HOW and WHY To Layer Pop Vocals! (Remote Vocal Production Tips)

In this video, Austin will show you how, when, and why you should be layering vocals in a pop song. Vocal arrangement can make or break a record, and it's important to know when to utilize certain tools and elements, what you're trying to achieve with these methods, and how to execute them in a session. Austin also goes over some of his favorite tips and methods for producing vocals for artists remotely.

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My Gear:
DAW: Cubase 11 Pro
Desk: AZ Studio Workstations
Monitors: Focal Shape 65s with Focal Sub6
Interface: UAD Apollo Twin USB
MIDI Keyboard: M-Audio Code 61
Keyboards: Roland Juno DS88, Roland Juno 106, Arturia PolyBrute
Guitars: Fender American Professional Stratocaster, Gibson Les Paul Studio, Taylor 214 CE Plus
Preamps: Heritage Audio HA81A & Audient ASP800
Microphones: Advanced Audio 251, Slate ML-1, Shure SM7B, JZ BH-1, JZ V67, Lauten Audio LA-320, Lauten Audio LA-220, Lauten Audio LA-120, AKG P170, Sterling ST59
Camera: Panasonic G7
Lens: Panasonic 25mm f1.7
Camera Lights: Neewer LED Light Panels


Timestamps:
Intro 0:00
Video Overview 0:17
Starting with a Vocal Demo 1:25
Fleshing Out The Arrangement to A Lyric Sheet 2:50
Starting With a Solid Lead Vocal 3:32
Double Tracked For Effect 3:58
Creating Width and Body With Unison Vocals And Panning 5:27
Introducing Harmonic Variation To Build Interest 8:15
Adding Multiple Harmony Layers 10:10
Workflow of Producing Vocals Remotely 13:25
Vocal Production Beyond The Tracked Vocals 14:45
Artificial Harmonies For Flavor and Texture 15:35
Ad Libs to Add Interest And Urgency 16:50
Fun Delay Throws and Production Flares To Finish It Off 17:59
Before Layering & Production Vs. Final 19:00
Recapping Everything 20:12
Outro 21:03