How Do You Mix & Master Vocals?
Mixing and mastering vocals is the cornerstone of a solid music recording. Poorly mixed vocals will make an otherwise perfect recording sound amateur and displeasing to the ears. Some people also find vocals extremely difficult to mix and master due to the many variables involved, but fortunately professional engineers use a variety of standard conventions that you can emulate from the comfort of your own home, creating the perfect vocal mix for your musical masterpiece. Open your vocal recording using your audio editing software. Popular programs include Logic, Pro Tools, Cubase, FL Studio and GarageBand. Eliminate unwanted noise from your vocal recording, such as breathing sounds between notes and faint background noises that appear during pauses. Simply click on the vocal region where the interference appears, highlight the unwanted areas with your mouse and click “Delete.” Add a touch of reverb. This will help the vocals to blend into the mix for a more natural sound. Use a short d
