Create a Fuller Sound on Your Lead Vocals in Your Mix

First, INSERT a 7 BAND EQ and pin point the sound DYNAMICS that you want out of the MAIN VOCAL TRACK. Then, apply some COMPRESSION (dynamic effects) to your main vocal.You can either insert that on the main vocal track, or use the SIDE CHAIN COMPRESSION TECHNIQUE. Next, DUPLICATE that track in order to keep the same settings on your EQ and compression. Now, insert a REVERB (TIME BASE EFFECT), adjust how you want it to sound and slightly PAN that to the right or left and bring the AMPLITUDE down at least by 6 dB. This is an actual reverb side chain compression technique. Next, go back to your main vocal track. Duplicate that track, bring the amplitude down by at least 6dB and Insert a MODULATION time base effect (Ex. Slap back delay). Put your cursor to the beginning of the verse and begin to WRITE your AUTOMATION onto the track with the modulation on it. While automating, RIDE the FADER in and out to create an effect that will make your thin vocal track into a more FULL, BEEFY LEAD vocal track. You can also slide this track a mili-second forward or backward to create an even fuller effect. Dont forget to ride that fader in and and Wa-La! What a difference that made.

                                      

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