Achieving Professional Vocal Mixes

Mixing vocals can be one of the hardest parts of production. Here is a simplified 5-step process to get you started.

Step 1: Cleaning

Remove silence and low-end rumble.

Step 2: Compression

Control the dynamics to ensure every word is heard.

Step 3: EQ

Carve out space for the vocals in the mix.

Step 4: De-essing

Tame those harsh "S" sounds.

Step 5: Effects

Add reverb and delay to create space and depth.

Watch this video for a live demonstration of these techniques.