Ujn Hunter
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I setup all my vocal tracks with the same "preset" FX which is basically just some reverb (which helps me hear myself through the music) with the monitor volume cranked. I'll record a scratch take or two then create a second vocal track and sing along to the original track, sometimes I'll create a third track and sing along to both the original vocal tracks, then I'll alternate my takes going from 1, 2 & 3 until I feel like I've got got 2 or 3 takes that all sound good together (phrasing, sync, pitch, etc...) then I remove the FX and comp the best sections.
If I need a backing vocal, I'll just sing along to my newly comped take. I'll almost always sing the entire song all the way through, even if I mess up, unless I totally botch it from the first line or something. Having your melody mapped out on a separate track w/ piano is super helpful too to get the first few takes down, then I usually remove it. Cool thread to see what everyone's process is.
If I need a backing vocal, I'll just sing along to my newly comped take. I'll almost always sing the entire song all the way through, even if I mess up, unless I totally botch it from the first line or something. Having your melody mapped out on a separate track w/ piano is super helpful too to get the first few takes down, then I usually remove it. Cool thread to see what everyone's process is.