We are the World Cover.
So this song took some time to make, it was pretty fun getting to learn how all these artists sing.
I couldn't do Cyndi Lauper because she was too high for me, so I just didn't want to ruin my voice lol.
I put my soul into the song, and hope it shows.
Please give me feedback about the vocals and the recording.
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I know you didn't learn to sing like that from just having "MEMBER" status here. Do you have a coach? A copy of the course? This time last year when I joined, you didn't sound that great at all, and now I hear you sing like a pro. Clue us in on what your doing.
By the way, you did a really good job.
Peace, Tony
It's a mix, it's me and Michael together. I made them blend. So I guess it's a yes.
How exactly should I apply the compressor?
First of all thank you so much Tony! It really means a lot to me.
I've been singing for over 6 now. I've never had any "formal" vocal lessons.
I've only been practicing nonstop for the past 4 years. A lot of ups and downs. I usually like to take advice and apply it to my singing. When I listen to a song I look for all the little details and apply it to the song.
And yes, last year I found KTVA, and found some really awesome people who took the time to listen to my stuff, and thanks to your and other peoples critiques, I can continue growing as a singer.
My brother was going to get the course for me but he had to pass because of economical problems.
I've been a member for like 2 years, but I learned how do teach myself along the way, I developed a good ear. So it's like a trial and error. What I don't like I get rid of and what I like I keep. You have to learn to know your own voice and how it works. I also like to imitate singers as you saw in the song.
Peace, Tony
Do you have separate meters for each channel/track on your gear so you can physically see the signal strength for each? It's best if you can record your vocal tracks at the same signal strength consistently throughout.
Most computer DAW software has the automated flying faders. It's just a recording of your actions during a mix that you can recall to replay automatically without touching a fader. Really simple to use.
There are a lot of things you can use and do for vocals during a mix, but nothing beats getting the original track recorded at proper levels, and then just having to tweak the signal the least amount possible.
You have to keep in mind when recording that after the track is recorded, everything you do to it afterwards should be to "enhance" the sound. Nothing more. A lot of people abuse or use effects without understanding how it's affecting their signal, and the mix ends up muddy or cluttered. Most people over use reverb, and delay on vocals, and end up ruining what may have been a great vocal track if a different processor was used to "enhance" the signal. I only use a touch of reverb, and a touch of chorus on my vocals. Sometimes I will use a delay/echo if the music calls for it, but normally I try to process my signals the least amount possible.
Peace
How do I make that sound even with the other tracks. How do I make it sound even?
And thank you for the feedback. I still have a lot to learn, and hopefully I'll be a singer and a sound engineer altogether lol.
By the way, did it sound like I used too much reverb?
I applied it once.
The best way to get consistent levels during the recording process is this:
Make sure all of your levels match. By that I mean make the levels that are on the input meters match the levels on your channel/track meters, and make sure both of those match up with the levels on the master output. If you match those three levels, you can't really go wrong.
Peace, Tony
If you only wanna get al in one take sing the loudest part to get the levels and adjust, then sing everyhing like that, in post production you readjust and automate the volume
Thank you!
@videoace I may have accidentally applied reverb two times in one. Because I think I pressed CTRL+ R two times which adds the effect. OOps lol.
I tried to make it louder because I thought it would be "buried in the mix".
Yes it can be fixed if you saved the project. If all you have is the stereo mixed copy, then I would say no because if that's the case, every time you alter the sound of the vocal, everything else is also being altered with it.
Always save your projects!
Peace, Tony
So that's a yes.
I'll get to working on fixing the problems.
Thank you.
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