Hip Hop Vocal Production (Course Preview)
Hip Hop Vocal Production – Video Training Course
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Top 10 Mixing Plugins – The Essential List
1. Fabfilter – Pro-C
The Pro-C by FabFilter is the most versatile software compressor I’ve come across in almost a decade of mixing. I find it to be extremely quick and intuitive to dial in a great sound, which is helped by the visual indicators and sharp ...
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Top 10 Plugin Instruments For Producers
1. Xfer Records – Serum
Serum is a relatively new player in the software synthesizer world but it’s already making a strong case as one of the best available. With an amazing tone and versatile sound shaping tools, this one is sure to land in your ...
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Mixing Hip Hop Vocals – Using A DeEsser for Sibilance
One of the most prevalent issues I hear when mixing vocals is harsh, sibilant recordings. This can be especially noticeable within Hip Hop and Rap style vocals because we’re usually compressing the verse audio heavily, which can make these unpleasant sounds more obvious. There are many different ways to correct this problem.
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Mastering R&B Like A Pro
By request: Here is a new tutorial on how to master your song, in this case an R&B track from an album I worked on w/ Trap and Soul elements. I am using the RME UFX for my metering but as I mention in the video, you just need a plugin or meter that will ...
Continue readingTop 10 Compressor Plugins for Hip Hop Vocals
So, you have a nice Hip Hop vocal recording and now it’s time to start mixing! The most important aspect of the Hip Hop vocal is that it is easily heard, balanced and blended with the instrumental. This is achieved in large part by proper use of compression and when coupled with effects like EQ ...
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Getting a great mix involves an awareness of the way others perceive audio and what they’re listening on, your mixing room, your reference speakers and your own taste. It doesn’t take a million dollar setup, only some knowledge of your tools, a well trained set of ears and the ability to compensate in your mix ...
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