Two Step CHEATER CODE For Backing Vocals | Marc Daniel Nelson

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    In this episode of MakeMineMusic, Marc Daniel Nelson shows a trick he came across by
    accident many years ago that became a major influence to how he processes backing
    vocals. In this two step cocktail, there are simple yet effective moves with two separate
    plugins that enhance background vocals in a major way and put them right in the sweet
    spot for the listener.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 132

  • @Producelikeapro
    @Producelikeapro  Рік тому +14

    What are your favourite plugins for mixing vocals?

    • @reddotrecording
      @reddotrecording Рік тому +1

      Boz Digital Labs +10db compressor is step 1 for getting my vocals pinned in place.
      Quick question for you, Warren: Any updates on the prizes for the Feb 2023 Rate My Mix mix competition? I got 3rd place (you called my mix "dangerous") and the guy that was corresponding on it said "you'll hear from me this weekend" on May 1. Since then silence. Any updates?

    • @stevekudlacek
      @stevekudlacek Рік тому +2

      A parallel MicroPitchSlap from the H3000 by Eventide allows me to musically thicken vocals. I adjust the tuning so it isn’t drastic (5-10 up and down) and decrease the delay slap to well under Haas (10-20ms) so the slap is unnoticeable…

    • @3dogrecordingstudio628
      @3dogrecordingstudio628 Рік тому

      Eq of choice is Cubase's stock Eq Frequency. It allows you to sidechain Frequencies out of the way of each other as well as being a dynamic eq. Then the lead vocal goes to my outboard gear, BLA Bluey Compressor into a BLA Seventeen compressor. They do something magical to a vocal. Then into a send chain of reverbs and delays.

    • @disappt
      @disappt Рік тому

      Apogee’s EQP-1A emulation and Oeksound Soothe 2 for sure!

    • @adeofbass
      @adeofbass Рік тому

      Not something a Pro would use but I really like the Chris Lord Alge plugin from Waves. Quick, easy and great sounding for a base line. Also use H Delay on two sends - one set to a regular delay, the other with a faster setting and pingpong.

  • @Singerville
    @Singerville Рік тому +36

    Marc is such a class act. Thanks as always for featuring him!

  • @MoreMeRecording
    @MoreMeRecording Рік тому +16

    I never miss a video from Marc. Always offers such great examples of his workflow.

  • @mixphantom0101
    @mixphantom0101 Рік тому +6

    It's cool that you admit you discovered this by accident. It's actually quite similar to how the "Dolby A vocal trick" works - dynamically enhancing the top end to increase separation from the tape hiss.

  • @Rhuggins
    @Rhuggins Рік тому +9

    Dan is the man- bought all of his courses. Elegant dude- he has a fabulous attention to detail and the headspace he taps into while he is mixing is really that of an artist at work. Lovely

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  Рік тому

      Thanks so much! Yes, his courses on Pro Mix Academy are incredible

  • @clubbedtobreathe
    @clubbedtobreathe Рік тому +5

    Combining this with whispering tracks might be a great combo

  • @bendavis268
    @bendavis268 Рік тому +10

    Every single time, a practical, relatively easy to understand trick to get more from your mix. I'm so impressed with MDN.
    Thank you, again.
    I love the humbleness to admit "this was an accident that works". Can't wait for the next tip. 🦄

  • @Joey-rp5vg
    @Joey-rp5vg Рік тому +2

    Lovely video Marc with great tips. Thanks very much for sharing your knowledge. Big thanks to the PLAP team

  • @timmsky
    @timmsky Рік тому +1

    Beautiful, subtle, genius. Marc, you are an inspiration, thanks man.

  • @craigligman
    @craigligman Рік тому +5

    Love Marc's videos, I watch everyone! Marc always has such great in depth detailed explanation for what is doing, one of my favorite mixers, and I love all of the music he works on. Thanks PLP for putting the out!

  • @disappt
    @disappt Рік тому

    Yes! Always tried to get that whispery background vocal sound and this looks like a great way to nail that. Absolutely gonna try it out, thank you Marc!

  • @michael_maurus
    @michael_maurus Рік тому +1

    Wow what an amazing track and sound! Thank you Marc for your time and energy showing the real magic of music engineering.

  • @kevinkappelman6227
    @kevinkappelman6227 Рік тому +2

    Great stuff Marc. I make it a point to listen when you speak. Thank you sir!

  • @mixinthecloud3338
    @mixinthecloud3338 Рік тому +3

    Thanks, Mark. Very timely. Very timely.

  • @josegabrielmendezreyes805
    @josegabrielmendezreyes805 Рік тому

    Thanks Mark and Warren. I am very grateful that they share different techniques and tricks with us to continue growing. Big hugs to all!

  • @BlackenedNL
    @BlackenedNL Рік тому +1

    WOWW! That is exactly that airy pop sound! Definitely will be trying this out on bgv's, thank you Marc!

  • @thetaylorcronkproject2473
    @thetaylorcronkproject2473 Рік тому +7

    Funny you mention hearing “whispering” on certain vocal tracks. A friend of mine who’s done a lot of recording with some of the biggest names in blue grass, said they would sometimes actually record a track of whispered vocals to give the harmonies air. Great video.

    • @m.o.n.d.e.g.r.e.e.n
      @m.o.n.d.e.g.r.e.e.n Рік тому +2

      i double track whispers a lot and hard pan them under the lead vox - can be a nightmare on the sibilance but if you produce it right it's really cool.

    • @leopoldbluesky
      @leopoldbluesky Рік тому +1

      I started doing this a while back after I realised that's how Jim Morrison did the lead vocal on Riders on the Storm

    • @marylewis3311
      @marylewis3311 11 місяців тому

      A whispering take and a shouting take.

  • @rickdeaguiar-musicreflecti7692

    Love it! Great approach. Will be implementing this :)

  • @sgfdancecompany
    @sgfdancecompany Рік тому

    Thanks so much Marc to reveal and share your great approach in music

  • @adamwollins7201
    @adamwollins7201 Рік тому

    Marc's likely forgotten more about mixing than I know. Truly inspiring. Thank you sir.

  • @davebops2478
    @davebops2478 Рік тому

    Oh that is wonderful! Thankyou so much.

  • @mathieugarcia5762
    @mathieugarcia5762 7 місяців тому

    You're a gold mine sir, no BS with you, just pure love of teaching and sharing, because you know that your experience and behaviour will always get you the gigs first anyway. Pure class, thank you!

  • @willb1157
    @willb1157 Рік тому +4

    What a GREAT WAY TO START THE DAY!
    Thank you Marc, thank you Warren.

  • @SmilusMusic
    @SmilusMusic Рік тому

    Great tip, and what an amazing song!!!!!! Great mix!

  • @user-hk3hf9ok9d
    @user-hk3hf9ok9d Рік тому

    Marc is a musical treasure and should be protected at all cost

  • @CedricPytelRagtimeStudioUk
    @CedricPytelRagtimeStudioUk Рік тому +3

    Great Stuff Marc! Your videos are always inspiring

  • @carlasker9285
    @carlasker9285 3 місяці тому

    Lovely guy. He has really transformed the way I mix my own music, especially - to work the plugins with more subtlety but in more steps, to enhance the final product in a more calibrated tasteful way. Thanks Marc!

  • @3dogrecordingstudio628
    @3dogrecordingstudio628 Рік тому +4

    You're reading my mind Marc, this is perfect time for a song I'm finishing recording and mixing. Thank you....

  • @jacobclare58
    @jacobclare58 Рік тому +2

    another good advice video share with Marc Daniel Nelson, highly respect his wisdom and experience, thank you to this channel for providing videos with Marc Daniel Nelson (this is the sole reason I subscribe to this channel)

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  Рік тому

      Our pleasure! Be sure to join the Academy for exclusive Academy content and live streams with Marc each month too!

  • @tutubeos
    @tutubeos Рік тому

    Wow! Everything sounds amazing. Congrats! 💙

  • @nathanieljohnsonjr775
    @nathanieljohnsonjr775 Рік тому +1

    This is why I love this man!! Thanks for another banger!!

  • @realraven2000
    @realraven2000 Рік тому +1

    I love the reverse Jumper - mirroring the reverse expansion trick in fashion. MDN is just the most interesting Mixing Artist I know.

  • @DanielGlenTimms
    @DanielGlenTimms Рік тому +3

    Thanks for the tips!

  • @theslideguy4228
    @theslideguy4228 Рік тому +1

    Excellent, MDN. Already checked it out on one of my mixes. Yep; it works. Thank you!

  • @splashesin8
    @splashesin8 Рік тому +2

    Thanks Marc! 😊

  • @anaiytv2120
    @anaiytv2120 Рік тому

    Wow what a wonderful video ,thanks for the trick 😊

  • @bigchiefcinema9654
    @bigchiefcinema9654 6 місяців тому +1

    truly amazing and inspiring work.

  • @hv3485
    @hv3485 5 місяців тому +1

    Love These Videos!

  • @Stormsurf001
    @Stormsurf001 Рік тому +3

    Great trick Marc! Thanks so much for sharing.

  • @kenkrugger
    @kenkrugger Рік тому +1

    This works like magic. Thank you so much!

  • @mixinthecloud3338
    @mixinthecloud3338 Рік тому +6

    There are no mistakes, only happy accidents. 😊

  • @seebillasedran9130
    @seebillasedran9130 Рік тому

    Sei un king marc, grande grande grande

  • @DrGlu
    @DrGlu Рік тому +2

    great trick thanks Marc

  • @equivocator7727
    @equivocator7727 Рік тому +4

    Just wondering what the benefit of using an expander for the top-end is over just boosting those frequencies?

  • @markotten1755
    @markotten1755 Рік тому +3

    Love it! Thanks Marc :)

  • @GeorgeAmodei21
    @GeorgeAmodei21 Рік тому +3

    I'm doing a COVER rn and using this technique. I'm also looking for that SOUND :) Thx Marc

  • @Luke-ot6mk
    @Luke-ot6mk Рік тому +2

    MDN fantastic as always!

  • @thesebarehands9082
    @thesebarehands9082 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant

  • @nayanmirza2507
    @nayanmirza2507 Рік тому

    Great information... please make mixing on pop lead vocals

  • @Filipmarinchev72
    @Filipmarinchev72 8 місяців тому +1

    Marc Daniel Nelson is a genius !!!

  • @1loveMusic2003
    @1loveMusic2003 Рік тому +2

    Really cool

  • @DaneDavenport
    @DaneDavenport Рік тому +1

    Sheesh, this is awesome!

  • @QFXmusic
    @QFXmusic Рік тому +3

    Very Nice

  • @OriginalRaveParty
    @OriginalRaveParty Рік тому +1

    Super wicked 😀

  • @nashse7en
    @nashse7en 3 місяці тому

    Hi, i loved the video. Could you tell us where is a good place to HIpass the background vocals? like 250hz would be good?

  • @andreirlmeier
    @andreirlmeier Рік тому +1

    short but to the point

  • @MrNicknayme
    @MrNicknayme Рік тому

    Pretty cool

  • @dagovevareberg
    @dagovevareberg Рік тому +1

    Thanks for a very interesting video and for your generosity by sharing this trick! However I’m not quite sure I got the whole trick? You’re saying that the MJUC compressor on the BGV bus is controlling some of the pokey parts on the bgv and that it is side chained, but from which signal? Is it from the lead vocal to make sure that the compressor creates room for the LV, by ducking the bgv, or is the side chain signal coming from the dry bgv signal, but only the part of the signal above 400 Hz will trigger the compressor to react? Thanks!

  • @Nikogigineishvili
    @Nikogigineishvili Рік тому +2

    more Marc Daniel Nelson videos please!

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  Рік тому

      More coming! But be sure to check out the PLAP Academy too where we have exclusive content from Marc (including live streams with the community) each month :) Marc will live stream today!

    • @Nikogigineishvili
      @Nikogigineishvili Рік тому

      @@Producelikeapro Warren and Eric! you are amazing guys, thanks for this channel and Academy, but i have no free time to listen your live streams and others, because of my job, time zone difference and family :D but when i have some time to breathe, i always watch your small videos, reviews and other great youtuber`s content, so thanks again for your work and dedication to music!

  • @philippgrunert8776
    @philippgrunert8776 Рік тому

    Wow. Thank you for this video and technique. I always wondered how people made the BGs tucked back but still being present.
    It is kind of contra intuitive for me though :-)

  • @crawlingman7003
    @crawlingman7003 Рік тому

    Nice. How were you EQing the vocal’s reverb?

  • @jeffess2571
    @jeffess2571 22 дні тому

    Still can’t get a grasp on sidechain and bus.Shed any light on it for me?Need to step my mixing game up.

  • @claudius3124
    @claudius3124 Рік тому +1

    great tips! thank you very much sir! ;-)

  • @brand_music_records
    @brand_music_records Рік тому +3

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @Six2Nine
    @Six2Nine Рік тому

    Juggler! I steal this! Thy Sir.

  • @BLACKSYNTH
    @BLACKSYNTH Рік тому

    On Vocals I like to EQ it early with a UAD hitsville EQ or similar because it's non sergical and sounds great for just balencing it first. sometimes that fixes 70% of bandwidth problems if I went in with a surgical Pro Q3 and started making cuts and things mearly on, I find oftern I inadvetantly damage the natural timbre of vocal takes. thats my tip..don't jump in and start agressivly fixing things, sure you may get rid of unwanted frequenceys but you can very quickly kill the sound. also Marcs jumper seems to be inside out.

  • @skinnybreakfast
    @skinnybreakfast 11 місяців тому

    Jumper is inside out Marc
    :))

  • @Kharrari
    @Kharrari Рік тому

    fire

  • @paulEmotionalaudio
    @paulEmotionalaudio 11 місяців тому

    What I wouldn’t give to be able to be Marc’s assistant for a year. Masterclass perhaps???

  • @iam-music
    @iam-music 4 місяці тому

    Brilliant! as usual
    BUT
    I dont get why the MJ is sidechained at such a low freq ie 400?
    EDIT: My mistake...after all the HF...the 400 is just the HP filter for the internal sidechain...quick look at the manual MJ

  • @lawinter1949
    @lawinter1949 Рік тому

    I’m confused. Is this expansion or upward compression of the high end. I have always not been sure which one Pro-MB is doing?

  • @AndyA1234
    @AndyA1234 4 місяці тому

    This shows how important that the tracking is done to a high standard. Don't think you can fix badly recorded tracks & get it sounding like Marc.

  • @ordinarymonster1187
    @ordinarymonster1187 Рік тому

    his charisma is coming out from my monitor.

  • @twinsprucestudios
    @twinsprucestudios Рік тому +3

    When a mistake or accident becomes the biggest thing:
    In my circle, we call it the "Ooops... F***...WOAH!!! Factor".

  • @Killadey
    @Killadey 9 місяців тому

    Is your sweater inside out?

  • @lastboxofsparklers
    @lastboxofsparklers Рік тому

    That expander is effectively acting as a wide eq boost with a very basic envelope controlling it... I cannot think of any reason that would work any better than just a conventional eq. If the band had a narrower q I could see the point, but as is I think this is very close to snake oil territory...

    • @marcdanielnelson317
      @marcdanielnelson317 Рік тому

      Not correct. At all. It sounds nothing like boosting the top band of an eq.

    • @lastboxofsparklers
      @lastboxofsparklers Рік тому

      @@marcdanielnelson317 what I wrote is technically correct, if you're hearing something else it is some sort of bias, or possibly the attack and release time (but I doubt the envelope would make any major difference). If the whole idea is that you're using the attack and release to shape the vocals you should have probably explained how you did that.

    • @lastboxofsparklers
      @lastboxofsparklers Рік тому

      @@marcdanielnelson317 another thing it could potentially be you're hearing is the "smearing" at the ends of the curve, but that is usually not a thing people like, and again something you should have explained. As is, this "trick" is just too random to be used as a general thing.

    • @iam-music
      @iam-music 4 місяці тому

      Because its now time domain and the highest freq transients are proportionally louder so the tone memory of the brain 'sees' it differently. It is nothing like a static boost...its not the transmitter, its the receiver ;-)

    • @lastboxofsparklers
      @lastboxofsparklers 4 місяці тому

      @@iam-music did you miss the "envelope" part of my reply?

  • @ProgressiveHoschi
    @ProgressiveHoschi Рік тому

    Hi, is Marc a son of Jude Law? 🤔

  • @oneammonday
    @oneammonday Рік тому

    Marc, you're very talented and seem like one heck of a good guy, but no amount of work on this plastic, vanilla drivel of a song will restore my will to live. I'm concentrating hard to drop my razor blade. Wait, King Crimson video on the horizon. All good, now.

  • @chipgaasche4933
    @chipgaasche4933 Рік тому

    Aren't choruses supposed to be catchy?

  • @jb-ki9xf
    @jb-ki9xf Рік тому

    great first impression of Marc

  • @cefahprod
    @cefahprod Рік тому +2

    I'm flabbergasted. It is night and day and yet there is so little move. Amazing.