How to MIX VOCALS like a PRO | Mixing for Producers

The vocal is the centerpiece of your track, and when you mix vocals there are a few techniques you can use to take a dry lead and make it pop. From compression, to saturation, to adding effects—mixing and mastering engineer Mario Borgotta takes you through it all in this vocal mixing tutorial using the track “OVER IT!“ by koby ft. Axel Mansoor. For Output plugin fans, watch how he uses Thermal to add some bite, and Portal to add interest to the reverb tail. These techniques will work within any DAW and similar plugins you like to use. 00:00 Intro 00:19 Basic EQ (Pro-Q 3 by @fabfilter) 01:45 De-Esser (Pro-DS by @fabfilter) 02:02 Additional EQ (soothe by @oeksound) 02:45 Multiband Compression 1 (C6 Multiband Compressor by @waves) 04:05 Compression (SSL 4000 E by @UniversalAudio) 05:48 Multiband Compression 2 (C6 Multiband Compressor by @waves) 07:59 Adding Attitude (Thermal by @Outputsounds) 10:05 Saturation (Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder by @UniversalAudio) 11:24 Compressing for Saturation (Fairchild 670 Compressor by @UniversalAudio) 12:25 Reverb & Effects (Valhalla Vintage Verb Portal by @Outputsounds) 14:34 Final EQ (Pro-Q 3 by @fabfilter) 16:27 Final Thoughts Check out Mario Borgotta’s Mix Bus tutorial video here: Check out Output’s selection of FX plugins: More about Mario Borgatta: Follow him on IG: Listen to the finished track “OVER IT!“ by koby ft. Axel Mansoor: Keep up with koby: #mixingvocals #musicproduction #mixing