Trying to get that upfront lead vocal sound? If so, then compression is your friend. But everyone knows (or as at least heard) that too much compression is a bad thing. But what does that mean and how do you avoid it?
Do More With Less
One helpful tip is to stack two or more compressors on your lead vocal track in sequence, each doing a little bit of compression rather than one compressor working it’s butt off. It sounds weird, and maybe in the end not much is different under the hood, but it sure works.
Comments
Cool. Never thought of this! Really helpful for more vocals.
Hey graham,
Do you still ride your faders even after a move like this? even when I’ve practiced a technique like this, I’ve had peaking issues without riding the fader.
Yes, I always do some volume automation at the end.
Hi Graham,
I’m from brazil and I love your tips and secrets about mixing, hope to soon buy their classes, thankx
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