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Four steps to mixing hip-hop vocals

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Lu Diaz shows his process for lead vocals, ad-libs and backing vocals in hip-hop.

A clear process from an engineer with big credits.

  1. 0:45 #1: Remove harsh & problem frequencies
  2. 4:58 #2: Add color & shine
  3. 6:27 #3: Pan ad-libs & vocal sweeteners
  4. 8:25 #4: Add depth, character & vocal FX
Vocal ProductionMixing & editing vocals#hip-hop#vocalmixing#ad-libs

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