How to Edit & Mix Killer Voiceovers in Logic Pro

If you're editing or mixing Voiceovers on Logic Pro, here are some tips to quickly deliver a pro-sounding Voiceover track:

00:00 - Intro
00:54 - Before & After Processing
3:09 - Editing Voiceovers in Logic
4:55 - Adding Fades
5:19 - Customize LCD Display
5:31 - Reducing Plosives
7:16 - Reducing Breaths
9:46 - EQing
12:54 - Compression
14:42 - De-Essing
16:23 - Melda MAutoVolume (optional)
17:19 - Parallel Compression (optional)
18:19 - Reducing Mouth Noises

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[BPMusic]

Best Logic channel on YouTube as far as I’m concerned. Your content never misses. Thanks for the helpful knowledge!

[iZotopeOfficial]

Hey Chris! Thanks for featuring RX Mouth De-click!

[viaconqueso]

Just getting started with VO, and I already owned Logic, but was a bit overwhelemed. This is hands down the best video I've seen on this yet. Subscribed! Thank you!

[foursite]

This is the best explanation I beard on this topic!!! Please make another one like this since it is not discussed. This software will be used even more soon as the iPad is becoming an edit choice by some of us. Thanks again!

[rickomuzik]

Having worked in radio for many years back in the day (early 90’s) the only processing is on the entire outbound mix w compressors and limiters to provide an even level. There was no processing on DJ mics. It may be different today

[stevenfogamomi]

Hey man, I am producing/mixing a hip hop/R&B track and this is perfect for a female voice over I have during it. THANK YOU!!!

[Gongtopia]

Excellent video. VO clean up has always been a time consuming task, but I picked up a few new tips that should make it easier. Thanks!

[SoundGodzStudios]

This is awesome. I recorded something really quick and followed along and saved a preset at the end.

[gezma]

Interesting video, thanks! I'd love to hear the difference in sound with you using the MautoVolume first in the chain and then using eq and compression after that. I think you'd get a better sound as you woulddn't be working the compressors so hard and you'd get less of your room tone. 4:1 ratio is a bit much for a VO, IMO.

[tennhard]

Hidden in the drop down menu Shuffle R – thank you!!! That's going to massively boost my productivity. If you search for ripple editing on the Internet, people tell you that this isn't supported in Logic. I'm going to use a combination of Logic and RX 9 for my voice overs now.

[strat]

I use the built in expander plugin to do some vocal riding and sometimes that helps.

[jeremythao]

Amazing video, thank you so much! I'm definitely coming back to your channel for more!

[GaryCunninghamyouareenough]

So helpful (as always) - Thanks, Chris 🙏🏻🤟

[merlinnsound]

I learned a lot from this video. It will definitely improve my workflow regarding vocal recordings. Thank you!

[groovecat]

Massively helpful. I am just getting into voiceover production. Great work, Chris. Thanks, man! Apple should put you on the payroll. : )

[charliebell]

I'm just curious to know who your target audience is. Because many folks who'll view this are complete newbies (like me), I'd encourage you to take the time to explain briefly what you mean when you use a technical term. For example, in discussing how to handle plosives, you do a nice job of explaining what a plosive is. But then you accelerate (like a Ferrari!) to "I'm gonna use a high-pass filter to roll off the sub-low end." For this newbie, this absolutely exploded my brain! I guess overall it just feels as if you're targeting an experienced user of DAWs, which isn't very clear until one gets into the weeds. Even phrases like "this helps the noise gate hone in on my breaths" is mysterious unless the viewer understands what a noise gate is. You're articulate and you certainly know your stuff, but a lot of it is way over my head! Thanks for listening.

[manualofalternativemusic]

Thanks! Dude this is just what I needed 😁 amazing

[MrManumendes]

Great Video, thanks. I‘m using Logic for making music (for fun) and Pro Tools for my job. (Radioplays, Podcasts, Audiobooks, Voice Overs etc.)
There is one simple feature I miss in Logic which makes ne stick to Pro Tools for editing. Its called „Repeat to fill Selection“ in PT (alt+cmd+v).
This is essential for cleaning up Voice Recordings fast. When you make a selection, like you did with this first Mouth Noise, you can fill in Roomtone from your Clipboard, JUST for the length of the selection you made. So the pause which the speaker set, stays exactly the same. In every other DAW you can only fill in the whole Audio from the Clipboard, not just for the length of the selection.
Is there any workaround in logic to do this? This would be so great.

[davidaghayan]

thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us!

[TheDoodostudio]

Again, thanks very much for all your didactic tips, Chris.