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Pro Lead Vocal Mixing Clinic

Justin Hicks

In this vocal mixing crash course, we will first uncover the 6 key elements and components that make up a professional lead vocal sound. Because it's in understanding these 6 key elements and components that give a foundation to work from and give us a direction to go every time we mix our vocals. So this mini course is all about exploring some of my favorite techniques to be able to accomplish all of the elements on a consistent basis. We will cover 10 of the key techniques and ideas that are the foundation to help us achieve all of these components in our vocal mixes. We will look at vocal signal chain ideas, the importance of subtractive eq, how to use harmonics and distortion effectively, how to use stereo imagery the right way, utilizing delays for added dimension, carving space for the vocal in the beat and key compression and eq techniques.  But the purpose of this course is to keep it short, sweet and simple and focus on what I believe to be the most effective and efficient way to achieve a professional vocal, no matter what you want your vocal sound to be for any particular track

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Syllabus

Understand the elements that make up a pro lead vocal
Introduction: Foundations of pro lead vocals
Understand pro lead vocal signal chain foundations
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Understanding Signal Chain: Overview
Understanding Signal Chain: Tutorial
Learn how to use subtractive equalization on a vocal
Using Subtractive EQ: Overview
Using Subtractive EQ: Tutorial
Learn how to brighten a vocal without harshness
Using Multiple EQ's: Overview
Using Multiple EQ's: Tutorial
Learn how to use harmonic exciters to add brightness & thickness to your vocals
Using Harmonic Exciters: Overview
Using Harmonic Exciters: Tutorial
Learn how using multiple compressors give a more powerful, upfront vocal
Using Multiple Compressors: Overview
Using Multiple Compressors: Tutorial
Learn a parallel compression trick that makes it an even more powerful technique to get your vocals to pop
Using Parallel Compression With A Twist: Overview
Parallel Compression WIth A Twist: Tutorial
Learn how to utilize multiple reverbs to give your vocals more width and dimension
Using Multiple Reverb Types: Overview
Using Multiple Reverb Types: Tutorial
Learn how adding effects to your reverb can give your vocals much more uniqueness and creativity
Adding Effects To Reverb: Overview
Adding Effects to Reverb: Tutorial
Learn how to use delays to add width and dimension to your vocals and not just as a creative technique
Using Delays For Width & Dimension: Overview
Using Delays For Width & Dimension: Tutorial
Learn how to use a vocal doubler the correct way to give your vocals a bigger but natural sound
Using A Vocal Doubler: Overview
Using A Vocal Doubler: Tutorial
Learn the all important mixing hack of how to carve space for your vocals to sit in the beat perfectly using a simple eq technique
How To Carve Space for the Vocal: Overview
How To Carve Space for the Vocal: Tutorial
Learn 3 of my favorite mixing tips to ensure your success in your quest to consistently achieve a pro lead vocal sound every time you mix!
Conclusion: 3 Important Tips To Ensure Your Success

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Teaches techniques to help students consistently achieve a professional lead vocal sound
Develops a solid foundation in vocal signal chain principles
Covers a comprehensive range of techniques including subtractive equalization, harmonic enhancement, compression, reverb, and width and dimension
Provides a parallel compression technique to enhance vocal power
Explores the use of multiple reverbs to add width and dimension to vocals
Teaches a vocal doubling technique to enhance vocal size and naturalness

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Answer questions in the course forum
Answering questions in the course forum can help you to reinforce your understanding of the course material and to help others.
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  • Visit the course forum.
  • Read through the questions that have been posted.
  • Answer any questions that you can.
  • Be respectful of other users.
  • Avoid posting spam or unhelpful comments.
Practice setting signal chain parameters
Practice setting up various signal chain parameters to improve your understanding of their effects on vocal sound.
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  • Create a new vocal track in your DAW.
  • Load a vocal sample onto the track.
  • Add a compressor, EQ, and reverb to the track.
  • Experiment with different settings for each plugin.
  • Listen to the results and make adjustments until you're happy with the sound.
Use a vocal mixing software plugin
Vocal mixing software plugins can provide you with a range of tools and presets to help you achieve a professional vocal sound.
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  • Choose a vocal mixing software plugin.
  • Install the plugin and open it in your DAW.
  • Load a vocal sample into the plugin.
  • Experiment with the different settings and presets.
  • Listen to the results and make adjustments until you're happy with the sound
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Practice mixing vocals in different genres
Mixing vocals in different genres can help you to develop a wider range of skills and techniques.
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  • Choose a few different vocal tracks from different genres.
  • Load the tracks into your DAW.
  • Experiment with different mixing techniques on each track.
  • Listen to the results and make adjustments until you're happy with the sound.
  • Compare the results to see how your mixing techniques differ for each genre.
Create a vocal mixdown of a song
Creating a vocal mixdown of a song can help you to put all of your skills and techniques into practice.
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  • Choose a song that you want to mix.
  • Load the song into your DAW.
  • Mix the vocals using the techniques you have learned in this course.
  • Export the mixed song to a file.
  • Share your mixdown with others and get feedback.

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Teaches techniques to help students consistently achieve a professional lead vocal sound
Develops a solid foundation in vocal signal chain principles
Covers a comprehensive range of techniques including subtractive equalization, harmonic enhancement, compression, reverb, and width and dimension
Provides a parallel compression technique to enhance vocal power
Explores the use of multiple reverbs to add width and dimension to vocals
Teaches a vocal doubling technique to enhance vocal size and naturalness
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