# \#vocals **URL:** https://community.mwtm.com/tag/vocals/11.md [Latest](https://community.mwtm.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mwtm.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.mwtm.com/tags.md) --- ## [About Vocal Position](https://community.mwtm.com/t/about-vocal-position/17664)
**Author:** [@RAVEN\_CURRY](https://community.mwtm.com/u/RAVEN_CURRY)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 6:01am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/about-vocal-position/17664 "2026-03-20T06:01:51Z")
How does one get the vocals to be front and centered in the mix. All while having a great balance between instrumental and the vocals. --- ## [Vocal effect chain](https://community.mwtm.com/t/vocal-effect-chain/17542)
**Author:** [@zer\_o](https://community.mwtm.com/u/zer_o)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2026, 11:06am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/vocal-effect-chain/17542 "2026-01-27T11:06:05Z")
i’ve just wandering around the communities and youtubes, there was a gaps and blanks from the on e and each other so i wanted to get more detailed information upon some of those vocal efx sends, (obviously that’s are a c… --- ## [Compression - Attack and Release I would like some advice on compression](https://community.mwtm.com/t/compression-attack-and-release-i-would-like-some-advice-on-compression/16539)
**Author:** [@Byron\_Saldana](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Byron_Saldana)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2026, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/compression-attack-and-release-i-would-like-some-advice-on-compression/16539 "2026-01-10T19:17:14Z")
Good evening everyone. I want to share something I’m very unsure about, and I’d appreciate your help. I practice every day to be able to listen and understand the changes made with each parameter, but I can’t figure out… --- ## [Laura Sisk & Oli Jacobs](https://community.mwtm.com/t/laura-sisk-oli-jacobs/17336)
**Author:** [@Timo\_Rieger](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Timo_Rieger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2025, 3:35am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/laura-sisk-oli-jacobs/17336 "2025-10-10T03:35:44Z")
Hi Laura, hi Oli, could you walk us through the vocal chain (mic, outboard & plugins) of your following artist collaborations? a) Taylor Swift b) Lana Del Rey c) Jon Batiste d) Peter Gabriel (especially Oli’s work o… --- ## [Compresión - Ataque y liberación](https://community.mwtm.com/t/compresion-ataque-y-liberacion/17305)
**Author:** [@Byron\_Saldana](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Byron_Saldana)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2025, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/compresion-ataque-y-liberacion/17305 "2025-09-02T18:52:32Z")
Good evening everyone. I want to share something I’m very unsure about, and I’d appreciate your help. I practice every day to be able to listen and understand the changes made with each parameter, but I can’t figure out… --- ## [Vocal Mixing, the depth and the mix](https://community.mwtm.com/t/vocal-mixing-the-depth-and-the-mix/12051)
**Author:** [@Boi\_BOI](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Boi_BOI)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2024, 11:25am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/vocal-mixing-the-depth-and-the-mix/12051 "2024-12-16T11:25:52Z")
How did you or another do the vocal mixing? it has such depth, vibe, and it just really another level from what ive heard from another mix? --- ## [Mixing vocals into a 2-track](https://community.mwtm.com/t/mixing-vocals-into-a-2-track/11082)
**Author:** [@Joachim\_Lind\_Hadberg](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Joachim_Lind_Hadberg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2024, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/mixing-vocals-into-a-2-track/11082 "2024-12-02T21:25:39Z")
I receive more and more projects where the artist wants to have their vocals mixed into a 2-track, which is not mixed very well. Every time I explain to the artist that I can mix things much better by having all audio t… --- ## [Vocal chain for Raye in Escapism](https://community.mwtm.com/t/vocal-chain-for-raye-in-escapism/7497)
**Author:** [@Rafael\_Ruz](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Rafael_Ruz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2024, 7:35am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/vocal-chain-for-raye-in-escapism/7497 "2024-06-12T07:35:07Z")
Hi Mike! Watching your video again I miss some tips about your vocal chain for Raye in this case. Do you have any goto compresors? How do you deal with vocals in this production? Thank you very much! --- ## [RAF - terceira pessoa](https://community.mwtm.com/t/raf-terceira-pessoa/5984)
**Author:** [@francisco2](https://community.mwtm.com/u/francisco2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/raf-terceira-pessoa/5984 "2024-04-28T19:27:54Z")
Hi Leslie, I really love your mixes on LUV is RAGE 2, some Tierra Whack stuff as well. I really wanted feedback on these two tracks. Mostly the vocals Im insecure about. Thank you --- ## [Leslie Brathwaite Feedback AfroBeat CHH](https://community.mwtm.com/t/leslie-brathwaite-feedback-afrobeat-chh/6031)
**Author:** [@Benjamin\_Linstadt](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Benjamin_Linstadt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 12:06am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/leslie-brathwaite-feedback-afrobeat-chh/6031 "2024-04-18T00:06:12Z")
Hey Leslie. It’s Big Ben Da Prodagy I engineered this song “Running To” for Tylynn and Cru Alxndr. I was hoping to get feedback or areas i could improve and areas you liked in the mix. Thank you! https://samply.app… --- ## [Leslie Brathwaite - Mix Feedback (Mac Mall, RBL Posse)](https://community.mwtm.com/t/leslie-brathwaite-mix-feedback-mac-mall-rbl-posse/6019)
**Author:** [@Rajeev\_Naidu](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Rajeev_Naidu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 5:13am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/leslie-brathwaite-mix-feedback-mac-mall-rbl-posse/6019 "2024-04-16T05:13:03Z")
Leggy - Legends Mix v6 44 16.wav Looking forward to your feedback Leslie! --- ## [Vocal Tracking Chain & Acoustic Guitars](https://community.mwtm.com/t/vocal-tracking-chain-acoustic-guitars/5373)
**Author:** [@Jan\_Sobko](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Jan_Sobko)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2024, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/vocal-tracking-chain-acoustic-guitars/5373 "2024-03-24T19:07:33Z")
Hi Sylvia, I hope you’re doing well. In your book “Recording Unhinged,” you mentioned a magic combination for capturing exciting and dynamic vocal performances. You described it as a chain consisting of a Neve 1073, a … --- ## [Cardi B vocal chain](https://community.mwtm.com/t/cardi-b-vocal-chain/5029)
**Author:** [@Melvix](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Melvix)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/cardi-b-vocal-chain/5029 "2024-03-07T20:35:11Z")
Hello, Leslie Brathwaite, thank you very much for your work and for sharing such valuable material, it is very inspiring and educational. After watching it, I had a question. Why don’t you use other, perhaps more technol… --- ## [Analog mixing questions for Chris](https://community.mwtm.com/t/analog-mixing-questions-for-chris/3203)
**Author:** [@Gak](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Gak)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2024, 2:52am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/analog-mixing-questions-for-chris/3203 "2024-01-06T02:52:54Z")
Hi Chris, I’m your big big fan from China!!! I want to ask you some specific questions about your analog mix: When you start mixing, do you set every channel on the console to EQ before COMP by default even if you on… --- ## [Vocal panning automation in verse?](https://community.mwtm.com/t/vocal-panning-automation-in-verse/2615)
**Author:** [@Austin\_Jones](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Austin_Jones)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2023, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/vocal-panning-automation-in-verse/2615 "2023-12-27T22:49:06Z")
Hey Jack! I noticed the panning of matty’s verse vocal double was being automated! what was your intention for doing that in the song? Thanks! --- ## [Vocals vs Hi Hats](https://community.mwtm.com/t/vocals-vs-hi-hats/2768)
**Author:** [@Marko\_Glogolja](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Marko_Glogolja)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2023, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/vocals-vs-hi-hats/2768 "2023-12-27T19:34:59Z")
Hi! For rap vocals, how would you approach the relationship between vocals and hi hats/percussion, especially if the top end of the vocalist is a bit on the harsh side? I find that those frequencies are often times figh… --- ## [Voice width (and Shadow Hills)](https://community.mwtm.com/t/voice-width-and-shadow-hills/1993)
**Author:** [@Riccardo](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Riccardo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2023, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/voice-width-and-shadow-hills/1993 "2023-12-07T16:37:22Z")
Hi Jaycen, could you explain how you position the vocals within the song? What techniques do you use to create depth, breadth and clarity in your voice? Last quick question about the Shadow Hills on the Drums Bus and Ba… --- ## [How to EQ poorly recorded vocals where the tone is all over the place?](https://community.mwtm.com/t/how-to-eq-poorly-recorded-vocals-where-the-tone-is-all-over-the-place/881)
**Author:** [@Sam\_Intharaphithak](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Sam_Intharaphithak)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2023, 5:45am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/how-to-eq-poorly-recorded-vocals-where-the-tone-is-all-over-the-place/881 "2023-11-07T05:45:27Z")
Hi Chris, hope you’re well. Sam from Laos here, we met at your seminar in Bangkok organized by Mr. T several years back. I have a question, how do you deal with poorly recorded lead vocal, by poorly recorded I don’t mean… --- ## [Vocal Tuning Preferences of Pro's](https://community.mwtm.com/t/vocal-tuning-preferences-of-pros/642)
**Author:** [@yigitcan\_sagir](https://community.mwtm.com/u/yigitcan_sagir)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2023, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/vocal-tuning-preferences-of-pros/642 "2023-11-07T22:28:52Z")
Leslie ı’m curious, do Drake/Nicki Minaj like industry pro’s use manual vocal tuning generally? Or do they just start tracking with an autotune setting that they like and leave that throughout the end. --- ## [Rock Lead Vocals mix](https://community.mwtm.com/t/rock-lead-vocals-mix/856)
**Author:** [@Ivan\_Buccarella](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Ivan_Buccarella)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2023, 10:09am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/rock-lead-vocals-mix/856 "2023-11-07T10:09:06Z")
Hello Tchad, I’m currently mixing a rock song and everything is working really well. The only thing that doesn’t really come through are the lead vocals. Do you have a tip for me as to how I can make the vocals sound r… --- ## [Audio music editing projects](https://community.mwtm.com/t/audio-music-editing-projects/830)
**Author:** [@Vladiscratus\_Trinity](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Vladiscratus_Trinity)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2023, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/audio-music-editing-projects/830 "2023-11-06T17:17:25Z")
Hi, Tchad! Do you edit audio in the same project where you make a mixing? For example vocal tuning, comping, phase alignment of multimicrophone recordings. If you make it in other project, are you exporting audio at the … --- ## [Selecting a Compressor](https://community.mwtm.com/t/selecting-a-compressor/780)
**Author:** [@yigitcan\_sagir](https://community.mwtm.com/u/yigitcan_sagir)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2023, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/selecting-a-compressor/780 "2023-11-05T15:53:25Z")
1176, la2a, fairchild and tube tech. What is your thought process when picking different compressors for vocals? I would like to learn your opinions about their characteristics, saturation etc. Also it would be good to k… --- ## [Solving Masking](https://community.mwtm.com/t/solving-masking/185)
**Author:** [@Roman\_Robbins](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Roman_Robbins)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2023, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/solving-masking/185 "2023-11-03T18:30:26Z")
Hi, I would love to know when carving out space for a vocal, a vocal can take up the entire frequency spectrum, what part of the vocal are we actually attempting to unmask? How do you know when mixing whether you need t… --- ## [Mix Bus and Vocal Compression](https://community.mwtm.com/t/mix-bus-and-vocal-compression/183)
**Author:** [@Ivan\_Buccarella](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Ivan_Buccarella)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2023, 6:29am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/mix-bus-and-vocal-compression/183 "2023-11-03T06:29:47Z")
Hello Jaycen, first, I want to tell you that I’ve learned a lot from your tutorials, and I really appreciate you sharing your skills with us. Did I understand correctly that you enter the God Particle with -5 dB? When … --- ## [Ani DiFranco's 'Zizzing'](https://community.mwtm.com/t/ani-difrancos-zizzing/160)
**Author:** [@Sylvain\_Picard](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Sylvain_Picard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2023, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/ani-difrancos-zizzing/160 "2023-11-01T13:49:17Z")
Hi Tchad, I’m curious to know how did the recording process worked on Ani DiFranco’s ‘Zizzing’. Also how did you approach mixing Justin Vernon’s pletora of vocals? Anything else about that song or that record you want …