🎛️ Vocal Mixing Tip of the Day: “Carve, Don’t Clash” 🎙️

🎛️ Vocal Mixing Tip of the Day: “Carve, Don’t Clash” 🎙️

Want your vocals to sit perfectly in the mix? Start by cutting—not boosting.

Instead of boosting the vocal’s mids to compete with your instruments, carve space in the instrumental with subtle EQ cuts.

✅ Try dipping around 300–500 Hz in your guitars or keys if your vocal feels muddy.

✅ Roll off some low end (<100 Hz) in the vocal unless you're mixing Barry White.

✅ Add a gentle boost around 5–8 kHz for that breathy presence—but don’t go overboard.

💡 Bonus: Use a de-esser to tame harsh sibilance before it slices ears like ninja stars.