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Guide.
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The complete guide to de-essing
What sibilance actually is, how de-essers work, how to de-ess vocals without dulling them, and when the tool you need isn't a de-esser at all. A measured, honest guide from the team that builds one.
· 9 min
How to make vocals sound professional
The gap between a home vocal and a pro one isn't one plugin — it's five steps in the right order. Clean it up, control the level, de-ess, EQ, then add character. The honest order of operations, with where each piece fits.
· 7 min
How to mix vocals: the complete guide
A vocal mix is a short chain of honest decisions in the right order: clean up, de-ess, EQ, compress, colour, space, automate. What each stage is for, why order matters, and how to keep a vocal sounding like a person.
· 8 min
How to get a clean, clear vocal
Clarity is the foundation a vocal mix is built on. The five obstacles between the listener and the voice — room, noise, plosives, harsh esses, mud — and how to clear each one, in the right order.
· 7 min
How to record vocals at home
The best plugin can't undo a bad recording, and a cheap setup can capture a great one. How to record a clean vocal at home: the room, the mic, placement, and levels, so mixing starts from something worth mixing.
· 6 min