Mix Note 091 / Vocals & space New
Tune the note, not the consonant
Pitch correction warbles across unvoiced sounds and transitions.
The move
Focus edits on voiced note centers and relax correction over intentional slides.
Do this- Focus correction on voiced note centers.
- Relax it over consonants and slides.
- Check the full phrase against the harmony.
Listen for this.
Compare complete phrases, including the approach to each note.
Know when to back off.
Key detection is a suggestion; passing notes and borrowed chords may be intentional.
Match loudness when you compare. If the original serves the song better, undo the change.
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Keep working.
092 / Vocals & spaceDoubles should support the leadDoubled words arrive late and obscure the main consonant.093 / Vocals & spaceDuck the effect, keep the tailA beautiful reverb masks words while the singer is active.094 / Vocals & spacePredelay makes room for wordsReverb arrives immediately and pushes the singer backward.
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