You make it look easy. Straight explanations. Makes it easy to understand & learn. Thank you mate. You've gained yourself a follower. Keep em tutorials coming .....
Definitely - I use all the tools! I never use De-essers or Gates while tracking, but use them both in the mix stage via plugins. I use de-essers more often than gates though
thanks for posting this. would be awesome if you post more knowledgeable videos on how to do things like a pro in the studio. cause i do things in my bedroom and want to know what is the proper way to actually do things (everything you post will actually help. just your workflow in the studio itself is valuable)
@@lovesciencemusic thanks. especially the physical process of you guys recording artists. thats fun to watch, all the gear and secret methods you guys do for the best mix.
I have an antelope audio discrete 4 and i'm trying to figure out how to route an analog eq and compressor to the interface to give my records better sonics. My second question is do I need them to make that happen?
Me from the UK. This was excellent information and advice on recording vocals. I would perhaps like to hear the comparisons between home recording and a professional studio and advice on creating a professional vocal recording from a home studio.
I would be more interested to know about the position of the microphone relative to the head and the peculiarities of working with vocalists. So far the point of the video is that if you have a good studio, a good vocalist and expensive equipment, you will record a good track.
Thanks for this video! One question: what’s the advantage of sending the vocals through EQ/compression before recording vs. recording the vocals completely dry and making adjustments afterwards? Is it more for character/tone preference or to save time in the mixing stage?
Cheers! The advantage is that using the analogue EQ and compression in the studio sounds better. The hardware units have a great sound that I often prefer to plugins. If i have access to hardware while recording, I want to use it to impart that sound on the audio. It gets me a bit closer to a ‘mixed’ sound while I’m tracking. Then in the mixing stage I’ll likely EQ and compress some more with plugins.
That’s actually a PE1C EQ on that rack… but i choose compressors based on their tonality they impart on the audio and by how aggressive their style of compression is. If i need something subtle I’ll use Distressor with low ratios. If need something more punchy and aggressive I’ll go with an 1176 or Retro 176
Great video! What do you think about using two compression channels back to back? Currently, I use a Manley Voxbox as my main vocal preamp. The built in EQ and compressor are bypassed. I find the EQ and compressor of the Voxbox to produce a less than desirable sound for rock male vocals. From the Voxbox I will patch the signal to channel one on an Manley ELOP+ compressor in limiter mode. Channel one output gets patched in to channel two of the same compressor in Comp mode. I find that this setup provides even sounding, in your face results. Now, I sometimes cut vocals to 16 track 2inch analog tape for that extra natural compression that wide track analog provides. When cutting to tape, I need to back off some compression on channel two of the ELOP+ because it will sound overly compressed and it starts to not fit in right with the rest of the track. Just wondering what you think about that method. I just noticed that you are a professor at Berklee/NYC. Are you at the old Power Station? I spent a good 5 years doing sessions at that place between 1982 and 1987. There were many tricks to be learned from that place. The many talented individuals that walked into that place was mind blowing. Of course, no cameras were allowed and lots of photo ops were lost.
That sounds like a very cool vocal chain. If it works and sounds good then it is good. I like a little rule-bending. I never really track with two compressors, but i always compress later in the mix so I’m compressing more than once. Guess it doesn’t matter if you do it in tracking or mixing. Yep, I’m at Powerstation 2x a week. It is indeed an inspiring building with great history and awesome rooms and gear. I would be curious to see what it was like in the 80s. Berklee renovated the place, but mostly the common spaces. The integrity of all the studios was left in tact
I’ve heard of this before, but have never worked with someone who requested it. I think most people like to have headphones on both ears… but i understand why you’d want to hear your voice with no headphone on one ear
Sir, could you please make a video on vocal recording ways, like how i record hard vocals in the form of stems,stacks, and all.. and what is the best mixer plugins of FL Studio to mix that vocals.. hope you understand what i want you to explain me
Yep, I’m planning a video about pop vocal stacking, editing, ect. I’m not familiar with FL studio plugins, but you can get much of what you need from using EQ, compression, and panning
What's the point in such videos if this recording takes place in a cool studio using an expensive hardware vocal chain. There is hardly anyone who, after watching this video, will go to the store to buy all the hardware for thousands and thousands of dollars.
The point is to show the true recording process of an experienced engineer who gets to work in such a room, so that you can apply my ideas to whatever your work situation is. You don’t need a full chef’s kitchen to improve your cooking
is it common that artists find their one go to mic and their one go to compressor that works on most of the tracks they do or do they more often shift depending on the track?
I see both scenarios. A lot of bigger artists want one particular mic. But my hot take is that the engineer matters more than the mic. A great engineer gets the vocal sound that artists get attached to, moreso than the mic
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You make it look easy. Straight explanations. Makes it easy to understand & learn. Thank you mate. You've gained yourself a follower. Keep em tutorials coming .....
Cheers, I will! Yep, I try to keep it without the BS, straight info
im really curious .. do you use other things such as DeEssers and Gates??
Definitely - I use all the tools! I never use De-essers or Gates while tracking, but use them both in the mix stage via plugins. I use de-essers more often than gates though
a million-dollar vocal chain.
nah its not more than 100.000
Proximity effect happens on ANY CARDIOID microphone no matter if it's dynamic or condenser... while not occuring on a mic set to an omni patttern.
Ah yes, you’re right
Tip #1 for a great vocal recording: record a great vocalist. Can't disagree with that.
Yep, great musicians/artists make recording so much easier for producers/engineers
thanks for posting this. would be awesome if you post more knowledgeable videos on how to do things like a pro in the studio.
cause i do things in my bedroom and want to know what is the proper way to actually do things
(everything you post will actually help. just your workflow in the studio itself is valuable)
Ok cool, that’s inspiring to hear… thank you! I’m planning out a ton of new videos 👍🏽
@@lovesciencemusic thanks. especially the physical process of you guys recording artists. thats fun to watch, all the gear and secret methods you guys do for the best mix.
@@ParaaShakti yep, I'm planning to do some videos that document my vocal and production sessions!
This is good stuff. Straight to the point and very specific. 👍
Cheers!
It’s not only condenser mics that introduce proximity effect though, it’s all mics
True
Most times just the left ear unless I am congested.
I have an antelope audio discrete 4 and i'm trying to figure out how to route an analog eq and compressor to the interface to give my records better sonics. My second question is do I need them to make that happen?
Hmm if you’re using the preamp on the antelope you may need to send audio out after the pre to hit EQ & comp. Then route it back it to print
Me from the UK. This was excellent information and advice on recording vocals. I would perhaps like to hear the comparisons between home recording and a professional studio and advice on creating a professional vocal recording from a home studio.
Cool, i can do that - will make a video on that topic
I would be more interested to know about the position of the microphone relative to the head and the peculiarities of working with vocalists. So far the point of the video is that if you have a good studio, a good vocalist and expensive equipment, you will record a good track.
Noted, can do a video on home studio vocal recording
Thanks for this video! One question: what’s the advantage of sending the vocals through EQ/compression before recording vs. recording the vocals completely dry and making adjustments afterwards? Is it more for character/tone preference or to save time in the mixing stage?
Cheers! The advantage is that using the analogue EQ and compression in the studio sounds better. The hardware units have a great sound that I often prefer to plugins. If i have access to hardware while recording, I want to use it to impart that sound on the audio. It gets me a bit closer to a ‘mixed’ sound while I’m tracking. Then in the mixing stage I’ll likely EQ and compress some more with plugins.
@@lovesciencemusic much appreciated, thank you!
Josh, can you show some easy tutorials on using reverbs/delays on vocals especially for us bedroom producers ? thanks
Good idea, yep - i'll plan a video on this
how u choose between tune tech cl1b and distressor? thank you
That’s actually a PE1C EQ on that rack… but i choose compressors based on their tonality they impart on the audio and by how aggressive their style of compression is. If i need something subtle I’ll use Distressor with low ratios. If need something more punchy and aggressive I’ll go with an 1176 or Retro 176
Awesome info, straight Platinum nuggets from a Grammy winner. Thanks JG and keep them coming!
Thank you and will do!
Hi thanks for this simple yet useful video ! I see acoustic panels placed behind the vocalist, any reason for that ?
Thanks! To dampen the room sound a bit and make it tighter sounding
@@lovesciencemusic Thanks a lot !
API desk - enough said !
Yes sir!
Great video! What do you think about using two compression channels back to back? Currently, I use a Manley Voxbox as my main vocal preamp. The built in EQ and compressor are bypassed. I find the EQ and compressor of the Voxbox to produce a less than desirable sound for rock male vocals. From the Voxbox I will patch the signal to channel one on an Manley ELOP+ compressor in limiter mode. Channel one output gets patched in to channel two of the same compressor in Comp mode. I find that this setup provides even sounding, in your face results. Now, I sometimes cut vocals to 16 track 2inch analog tape for that extra natural compression that wide track analog provides. When cutting to tape, I need to back off some compression on channel two of the ELOP+ because it will sound overly compressed and it starts to not fit in right with the rest of the track. Just wondering what you think about that method. I just noticed that you are a professor at Berklee/NYC. Are you at the old Power Station? I spent a good 5 years doing sessions at that place between 1982 and 1987. There were many tricks to be learned from that place. The many talented individuals that walked into that place was mind blowing. Of course, no cameras were allowed and lots of photo ops were lost.
That sounds like a very cool vocal chain. If it works and sounds good then it is good. I like a little rule-bending. I never really track with two compressors, but i always compress later in the mix so I’m compressing more than once. Guess it doesn’t matter if you do it in tracking or mixing.
Yep, I’m at Powerstation 2x a week. It is indeed an inspiring building with great history and awesome rooms and gear. I would be curious to see what it was like in the 80s. Berklee renovated the place, but mostly the common spaces. The integrity of all the studios was left in tact
That's a good, practiical and concise rundown. I actually appreciate that you didn't geek out over which preamps and compressors. Thanks!
Thanks! Yep, I'm somewhat of a gear-head, but not too much so haha
Thanks dude!
Cool vids man, solid info respect!!
Thanks! More to come…
How do you adjust the Attack and the Release ?
For vocals, I usually do a med/fast attack and and medium/slow release.
Awesome
Thanks!
Hey. What acoustic panels are these?
They are made by Taytrix
How do you do volume automation on vocal?
I do it in the mix stage in protools, just volume automation on tracks that need it
Weird question. Do any of your vocalists prefer headphones that have only one ear on the headphone set?
I only like hearing in one ear and the headphones wearing only one ear. Has anyone else ever asked you for this type of set up.
I’ve heard of this before, but have never worked with someone who requested it. I think most people like to have headphones on both ears… but i understand why you’d want to hear your voice with no headphone on one ear
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One other important reason to use a compressor when tracking vocals is that it makes the vocalist more confident in themselves.
Yea, any time you make an artist sound better it's going to help them perform their best
Sir, could you please make a video on vocal recording ways, like how i record hard vocals in the form of stems,stacks, and all.. and what is the best mixer plugins of FL Studio to mix that vocals.. hope you understand what i want you to explain me
Yep, I’m planning a video about pop vocal stacking, editing, ect. I’m not familiar with FL studio plugins, but you can get much of what you need from using EQ, compression, and panning
What's the point in such videos if this recording takes place in a cool studio using an expensive hardware vocal chain. There is hardly anyone who, after watching this video, will go to the store to buy all the hardware for thousands and thousands of dollars.
The point is to show the true recording process of an experienced engineer who gets to work in such a room, so that you can apply my ideas to whatever your work situation is. You don’t need a full chef’s kitchen to improve your cooking
Nice
where did you get those GOBOs? they look great and robust
They’re awesome. Made by Taytrix
@@lovesciencemusic Thank you!
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Great video my friend!!
Thanks Mason!
is it common that artists find their one go to mic and their one go to compressor that works on most of the tracks they do or do they more often shift depending on the track?
I see both scenarios. A lot of bigger artists want one particular mic. But my hot take is that the engineer matters more than the mic. A great engineer gets the vocal sound that artists get attached to, moreso than the mic