I frequently see the words "wet" and "dry" when reading articles on mixing; but I have yet to find a really complete definition, or info on how to set up wet and dry mixes.
I'm using the very basic Cakewalk Music Creator, which I find suitable for my current recording needs. I'm using music that has already been mixed down to a single track, then adding the vocal track(s) on top.
What I am trying to do is establish mixes that have different "depths" to the vocals, depending on the type of music - for more upbeat songs, I want the vocal "in front" of the music; for ballads, I want the vocal mixed more into the "middle" of the music. I'm not sure how to "move" the vocals front to back of the mix; and I think this has something to do with "wet" and "dry."
And, as a separate issue, has anyone found a magic formula for balancing the volume levels between music and vocals, other than just how it sounds?
Thanks for any help and suggestions that can be given to a newbie!!
I'm using the very basic Cakewalk Music Creator, which I find suitable for my current recording needs. I'm using music that has already been mixed down to a single track, then adding the vocal track(s) on top.
What I am trying to do is establish mixes that have different "depths" to the vocals, depending on the type of music - for more upbeat songs, I want the vocal "in front" of the music; for ballads, I want the vocal mixed more into the "middle" of the music. I'm not sure how to "move" the vocals front to back of the mix; and I think this has something to do with "wet" and "dry."
And, as a separate issue, has anyone found a magic formula for balancing the volume levels between music and vocals, other than just how it sounds?
Thanks for any help and suggestions that can be given to a newbie!!