The BIG March Sale - Plugins from $9.99 | Shop Now »

The Essentials of Vocal Mixing

Learn to mix powerful vocals through a simple, easy-to-follow methodology
Price $49.99
Wish List
9 Videos
1 Hour
Already purchased this course? Log in to enter >
Image for The Essentials of Vocal Mixing

Learn the Foundations of Mixing Powerful Vocals

features

Learn to mix powerful vocals that will cut through a mix and sound phenomenal on any sound system: from building complete lead vocal mixing chains, to learning how to blend lead and backing vocals.

  • Complete lead vocal chain: Create great vocal mixes systematically
  • Make room for vocals: Find the perfect fit in the overall mix
  • Backing vocals do’s and dont’s: Help the b. vox support the song
  • Vocal recording and pre-mix tips: mic selection, vocal comping
  • Effective vocal mixing template: Cut mixing time with mix-ready templates
Watch Course Intro

Course Highlights

  • Vocal Recording and Pre-Mix Techniques

    Before we start mixing – it’s always good to start with a great vocal recording. Get tried-and-tested tips about mic selection, room acoustics, and even basic vocal warmup tips for the recording process. Plus, learn pre-mix comping and tuning techniques to make your mix process smoother.

    Features: Glue Mixes without “Squashing”
  • Complete Chains for Lead & Backup Vocals

    Mix vocals in a structured way: we cover a step-by-step method, from proper vocal gain staging, to techniques for adding warmth, presence and attitude to lead vocals, to the do’s and dont’s of mixing multiple backing vocal tracks.

    Features:
  • Placing Vocals in the Rest of the Mix

    Learn to make room for your vocals without compromising the rest of the mix: create the perfect fit between vocal tracks and the overall mix, with dynamic sidechaining techniques and time-based effects.

    Features: Fast and Efficient Operation
  • The Waves Vocal Mixing Template

    Practice hands on, and save precious time when mixing vocals, with the included vocal mixing template for Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton Live, Cubase and Studio One – preconfigured with all routings and the entire vocal plugin chain.

    Features: From Vocals to “The Ringo Drum Sound”
  • Get Your Waves Vocal Mixing Certificate

    Complete the course and all the included multiple-choice tests, and get your official Waves Education Certificate for The Essentials of Vocal Mixing.

    Features: Multiple Modes Fit Different Material
Full Course Outline
9 Videos
1 Hour
5E17467C-04A9-4E87-B4D9-83F89C21156213 Plugins

This course is based on materials covered in the Waves Mixing Foundations course, which is included FREE with your purchase. To get the most out of The Essentials of Vocal Mixing, it is highly recommended that you first complete Waves Mixing Foundations course.

  • 1.
    Plugins for Vocal Mixing: Overview
  • 1.1
    Introducing Your Vocal Mixing Toolbox for This Course
  • 1.2
    Test your knowledge - Module 1
  • 2.
    Recording Vocals: Tips, Tricks, and Common Techniques
  • 2.1
    Preparing for a Vocal Session: Starting with Your Best Foot Forward
  • 2.2
    Room Acoustics: Challenges and Solutions
  • 2.3
    How to Choose the Right Vocal Microphone
  • 2.4
    Test your knowledge - Module 2
  • 3.
    Lead Vocal Treatment: From Pre-mix to a Complete Vocal Chain
  • 3.1
    The Pre-Mix Stage: Editing and Tuning Your Vocals
  • 3.2
    Mixing Lead Vocals: From Gain Staging to a Complete Plugin Chain
  • 3.3
    Test your knowledge - Module 3
  • 4.
    Mixing Backing Vocals & Fitting Lead Vocals in the Full Arrangement
  • 4.1
    Mixing Backing Vocals: Creating a Supporting Texture
  • 4.2
    Creating a Perfect Fit: Placing Vocals in the Rest of the Mix
  • 4.3
    Test your knowledge - Module 4
  • 5.
    Vocal Mixing Techniques for Different Genres: Hip Hop, Pop, Rock
  • 5.1
    Genre-Specific Vocal Mixing Tips
  • 5.2
    Test your knowledge - Module 5
More Waves Certification Courses
cookies

Life is sweeter
with cookies...

We use cookies to give the best
possible experience when using our website