14 Tips and Techniques for Mixing Vocals – From Basic to Advanced

We’ve compiled this article to list a variety of techniques for getting a better vocal sound to help producers at all levels.

15 Devices you Might Need in Your Vocal Chain and Why

Every vocalist is different, every producer is different, so here are the effects you’ll want to consider when mixing the perfect vocal.

Compression vs Limiting – What’s the difference, when to use them, and why?

Take a deep dive into the world of dynamics and learn to tell these two devices apart, in theory and in practice.

When to use Spectral Compression

Understand the dynamic processing technology and how it can elevate your mixing and mastering projects.

When Reverb Meets Compression

Level up your mixing arsenal with these five ways to combine two processors that are usually kept quite separate.

How to Set up a Sidechain Signal in All Major DAWs

For correct usage, pure:unmask and learn:unmask need a sidechain routing to be set up – we explain how it is done.

smart:EQ 4’s reference track feature

You want to replicate a certain sound – be it warm vocals or an entire mix? smart:EQ 4 has got you covered with its reference track feature.

Compression Character Explained

Where does the elusive mojo, vibe and feel of a compressor stem from, and how can you choose the right tool for the job every time?

Top 3 Applications of Mid/Side Compression

Level up your production by mastering this dynamics processing technique in three important contexts.

Six Ways to Use a Limiter

Learn more about how to integrate limiters into your audio workflow – beyond the most obvious mastering and ‘maximizing’ options.