Overview
Elevate your vocal recordings with Vocal Chops, perfect for singer-songwriters and producers looking to enhance their original vocals. This course covers everything from microphone selection and placement to vocal recording and editing techniques. Whether you’re a vocalist wanting to refine your craft or a producer incorporating unique vocals into your tracks, we'll guide you through the entire process. Learn how to track, comp, harmonize, tune, and creatively process your vocals, ensuring they stand out in any mix.
Course Outcomes
• Learn how to choose the right microphone and setup vocal recording sessions at home and in a studio professional studio environment.
• Learn to use industry-standard software and hardware such by partner brands Antares Auto-Tune and Warm Audio.
• Choose the Right Gear: Understand microphone types, preamps, and signal flow to enhance your recordings and produce high-quality vocals.
• Get an inside look into how top artists and engineers achieve professional-sounding vocals.
• Creative Vocal Processing: Develop unique vocal effects that give your productions a distinctive edge.
Class Topics
Signal Flow and Preamps: Understand the basics of signal flow and the role of preamps in capturing high-quality vocal recordings.
Microphone Selection and Placement: Learn about different microphone types and polar patterns and how to place them for optimal vocal recording.
Vocal Recording Techniques: Learn the art of recording vocals at home or in a studio setting, ensuring professional-quality takes.
Comping and Vocal Processing: Dive into techniques for comping multiple takes, processing vocals with EQ and compression, and adding creative effects.
Tuning and Harmonizing: Explore vocal tuning techniques and how to create harmonies that add depth and richness to your tracks.
Creative Processing: Use reverb, delay, and other effects to give your vocals a unique, polished sound.
Harmonizing & Layering Vocals: Add richness and depth to your productions by creating vocal harmonies and layering techniques.
Circle Community
As part of the IO Music Academy Circle, students gain exclusive access to an online hub where they can connect, collaborate, and receive feedback on their tracks. You'll get lifetime access to course materials such as class recordings, dynamic notes, and workshop videos.
Weekly workshops and collaboration opportunities with fellow students and alumni ensure that you stay engaged and continue to grow, even after completing the course.
Program Options
Vocal Chops is a part of several different artist programs offered at IO:
Singer Producer Program (9 Months)
Total Producer Program (18-24 Months)
Custom Producer Program (6-24 Months)
By enrolling in one of these programs, you'll benefit from a comprehensive learning experience at a reduced per-course cost, perfect for those committed to becoming professional producers.
Student Requirements
• Laptop (2019 or newer MacBook Pro recommended)
• Wired Headphones
• 49-Key MIDI Keyboard
• Ableton Live 12 (available at 40% off)
Ready to Get Started?
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