Bro I need some help with vocals I use a kaotica eyeball and the rode nt-1000 I have a deep voice but I cant seem to get my vocals clear is there anyway u can help? Maybe do a tutorial if I sent u the track?
@@Dontyouknow1234 go to target/walmart, ask for an external usb ssd drive with at least 1tb of space and start saving/running your sessions of that drive instead of the internal drive
@@millermottla thx bro. I already got the drive. how do I actually run the session off the drive though? do i have to change some type of setting? or do I just start a new project and save it to the drive and thats it.
The multiband compression was eye opening. I avoided it for some time now because I didn't understand it well enough. It gave so much more impact than I expected.
the (very bad) feeling when you've been using that same exact c4 multi-band compressor plugin for a year without ever consciously realizing it's a multi-band....but hey at least it's my first year of mixing, lots more to learn...
You probably hear this all the time G But you are truly the GOAT for sharing all this knowledge This is MASSIVE HELP for those of us who are just starting with this
Music production (like film production) is one of those fields where you can have 25 years of experience and still have so much to learn. Thanks for making it easy, man. Good tips!
Really appreciate this, Devvon. But we all know that the recording process is important too. Personally i think the crazy smooth sound comes from a good mic/preamp/interface chain. The processing is just to make it perfect in the mix. I would love to see a video on how to record professionally maybe even in a home studio. Which gear and stuff like that. Thank you
GARA Is a preamp essential though? I’m just starting out and I’m recording music in my room and sending it off for editing & mastering, will not having a preamp affect my sound?
@@MandiKae A top end microphone will lack some dynamic and detail if you use a cheap pre-amp. However if your microphone is lower quality than a Shure SM7b, an expensive pre-amp will only help its quality a little bit if at all. Invest in a better microphone and a mic booth first, and then a pre-amp might help.
The trick with the multi band compressor (Compressing the high end after boosting it) is AMAZING. So many producers use it and yet I could never fully understand it. Subscribed!
yo this is great man... I spent about 3 hours mixing a vocal prior to watching this video, and I ended up getting a better sound in 45 minutes with your help. Thank you, and glad to see you back and doing better
Never be afraid to use a multiband compressor ladies and gentlemen! It’s essentially a dynamic eq (even more so if it using dynamic phase or linear phase algorithms). It’s been around for a very long time and is essentially a wide band to semi narrow frequency compressor. A dynamic eq on the other hand, was invented to remove specific frequencies (essentially having the narrowest Q’s possible) and can be used just like a multiband compressor (wider Q’s). A lot of producers I have met along this journey, all use multiband compressors. It’s even a must-have in all professional studios whether it’s a hardware unit or in a plugin. Also, de-essers can be considered one of the first dynamic EQ’s to exist. It’s been used in countless of songs for many years so don’t listen to people who say don’t use it or you don’t need it. Because you will at some point need it to have more frequency control in muddy to harsh areas and it will make the workflow much quicker.
Absolutely a public service video. Always articulately conveyed with a measure of simplicity that even the least among us can understand. And so it is with all your videos. Kudos and thank you.
Hearing you discuss room noise really humanized your video, and made it seem like you're more in touch with the audience you are trying to target. Gained a sub, keep up the great work bro.
Your sound engineering tutorials so dope, thank you so much! I know its kinda outside the scope of this channel but I would love you to do a video talking about your creative process / tips on your songwriting. Appreciate you bro!
This video was amazing, i love rewatching it and soaking everything up. Could we get a 2023 version of the “smooth vocals” chain? With 4 years passing by, i’m sure alot of this is still standard but also i’m sure you have learned so much and maybe updated certain techniques
Bro you literally make me laugh to myself like thank you so much man. Can't tell you how grateful I am for your wisdom. You are incredibly sharp and methodical I laugh to myself because I couldn't ask for a more effective style of instruction. Your passion is felt and appreciated.
str8 up i learned more in 2 of your vocal videos than I have in watching a hundred videos from a hundred people. and out of all the videos, you sound most like denzel so basically im gonna tell people that denzel washington is teaching me how to sound like trey songz- you give new meaning to The Equalizer
Just subscribed cos you are a genius. You are the only one that gives tutorial about important stuff other people don't give, and you always make it simple to understand. Thanks, bro God bless!
Great video! One thing to mention is on the predelay it not only tells the reverb to come in later it's actually delaying the reverbed vocal, so if your saying "Stop" and the predelay is pretty high like 150ms if you listen closely the you will hear "Stop" delayed but reverbed. So this will extend/lengthen whatever you are reverbing, which you will need to be careful that you're not leaving tails over your next words coming in. What you may want to try is if you have a reverb that has an attack you can slow down the attack so you don't hear the "ST" of "stop" and it won't appear to delay. On the other hand you can leave the attack super fast and you're getting a delay and a reverb at the same time! So if you're doing this make sure if you're adding delay use an Aux track otherwise you are delaying a delay - which might be cool, but might not. Really cool video though, I enjoyed it!
A lot of ur techniques are things I've already been doing but you always show me a way to take it a step further. I always use vitamin instead of the C4 multi band but the idea is the same, and a de lesser after the multi band I've never even thought to run.
I just realized that I (Know nothing jon snow) about mixing vocals 😞 and that I have been a shitty mixer. Shout out to all the people, who's songs I have mixed and they paid up. We in this together fam. I can't refund yall but I have definitely got a chance to improve with this Devvon Tutorial.
@@HelpMeDevvon Thanks for the reply Devon. I really appreciate all your videos as it has currently help me alot. I wish you success in all your future ventures.
i use these trics a long time, also use a lot of warmth plugins on the chain so you need less de essers and your vocal stays in front, or fade de s tones out in volume with automation tip
Thank you. You threw a lot of processing at me very quickly, but I think if I even use 1/2 of what you showed me, my vocal mixes will be much improved.
Great stuff bro been struggling a long time with my mixes always sounding like they were recorded in a cave with a hankerchief over the artists mouth hopefully this will fix that!
my guy, I have worked in the industry damn near my whole life and have a degree in the field...and I swear its videos like these that give you that like "bruh" moment. HOW THE FUCK DID I MAKE IT THIS FAR. HOW SWAY?! anyway subbed and whatnot.
Hey bro your videos are dope you cause you really do a lot of things that go against the grain that really works! I never though that trick with multiband on the lead and the EQ on the Reverb! Glad to see you back in music too bro, got worried for a sec!
I know this isnt really audio engineering related but could u pls do a tutorial on learning how to sing. I know there are a million tutorials out there on it but I feel like ur singing voice rly hits different plus ur great at explaining things so a tutorial from u would be hella helpful
Just came across your page. Thank you for the great tips. I never really had a deep understanding of parallel compression. I'll be checking out your video on it. Looking fwd to checking out more of your content
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Bro I need some help with vocals I use a kaotica eyeball and the rode nt-1000 I have a deep voice but I cant seem to get my vocals clear is there anyway u can help? Maybe do a tutorial if I sent u the track?
Hello, I need a special template from you for my recitations vocals, it is a flat recitation. Advise me how to proceed forward.
2:20 eq 3:20 comp 4:20 multiband comp 7:40 deesser 8:00 rvox 10:30 long verb 11:50 parallel compression + 13:00 and limiter 13:40 crispy 6:20 doubler vocal synth + 17:30 stereo imager
LEGEND
The amount of plug in WORK you put into your vocals is the reason why I had to buy a brand new laptop that can handle that kind of vocal chain. 😭😭😭😭😭
Samee here 😂😭😭😭
Run your sessions off of an external drive, it’ll extend your computers life immensely
Miller Mottla how you do that bro
@@Dontyouknow1234 go to target/walmart, ask for an external usb ssd drive with at least 1tb of space and start saving/running your sessions of that drive instead of the internal drive
@@millermottla thx bro. I already got the drive. how do I actually run the session off the drive though? do i have to change some type of setting? or do I just start a new project and save it to the drive and thats it.
The multiband compression was eye opening. I avoided it for some time now because I didn't understand it well enough. It gave so much more impact than I expected.
So true i notice a day now
the (very bad) feeling when you've been using that same exact c4 multi-band compressor plugin for a year without ever consciously realizing it's a multi-band....but hey at least it's my first year of mixing, lots more to learn...
You probably hear this all the time G
But you are truly the GOAT for sharing all this knowledge
This is MASSIVE HELP for those of us who are just starting with this
Music production (like film production) is one of those fields where you can have 25 years of experience and still have so much to learn. Thanks for making it easy, man. Good tips!
It's mixing, not music production.
Really appreciate this, Devvon.
But we all know that the recording process is important too. Personally i think the crazy smooth sound comes from a good mic/preamp/interface chain. The processing is just to make it perfect in the mix. I would love to see a video on how to record professionally maybe even in a home studio. Which gear and stuff like that.
Thank you
Facts Dog
Those apollo twin interfaces seem to sound so smooth
@@currencybeats I recorded mine from a $20 interface on amazon and this tutorial made it sound spot on 👌
GARA Is a preamp essential though? I’m just starting out and I’m recording music in my room and sending it off for editing & mastering, will not having a preamp affect my sound?
@@MandiKae A top end microphone will lack some dynamic and detail if you use a cheap pre-amp. However if your microphone is lower quality than a Shure SM7b, an expensive pre-amp will only help its quality a little bit if at all. Invest in a better microphone and a mic booth first, and then a pre-amp might help.
The multi band compressor on the high end of the vocals was the game changer, thanks for teaching me!
The trick with the multi band compressor (Compressing the high end after boosting it) is AMAZING. So many producers use it and yet I could never fully understand it. Subscribed!
yo this is great man... I spent about 3 hours mixing a vocal prior to watching this video, and I ended up getting a better sound in 45 minutes with your help. Thank you, and glad to see you back and doing better
Randy Bacdi no prob!!
Never be afraid to use a multiband compressor ladies and gentlemen! It’s essentially a dynamic eq (even more so if it using dynamic phase or linear phase algorithms). It’s been around for a very long time and is essentially a wide band to semi narrow frequency compressor. A dynamic eq on the other hand, was invented to remove specific frequencies (essentially having the narrowest Q’s possible) and can be used just like a multiband compressor (wider Q’s). A lot of producers I have met along this journey, all use multiband compressors. It’s even a must-have in all professional studios whether it’s a hardware unit or in a plugin. Also, de-essers can be considered one of the first dynamic EQ’s to exist. It’s been used in countless of songs for many years so don’t listen to people who say don’t use it or you don’t need it. Because you will at some point need it to have more frequency control in muddy to harsh areas and it will make the workflow much quicker.
BROOOOOOOOO IT IS LIKE YOU READ MY MIND. Been waiting for a video like this. I couldn’t figure out that multi band compression for nothing. 😅😅😅
Rob Allen ENT hope this helps!
Absolutely a public service video. Always articulately conveyed with a measure of simplicity that even the least among us can understand. And so it is with all your videos. Kudos and thank you.
crazy to see the amount of effects that go on the vocals. Would've never guessed. Also, that multiband compression trick is really cool
this is the easiest to understand but also the greatest tutorial on mixing on youtube
thank you bro fr
You should be more than RUclips famous. Big fan of your lessons and your music.
You are on of the best Devon, truly thank you for your free huge help. You got a spanish fan here.
I’ve been checking out tutorials for years and I usually never leave a comment but your tutorials are AMAZING!!! Thank you for making them.
been watching your vids for a while but super late to this one... you are a LIFE saver!!!
Congrats man! The most complete tutorial that I've seen around. Great stuff , peace
Hearing you discuss room noise really humanized your video, and made it seem like you're more in touch with the audience you are trying to target. Gained a sub, keep up the great work bro.
Your sound engineering tutorials so dope, thank you so much!
I know its kinda outside the scope of this channel but I would love you to do a video talking about your creative process / tips on your songwriting.
Appreciate you bro!
This is the best vocal mixing tutorial
This video was amazing, i love rewatching it and soaking everything up. Could we get a 2023 version of the “smooth vocals” chain? With 4 years passing by, i’m sure alot of this is still standard but also i’m sure you have learned so much and maybe updated certain techniques
One of the best mixing channels on RUclips. Thank you!
B.Hill that means alot
The Way You Explained Was Fantastic Devvon Keep Your Good Work Going
Bro this man gets straight to the point every video 💯😂
You're amazing bruh! Hands Down The Best Teacher On RUclips!
Dud you are my solver. You are the best soundengineer. Catch Respect from Russia
Dynamic EQ changed everything for me! Thank you so much bro✊🏽
Bro you literally make me laugh to myself like thank you so much man. Can't tell you how grateful I am for your wisdom. You are incredibly sharp and methodical I laugh to myself because I couldn't ask for a more effective style of instruction. Your passion is felt and appreciated.
Praise is most due for this vid. Thank you Deyvon. This has helped massively with my recent mix.
The best of mix and master tutorials out there. honestly! that's why I'm revisiting this tutorial for third time already.
Props to U for doing these mane. Hope ur career goes in the direction you want.
Thank you Devon. I am humbled. You drop a ton load of precious info every video. God bless you.
Another dope one. Real Knowledge that a lot of musicians need to know and still entertaining to watch for us experienced ones. ✊🏾
str8 up i learned more in 2 of your vocal videos than I have in watching a hundred videos from a hundred people. and out of all the videos, you sound most like denzel so basically im gonna tell people that denzel washington is teaching me how to sound like trey songz- you give new meaning to The Equalizer
Just subscribed cos you are a genius. You are the only one that gives tutorial about important stuff other people don't give, and you always make it simple to understand. Thanks, bro God bless!
you are a GREAT teacher!!!! The way you simplify this stuff is simply amazing.
KING!!!!!!! thanks so much would love to see a full mix & master session by you even its gonna be a long video !
Good video I like how you introduced the multi-band compression technique it's necessary in modern music. Keep up the good work
Great video! One thing to mention is on the predelay it not only tells the reverb to come in later it's actually delaying the reverbed vocal, so if your saying "Stop" and the predelay is pretty high like 150ms if you listen closely the you will hear "Stop" delayed but reverbed. So this will extend/lengthen whatever you are reverbing, which you will need to be careful that you're not leaving tails over your next words coming in. What you may want to try is if you have a reverb that has an attack you can slow down the attack so you don't hear the "ST" of "stop" and it won't appear to delay. On the other hand you can leave the attack super fast and you're getting a delay and a reverb at the same time! So if you're doing this make sure if you're adding delay use an Aux track otherwise you are delaying a delay - which might be cool, but might not. Really cool video though, I enjoyed it!
good explanation on the pre delay
A lot of ur techniques are things I've already been doing but you always show me a way to take it a step further. I always use vitamin instead of the C4 multi band but the idea is the same, and a de lesser after the multi band I've never even thought to run.
TurnerGilz man it’s so dope just gives the vocal and extra smooth vibe
This is called "The magician with his tricks" 🤩
You earned a sub
One of the best vocal mixing tutorials, hands down
You have the best mixing tutorials on youtube.
Love that your tutorials are so clear and just so good
Sir please make a tutorial for vocals clashing in instruments how we get setting for clearing listening in Cubase 5
so I finally learned how to use C4. Thanks to Devvon!
So glad I found this channel
That desser on pro tools sounds dope. Very smooth
Really appreciate the detailed explanation and I also watched your videos on parallel compression and reverb. Thank you so much. I subbed you.
Clean 🧼 Vocals bruh , Thanks for every video it helps a lot
Leeroy Clue Adams anytime!!
Great video. Would love to see your recording space and your pre-effect chain prior to recording.
You the man! Thank you Devvon!
OMG! The song is straight FUEGO!
Love this. Also Love the high end parallel comp technique and the doubler. Eye opening. Thank thank thank u Devvon
I just realized that I (Know nothing jon snow) about mixing vocals 😞 and that I have been a shitty mixer. Shout out to all the people, who's songs I have mixed and they paid up. We in this together fam. I can't refund yall but I have definitely got a chance to improve with this Devvon Tutorial.
yooooooo im guilty of this lol
just one word : GENIUS
NOTIFICATION SQUAD WHERE YOU AT!!
RIGHT CHEA!!
We Here!! Bro!!
Help Me Devvon 🥳🥳🥳
We r here bro.
Up
Good to see u uploading!
Devon, can you please make a video on two track mixing and how to tackle the issue in various ways.
RYUJIN秘SAIYAN sure I can do that
@@HelpMeDevvon Thanks for the reply Devon. I really appreciate all your videos as it has currently help me alot. I wish you success in all your future ventures.
Just wanna say I love you 💕 please keep posting
Parallel Comp is pure BRILLIANCE
Great videos man. Very thorough and explained very well!
Devvon, great instructional video! Cleared a lot up regarding compression on vocals for me, thanks for the tips bro!
Loves the video!!! Can’t wait to try this out!!!
Your vocal mixing trick
Compression !
Compression!
Compression!
My vocal mixing trick
Reverb
Reverb
Reverb
😂😂😂
excellent tutorial, and engaging to watch!
Bless you bro learning alot from you. Big up for sharing this great knowledge.
Devvon's vocals underrated af
Do a tutorial on how you track your vocals.
WOW.i always love for my vocal's to have that lush quality.I hear it in your mix thank you sir for this video take care.
This boy always got the GEMSSSSSS💎💎💎 thank you bro
Great tips! Maybe you should start sharing your wave rack chains. Keep up the good work
YOU ANSWER THE EXACT MIXING QUESTIONS I ALWAYS WANNA ASK. THANKS
best tutorial with explanation of everything your doing, I watched alot of these type video's this is really done well for us just starting
Thanks Bro. I’ve been gathering my skill set recently and this is definitely showing me I was on the right path
Starting to open my eyes to the power of a multiband. Thanks for this g
this put me in the game... thanks bro
You are an amazing teacher Devvon, thank u for sharing these amazing tips fr ! ‼️‼️💯
I cant even sing but im trying to improve. Hard work!
You might be the only one RUclipsr I don't mind watching video that long
Now that’s a compliment ! Thank you very much!
i use these trics a long time, also use a lot of warmth plugins on the chain so you need less de essers and your vocal stays in front, or fade de s tones out in volume with automation tip
Thank you. You threw a lot of processing at me very quickly, but I think if I even use 1/2 of what you showed me, my vocal mixes will be much improved.
Great stuff bro been struggling a long time with my mixes always sounding like they were recorded in a cave with a hankerchief over the artists mouth
hopefully this will fix that!
Rasmus Fink 😂
my guy, I have worked in the industry damn near my whole life and have a degree in the field...and I swear its videos like these that give you that like "bruh" moment. HOW THE FUCK DID I MAKE IT THIS FAR. HOW SWAY?! anyway subbed and whatnot.
Hey bro your videos are dope you cause you really do a lot of things that go against the grain that really works! I never though that trick with multiband on the lead and the EQ on the Reverb! Glad to see you back in music too bro, got worried for a sec!
I know this isnt really audio engineering related but could u pls do a tutorial on learning how to sing. I know there are a million tutorials out there on it but I feel like ur singing voice rly hits different plus ur great at explaining things so a tutorial from u would be hella helpful
Hey bro. Glad that ur back!💪
Thank you I highly appreciate your videos
Dope. I appreciate you're tutorials. You should write a book of your skills. I would buy for sure.
You should make a tutorial on how to acoustically treat your home studio for optimal performance. Plugins will only get us so far.
Good idea!
Thanks for the Tip, really helpful for my next release ! stay safe king
Just came across your page. Thank you for the great tips. I never really had a deep understanding of parallel compression. I'll be checking out your video on it. Looking fwd to checking out more of your content
glad to see you're doing well!
Bruh you're a genius.
Your my long time idol... Thanks for this man... I hope i will have your skills
Man you are an amazing person ! Come Back ! Keep making Music !
👌💪