The success of a musical composition depends not so much on the quality of the lyrics or vocals, but on the correct information, which makes the song rich, lively and vibrant. Of course, it is difficult to create a masterpiece the first time, but sound editing is more of a mechanical process, and much comes with experience.
Instructions
Step 1
Process the acapella. The first step after recording is to process the material. First, remove noise from the sound (this is especially true for recording from cheap microphones), then apply filters and effects to the sound depending on what you want to achieve: on the Internet, you can find a huge variety of video tutorials on high-quality sound processing. It should be noted that most musicians use Adobe Audition 3.0 for mixing. it provides the richest tools and professional level of implementation. In addition, most of the lessons were filmed specifically for her.
Step 2
Compare the acapella to the instrumental. Be sure to check the volume carefully: a mistake made by many aspiring editors is poor sound balance. It is important to simultaneously preserve both the sonority of the voice and the brightness of the melody so that they complement each other. Never limit yourself to only the sound from the speakers - listen also with headphones, because on different devices the playback will be slightly different.
Step 3
Arrange backing vocals. This is the most creative part of the process - the backings determine, first of all, the mood of the song, give it shades and semitones. It is important to note that the backing track is recorded separately and compiled together with the performer, correlated with his vision of the track. In fact, the backing is the background and the "second voice", which creates an element of choral singing in the right places, which gives the words strength and spaciousness. On the other hand, backing vocals also include background vocals - for example, singing individual lines. Correctly placed, it will make any song bright and rich.
Step 4
Pay special attention to the last choruses and losses in the song. As a rule (this is more likely not a template, but a tradition) after the performance of the main verses, a small "chip", a few additional lines, a change in the melody, a chorus with new words, or something similar is inserted. Often the production is responsible for the quality of this episode, so as you work on the song, constantly look for the effects that will suit the ending of the composition.
