How to get vocals to sit properly in a mix

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  • @HelpMeDevvon
    @HelpMeDevvon  4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    If you want to grab the template I’m using head on over to www.helpmedevvon.info !!

  • @quakebeatz
    @quakebeatz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +156

    You just changed the game with tutorials. You held zero information back. You gave it all to the people. Literally explained everything anyone would need to know to mix their own music. Artist to Artist is a special thing man. Legend.

    • @soundsfromYYBY
      @soundsfromYYBY 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      But most still not giving you all their tricks 😁

    • @Prodby_duke
      @Prodby_duke 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yahshua Yahudah Ben Yisreal 😂 facts

    • @josecruz583
      @josecruz583 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      dev is a goat

  • @DavidDiMuzio
    @DavidDiMuzio 6 ปีที่แล้ว +306

    Man, your vocals sound sick. I'm impressed. Definitely gonna try this. Vocals are always the most frustrating thing for me to mix.

    • @HelpMeDevvon
      @HelpMeDevvon  6 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      David DiMuzio man I know what you mean after a lot of trial and error through my career I’ve found techniques to help me with a variety of situations!

    • @DavidDiMuzio
      @DavidDiMuzio 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Kalen Scott yep, every day.

    • @DavidDiMuzio
      @DavidDiMuzio 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Kalen Scott it's my full name spelled out at gmail. Or just DM me on IG.

    • @dachopup8495
      @dachopup8495 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The are bruh but I'm determined to mix great vocals

    • @DustyC75080
      @DustyC75080 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cool stuff but u don't describe or explain what your terms mean and why u're doing a, b, c...whilst using the arrow and specifying what's being done. Sounds fine but ineffective teaching, to ppl trying to learn, Teacher. Tks for the effort tho.

  • @2ndperspective418
    @2ndperspective418 6 ปีที่แล้ว +228

    Bro the fact that your a huge artist, and still take time out of your schedule to show us how to mix and the tricks that you have learned while also maintaining and decent level of content (song wise) just goes to show that you are for the culture bro!!! love you man, keep it up !!

    • @HelpMeDevvon
      @HelpMeDevvon  5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      The2nd Perspective thank you very much!!

    • @nylahsworld7069
      @nylahsworld7069 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The2nd Perspective I agree

    • @beatituptvlive4148
      @beatituptvlive4148 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HelpMeDevvon i agree ive heard ur work itsdope af

  • @shyguymusic361
    @shyguymusic361 6 ปีที่แล้ว +620

    I feel like people who call songs "records" are people I can trust for mixing info

  • @jeremyrodriguez9828
    @jeremyrodriguez9828 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    "Stick with me, I know it's crazy" that's what Devvon said to the people who always doubted him. I'm gonna start doing the same thing.

  • @Hugoknots
    @Hugoknots 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You come off and speak so confident through your process it's hard to not stay stuck and follow the whole way through. Oh and the results speak for themselves - good shit.

  • @jwytemusic5003
    @jwytemusic5003 6 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    I produce and mix my own music.. Videos like these really help me out For real. Keep em coming! 👏👏👏

  • @EHall-yx9xy
    @EHall-yx9xy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is truly from the heart D......There are a lot of people out here that are selling the same assistance that you actually do for free. And that real because you actually don’t have to take out the time to do this for us. Some of us are not as fortunate financially to attend schools like full sail or even pay for online classes. You have been a blessing to many of us and I hope that you keep providing us with your wisdom. God bless you my dude!!!!

  • @kingnuggets100
    @kingnuggets100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love this tutorial because I tried the techniques while using basic ableton plugins and one or two others I managed to come across and still created a much more visceral sound than I ever have before. This video was great!

    • @zap808beats2
      @zap808beats2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      yo do you have a template or something for Ableton?

  • @bigbl4ckbird
    @bigbl4ckbird 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've never seen someone as excited as this guy about parallel compression. BTW, AWESOME VIDEOS!! FFS, You are the man!

  • @wilzyobj953
    @wilzyobj953 5 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    this guy is explaining what other producers are keeping away from us😂
    thanks dude
    i appreciate 🙌
    subed

    • @GuilhermeSouza-yv1ud
      @GuilhermeSouza-yv1ud 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yoskid OBJ producers keep it from you because they also don’t know. They only create a record and send it to their fellows engineers. 90% of the work is done by engineers, that’s why their music is so well sounding

    • @Synthpoptroubadour
      @Synthpoptroubadour 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      ?

  • @JohnBrown-vk8qq
    @JohnBrown-vk8qq 6 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    At the 1:21 sec mark of the video you're explaining the HF boost on (band 6) of the F6 dynamic equalizer, However, you have band 4 highlighted. It looks like you're actually boosting 6k-7k and up (band 6) with a high shelf but you mistakenly said you're boosting 1k (band 4) and up. It actually looks like you are cutting 1k by - .8dB. It is no big deal and I'm not trying to be THAT guy. I just wanted to clear it up for anyone that may not have noticed and that may try to apply this technique. They'll get a completely different sound boosting 1k and up as opposed to 6 or 7k and up. You've got a new SUBSCRIBER in me, my friend! Good stuff!!

    • @johnbrown621
      @johnbrown621 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@DevvonTerrell It's all good, my friend. Like I said I was just clearing it up for anyone else who may not have noticed. I knew what was going on and think you do great work!

    • @ashajohnson5760
      @ashajohnson5760 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thanks for clearing this up, I was so confused!

    • @Jannickjeezyman
      @Jannickjeezyman 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is the worst, most pointless, info-less tutorial video ever. Absolutely embarrassing to have it as an "official" waves tutorial for this great plugin.

    • @MMSMUZIK
      @MMSMUZIK 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@Jannickjeezyman Uncalled for, just out of line! so much negativity. If i doesn't help you, then that's ok!

    • @marcusvenancio5277
      @marcusvenancio5277 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      thanks for clarifying i was confused lol

  • @shondo2010
    @shondo2010 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude!!!!!! You are gifted to make it simple to understand. Technical, but not technically overbearing. I had to check the date you dropped your vids to see if you just dropped out of the sky. LOL! Mad respect.

  • @BIGKLEE
    @BIGKLEE 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is so refreshing to see a young man that knows what he’s talking about!!!God bless and take care

  • @__jdiesel
    @__jdiesel 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    BRO. Thank you so much. This is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Literally was about to give up on mixing my own stuff. Working on a mix as I'm running through this video again and I'm ecstatic with the results already. Your delivery when explaining things is very clear and captivating. You're amazing bro thanks again.

  • @thebookofjj6292
    @thebookofjj6292 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely brilliant series, man. I've been writing and recording music for 20 years and never took the time to learn how to put the finishing touches on vocal mixes. I learned so much from this series that I'd like to post a link to the song I'm working on using your tips and tricks once the song is finished next week sometime. Thank you sir, for teaching with enthusiasm and a great attitude.

  • @johnvosper4774
    @johnvosper4774 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I subscribed. This is stuff people pay for. Thank you so much man I beyond appreciate it

    • @ibro796
      @ibro796 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You know what software he's using?

    • @johnvosper4774
      @johnvosper4774 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ibro I’m thinking Logic. Idk tho I use FL

    • @Niggalodeon323
      @Niggalodeon323 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ibro he’s using pro tools. but all of the plug-ins he’s using are waves plug-ins

  • @Rozaysummyy
    @Rozaysummyy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    omg i have your album had no idea i would stumble upon your tutorials on youtube. Good shit man!!!!

  • @kallz4336
    @kallz4336 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    man where were you 6 years ago... thank you bro!!!

  • @Xarithus
    @Xarithus 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can't tell you how much this tutorial has helped me. Seriously, thank you

  • @TheSamCam
    @TheSamCam 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank u so much for this brudda, it truly helped my mix. learning from a true professional

  • @mytube.1
    @mytube.1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    man this helped me get through a troubled mix. thanks! and know I am a professional with multiple major label credits, nowhere near a newbie. but this one song just had me stuck on stupid, my ears were super tired and this helped a bunch. thanks again

  • @Pensacola2
    @Pensacola2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omggggg thank you so much Devon, you made me smile throughout the video because your instructions were so to .the point and clear.
    The fact that you're a succesfull artist makes it all even more exciting and impressive
    Because of you I turned my first recording in something im happy with and i'm about to send it to a rapper that I wanna collab with, thank you really much!

  • @JamesOKlippel
    @JamesOKlippel 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, I've been using these plugins for a couple years now and just stumbled on this video as I am mixing a project myself. It's good to see someone out here who hears and visualizes sound in a similar way to me... this is helpful! Thanks

  • @courtneyj2928
    @courtneyj2928 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have an artist from VA (I'm in SC) I work with and he's been doin the editing when we make songs, but I've started experimenting with it and it's frustrating but this right here is helping. I love how instructive you are with your videos, very articulate and expressive with your delivery =D

  • @CharbelPlanet
    @CharbelPlanet 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude- just purchased your vocal template and the difference is amazing !!! -after watching your tutorials it is all begiining to make sense and btw I normally record alternative rock and this with some tweeking works a treat thanks brother

  • @MelliMontana
    @MelliMontana 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I’m a long time fan Devvon great to see how far u come 💯

  • @DDRMR
    @DDRMR 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Skimmed through this video and finally got a vocal mixing tutorial that isn't 'oh these vocals were well recorded, so let's just high pass the low end and turn the fader up'
    Subscribed.

  • @dhe__
    @dhe__ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    what a difference this tutorial has mad, thanks my guy!!! you have no idea how much help this is🙏🏾

  • @IgotokmyOwn
    @IgotokmyOwn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, you are God sent! THANK YOU you just solved my vocals mixing problems. Blessed to have discovered your channel. Bless UP Bro!

  • @jaeheard
    @jaeheard 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I literally saw your name and Subscribed without no thought! Been a huge fan for years. Love everything you do! Thank you for being you! I also took full sail classes an engineer so it’s amazing that you help people like me to keep my passion alive an produce amazing music in the process! 💯💯

  • @k1beatz92
    @k1beatz92 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Like the way u explain... good for refreshing your mind to things u forgot or didn’t know

  • @de7god
    @de7god 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're a GOD !.. Anytime I'm down,u always keep me up man.. You're the Best 🙏💯

  • @thajasondub
    @thajasondub 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a great video and that 3rd copy of the vox with just highs and the delay was genius 🔥🔥

  • @bry.snapped3941
    @bry.snapped3941 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro... you saving lives out here! I always been a fan of your music but knowing you be in the lab mixing your own tracks too just brings a bigger appreciation for your artistry! Much love 💪🏾

  • @jjo6039
    @jjo6039 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best vocal video i ever found on youtube- this gave me so much input!!!! Huge Thanks!

  • @aksproduction
    @aksproduction 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You are the Best.....Good knowledge and power of explaining.
    Keep it up the good work.

  • @Shayzp27
    @Shayzp27 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    New sub you putting people on with this detailed content. They don’t teach like this in school and that’s a fact! I Learn more here than from my professors.

  • @TheMusicRecordingNetwork
    @TheMusicRecordingNetwork 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man you are a teacher. I cant get my words together to explain what i am doing but i am just getting started.....lol When my cam is on, i am off....lol but i know my stuff.

  • @felixehigie877
    @felixehigie877 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You don't see such videos like this on youtube. Thanks for the good work!

  • @RolandDeschain1
    @RolandDeschain1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Vocals are every beginner engineers' Kryptonite. I'm still at a place where I struggle with them. But I find taking some time to manually automate the levels of the vocal helps does a lot at the other end.
    It takes a lot of the work off your compressor as well, so that can run smoother.

  • @riktascale4
    @riktascale4 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos are super super high quality visually man!

  • @dulla8469
    @dulla8469 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    my favourite brutha, my favourite type o' mix, praise be to god for u starting this channel

  • @tonybailey2783
    @tonybailey2783 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dude you are dope!! Thanks G
    Been Mixing for a while, but learned a lot from your Tutorials, especially for todays sound!

  • @geneeshays
    @geneeshays 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best mixing tutorials out there bro~ I'd send this to any mate that'd wanna learn recording, very easy to follow

  • @jacksp8de
    @jacksp8de 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You on point like an index finger bro bro, had to sub

  • @hatemali6081
    @hatemali6081 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    why are his dry vocals so god damn cleaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnn. Such a great artist

  • @lostheartmega5388
    @lostheartmega5388 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro I just want to say thank you for your videos you've helped me so much truly if I didn't watch your videos I wouldnt be on the level I'm on today so thank you for that 💫

  • @diezemr
    @diezemr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really dope you explained very well 1 of the best detailed video out bra. Keep doing yo thang. Rookies take notes. Class in session.

  • @trueconsciousness6150
    @trueconsciousness6150 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Stuck with you and it was worth it... Thanks Brov

  • @Asagraham
    @Asagraham 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    yo spent about 3 hours replicating what you've done in a couple of your videos to make my vocals sound good. super excited about the next couple of songs now. thanks for the tips. btw it was difficult to replicate somethings without the same plugins but its definitely possible!! and especially this one

  • @janaskye
    @janaskye 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such an awesome tutorial 🙏🏽 Bless UP DEVVON! You are a frikking legend (P.S. You can hear some of the bleed from his headphones)

  • @richardking584
    @richardking584 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Rocket science. Good shit, bro.I am learning. We have somewhat the same sound.

  • @sam-eh3fx
    @sam-eh3fx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    dude ur tuts are insane! subbed!

  • @okygoriginal1895
    @okygoriginal1895 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You deserve a grammy.

  • @JoshuaLoveofficial
    @JoshuaLoveofficial 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really awesome videos, man. Definitely, love the explanations and conciseness. Now I have a new channel to add to my Pensado collection.

  • @Itsboyprince
    @Itsboyprince 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you please make a video on how do you eq your reverb and use short and long reverbs in a way so that they dont overlap and muddy up the sound

  • @solointernational444
    @solointernational444 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is spectacular Dev, keep up the great work, I have been working on music for many years, now more on the soundscape production side, this is what I have been looking for, thanks again.

  • @4our602
    @4our602 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your channel bro ! You really know how to communicate the points well.

  • @yuulian4776
    @yuulian4776 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, this sounds amazing Devon! You are truly helping me out.

  • @blackreignmusicentertainme1953
    @blackreignmusicentertainme1953 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This helps me. Make my music sound better

  • @SAINTBROs
    @SAINTBROs 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This was so crazy and great !!! Damnn... your pc going to blow up one day from all them plugins

    • @HelpMeDevvon
      @HelpMeDevvon  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      SAINT-BRO's funny thing is these are plugins with very low DSP I’m not using hungry cpu plugin

    • @varneyjohnson
      @varneyjohnson 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What up

  • @alfredomarz
    @alfredomarz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love you Devvon. You are the best, thank you

  • @SergeyBach
    @SergeyBach 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, bro!
    This video is awesome!
    Thank you for your work!
    I use it for rock music with some corrections and it sounds great!
    From Russia with love!

  • @jelanmaxwell4762
    @jelanmaxwell4762 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just actually did this for the first time, amazing thank you!

  • @OLWHartist
    @OLWHartist 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    got my sub, very clear explanations

  • @glugblub7524
    @glugblub7524 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks bro
    i accepted to produce and mix some rap songs and i needed some fast tutorials and your vids just cover all haha

  • @AreYouBlessRios
    @AreYouBlessRios 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    very professional bro!!!

  • @Dizzy808
    @Dizzy808 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    your a good teacher bro great tips

  • @zikazika6203
    @zikazika6203 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANK DUDE! Amazing tutorial ! In the flow of your explanation you tend to mix KiloHertz with Hertz. But you are still my teacher.

  • @IslandArcherMusic
    @IslandArcherMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been watching your videos for a week or two so far. Great info. Much appreciated. On a side note tho where can I stream your music?

  • @purplelettuce8996
    @purplelettuce8996 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really appreciate this video bro, thanks a lot and keep posting more content please. I wish you more success!

  • @eqajmg
    @eqajmg 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dope video with some basic knowledge these new cats need to know. Good job brotha ☝🏾

  • @craig_percoco
    @craig_percoco 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    keep grinding brother, you're nasty at what you do.

  • @Naevorc
    @Naevorc 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dude, you must be an official waves artist & engineer.

  • @waventertainments4922
    @waventertainments4922 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im just finding out about these tutorials. Very descriptive and informative. Appreciate the info

  • @Elquido
    @Elquido 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    First time I watched this I was new to mixing and I got lost. That was a while ago. For a while now, my vocals have been punching through the mix but they haven’t been seating quite right, they’d sound perfect in the monitors, punch through just enough but on any other speakers not so much. So I came back to this video. 🥵🥵🥵🥵. All I can say is I wish I came back sooner. 🥵🥵🥵

  • @prod.irieism531
    @prod.irieism531 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    So very well articulated and clear!

  • @wssj14408
    @wssj14408 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    you're the goat for this my guy

  • @TheMusicRecordingNetwork
    @TheMusicRecordingNetwork 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    4:30.... 100% RIGHT!!!!

  • @droz65
    @droz65 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    As the comp process grows and magnifies, you can here background noise during solo play, either from your headphones or from someone may have been in the vicinity where you were recording and they were picked up audibly on parts of the lyrical "rest" in silence in between the lyrics lines... Of course, which will obviously be muted by the noise gate.

  • @kristofferedblad3550
    @kristofferedblad3550 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video man! You deserve way more views

  • @makinmuzic456
    @makinmuzic456 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good work, good lesson. Definitely shared secrets that are not told. Alot of other utubers throw u off talking jibberish but not revelling the method. One of the main secrets u shared was using the limiter. Hmm. Thnx...

  • @naykedsoul
    @naykedsoul 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    ey i appreciate the knowledge your sharing bro. It goes a long way. Thank you and much love to you !

    • @naykedsoul
      @naykedsoul 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      you're* (I can spell lol)

  • @tonyfight9897
    @tonyfight9897 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    4:00 eq 4"40 comp 6:40 multibrand 8:30 final compressor

  • @jwillg531
    @jwillg531 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro you are a beast 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾 I wish you all the success in life

  • @Ifelovv
    @Ifelovv 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm sure someone else already said this, but the brightness came from the 8k high shelf. He gave it about 3db. 1k is actually cut by .8 db. So careful guys. You wont get that kind of brightness at 1k. GREAT video overall. And that R Comp sounds like a 4 thousand dollar HW unit, no lie. At least to my ears

  • @warfarebeats
    @warfarebeats 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    good man.. learning learning ..quality

  • @tucups1809
    @tucups1809 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you 🙏🏾 and plz keep going! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @alanisdelahongrais5397
    @alanisdelahongrais5397 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the help bro, me as a raper a still have problems to find the sound that i what, your videos are givin me another way to aprouch things, peace bro.

  • @David-ib8ek
    @David-ib8ek 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing the Knowledge!

  • @MazadiVision
    @MazadiVision 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Liked and Subscribed 🔥🔥🔥 you're dope man keep em comin...and thanks.

    • @HelpMeDevvon
      @HelpMeDevvon  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mazadi Vision I most definitely will!!

  • @joevonsmith
    @joevonsmith 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Help Me Devvon your skills are truth. When can we get a tutorial on lead and background vocals? How to sit them both in the mix.

  • @woodoxha7733
    @woodoxha7733 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey! Quick question, I'm not sure if you showed what parallel compressor you used in this video? Do you mind helping me out with what you did to the vocal there? Thanks again for the video!

  • @sleazymansion639
    @sleazymansion639 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have to upgrade my plug ins 💯 thanks for the tips ima use the same plug ins with your techniques here soon 🙏🏽 Stay Blessed

  • @justus8764
    @justus8764 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Appreciate the extremely helpful material, was wondering if we could get a tutorial on the how to properly use a gate soon. much love bro.

  • @maxxpayne309
    @maxxpayne309 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have ADDand a big ass headache right now but I won’t stop trying to learn 😂💯

  • @MonsterSlimz
    @MonsterSlimz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for this my man 🙏

  • @willjay5552
    @willjay5552 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid. Appreciate very much what you're doing. One thing, setting your release time on the rcomp doesn't mean anything with arc (auto release control) on. You need to set it to manual if you want to control the release time yourself.