Vocal Production Techniques: Editing and Mixing in Pro Tools

Almost every vocal track can benefit from some post-production. Learn how to edit, auto-tune, and mix vocals with Pro Tools.

Introduction

• Welcome
• What you should know before watching this course
• Using the exercise files

1. Post-Production Editing

• Comping takes
• Editing breaths, mouth noise, and pops
• Doubling vocals in post-production
• Using Antares Auto-Tune nondestructively
• Creating harmonies with Melodyne
• Experimenting with iZotope's Stutter Edit

2. Mixing Vocals

• Processing vocals with EQ
• Processing vocals with compression and limiting
• Applying multiband compression for more focused dynamics control
• De-essing a vocal track
• Using reverb send to enhance vocals
• Using delay effects to enhance vocals
• Using modulation effects to enhance vocals
• Layering multiple vocal tracks together
• Automating vocal levels
• Automating FX

Conclusion

• Next steps