Better Vocals in your DAW | Setting Up My Vocal Chain w/ UAD
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- Опубликовано: 21 июл 2024
- Here is how I achieve a solid sounding vocals that can be used for anything from podcasting, voiceovers, singing to rap vocals with my pre-DAW vocal chain with Universal Audio's Console program. Within this video, I will be giving you a brief understanding of what a "vocal chain" is and giving you an idea of how to create your own SPECIAL custom vocal chain using these fundamentals.
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Bro… You just got my vox tracking quality from 30% to 90% with this 🤯 My room is untreated & I have just a reflection filter as well & was rec so much room sound in my vox but it’s all gone now thanks to the api gate. I always thought the gate would just help with fridge / ac type background noise, but it literally took away all bad artifacts from vox. Really apprec you 🙏🏼🙌🏼🙏🏼
I mean it’s all still there but with the right usage and combination of mic placement and gain you can tame it all to work for you. Playing around with the setting that gate is heaven sent. I’m so glad u were able to take something away from this video. I’m got some more cheat codes to come and up on my page.
@@DaBlackMicTV Thanks bro, yeah it helped the most with tracking and just not being distracted by the room sound but using a gate def acts like a noise suppressor / deverberates vocals for sure
@@DaBlackMicTV I love the Uad 1073>CL1B too but feel like wnv I print comp in console, it adds a lot of underlining noise. Still trying to figure out how to lessen that
@@hawkeshiphop 🤔 I don’t believe I’ve had that issue…. But the job of an engineer, is to assess until u get down to the bottom of that. But seriously let me know when you’re able to track that issue to what’s causing it. Are you using MAC or PC?
@@DaBlackMicTV Very true. And I’m using an iMac,. The goal is def still trying to track everything as clean in Console as possible..
Dude you actually teach so well 🔥💯 people be making it way too hard to learn, but you'd be doing good at what you're doing 💯
Much appreciated, I’m glad it resonated with you 🙏🏿
It's refreshing to see the prioritizing of distinct talent in each plugin you utilize and even the special characters within each plugin... mindfulness, wisdom.
Thank you… it’s important to be intentional with what you do and that requires to understand why you’re using what your using and how it will get you to your goal.
I have been looking for more info on uad preamp, more specifically the NEVE and this video was perfect. The breakdown of each plug in is such a big deal. I have kids always making noise on the other side of the door so to hear the extra tip about the API really got my attention. Thank you so much.
Thanks for watching and I’m glad you found value in this video. Watch how that noise gate does wonders for your life, sanity & records lol🙏🏿
3 years since and still a great video. Thanks man!
Ayyy man, when it’s good it’s good lol… nah seriously I appreciate you for watching and grateful you took something from it. Stayed tuned for more content
Great vocal chain, and great combination with the UA Apollo and the Slate ML-1 I used them both as well!
Thanks man, the combination definitely get the job done
THIS WAS THE MOST SIMPLIFIED INFORMING VIDEO EXPLAINING THIS I HAVE SEEN! Easy subscribe
Ayyyye! I'm glad you enjoyed my video. thanks for the sub 🙏🏿
Brah!! Love your chill vibe! I especially appreciate how you articulate what you use, how use it and why that particular item & settings are best for what you are trying to achieve. I hit that like and subscribe! Thx for the content!
Awesome, man! I'm glad you could appreciate what I'm producing🙏🏿
Thank you for not only showing the plug-ins but actually explaining how to use them 🙌
Absolutely 🙏🏿 thanks for watching
Amazing video and explanation for every step- I have the exact equipment (not all those plugins yet!) and have been overwhelmed about setting it up. But your clarity behind each step is inspiring and appreciated 😃
Yes Jenny get to it and go crazy… remember you put on plugins one at a time. Find your flow/ sound 1 parameter at a time until you get that sweet spot. Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching
@@DaBlackMicTV sincerely appreciate your support and reply. Excited to get to it and to catch more of your content 👏🏽
Came here for the 1073 tips and got extra info about how you use the CL1b which I use as well. Great video bro!
Glad it was helpful! It's been a winning combination for me all of these years. 👌🏿
Thank you for explaining the components on the uad plugins as well as the specific purpose and effect of each one awesome video man subscribed fasho !
You’re welcome and thank you for your support
Amazing quality content. You are well on your way to success brother! Soon you will be up there with the top mixing/recording tutorial channels.
I appreciate that! I've been working hard to create this content for those serious about the craft. still finding my way
You are great!!!! I got a few 💎 from your tutorial..... Clear and professional!!!! Keep pushing forward good brother!
Much appreciate my G 🙏🏿
That kaotica sounds heavenly. I have a real whisperbooth with panels and this has that warmth similar but no issues it’s just a great sound. This video is great dude thanks
It really helps with that extra unwanted reflection. It’s cool to also know how it compares to an actual Whisper Room. 👍🏿Thanks for watching and commenting 🙏🏿
New subscriber. You broke it down real calm and easy to digest. I appreciate you my Gee.
Thanks for the sub! Look forward to providing more value
This was the best tutorial on this topic I’ve seen thus far for me thanks 🙏🏾
Glad it was helpful! If you haven’t already I hope it came with a subscription
🔥🔥great video very informative and the way you broke down youe use of every plugin was awesome
Thanks & much appreciated
That hi pass technique I need to do, that’s pretty tight. Thank you 🙏
get that rumble outta there 💪🏿
Hey man, (Black Mike or is it Mic). I recently purchased the UAD APOLLO X6. I’ve been searching for the info. you laid down here.
You’re great brother! No nonsense or unnecessary “Buffoonery”. I really appreciate your dynamic approach. Very few of these videos offer your clarity and expertise. Keep up the good work. Thanks
👊😎
I honest try my best and I’m glad that my video resonated with you man. I’m excited for you man, Congrats on the new X6 (heard the new converts are a step up) uad is my bestie. I’ll be making some more videos about some of my favorite plugins by them and why.
@@DaBlackMicTV Thanks Black Mic. You’re an inspiration.
Thanks @@Tritonprince that’s much appreciated 🙏🏿
best tutorial that helped me understand more on what UAD console does ! thanks bro
Sincerely, I'm glad that you got something out of this video. Feel free to check out some of my other videos & they can be just as helpful. You're Welcome 🙏🏿
Great video! You're very eloquent and concise.
Thank you & Much appreciated 🙏🏿
Great tutorial bro, I’m not sure any RUclipsr has explained this this clear for me
I’m glad I could be of service and be that person to give you the clarity you needed
This video just changed the game with gate tip. Thank you 🙏🏽
Cheatcode unlocked 🙏🏿… thanks for watching
Killer info! Great stuff. Getting my Apollo twin very soon and I’m really looking forward to using these with my Telefunken tube mic. When it comes to guitars I’m a tube amp guy, always have been. But after hearing the company The Milkman, and their “The Amp 100”, I may have found the perfect solution to getting realistic amp tones through a DI. So I’m excited to run that through the Apollo as well. Cheers my friend! Subscribed
Dope! I love new gear day, lol. But yeah there are so many emulator options for your guitar to demo when u get the Apollo… you’re gonna have a ball. Thanks for the sub 🙏🏿
Amazing video! You're doing so good man!
Ayyyyyee, Thanks man!
Great Video !! im set up the same as you except I have Apollo x4 and a U87ai Mic. saved your video in my favourites , I like how you go into great dept with the API channel strip . Im a country singer and I use the 1073 but never through to use API Preamp to
Yea I have real life experience with some API consoles and have been sold ever since. The emulation is pretty dope, it gives me what I need.
Amazing, because of this video and the clarity I went ahead and got both plug-ins API vision channel strip, plus the tube tech gotten many reviews and honestly is dope and clear you can’t go wrong thanks for the video I’ll definitely be using this vocal chain, also recommend to get auto tune that way you don’t have to pay a monthly subscription, and I recommend a reverb from you a D dream verb
Thanks for the recommendations, I own several copies of autotune with perpetual license although I'm considering getting the UAD version in addition. I'll demo DreamVerb and see what's to it.
Much love for this video bro❤️🙏
Glad you enjoyed… thanks for watching 🙏🏿
You're amazing! Keep up the great work!
Thank you! Will do!
This video is amazing man! Appreciate you 💯
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏿
Dope walkthrough!
Much Appreciate @BackPack... check out my channel... I may have some more tips and gems that you may appreciate 🙏🏿 #BlessUp
My guy, I don't know how you have 123 subscribers. Quality is insane. I know you'll blow up, and I was here before that! :DD keep up the good work bro
We all have to start somewhere. I’m humbled and enjoying for that journey. I appreciate you & thanks for the support 🙏🏿
I was thinking the same thing
@@djgoatdidit94 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
i agree!
I enjoyed this vid straight to the point great examples clean audio😉🎯🎯. I gotta get this api now
I’m glad that you were able to get value from watching this video… And API is good business; even the standalone compressor on vocals 🔥🔥
Good job brotha this is very detailed and to the point not like most engineers on this platform 💯
I appreciate that my G🙏🏿 thanks for seeing the value in this info
Excellent work Brother💯🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thanks 🙏🏿 much appreciated
This was a really well presented video. Thank you!!
Much appreciated
Just saw this. Want to say really great content! Liked and Subscribed.
Awesome, thank you!… I do appreciate it. If there’s any type of content you’re interested in seeing I love getting feedback and suggests 🙏🏿🙏🏿
The was a great demonstration and explanation. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏿
Quality. Keep the vids coming! :) I just subscribed.
Thanks for the support 🙏🏿 will do
Literally have the same exact setup this video is gold
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 #undefeated
Major video!! Thank you 🙏🏼
Your welcome. Hopefully there was something in the video u found useful
@@DaBlackMicTV there definitely was 🔥🤯
Wait you actually taught me something you’re so clear and concise
I’m very glad to hear that you got some value from this video and hopefully my page 🙏🏿.
I needed this fam!
Happy I could help
Ty fam for that knowledge. I felt like i was in class with an awesome teacher. For the noise, im going to try out the pluging from UAD called C-suite c vox. Apparently, it does a great job at removing noise while tracking. Maybe i will put it at the end of my chain. My go-to is the rx10, but this is done on post. If i can help the signal sound good without compromising good artifacts, im game. Wish everyone all the best. Cheers 🎉
Much appreciated and I’m glad u got some gems out of this video 🙏🏿
You've got a new sub bro, thank you for your wisdom
Aaayyyyeee thanks for the sub 🙏🏿
First Class. Great video.
Many thanks!🙏🏿
Sir, you have saved my future. Subscribed.
Lol my pleasure my guy… stay tuned I got more in arsenal, thanks for the sub 🙏🏿
Nice work bro 💪
Much appreciated, I’m glad that you enjoyed it.
This was great!
Thank you, much appreciated. 🙏🏿
Salute 2 u bro!!! Great informative video. After seeing that gate on the API Vision I don’t ever want to see a C1gate from waves again🤣🤣🤣 Appreciate the vid 💯
Thanks a lot man 🙏🏿, Lol the C1 gate is dope if u need JUST a gate but u can beat the API as a channel strip... too crazy whether you’re using everything or not
Well explained! Thanks a lot for sharing! Cheers DimiZ
Thank you It was my pleasure 🙏🏿
A great lesson.Thank you
Much appreciate my G 🙏🏿 you’re welcome.
thanks I Learned alot and understood youre a great teacher
I'm glad that you enjoyed the video and I really appreciate the kind words... what did you get from it the most?
holy shit man one of the best videos I've seen, super well explained and I understood so much mate! thanks heaps, would this be good approach for tlm 107 mic ?
Thanks… I’d recommend this approach for any microphone. The only thing that would differ is how you will EQ it
Great video! The only thing I might suggest is a de-esser but that all depends on the person or artist.
The vocal chain that I’m using is a pre whatever you would use in your DAW as if it were hardware. I prefer to add any more non destructive effects afterwards relative to the music vocals are being recorded on.
Appreciate this video. I just got the Apollo Twin for voiceovers in an untreated room, and I’m trying to figure out how to lessen all of the noise.
Im glad I can be of service my friend. There’s no replacement for a quiet environment when recording, but this helps in uncontrollable situations
@@DaBlackMicTV I hear that. Will definitely keep that in mind moving forward.
Thanks fam. Answered all the questions I had 🙏🏾
No problem 👍… I hope it earned me a like and a subscription 🙏🏿😔
Mannnn bro you the 🐐 for this!
Much appreciated my G 🙏🏿😔
Great video!! Just subscribed bro!! Keep going!!
Thanks for the sub! Thank man, feel free to check out my latest videos
I definitely appreciate this.
Glad it was helpful!
Great 👍 tutorial Brother please keep doing more Videos
Thanks A lot... will do. Any suggestion on kinds of video?
This is why RUclips is the best thank you sir. 💯✅
You’re welcome and I truly appreciated that you took the time to watch like and comment.
Dope video brotha, subbed
Thanks my brother… much appreciated
Great explanation of the gate function and how you can both have a high pass and boost low frequencies. I was moving away from thinking about the Vision but I’ve read a lot of good things about it and I think this puts me back on the prowl for it. I’m torn on if I get that if I’ll be wanting the 1084 as well. I feel like it’s overkill but I’m tempted to just grab both!
To answer your question I mostly perform into OBS with Maschine, electric bass and vocals. I’m a musician who just got an Apollo trying to figure out Logic but am about to give that a break and try Luna. More templates for how you do your plugins would be great, maybe for instruments like bass or music production tools like Maschine/ableton live. I’m often sending multiple tracks from a loop simultaneously (when I’m running a track from Maschine into my Apollo). You have an excellent presentation style!
If you talking UAD then get the Vision 1st it has more parameters but get the 1084 later and use in conjunction wit the Vision. Luna's dope
@@DaBlackMicTV thanks man, appreciate the response! That’s pretty much where my head is at with it. At this point the Avalon-737 has jumped onto my list as well. Kind of a midpoint with functionality between the Neve and API. Ive got demos for all 3 open now just going back and forth. I hear you about the API having a wider use. I’m probably gonna end up caving and getting all of them at some point. This is a dangerous system for a guy like me! Again, great work with your channel I’ll be following
@@ansonstiles my pleasure to help. Enjoy 💪🏿
Hey there, thx for the great video! Greetings from Germany!
What’s Up all the way from Germany 🇩🇪… I hope the video compelled you to hit the subscribe button 🤞🏿
luv this video and explanation
Thanks man my pleasure to inspire & inform
Thank you!!! Just i need This!!! 👍🏽
You’re so welcome man
im using this THX!
Happy to oblige
Dope video brotha
Much Appreciated... stay tuned for more vibes & tutorials
Good Video G! thanks for this
Much appreciated my G
i am a Plugin Alliance user but my vocal chain has a Townsend Labs Sphere (Sony C-800G) -> PA Lindell 80 (1073 Preamp) -> Antares Auto-Tune -> PA bx_console SSL 9000 J -> Softube Drawmer 1973 (Multiband Compression) (Optional) -> PA SPL Iron (Has the same schematic as a Tubetech CL1B but with more options i usually put it on silicon fast attack and release with input on +6 and output on -2 with 9db GR Maximum it can't never sound bad for vocals it's smoother than the Tubetech CL1B) -> PA Black Box HG-2 or Fuse Audio Labs Flywheel Tape Machine (Saturation) (Optional) -> Fabfilter Pro-DS or SPL De-Esser -> LiquidSonics Seventh Heaven Professional (Bricasti M7) (Reverb Aux) ->.TC Elextronic TC2290 (Delay Aux).
Nice, It’s so interesting to see other people vocals chains as every decision along the chain has a reaction that you would only know if you took that path. But it’s all about that final sound delivered
Ty from Spain :)
Thank you from The States 🙏🏿
Brotha thank you so much for this video!!! Man I been so tempted to get my hands on that API plug-in from uad and just watching you work with it honestly makes me want to pull the trigger right away. How is the intensity of this plug-in with your UAD chip? Are you able to use a few of them before you run into overload? Thank you so much for this video brother
You’re welcome bro… I’m glad u enjoyed it. The API channel plugin is a beast. With an Apollo twin you’d probably get away with running 6-8 (maybe 10) instances of UAD plugins before your run out of DSP. I recommend getting a satellite if your looking to up ur DSP without having to get another interface. But there’s also a bunch of slick work around to conserve ur DSP. Thanks for asking, you gave me an idea for a video 🙏🏿
dope vid g ,thank u.
Appreciate that
Great channel !
Thank you very much 🙏🏿
you video was very simplified to a lot of people.. thank you my friend.. if you get a chance to highlight the avalon 737 uad.. just curious just how you would use it. peace
Thank goodness I'm not a very complicated person. But yea, I've used the Avalon in real life for quite a few times, but never the UAD version. Why not, give it a try🤷🏿♂️
Lovely video
Classic chain is the 1073 into the LA2A but young thug and many artists use 1073 into CL1B - nice
The pairing is like Batman & Robin, then maybe add the LA-2A & call it Alfred (old reliable lol)
Nice job. I use the exact same plugins. That API noise gate is necessary - I get laptop fan noise, otherwise.
Thanks Jeff I appreciate that… API has been my got since working on the actual boards. And the noise gate is a life saver in random recording circumstances where the rooms noises/ ambience can effect the vocal quality.
You good teacher.
Much appreciated my G
Bruh has a stupendous intro.🙏🏾💪🏾✊🏾
Thank you very much I’m glad that you enjoyed this content
Great video 👍🏽
Glad you enjoyed
great video! earned a sub!
Aaayyyee thanks buddy... stay tuned for more
I had to stop using my Kaotica because of that hollow sounding vibration that it creates. Great video and great advice
Thanks man 🙏🏿. The eyeball does have a specific frequency build up but at the ridge distance volume EQ it sounds like it’s supposed to. But all mics and room come with their set of obstacles to overcome
For those who are wondering what pop shield this is, its Kaotica Eyeball Series
That's a Fendi 👍🏿
U gotta do a tutorial on how to do tutorials because this was great information 💯
Hahahahaha I appreciate it man. I wouldn’t even know how to go about doing that lol
great work bro - subscribed - i use UAD and really like the plugins, neve1073 into 1176 into pultec, into la2a , works wonders
Thanks for the sub! I need to start getting into other comps more like the 1176
@@DaBlackMicTV distressor is cool and the ssl compressor on vocals is mega
@@switchaha5753 I bought it a while back but never even tried to use the distressor... I should probably try & understand it 🤦🏿♂️
@@DaBlackMicTV definitley worth a dabble man ! i never liked it because it didnt look appealing but its very good
@@switchaha5753 lol probably the same really why I haven’t touched it BUT it’s in every studio & it’s recommend (which is why I have it at all)
Great video. Quick question, is it abnormal to also use plugins in your daw (pro tools) when recording? For example, having an EQ and compressor on the pro tools track AND having it going through the console as well. Just wanted to know if this would be too much processing or if it’s a normal technique. Thanks
Nah, not at all. I tend to keep it light goin into a DAW because the processing that I do via UAD Console is destructive (much like analog gear, once you record with it, you stuck with it) but once I get into the DAW its non-destructive; I can do whatever I want manipulate or bypass. Either way I'm tailoring the vocals specific to the song I'm recording. What I do in console is general for the most part to achieve a go sounding signal that I can edit on any system, there after.
Love your work bro , great teach voice more mixing videos ; do one on Reverb and Delay thanks...
Thanks! Will do!
Hold and Rel on the limiter are just hold and release King, I use the Api channel stripe offered through UAD Spark on the Api. Dope piece to have and great way to break down your vocal chain. I don't think I caught what Mic your using but great content either way. Now if you can dail in and fine toon hip hop vocals using UAD stock pluging would be one I'm interested in.
At the time of this via I was using the Slate ML-1 w/ Kaotica eyeball. My vocal chain is so general but is a great start point for many vocal applications.
@DaBlackMic TV Your content is dope King. I have a tlm103 I just cant get the tones correct for my Artist so we always end up paying to have it fine-tuned or re-recorded. I want to learn how to get that crisp sharp tone in my vocal using all the free stock plug-in on the UAD Apollo twin.
Nice presentation! Thank you for sharing... I noticed the Tube-Tech CL1B is from Softube? How were you able to load that into UAD console?
Thanks… I believe Softube has the original rights to for digital replication of the CL1B and UAD has a license to use via their platform
Dope video
🙏🏿Much Appreciated
Just ordered my first Apollo Twin duo. I needed this video. thank you. Are these plugins stock or did you have to buy them separately from the UA site?
These are plugins that I bought. Look out for incoming sales from UaD plus whenever you purchase they give you coupons for later purchases
The "REL" on the API is the release.
I was just about to say that
🙄 players fuck up... glad you were paying attention lol
Great video brother 👍 very informative.. do you know if there's any way to stream with the UA Twin in windows? I'm having a rough time getting mine working. I'm on PC. Macs have the I/O matrix so you can change the output, but for some reason on the twin its not showing up (it does on my thunderbolt wired 8xp, but not the twin which I can carry with me easy) any info would be great. Just subbed up anyhow 👊🏼☝🏼
I’m using windows with an Apollo 8 + Twin with no issues except maybe b4 used Asio Link Pro
Great tutorial man. How'd you get UAD to work on windows?
Much appreciated, I used a thunderbolt to usb3 adapter and a program called “ASIO Link Pro 2.4.4.2” without it I would get hella crackling
Great!
Thank you 🙏🏿
Plugin vocal chain for me would be logic stock 1176 compressor
the avalon eq to cut out some harsh frequency use a little compression
neve 1073 eq + the tube tech compressor
If it works it works… this is how you find your signature sound
Excellent Thanks
I appreciate it & you’re welcome 🙏🏿
Yo bro major tips!!!
how to get placement? I wannna video about placement.
🤔 that seems like that could be interest