How To Mix R&B Vocals (Like The Weeknd, DVSN, Bryson Tiller, Jeremih, Anders) | Make Pop Music

In this video, Austin shows you how to produce and mix alternative R&B vocals similar to artists like The Weeknd, DVSN, Bryson Tiller, Jeremih, Anders, and more. Austin shows you how to EQ, compress, de-ess, and tune vocals for that silky, smooth R&B sound. He also goes over how to add spatial effects like reverb, delay, and modulation to add instant width, depth, and vibe to any vocal mix! Check Out Our Samples, Presets, Courses, And More! https://makepopmusic.com Explore Our Start-To-Finish Production Course! https://bit.ly/3hWTpYI --- Listen To Our Podcast! https://rss.com/podcasts/thesoundtable/ Join Our Facebook Community - https://bit.ly/3nXYJe0 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makepopmusic/ Follow us on TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/4k5c25vf Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content on all things pop music! ——— Listen to some of my work! https://www.austinhull.com/ https://spoti.fi/3Z8GaEI Affiliate Links To My Favorite Gear and Plugins! Auto-Tune Unlimited: https://bit.ly/3krYaWI DAW / Program I Use: https://new.steinberg.net/cubase​​​​​​ Vocal Chain: Mic - Lauten Audio LT-386 Eden Preamp +Heritage EQ - Audio HA81A Compressor - AudioScape 76D I/O - RME UFX ii ——— Follow Austin: https://www.austinhull.com https://www.facebook.com/austinhullmusic https://www.instagram.com/austinhull23​​ www.tiktok.com/saucetinhull ——— Make Pop Music is the #1 resource for independent pop producers, writers, and artists. Thank you for being a subscriber! My Gear: DAW: Cubase 12 Pro Desk: AZ Studio Workstations Main Microphone: Lauten Eden, Lewitt LCT1040 Voiceover Mic: Lauten LS-208 Monitors: Focal Shape 65s with Focal Sub6 Interface: RME UFX ii Compressor: AudioScape 76D MIDI Keyboard: M-Audio Code 61 Keyboards: Roland Juno DS88, Roland Juno 106, Arturia PolyBrute Guitars: Fender American Professional Stratocaster, Gibson Les Paul Studio, Taylor 214 CE Plus Preamps: Heritage Audio HA81A & Audient ASP800 Extra Microphones: Advanced Audio 251, Slate ML-1, Shure SM7B, JZ BH-1, JZ V67, Lauten Audio LA-320, Lauten Audio LA-220, Lauten Audio LA-120, AKG P170, Sterling ST59 Camera: Panasonic G7 Lens: Rokinon 12mm f2 Camera Lights: Neewer LED Light Panels Timestamps: Preview 0:00 Intro 0:17 My Vocal Chain 1:20 What Does This Vocal Need 2:55 Tuning R&B Vocals 3:08 Initial EQ 4:28 Are Vocals On A Stereo Or Mono Track 6:25 De-Esser 1 7:11 Compression and Custom EQ 7:54 De-Esser 2 9:23 Final Compression 9:54 Setting Up Sends 11:06 Vocal Widener 11:10 Room Reverb 12:55 Slapback Delay 13:56 Main Delay 15:13 Main Reverb 16:27 HUGE Reverb Cheat Code 17:30 Sidechaining Reverb To A Vocal 18:10 Low Artificial Vocal FX 20:27 Saucy Delay Throws 22:27 Final Vocal With Production And Mixing 24:02 Recap 24:36 Outro 25:23