How to Mix Vocals to a 2-Track Instrumental — Produce Like A Pro

How to Mix Vocals to a 2-Track Instrumental — Produce Like A Pro

MAX MCALLISTER
MAY 25, 2019

Mixing vocals to a 2-track instrumental is something every engineer will encounter at some point. It’s especially common in hip hop/pop, where artists routinely download pre-mixed instrumentals online and bring them to a studio to record. The challenge with learning how to mix to a 2-track beat is getting the vocals to sit in a space that feels right. The following are some tips and ideas to consider when approaching a mix like this.