My Top 5 VOCAL DELAY TRICKS for Radio-Ready Mixes

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My Top 5 VOCAL DELAY TRICKS for Radio-Ready Mixes
Are you puzzled about how to use delay to polish up your vocal mixes?
Then this video is for you!
Today, I’m going to show you my top 5 tricks for getting a pro vocal sound using delay.
Make sure you try at least one of these tips on a mix you’re working on as soon as possible. You’ll learn this a lot better by actually using it (as opposed to just watching me do it here!)
Questions? Comments? Leave them below!
→ And don’t forget to download my free Vocal Delay Cheat Sheet PDF.
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:25 Tip #1 - Slapback Delay
1:35 Slapback delay settings
6:25 Tip #2 - ⅛ Synced Delay
11:05 Tip #3 - EQ Your Delay
13:45 Tip #4 - Add a reverb
16:25 Tip #5 - Use Vocal Throws
18:15 Tip #6 - Use different types of delay tones
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@stanleyc6225 2 жыл бұрын

This is now my go to video for delays. So much great info.

@ricotibo7161 2 жыл бұрын

WOW. i undertand the delay and the reverb so much better. you're so good to explain those concept. thank you !!!!!

@billguitarvin 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, great, clear and easy to follow video! Hearing this made me go to your channel and check out the song in its entirety. Really well composed and catchy song, top notch arranging and mixing. Also the woman singing did a great job. She has a very cool vibe that IMHO really matches the track perfectly. Best of luck to you with your music and KZfaq channel, thanks so much for taking the time to make all of these informative videos and keep up the great work!

@dominiccrete7656 Жыл бұрын

Très bon Trucs. Merci toujours pertinent.

@DreamsongsProductions 2 жыл бұрын

All your Cubase and mixing videos are great. Good job Chris!

@RenanBEreanSound Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Chris

@grahamwitcher105 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris. A really interesting viewpoint on using delays. Great to see you using the stock Cubase plug-ins too. The Stereo Delay is great sounding and more than sufficient for most recording needs. Cheers.

@reneandrensennirod 2 жыл бұрын

I ❤️ French style music! And this one IS COOL ♨️ 💯❕ Thank you for very good tutorial! 💫👍

@jentaro 2 жыл бұрын

Very clean workflow, very smooth results. Nice work, bruv. I really enjoyed the results.

@philbartlett6918 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos Chris, thanks so much. 👍👍👍

@mikaanttila9251 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best delay tutorials - thanks!

@frankhowell8139 2 жыл бұрын

Great instructional video! I am going to give all that a try! God bless.

@mixdownonline 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy

@reziahamed6654 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks millions Chris as always.. You really showcase how Delays come in handy than reverbs at times... !!!

@markleyland2661 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video, thanks Chris. I will be putting these tips to good use.

@mixdownonline 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful, Mark!

@Frank.Zimmermann 2 жыл бұрын

That was top notch! Typical for you. 😀 Thank you, Chris, and stay safe and sound! 🙏

@mixdownonline 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks Frank!

@danieldeck7946 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic Video! 👍

@Pandore Жыл бұрын

Really nice tutorials, thanks ! I already look your tips for the reverb it's really usefull and nice explained, i want to improve my skill at mixing as musicien so, i just subscribed ! Thanks again for this work

@PetaMinter 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris, wonderful video

@fredlite Жыл бұрын

Hey Chris, that's an awesome track! 🔥 Great tutorial as well, cheers! 😀🤙

@afri-dancer9967 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing.I like the track.

@ricshaw4358 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent and to the Point

@project1265ffo 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice Chris, a lot of options !! I specially like the Vocal Throws

@mixdownonline 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@easternavstudio5889 2 жыл бұрын

thats priceless technique u have given here. thanks for your great tips

@mixdownonline 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@vllv5056 2 жыл бұрын

Sir, Thank you so much for your sharing. Loved that you would use most of the stock effects in your tutorials. Thanks again

@mixdownonline 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@orellronnebeck Жыл бұрын

THANKS MY g; MUCH LOVE

@sunpathviewer 2 жыл бұрын

Clear and concise Chris, thanks!

@mixdownonline 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Douglas!

@DJONTHETRACK985 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome bro gonna try that on my next time, thanks

@forestcochran4196 Жыл бұрын

Another fun tip for the low-budget home studio folks out there: CLA Epic! It has four different delays and four different reverbs, all of which can be mixed to taste with individual sliders *in the plugin*, high pass and low pass filters on each, and a wet/dry knob so you don't have to put it on a send if you don't want to. I like it a lot on vocals, and I've used it on my drum bus too. It was one of the first plugins I bought when I started recording a couple of years ago because it seemed like such an unbelievable deal, and I still recommend it. It's basically all of these tips in one.

@kdcyp 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris. These methods make such a difference in achieving a professional sounding mix 👍🙏

@mixdownonline 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@nikkmuzik8194 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing And very well taught Thanks sir

@_McFly_ 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah! All tricks are very good. I'll use them in my next mix!

@mixdownonline 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome :-)

@MiguelRiveraGuitar 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing Video, thank you!!!

@supareelsmusic9415 2 жыл бұрын

Master !! 👌

@mortenkalland 2 жыл бұрын

Good ideas. Beautiful song. Now I must search on stereo delay in Studio One. :)

@komet1536 2 жыл бұрын

Very good tricks again. If I need any instructions or tips on mixing, there are two guys to check first: Chris Selim and Warren Huart.

@LUCIANOGARCIAPEREIRA 2 жыл бұрын

Muito bom! Parabéns!

@quinchen5224 Жыл бұрын

This tutorial is fantastic, Thanks, man!

@mixdownonline Жыл бұрын

Hi Quin, glad it helped!

@JoePesce 2 жыл бұрын

Nice tips, and vocalist! 👍🏼

@TheSpokenWord38 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man...that brought it up for me a few notches, very good tutorial...have fun...peace

@mixdownonline 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

@mattgrou 2 жыл бұрын

I don't use these stock plugins enough! They do a great job! Thanks for the refresher!

@mixdownonline 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt! They do the job well! Thanks bro!

@YanexAudio 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you master! 🙏🙏🙏

@PicoPanesa 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid

@dkkrecords 2 жыл бұрын

not sure i replied to this tutorial, but it's a killer.....the balance of the delays towards creating a 'specialness' for vox is 'palpable' once these steps are taken....i also applied a small amount of sidechain compression on the 1/8 to boost the feedback a little....truly helpful tutorial

@piyushparmar6840 2 жыл бұрын

Great...Sir.....

@djs61909 2 жыл бұрын

New fan! Subscribed!!

@philipaaberg160 2 жыл бұрын

Really nice track, Chris! I'd buy it.

@amirsalim4008 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, great video & nice headphone

@EclectickMusic 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched a lot of reverb tutorials over the past few years. This is probably the most concise one I’ve seen. Very well explained and demonstrated my man. And tip number 5 is a new one for me. So thank you for that too!

@mixdownonline 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks and you're weclome!

@stevebeaudoin7234 2 жыл бұрын

KICK ASS CHRIS that gave me ideas and explained controls functions also thanks

@mixdownonline 2 жыл бұрын

Lol! Thanks Steve

@ivanchimoy7309 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks!

@mixdownonline 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@Gratulsangeet 2 жыл бұрын

Very nicely explain... Thanks 👍 Chris sir

@mixdownonline 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

@ealbenze 2 жыл бұрын

I love the tutorials but your killing me with the songs you are using lol i love the channel though I've learned some really amazing techniques and thank you for helping so many of us to learn valuble info and to be ready for whatever is coming after Spotifys reign of terror finally ends.

@fabricetremblay9023 7 ай бұрын

Je me suis toujours questionné sur l'utilisation du Delay dans ma musique. Et je trouve que tu expliques bien la façon de s'en servir. Merci!

@Ivan23indagame 2 жыл бұрын

Thank U

@sirousrezaie2427 Жыл бұрын

Tnx

@solitudeparade 2 жыл бұрын

Almost every single video I’ve watched demoing vocal effects and mixing has been centered around an annoying vocal track that I have to listen to for 20 minutes. This is an exception and a great track

@mullewap6670 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris.

@mixdownonline 2 жыл бұрын

Any time!

@midnightwind8067 9 ай бұрын

À l'infini (feat. Anne-Clémence Rouffet) by Chris Selim. I actually Shazam‘ed it from the video. So. There you have it.

@Frankvenice 2 жыл бұрын

I'm going to try something delay trick for my piano solo, to achieve deep but clear sound than a simply reverb. Thank to inspire me.

@mixdownonline 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Have fun!

@aneodavidmx 2 жыл бұрын

Im glad I found your channel ❤️

@mixdownonline 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found my channel too!

@Yuusou. 2 жыл бұрын

@12:34 Pro tip: use A/B settings for switching between on and off quicker :-) Great video and overview!

@mixdownonline 2 жыл бұрын

Cool, thanks!

@musicmaestrodj 2 ай бұрын

Awesome video, thanks! Do you use any of these shorter delays together at the same time? Do you insert the reverb after the delay on the same track? Thanks 🙏

@Nuwan__Madusanka 2 жыл бұрын

one of my best cubase teacher ❤

@mixdownonline 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks a lot!

@brokenegg4714 2 жыл бұрын

Cubase 10 and higher stock plugins are sooooo good.

@mixdownonline 2 жыл бұрын

Yes they are!

@muhammetulutas9896 2 жыл бұрын

We need start to finish vocal mix videos sir 🙏

@billymack4258 7 ай бұрын

Great info Chris! Was the mono delay plugin on its own FX mono channel vs the stereo delay plugin on its own stereo FX channel ? Thanks so much...😎

@DavidDiMuzio 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial, and super catchy song!

@mixdownonline 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David, that's my new single coming out in the next few weeks :-)

@AleZayas 2 жыл бұрын

@@mixdownonline you should link that kind of thing! Had to go hunt for it. Lovely song, mate!

@KenshoBeats Жыл бұрын

Perfect walk through 👍🏼 btw what song is this?

@stevesutube 2 жыл бұрын

Most helpful video I’ve seen this month. Nice one.

@mixdownonline 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! tyhanks!

@VARDON626 Жыл бұрын

dope video. i have a question though. when doing the stereo delay can you do 2 mono channels on the tracks and pan Left to n rright?

@billymack4258 10 ай бұрын

Great info Chris! Question I have my L. vocal track on a mono channel assigned to a stereo buss/ group. How how do I setup a stereo delay vs mono delay? Thank you so much!

@showahspurpleinc3446 2 жыл бұрын

As a music creator myself i always say, never depend on the equipments to do the artist homework. Drum machine and protools don't make hit songs. And most of all the hardest part. to create a balance while staying centered the artist need to find music's hole and 💍 CHUCK THROUGH IT. Lol! 🤣 However, I kinda like the melody, but i think the delivery needs justice!

@johnnatangonzalez5986 2 жыл бұрын

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@salmankhandu4173 2 жыл бұрын

Which are the best default reverb and delay default plugin which give good voice cleanness and echo in cubase 10.5 pro Thank you

@66fitton 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris, great stuff my friend!! I sometimes use a 20 millisecond delay on lead vocals live on a return channel to brighten things up, but this is a whole new way of looking at delay. Thanks for this! A quick non related question for you regarding DI tracks. Recording heavy rock gtr out of Mesa Boogie and gtr player uses wha and chorus at times. One track is the whole sound through mic on cab. Should the DI track be post wha and chorus pedal or straight out of the gtr, or should I record one of each using 2 DI boxes? Not sure what a mix engineer would be looking for. Thanks Chris!

@Nightmoore 2 жыл бұрын

Get the DI straight from the pickups. No point having a DI with effects on it. ESPECIALLY modulation effects like chorus, flangers, octave drops, etc. You have very little flexibility to change the tone once those effects are baked in. And the hard truth: Very few (if any) pedals can outperform modern high end effect plugins. Honestly, you’re better off adding modulation in post through the DAW.

@66fitton 2 жыл бұрын

@@Nightmoore Thanks for the advice bud. I used two DI's and recorded both just so I had them. I've never worked with a wha plug-in before. I guess I won't be saying that for long lol. Cheers man!

@Nightmoore 2 жыл бұрын

@@66fitton Nice. You made the right call. That really is the best of all worlds. Now you can re-amp if you want and mix in a whole other rig with that guitar. I know something like a Wah seems dumb to use as a post digital effect, but it's insane how good modern amp plugins are. In the end, it's just a pimped out filter. The wah in Neural DSP plugs and even Amplitube 5 are crazy good. I love playing with a real wah pedal as it's super fun to rock it with your foot, but being able to have total control over the pedal with DAW automation is pretty incredible too. Def worth checking out.

@billirwin1726 2 жыл бұрын

The singer is coming across as pitch perfect...but maybe her vocal line has gone through vari audio... Great job in the vocal effects...I'll be less intimidated using these however for a blues writer I'm used to hearing a way drier vocal line...but will at times do more of a rock tune. Thanks Chris...very helpful.

@anonymusum 2 жыл бұрын

I found your vid very interesting. But afterwards I was glad to make recordings and mixing only on the classical field where tricks like these are not appropriate.

@KhemBoBeatZ 2 жыл бұрын

How about make a video mixing a beat or a song from scratch and from start to end. That would help a lot of us.

@mistara1 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, what is the name of the song? Great helpful video!

@sarvar1904 2 жыл бұрын

really liked the song, where can you find it completely listen to?

@mixdownonline 2 жыл бұрын

I'm releasing this single on Nov 16th hopefully. I will add a link on this page then. Thanks, glad you like it so far!

@korkenknopfus 2 жыл бұрын

That was a long enjoyable tutorial today, very good! Regarding the concept “more feeling than hearing”, I like how you manage that the slapback delay ends this way. It is hard to hear it, but it is there, causing a global effect! I remember an old video about vocal reverb, where with eq the evident reverb could be hidden from ear, but it was there: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rK2TkpmkuuCVj5c.html I guess one can experiment with some of the tips here mixing acoustic guitar too.

@mixdownonline 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, I remember this video, that's a long time ago ;-)

@KaitavSapreMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, thanks a lot. Great song by the way, is it out?

@mixdownonline 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, the song will be out early November at the latest

@KaitavSapreMusic 2 жыл бұрын

@@mixdownonline Thanks, waiting for it. Best wishes!

@KaitavSapreMusic 2 жыл бұрын

@@mixdownonline Please do let us know when the song is out. Eagerly waiting for it! :)

@azizalami835 2 жыл бұрын

Hey chris, where can i listen to your music? I really liked this song! And thank you for these awsome tricks!!

@mixdownonline 2 жыл бұрын

I'm releasing this single on Nov 16th hopefully. I will add a link on this page then. Thanks, glad you like it so far!

@KaitavSapreMusic 2 жыл бұрын

@@mixdownonline I am really looking forward to it. What's your artist name (on Apple Music)? Is it "inKontrast"?

@mixdownonline 2 жыл бұрын

@@KaitavSapreMusic This time around, you'll be able to find it under Chris Selim :-)

@KaitavSapreMusic 2 жыл бұрын

@@mixdownonline Great, waiting for the release! :)

@leiocera2433 2 жыл бұрын

How can I see the automation on the audiowave like in 17:38?

@abaymuzikproduksiyon 2 жыл бұрын

👑✌️🙏

@mixdownonline 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@abaymuzikproduksiyon 2 жыл бұрын

@@mixdownonline I learned a lot of things from you. I am grateful to you for this

@photeinoulatsalou3629 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice. They always say mix in mono....when setting up the stereo delay, do you listen in mono?

@mixdownonline 2 жыл бұрын

I do check my mixes in mono briefly to listen if I have phase issues but for the most part, I don't care about Mono to be honest

@photeinoulatsalou3629 2 жыл бұрын

@@mixdownonline thank you. I apreciate it.

@mr50und 2 жыл бұрын

What's the name of the song? Where can you listen to it?

@MrBigbomba3 2 жыл бұрын

daaamn, where can we get this vocal from?

@mixdownonline 2 жыл бұрын

I'm releasing this single on Nov 16th hopefully. I will add a link on this page then. Thanks, glad you like it so far! But you can also listen to some of her music on Spotify. Search for Anne-Clémence Rouffet

@DJNathanPH 2 жыл бұрын

what is the software?? thanks

@mixdownonline 2 жыл бұрын

I work in Cubase as my main DAW

@timsamsung3736 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris. What's the name of the song starting at 3.30?

@mixdownonline 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Tim, that's my new single coming out in late October. (I'm not the one signing ;-)

@leandroconejo 2 жыл бұрын

@@mixdownonline great tutorial, who is singing? v nice voice

@luckypro5180 2 жыл бұрын

interesting

@MrDoru17 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderfull song ..what,s happened with it.

@mixdownonline 2 жыл бұрын

Sending this one to mastering right now, should be released in November

@32westworld52 9 ай бұрын

What’s this song name?

@dennislacroix9962 2 жыл бұрын

I was hoping you would talk about side - chaining delay... 🤔 🙄

@simpoymudita4921 2 жыл бұрын

salut

@sunnyrana914 2 жыл бұрын

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@ismatshankar8020 2 жыл бұрын

Vocal dj Shankar Babu hindi me

@dallaslarue5051 2 жыл бұрын

I still don't understand how a stereo delay can work on a mono track.

@mixdownonline 2 жыл бұрын

By using a stereo FX Channel track like in this video or my using a Stereo Channel if you want to use a Delay as an Insert plugin

@brokenegg4714 2 жыл бұрын

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