If the top-end is particularly harsh, I may use a high-shelf to tame the highs a bit. Next, I’ll target any problems in the lows or low mids with a wide bell. I typically start with a high pass filter around 80 Hz and adjust as needed. Start by loading your favorite parametric EQ and cutting any frequencies that are causing problems. The first thing I want to accomplish when mixing vocals is to correct any problems with the performance or recording. In this blog, we’ll break down some of our favorite tips for mixing vocals to help you dial in a radio-ready sound. Nobody hums along to the bass part, right? But the truth is people want to hear the vocal loud and clear. It may be tempting to bury the vocal in a mix, especially if you’re the one signing. Yes, even the guitars (I’m looking at you, metalheads).

It’s more important than the drums, the synths, and any other instrument in the mix. Unless you’re mixing instrumental music, the most important element of every song is the vocal. By Mastering The Mix contributor: Brad Pack.

How to mix vocals with instrumentals