Overview
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Learn a professional mixing technique in Logic Pro 11 to make vocals stand out above instrumental tracks using sidechaining compression. Discover how to address the common problem of vocals getting buried in the mix, even during early mastering stages, by implementing a ducking effect that automatically creates space for vocal elements. Explore the setup process for rhythm instrument stacks, configure compressor settings for optimal vocal clarity, and understand the differences between RMS and peak detection modes. Master the use of detection filters to fine-tune the sidechaining response and see the complete workflow from identifying vocal-instrumental clashing through to achieving the final polished result where vocals consistently sit on top of the instrumental arrangement.
Syllabus
0:00 Overview
1:08 Vocal & Instruments Clashing
2:13 Rhythm Instrument Stack
3:01 Compressor Settings
4:48 RMS vs. Peak
6:54 Vocal Ducking the Instrumental
8:14 Detection Filter
9:30 Final Result
10:29 Wrap Up
Taught by
MusicTechHelpGuy