@aubreyproducer: A great trick for modern pop or EDM vocals! Sidechaining reverb makes the reverb quieter while the singer is singing, then lets it rise back up between phrases. This helps keep the words clear and upfront while giving the vocal a bigger, more spacious sound. In this reel, I’m using Valhalla VintageVerb and FabFilter Pro-C 2. The reverb sits on an aux channel at 100% wet, with the compressor placed AFTER it. The dry vocal feeds the compressor’s external sidechain, triggering it to turn down the reverb whenever the vocal comes in. The compressor is controlling the reverb return, not turning down the lead vocal. Adjust the release so the reverb comes back smoothly in the gaps. You get the atmosphere of a long reverb without it constantly competing with the words. #MusicProduction #MixingTips #VocalMixing #AudioEngineering #musicproducer

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