text is a tough way to do audio — ⇧ SHIFT — ⌃ CONTROL — ⌥ OPTION — ⌘ COMMAND
Which Vocal Compressor is Right for the Mix? — Produce Like A Pro:
We’ve stressed the importance of mixing vocals time and time again! Because lyrics are what average listeners immediately identify with, making a singer sound great should almost always be a priority. Amongst other tools, the perfect vocal compressor for the job can really elevate the overall sound of your mix!
Video is “Mixing Vocals to Sit Properly in the Mix”.
Audio Gain, Volume, & Gain Staging — Produce Like A Pro:
If audio gain is reserved to describe the input level on a source, then volume is the measurable output level of a signal, after processing. Volume is typically measured in dB SPL and can be boiled down to the loudness we actually hear.
Mixing in your DAW, every track is routed to a stereo channel, or “mix buss.” How loud the output of the mix buss is can be called “volume!”
Well put. Gain/trim = input. Volume = output. Wonder where we put “level”?
I still have to deal with bands who think the right thing to do to get the “sound” right for the wedges and the room (sigh) is to turn up the trim pot. All the faders must be at unity…
I’m really enjoying the things I get to listen to and read from the Produce Like a Pro Academy. We’re not in Kansas anymore.
Managing Ear Fatigue | FAQ Friday — Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro — YouTube:
Our featured question of the week is: When working with music full time, how do you manage ear fatigue?
Produce Like a Pro on YouTube — excellent source of materials with thoughtful commentary.
Like most skills, learning how to mix music begins first by understanding its basic elements.
Source: How to Mix Music Using the Basics — Produce Like A Pro
This one requires addition to my PLAP binder — videos included.
Mixing vocals can be tricky, even when you’re working with a well recorded, talented artist. The following tips are a great place to start in order to achieve better, more professional sounding vocals. How creative you decide to get with your vocal mixes is entirely up to you!
Source: Creative Techniques for Mixing Vocals — Produce Like A Pro