Should you double track rap vocals?

Should you double track rap vocals?

If you’re making modern rap music than no, you don’t need a vocal double track for the main verses. This is because doing a vocal double is going to make your vocals sound muddy and outdated. If you’re double track is even a millisecond off, you’ll have slight alignment issues with the main vocal track.

Where should vocals sit in a mix?

Every vocal is different and every song is different as well. But generally speaking, lead vocal should be moderately loud or the loudest element next to your drums in your mix.

Why don’t my vocals sit in the mix?

If the vocal isn’t sitting right, it might be because another part is too loud. Or perhaps the vocal is a touch too loud. Experiment and trust your ears. This is a great tip in all cases!

When to use a 1176 compressor in a mix?

Continuing along here in the Mix 101 series, we’re going to be checking out how to use one of my favorite compressors, the 1176. This is an absolute staple for me when mixing things like vocals, drums, bass, and especially using parallel compression.

What’s the threshold on the UA 1176 compressor?

When you have a Threshold knob on a different kind of Compressor, you bring the Threshold down to meet the signal. On the 1176, you use the Input knob to bring the signal up to meet the Threshold. It’s the other way round. The second knob is the Output knob.

What are the attack and release knobs on a 1176 compressor?

On the 1176 compressor, the Attack and Release knobs work backward from normal, he explains. Instead of fast to the left and slow to the right like most compressors, it’s the opposite.

Do you have a threshold knob on the 1176?

The 1176 does not have a Threshold knob. It’s a fixed Threshold Compressor. When you have a Threshold knob on a different kind of Compressor, you bring the Threshold down to meet the signal. On the 1176, you use the Input knob to bring the signal up to meet the Threshold.