How to mix vocals in GarageBand iOS (iPhone/iPad)

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  • How to mix and edit vocals in GarageBand on the iPad or iPhone to get them sitting nicely in the mix.
    In this video I show the steps I take to edit and mix a vocal track in GarageBand iOS including adjusting presets, plug-ins and EQ, automation and volume.
    I also give some tips on how to remove breaths and mouth noises, some common mistakes folks make by recording their vocals too loud, and how to generally clean up your vocal tracks to make your songs sound polished.
    ⏰ Topics covered:
    1. Adjusting the volume of a section of audio using the "clip gain" feature
    2. Changing the vocal preset
    3. Why the "noise gate" is not a plug-in that I use
    4. Adding reverb and echo
    5. Adjusting compression settings
    6. Adjusting the overdrive settings
    7. Using Visual EQ to adjust vocals
    8. Using volume automation to control gain
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Komentáře • 307

  • @ephramwest8368
    @ephramwest8368 Před 4 lety +94

    The way I know this song by heart because of how many times I've referred back to this video lolol

  • @christianmorris407
    @christianmorris407 Před 5 lety +111

    This video was extremely helpful! Also your voice sounds incredible.

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 5 lety +8

      Thanks so much for your kind words Christian and I’m very glad I was able to help. 👍🙏

  • @kevinsavage2751
    @kevinsavage2751 Před 3 lety +44

    I just can't get over how much time, effort, thought, care and attention has gone into your whole output - and all for the benefit of others! This is yet another really useful contribution. If none of us turns out better sounding music after following your tutorials, the fault will be ours. Huge respect and gratitude...

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 3 lety +3

      Thanks so much Kevin. Really means a lot to me. 👍

  • @ScreamingEngines18
    @ScreamingEngines18 Před 4 lety +24

    Barely at 6min and you’ve already helped me make my vocals sound way better thx a lot🙏 I thought I was just garbage but it turns out all I needed was to learn how to mix my vocals the right way swear your a life saver😪

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 4 lety

      Wonderful to hear! Thanks for watching and taking the time to provide feedback. 👍

  • @davidcedric3268
    @davidcedric3268 Před 4 lety +16

    What a beautiful song!! Thank you for your tips again.

  • @Zelgaro
    @Zelgaro Před 5 lety +34

    The track echo turned you into Elton John lol. That was the key part i think. I know what to do now. Thank you!

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks so much for watching my friend, and taking the time to comment. 👍

  • @jake-lane
    @jake-lane Před 5 lety +4

    This is great, Pete! I was really worried about the limitations of GB when it came to the part of recording vocals, but this video gave me hope. Thanks!

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 5 lety

      Thanks! Yes, it’s at the point now where a decent interface will get you a great vocal sound in GB. Now that GB has 24-bit audio I’m actually recording the same audio on my iPad as my PC. 👍

  • @gaylestud7164
    @gaylestud7164 Před 5 lety +2

    Very helpful video 💎
    Thank you so much

  • @AndreaRossGreene
    @AndreaRossGreene Před 5 lety +1

    Wow. Pete, you’ve done it again - a video with exactly what I need. Thank you so much. And by the way, I LOVE your singing vouce!

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 5 lety

      Thanks so much my friend! Appreciate the kind words and glad I was able to help out.

  • @aditya_r03
    @aditya_r03 Před 4 lety +2

    I have been trying to learn mixing in garage band iPhone app and this video helped me a lot to understand and appreciate lot of features. Thank you so much.

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 4 lety +1

      Very welcome my friend. There’s a heap more GarageBand related tips and tutorials here - studiolivetoday.com/garageband

  • @creiipty
    @creiipty Před 5 lety +3

    Man... You're saving my live and my projects with all your videos

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 5 lety

      Thank you my friend! Great to hear. Thanks for your support and kind words. 👍

  • @timstagray3680
    @timstagray3680 Před 5 lety +2

    That song and mixing was really great Pete!!! You set a very high bar there but this video surely will help. Thanks! 👍👍👍

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks Tim! It’s coming together pretty well. The automation took me about 30 mins more but I figured a 20 minute video was MORE than long enough!!

  • @marshee-5425
    @marshee-5425 Před 4 lety +2

    Great video , and great song ....
    Your videos are brilliant ,
    I’m getting an iPad Pro and GarageBand- after a long spell of using hardware ... and your videos are going to be a godsend
    Many thanks

  • @tehclefty5317
    @tehclefty5317 Před 4 lety +19

    Didn’t even know i could change what mic i use... whole time been using the basic podcast mic i think💀

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 4 lety +3

      Yeah, there’s lots of cool options in there to explore for sure!

  • @s-sl9523
    @s-sl9523 Před 5 lety +10

    Love that video that's gonna help me a lot

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks so much for watching and for your kind words!

  • @lynnly2406
    @lynnly2406 Před 4 lety +3

    The automation is incredible! I didn’t know that was possible

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 4 lety +2

      It’s such a good way to balance your tracks, especially vocals.

  • @chordnificent
    @chordnificent Před 4 lety +4

    This is the most useful channel on CZcams God bless you with billions of subs man!❤️

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 4 lety

      Thank you my friend!! I hope you get value from the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing if you haven’t already. 👍

  • @angelmelaniesiregar1554
    @angelmelaniesiregar1554 Před 4 lety +1

    this video is what i’ve been looking for, thankyou sir! God bless you 😊❤️

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 4 lety

      You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

  • @charleslucier7492
    @charleslucier7492 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you so much for these videos you’re the best bro! Subbed

  • @alperK.25
    @alperK.25 Před 5 lety +1

    A very helpful video. thanks for your labor

  • @thebookofcurtis
    @thebookofcurtis Před 3 lety +1

    Great video and even greater song! Thank you!

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 3 lety

      Thanks my friend! I hope you get value from the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing if you haven’t already. 👍

  • @freddubose5539
    @freddubose5539 Před 4 lety +1

    Extremely helpful. Thanks again

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 4 lety

      You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

  • @dawndominiontv8562
    @dawndominiontv8562 Před 5 lety +1

    Excellent! Thank you so much.

  • @MarcusV741
    @MarcusV741 Před 2 lety +1

    Loved the song... Love your garageband lessons

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 2 lety

      Thanks so much my friend. Appreciate the kind words.

  • @joselendaya
    @joselendaya Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks Pete. I learned a lot from you. I subscribed with a bell.

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 5 lety

      Wonderful to hear my friend. Thanks so much for your support.

  • @Gee-no
    @Gee-no Před 5 lety +1

    Vocals sound good on this, Pete. Good song so far too.

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks my friend. I have a close to finished version of this here if you would like to take a listen and have any feedback - soundcloud.com/petejohns/things-change

  • @daysprod4504
    @daysprod4504 Před 3 lety +1

    such a nice straight forward guy, thankyou bro keep up your good work!

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 3 lety +1

      You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

  • @H1DEofficial
    @H1DEofficial Před 5 lety +1

    U have good tutorials and understanding tutorials;) I'm from norway and i really like these tutorials, thanks bro;) 1+ sub

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 5 lety

      Thank you my friend. Really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. 👍

  • @TheGaragebandGuide
    @TheGaragebandGuide Před 5 lety +8

    Bloody excellent mate. I REALLY wish the Visual EQ had more customization though - fingers crossed they add it soon.

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 5 lety +3

      Yep, totally agree. It’s the one thing that I think I’ll need to start using a third party plugin to get my EQ done. Any recommendations sir?

    • @PaulKopco
      @PaulKopco Před 5 lety

      @@PeteJohnsMusic If you haven't found it already, LRC5 is a free 5-band AU EQ plugin, so you can add 5 more bands to the stock EQs: itunes.apple.com/us/app/lrc5/id1418930761

  • @craiggrant28
    @craiggrant28 Před 4 lety +1

    Yo thanks! This helps a lot of people.

  • @reynojmusic6396
    @reynojmusic6396 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much sir ❤

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 9 měsíci

      You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

  • @xxlthea7614
    @xxlthea7614 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks man!

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 3 lety

      You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

  • @U.N.763
    @U.N.763 Před 4 lety +2

    Love you pete❤😄

  • @alaster33
    @alaster33 Před 3 lety +1

    Good voice man good lyrics too

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 3 lety

      Thanks my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing if you haven’t already. 👍

  • @chiparooo
    @chiparooo Před 5 lety +11

    Wow those tweaks really made it sound better and fit within the song! Great job. I assume the plugins are set in a default order when you open the controls. Does the signal path go through them as ordered? I noticed you just dropped in the track echo in the empty slot. Have you messed with ordering and if so, any concern or rules of thumb on this? Thanks!

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 5 lety +2

      Great question and something I can’t believe I haven’t really considered before? I assume the effects are in order because the noise gate is up the top. I need to do some experimenting. This needs to go on the list for a future video!

  • @cylonc.6703
    @cylonc.6703 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks so much!

  • @nicolasmay4420
    @nicolasmay4420 Před rokem +1

    Thanks!

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před rokem

      Thanks so much for the kind donation my friend! Really appreciate it.

  • @JamesHanks
    @JamesHanks Před 2 lety +1

    You have a great singing voice!

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks my friend. Check out my music here. Http://petejohns.com

  • @victorgonzalez414
    @victorgonzalez414 Před 4 lety +2

    This video helped so much thank you 👏 hope everyone is still making the music, you dont need a studio lol

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 4 lety

      100% my friend. Thanks for your support and kind words.

  • @vrd324
    @vrd324 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video. Great song.👍

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 4 lety +1

      Cheers my friend. Appreciate the kind words. 👍

  • @johnnydanny2486
    @johnnydanny2486 Před 4 lety +1

    Excellent 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

  • @Imfromfrankston
    @Imfromfrankston Před rokem +1

    Thanks so much :) I really struggle with recording the vocals on ios

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před rokem

      You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍
      More GarageBand tutorials here too - studiolivetoday.com/facebook

  • @kodigo4661
    @kodigo4661 Před 5 lety +2

    I like this song man yhu needa drop that on CZcams 💯🔥

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 5 lety

      Thank you! It is still a work in progress at the moment. Here’s an updated video where another talented musician added some violin. Hoping to finish it soon.
      czcams.com/video/cCw-4PiYrmg/video.html

  • @nickrowe9552
    @nickrowe9552 Před 5 lety

    Great video Pete, valuable information. 👍👍
    One question though, I have a few tracks where the drums drop I and out. The only way I can do this is by muting the drums while the track is playing, as I recorded a flat beat all the way through.
    Is there any way I can do a live mix like this? So I’ve got the whole track in one wave file with the drums stopping and starting where I need them to.
    Thanks.

  • @dsong90
    @dsong90 Před 5 lety +4

    I cover songs through garage band and this video helped me haha thx man

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 5 lety +1

      Awesome! Glad to hear it my friend. Hope you find other videos here on the channel which also help you out.

    • @dsong90
      @dsong90 Před 5 lety +1

      Pete Johns thanks bro.

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 5 lety

      👍🤘🙏

  • @kevinmankwejosemaria6594
    @kevinmankwejosemaria6594 Před 4 lety +1

    Yo a genius! Really

  • @johnoloughlin9005
    @johnoloughlin9005 Před 5 lety +1

    excellent!

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 5 lety

      Thanks John. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment.

  • @rightofcl
    @rightofcl Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks this is helpful

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 3 lety +1

      You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

    • @rightofcl
      @rightofcl Před 3 lety +1

      @@PeteJohnsMusic I’ll definitely subscribe please do the same for me

  • @lynnly2406
    @lynnly2406 Před 4 lety +1

    Woahhh I didn’t know abt these things thank you

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 4 lety

      You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

    • @lynnly2406
      @lynnly2406 Před 4 lety

      Pete Johns I already did :)

  • @darealjaycitv9598
    @darealjaycitv9598 Před 5 lety +1

    I like how you do your videos

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 5 lety

      Thank you my friend! Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment.

  • @freddubose5539
    @freddubose5539 Před 4 lety +1

    Very nice song

  • @stevekirby4874
    @stevekirby4874 Před 4 lety +3

    Thanks for this Pete. I often go back to it for reference. Is there a way of producing a slap back (short delay)? Does the Tape Delay effect do this? I’ve heard that it helps vocals stand out rather than giving depth as with reverb ✌️

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 4 lety +1

      Hey there Steve. Glad it is still helping you. I would suggest using the echo plugin to get a nice slap back on vocals as you can adjust the length of the delay. Check out this video for information. czcams.com/video/JtqTD22QUrI/video.html

  • @hanf71
    @hanf71 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi, great vid!! Got any vids setting up vocals on garage band? E.g mic setup etc. Cheers Sean

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 3 lety

      Yup. Here’s a couple.
      czcams.com/video/vVyaVFROOrk/video.html
      czcams.com/video/M_3ZzImE0-E/video.html

  • @mu7mmad037
    @mu7mmad037 Před 4 lety +42

    you don’t need a studio you can have ONE ON YOUR PHONE

  • @shrexx6009
    @shrexx6009 Před 3 lety +1

    Finally a great tutorial!

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing if you haven’t already. 👍

    • @shrexx6009
      @shrexx6009 Před 3 lety

      @@PeteJohnsMusic SUBCRIBED WITH THE NOTIFICATION TURN ON! HEHE

  • @hanginlowsfinest4454
    @hanginlowsfinest4454 Před 5 lety +1

    Really like your videos, greetz from the netherlands

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks so much for your kind words and for taking the time to comment. Great to know my videos are reaching far and wide!

    • @hanginlowsfinest4454
      @hanginlowsfinest4454 Před 5 lety +1

      Pete Johns thank you for your reply, keep the good work up en let music unite:-) ( mayb a collab someday haha )

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 5 lety +1

      Nice one! I need to do more collabs. Just a matter of finding the time!!

  • @LilAye
    @LilAye Před 4 lety +3

    Lovely song

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you my friend. You can hear my released music by searching “Pete Johns” on your favourite platforms.

    • @LilAye
      @LilAye Před 4 lety +1

      Ok i will listen 😁

  • @deepdoshi7113
    @deepdoshi7113 Před 3 lety +1

    The songs sounded amazing! I was wondering if u recorded the the guitar part with a acoustic and a pickup/against the mic or with an electric guitar

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 3 lety

      I can’t remember which time this was! I have been using my acoustic just via the pickup mostly lately.

  • @34emen19
    @34emen19 Před 3 lety +2

    Hey man, love having the advice honestly it’s a great help, but I would like to know what type of Mic you have and if we can’t get it how to get rid of the room noise. Cause I use a cheap mic that’s attached to my earphones

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 3 lety

      Hey there. All my gear recommendations including mics are here - studiolivetoday.com/gear
      Noise? Here’s some tips -
      czcams.com/video/JVgpaJSOPP0/video.html
      czcams.com/video/qo-uZGnulNo/video.html

  • @ayeshmalshandealwis7119
    @ayeshmalshandealwis7119 Před 4 lety +1

    Hey pete i am start recording a cover of anberlin feel good drag song . Thanks for your lessons ❤️ .

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 4 lety +1

      You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

    • @ayeshmalshandealwis7119
      @ayeshmalshandealwis7119 Před 4 lety

      I saw tha first vedio of you and i am subscribe your channel . I am share your channel for my friends

  • @haydenshown
    @haydenshown Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the tips. Even if they are two years old 😂 i'm struggling to mix in Gb mobile

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 3 lety

      I’m still here sharing daily videos. I hope you get value from the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing if you haven’t already. 👍

  • @buscandolaverdad8686
    @buscandolaverdad8686 Před 4 lety +2

    Hello! I’m glad I found your channel, I am left with having to record vocals on my iPhone and then send em to my engeneer because of the virus thing, is it possible to record clean actually good vocals on the iPhone is there a way in which I can plug a real mic into iPhone? Is the mic from the iPhone good enough, also ran into the problem of garage band picking up my head phone mic to record vocals. Thanks so many questions and so many vids to watch

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 4 lety

      Yup. 100%. Plenty of good options for mics with iPhone/iPad. This video might help - czcams.com/video/eGTbwR9XSHU/video.html

  • @monke7759
    @monke7759 Před 4 lety +1

    do you have a tutorial on some sort of a de-esser like in fl studio to reduce the sound of those harsh “s” sounds?

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 4 lety

      Hey there. I haven't covered one specifically, but the "Esspresso" from Klevgrand is a good one.

  • @RT-yc7gr
    @RT-yc7gr Před 5 lety +3

    Good Song & great tutorial :) Is this on iTunes?

  • @ph2738
    @ph2738 Před 4 lety +1

    I like to use audio recorder/voice as a starting point to record sax along with backing tracks. But what I don’t like and don’t know how to work around is as soon as I hit the record button, the tracks view disappears and I just see the audio recorder controls. I’d rather record while looking at the tracks so I can tell from the backing track wave forms where to come in.

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 4 lety

      This is the method I use to work around this, but it doesn’t require a two channel interface - czcams.com/video/qdgd3xpnUgk/video.html

  • @bloodplus06
    @bloodplus06 Před 4 lety +1

    This is helpful. But may I know how to record the vocals without hearing the backing track in the background while recording? I'm using a cherub gb2i plugged in to my ipad to record.

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 4 lety

      Sounds like could be mic bleed? This video might give you some ideas - czcams.com/video/EcI1tPC4P34/video.html

  • @willyumsstudio
    @willyumsstudio Před 4 lety +2

    Good rundown of the process in GarageBand. Everything I was seeing elsewhere only mentioned the instruments, which made me wonder if it even had passable vocal editing. I edit a podcast, so vocals are all that matter for me, I don't care about the drum kit. Good to know it has all the features I use currently use on my desktop. Except noise reduction as good as what Audacity does(focuses on frequency, not volume). Still looking for an iPad option. I know iMovie has a noise reduction feature. Noise gate definitely wouldn't be optimal.

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 4 lety

      Hey Garrett. So, if you’re willing to spend a few bucks, the Brusfri noise reduction plugin will be a game changer for you. czcams.com/video/qo-uZGnulNo/video.html

  • @lydian175
    @lydian175 Před 5 lety +2

    Thank you for sharing ✌🏽😎

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 5 lety

      Cheers Leo. Thanks for watching! 🙏

    • @JuniorChante
      @JuniorChante Před 5 lety +1

      The automation button don’t show for me

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 5 lety

      Hey there. Make sure you are tapping on the microphone icon and not the actual waveform.

  • @JadeStarr
    @JadeStarr Před 5 lety +4

    This song is a winner winner chicken dinner!!! ❤️

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 5 lety

      Thanks! I keep trying to add to it but it seems to want to stay stripped down so I think I’ll let it have its way.

    • @JadeStarr
      @JadeStarr Před 5 lety +1

      Pete Johns yeah as they say don’t fight what keeps coming naturally plenty of time for it to become something else after it accomplishes what it needs to be. Because sometimes as the songwriter the song dictates every single move. 👍

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 5 lety

      Super true!

  • @JYSN
    @JYSN Před 5 lety +4

    hi pete,
    do you recommend recording vocals first before mixing it or setting the mix for vocals before recording?

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 5 lety +2

      Hey Jayson. I usually do a little of both. I get a decent rough mix down to record my vocals over and then it makes the mixing process at the end much easier.

  • @flyboytim2009
    @flyboytim2009 Před 4 lety +1

    Great stuff again Pete. Quick question... Do most of the well known singers/bands have their vocals tweaked like this in professional recordings by audio engineers?

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 4 lety +1

      Hey there. It does vary based on the type of music, but most vocalists when recorded in the studio have some sort of processing on their vocal tracks. Usually at least compression, EQ, reverb and maybe delay. Not all, and not all the time, but most... and most of the time.

    • @flyboytim2009
      @flyboytim2009 Před 4 lety

      Pete, cool, thanks. I won’t feel so guilty now.... 😜👍

    • @sleekitwan
      @sleekitwan Před 4 lety +1

      To chip in, I wondered about this too, and after motoring around, and obtaining a couple of quality books teaching generalised techniques and aspects, regardless of DAW selection, it seems incredibly common for vocals to be gated, compressed, chopped, automated volume imposed like down to vowel level, and so on! If you listen to some contemporary stuff by female pop artists, it is clear there must be astonishing attention to each and every vowel, let alone syllable. My other input to this is two different perspectives to the documentary with co-operation of Peter Gabriel about his ‘so’ album. I found it encouraging that ‘so’ (sledgehammer etc) was pedantically produced, produced and produced a bit more, note by note adjustments to even performances by excellent musicians. My brother who also loves that album said he had been disillusioned by this ‘behind the curtain’ insight! However, he’s not into making his own music, so the actual need to tweak, manipulate and massage any given performance so it passes muster, is not a concern for him...I remain, more impressed by how ‘so’ was slaved over, and more encouraged than ever. Galileo, when found to be physically repellant asked only that he be judged by his work, promptly drew two perfect circles freehand, and was spared some horror or other. We can’t be perfect, but we are able to pour effort beyond effort, concentrate it to much better in our songs. thanks to pete again.

  • @jennac.2266
    @jennac.2266 Před 4 lety +1

    Very helpful thank you. What tempo and key is this song?

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 4 lety +1

      Hey there. I actually can’t remember sorry! You can listen to the final song here - czcams.com/video/Al8HeV5w_60/video.html

  • @Starchild53
    @Starchild53 Před 5 lety +5

    Any idea how to convert
    a vocal track recorded in stereo to mono?

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 5 lety +2

      Hey there. What I do is use an app called “AudioShare”. Export just the vocal track to AudioShare and hen convert it to mono and import it back in.

  • @janicemcwilliams3773
    @janicemcwilliams3773 Před 4 lety +1

    Wow😁

  • @savvion2xx
    @savvion2xx Před rokem +1

    I have a problem where when I’m recording on a beat the bass on the beat goes low when I’m recording over any help ?

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před rokem

      Might be up too loud and auto limiting. Try turning the volume down.

  • @Eunicemari23
    @Eunicemari23 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi Pete! Thanks for your tutorials, I’m a beginner. I have a question: I am able to record guitar and vocals (recorded separately and sounding ok) however, I don’t see any waveform of both. I’m using Audio Technica usb mic to ipad mini. Thanks again for you help!

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 3 lety +1

      Hey there. Might be that you’re input gain is set a little low? Maybe try merging the tracks? czcams.com/video/imcgX2bW8rk/video.html

    • @Eunicemari23
      @Eunicemari23 Před 3 lety

      Pete Johns Thank Pete, will check this out 👍🏻

  • @danny1959
    @danny1959 Před 5 lety +3

    The Garageband noise gate makes the recordings sound very strange to me, no matter where you set it. This is a very nice vocal performance.

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 5 lety +3

      Thanks Danny. Yes, I wish they would improve the gate to make it usable. I guess it is designed more for handling guitar distortion noise and the like. A good gate plugin is actually really useful if you can set it to just turn down the volume at a certain level rather than turning it off completely. I might need to look for a third party AU plug-in that does this.

  • @royaljacobjohncy
    @royaljacobjohncy Před 4 lety +1

    Hey Pete .... the song was great🤗... especially the guitar sounded amazing, how did the guitar sound so huge and wide ....?

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 4 lety +1

      Ooh... good question? If have to go back and see. Probably used a stereo guitar complimentary EQ trick. Check out this vid for my tips on mixing guitars. czcams.com/video/yUrR1KPQ2zU/video.html

    • @royaljacobjohncy
      @royaljacobjohncy Před 4 lety +1

      Pete Johns thank you 🙏 😊

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 4 lety

      Very welcome.

  • @very9000
    @very9000 Před 3 lety +1

    hello friend 🙋🏻‍♂️. I have a real Shure microphone. Tell me, which virtual microphone to use in GARAGEBAND for vocal recording and which settings are best? ANY VIRTUAL MICROPHONE TO CHOOSE?

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 3 lety

      Hey there. This video should help you with these options / czcams.com/video/_b6i6VIHTgg/video.html

  • @davidcedric3268
    @davidcedric3268 Před 4 lety +2

    I think I'm decided to have my work mixed professionally for one of my project. Since the engineers usually ask for the clean tracks and no effects, I'm wondering if volume automation count as an effect they don't want either? Is it an exception as it's only about the balance of loudness of the track or does it work like a plugin in which case it's needs to be passed by before bouncing? Thank you once again for your help.

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 4 lety

      Hey there my friend. Like most things in audio and mixing the answer is a big “it depends”. Technically any gain changes or automation are part of the mixing process, but if you want to save the mix engineer time and you’re confident you get get the balance close through automation, you can automate and then render out a WAV file. Just be super careful that you are not clipping (going over 0dB) and introducing any distortion in the track as this won’t be removable once it’s part of the rendered track.

    • @davidcedric3268
      @davidcedric3268 Před 4 lety +1

      @@PeteJohnsMusic ok. I understood. Super clear! Thank you very much Pete. It's so nice of you to answer , and so quickly. Plus making great music and videos about it! You are a being such a great inspiration! Showing that dedicating enough time to what we love, makes us feel good. God bless!

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 4 lety

      Very welcome my friend.

  • @princessl.d.g.
    @princessl.d.g. Před 2 lety +1

    What can I do to get rid of some of the gritty sounds of my voice in mixing vocals?

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 2 lety

      EQ mostly. czcams.com/video/ccn6hzAwIe8/video.html

  • @allsies7890
    @allsies7890 Před 4 lety +1

    I’m trying to play with the looping on vocals for harmonies only but I have no clue how to use it lol

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 4 lety

      Lots of practice and experimentation. czcams.com/video/XqS7FX7bWn8/video.html

  • @princessl.d.g.
    @princessl.d.g. Před rokem +1

    I have a question now! When mixing vocals, is it necessary to remove dead space where you are not singing? In the parts where I'm not singing, there is no background noise, so I don't think I have to cut it out. I notice many people chopping up their vocals to remove blank parts.

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před rokem +1

      It can’t hurt, and as someone mentioned during the show, even the smallest amount of noise adds up if it’s multiple tracks.

  • @unifiedthrills
    @unifiedthrills Před 3 lety +2

    How do you make instrumentals sound realistic in gb

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 3 lety

      Hey there. The virtual instruments? Mostly it's down to selecting the right tones to begin with and then using some light EQ, compression, reverb to bring out the best qualities. czcams.com/video/KCdR6YYbg2I/video.html

  • @TABISH390
    @TABISH390 Před 3 lety +2

    This guy literally gives out extremely quality content for free. Thanks Pete :)

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 3 lety +1

      Very welcome my friend. Thanks for taking the time to let me know.

  • @beanogreenmusic
    @beanogreenmusic Před 2 lety +1

    Hi Pete, on this video you mentioned recording in Punchy Presence then changing to Lead Vocals, does that make a difference in sound rather than just recording in Lead Vocals straight off?

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 2 lety +1

      Hey there. So, the audio recorded is still just completely clean audio. All that you’re changing is the effects and things like compression and EQ.

    • @beanogreenmusic
      @beanogreenmusic Před 2 lety

      @@PeteJohnsMusic thanks thought that was the case just wanted to check with someone who knows

  • @liljordn
    @liljordn Před 4 lety +1

    do you ever pre-mix? to get a idea of how you sound while in the process of recording or do u just record then edit everything after ?

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 4 lety

      Hi there. THese days I tend to mix "on the way in" quite a lot actually. It really helps with the final mix I find. How about you?

    • @liljordn
      @liljordn Před 4 lety

      Pete Johns i gave up trying to record on my phone i couldn’t get the sound i wanted so now im on fl studios on a macbook and everything is pre mixed

    • @NOONECARES2712
      @NOONECARES2712 Před 4 lety

      Jae for rap most def GarageBand iPhone can be good at times but it’s mainly good for singing rnb and rock trust me look at Steve lacy

  • @wondreal
    @wondreal Před 4 lety +2

    What best way to dive into garageband and just go Agra’s make a demo sample

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 4 lety

      Hey there. Depends what sort of music you are creating. Here’s a video about recording an acoustic demo - czcams.com/video/FiFerT4ULUw/video.html
      And this series will get you familiar with all the different aspects of GarageBand - czcams.com/play/PLc8Xg_23Wa56UTlzOg6CYtASLqyEeAaKi.html

  • @xavierferguson3290
    @xavierferguson3290 Před 3 lety +1

    Can anyone help me on how to get the hard T and S sounds fixed for my mixes?

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 3 lety

      Most of this comes down to how you record and making sure you’re not too close to the mic. This video has some tips - czcams.com/video/X1xlFO5NZvU/video.html

  • @princessl.d.g.
    @princessl.d.g. Před rokem +1

    Does the order of the plugins in a vocal chain or any chain matter?
    Will the sound sound different if the plugins were in a different order?

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před rokem +1

      Hello! Yes, the plugin order will change the sound as it will process in order. This video will help. czcams.com/video/FfMd1ijxiOw/video.html

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před rokem

      And this - czcams.com/video/ZxWsB_dQ0EY/video.html

  • @nicchan11
    @nicchan11 Před 3 lety +1

    How do you add strumming of guitars in garageband? Do you have to like record them through the microphone? Or are there any other method?

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 3 lety +1

      You can connect up a guitar using an audio interface or IRig, or mic it up as you say. This video will help - czcams.com/video/asWwOu5PpJU/video.html

    • @nicchan11
      @nicchan11 Před 3 lety

      @@PeteJohnsMusic Thanks Pete! Your videos always motivate me to make more music! I guess i'll have to just play a little guitar and copy paste because im not that good at guitars😅 But seriously Thank you so much!

  • @annaballosingh-picard535

    How can I record my acoustic piano with vocals

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před rokem

      Either separately, or together using a multi channel interface. studiolivetoday.com/usb

  • @lynnly2406
    @lynnly2406 Před 4 lety +1

    What microphone do you use?

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 4 lety +1

      For vocals, I tend to use an Audio Technica AT2020 most of the time. All my recommended gear is at studiolivetoday.com/gear

  • @tadsandy7545
    @tadsandy7545 Před 3 lety +1

    I just really wanna know how to get a choir vocal

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 3 lety

      There’s a bunch of cool plugins for choir, or use the vocal transformer plugin. czcams.com/video/SVdg4bY7Tgg/video.html

  • @youtubef.b.i.1468
    @youtubef.b.i.1468 Před 3 lety +1

    Should I make vocal or instrumental first?

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 3 lety

      I usually go instruments but it’s a personal choice.

  • @ABANOB_MUSICIAN
    @ABANOB_MUSICIAN Před 4 lety +1

    Is there is way to make choir sound like singing church style ? Males and females and children?

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 4 lety

      Hey there. Are you looking to alter voices? You can try using this plugin, but it doesn’t work quite as well as the real thing - czcams.com/video/SVdg4bY7Tgg/video.html

  • @hashinikarunaratne8595
    @hashinikarunaratne8595 Před 4 lety +1

    How adjust tempo of singing?

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 4 lety

      Hi there. Tempo can only be adjusted for virtual instruments tracks (MIDI).

  • @ashishashes
    @ashishashes Před 4 lety +1

    Hi Pete. One problem I noticed while exporting to Photo library is it compresses the audio to mono (even when exporting to 1080p!). I want to retain the pan effect and the quality of my music. If you have any suggestions please comment.

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 4 lety +1

      Hi there. What are you using to export to the photo library? If you share as stereo audio and then export a video using iMovie or another editor you should duet stereo audio?

    • @ashishashes
      @ashishashes Před 4 lety

      Pete Johns Sorry but it seems I’ve commented on wrong video I was trying to comment on your other video which titles “how to export from iMovie iOS” (might be due to binge watching your videos!)
      So I tried to make a metal song which has quite a panning effect at the intro and exported as an uncompressed wav. Then I made a little video clip and compiled that with the audio in iMovie on my iPad. Now when I exported the video to my photo library it ruined all the panning effect I put in that song which clearly means iMovie compressed the audio to mono. Later I even tried saving video as a file in iCloud but still hearing that ugly mono audio.
      I exported it to my CZcams page anyhow here czcams.com/video/ck3FLqCVqwA/video.html. Also, I exported the same uncompressed wav audio file to soundcloud here soundcloud.com/ashish-marwha/p3-messiah-beta . You’ll clearly notice the huge difference!
      I’m guessing it should not be a problem in iMovie mac version but I don’t have a Mac. Lemme know if you also had same issue in iOS

  • @johnnydanny2486
    @johnnydanny2486 Před 4 lety +13

    Ya the garage noise gate is bunk 😂🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před 4 lety +2

      Ya... I don’t tend to use it much except for really distorted guitars.

  • @princessl.d.g.
    @princessl.d.g. Před rokem +1

    I probably asked a thousand questions by now! 😂🤦🏻‍♀️ What's the best way to make space in a mix for vocals?

    • @PeteJohnsMusic
      @PeteJohnsMusic  Před rokem

      EQ. Often that “mud” in the midrange is what makes the vocals get buried. You’ll get there!! czcams.com/video/ccn6hzAwIe8/video.html
      Or you can thicken them up. czcams.com/video/LsMWAwyqooU/video.html