How to Mix Background Vocals and Harmonies like the Pros [2023] Step by Step Tutorial]

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How to Mix Background Vocals and Harmonies like the Pros [2023] Step by Step Tutorial]

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Күн бұрын

Mixing background vocals like the pros, combines a series of simple and advanced mix techniques. With Logic Pro X, first we'll tighten up the vocal timing, subgroup the backing vocals, set levels, layer, and fix the pitch and tuning. Then we pan and process the subgroup with eq, compression, add presence with saturation. Then we add depth with reverb and delays, sidechain with gate and compression, and then add some chorusing. The result is a lush, polished radio sound.
Presented using Logic Pro X, but will work in any DAW, like Protools, FL Studio, etc.
We'll cover step by step...
1. Subgrouping and levels
2. Fixing timing, using stretch and drag
3. Using cuts and fades
4. Panning
5. Compression and Equalization
6. Depth Effects (Reverb, Delay)
7. Soft gate reverb return
8. Sidechain Delay
9. Chorusing for more presence
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Here is a list of the plugins we mentioned in the video, and the links.
Waves (Puigchild, Schepps Omni Channel, C1 Gate,
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Logic Pro X, using Flex Pitch
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@fakemushi7988 3 жыл бұрын

now i have "champagne on ice" embedded in my brain

@astro23wayy 3 жыл бұрын

same bro💀💀

@crystalmcknight_ 3 жыл бұрын

Same lmao 😂😂

@thomasstreet9730 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like I’ve known the song my whole life now lol

@kimmossige263 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know where to find the song? Can't find it on YT Music!

@SoundRayStudio1 2 жыл бұрын

Chaaaammpayyne ooon iiiiiicceee~~

@Otakutaanger 3 жыл бұрын

This is the kind of video I've been looking for from a creator who truly understands the power of teaching by example. Making music is often listening to the same parts over and over again. But you demosntrate exactly why and how everything works together as it does, and what needs to be compensated for, reduced, or added, as you process tracks.

@SkyeLabMusicGroup 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I really appreciate the comment. It's difficult to know when you're doing it, how people will react. But it's nice to get a comment like this to know that this type of format works. I'm curious what you think of the other videos I have. Do you feel the same way about the teaching style?

@sylzysylzerz7887 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for squeezing more information in a shorter duration than most other tutorials. seriously, its much appreciated

@SkyeLabMusicGroup 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Sylzy, thanks for that! Some felt that I was going too fast, but for this video I was assuming a certain level of knowledge to begin with. And you got it! Cheers! 🍺

@hummarstraful 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best music production videos I've ever seen. Arty, you came out of the gate few years ago with top notch videos. And you're still holding up that very high standard. I hope it's coming back to you in a good way. You deserve it.

@MJMuzikOfficial Ай бұрын

Anyone here in 2024?? Best Simplified and direct BGV tutorial by far on KZfaq

@SoundRayStudio1 2 жыл бұрын

Without any engineering magic, you simply showed how to make a huge improvement on vocals with such a small tweak. Still new to all this, but totally overlooked not lining up the vocals, not noticing some tracks could be slightly off. This video really just helped me in a big way. Thank you!

@LaraSchilling 4 жыл бұрын

Ooh, I might have to try mixing my backing vox as it’s own subgroup next time!

@SkyeLabMusicGroup 4 жыл бұрын

Or a few different subgroups, depending on how many background vocal parts you have. On this song, I think I used 2 or 3.

@preshbeatz8743 Жыл бұрын

I just came across your videos for the first time. I'm blown away!!!! Great video sir. Thank you for sharing your knowledge

@LeadersOfAFreeMind Жыл бұрын

This is the most well paced and explained and laid out video on production I have ever seen. Subscribe!!!!

@JairMijaresMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Damn.. I was looking for this since a long time ago, thank you for your professionalism, you just did perfect! Suscribing for life!

@jeffroberts_tunes Жыл бұрын

Good Lord -- there is so much essential info presented here in 12 minutes--years of learning curve compressed into a short lesson. A word to the wise is sufficient.

@relaxationmusicsanctuary3664 3 жыл бұрын

Arty, you're simply the best.

@lovelymusicnow2883 3 жыл бұрын

Now these are REAL pro tutorials! Great job mate, you got a new sub!

@Kelly-rz1tn 3 жыл бұрын

LEARNED SO MUCH !!

@jaymeal123 3 жыл бұрын

I never thought about EQing the bus channel vs each individual BG track!!! Omg that’s bout to save me hours!!!! Bless you 😊

@SkyeLabMusicGroup 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jay, yeah, that's basically the same way we did it on big consoles and 2" machines. Glad it helped. 👍

@GlennMariano 2 жыл бұрын

This is exactly the style of teaching/mixing video I was looking for.

@nabsdmusik Жыл бұрын

This is one of the best vocals mixing video, very powerful and helpful, always challenging mixing multiple vocal tracks, thank you so much.

@SkyeLabMusicGroup Жыл бұрын

Yes, mixing vocals is always challenging. Hope this helps.

@deconnectent1264 4 ай бұрын

This guy is a professional, sometimes easy and just simple mixing is just OK for any song

@johnnygarcia6359 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best videos I’ve seen on the topic! I love the graphics and the way you bring attention to what you’re updating in the daw as you go along. Definitely subscribing to this channel!

@damion2226 Ай бұрын

Cheers Arty. Great tips!!

@jeanniebelle 25 күн бұрын

Thank you soo much , this was phenomenal, I’ve subscribed! 😊👌✨🇬🇧✌️

@drids. 4 жыл бұрын

you have the best tutorials in this whole site! thanks so much Arty

@SkyeLabMusicGroup 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Drids. Thanks for the comment. You should join our Facebook Group. We do livestreams, music reviews of members music, lessons, etc.. I think you'll enjoy it. facebook.com/groups/musicproductionacademy

@ciyaasa 3 ай бұрын

Great tutorial, precise and concise

@BeatsChill 3 жыл бұрын

Short and straight to the point, thanks sir!

@TylerChristiaens 4 жыл бұрын

What a difference. Gate/ducking reverb and delay is a game changer for me! Thx Arty.

@SkyeLabMusicGroup 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Tyler. Glad it helps! :)

@jrpjazz 2 жыл бұрын

So helpful. I especially like the way you threw in there an easy flex pitch and timing how to. Thanks so much!

@mrtravalor 3 жыл бұрын

You sir are a god send!... This is exactly what I've been searching for days on end. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and then some. Much appreciated! You've gained a new subscriber. Respect!

@SkyeLabMusicGroup 3 жыл бұрын

Great! That's what I love to hear, that's why we do it! . Thanks for the comment. And please check out the rest of our channel if you can. 👍

@jayswiss4201 3 жыл бұрын

just what i needed man, awesome!

@mrpudikin 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for this.. was needed

@JustinGamana Жыл бұрын

apart from learning about mixing background vocals, I also realized that i'm too perfectionist with the recordings. you could hear the music in their headphones in the recording but it sounded really well. I have to stop seeking after the perfect recording... Thanks a lot!

@evaeilea 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that! Simple and effective 👍🏽

@syncdog 2 жыл бұрын

Where have I been? I recently discovered your channel. I cannot believe the amount of useful information that is provided in ALL of your vids. Straight to the point, no frivolous stories and fun! Please keep them coming. Like Heather Locklear and Faberge Organics: 'I told two friends about it and they told two friends and so on and so on and so on'.......

@AndrewLeSynt 2 жыл бұрын

I so in Love with that New York Slang !!! damn, i am hungry! i need a Pizza now

@XLmega 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this mega class in a few minutes .... I learned a lot in a short time ..... Gratitude ... New writing... They sing a lot...Portugal

@kelvindelr 2 жыл бұрын

This is great, totally learned a lot from this video. Appreciate it very much!

@corneliuslablah8901 2 жыл бұрын

I like that song btw ,n i believed her when she said it ll be the time of my life, nice voice

@sanu1788 3 ай бұрын

where have you been my whole life sir. straigt to the point no nonsense video. love it

@jonesdenis1070 3 жыл бұрын

man am blown off by your master piece

@golfmanbil 3 жыл бұрын

What a great Tutorial! Thank You

@ronisdiary94 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!! Very well explained!

@toplayeronthebeat129 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT

@iluvsyphonfilter Жыл бұрын

I've been looking for a video like this for a long time, thanks!

@fredthebread6573 3 жыл бұрын

great video! extremely helpful

@McGuire40695 4 жыл бұрын

Love this video, Arty! Glad to see you're doing well!

@SkyeLabMusicGroup 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Billy! Glad you liked it. I appreciate the comment :)

@ELMCinc 2 жыл бұрын

This really helped me a lot thanks 😊

@udopiarecords 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great video. Technically he is giving nothing but great tips. This is a great video that I would have loved as a beginner producer. Newbies, if you’re reading this save this one and practice these tips, they are all going to pop up time and time again on every track. Personally I would have cleaned up a bit on the muddy ness of the low end, but those harmonies were sounding solid as hell

@purephsr Жыл бұрын

very helpful tutorial. thank you arty

@deesee2008 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic channel.Thank you

@eLLBdotmusic 3 жыл бұрын

WOW!!! This was fantastic Arty. I wish I came across this video weeks ago. It would have saved me a lot of time and delayed learning. I appreciate ya from one New Yorker to the next!

@SkyeLabMusicGroup 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ell. But what makes you think I'm from NY? 😁

@beyondsounds2640 Жыл бұрын

This video is mind blowing.. when a experience meet up with pro. I appreciate your video sir.

@irecki1 3 жыл бұрын

Master!

@yadinmichaeli12 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing thank you so much for this awesome tutorial

@therainmaka6455 Жыл бұрын

Nice 👍🏾

@RGRift1 2 жыл бұрын

Dope 👍

@sparkletoo2 2 жыл бұрын

This is great. You talk quickly, but not too fast to follow, but quick enough for even veterans to not get bored. Really useful info - even though I knew most of it, it is really well presented and clear and concise. Subbed!

@nigelcarren 11 ай бұрын

I like your accent mate, I have a feeling you know where the bodies are buried! 🤫👍🇬🇧

@SkyeLabMusicGroup 10 ай бұрын

Hey, we don't talk about the stuff we know not to talk about, you understand? 😂

@armbrovmusic8288 3 жыл бұрын

Nice I learned something extra to add to my thing.

@kidaneweldeyesusagede1415 3 жыл бұрын

thank you

@mellodope8904 4 жыл бұрын

As always, DOPE!

@SkyeLabMusicGroup 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mello, glad you liked it. New video coming tomorrow (I hope) Thanks.

@symonmarcusmusic2403 2 жыл бұрын

Freaking Good Man☀️🔥 This is so helpful. Most of it I know but I didnt know the stretching Feature direct with the option button.🙏 Thx and keep on doing this great Stuff Greetings from Switzerland

@sonnyt-iosefa7761 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing of your knowledge 😁😇👍🧡

@Mio-fu1sr 3 жыл бұрын

nice clean and spicy...bravo maestro

@Joeherman Жыл бұрын

Love the track and love your techniques. I am located in Manhattan and recorded and I am mixing a song that I’m excited about. I wish I could stop by your studio and play it for you to get a few pearls of wisdom. Thanks for the video.

@BuddhaB123 2 жыл бұрын

fantastic video

@davidandrade2161 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! Very nice, straight to the point video! You just got a new subscriber!

@darrensmusicstudio Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video, thank you sir!

@shaylahamady 2 жыл бұрын

This has helped me SO much. Thank you!

@frwiss 10 ай бұрын

Really enjoy your channel. Super clear, in depth, and top notch. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

@miltonex 7 ай бұрын

Nice gate trick!!!! New sub!!! Cheers

@JiosX 3 жыл бұрын

Good demonstration. You earned a sub

@tomloftus8275 4 жыл бұрын

great stuff, your videos have always been spot-on regarding pro content, but your presentation style is much more natural than before. And I often listen to A/B moments in technical videos and I think " I never hear a difference" but here you really cleaned some vocals up and made them pop. I learned stuff here,, cant ask for more,thanks.

@SkyeLabMusicGroup 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Tom, thanks. I guess I'm settling in maybe, but these videos are really hard I have to say! I take my hat off to the guys with 470 videos up there! Wow! Got a new one coming tomorrow. :)

@pibayprodgineer5695 4 жыл бұрын

Youre a god send man!

@SkyeLabMusicGroup 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pibay! Glad you liked it :)

@subhodyuti 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, very useful 🙌🙌 🙏

@SkyeLabMusicGroup 4 жыл бұрын

Hey guys, glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment 👍

@bobbysbackingtracks 2 жыл бұрын

This tut was BAD ASS! Thanks Brother!

@Sammy-official 3 жыл бұрын

Respect!!

@SkyeLabMusicGroup 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sami. I appreciated the comment. Please check out the rest of our channel if you can. 👍

@tatendamagodi9325 3 жыл бұрын

Gated reverb exactly what iv been looking for

@AndrewdLavigne 3 жыл бұрын

An absolute pro man

@valentinomusic474 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👌👌

@rayraysguitar 3 жыл бұрын

thank you!!!

@SkyeLabMusicGroup 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Ray, thanks for the comment. Please check out the rest of our Channel if you have a chance. Thanks 👍

@SaviourSallah Жыл бұрын

You are a beast, teaching multiple solutions to 1 problem

@jpilot07 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely learned a lot!

@SkyeLabMusicGroup 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jorge! Please check out our latest video, 18 Mix Tricks for 2 Track Beats. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i7t6lLpp28uXdas.html Lot's of good quick tips in there. Hope you find it useful! 👍

@thesuncollective1475 3 жыл бұрын

Gating is the lick..Thanks man..I'm gonna check the band out too...they have a cool retro vibe

@SkyeLabMusicGroup 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Just checked your page again, and I really love the R&B sound you have! The writing (not necessarily the production) has that '90s vibe👍.

@SavedPulley 2 жыл бұрын

God bless u my brother

@DewaveProductions Жыл бұрын

This is good content

@gerardlake 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips & excellent video need another vid on de essing and mix bus

@SkyeLabMusicGroup 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Master of Shots! Yes, good ideas. Stay tuned. 👍

@nertilavretodanielmustafa 3 жыл бұрын

Nice 👌👌🔥

@jesyrey9019 Жыл бұрын

SALUDOS desde Guatemala, no se mucho ingles, pero tus videos me parecen tan valiosos que no me importa estar con el subtitulo y retrocediendo para comprender al máximo. simplemente me parece increíble como explicas.gracias a Dios por tu vida wow

3 жыл бұрын

THANKS U SO SO MUCH MY IDOL !!! I LOVE U SO MUCHHHHHHH

@SkyeLabMusicGroup 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE YOU TOO!!! GLAD YOU LOVE THE VIDEOS! MORE COMING :)) TELL YOUR FRIENDS!

@bayleecannon9499 3 жыл бұрын

accent kept me here for the whole video

@lyneicehaynes4922 2 жыл бұрын

I like to sing BandLab and I really like to sing with backing vocals and lead vocals from BandLab because I love singing.

@mr.nobody68 2 жыл бұрын

Whenever I try to mix BGVs, I always ask myself What would Brian Wilson do? I usually fail spectacularly but this question gets me on the right path

@GHJ_Music 2 жыл бұрын

Arty, I love the clarity of your teaching style. Thanks for speaking in plain English that I can understand. I'm producing a song using Pro Tools with the plug-in Melodyne Assistant. Would you be able to provide a video on this topic for us Pro-Tools users? I tried telephoning Skyelab Music Group telephone number but no one picks up and VM hasn't been setup.

@8jackrusselterrier Жыл бұрын

🐐

@woodhousemusic7176 Жыл бұрын

👌

@tonybarber3535 4 жыл бұрын

I love this guy !! God bless you sir

@SkyeLabMusicGroup 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Tony, thanks. So you really play the funk on that bass!!! Nice. I worked with some great players back in the day, Bootsy, Marcus Miller, Victor Bailey. But only saw Stanley Clarke on stage (the greatest ever!!!) Keep funkin!!!

@tonybarber3535 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you that’s means a lot coming from greatnesses such as yourself ❤️

@KingFyyah 3 жыл бұрын

All glory to God for you sharing this work. I understand what said and will give it a shot 👉🏽🔥💯⭐

@SkyeLabMusicGroup 3 жыл бұрын

Hey FB, did you try it out? How did it work for you?

@mikegmusic 2 жыл бұрын

This made me go get some champagne 🍾

@Sinewavesound Жыл бұрын

after watching this video i had an unexpected urge to go and put some champagne on my eyes.

@SkyeLabMusicGroup Жыл бұрын

Champagne on ICE! Haha! Thanks for watching it, now go get yourself a drink! LOL

@rubyredinfinite9949 3 жыл бұрын

The tutorial is great!! but the end product isn't very nice with the track.... it sounds too dull. But all the in between steps, great explanation!!! THANKS

@SkyeLabMusicGroup 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ruby. I appreciate the comment. (but it's not the final mix, and it's not mastered) But everyone hears things differently, so you can use these techniques and create exactly what you're hearing in your head :)

@maxbundles1597 2 жыл бұрын

please, do a tutorial for mix from start to finish. i jus love the way you explained your way. i feel like i learn quicker and understand better than other youtube...but anyway i got champagne on iceeee....god bless your potential