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Bandlab: Building a vocal mixing chain

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Demo summary

A step-by-step walkthrough of adding effects in BandLab including the Voice Notes preset, Noise Gate, Studio Reverb, DeEsser, and Graphic EQ to polish the sound.

Step-by-step

  1. Go to FX and search for the Voice Notes preset
  2. Click the settings icon to view the effects chain
  3. Click the plus icon and add Noise Gate to reduce background noise
  4. Search for and add Studio Reverb to blend the vocals with the beat
  5. Add a DeEsser and adjust the threshold and frequency to reduce sibilance
  6. Add a Graphic EQ and adjust the sliders to balance and sharpen the vocal tone

Watch out for

  • Auto Pitch should be added before starting the preset and effects chain

Tips

  • Use Studio Reverb to help blend the beat and the vocals together
  • Increase the frequency on the Graphic EQ if you want the voice to sound sharper

Highlights

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  1. 0:400:46Importing a beat into BandLab StudioThe creator demonstrates how to open the Studio in the BandLab app and import a beat from the video library or file browser.BandlabAI Audio Editor
  2. 2:320:27Aligning vocal tracks with ShiftThe creator demonstrates how to fix latency issues by selecting a track and using the 'shift' tool to align the vocals with the beat.BandlabAI Audio Editor
  3. 3:312:58Building a vocal mixing chainCurrentA step-by-step walkthrough of adding effects in BandLab including the Voice Notes preset, Noise Gate, Studio Reverb, DeEsser, and Graphic EQ to polish the sound.BandlabAI Audio Editor
  4. 7:290:24Final mixing and mastering in BandLabThe user demonstrates balancing track volumes and applying a mastering preset like 'Clarity' to the final project.BandlabAI Mastering
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  5. 19:141:18Refining vocal delivery and timingThe creator walks through re-recording specific lines to improve the flow and timing of the drill track within the BandLab interface.More Mdot 59
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  8. 1:462:38Vocal EQ and frequency sculptingThe creator demonstrates how to use the EQ plugin in BandLab to roll off low-end frequencies around 107-120Hz and adjust high-end brightness while listening to the track.Sky Jordxn
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  12. 1:510:09Set project BPM and Key in BandLabThe creator demonstrates how to access the settings icon to verify and set the song's tempo and key to ensure effects like AutoPitch function correctly.BandLab