Summary
The video delves into techniques for enhancing vocals in a two-track mastered file without individual stems. It stresses the importance of creating headroom for vocals by gain staging drums and utilizing plugins like Waves Factory for vocal adjustments. The explanation includes methods like midside processing for compressing vocals, dynamic EQ for brightness, and adjusting EQ to make vocals stand out in the mix. Finally, the video concludes with a preview of the final mix and encourages experimentation with various techniques to improve vocal presence.
Introduction to Vocal Mixing
Discussing the challenge of getting vocals to sit well in a two-track mastered file without the individual stems, and the importance of creating space for vocals in the mix.
Gain Staging Drums
Explaining the process of gain staging drums to create headroom for vocals in the mix, emphasizing the need for headroom for the mastering process.
Processing Individual Stems
Demonstrating the use of the Waves Factory plugin on individual stems to adjust the vocal and create space for it in the mix, focusing on frequency adjustments and balancing the vocal and instrumental elements.
Mids Processing and Compression
Detailing the use of midside processing for compressing the mids of the mix to control vocal presence, focusing on using a fast attack and release.
Dynamic EQ and Vocal Brightness
Discussing the use of dynamic EQ to enhance vocal brightness while avoiding volume loss and demonstrating techniques to make vocals stand out in the mix.
Final Touches and Conclusion
Exploring additional methods for creating space for vocals, adjusting EQ, and concluding with a final mix preview and encouragement to experiment with different techniques.
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