbreathnach527]

This is one of the best vocal mixing tutorials out there. Compression is definitely the hardest part to get right and the fact you started with an easy to use plugin for this (CLA vocals) makes it way more accessible for a beginners. Good job!

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[@retsmej]

great teacher ! just right in everything.

[@SoundsLikeMaestro]

YOU THE MAN, BIG Z!

[@joewhitfield6316]

Many of these tools I've had for years. Now I can begin learning how to use them. Thanks!!!

[@hottub7264]

Your videos have been amazingly helpful in getting my mixes from good to great. Thanks so much Big Z!! 🙏

[@nigelmorris8215]

Thank you big z....... your the best man

[@ayMillmusic]

Sidechaining with the FabFilter makes everything so much easier! Thanks bro!

[@alphagigabit6459]

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[@mo0omo]

yo brother, I make a completely different kind of music and yet I still have a lot to gain from these tutorials you put up -- thanks for the quality content!

[@soundbro2836]

Thanks man I’ve been hoping for a video like this from you for ages!!! Can’t wait to watch!! :)))

[@anthonygio9961]

Amazing processing techniques, thanks for sharing big z!

[@adikeys]

Thank you 🙏

[@brianheater8357]

Your vocal chain sounds amazing- great tip about ducking the reverb and delay to main vox! I usually automate sends to reverb and delay so it kicks at the end of the phrase, which is a similar effect but this way sounds much cleaner and less automation drawing. Really enjoying this content man looking forward to more

[@imremozsik1012]

Thank you! Very sensible stuff...

[@akalui007]

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[@24vibesmusic19]

Thank you Mr z

[@elevenfly]

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[@osmark86]

Seen two tuts and I'm sold. You really know your stuff mate.

[@aoftoday1]

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[@actosium]

Yooo Big Z youre a great teacher and know some great fast tricks. Keep em coming

[@WTFifa7]

thank you for taking our requests! so helpful.

[@SupernovaSun77]

This plugin is so dope. Especially that compressor.

[@AubitSound]

This vocal sounds FIRE

[@elonthebass6870]

your the man

[@akhilnarayan3779]

Thank you man

[@vocalpro]

I love the side chain on the verb technique. Thanks man

[@modestexcuse]

This was so unbelievably helpful, thank you so much! You have earned a new subscriber and a fan as well!

[@behroozp358]

your videos are short and very useful! thank you so much.

[@codenamegrs9278]

Amazing video bro !!! One of the best i ve come across on youtube 😃👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 . You make a very good teacher . You go straight to the point and do it with just the right amount of words .

[@PatrickAlvesdj]

Excellent !!

[@tomastokarcik8782]

Great tutorial! 🙌 I’ve learned something new and useful again. Thank you ! 🙏

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[@djtonev7948]

BRAVO! TNX

[@DJSKILLAH]

nice technique! thanks mate!

[@melloww007]

I always want to spend all my money into VST’s after watching video’s like these!

[@bhargavphukan323]

Thanks a lot!

[@Writtenmirror]

Useful stuff right here! Clean and clear 👌🏾🔥

[@vewilli]

Great! 👍🏻👏🏻

[@moche2303]

this type of video is extremely valuable thank you so much

[@simonvegas793]

Great video man! Thank you!

[@LiamKillen]

Another solid vid! Thanks!

[@VansiyOmsk]

Спасибо, бро!!!

[@reallyreallyfreemusic]

Bobby Owsinski recommends cutting the highs and lows BEFORE the signal hits the reverb or delay. I've found his method to be a big improvement. Thanks for the video!

[@wildanruruh]

dude, you're the best! you've helped me a lot!!! thank you so much :))))

[@weslaycock466]

Love you. Eq'ing and compressing reverb and delay plus side chaining. Sheeeeeeeet I'm like a professional or something now, thanks man.

[@retsmej]

i 2nd the motion !

[@ExileLBL]

:DDD top comment

[@johnparsons7801]

Compressors are for people that don't know how to use eq. They create distortion and crackling when they threshold. They also cause a swelling effect that causes intermodulation distortion from the overlap that is caused. Live, they also raise the noise floor. They are crap! In the early 80's I had an entire rack of them. One day I had an epiphany and tried mixing without them. I couldn't believe the difference in fidelity. I sold them all for near nothing. That is their true worth. I don't use compressors or limiters on anything. Try streaming music after you use them. Your entire mix will fall apart. If you want to hear mixes that are free of them. I will gladly send you some of different genres.

[@weslaycock466]

@@johnparsons7801 Appreciate your perspective John. Yes please I am curious to hear a couple examples if you get the chance.

[@johnparsons7801]

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[@gerardodeltoro6219]

Greaaaaaaaat thx man

[@SOMERShamon]

easy quick explanation..thank you

[@pedroqofficial879]

amazing tutorials thank you man!

[@lorenzolibutti7343]

Learning everyday from your videos, great stuff man! #roadto10k

[@freddiecruiseofficial]

almost done

[@wesleyguidry2827]

This is great!

[@moche2303]

Processing vocals can be so tedious... but it's also so rewarding!

[@tragictheory]

Great video man, thank you.

[@djp873]

Great video. Thank you so much

[@davidjaspers]

Again a great tutorial😁👌 Cant wait for ur new song🙏💪

[@lolaurent5606]

Desser before compression... and an other desser to the end ...make a terrific job...😉 greets from France

[@jasonsu8549]

this is really helpful, thank you!

[@kyroshdgameplays8913]

bro ur the best

[@audiobard1431]

Awsm 🙏❤️🤘

[@MattJadonMusic]

This is fantastic stuff mate. I’ve been looking for production tutorials above the usual ‘beginners tips’ stuff that is so common on here, and it’s so refreshing to see the techniques used by someone with their own good music and significant social following. Keep it up!

[@ROBSMUSIC]

Thank you so much ! That really helps a lot !

[@user-ts8dd7zc1n]

i Never thought about sidechaining rev/dly before))) thank you!

[@ImOffTheE]

Awesome video!!!

[@DueceDelgado]

Dude you’re a beast good looks💯💯

[@MurnerJoel]

You are Good !!!

[@reallyreallyfreemusic]

Waves makes a cool plug-in called DeBreath that can speed up the process of taming those breath noises. I've used it mostly on dialog for podcasts, but it will work equally well for singers. I just found your channel a few days ago, and I'm learning a lot. I like your style...clear and to the point.

[@nashdjnashdj8971]

thank

[@RogerioValgode]

Such good tutorials... GREAT WORK, you're the best!! :)

[@wellbeing2516]

expertship that looks like wizardry! Thanks!

[@AF-vm6xx]

Very helpful!

[@shahid231khan]

VERY NICE..SUPERB

[@pravo.]

GREAT brother good tutorials

[@iainmcguire7190]

Just a quick point, Valhalla Vintage Verb has an eq built into it, on the right hand side of the gui. So you don't need to add an eq after the reverb, to eq it, you can do it inside the reverb plugin itself

[@iainmcguire7190]

Soundtoys Echoboy Jnr also has an EQ built into the delay, the high cut and low cut, in the gui, so you can EQ both the reverb and the delay within the plugins themself, rather than adding an EQ after them to do this

[@JBorg97]

DAMN that was so helpful thank you! I did not know that the spacing between plugins on the channel strip is significant

[@jamescarson4272]

U r straight to the point and I love it. Could u go through ur fave plugins in a vid?

[@WAZA___]

You want your EQ cuts before the reverb and delay plugins...not after. The reason for this is simple. By cutting out or boosting the frequencies you want first, you won’t have as many unwanted tones getting processed and brought out by your reverbs and delays.

[@JoshuaDavidWorship]

Man this is great stuff. Most people charge for this kind of insight. Thanks for sharing!

[@GabiVegas-dj]

You are a champion

[@rogerbaxter1695]

I swear you have taught me the importance of send tracks.

[@junipermcburnie7691]

Great video, thank you! I've only recently found your channel, but I wish I had found it sooner - your techniques are really helpful and you present them in a really understandable way :) If you are looking for content suggestions, could you please make a video about balancing vocal doubles and BVs? Like how you prefer to group them and process them etc, this is something I'm really struggling with. Thanks again from the UK!

[@Antwanislandstv]

Bro u dope u the best

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Man you're a fucking genius how are you not rockstar famous yet? I put your best summer melodic music in the shower and don't get tired of it.

[@Goodbbo2]

You deserve more thumbs up and likes ! Thx 👍

[@patzumbrunn1227]

Seems so easy.... but needs anyway a big kowledge and a lot of time to practice.thanx for this video

[@jamiebrown6194]

Fantastic! Thank you :)

[@BigZMusic]

Thanks for watching!

[@nikotoro590]

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[@dinfluence30]

thanks

[@Mheramb]

Great video! I always feel like getting vocals good is difficult, and mostly I try running with multiple identical vocal tracks with different effects / formants to try make it sound more full. Yet in this video, it seems so very simple. I've come to realize my biggest problem might be my own vocal-performance when wanting to sing my own songs, and if the vocal performance/recording doesnt sound nearly amazing from the beginning, then ofc. its difficult to get it right :P

[@larryseyer]

Nice!

[@solovision6425]

Love your videos man! Easily the most helpful stuff I have found on KZbin (and I have seen hundreds if not thousands of them). I will say I there are a lot of extra plugins that you use. While I want to expand my library of plugins, it would be great if you could show similar settings in stock plugins or how to get similar sounds with the stock stuff. Also, it would be awesome to have links to the plugins you use in the description! That would be a huge help, since I am definitely interested in getting more. Keep killin it, Z

[@ybkrnmusic]

great tutorial!

[@FromNewAgeToJesusChrist]

Very helpful, thank you! :D

[@DavidFranciscoMusic]

Dude this is super helpful!

[@DavidFranciscoMusic]

Do you have a template for logic that you use?

[@theiriscen]

Thanks for this. Most people on youtube who show how to process vocals start with an already processed vocal. Like you can clearly hear reverb and delay and some compression from the recording stage. That’s confusing in all honesty, dont give those who learn the chance to really hear how things shape out to sound great since vocals sound great from start already. Your video starts with a dry vocal, thats cool.

[@vickius]

Agreed. I love hearing the dry vocals first. Makes me feel better about my lifeless vocals lol

[@theiriscen]

Vickius Maximus Me too lol

[@DanGoodeOfficial]

Awesome, would be cool if you did a tutorial on processing the doubles and harmonies too!

[@Mstupp2184]

Awesome. Way better tutorial and info than other more "well produced" videos.