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How to Mix R&B Vocals - Professional Techniques for Modern Artists

Make Pop Music via YouTube

Overview

Learn professional vocal mixing techniques for modern R&B in this detailed tutorial that covers the complete process of achieving silky, smooth vocals similar to contemporary artists. Master essential mixing techniques including EQ, compression, de-essing, and vocal tuning while exploring advanced spatial effects like reverb, delay, and modulation to create width and depth in vocal productions. Follow along with comprehensive demonstrations of a professional vocal chain setup, stereo vs mono track considerations, and specialized effects processing including vocal widening, room simulation, and creative delay throws. Gain insider knowledge on reverb sidechaining techniques and artificial vocal effects that add professional polish to R&B productions, complete with before and after comparisons of the final mixed vocal within a full production context.

Syllabus

Preview
Intro
My Vocal Chain
What Does This Vocal Need
Tuning R&B Vocals
Initial EQ
Are Vocals On A Stereo Or Mono Track
De-Esser 1
Compression and Custom EQ
De-Esser 2
Final Compression
Setting Up Sends
Vocal Widener
Room Reverb
Slapback Delay
Main Delay
Main Reverb
HUGE Reverb Cheat Code
Sidechaining Reverb To A Vocal
Low Artificial Vocal FX
Saucy Delay Throws
Final Vocal With Production And Mixing
Recap
Outro

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