
Record, produce, and mix a quality vocal — mic technique, editing mastery, tuning & mixing vocals and a virtual studio visit with a vocalist at work. Sessions in-person in New York and Live Online.
Even though music producers are not expected to be singers too, the more we understand about vocal production and recording, the better the final product! This includes knowing how to motivate, coach, and produce our artists. Singing is not mandatory during these sessions - we understand! Feel free to just listen.
It's not just about recording vocals; it's about crafting an experience that connects with listeners in a meaningful way.
Demos What is a demo? A sales pitch Demos - Then and NOW (records) -Used to be able to do piano or guitar and vocal -NOW - records, no room for anyone to listen -Most of time aren’t listening, just reading When to pitch piano / vocal -The right ears -EDM pitch / piano -Demo quality - current -Can I
Read on edu →QUESTIONS FOR ONYIE • How to find the right vocal instructor? • How to find your vocal range? • Musical theater vocals vs. vocal artist VOCAL VOCABULARY • Words and terminology to know when working with singers: • Head and chest voice (falsetto)- “the break” • Voice qualities and placement • Nasal o
Read on edu →Microphone Modelling Different mics have different sonic "signatures." A lot of this involves the microphone’s distinctive frequency response, so mic modelling software or hardware analyses a reference microphone’s response (along with other selected characteristics), and applies this signature to y
Read on edu →Compression Dynamic control is an essential part of recording vocals. The best dynamic control is achieved from someone who knows good mic technique, getting closer for more intimate sections and moving further away when singing more forcefully. Unfortunately, few vocalists are accomplished at mic t
Read on edu →Editing Vocals Vocals, particularly the lead vocal, are the main focus point in most tracks, and not surprisingly this is the area where we spend perhaps most of our time and attention during all the stages of production. When mixing, some engineers choose to start with vocals first, or drums and vo
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