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LEARN TO MIX HIP HOP VOCALS WITH RENEGADE EL REY – Waves Platinum Plugins
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/-XuHbj_63cY” align=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_column_text] 4 Beginner Tips for Producing Rap Vocals – By RENEGADE EL REY (Big Boi, T.I.) Waves Platinum Plugins I really enjoyed this run-through of Mr. Renegade El Rey’s method for producing polished Rap vocals. I have been mixing hip hop for a LONG time, and was able to learn a few new …
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Mixing Drums with Waves CLA Drums Chris Lord Alge’s tricks in a plugin
I usually don’t like these type of plugins that are not traditional compressors, equalizers, etc. I do like the idea behind CLA drums however as there are many parameters and ways to alter the sound which are non traditional. https://littlefishaudio.wistia.com/medias/j6xrsrhj5r?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 To purchase: Waves CLA Drums
Drum Mixing – Emphasis on Hip Hop
Lucas really has an ear for mixing! This video is a fantastic example of what works on Hip Hop drums. https://littlefishaudio.wistia.com/medias/toye8uq8gh?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Trim before. IK Multimedia T-Racks Quad Image to keep mono kick. Slate VariMu on Kick Sound Toys Decapitator on Kick Waves V-Comp on claps MS Dynamic technique on Clap Eq Brainworks bx_Dyn EQ v2 …
Get Organized! Session organization for a solid Mix
Save Time and Get a better mix with Solid Mix Prep! Lucas is able to set his mix up for success by using some common, and not so common, methods of getting his session organized to facilitate a smooth mixing workflow. Pay special attention to his use of trim, at the beginning of his …
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Vocal Mixing: Using Reverb (Altiverb) to get that polished “Pop” sound
Brom uses Audio Ease Altiverb to really give these vocals a nice, subtle polish. You can feel the depth and expansiveness of the vocals, while still getting them “up-front” and present. https://littlefishaudio.wistia.com/medias/jw8k6qenz0?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640
Vocal Mixing: Taming rough spots and harshness for a smooth feel
I love the way Eric Tarr dials in frequency specific compression to tame something that I only noticed when he mentioned it. Plosives, which start with a “B” or “P” sound can be annoying. Here is an industry trick which you need in your arsenal! The perfect tool for this trick is the Waves C1 …
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Drum Buss Compression – Distortion – Parallel Processing (UBK1, Black76, Vertigo VSC2)
https://littlefishaudio.wistia.com/medias/uzxhvyvird?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Drum Buss Mixing Is there a better place to perfect the groove, vibe, and danceability of a track than the drums? I absolutely love the way that Lucas makes very clever use of compression, distortion, parallel processing and some saturation. Products used for instruction: Brainworks VSC-2 T-Racks Black 76 UBK-1 Let us know what …
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Making Programmed Drums Come to Life with a channel strip – McDSP 6050 Ultimate channel strip
We love the McDSP 6050 Ultimate Channel strip plugin for its versatility. This video is a good example of how to make programmed drums sound more life like.
Microphone choice and placement: At the core of the recording arts
Revisiting Recording Fundamentals I decided to start getting some of the things that I have learned over the years as a professional recording engineer down on paper (and video). It seems like there is more confusion and lack of direction in the “studio” these days than at any other point in time. The reasons for this …
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