How To Mix Pop Vocals w/ Slate Plugins

Summary

Key Points

• The tutorial demonstrates building a rap vocal template using only Steven Slate Everything Bundle plugins, highlighting their ease of use without external hardware. 0:22
• The video concludes by emphasizing the effectiveness of Steven Slate plugins and the demonstrated techniques for achieving a professional rap vocal sound. 0:25
• A de-esser is strategically placed before the virtual mix rack to manage sibilance, and the Slate Revive plugin is added to enhance vocal presence. 2:05
• The initial vocal chain starts with a compressor (e.g., 73B) for dynamic control, followed by a Neve EQ for precise tonal adjustments. 3:19
• Aggressive parallel compression is implemented using the “Monster” plugin within an audio effect rack to add punch and density to the vocal. 3:24
• Reverb is introduced using VerbSuite Classics with vintage emulation presets, and its send is de-essed to prevent harsh sibilance from triggering the effect. 4:23
• A chorus effect is applied for subtle detuning, and a delay effect (Repeater) is added, with specific adjustments made for both lead vocals and ad-libs. 5:48
• All vocal channels are grouped together for an additional layer of parallel compression on the entire group using the FG-Stress plugin. 6:53
• The FG-Stress is configured with high input gain, low output gain, distortion, and specific attack/release settings to introduce harmonic distortion and further enhance the vocal group. 7:13