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How do you double track your voice?
Popular ways to implement vocal double tracking include:
- Manually recording the same vocal line multiple times into separate tracks.
- Copy/pasting a vocal track and adjust the timing slightly to stagger the tracks, creating a chorus effect.
Should you double track acoustic?
Doubling acoustic guitars produces a lush, full sound that adds texture and density to your mix. Try using a capo on the double so you have a higher inversion and a more complex chord voicing. Also try a different guitar, like a smaller body or a different tuning, even a 12-string or Nashville-tuned guitar.
What instruments should be double tracked?
Another instrument that can effectively be double tracked is drums. Done well, this can create a huge sound to drive the rest of the band. It is difficult to achieve as good an effect with a virtual drum instrument, but doubling the drum track with two different kits, and experimenting with the timing, is worth a try.
Should you double track a solo?
Having both double tracked stereo guitars as well as center leads will also make the mix sound big and full. Also, a single guitar tends to sound more “human” than a double tracked guitar which is ideal for solos to convey feel and emotion.
Why did John Lennon double track his voice?
The whole idea had started with John Lennon. Lennon insisted his voice be “double tracked”—again, first manually and then electronically. Lennon wanted the added depth to conceal—maybe to enrich—his own voice. Basically, as hard as it is to imagine, John Lennon hated the sound of his own voice!
Should you always double track vocals?
Again, you don’t want an exact clone of the original vocal track. However, you also don’t want to stray too far. If the doubled track is too off the mark in pitch, tenor, timing, or anything else, the double will hurt the mix, not enhance it. This is why it’s best to double as you go.
Where should guitars be panned in a mix?
Every mix has different needs, but a good rule of thumb for panning guitars is to pan them in the opposite direction of each other if you’re mixing rhythm and lead. If you’re only working with one guitar, pan them while thinking about how the sound will complement other instruments.
Did John Lennon double track his vocals?
Lennon insisted his voice be “double tracked”—again, first manually and then electronically. Lennon wanted the added depth to conceal—maybe to enrich—his own voice. Basically, as hard as it is to imagine, John Lennon hated the sound of his own voice!
Do you double track leads?
Why Double Track Leads? In some ways, double tracking a lead guitar part isn’t all that different from doubling a rhythm part. By playing the exact same thing a second time and stacking the two performances on top of each other, we’re able to create a thicker, fuller sound than any one track could.
Who invented double tracking vocals?
Artificial Double Tracking is one of the most iconic of all Abbey Road tape effects. It was created by EMI Technical Engineer and later Studios Manager Ken Townsend for The Beatles to avoid them having to continually re-record vocals to create multi-layered vocal effects.
Should you pan vocals left and right?
If your track has lead vocals pan them center as well. Experiment with panning duplicates of effected vocals to the left or right. But as a general rule lead vocals should always be panned center.
Should you double drum tracks?
Done well, this can create a huge sound to drive the rest of the band. It is difficult to achieve as good an effect with a virtual drum instrument, but doubling the drum track with two different kits, and experimenting with the timing, is worth a try. In summary, double tracking is a powerful technique.
What is double tracking vocals?
Double tracking vocals involves having your vocalist sing the exact same part of a song on a second track. This “vocal double” is then blended with the main vocal track, to enhance it’s sound.
When should you track a vocal double?
If time allows, always tracking a vocal double is a great practice. If time and budget allow, it’s always worth taking a portion of the tracking session to double the vocals. Whenever possible record one, regardless of whether you envision it in the final mix or not. It’s better to have it and not need it, than to need it but not have it.
How do I adjust the vocal doubling effect?
The vocal doubling or double tracking effect is adjusted by the separation and variation knobs. Separation widens the doubled signal for when you need an anthemic chorus vocal.
How does vocal doubler work?
The double produced with Vocal Doubler sets the direction for the rough vocal aesthetic. For a vintage tape sound, this double is run through the saturation module in Nectar. A tempo-synced 1/4 note delay (also from Nectar) is used to provide a sense of depth and enhance the rhythm of the instrumental.