My TOP 3 Vocal Delay TRICKS for PRO Vocals (any genre)

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Do your vocals just not sit right in the mix? Are they muddy or pushed back or just don't sound like your favorite bands and artists?
Today, I'm sharing my vocal delay secrets that I use on EVERY SINGLE SONG. These tricks will keep your vocals up front but help GLUE them to the song.
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00:00 - Intro
01:04 - Download My FREE Vocal Delay Guide! 🎁
02:12 - Why I Use Delay and Not Reverb
02:39 - General Strategy for Vocal Delay
03:07 - How to Set Up Aux Vocal Delay Track
03:38 - Tempo Sync Vocal Delay
04:05 - Best Practices for Setting Up Delays
04:51 - Delay Trick #1 Setup and Demo
05:34 - How to Calculate Delay Timing
08:15 - Setting the Vocal Delay Level
09:29 - EQing Vocal Delay
11:42 - Delay Trick #2 Setup and Demo
14:56 - Why Delays Need to Be Quiet
16:03 - Delay Trick #3 To Make Vocals HUGE
19:57 - Dialing in the "Crazy" Delay
20:14 - Before and After Using Delay
21:40 - Summary

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@BykoOfficial Жыл бұрын

For people who want the higher portion of the delays to come through, potentially adding a De-esser before your delay in the send chain can give you a tiny bit more wiggle room as far as when the delay vocals will start to poke out of the mix (at least in my experience)

@RaytownProductions Жыл бұрын

Great point! It definitely helps to tuck the delay into the mix more. Thanks for sharing!

@LOLPOST Жыл бұрын

This is what stuck it all together. Those harsh frequencies plus not running an extra de esser. Thanks a ton

@LennonStephens 7 ай бұрын

imogen heap has an interesting way to do this also, she copies the vocal and manually slices out all the sibilant and plosives, then feeds that into the delay

@mattacevedo2955 2 жыл бұрын

I just found you channel and between this and your vocal chain video I've gotten tons of great information. Your C6 settings from your vocal chain just work! Thanks and keep the content coming!

@MickDarkstar1 Жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and you´ve got some really good crash course material for many of my favorite VST plugins! I love that you do fair A/B comparisons in your videos, with comparable sound levels instead of showing something unprocessed that sounds low in volume and then the loud processed thing (which pleases most ears and make them think it´s better, cause it´s louder and/or has stronger volume, but probably squashed and undynamic). Just pure gold

@LOLPOST Жыл бұрын

Such a great tutorial. Perfectly in depth and informative yet interesting and not too drawn out. Needed this 👌🏾

@tristanishtar8906 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible! Thank you so much! One of the best, most well explained, and actionable tutorials I've seen on youtube. Nice job!

@raphlasne Жыл бұрын

You nailed it in this video. These are all the tricks I needed to understand.

@vkproductions42 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid & tips! Keep up the great work 👍🏼

@paulgarba6484 2 жыл бұрын

I use to mess up my vocals with delays in trying to figure out what the pros are doing. But this right here is a game-changer for me thanks, man.

@piscesman54 2 жыл бұрын

I love how you explain not only what to do and how to do it, but more importantly, why? When you understand the concept behind a technique, and what the goal is, then you can apply it in different ways, or perhaps not applying it at all in certain situations that don't call for it, instead of just mechanizing it or copying it. I tend to use the doubler effect on the Waves Manny's delay plugin, which modulates the pitch as well, and really fattens it up. But I like your approach when something more subtle is required. Rolling off those frequencies really does the trick. And that almost goes for all effects, including reverb. BTW, just subscribed. You got it.

@yesitstherealAfroHippy Жыл бұрын

Wow, this demonstration is amazing. It's so informative and well presented. I appreciate you sharing, content quality is well worth the follow.

@ratiosofcompression1527 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome tips!! I love H-Delay!!

@mossgieltomountains 2 жыл бұрын

Found your channel the other day and your videos are next level. Easy to follow and already learned so much to help improve my mixes. Thank you 🙏

@RaytownProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much :) Glad to help.

@anamtaufique Жыл бұрын

You are truly my Sensei from Today! I learn so much from your videos and i just started watching your channel from yesterday from a random youtube recommendation!

@neoNOTESdannyp071507 2 жыл бұрын

This is really great. Full of info with easy to understand explanation.

@gdub-rawk 3 ай бұрын

Great video and very clear demonstrations! I haven't used #3 before, but will definitely give a try in the future. The other two are definite go-to delays for me.

@tretadapeste 2 жыл бұрын

Really awesome man, thank you so much for sharing it. Valeu!

@ThinkerThunker Жыл бұрын

Great info. Thanks!

@tyronesellers382 Жыл бұрын

That delay really works. Thank you so much for breaking it down. Thank you. Having the tools while you work really works.

@G.Faustini 5 ай бұрын

Excelente. Obrigado pela dica.

@villiansnextdoor2703 2 жыл бұрын

Dude this video is so underrated. Most knowledgeable I’ve gotten off one single tutorial. Thanks man. You’re gonna be the roote of my success

@RaytownProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! So happy to help 🙂

@raymondspagnuolo8222 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bobby! This was very helpful. I learned a lot! AND you did this without using reverb. That surprises me. But, it works! Thanks for posting.

@Cmax15 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, even adding this to my playlist to watch all over again should I need refreshment of this knowledge that I got from you.

@joshpisawesome 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best video on vocal delay I have seen!

@2ql Жыл бұрын

By far the best tutorial about H-delay!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 1000X thanks Bobby!👌🤩

@jayakamakshianandamayi7461 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant and very helpful, thanks so much!

@AndyKingCo Жыл бұрын

Amazing vid! Thanks for the gems 💪🏻🔥

@MichaelSmith-db2vi Жыл бұрын

Dude! THANKYOU

@joebuckley9181 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another top-quality lesson, you know your stuff, God Bless Ya Brother!

@remuslamark6117 Жыл бұрын

Great job very simple explaining

@adeofbass 2 жыл бұрын

Wow!! Thank you do much. Stumble on this channel on my daily 'learning curve' search. Instantly went with this on my new track - instant improvement. Wonderful

@RaytownProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad it was helpful!

@Dave-Rough-Diamond-Dunn 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip, definitely trying it!

@Tjene2 7 ай бұрын

It's crazy, thank you so much dear Sir.

@johnsavageau1776 Жыл бұрын

Up until now I've avoided delays or used them sparingly at best relying more on reverbs and have some good results, but also some I haven't been happy with. These tricks give me a much better idea how I can use delay successfully in my music. I've got the H-Series so will try out these tricks with some of my recordings - this is a really good overview on how to use delay - better than I've seen in a lot of other videos....... I feel like I can put this to immediate use. Thanks!

@RaytownProductions Жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much for the kind comment. It means the world to me that you are getting something out of the tutorial. Cheers!

@jeffsternon5062 Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial ! Sub is well deserved

@philipgoff2461 Ай бұрын

Thank you for an excellent video

@curtismech 2 жыл бұрын

This was excellent! Lots of great suggestions here! Thanks!

@RaytownProductions 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you found it helpful! Cheers to you!

@TrungKuOfficial 9 ай бұрын

thank you so muchhhh❤❤❤

@ellz6863 Жыл бұрын

This really helps

@roelgarcia Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial, thanks!

@mattnolen1523 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff 👍 thank you

@alejandrososa2310 Жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation, thank you very much for sharing your knowledge, it has been very useful for my learning. Greetings from Argentina

@leonkloosterman 2 жыл бұрын

Nice, going to try this out, sounds clear

@silkroad1201 11 ай бұрын

I love mixing. There's so much room for activities!

@aesoundforge Жыл бұрын

Very cool. I did not realize you could have 3 delays all at once. Definitely going to try. Great vid. Vocalist in the song is really great! Cool track.

@TheSeangerber 2 жыл бұрын

I have the H delay and no Idea how to use it, so glad I found this

@relaxingsounds1386 2 жыл бұрын

Clearly explained. Well done.

@PRIYANXOFFICIAL 2 жыл бұрын

So helpful tutorial, thank you Raytown Production.

@gustavogugateixeira Жыл бұрын

I use some of these tricks on my delays, but you showed some even better. Thank you.

@EirikHasselberg 2 жыл бұрын

I have usually stopped at one delay, and then often when it is supposed to be audible. I will definitely try this trick out! For that larger than live sound I often go with a reverb with a predelay around 125 ms.

@RaytownProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Video coming soon my my reverb tricks 😉

@angieleung5663 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video, awesome content

@ricknemrecords 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome tips, thanks bro....

@rogerp7743 Жыл бұрын

So glad I clicked on this video. I hit the subscribe button and I will be following! Good shit

@mxrvin2700 4 ай бұрын

Perfect

@theofficialjizzy 10 ай бұрын

wow crazy vocalist love the sound!

@DUBAIGAMES9 Жыл бұрын

Amazing lessons bro, thank you very much🙏🏻🇦🇪

@DariuszBlasi Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Good and clear explanations. Just like your delays. :)

@ly75020 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you from France, it's very very helpful

@1infantking Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot

@kiriyakov Жыл бұрын

Very useful video 👍

@lostee2001 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@riza120db 2 жыл бұрын

Very useful !!!!

@lucas11__ Жыл бұрын

Man i've learned so much from you thanks

@darbomusic Жыл бұрын

Subscribed, nice video :)

@downcode Жыл бұрын

Sounds nice, I'll have to try #3. Although the vocals in that mix still feel a bit buried and in the background. I like them to be the most important element, top priority. Thanks for the tips

@NoStringsAttached88 Жыл бұрын

LOVING THE CHANNEL!! Question for this, would you do the three delay trick for lead obviously, but also the backings, harms , doubles, etc?

@borisvillar 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video I have this delay plugin I will try this out thank you 🙏

@IKTAJJ Жыл бұрын

i am going to try this out now

@mcdove Жыл бұрын

For added Glue, I recommend side chaining the reverb and delay sends bus to the lead vocals

@caiogracco9129 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! Hearing and Feeling : tricky limit.

@letsmakemusic7132 Жыл бұрын

Best vocal delay tutorial

@Ugantofficial89 9 ай бұрын

Veri nice

@step62 Жыл бұрын

Nice ! I like using a de-esser on my delay and reverb

@stanlee24 2 жыл бұрын

This was what I wanted to learn..... never stop learning

@kitheartist 2 жыл бұрын

This video made me subscribe. I will definitely use these tips because I love delay. I might never use reverb on my vocals ever again lol just kidding, but delay has always been my favorite out of the two.

@istike29 Жыл бұрын

amazing video

@SouthYarraMan Жыл бұрын

Brilliant expo. Please can you make a video about mixing with micro delays on different instruments such as drums and perc, guitars or whatever elements you think would be best candidates. Many thanks.

@user-qi9fv6yj2r Жыл бұрын

Очень познавательный урок 👍

@JoyfulWAVE Жыл бұрын

YES !!! 👍

@edwinmdunge3919 Жыл бұрын

nice work bro

@MNmusic2024 Жыл бұрын

Great trick

@akeyzstudio6620 2 жыл бұрын

you are the best most of all we watch on youtube are all lies but you are real

@BirdYoumans 2 жыл бұрын

Just found you and watched a couple of your vids. Less is more! A man after my own heart. Just because one can doesn't always mean one should. With all of the tools available to us today it's way easy to over do it and just wash out a mix giving it no punch or definition and we're going "I've got fifteen plugs on this so why doesn't it sound good" lol! I like your approach even tho my music is definitely a different genre, the principles still remain largely the same for a clean punchy defined mix. I only wish I had had these tools when I was doing my first six CD's. We hardly had enough tracks back then to do the job much less the plugins and of course no computer at all. For that matter, the first studio I worked in back in the 60's had two Ampex 2 tracks and we spliced quarter inch tape with a razor blade. Now we have Disney world on a lap top lol! Not quite that simple, but you get the point. Kudos my friend!

@rlbjr5811 Жыл бұрын

Best reverb video for 2023 👌

@wondercreation6290 Жыл бұрын

thank you bro for detail ...I am from Nepal

@ourcadence7681 2 жыл бұрын

Bangin

@simonslee73 Жыл бұрын

A lot of mixers talk about using a dotted quarter or eighth for one side of the crazy delay. It really draws your attention to it as it creates a different groove

@RaytownProductions Жыл бұрын

Yes! I totally agree. It also just makes it sound interesting when used right...

@MiguelLSilva-ef5is 8 ай бұрын

Great stuff! Thanks for sharing! Question: if the channel with the delay plugin in it is used for sending just one vocal is it technically the same to adjust the vox send to the delay channel or just move the delay channel fader?

@jimijaudio9714 2 күн бұрын

Your technique sounds killer

@kowloonbroadcast Жыл бұрын

hey, i’ve watched the video about a month or 1.5 ago and actually tried these delay techniques pretty much exactly the way they are presented here just to test out how they would show themselves in different scenarios straight “out of the box”, and gotta say these points are pretty solid. after that I aimed to bring some of my creative thought to the concept and found that there’s a great trick that may be added on top of any of these delays: basically it’s working separately on the filters (here you use the ones that are provided in delay plugins) as a separate closing step in a chain - use any separate filter, 3rd prty or included in a DAW, that supports sidechain input and feed it with the signal of dry vox, so it responses to its dynamics and moves cutoff frequency reacting to side-chained signal. through experimenting with it i preferred using both HP and LP filters this way. LP can be targeted at frequencies close to what you’ve shown here, and HP - somewhere around the fundamental of a typical vocal performance (~200Hz), setting the amplitude of the filters to move within slight spread of 3-7%, with resonance set for both at around 10%-11% (static value, not affected by side-chain). pretty much worked great with every delay from this video on different vocal tracks in various projects regardless of any input differences. summing up - brightens up the overall vocal performance in a dynamic manner in sync with the elements of a track & filters’ reactive subtle resonant movements add just a sparkle of characteristic sweep to resulting sound image. since the movement is really subtle within the specified few percentage points, it comes across causing no audible harshness to the sound, but rather enriches it. anyway, if anyone would be bored (loool) - feel free to try this out, worked like a charm in all of my tests. it’s highly possible that you will find it to be working as well. Bobby, thanks for the tips, turned out to be useful in my workflow.

@RaytownProductions Жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear that! So glad you found them helpful :)

@MrRigazzi Жыл бұрын

got my thumb brother this is a great tutorial

@garbman Жыл бұрын

I do the same thing, But I use a guitar slap back all the time on my vocals, with little tweaks. I also put a longer one on.

@Wyld.. Жыл бұрын

God bless you

@kendomixes Жыл бұрын

Wait... you apply all three approaches together to the track?? 🤯 I use approach 3 on every mix, usually shorter delays and often use a dotted or triplet on the one channel (not saying what I'm doing is right/good). All three seems like it would be busy and aren't you doubling up at least one of the delays (in approach 1 you use a 1/4 delay and then you apply the same delay to one of the channels in approach 3). I will definitely give it a try - creating space for the vocal is so important especially in heavier tracks. Love your channel, your explanation, and the FB group. Thank you!

@Luan_araujo91 Жыл бұрын

Man this is dope! A night and day tutorial. Congrats! Do u think that Reverb in this situation isn't necessary or Just The combination of delays excludes The Reverb?

@RaytownProductions Жыл бұрын

I've done it both ways. I tend to use much more delay than reverb because it tends to push the vocalist too far back in a mix. Hope that helps!

@k0d4m4 2 жыл бұрын

ay cubase gang. great video man +sub

@dashradio1 Жыл бұрын

Love the video learn a new way to use delay will be checked no out your video.

@mattsmithsongs Жыл бұрын

this is an awesome technique. thanks Bobby! would you recommend doing this only to the main vocal or to harmonies as well?

@RaytownProductions Жыл бұрын

I know this is a generic answer here but it depends haha. Sometimes the song sounds really good when the harmonies on the sides are really dry and tight. Other times it's cool to give the harmonies a ping pong delay to help make them feel more 3D. Most of the time I would say I probably use a lot of these tricks on the harmonies as well. Hope that helps!

@AntonioRockGP 2 жыл бұрын

Cute! Now automate the sends so that the mix gets more interesting 🤘 I also use a slap back with heavy saturation on it. But never all of them at once... Automate, automate, automate