How Many Plugins Should You Use?? (Mixing Vocals)
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⏰ TIME STAMPS
0:00 - intro
0:50 - before and after vocal mixing
1:55 - why EQ before compression?
2:45 - high pass filtering
3:30 - subtractive EQ with FabFilter Pro-Q
5:00 - compressor settings for vocals
5:49 - de-esser settings for vocals
6:30 - multiband compression
7:10 - how I use a multiband compressor
9:55 - gentle compression with CLA 2A
10:13 - refining EQ and high pass filtering
11:14 - distortion at 2 kHz
11:40 - multiband upward compression
12:25 - frequency-based compression
13:04 - general tone shaping with VEQ from Waves
14:07 - metaflanger for stereo movement
14:30 - leveling signal with more compression
15:14 - dimensionality with send effects
16:10 - vocal doubler
16:28 - slap delay for vocals
16:52 - reverb on vocals
17:05 - delay throw