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Post by Hexspa on Dec 21, 2016 8:09:16 GMT
I'm currently 98% through with my first mix for the Uncomfortable EP Pt. 2 and have begun revisiting spatial FX.
If there are any record-makers with advice on this topic, I'd appreciate the verbiage - specifically how loud are you monitoring while applying these FX.
-m
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Post by Ethan Winer on Dec 22, 2016 18:19:17 GMT
I don't know that plug-in, but I like to listen at a reasonably loud volume when making any mix decisions.
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Post by rock on Dec 22, 2016 23:06:30 GMT
This guy's website and email list has some interesting tips for recording and mixing. If you search his site, you might find stuff on reverb. I suggest subscribing to get his emails.
Graham Cochrane
graham@therecordingrevolution.com
TheRecordingRevolution.com
I think listening at many levels helps for different things. I recently discovered listening at extremely quiet levels, almost -∞, is one way to set a lead vocal (or anything) back into the mix as far as possible without completely having it obscured by other instruments (or having it stand out too much in front). When you turn up the volume, it doesn't sound that soft (or loud) anymore. Of course EQ and compression are part of the equation too. You can do the same thing with reverb too. I think it's easy to add too much reverb and make you mixes sound dumb... but I like reverb, just gotta be careful. It's like spice in food.
Cheers,
Rock
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Post by Hexspa on Dec 24, 2016 0:36:33 GMT
Ha, Ethan which plugin?
I think differing volumes is the answer.
One thing I like to do is put a highpass on my mix and automate vocals with that on. Actually, I'm currently using a free one by Airwindows called "Slew Only". My vocals end up a bit loud but then I just back em off about a dB. And yes, I'm performing that task at a relatively low volume but check with everything up.
I'm familiar with the Recording Revolution. The 5 Minutes to a Better Mix series is basically everything I learned with Berklee.
Thanks,
-m
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Post by audio97 on Jan 4, 2017 19:03:27 GMT
Do you guyz have good reverb setting for rap vocals
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Post by Hexspa on Jan 5, 2017 8:31:12 GMT
Do you guyz have good reverb setting for rap vocals No. But the principle is that reverb softens a voice. You'll do better to use an ambience (early reflection) setting or even a short delay - many types you can try. Just don't put on the diva plate/hall. -m |
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Post by audio97 on Jan 9, 2017 11:23:19 GMT
So preset I use do not match like the one's I like when I listen to a 50 cent Song
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Post by rock on Jan 9, 2017 13:37:00 GMT
I don't know how 50 cent sounds but try adjusting the effect parameters one at a time to see if you can duplicate the sound. Don't use a preset unless you are very lucky.
Cheers,
Rock
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Post by Hexspa on Jan 9, 2017 16:24:53 GMT
So preset I use do not match like the one's I like when I listen to a 50 cent Song Assuming you're serious about this... On 50's "In Da Club" I hear two basic things happening: 1. automated filtered slap delay 2. mult'd vocals If there's any reverb it's just ambience. An automated and filtered slap is created by inserting a short delay (about 30ms) on an aux track. Place an EQ before it and shave off the lows and highs to make it sound smaller. Use the aux send to ride up the signal for certain words. Multed (multiplied, multiple) vocals are done by recording a different take and playing it simultaneously. "In Da Club" has hard panned mults. You can have an entire set of performances playing in parallel and just unmute them when you want that effect. Additionally, you can use something like Waves ADT (automatic double tracking) but it's not going to be the same - more of an Eventide effect; or at least a freeware version I have sounds like that. -m |
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