Whether you’re a seasoned recording engineer or an avid listener of Hip Hop and Rap, you’re familiar with the sound of the “Holy Grail” rap vocal chain and the countless hit records it’s been a part of. There’s a reason why rap artists like Big Sean, Drake, Jay-Z, Dr. Dre and so many others still ...
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We’re back with another FULL rap vocal mixing tutorial series! This time around, we’re building a professional vocal chain from scratch, using only FabFilter plugins. Check out the tutorial videos and download the finished FabFilter presets for free below 🙂
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Introducing an all new mixing and mastering training course, Divine Mixing S1! Many months in the making, this 16 video series will teach you every aspect of the process with over 2 hours of easy to follow content.
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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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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 readingSo, 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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