


Once you’re happy with your comp, it’s time to go through and check for any clicks or pops. Of course, if you want to maintain the original performance, that’s fine too – you can skip this. Some pop songs will use a different take for every word. This may seem fake or over the top, but it’s totally normal. I recommend editing the best parts of several different takes together to create the perfect performance. Once you have an awesome recording, it’s time to edit. You can learn more in my definitive guide to recording vocals. Then, experiment with the distance and height of the mic until you find the right tone. Try out a few different microphones if you can. Spend plenty of time preparing to record. A good vocal is 80% recording and 20% mixing. The quality is decided in the recording phase.

You NEED a good recording if you ever want to produce a good mix.
