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Regardless of the approach you take, you need to keep a constant contrast between two voices in a mix. Collaborating brings a new element to a band’s sound that you just can’t get when it’s the same singer on each and every song.
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Atop all of these great, upbeat elements are energetic vocals that you just can’t help but sing along with. But with great energy comes great need for compression – at least if you want to sound like a pro. Here’s why…
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If you’ve heard any Top 40 country music in the past couple of years, there’s a good chance you’ve heard a song producer by Billy Decker. Straight out of Nashville, Tennessee, Billy is one of the most in-demand producers for...
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Fortunately for the thousands of bassists and guitarists recording at home, finding that separation isn’t any more difficult than it might be in a large studio.
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Whether you’re brand new to mixing or someone that’s been doing it for decades - there’s once certainty that I can share with you: the order of your vocal chain matters.
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