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Recording vocals is an emotional and creative process for singers. If it’s their first time in the studio, they can be nervous, overwhelmed, and even a little hesitant to give it their all. As the recording engineer on the session, it’s up to you to make them comfortable and coax the best possible performance out of them.
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A vocal in need of compression should be easy to spot in a mix. If some parts sound buried while others pop out in front of everything else, you don't need automation. You need a compressor.
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You might be a studio nerd if "click tracking" means recording to a metronome, not websites following your activities. (Don't worry, you're among friends.)
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If you're a recording engineer or mixer, chances are pretty good that you've got most of the knowledge you need to master music too...
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I’m constantly bouncing back and forth between plates and halls when it comes to picking a reverb. How do you choose the style that's right for you?