I haven't used it on vocals, but I've used all your tips including a Pcomp on my Garageband drum tracks and it makes a big difference in how my drum mixes are coming through. Thanks for all the tips. For someone who is only using Garageband I am getting some great mixes and getting compliments from my friends in our songwriters group.
Definitely gonna try this on a new song where the vocals are thin but the song is dense. You have a great way of teaching. It’s very concise and easy to understand. You are very good at explaining things. Awesome work once again Colin
I used this technique on a leas guitar to also make it stand out in a dense mix. Even tried it on the bass guitar….it was also pretty good to make it pop a little bit more
Hey man! Just wanna say I love your channel, I’ve been doing a lot of internet searching on tips for getting mixes & mastering right in GarageBand & just trying to make my tracks sound good & honestly a lot of when I would search lead me back to you so I subscribed to your channel & email list 😊 I even have downloaded some of the Plug Ins you have suggested & these and your tips have helped me incredibly on a song I am working on that was great - but that there were just a lot of things that the mix needed. I’ve understood a lot more on things that I knew existed but didn’t know how to use them to their potential on a track because of your channel & guides. Thank you for making this channel & keep it up!! Musicians that do everything on their own in their bedroom like me can really benefit from your knowledge & videos!!
Thanks for your pure-hearted teaching where you almost hide nothing back! I have revisited this tutorial because I felt it's need: my friend has made a wonderful song and despite umpteen numbers of mixing and mastering versions, the vocals seem to be getting drowned by the music. I trust this VOXPCOMP trick will solve the problem.
That's a great trick. It's insane how much the vocals gain presence. Usually what I would do is double the track and mix it in with minimal compression, because I didn't know any better. But I really like the effect you get with this method.
To my humble ears things like this often take away the realness of the voice. I prefer the vocals here by far without the extra compression. But a lot of the music today leaves me cold anyway so all this is my humble opinion. That said, as always, thanks for what you do for us. I have used so many of your tips to make my recordings stronger.
I definitely understand that, Larry! And truthfully, your opinion is the most important thing you can have when working on your music. There is no "right" or "wrong" so as long as YOU like it, it's right. Hold strong and keep making music you like, the WAY you like. Who knows, maybe one day some version of this trick will be right for a song you're working on! Glad it was helpful 🤘🏻
@@TheBandGuide Thanks my friend. It was all said with respect. And what I have learned from you and used to make my recordings better is invaluable. I am a big fan of yours. Example the Fetish comp I learned from you and love it.
I do this a lot with reverb. What do you think of doing this with more than one heavily compressed track each with different compressor type, like for example 1176 and opto like LA-2A?
interesting idea, John! I don't know that I would layer them (although I'm not sure exactly why not)- I'd more likely try both compressors and pick which one I think works better! I've definitely done this with LA2A style compressors before too
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Watching Again because this Video is Beyond Helpful..thanks Colin for being so generous with your Vast Knowledge...
Makes a huge difference and thanks for unselfishly sharing, as you always do, as well as teaching...
I haven't used it on vocals, but I've used all your tips including a Pcomp on my Garageband drum tracks and it makes a big difference in how my drum mixes are coming through. Thanks for all the tips. For someone who is only using Garageband I am getting some great mixes and getting compliments from my friends in our songwriters group.
I believe it, man! Crushing it.
Definitely gonna try this on a new song where the vocals are thin but the song is dense. You have a great way of teaching. It’s very concise and easy to understand. You are very good at explaining things. Awesome work once again Colin
Hell yeah, Craig! Excited to hear how it works
I used this technique on a leas guitar to also make it stand out in a dense mix.
Even tried it on the bass guitar….it was also pretty good to make it pop a little bit more
Just recorded some vocals so this will be perfect to play with! Thanks a lot Boss!
Awesome, Tommy! Excited to hear how it works for you 🙌🏼
Hey man! Just wanna say I love your channel, I’ve been doing a lot of internet searching on tips for getting mixes & mastering right in GarageBand & just trying to make my tracks sound good & honestly a lot of when I would search lead me back to you so I subscribed to your channel & email list 😊 I even have downloaded some of the Plug Ins you have suggested & these and your tips have helped me incredibly on a song I am working on that was great - but that there were just a lot of things that the mix needed. I’ve understood a lot more on things that I knew existed but didn’t know how to use them to their potential on a track because of your channel & guides. Thank you for making this channel & keep it up!! Musicians that do everything on their own in their bedroom like me can really benefit from your knowledge & videos!!
Thanks for your pure-hearted teaching where you almost hide nothing back! I have revisited this tutorial because I felt it's need: my friend has made a wonderful song and despite umpteen numbers of mixing and mastering versions, the vocals seem to be getting drowned by the music. I trust this VOXPCOMP trick will solve the problem.
That's a great trick. It's insane how much the vocals gain presence.
Usually what I would do is double the track and mix it in with minimal compression, because I didn't know any better. But I really like the effect you get with this method.
Glad it was helpful, Marko!
Thanks, Colin. I am getting a lot of feedback on the weak vocals. Really discouraged but back on it! It does sound fuller!
Just needed this! Thanks Colin!
Nice one 🎼💥
Love your videos and your hair cut.
Your content has been so educational. A true blessing. Amazing job Collin
🙌🏼🙌🏼 I'm glad you dig both!
Definitely going to try I have the uad 1176 plug-in 👍🏼
Super cool Advise. Thanks for sharing effective tips that make a difference. Cheers
🙌🏼 Exactly my goal. Only real tips that really make a difference
Can't you just use the dry/wet on the compressor instead of having 2 tracks?
To my humble ears things like this often take away the realness of the voice. I prefer the vocals here by far without the extra compression. But a lot of the music today leaves me cold anyway so all this is my humble opinion. That said, as always, thanks for what you do for us. I have used so many of your tips to make my recordings stronger.
I definitely understand that, Larry! And truthfully, your opinion is the most important thing you can have when working on your music. There is no "right" or "wrong" so as long as YOU like it, it's right. Hold strong and keep making music you like, the WAY you like. Who knows, maybe one day some version of this trick will be right for a song you're working on! Glad it was helpful 🤘🏻
@@TheBandGuide Thanks my friend. It was all said with respect. And what I have learned from you and used to make my recordings better is invaluable. I am a big fan of yours. Example the Fetish comp I learned from you and love it.
I do this a lot with reverb. What do you think of doing this with more than one heavily compressed track each with different compressor type, like for example 1176 and opto like LA-2A?
interesting idea, John! I don't know that I would layer them (although I'm not sure exactly why not)- I'd more likely try both compressors and pick which one I think works better! I've definitely done this with LA2A style compressors before too
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I think I have a better understanding of what a "bus" is, thanks!
Nice, Chris! They can be such a helpful tool
Over 10 minutes for 1 trick... Never again!
Lots of Plugins today plus Outboard Gear now have “Blend Knob” 🎚🎧☺️