This process will vary a bit depending on the DAW you’re using, but the idea is the same: to compile the very best of several takes of a part, fitting them together in a way that sounds cohesive, natural, and makes up the best overall performance.Īside from comping, other editing tasks may include trimming away sections of a song while the vocalist was not performing, or editing breaths that stick out too much. If not, it’s up to you to help create the best vocal part out of the available takes, which is a process called comping.
If you’re responsible only for mixing, this will likely be taken care of by the artist before they send you the session. The first step to mixing vocals isn’t mixing at all - it’s editing. Make sure you’re not missing out on anything in your vocal mixing process, from editing to adding EQ and compression. Follow these 12 steps to transform raw vocal tracks into a performance that is finished with polish and sheen.
