Once in the box, I usually want to get some compression done. However, those are part of different chains, so maybe a further post. I generally am using a UAD vocal chain approach, with some other plugins sprinkled in the mix. Since the tracking and production timeline was very tight - start to finish in a few hours - lots of vocal editing, comping, and re-tracking was not an option. I learn towards the UAD Teletronix LA2A because I know it well. For the chorus vocal channel inserts, I used the UAD Cambridge EQ to clean up the bottom end, while tag-teaming the de-essing duties between a Sonnox SuprEsser and the UAD Precision De-esser Plug-In. Where I might boost a certain frequency by two or three dB’s on another EQ, I can easily boost it four or five on the A-Range. The compressor and limiter module offers two colorations, original and modern.

Mixing vocals is hard, but it can be easy once you have a good vocal processing chain in place.

UAD Vocal Sauce is made of the best vocal plugins harvested from UAD … However, it does something really interesting to the top end, almost like a tape saturation. OPTIONAL: UAD Pultec EQP-1A - I don't necessarily put this one in the chain, but lately I love added some nice sparkly top end with it. Watch Seattle rapper Grieves deliver a fiery vocal performance, showcasing how to create the perfect hip-hop vocal chain using UAD plug-ins and Auto-Tune. Shure SM7B - I used to use the sm7 a lot more, but it's taken a back seat for me. And of course, every vocalist requires a slightly different setup, but this is a go-to for me that generally gets the job done. My vocal chain is always evolving, but I thought I would describe the way it is currently working. Listen to how smoothly and transparently the plug-in locks the vocals’ pitch into place, especially where it’s most needed on key notes like the words “savior” and “fool.” The vocals had some bluesy slides in them, and I loved how this setting left the character and grit of those glissandi in place, yet made sure that the sustained notes on words like “rules” and “go” were right on, allowing them to gel more organically with the instrumental arrangement.

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