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Whether you’re about to jump into your first session as the engineer behind the DAW or you’re a seasoned vocal engineer that’s done hundreds or thousands of sessions, there are a handful of best practices to follow when you’re working with vocalists that can lead to infinitely better results.
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We’re going to take a look at why that is and how do-it-yourself bass drops are the perfect solution to their problems.
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Plenty of engineers have proven that this can be done successfully without a second set of ears helping the process along – so we’re going to take a look at what they’re doing differently.
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Every compressor has a sweet spot. Depending on which one you’re working with (and the purpose for which you’re using it), that spot might be vastly different. But make no mistake – it’s there and finding it can make or break a mix. Seriously.
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So, if genre doesn’t dictate emotion – what does? How can you as an artist add emotion to your songs?
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