Why Vocals WON’T SIT in the Mix (& How To Fix Them!) 

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Struggling with mixing vocals and getting them to sit right in a dense mix? 🧐
This can be a common problem and in this video, Toronto mixing engineer 5PiECE breaks down three key reasons why your vocals might not be blending well and provides actionable vocal mixing tips to solve these problems.
Learn essential vocal mixing techniques to ensure your vocals cut through the mix without overpowering other elements, or being buried. We'll cover essential vocal mixing processes such as setting levels, using EQ and compression, and other pro tips to make your tracks sound polished and professional. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned producer, these insights into how to mix vocals effectively will elevate your music production game.
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🎥 VIDEOS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO 🎬
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How To Set Vocal Levels When Mixing - • How To Set Vocal Level...
How To Compress Vocals - • How To Compress Vocals
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CHAPTERS
0:00 The Promise of This Video
0:39 DistroKid
1:42 Reason 1: Levels
2:17 Two Criteria For Setting Levels
2:32 First Criteria
3:42 Second Criteria
5:58 Automation
9:58 Reason 2: Dynamics
11:26 How To Fix Overly Compressed Vocals
13:42 Reason 3: Frequency Content
15:05 Using Sidechain Processing To Fix Masking
17:59 Bonus: Stereo Imaging
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