20/06/2025
“Low-end muddy? High-end brittle? Fix your mix. Respect your craft.
🎛 EQ Tip – “Cut Before You Boost”
Before boosting any frequencies on a vocal, try cutting the bad ones first. A common offender? Muddle in the 250–400 Hz range. A gentle cut here can clean up boxiness and make the vocal feel less muffled—especially for male vocals. It clears the stage so the good stuff can shine.
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🔊 Compression Tip – “Set It to Feel, Not Just Read”
Start with a 4:1 ratio, a medium attack, and a medium-fast release. Then, adjust while listening for vocal consistency—not just loudness. You’re not smashing the soul out of the take, you’re taming the dragon to ride it smoother. When the vocal sits in the mix like it’s got its own throne, you’ll know it’s right.
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🎤 Vocal FX Tip – “Delay Throws for Drama”
Want to add emotion without crowding the vocal? Automate a delay throw on the last word of a phrase. Use a 1/4 or 1/8 note delay, roll off the lows and highs, and pan it slightly. It gives your vocal space, movement, and a touch of cinematic flair—without muddying the message.
