How to Record Professional Vocals | Vocal Producing Tips

Рет қаралды 128,747

Күн бұрын

Subscribe NOW for more great tips!!
Make Mixing and Recording Easy! Use a Custom Template.
wavyproaudio.com/collections/...
Shop the gear I use and more at wavyproaudio.com/
Mixing Services:
wavyproaudio.com/pages/wavy-p...
_________________________________________________________________
Vocal production is the difference between getting a decent vocal performance and getting a great vocal performance. I break down my top tips on how to get a great vocal performance from your artist every time.
________________________________________________________________
Need a pro mix by ya boy Wavy?
wavyproaudio.com/pages/wavy-p...
Join the Wavy Seals Elite
wavyproaudio.com/pages/wavy-s...
Get the studio gear I USE and recommend!
wavyproaudio.com/
Best Headphones In The Game:
wavyproaudio.com/products/wav...
Speakers:
Adam A7X imp.i114863.net/5XV2o
Adam T10S imp.i114863.net/P06LEQ
Kali Audio IN-8 V2 wavyproaudio.com/products/kal...
Bose S1 Pro imp.i114863.net/QO6q1o
Mackie HR824 imp.i114863.net/P06eKN
Sony ZS-RS60BT amzn.to/3zZLIW0
Outboard Gear:
Distressor EL8-X imp.i114863.net/AqbxJ
Shadow Hills Industries Mono GAMA 500 imp.i114863.net/P2PJM
Heritage Audio HA73jr2 imp.i114863.net/QO6q9o
Rupert Neve Designs R6 6-slot 500 imp.i114863.net/kjonKL
API 500-6B 6-slot 500 Series Lunchbox imp.i114863.net/jMvxb
Teletronix LA-2A imp.i114863.net/VLGzJ
Behringer T1952 amzn.to/3BVJNSP
Neve 8804 Fader Pack imp.i114863.net/BX2WMy
Neve 8816 Summing Mixer imp.i114863.net/qroOg
Focusrite ISA One imp.i114863.net/XQVzy
Mics:
AKG C214 imp.i114863.net/xVZ65
AKG C414 imp.i114863.net/e4Aozg
Mojave Audio MA-300 imp.i114863.net/GjZ6WE
Shure SM57 hhtps://imp.i114863.net/QOJKNY
Shure SM7B imp.i114863.net/vokeN
Austrian Audio OC818 imp.i114863.net/EaZnBX
Rode NT1-A imp.i114863.net/b3mZXB
Avantone Pro CV-12 imp.i114863.net/k54nN
Interface:
Apollo Twin imp.i114863.net/qn2RjY
Apollo x6 amzn.to/2X2I8f5
Apollo x16 amzn.to/2X0Gdrs
Patchbay:
Flock Audio Patch imp.i114863.net/nDVPM
Flock Audio Patch "LT” imp.i114863.net/ORmNAW
Power Conditioner:
Furman M-8Lx imp.i114863.net/ZPZn0
Furman M-8x2 imp.i114863.net/6bg0Or
Other:
sE Electronics RF SPACE Isolation imp.i114863.net/XxXgba
Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro imp.i114863.net/Ry6Ak9
Grace Design m905-BK Monitor Control imp.i114863.net/do7Xdj
PreSonus Central Station imp.i114863.net/eoP1Z
iZotope Spire imp.i114863.net/Jrm9zv
PreSonus FaderPort 16 imp.i114863.net/Qang9
TC Electronic Clarity M Stereo Loudness Meter imp.i114863.net/V1o2j
CL-1 Cloudlifter imp.i114863.net/NnWAN
Akai MPK Mini imp.i114863.net/kjoRnx
Roland MV-1 Verselab imp.i114863.net/rn4JMy
Behringer x1222 imp.i114863.net/x9Ne9x
_________________________________________________________________
Distribute your music to the WORLD and save 7% with my DistroKid VIP link.
distrokid.com/vip/thewavyway
Shop vocal plug-ins from Antares and elevate your sound!
wavyproaudio.com/collections/...
Shop some of the hottest plug-ins out, from BABY Audio.
wavyproaudio.com/collections/...
If you're a content creator, get all of your royalty-free music from Soundstripe! soundstripe.com?fpr=wayne40
SAVE 20% when you use the code: WAVYWAYNE20
Plan of Attack Notepad amzn.to/2B47r5C
"If it sounds good, it is good."
-Wavy Wayne
__________________________________________________________________
LET'S CONNECT!
Join Our Community bit.ly/2QZ6Rf3
Follow me on Instagram / wayne.wav
Like my Facebook Page / wavvywayne
Email: wayne@wavywayne.com
#WavyWayne #BeDope

Пікірлер: 379

@RipperTheEntertainer 5 жыл бұрын

Great points. Also thats a nice shirt man! .wav

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks fam. These are available on my website. www.wavywayne.com/collections/engineering-tees/products/the-wavy-way-wav-short-sleeve-unisex-t-shirt

@remotegamer 5 жыл бұрын

@@waynewavall he was tryna do was win the blue mic

@napemaesela5083 5 жыл бұрын

@mario brown why so negative

@hv2623 5 жыл бұрын

Learn the lyrics by heart

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

Facts

@freedomachine2185 3 жыл бұрын

The importance of writing real shit and not being fake af. If you feel it, the audience will feel it

@Insomnia_tic 3 жыл бұрын

Freedomachine not when you don’t have shit to write about. It’s similar to writing a narrative. If you don’t have anything you can make it up!

@freedomachine2185 3 жыл бұрын

Insomniatic 0206 there's always shit to write about. In another video this guy goes through some Eminem lyrics, one that comes to mind is him talking about how he's tired of wearing the same hat same shirt, just some regular shit. Certainly it can spice things up to exaggerate, but if you're trying to become a rap legend then you gotta have some sort of connection to the audience. Why do people like love songs so much? It's relatable! Others can win the audience by having a profound / interesting story / message. There are many ways you can write, but if it's completely made up then good luck getting to be recognized with the rap legends. But like I said I think exaggeration is always okay, unless it's a biography a book writer probably tries to creatively tell a story, not tell it word for word.

@theprophet_-__cxvii__-_8693 3 жыл бұрын

Insomniatic 0206 You guys are both right, since you totally can make up a story, but even a made up story should be relatable. All the mainstream music like Migos, NBA YoungBoy, and whoever else you can think of are rapping about shit that is super simplistic and is only relatable in the sense that when they are talking about diamonds and cars people can relate to wanting it. It’s not meaningful, and the lyrics are actually pure garbage when you read and or listen to them carefully. REAL artists you can hear their passion. Mos Def, Kanye before he was extremely famous, Wu-Tang, and even people like Outkast. You can hear where they are coming from, and you can feel how much they care about the music, and they care less about how much money their music is going to make. When you are a true artist, you choose music over money. It’s easy to rap about diamonds and be flexing about your nonexistent cash and the bitches you don’t got. Those type of lyrics are directed at young kids who think “aww shit, diamonds and money, that shit is so cool! Bitches? Yeah we love bitches.” All that shit is fake. It’s not real.

@yungkingy7204 4 жыл бұрын

We need more “Wayne” engineers

@johannmuster9726 4 жыл бұрын

My extra pair of ears are my neighbours. I got smthing else: CHECK YOUR SONG 1 DAY BEFORE RECORDING. Sometimes the song is not finished 100% (hook, lyrics) or some word or sentence is not correct (meaning). Sometimes you use the same word twice or smthing is no longer current or historical correct. It´s hard to notice that if the whole song is mastered. great video

@Daviddosi 4 жыл бұрын

Not many talking about the emotionel part When recording that should be one of the biggest priorites. Great content!

@Youss45unreleased 4 жыл бұрын

That was the first thing he tackled. Transmission of feelings through your voice

@JayYoungg 3 жыл бұрын

allin ima artist myself I have a question tho as a artist should I try and make my voice higher than what it is in the studio to show more emotion? Like that’s what everyone tells me just add more emotion but the only way I know how to do that is like I have a in the middle type of voice it’s not all the way deep but it’s also not like light. So vocal wise should I make my voice higher in the studio to add that emotion?

@eatingfear3580 4 жыл бұрын

I love this guy, if you play it at 1.25x speed it slaps a little harder

@kya9908 4 жыл бұрын

this will save me years of my life

@eatingfear3580 4 жыл бұрын

@@kya9908 Fa sho lol

@infinitecsea2229 4 жыл бұрын

Wow really made it even more enjoyable lol

@eatingfear3580 4 жыл бұрын

@@infinitecsea2229 For real lolol

@Chillcoolbro 5 жыл бұрын

This is great. The artist that I recorded I told these same exact things. I thought I was to hard on em

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

You can never be too hard on an artist. Lol

@hshm8389 4 жыл бұрын

Wayne.wav I appreciate engineers who do that!!!!

@izzetwotwo 3 жыл бұрын

@@hshm8389 wat he said

@xrk_ctrl 4 жыл бұрын

9:15 Gucci mane: aye man how was that? Wayne.wav: how did it feeeeeel? Gucci mane: huh?

@ziggythemilk 4 жыл бұрын

Drix 64 🤣🤣🤣

@jesurunisrael 4 жыл бұрын

Yes King good advice Even a step further is in the SPIRITUAL Recording your Vocals, because EMOTIONS are Only for a Few Million, but SPIRITUAL RECORDING Is A HIT for billions where Billions of People will Hear You

@cinebeatmusic307 3 жыл бұрын

Why is wavy Wayne so lit, This is the way I wish this was explained to me 10 yrs. ago.

@zaqlowell 4 жыл бұрын

This is perfect, vocal ACTOR. This is something I am desperately missing. I remember watching juice world record, he had his heart in it

@rmemba405 4 жыл бұрын

All great points. The first 2! hit me! and the part where you ask the artist how did it feel as opposed to sound...So true. Great video. Thanks Wavy Wayne. 👍☺️

@waynewav 4 жыл бұрын

Right on fam. Thanks.

@kikon88 4 жыл бұрын

This is so important I have been recording my music and probably this is the best definition of advice l have found in the internet Thank you 🙏🏻

@actualwakandangirl7121 5 жыл бұрын

I wish I had seen this video before my session, thankfully the producer was super cool and I’m proud of my project. Now I know what to watch out for next time! Thanks a bunch. 🙏🏾

@shawnmelody8346 5 жыл бұрын

I completely agree with all you say. Most of my home studio recording equipment is rather cheap and inexpensive, so preparation and recording technique are priority number one. When dealing with less than adequate equipment, it's got to be as good as it can be from the get go. +1 man!

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

You get it!!!

@jasonaspy6322 5 жыл бұрын

same boat, and you nailed it.

@deyahsteelmusic 4 жыл бұрын

would like to hear your music Shawn melody

@Numoney 5 жыл бұрын

Yo this one of the best videos I’ve watched hundreds of these this up there 💯💯

@deltamirror2010 4 жыл бұрын

Just great stuff. Great for this older timer, just getting into PT and the digital world. Great how you share your thought process as you work.

@AgentAaron 3 жыл бұрын

Can I just say I personally like the fact that you make sure we know your goat levelness and that we don’t know shit, at the beginning of vids. Knockem down and buildem up! Thanks Wayne

@TheElectricfishmusic 3 жыл бұрын

Always good points Wavy. You've got one of the best channels out there. Thanks.

@djbslowmoney1 4 жыл бұрын

I like that make adjustments to your audio gear and let your singer do there thing don’t let them hold back Great Tip Wayne..thx

@runyo24staycommitted46 5 жыл бұрын

Man your very educated in music fam great tips definitely appreciated bro will be subscribing

@albertorolon137 5 жыл бұрын

Im whith u man.... same thinking for 16 years all ready.. thats why i don't have to much beats to send every time someone askme for a beat cause all the good beat are made with the song the way it suppose to be....God Bless u man!!!

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed. 💯

@flipsergio2985 5 жыл бұрын

True to life wavy Wayne, it has to be perfect. Started out this morning finishing up a beat, and decided I would rap it up real quick and finish it within a hour. I ended up not finishing my project 6 hours later, trying to make it sound as professional sounding as possible. Well worth it to because it’s the best one I’ve made so far😎

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

It’s a process.

@jasonaspy6322 5 жыл бұрын

going to share this with my vocalists as they prepare for the next record (and great stuff for me to review all the time as well, of course). Great content, main man!

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks fam.

@aaronm5535 5 жыл бұрын

+1 be patient- So great to hear this thanks man

@samiamofficial102 4 жыл бұрын

Will use these tips for sure. I'm working on my first project in almost two years, and I want to take it to the next level. Thanks for the advice bro!!

@yuusource831 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful advice. Always looking forward to your channel. Thanks buddy 🙏🏽

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

💯

@luisfranciscoorozcoarias7922 3 жыл бұрын

Man love your swag your attitude and the way you teach. Keep on!!

@AJForShort 3 жыл бұрын

This is EXACTLY what I was looking for! Thank you so much

@waynewav 3 жыл бұрын

💯

@holliehammond7399 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best video! Wow exactly what I needed to hear today, thank you!

@vasco4397 3 жыл бұрын

You doing really amazing brotherman! Thanks for sharing such a passion and knowledge

@johntmcgill6936 4 жыл бұрын

I'm just now getting what I need to record. I have alot of experimenting to do. But when it comes to music man you gotta luv it. Its work unless you luv doing it ! Good video man

@msal 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I was getting impatient with my recording and this helped me refocus. Appreciate it.

@anonymouse7394 4 жыл бұрын

This is by far one of the most motivational and helpful videos I've heard in a while. Helped me realise stuff I wallets knew but wasn't paying enough attention to.

@facksvillain2296 4 жыл бұрын

This video should have no thumbs down, this Man knows what he's talking about!!!! Another tip, is to record a ruff draft, take it home play it a million times and then go back record the song over.

@HovDaBG 3 жыл бұрын

Bruh this information is 🔥🔥🔥🔥. Just subscribed to your channel last night & I’ve been up all night watching your videos. Great tutorials bruh 💯💪🏾

@lilian896 5 жыл бұрын

Damn, you are great Wavy! I’m listening!💎

@DomesticatedDemon 4 жыл бұрын

Great suggestions man! I love that this list wasn't like every other vocal recording tips out there, ie; Pop filter, noise gate, etc. These are such important foundations to keep in mind when recording vocals and everything else. Glad I found you 👍

@dannydieselproductions5247 4 жыл бұрын

dude great video! you deliver the message perfect. very easy to listen to

@hovc8302 5 жыл бұрын

Bro, this is what i needed exactly! I appreciate you ! Thank you my g!

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

No doubt fam.

@eryndavidson244 5 жыл бұрын

Always coming thru with the professional feeling videos fam! Should do a video showing your gear like camera, mic, different external hardware devices, monitors, interface, desk etc

@LexikMusic 4 жыл бұрын

As a rapper/producer/engineer, this video brought a whole new perspective onto things that i previously didn't consider. Thank you wavy wav!!

@AlannaSingsALot 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this advice. It even helps for someone trying to record at home on their own 🎶

@moneymayze7435 5 жыл бұрын

First of all before i ask what i need to say your channel is so underrated and that erks me I hate when people don't get the credit you should.

@alessioognibene 4 жыл бұрын

thank u so much brother, i needed this🙏🏻

@cedzimagination 4 жыл бұрын

Be a part of the music.. This one got me home.. Just subbed.. Thank you for sharing all this knowledge bro.. Respect👊🏾

@danielh9831 5 жыл бұрын

This is amazing!! can we get a cheat sheet for this or like a written list so we can read b4 we record! much love. best vid ive seen on this topic

@season6ix153 4 жыл бұрын

This was a great video.Very helpful I took a lot of info from it. Thank you Wayne wav.

@340kmusic9 3 жыл бұрын

great tips man I needed this

@dr.stevetstanko3093 5 жыл бұрын

love ya homie. great vid as usual

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fam!

@unpluggeddoug2550 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent points, Wayne! I got a lot from this. Thank you! :)

@g77222 3 жыл бұрын

THAT BEAT IS SO MASTERED LIKE OMG!!!!

@WarrenHenry 5 жыл бұрын

You better tell em brother! Great advice for the youngsters👊

@daMyahStar 3 жыл бұрын

i appreciate it bro... need to hear this

@Dgpaz69 4 жыл бұрын

Best tutorial on vocals I ever heard wav, thank you

@waynewav 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dee!

@joewhiting 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video man! Very helpful!

@jecari90 5 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the game given✊🏽 will put this to use ASAP 🌍🌍🌍

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

💯💯

@ayandathabede5100 3 жыл бұрын

great advice!!! dope man! . WAV

@joran5009 4 жыл бұрын

you´re so entertaining!!!! big video! made me laugh hard bro

@OsunaTheGreat 5 жыл бұрын

just followed you on IG and spent that last hour and a half learning from your videos!! Dope!! all helpful

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

Right on fam.

@erickendoka2953 3 жыл бұрын

This is gold thank you !

@victor-alanweeks366 5 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! Thank you!

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

💯

@jfarr206 4 жыл бұрын

This is a great video. Thanks!

@L8TLY_ 5 жыл бұрын

Yo! Thanks for the tips bruh, very, very good stuff I needed to hear and things I could use! 🙏🏾

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

💯💯

@YTKmenace 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mannn, you really helped me answer some questions & figure out what I need to do

@kjtheproof5328 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips, thanks Wayne. We gotta link up one of these days. Your gonna love my music!!

@billesposito2112 3 жыл бұрын

Holy Shit Wavy ! These are some of the wisest words I've ever heard on these tutorials especially from a engineer . Usually its all about what they can do . I couldn't agree more with all your tips . Been a professional singer for decades but only a year into Digital recording . So this is priceless to me . Funny as hell also my man . Thank you !

@flo1creative854 5 жыл бұрын

High Wayne. Just subscribed...seen a few of your videos and I am recording vocals now so this was very helpful

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for joining the family. 💯

@DalelaMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Really dope tips Broh. They will for sure increase my productions in my home studio.

@rockstarCHiiKi 4 жыл бұрын

thank you, i needed this. especially the part to really feel what im saying. you dropped gems on this one. my problem is the delivery. im a great write & really good at conveying my feelins to paper, but i have problem with the delivery. i appreciate this

@Mojardan 5 жыл бұрын

Wayne creativity level is high up there, nice

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@Javiblvck 5 жыл бұрын

Always great content !

@shirleywong812 2 жыл бұрын

Be a vocal actor! I will definitely remember it! Many thanks for your good tips.

@tattooartbytony631 4 жыл бұрын

wow!!!! what a great video thanks so much for the information

@stoicmindfulness 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful tips. Love it 😍

@whoisericevans 5 жыл бұрын

Dope video bro!!

@shawnjamesmusic8479 3 жыл бұрын

you speak from the heart ma bro thank you for this video

@kevonniles7695 4 жыл бұрын

I learn so much from this dude it's not even funny .... release !!! I live all the way in Granada... great video bruh!

@ecain6298 5 жыл бұрын

This major 💪🏽💪🏽

@coreyc1161 3 жыл бұрын

Love the knowledge my man.

@DynOmitEWright 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid my guy took alot from this as a beginner 💯

@guruhood4795 3 жыл бұрын

Dope info Sir💪🏾💪🏾

@geoenriquez1879 5 жыл бұрын

Preciate this wav 🌊

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

💯

@villville9828 5 жыл бұрын

Wav the truth!!!!!!

@allthingsfrench1391 3 жыл бұрын

I love your passion, gotta have that.

@JungleBabyMAL 4 жыл бұрын

I learned alot watching u fam preciate the tips

@produhhchild 7 ай бұрын

You’re making the world a better place 🖤

@upandrunninproductions6167 5 жыл бұрын

Had to pass this on to my peeps, to help them understand what I've been trying to tell them.

@Mike_Spor 4 жыл бұрын

im new to recording, been singing for years but stopped about 7 years ago, now i sing like axl rose...not so good, but occasionaly I kill it. I needed to hear this so badly. i keep beating myself up, trying to sing one takes, thinking i just plain suck and need to retake vocal lessons for a good 2 years, but in the meantime, I will record line by line until its perfect. thank you for the confirmation of how its done right and now im motivated again!

@bisdaakgaming2350 4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much i hope your channel grow :)

@bryanblackwell7531 4 жыл бұрын

huge fan keep tha videos comin

@cordellalexis3619 5 жыл бұрын

Thank u very much for the points god bless u

@arcangel5598 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.... Tips on types of mix to blend the voice with the background music would be a great help

@roseofcrows4740 4 жыл бұрын

Love these tips, thanks so much ☺️🖤 will be checking your prices for mixing

@casie6609 3 жыл бұрын

These tips are so helpful, thank you. I think the hardest part when I sing is putting emotion into it. Even if I hit all the notes and add vibrato and it's pretty, it can get so dull if I don't feel it, especially with slow songs haha. I also feel that memorizing the lyrics helps a lot, even if it's not an obvious change. Sometimes I don't want to because reading it off a paper or my phone when I record is easier but if you remember them then you can focus your energy and voice into making the track sound better overall. Another thing is to record with low volume with the preamp/ gain etc, you can always turn it up later. And sing pretty far away from the mic depending on how loud you sing. The most impoimportant thing is probably tone. I used to think that I could get away with adding more reverb to just make my vocals sound better but it's better to add less and have the track sounding nice from the recording. As far as vocal comping goes, do you guys think it's a good idea to record choruses on a separate track than a verse? Or do the whole song a few times and comp later? It's become more popular in the modern era but I'm still experimenting with recording. Also is it better to record mono and then make it a stereo track later? 💛💛💛