The Secret to PRO Vocals (Layering)

0:00 intro
0:12 block groove
1:16 eighth note groove
2:24 dotted groove
3:44 triplet groove
5:07 1/16 groove

MY GEAR:
DAW (Music making software): Logic Pro and Ableton Live
Studio monitors (speakers): Yamaha HS8's
Headphones: Audeze LCD X (open back)
Camera: Canon 80d
Computer: Mac Studio with M2 Ultra chip and 2 TB hardrive
Midi controller (keyboard): Komplete Kontrol 61
Interface: Scarlett Clarett 2 pre
Desk: a cheap one from ikea
Chair: also a cheap one from ikea

My favorite plugins that I use the most:
XFER Serum
Sylenth 1
Nexus 3
Kontakt
RC 20
Valhalla Shimmer
Valhalla Vintage Verb
Shaperbox 3
XFER OTT
Fab Filter Saturn 2
Fab Filter Pro C 2
Arturia Pigments
Baby Audio Comeback Kid
Output Thermal and Portal
LABS Soft Piano

Hardware that I use behind the scenes but not in videos:
Elektron Octatrack (my fav)
Elektron Digitakt
Korg Minilogue XD

[Noe]

“ISNT THAT ELECTRIC” seeing your enthusiasm and passion for what you do is refreshing makes me wanna get better and better keep it up +1

[daddystvr]

1. main vocal
2. doubles (no change but don't just copy it)
3. harmony (first one high pitch, second one low pitch)
that's what i need

[Tepzy]

"ISNT THAT ELECTRIC!" That is the EXACT same energy I get when I get a good mix going that really made me smile

[AVENUENIGHTS]

As a vocalist who is learning to mix their own projects, this video is an absolute find. Thank you for sharing and for your energy!

[cloudsbestshinobi]

the way these small adjustments just changed how my songs sound is actually mind blowing. I never thought something so small and simple could make such a difference. thanks frfr

[hxmmusic]

List for me:
1. Lead
2. Doubles (pan one to left and one to right)
3. Harmony
4. Adlibs

[ceiux]

The way he gets hyped while teaching shows that he really enjoys doing it 👍🏻

*BTW the most interseting part is this
"5:13"

[eross]

also, put a 10-20 millescond delay either the left or right of a doubled tracks and make things even more magical

[TenthElementGraphics]

This mans enthusiasm for good vocal performances literally makes me want to be a better person in life. I'm not even joking, the joy he has when he hears those tracks come together remind me that life is full of these small treasures that we all too often overlook.

[ProduceWithGibbs]

Man, your love for making music is so contagious. Your reactions to ANYTHING that sounds good are priceless! Thank you for your passion and what you do for us!

[katofett]

Alex: "ISN'T THAT ELECTRIC!?"
Me: Yes Alex, yes you are lol

[droma_music]

I already feel like my vocal layering is 20% better

[KavasPVP]

I somehow discovered all of these by myself, and while I was playing around I found out that vocoding a layer adds depth. Also you can render the final vocal as a full stereo separated track and another one full mono and play all 3 simultaneously.

And for mixing I use fresh air to add color to the higher frequencies, some reverb with FabFilter and boost/cut unwanted freqs with Pro Q3

[rojoratatatata]

We can tell you’re an artist, not just another mix engineer which is why I subscribed

[Rybz]

He really made us all smile with that "ISNT THAT ELETRIC"

[TheCrafsMan]

you just taught me a couple tricks today, and I really appreciate it!
Also, your ENTHUSIASM is infectious! :D

[RandyVazquez]

Yo man, I just came across this right now and I gotta say: I came to see what you had to say, I stayed for your energy! You’re a lot of fun! Personally, I know these techniques and what you’re teaching in this segment, but I don’t care! This was fun! Hope to see more of your stuff come across my way 👊🏼 good job explaining why the layers matter

[jonkerrmusic]

"ISN'T THAT ELECTRIC?!" got my like; cool ideas overall, as I hadn't considered running doubles, octaves, AND harmonies all together for a single vocal line. Thank you!

[natazer]

I'm kind of a rocker, so I cringe at mainstream pop, but I appreciate your appreciation of filling out the sound. Keep doing it brother, that passion can create smiles in people's hearts.

[bj]

It’s pretty clear that you are doing the right thing with your time! The joy radiates from you. I’m about to track my BGVs; I’ll keep this in mind.