This tutorial is a clip from a 20 minute four part video course on MyMixLab titled “How to Record Vocals” where I also show you acoustic treatment, how to setup and record thru my analog gear, and how to track your vocals in Ableton. Link to purchase the full course mymixlab.com/product/how-to-record-vocals/
@damionjohnson95873 жыл бұрын
Would you recommend Zen go
@TMT-om4ii3 жыл бұрын
Hey reid what’s the difference between Vintech X73 and apollo do Vintech make vocals sound more musical ?
@LouisSerieusement Жыл бұрын
0:57 loved the puppet sliding under the desk to connect the mic output 😂
@kaizenkltr3 жыл бұрын
This puppet is listening to my conversations cuz i swear we were having a debate about this like 20 minutes ago😂
@houseofgraceworship Жыл бұрын
Ur videos are all fire ❤
@thatboychub9963 Жыл бұрын
Shoutout the realest puppet in the game.. itssss showtime 💪🏾💪🏾
@iamkarramusic3 жыл бұрын
Answering all the important questions 🔥
@TMT-om4ii3 жыл бұрын
What makes difference between apollo and Vintech x73 in vocals
@AlinaSweetx11 ай бұрын
How do you get 8 FX inserts in apollo console?
@djcj3 жыл бұрын
Thank you !
@justinhodges16289 ай бұрын
Can you print limiting vocals in UA CONSOLE to help control a heavy dynamic performance with the Slate ML1? Will it mess up the VMS mic collection accuracy in your DAW? THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR VIDEOS!
@victornico3 жыл бұрын
Realest puppet back at it again with the most disrespectful videos in the game!
@SWHATEVAH2 жыл бұрын
How can I use autotune while I'm recording vocals? The studio I used to go to- we had it that way so I could reference it as I record my vocals. I use abelton live 11. Scarlett.
@damionjohnson95873 жыл бұрын
Hey 👋😄 im🇯🇲 Jamaica and I have been following you for over 6 years you thought me how to mix from I had Ableton lite and now I have sold over a 70 dubplates, Thank you so much I have one request can you do a vocal on how to mix modern sounding dancehall vocals that new sound like skillibeng or chronic law sound please bro 🙏🙏💓
@billymack4258 Жыл бұрын
What is your DAW mic input recording level set at -18 -16 -12 etc...? Thanks
@wolfmanemusic Жыл бұрын
Thanks man so helpful!
@guilladogui8259 Жыл бұрын
do you get delay on the vocals? like the vocals recording a little behind from the instrumental? i noticed some headphone bleed and it sounded like the beat wasn't at the same time
@justincallender2582 жыл бұрын
Between the Avalon and the Manley Vox box which one do you prefer?
@AlinaSweetx11 ай бұрын
How did you get 8 fx inserts in the uad apollo console?
Hey Reid for some reason when I mute my daw nothing gets recorded
@VinceProducer3 жыл бұрын
Hey Reid, quick question about your UAD Console interface: How did you set it up to get 8 Inserts on your Analog 1 Track? I only have 4 Inputs and I don't find an option to increase it. Thank you!
@jaavedfilms81723 жыл бұрын
Yo true i have the same question.
@VinceProducer2 жыл бұрын
I would highly appreciate your anwer Reid, I still didn't found an answer for this issue. Thanks!
@no_iris98682 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure it's cause he has the apollo 8...more channels...I just bought the the twin x...which is 2
@soundofpatrick2 жыл бұрын
Channel DSP Pairing maybe
@BlurredTrees2 жыл бұрын
By using Luna.
@JayyReezy2 жыл бұрын
heat about with pre amp
@alexsito011 Жыл бұрын
Why the console input doesn’t show you the buttons you turned on in the Apollo, In the minute 1:20
@gerry93372 жыл бұрын
Omg this is so smooth new viewer here how can u control ur doll smoothly xD
@Mr.Plutonium3 жыл бұрын
So I can't use the insert effects I hear while you "UAD monitor" in something like OBS in real time for others to hear?
@nayuki20203 жыл бұрын
for that, choose "UAD REC", so that the effects gets printed.
@Only1Science3 жыл бұрын
Seasoned engineer here! One thing I never see anyone talk about is immediate playback. Yes, the sauce is being monitored, but when the artist needs immediate playback, they want to hear the same thing. A video explain that might be useful for the folks new to UAD. Just a thought. Peace!
@ReidStefanMusic3 жыл бұрын
Load the same plugin chain in your DAW
@aceaveli40083 жыл бұрын
quick question im using an external preamp with my Apollo x6 to track vocals should my Apollo x6 input be on line level or mic level ?
@ReidStefanMusic3 жыл бұрын
Line level
@eugenm6375 Жыл бұрын
I have one question. I use the Apollo Twin with Neumann TLM 49. Why I have to rise the mic gain to its maximum and load an pre amp and hit it Hard too, to reach - 20 dB (what is still quite) to hear myself on my headphones?
@cellly1105 ай бұрын
You may have the “PAD” option on in the UAD Console -Unclick the PAD button in UAD Console
@impolitikful Жыл бұрын
why put the reverb on aux if UAD MOD is on?
@KimchiTheKimch2 жыл бұрын
Hey stefan, i have the Apollo 4x Thunderbolt, but I don't get any input. It worked on my Macbook, but does not work on my Alienware Area51M- R2 which is Thunderbolt compatible. I can hear output, and watch youtube with the Apollo, but when I want to record nothing gets through. Do you have any idea what could be wrong?
@ReidStefanMusic2 жыл бұрын
There are only 3 supported PCs that work with Apollo and Alienware isn’t one of them. Windows is generally a hot mess for audio engineer because it doesn’t handle low latency audio well. It’s a huge limitation of the operating system
@royallmuzikproductionzuk791211 ай бұрын
Hey Reid for artists who love auto tune where would you place the auto tune in the interface? Cheers
@ReidStefanMusic11 ай бұрын
In the console app in the first FX insert slot
@GeoffHulten8 ай бұрын
Ur a super weirdo. I love it! Thanks for this.
@Patryk-vk7nqАй бұрын
Could someone tell me why the level meter on UAD console clips while using plug ins (only monitoring), but it doesn't clip on logic
@ReidStefanMusicАй бұрын
Lots of devices display full volume audio at 0.0dB as “red on the meter” but that doesn’t mean your levels are exceeding 0.0 and actually clipping
@prod_jb94292 ай бұрын
can i connect a hardware preamp to a apollo solo using the line input as i'm doing on my ssl2+
@ReidStefanMusicАй бұрын
Yes
@jermainesmith63153 жыл бұрын
I switched from Apollo 8 BLK face to Burl 16 via madi. I love the sound but I do missed this UAD console.
@ReidStefanMusic3 жыл бұрын
As a frequent vocal engineer, I’d take the Apollo latency free workflow regardless of how much better any other interface sounds 💯
@049Studio3 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to have autotune as an insert but only for monitoring, and still being able to print the vocal with a chain with a compressor and an EQ?
@ReidStefanMusic3 жыл бұрын
Yes 😍 The Compressor/Eq could come from a unison insert that gets printed while the Autotune is a regular insert for the headphone mix only
@049Studio3 жыл бұрын
@@ReidStefanMusic yes, that’s what I usually do with the Avalon unison plug-in, but I was wandering if there’s a way to print a vocal with that, a CL1B and a maag for example…while still being able to use the autotune just for monitoring purpose
@kingyasofficial3 жыл бұрын
@@049Studio i know what you’re saying and no its no way that i know that could do that
@211MakinHits Жыл бұрын
Awesome video
@GiuseppeCapaccio2 жыл бұрын
When I record with the Neve 1073 in unison mode the sound is distorted but I don't see any peaks. How do I resolve?
@kingyasofficial2 жыл бұрын
put the red nob at 35
@kingyasofficial2 жыл бұрын
and if you want your output louder i usually just compress a lil bit and turn the output up through the compressor
@malapauta3 жыл бұрын
reid what audio interface you recommend for a home studio around 300$ ? i trust your input please answer
@ReidStefanMusic3 жыл бұрын
A pre-owned Apollo Twin solo
@George-nx8zu2 жыл бұрын
When I have the UAD Rec button set, it doesn't seem to print the wet signal to Ableton. What am I missing?
@jayvonalnthen38792 жыл бұрын
It only prints the material on the channel itself, not the aux. If that’s your question If you want to print it with the reverb you’d have to run it as an insert and use the dry/wet knob
@artistahmed2663 жыл бұрын
I love ur Channel much respect 4 ur work.. Wich mic do u recommend up to 3.000$? Thx u in advance..
@ReidStefanMusic3 жыл бұрын
Lauten Audio Eden
@artistahmed2663 жыл бұрын
@@ReidStefanMusic thank u so much 👍🏻
@olyi.0075 Жыл бұрын
Hi stefan, How come you have 8 plugin slots on each channel o your console daw, while mine And most video online ppl have just 4 slots. Any help Thank you
@ReidStefanMusic Жыл бұрын
Right click above your audio tracks in the top left corner of protools arrangement window, and enable inserts E-H… it sounds like you only have inserts A-D visible
@olyi.0075 Жыл бұрын
@@ReidStefanMusic First of, thank you for even replying a 2yr old video comment, you the best puppet, no disprespect. My question was your plugin inserts for mic line, increased from 4 slots to 8 slots, even I yu loaded just 2plugins. Is it because your were tracking with LUNA, is that a hidden feature. Thanks once again.
@ryanw93073 жыл бұрын
Hey Reid, would you apply the same setup for recording and setting levels for acoustic guitar?
@ReidStefanMusic3 жыл бұрын
Yes 👍🏻
@ryanw93073 жыл бұрын
@@ReidStefanMusic Also, just watched the videos and noticed you don’t put anything on the unison in console. I usually put a preamp on it. Is there a reason why I shouldn’t do that or why you don’t?
@ReidStefanMusic3 жыл бұрын
@@ryanw9307 unison prints process audio into your DAW. I only want to record dry signal
@gurumajuindonesia3 жыл бұрын
how to record both DI signal and WET signal using Apollo Twin?
@ReidStefanMusic3 жыл бұрын
You must choose either dry or wet audio to be sent to your DAW
@TheOfficialBlvckSpider2 жыл бұрын
Dam so ive been using my apollo wrong? I dont use plugins i just use the interface how it is
@MaxParkerMusic Жыл бұрын
This is amazing as I dive in with UAD - thank you Reid
@johndough62603 жыл бұрын
Are you able to use a external microphone preamp and also use the UAD console?
@ReidStefanMusic3 жыл бұрын
Yes I cover exactly this in the full length version of this course that is for sale on MyMixLab. Link in bio
@johndough62603 жыл бұрын
@@ReidStefanMusic Okay I’ll definitely invest because that takes everything to a completely different level sonically!
@kaizenkltr3 жыл бұрын
Since im "early" can i ask a question? I've got a pretty terrible USB microphone, it hinders my inflections while reciting lyrics and clips way too often, as well as SO MUCH high end, any tips for mixing? Its the "Samson" blah blah i forgot its name
@ReidStefanMusic3 жыл бұрын
Use a better pop filter and move closer
@kaizenkltr3 жыл бұрын
@@ReidStefanMusic i cant thank you enough realest puppet
@Kosich23 жыл бұрын
what happens with the gain knob of the slate vms one preamp?? please let me know :)
@ReidStefanMusic3 жыл бұрын
I asked Steven slate this and he said You can use an Apollo instead of the Slate interface that comes with the mic and still get correct results
@Kosich23 жыл бұрын
@@ReidStefanMusic thanks! great job with Izotope club by the way.
@TitanandBoltGaming3 жыл бұрын
What if you are singing loud? Would you want to turn it down to prevent clipping? I sometimes have belting and high dynamics in my vocals and always struggle when to have certain levels when going from low to high and vice versa
@ReidStefanMusic3 жыл бұрын
Yes reduce the input gain volume to accommodate louder singing, then turn it back up for quieter parts
@damvgebeatz2 жыл бұрын
@@ReidStefanMusic i’ve tried to do that, but it takes away the feel it that makes any sense I lower the knob on the Neve 1073 from 60 all the way to 30 (passing the OFF knob) because artists i record are recording rap vocal. Anyways I don’t see anyone out here with a video of them having their knob that low, im so confused. I have a Sony C-100 to Neve 1073Pre Amp to Tube Tech CL1B Compressor on the Uad console I like to record vocals from the range of -15 to -8db since I wan’t to avoid clipping but Im confused at the fact that I see people recording at like -3 to -5db (i always tend to think how do you avoid all that clipping, Especially on Addlibs/Doubles
@lukeGGlee Жыл бұрын
@@damvgebeatz you can bring up the volume later but for recording you just a good clean sound if thats what ur going for. And if the vocals is quiet bus your instruments and turn down the volume so that vocals are louder than the instruments bus
@bovinebloodline3 жыл бұрын
Do you ever use the Manley voxbox as the pre amp ?
@ReidStefanMusic3 жыл бұрын
I don’t use unison plugins because it records the processing. I want dry recordings in my sessions
@bovinebloodline3 жыл бұрын
@@ReidStefanMusic that makes sense 💯
@cobie19903 жыл бұрын
@@ReidStefanMusic just asked this I will delete my comment but I see unison slot actually make you use alot of gain to get a nice signal
@wannahavesomeberries2 жыл бұрын
Did you change your haircut?
@WIIMTheMusician2 жыл бұрын
What’s the best mic I can get for $500-$700? I currently have the Blue Bird and it’s got a nice high-end, but almost no low end warmth, even through the Apollo + pre-amps. Any recommendations?
@ReidStefanMusic2 жыл бұрын
Just sing close to the mic for more warmth
@SoundConstraints2 жыл бұрын
UAD recommends hitting -20db - -18db on mic input (after unison slot) btw, this is what their plugins and converters are set to.
@girolamo5637 Жыл бұрын
-18db on the Interface?? or in the DAW?
@SoundConstraints Жыл бұрын
@@girolamo5637 if you were to play back your recording in your DAW dry (no effects) it should be around -18 on average.
@SoundConstraints Жыл бұрын
Loud Peaks might hit -12
@JayAdams7772 жыл бұрын
Do you offer paid coaching phone calls
@ReidStefanMusic2 жыл бұрын
No I don’t. Only public videos for everyone
@jet_lif36792 жыл бұрын
Hey Reid quick question.Can you make a tutorial on how to make a vocal template on protools? I usually buy presets but I wanted to learn how to make my own vocal template and seeing if you can help 😊🤘🏾
@DominicOliverMusic3 жыл бұрын
Hello stefan thanks for the advices.though i do orchestral music...your advices are amazing and great to know still😉👍👍
@lu.smoove3 жыл бұрын
Quick question Reid, I have a compression chain on my console that I like to print on my vocal recordings. The issue I’m having is a slight delay when it’s going into Logic to record. Any tips of how to get rid of that latency? Or how to turn off the monitoring in my in-ears whilst recording?
@ReidStefanMusic3 жыл бұрын
Mute the Logic channel while recording. You should hear yourself thru UAD console app not your DAW
@ForTheForsaken3 жыл бұрын
$500 microphone mr puppet? You think I'm made of money!? Nice video I will look into apollo and see what it's all about
@bovinebloodline3 жыл бұрын
That mic is worth it tho if u can ever get it esp with the mic emulators it comes with
@ForTheForsaken3 жыл бұрын
@@bovinebloodline what's it called do you know?
@ReidStefanMusic3 жыл бұрын
@@ForTheForsaken Slate ML1
@ForTheForsaken3 жыл бұрын
@@ReidStefanMusic thank you kindly
@hellojupiter.mynameiswine.81163 жыл бұрын
I used pre fader metering and was peaking at 10 dB, but then unintentionally recorded all my vocals on a track that I put a vocal chain. On those I was peaking around -3 dB. Will my recording be okay?
@YungKaioken2 жыл бұрын
bruh the way you slid underneath your desk WITH the camera your hand proves you've done that way too much lol how's your back ??
@aldomendez22113 жыл бұрын
Great! maybe a video about mastering with UAD plugins?
@Number1ReggaeHunter Жыл бұрын
I dont get how this mic and other mics i see on youtube that are less expensive than my Neuman TLM 103 sound alot better. wtf.
@seymourdollas2250 Жыл бұрын
nice video. good info, though i couldnt help to notice that when you went to uad console, your analog one didn't have any of the volume settings you did. not for the preamp knob, 48v, or low end. i noticed you also didn't mention how to record using the ml-1 if your going to be using virtual mix rack and not unison of any "headphone sauce"
@lightenoir95443 жыл бұрын
Wow I´m first?
@sanzayhbarailie72783 жыл бұрын
Dude get a haircut Seems like it's grown
@vonmari46523 жыл бұрын
sadly no industry songs that are charting right now are recorded on UAD interfaces.... uad is a big scam
@ReidStefanMusic3 жыл бұрын
I’d love to know how you’ve verified this 🤣
@seangill24133 жыл бұрын
I use an sm7b with a cloudlifter through an apollo twin x. I can only manage to bring it up to 24db on the preamp before I start to hear the noise floor. Is that normal for other sm7b users?
@ReidStefanMusic3 жыл бұрын
When I use my SM7b and Apollo I put the input gain all the way up. I don’t have a cloud lifter but I also don’t have noise floor problems even at 100% gain
@seangill24133 жыл бұрын
@@ReidStefanMusic Wow I've been trying to solve this issue for a minute and even got new mogami cables so I think my mic is broken. Thanks for the response Reid