Combining two versions of the same track?

[ClapHands]

Recently I've been recording my band's new song, and though I haven't had much trouble with the instruments and lead vocal, I have been having difficulty with backup vocals. So far I've recorded two versions of the same part and only intended to use one of those, I still can't the presence I want after getting a much better sound the second time. It just sounds kind of weak. For the sake of being able to experiment, I also kept the original take of that vocal track. So I'm wondering, could it work to combine the two? Maybe by panning each hard left and right?

 

[bouldersoundguy]

Double-tracking is done all the time with the intent of combining them, so there's no reason not to try.

 

[matttheaxe]

I rarely ever have just one vocal track going on. For leads, I have 1 track full and centered and another recorded track (not copy paste) a bit lower in volume and panned right 60%. You need to make sure the tracks are timed about perfect for that.
For back ups I use any where from 4 to 8 tracks (various panning and effects)

Try this one out:

http://www.ourstage.com/tracks/UFSXWCZSQMPE-like-that-sugar

 

[CFox]

Recently I've been recording my band's new song, and though I haven't had much trouble with the instruments and lead vocal, I have been having difficulty with backup vocals. So far I've recorded two versions of the same part and only intended to use one of those, I still can't the presence I want after getting a much better sound the second time. It just sounds kind of weak. For the sake of being able to experiment, I also kept the original take of that vocal track. So I'm wondering, could it work to combine the two? Maybe by panning each hard left and right?

Hi, compress your BV's ( whether for one or many ) and try rolling off the bass all the way to 300Hz ( experiment with slope ). This way they sound like a consistent layer in the background that does not interfere with the MVox.

 

[Yammie072]

instead of taking the time to ask us, since this is such an easy procedure (its a matter of setting a pan and taking a listen) - it'll probably be best if you just try it and take a listen. Then decide for yourself.

 

[benage]

Hi, Are the backing vocals singing the same notes as the lead?This will give you a certain thickness, but sometimes you need to sing a harmony line using other notes in the chords to give it a full sound.

I rarely ever have just one vocal track going on. For leads, I have 1 track full and centered and another recorded track (not copy paste) a bit lower in volume and panned right 60%.l]

Dosen't this make the lead vocal sound like it's slightly leaning to the right?