Mix Note 092 / Vocals & space New
Doubles should support the lead
Doubled words arrive late and obscure the main consonant.
The move
Align major word starts and endings while retaining small performance differences.
Do this- Align major word starts and endings.
- Keep small performance differences.
- Blend the doubles under the lead.
Listen for this.
Listen for one clear lyric with extra size behind it.
Know when to back off.
Identical timing and pitch everywhere can erase the character of a double.
Match loudness when you compare. If the original serves the song better, undo the change.
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