How to REALLY Clean Vocals in Your Mixes: 5 Tips

[@iamrickyhype]

A proper editing before the actual mix makes all the difference in the world, a lot of people watch top engineers videos and think they can do the same, but they forget those engineers have assistants giving them the mix already edited.

[@justinbeck8459]

Yup.

[@tmbtrose2262]

👾How did I do rapping on this beat ?????!!! LET ME KNOW👾 soundcloud.app.goo.gl/M3rAMs7pHf9oCuVz6

[@youngblacklife9419]

@@tmbtrose2262 yoooooo I mess with odeeeee you did your thing.. just mix and master it better next time. its mad catchy and that lil high pitched part is EVERYTHING

[@tmbtrose2262]

@@youngblacklife9419 appreciate that my boi ! Follow me on Ig tmb.TRoSe I’m about to drop something fye 🍁👾🎶

[@prashantpillai394]

thanks a lot mate! i didn't knew about that ❤

[@joelonsdale]

Just go through the vocal manually - takes 10 minutes and guarantees a truly musical result. I deal with breaths (adjusting the gain or replacing with better breaths), cut out gaps, finesse cross-fades and identify problems that may need a restoration process, such as RX to remove mouth-noise during a note. I will use a de-esser though, often manually automating the vocal volume to solve the worst. ...

[@edmundbarretto4804]

Teaching with smile is what's most striking here! Great personality man!

[@JuicemanGravy]

When waves puts out a video and all the techniques you use personally are used >>>>

[@daMyahStar]

the x-noise learn at the end is a game-changer... I've been struggling in my room, it's not treated so this is a dream... cant thank you enough

[@dancooperwaves3685]

Don't forget to check out the other noise reduction plugins we offer, they're just as easy to use as x-noise.

[@daMyahStar]

@@dancooperwaves3685 link pls

[@dancooperwaves3685]

@@daMyahStar Here you go Jesse www.waves.com/plugins/noise-reduction-restoration#sort:path~type~order=.default-order~number~asc|views:view=grid-view|paging:currentPage=0|paging:number=20

[@NSVNBeats]

X-Noise is really good, but keep in mind, it works best when the hiss/noise is UNIFORM as it was in this video. If the noise is coming from somewhere else, and not uniform, you may have to do a bit more work to remove it. (Cutting out that frequency, using diff plugins, etc.)

[@tmbtrose2262]

👾How did I do rapping on this beat ?????!!! LET ME KNOW👾 soundcloud.app.goo.gl/M3rAMs7pHf9oCuVz6

[@dancooperwaves3685]

You are right RE uniform noise. Maybe I'll cover how to remove/reduce non-uniform background noise in a future video

[@Herbsus]

Thanks for the Tip

[@ian.seynave]

I wouldn't suggest removing breaths altogether, that can take away the natural feel of a performance.

[@MarketChoiceaust]

yes true, even in podcasts.

[@carminbhe1592]

Agreed, better to just turn them down if they're harsh

[@YungSeal22]

also you can't make sounds from your mouth without breathing

[@jmora44ify]

I agree 1000%

[@devanandan_.ak_]

Yes

[@nebstaism]

Waves are still my favourite plugins really ahead of their time

[@markbofficial683]

One of the best explained tutorials

[@RobAnthonyDire]

I’ve never needed to use a De-esser on myself or anyone else I’ve recorded. The waves R-vox is the bomb. I create an auxiliary track with the R-vox on it. I set the input to where my mic is plugged into, and the output to say bus one. On the track that is being recorded, the input is then bus one, therefore the vocals are getting recorded through the R-vox. Usually I record with just enough of a limiter to prevent clipping and just enough noise gate to eliminate any room hiss. Then, depending on the song or style of music, I will compress fully after the fact. I think I learned that trick from reading an interview with Butch Vig. Great plug-in, easy to use and very effective. Also pretty transparent

[@crossgordon4376]

how to really clean vocals in your mixes: buy these plugins

[@Efazomati]

yeah xD

[@LaMontMartiaN]

I swear

[@prodbyyasuke1754]

He’s right you can replicate the effects in most DAWs with just the stock plugins, but if you did want them they’re cheap as hell anyway. Worth the investment.

[@nicktrnka2596]

I've found some really nice free or cheap plugins that work as alternatives for most premium plugins. besides soothe 2 :(

[@2famous-]

lmaoook

[@mentalprogram5256]

Love love love ur plugins and ur deals. Please consider updating the visual quality of ur plugins and please start offering user controlled upsampling as well as higher sample rates on saturating and coloring fx. Thanks cant wait for my next purchase.

[@lassorb4752]

That x-noise was actually really really good i must admit 😅

[@JuicemanGravy]

All the X plugins are secret gems

[@RoyalDean24]

X-Noise was an absolute gem 💎

[@TheWorshiperInYou]

I’ve never used the X-noise and have it, but I will now. Thanks you for the video!

[@dancooperwaves3685]

It's a cool little gem isn't it? Does exactly what you need in just a few steps

[@Tutorialtitandaniel]

Man I really appreciate all your tutorials really helped me becoming a better producer ❤️

[@noiszif]

R vox is a preaty simple and useful plugins from waves! Now I see a new way to use it! Thanks!

[@dancooperwaves3685]

RVox and an EQ for colour are often all I need to get a vocal into shape

[@amritpalsingh5320]

Finally Gordon Ramsay is talking nicely to some people

[@MegaIpman]

@deadsounds 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MegaIpman]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ishworrijal1786]

😂😂😂

[@DineroGold]

😂😂

[@jazzattak]

Gordon is always at his best mixing music instead of muffins! 😄😄😂😂

[@AlexeySolovievMusic]

Thank you so much for all of your wonderful videos Dan and Happy New Year!

[@tmbtrose2262]

👾How did I do rapping on this beat ?????!!! LET ME KNOW👾 soundcloud.app.goo.gl/M3rAMs7pHf9oCuVz6

[@GeraldHaniel]

Holy Smokes.... I have all of these plugins listed and have never used most of them.... Really glad to know that these can be so handy.... I have an untreated room and the X-Noise is going to be really useful.... Thanks Waves...

[@stevenhowie2000]

This for sure is going to make my vocal treatments much better . . . thanks!!!

[@JamesThomas-pv5en]

What a great video and presenter. Thank you so much I have learnt so much 🙏🏽 keep doing more of these vids 👍🏽

[@xavier2586]

You can remove noise and hiss from fl's stock Edison... The toothbrush button will do that

[@anujmajumdar4615]

Yeah ...but he’s also talking about after compression ...it amplifies the noise .

[@victorbkn2014]

Edison... FL 😂😂😂😂

[@dsr4902]

@@anujmajumdar4615 Just clean again with Edison.

[@anujmajumdar4615]

@@dsr4902 I’ve tried it before ...but I realized that it takes out certain high frequencies away for messes with the quality..so I use a gate plug-in ...solves the problem for me .

[@dsr4902]

@@anujmajumdar4615 fruity transient processor can halp you

[@arielellunatiko2761]

waves ns1 is also a really good plug in

[@jonyshelby]

Was hoping that one showed up in the video

[@bvri9956]

That's a killer plug-in

[@HomesickMac]

Just bought the NS1 and use it with Audio Hijack to clean up the fan noise in livestreams. When I use close miking w. dynamic mics I almost don't need it, but the condensers and this new Røde VideoMic NTG that's a foot away from my mouth, oh boy, the NS1 is a life saver. I'm also considering the X-Noise and the C1 Gate, maybe needed for the guests in the future... Anyway, no affiliation with Waves, just really great products.

[@robr471]

Great video!!! I have most of the plug ins you used, I'm excited to apply what I've learned, thanks

[@NickShillitoMusic]

Waves: "So this plugin attenuates breath in a vocal performance" Muse: ".....is there a plugin that makes breaths louder?"

[@deejayworlhed738]

compress them

[@technominator]

Pppp]pppa

[@sh1maru]

yes, this plugin also can make breaths louder

[@darkskinwhite]

lol I know, everybody tries to get rid of what he called "saliva sound" I try to preserve it. I want that MMLP mic sound.

[@StylesLee]

Very good comparisons with Vocals, very Clean & well done using Tools to Fix Vocals without Ruining the Original Take; Great Stuff!

[@kitokajimo7111]

2ys, n I was searching for perfect tutorial as this since 1995. Thank u 2023. 🎉

[@charliedflea]

Spot on few things for me to play around with thank you.

[@rodrigopandelo]

Great content, my friend! Thank you, guys! My covers will sound a lot better from now on! :D

[@dancooperwaves3685]

Reading comments like this really make my day Rodrigo, thanks for the support! All the best

[@hayzedaproducer]

I actually learned a lot more than I thought I would 👍🏾

[@lartghtv]

Best tutorials for everything vocal cleaning

[@SK-zh8bi]

finally understood x-noise. thanks

[@millyjilly7586]

Really needed this video. You made it sound simple and gave examples. Thank you sm

[@ChillingWithEnman]

Very informative video and good examples! Though it's kind of unfortunate that the outro vocal clips at 10:44 when the video is about Clean Vocals 😂

[@tmbtrose2262]

👾How did I do rapping on this beat ?????!!! LET ME KNOW👾 soundcloud.app.goo.gl/M3rAMs7pHf9oCuVz6

[@ikukuvision4548]

I found this video very helpful. Some I already knew, but De-Breath was new to me. I usually zoom in and edit out the breath intakes. It is time consuming, but was getting the job done. Will play around with De-Breath to see if it makes it easier. The devil is in the detail 👍

[@mlrd6622]

The steadman ps101 is a great pop filter. Pricey but sends the plosives to the floor rather than slow them down life most pop filters.

[@yiqwaba3833]

Thanks again for making this video it really helped with knowing what to get.

[@votoking674]

I’ve tried many plugins for removing breaths and they always cut vocals. I’ve stopped using them and do it the old fashioned way which is boring and long. That’s the only part I hate with mixing.

[@kevinblack836]

You could try RX8. It works perfectly for me

[@beethewizard]

Excellent tips thank you for sharing.

[@RayoBeatz]

I like the way you teach wish i could see an eq and compression video from you

[@Mega866]

What a great video! Thanks man!

[@croogytude]

Within 3 minutes of this video going up someone had already given it a thumbs down. Thus confirming to themselves their inner unhappiness 😂 Great tips here. I enjoyed it.

[@ishtamusic5841]

Its just a bot. Good tut btw

[@Americafirst1984]

LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@tmbtrose2262]

👾How did I do rapping on this beat ?????!!! LET ME KNOW👾 soundcloud.app.goo.gl/M3rAMs7pHf9oCuVz6

[@dealkenkade7303]

I Keep my breaths in the take, it brings the full emotional of what I’m saying. I want it to sound close to a live performance as possible. I don’t like things so computerized all the time.

[@tbnaudio2913]

I would take the breaths down on a separate track, so the breath won't get any processing. This is a easy way to controle the breaths without making it sound harsh or computerised

[@blacknifebeats]

These are some good information

[@AmberAge]

Manual editing will always beat a noise gate imo. Noise gates can cut off the beginnings or ends of words (or ringing out chords, etc). If I have any issues with noises, I always try to edit those out manually to an extent that I won't need a noise gate at all.

[@kjtheproof5328]

Perfect explanation, thank you so much!!

[@Iamchrisshorts]

This is so amazing thank you for the lesson

[@dancooperwaves3685]

Happy to help Chris, thanks for watching, happy music making

[@Iamchrisshorts]

@@dancooperwaves3685 I was trying to figure out how to use s noise right for the longest LOL this was perfect can’t wait for the next one

[@3li.oficial]

This guy can mix and master while he's watching a movie, at the same time

[@luckyluciano7601]

Yoooo 💀💀💀

[@kush..]

thanks for this tutorial man it was really helpful

[@asianguy6174]

More videos for voiceover work please!. We don’t just need noise reduction. We need a way to quickly insert clean PRE-RECORDED room noise at a very low volume without any unwanted noise like breaths, mouth clicks ETC. It’s not about isolating the vocals or noise gating to us, it’s about being able to patch up gaps in between words and phrases.

[@highsocietysongchannel]

Thank you Gordon. Good tips, validation.

[@DecoyOfficial1]

Thank you very much, guys. really helpfull all these tips

[@PathPMusic]

The X-Noise... Impressive! Must get! That hiss always annoys me

[@shivamkalla935]

Instead use WAVES NS1. Much better option.

[@eduardmeirennotielman2318]

Thank you for this video! Very helpful

[@PatrickClevelandMA]

Great tips!

[@AhmedIsmailofficial]

Honestly fantastic video

[@squireharding2491]

This whole video needs a “DeSSer”

[@elilox1083]

🤣🤣🤣

[@chronicmango]

So harsh.

[@Shaquay100]

I just tried this ryt now ...and WAAAAOOOOOH....THANKS MEN

[@dancooperwaves3685]

You are welcome Shaquay! Happy mixing bro

[@trxpcxsh]

thank so much... You really help me 👍🌟🎶

[@philiptownsend8348]

Fabulous video

[@Someone-iu1nc]

"Another Leave Blown In The Breeze!!" 😩🎶

[@vocalproductionandeditings9322]

Great video very useful info. Thank you.

[@tmbtrose2262]

👾How did I do rapping on this beat ?????!!! LET ME KNOW👾 soundcloud.app.goo.gl/M3rAMs7pHf9oCuVz6

[@vocalproductionandeditings9322]

@@tmbtrose2262 really cool

[@von_Apa]

Great as always!👍🌟🎶🎧

[@altermoremusic]

Even in my DT770 Pro headphones, I can hear what the sound becomes after processing with these plugins. Especially when it comes to de-esser and multi-compressor. It was probably possible to achieve a better result using other plugins. But thnx, its a good tips.

[@ChroniclesofGhoul]

What plugihn would you recommend for saliva sounds that are within a vocal/voiceover whilst speaking, not in the silent parts?

[@nestabeats1904]

Nice description...i like that type of english.

[@mattbensfield8074]

I recommend writing ur breaths in when writing the song to the instrumental!!

[@conflictcrazy423]

You are an emerald 😭😭😭😭😭🙏🏼

[@nastyninjata]

Awesome and thanks for sharing!

[@iamyungroc]

I would go for debreath but I don't on now if Waves have noticed that debreath pluggin has latency issues. Using them on a vacal will absolutely change the vocal sync with the beat and song by about 0.3milliseconds or more and you will definitely notice it.if waves can remake this debreath and have it work on a zero latency basis,I will very well appreciate it.i am a wave full time user for over 10hrs and still counting

[@TheFriedSky]

I don't think that's possible with a plugin like this because it analyses audio. The problem is possible with your daw (FL STUDIO?), which might not have delay compensation.

[@picassokatmusic2161]

Love your vid's .. very helpful. thnx

[@Julzsysksksk]

what i needed

[@escapevelocity6185]

amazing man, super helpful

[@lawanedavis7818]

This was a great great great video.

[@Gumsnrxses]

Really great video!!

[@Yahoomediaclub]

Awesome Tips ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@AmickTube]

Two Words: CLA VOCALS! (ducks the incoming projectiles...) hahaha

[@DanzelDangleben]

haha

[@lartghtv]

This was really helpful

[@PipEastop]

Thanks so much for this very helpful guidance! I record trumpets and horns quite a bit in a small space (lockdown rules) and often find theres a kind of fizzy or "salivary" sound. These kind of noises disappear in big halls and studios (I know because my day job, before C19, was recording films and whatever at Abbey Road and Air etc...) but it can get quite intrusive in a small space, particularly when I multitrack many layers of the same instrument. My studio room is acoustically very dead - I took care of that side of things. So I wonder if there's a Waves doohickie for reducing that kind of noise? I've tried using a variety of "surgical" EQs but either my ears aren't up to it or I just don't have the skills to do it without killing the tone. Any advice very gratefully received. Cheers!

[@TheTrueTeknician]

Really helpful. Thank you

[@ForTheForsaken]

nice video but I just wanted to ask what exactly the anti-hiss plugin is doing to the sound and is there an alternative?

[@andrestuart7994]

X noise basically can learn from a segment of the recorded noise and then reduce it from the whole recording afterwards.

[@ForTheForsaken]

@@andrestuart7994 that much I understood. I was curious what it did to the sound. I.e. does it EQ a certain frequency etc?

[@InaktiverUser]

Can you make an Updated Version of this Processing cause new Plugins like clarity vx and deverb dropped? Would be nice

[@yusuf_khalil]

thanks, informative video

[@alexjacob7494]

thank you this is a great video

[@terryhd2054]

excellent bro!!! thx

[@williamthiepdeng7327]

Hello Sir how are you? I would like to know exactly how to make the voice clear and compress the beats, I need you to differentiate the best plugins for the voice and beats, so I need you to teach me man no matter how far we are from each other, so would you do that for me as help?

[@mikegmusic]

That Doo deee dooo, dooo dee dooo is now stuck up in my head lol

[@gold_mine_beats]

Great Video Thanks!

[@scottiimusic]

Do you use this before tuning vocals? what order would this plug in go in on the track?

[@ActuallyConfused]

7:28 Hand over the finished song. It sounds nice.

[@bvri9956]

Right?

[@scottiimusic]

Do you bounce this after you use C1 and de-esser? before tuning? or then tune with those plug ins then bounce it?

[@nikolaynaydenov2332]

Good tips but most of the noise and hiss reduction can be done just with Edison the same way without any 3rd party plugins.

[@alexanderschrager6448]

yes, that brush icon usually does the trick for my noise reduction xD

[@SeanMariani]

@@alexanderschrager6448 Edison works very well. Love using it

[@jjl4802]

Thanks!

[@rocketleaguesa9358]

ur the best thanx for this !

[@saintarj4552]

I should've checked who uploaded this first, all the instructions require me to buy waves plugins

[@blyz]

Thank you for this video

[@rey777777]

GREAT VIDEO!!

[@khalilroukoz]

hey mate awesome video, my only complaint is that de breather at times never reduces the signal until , then i got fed up and went old school by chopping each breath separately then applying processing ex comp! i would have loved if it worked correctly, unless something i'm missing! many thanks!!

[@DJNielsen]

@Waves Audio thanks for this content! Who are the vocals taken from? I’d love to check the tracks from the artists 🙌🏻