Cash The King
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I understand there aren't any 100% correct ways of doing things. If you can't help with every question, help with the one's you are knowledged on. Thanks!
1.EQ then compress or compress then EQ?
2.Hard Limiting - Do you recommend using this? Or should it be used only when there are extremly noticable peaks in the vocals?
3.Compression - When it comes down to selecting the ratio i'm totally confused on what's ''best'' to do. I understand what the ratio does but as far as getting what will bring out the best gets me. I have also read that on hip-hop vocals you want your attack and release settings set to the fastest available. What's your take or opinion on that?
4.''Ssssssss" are harsh! What EQ techniques would you suggest to help this. I've tried cutting a few dB on the hi's around 12-15Hz. Is it just better to try and work with a de-esser plug-in?
5.Adlibs - I listen to Dr.Dre mixes and try to A/B to get my adlibs to sit so nicely under the main vocal as his do. I've tried different EQ'ing and leveling techinques on different occasions. I still can't get a adlib that accents the main vocal well but also comes in nice and smooth. Is there a general level that the adlib should sit underneath the main vocal? Last, pan 100 L/R or not all the way.
Thanks for any advise you can provide. I'll be practicing and reading for more knowledge and experience in the mean time. - Cash
1.EQ then compress or compress then EQ?
2.Hard Limiting - Do you recommend using this? Or should it be used only when there are extremly noticable peaks in the vocals?
3.Compression - When it comes down to selecting the ratio i'm totally confused on what's ''best'' to do. I understand what the ratio does but as far as getting what will bring out the best gets me. I have also read that on hip-hop vocals you want your attack and release settings set to the fastest available. What's your take or opinion on that?
4.''Ssssssss" are harsh! What EQ techniques would you suggest to help this. I've tried cutting a few dB on the hi's around 12-15Hz. Is it just better to try and work with a de-esser plug-in?
5.Adlibs - I listen to Dr.Dre mixes and try to A/B to get my adlibs to sit so nicely under the main vocal as his do. I've tried different EQ'ing and leveling techinques on different occasions. I still can't get a adlib that accents the main vocal well but also comes in nice and smooth. Is there a general level that the adlib should sit underneath the main vocal? Last, pan 100 L/R or not all the way.
Thanks for any advise you can provide. I'll be practicing and reading for more knowledge and experience in the mean time. - Cash