Recording Hip Hop Vocals with UAD Plug-Ins & Auto-Tune

In this video, Universal Audio's Ben Lindell and Seattle-based hip-hop artist, Grieves, show you how to quickly record a polished-sounding vocal track, in real time using UAD plug‑ins.

Using the Unison-enabled Neve Preamp plug-in, learn to inject analog saturation into your vocal, while using the Teletronix LA-2A compressor for added color and control. Also learn how to use the Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip plug-in to tame sibilance and shape a vocal's weight using its "Pultec-style" EQ.

Finally, get tips for harnessing the Antares Auto-Tune Realtime Advanced plug-in for a polished, modern-sounding vocal track, and learn how to coax an inspired performance using the Pure Plate Reverb plug-in in the vocalist's headphone mix.

♫ Music Info ♫
On The Rocks - Grieves

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[superchickenx]

Yo UA, I'm not trying to spend your money for you, but Give Ben Lindell a raise. He's the perfect blend of knowledge, manners, and interesting.

[thebaac]

So refreshing to watch artists that fully understand the process!

[yangon]

One of the better UAD real world tutorials with clear explanations and results! Bravo

[MusiKariostv]

It's good to see how the singer understand all the tracking process and the UAD plugins are the best in the world. Great job guys!!

[necrojem]

This is still my favourite Universal Audio video.
Not even my kind of genre but I enjoyed the music, enjoyed the personalities, and saw great demonstrations of the plugins in a real-world scenario.
As others have said, it was refreshing to have a guest who knows a thing or two about the process who could give some valuable input to the conversation.
More of this, please!

[matthewwillis]

The LA 2A Sound with the neve was my favorite. Really dig that song and his voice on it 🔥

[DGTWENTYEIGHT]

This is the pinnacle of songwriter-engineer synergistic workflow. Very educational, so grateful for both of them.

[kasperr]

these dudes are amazing, I could listen to Grieves voice all day

[HustonSingletary]

Awesome vibes, great UA tools. Ben is a natural with his guests. Grieve's brings the sway.

[AlbrechtProductions]

Grieves is a very cool dude. Great video! Was far better than an episode with an artist who does not have any idea about those things.

[genolexismusic]

The engineer is fun which make me the artists comfortable and allows him to feel more free. Great recordings start with a good attitude from all parties. Great work guys 💯

[ByTISZY]

Ladies and Gents, This is how a studio session should go EVERY TIME! As an Engineer, you should EDUCATE while you work with your client. an Educated Artists will maximize your workflow by 1000%! Patience is KEY!

[djmode]

This is one of my favorite videos ever, the interaction between the artist and engineer is real genuine and the informational value is amazing!!!

[tkmsound]

I absolutely love all these Youtube tips and tutorials. You guys should definitely do more of these videos as well as the 5 min tips or tutorial on how to use all the other UAD plugins that you guys have not covered yet. These are very handy and very on point. It helps a lot of producers/engineers, and artists.

[iamjoehill]

UA needs more videos with this man. I always appreciate when an artist is super involved and knows the recording process/understands the tools they're surrounded by! Great content!

[LearnMusiqNow]

The interaction between these two gentlemen is exactly how a paid session can turn into a timeless/priceless learning experience on both sides. This was beyond refreshing. Subscribed, going to follow Grieves on DSP's and grabbing voxbox and 1073 lol. Really great video. S/o universal audio!!!

[Modye]

This was an awesome episode! Loved how chill Grieves was but still knew his shit🙌

[Koosa-kqhv]

Late to the party but love the way you guys communicate and it's nice to work with an artist that speaks the same language musically! Dope content!

[PhiladelphiaDon]

Dude controlled that auto-Tune like a boss! It's a dope track with a solid groove! I like it!

[JakeLewisReal]

that voxbox sounds dope with his voice. so much silkier