Your Vocals are TOO LOUD (Amateur Mix Fix)

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    Today we've got another mix trick for you. This will help with one of the most common mix issues with amateur mixes - a vocal mix that is too loud.
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    00:00 Intro
    01:30 Example
    02:35 Step #1: Creating brightness
    03:56 Step #2: Creating consistency
    07:02 Step #3: Remove masking
    12:24 Bonus Tip
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  • @corporatebusiness7833
    @corporatebusiness7833 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    I’m not the highest grade of weed in the dispensary BUT, boosting frequencies actually does increase the volume of that frequency...i promise you I’m not lying

    • @lindsaydw
      @lindsaydw ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I believe you

    • @fawadhassan5717
      @fawadhassan5717 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      But even if you trim it later on and bring the overall gain back to the same the vocals will sound clearer.

    • @stashmoneyable
      @stashmoneyable 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      You’re suppose to level match the gain AFTER BOOSTING EQ💎
      When you do that, it’s no longer louder, only the tonal balance (difference in volume btwn frequencies has changed)

  • @shull3559
    @shull3559 3 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    Literally just got vocals recorded and ready to mix, it was meant to be

    • @spaceboxtd3720
      @spaceboxtd3720 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      As is everything, if you want to reach out you go inwards God of ecstasy blesses you 😀👽😀❤😀

    • @dijanowe
      @dijanowe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too 😂

  • @splashgvng
    @splashgvng 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    i found this video to be very helpful. here is this video simplified:
    step 1: eq vocals (add brightness/character) 2:35
    step 2: compress vocals (consistency) 3:59
    step 3: make sure your vocal sounds good with the rest of the song (masking) 7:03
    step 4: do not let your vocal be too loud (bonus tip) 12:25

  • @SidneyAugustoDaSilva
    @SidneyAugustoDaSilva 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I just did that, and I was amazed how well this trick can make the vocals sit without no need to increase the volume. Thank u so much for that!

  • @gibsondude07ify
    @gibsondude07ify 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    This has opened my mind so much more.

  • @stevesacks9791
    @stevesacks9791 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    My mixing "guru" told me the vocals are too loud on a track I sent, and somehow the link to this video popped up on my phone ;-) Very clear and helpful as always! Thanks, Dylan and MOAM!

  • @arcadianrhythmmusic3821
    @arcadianrhythmmusic3821 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    de-masking is everything. thank you.

  • @ABCo-ABMedia
    @ABCo-ABMedia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was super interesting! I've been for years not wondering how so many songs I listen to manage to make the vocals so loud and clear without having to pull all the instruments down to make it fit, and now I get how!

  • @marla0412
    @marla0412 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Creating loudness is something I ALWAYS struggle with omg i just know this is gonna be so helpful already! thank you so much!

  • @kidcanis8199
    @kidcanis8199 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Information here is just as clear and concise as I'd expect a paid music production class to be. Great explanations!

  • @drrodopszin
    @drrodopszin 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Your 10-hour compressor class really-really helped me hear the differences a compressor makes, because of the level-matching. Now it was obvious how the vocals were either too loud or too meek before the compression. Thanks a lot!

  • @paulmwepu3052
    @paulmwepu3052 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the video I've been looking for the past 3 months
    Thank you very much

  • @JohnWallsrockmusic
    @JohnWallsrockmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks so much Dylan.
    I have never hear this bonus tip from anyone before. It is super useful to keep in mind when mixing.
    Thanks for sharing. 👌👌🎼

  • @mysweetshadow747
    @mysweetshadow747 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was incredibly helpful to a beginner! Thanks for sharing your knowledge, it makes perfect sense when laid out like this

  • @isawk2003
    @isawk2003 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Very informative video, I find sidechain compression helps a lot as well, by sidechaining the masking instruments with the vocals, so the vocals are always front and centre

  • @AdemarLopes
    @AdemarLopes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome tips!!! Enjoying and learning them right here from Brazil! Your videos are great! They've been helping me a lot. Thanks!

  • @posm2615
    @posm2615 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really excellent video. The section on masking was great; I never thought to go through the mix and just mute a track at a time while being tuned into the vocals

  • @hipethenomad
    @hipethenomad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Subscribed. You fixed the exact problem I had. Gave me a really simple yet effective way to make the vocal sit perfectly. Thank you!

  •  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was actually thinking about this yesterday after I was listening to a song with really high pitched vocals, and although it was 100% clear in the mix, it felt soft and nice to hear. Now I know how to do it. Thank you so much!

  • @PatrikAdolfsson
    @PatrikAdolfsson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for this video. As a beginner doing my own mixing/mastering this helped a lot. I’m good with the music but my vocals always lacking something. This made them pop. Thanks 🙏🏻

  • @tommypallai9841
    @tommypallai9841 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the EQ video I’ve been looking for forever

  • @BeeSquared
    @BeeSquared 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    This was amazing, my man. I've recently been experimenting with adding vocals to my own stuff, and it always sounded like things didnt "fit" properly. I'm definitely gonna be giving all these a shot!
    Thanks for putting this together, Dylan! Shoutouts to ya =D

    • @triad5766
      @triad5766 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey it’s beesquared

  • @VikashKumar-bv2ol
    @VikashKumar-bv2ol 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    musician on a mission is the best channel and websites to gain knowledge with free of cost amazing. All u need is time, patience

  • @henne_music
    @henne_music 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm gonna watch this a few times and write everything down, this is a huuuge help! Thanks a lot! 🙌

  • @mariojosepr
    @mariojosepr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfectly explained without holding back. Well done. Subscribed!

  • @DavidFlow
    @DavidFlow 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving the new Logo guys. It really Rocks!!

  • @alanbinczak8713
    @alanbinczak8713 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is a great summary for dealing with the vocal loudness problem. I think the very last tip ie turn down your vocal before initiating the cut through techniques is very sensible. Thanks again...

  • @wakiezakiederidder6813
    @wakiezakiederidder6813 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This explaination is on another level! Thank you so much for this!

  • @CrackaLackTV
    @CrackaLackTV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Well explained. Loved it

  • @J.Michael1
    @J.Michael1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always appreciate your videos. Thank you!

  • @BradDollar
    @BradDollar 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome concise perspective on this.

  • @jxckonmusic
    @jxckonmusic 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is amazing. I was confused why my beats sounded so bad when I added vocals on top. I used this method and boom it sounds magical. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!

  • @fifty7beats
    @fifty7beats 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this video, so much appreciation 🙏🏼❤️

  • @curtismech
    @curtismech 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was a great video! very well explained!

  • @Morganwrightmusic
    @Morganwrightmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I do a lot of mixing with heavy guitars and always struggle to get them to play well with the vocals...
    ...I think the masking section is going to help tremendously, what a great video!

  • @zulhilmyzulkifli
    @zulhilmyzulkifli 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the tips!

  • @ClintonWaller
    @ClintonWaller 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting video, I'm new to audio design and while I've noticed "frequency jamming", I did not clue in before that brighter sounds appear to be closer -- thx for sharing these tips, I learned a lot!

  • @sa-le4mj
    @sa-le4mj 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this video, this was incredibly helpful and insightful. Your teaching method is excellent, new sub here. Much appreciated for your time, content, and knowledge.

  • @JTFuller
    @JTFuller 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW MAN, that masking was genius.. This dude is amazing with the information.. Thank you again buddy.. I had to sub.. Wow...

  • @MiKEY_SANZ
    @MiKEY_SANZ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My guy! The chapters time stamps....thank you... you are the man

  • @jimimaljojoki3289
    @jimimaljojoki3289 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    very well explained! Thanks👌🏽

  • @kensley94
    @kensley94 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Funny with the bonus tip i wasnt aware i already did that. The rest i will add to my arsenal, tnx

  • @LYN4X
    @LYN4X 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I swear my vocals are either too quiet or too loud! This helped very much! Thank you so much!

    • @bigxrecords7375
      @bigxrecords7375 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What you use monitors or headphones to mix ?

    • @LYN4X
      @LYN4X 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bigxrecords7375 headphones

    • @gwugluud
      @gwugluud 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I took you seriously until I heard the disco...

  • @MiKEY_SANZ
    @MiKEY_SANZ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video and thank you so much for the time stamps

  • @MozwGamer
    @MozwGamer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was "theorizing" myself why I get my vocals very loud but they don't seem upfront, they would just mess with every other instrument.... And it feels so much better to hear a proper solution.

  • @rajeevsiriwardena3936
    @rajeevsiriwardena3936 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks friend, superb tutorial !

  • @iben1195
    @iben1195 ปีที่แล้ว

    Unmasking, am heading to try it out. Gracias!!!

  • @ayMillmusic
    @ayMillmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips! Thanks!

  • @WDiamhere
    @WDiamhere 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this tips are awsome ,espicially The musking part.Thanks a lot.

  • @tud-music
    @tud-music 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I really love this video! Here’s my two cents: Pro Q3 has a tool where it can show which frequencies are clashing the most between two tracks. Knowing this I would probably use that tool (for the masking portion of this video) and then apply a dynamic eq to the frequencies of the instrument that’s clashing with the vocals (I use TDR NOVA because it’s a free dynamic eq where u can have multiple eq bands sidechaining in different ways) so that the instrument doesn’t have to always have that eq dip. When the vocals go away the instrument can return to its normal state. Just a thought 🙏

    • @Cyrusnotmiley
      @Cyrusnotmiley 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This man knows his stuff. You should pin this. That’s true gold.

    • @tud-music
      @tud-music 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Cyrusnotmiley 😄thanks man I been practicing lol

    • @jazzybeeff
      @jazzybeeff 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How can i do it in Pro Q3 ?

    • @ronallen2458
      @ronallen2458 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jazzybeeff th-cam.com/video/iHXcJtBaU6g/w-d-xo.html

  • @whoskuubi
    @whoskuubi ปีที่แล้ว

    Masking tip was a game changer for me, thanks dude!

  • @scottlarock7924
    @scottlarock7924 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Needed this right now.

  • @franzvohn
    @franzvohn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good video, thank you!

  • @hitcgirl
    @hitcgirl 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Super useful! Thank you!

  • @formerlyknownrecords
    @formerlyknownrecords ปีที่แล้ว

    This video created a breakthrough for me in my audio engineer career.

  • @Hammerhugon
    @Hammerhugon ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful! Thanks a lot 👍

  • @Dmyra
    @Dmyra 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    dude holy shekels... that last tip was the One to Rule Them All. very Pro Tip. you are the Boss.
    I bet you hve one vid on groups. i am liking your grouping from what i can see

  • @XxxXEraYXxxX
    @XxxXEraYXxxX ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks a lot for being very helpful.

  • @tuari1352
    @tuari1352 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your class , is very good to know those details, only one thing that i am sure will improve your work, is using a different songs to appreciate the difference. I respect who like that music, but we are ready got great songs and better singers.

  • @profanddevplaygames
    @profanddevplaygames 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    OH! Now...now I understand feedback I have been getting on my person's mix/master.

  • @Bordsteinpflaster
    @Bordsteinpflaster 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice visualizitation with the guitar and piano blurring the line as you are explaining your point!

  • @MattLeFaitMusic
    @MattLeFaitMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was SUPER helpful!!!!

  • @almanoemusic
    @almanoemusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great content, thanks!

  • @_AkAiDiOtBoY
    @_AkAiDiOtBoY 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    THIS WAS AWESOME

  • @guitarbreak88
    @guitarbreak88 ปีที่แล้ว

    so nice!you make some of the best tutorials on youtube!

  • @MicahBuzanMUSIC
    @MicahBuzanMUSIC 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish I had this information 10 years ago. Thank you for making htis!

  • @Areeb342
    @Areeb342 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You explained it very nicely.

  • @michaelawade6653
    @michaelawade6653 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Thank you.

  • @Amaann420
    @Amaann420 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Huge tips thanks mate

  • @maceodesouza5127
    @maceodesouza5127 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really great video thank you

  • @zaqwsx28
    @zaqwsx28 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for explaining the masking! I have never understood the whole cutting process.

  • @rlbjr5811
    @rlbjr5811 ปีที่แล้ว

    Made sense thanks! 👌

  • @zedlay
    @zedlay 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thank you for the knowledge

  • @3Prayt
    @3Prayt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing tips

  • @arjanblad416
    @arjanblad416 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks... Awesome. Greetings from the Netherlands

  • @brunoromiti7708
    @brunoromiti7708 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is amazing content!

  • @Lilaflyskyhigh
    @Lilaflyskyhigh ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this video! I came here for the EQing, but ended up realising my mix’s problem is phasing. What would I do without your tutorials 🖤

  • @lalitkishor01
    @lalitkishor01 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful..
    Thankkssss a lotttt

  • @JahBreed
    @JahBreed 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much.

  • @yiqwaba3833
    @yiqwaba3833 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man you broke this down clear .

  • @LA610
    @LA610 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you....cool

  • @PKestonia
    @PKestonia 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video

  • @anthonysoltvedt3795
    @anthonysoltvedt3795 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @spaceboxtd3720
    @spaceboxtd3720 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow dude that's amazing, kudos and ecstasy consciousness exists in our infinite fractal of dreams and consciousness spiritual beings having a human experience ❤❤😀👽

  • @iWhy_Music
    @iWhy_Music 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    1) Load a favourite track from the same genre - compare loudness/clarity or whatever you're looking for! 2)Use Wavesfactory Trackspacer vst plugin, send an instrument that is not the main one that you wanna hear, EQ cuts will sound worse than Trackspacer has and more importantly far less work! 3) Control Stereo width within the mix.4) Nothing will be too loud!

  • @pianolover5417
    @pianolover5417 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks man

  • @alienlovetunes
    @alienlovetunes 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Refreshing tips

  • @rhythmjones
    @rhythmjones 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can also sidechain to reduce masking, even sidechain a multiband compressor.

  • @blackhomeentertainmenttv1864
    @blackhomeentertainmenttv1864 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is too good

  • @ZaryaMain
    @ZaryaMain 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really love you take on masking. Question: what if the frequency I need to cut for an instrument is the bread-and-butter tone center for the instrument?

  • @FliPPeROfficialRap
    @FliPPeROfficialRap 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    dude you sound exactly like badger from breaking bad and i love it

  • @seviregis7441
    @seviregis7441 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Good tips, they also help to reduce muddiness in the vocal tracks. Sometimes it goes the other way too, the VOX sound lower when you add reverb or delay.

    • @josephvillines9766
      @josephvillines9766 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      U gotta send your reverb and delays and eq them some come with an eq built in as u may or may not know as well as eq the plugin on the saw mixer as well this will brighten the effects and make them fit to vocals better..I hope this helps and makes senese

  • @amlkeeng
    @amlkeeng 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks

  • @EhEsDeeEf
    @EhEsDeeEf 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I do the ol pultec trick to cut the mud and add some bass then add air at around 12khz. 3 moves is usually all it takes to get in the ball park.

  • @lat00n
    @lat00n 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm sorry, but the repeated comments about not increasing the volume are blatantly incorrect. At 2:10 we can see the wet vocal meters are floating around -12 with peaks at -9. The dry vocal meters float around -18 with peaks at -12. Similar changes occur for the other two vocal tracks. That isn't "the illusion of loudness". That's just loudness.
    If we simplify the wet-dry difference to 4db, then the sound intensity of the wet signal is 251% of the dry signal. Which translates to a 32% increase in perceived loudness. Which is not resultant from your processing but simply from the increase in volume that you repeatedly pretend isn't happening.
    You have a position as an educator, and thus a responsibility not to perpetuate misinformation. Level match your processing. The techniques in this video are otherwise strong. Thanks.

  • @DonnyDRG
    @DonnyDRG 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks man

  • @gautamrawat900
    @gautamrawat900 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Finally a hip hop vocal tutorial 🙌🙌
    I would love to watch a tutorial on how to mix hiphop/rap beats 🙏🙏
    how to balance it or just anything related to hip hop 😄
    It would be very helpful

  • @Kingsstudioofficial
    @Kingsstudioofficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Logo is coool...

  • @marla0412
    @marla0412 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    6:50 i would really appreciate a tutorial on this!! using compression to kind of glue lead vocals and doubles together. i always struggle with mixing in doubles/harmonies so they don't stand out too much

    • @Bonzvy
      @Bonzvy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      +1

    • @jrikkerink
      @jrikkerink 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      +2

    • @inlovingmemoryofdouglasmul5216
      @inlovingmemoryofdouglasmul5216 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jrikkerink +3

    • @Thatnigacj
      @Thatnigacj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It’s not essentially mixing them together. Just mixing them in a way that they blend together well. I make main vocals loud enough to be the main presence and apply reverb and parallel compression on busses then I try to get all three to blend together to give me a good sound.

    • @zwackyzack
      @zwackyzack 2 ปีที่แล้ว

  • @moresnqp
    @moresnqp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that point on brightness ive experienced with stuff like hi-hats and percussion, never knew that! should i compensate on that with lowered volume or remove some high-end?
    i think for separate headphones itll be a different volume, im guessing EQ would help with that?