Mix Note 093 / Vocals & space New
Duck the effect, keep the tail
A beautiful reverb masks words while the singer is active.
The move
Use the dry vocal to gently duck the reverb return, then let it recover in the gaps.
Do this- Send the dry vocal to the reverb sidechain.
- Duck the return gently during words.
- Let it recover in the gaps.
Listen for this.
Listen to phrase endings and the next entrance.
Know when to back off.
A fast recovery can make the ambience surge between syllables.
Match loudness when you compare. If the original serves the song better, undo the change.
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Keep working.
094 / Vocals & spacePredelay makes room for wordsReverb arrives immediately and pushes the singer backward.095 / Vocals & spaceKeep screams from setting the whole chainA screamed section overwhelms settings that suit the clean vocal.096 / Vocals & spaceHarmony width needs a centerWide harmonies sound impressive but the melody loses its anchor.
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