The 3-Layer Rule
Create depth without muddiness using our signature approach:
- Lead Vocal - Raw and centered (try the Soyuz 017 FET mic)
- Harmony Layers - Panned at 30% L/R (double-tracked)
- Adlibs - Processed through analog tape (Studer A800 settings below)
Pro Tip
"Treat background vocals like percussion - they're rhythm instruments with pitch"
- Vocal Producer Ada Nkrumah
Processing Chain Breakdown
| Processor | Settings | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| LA-2A | 4:1 Ratio, +3dB Gain | Smooth compression |
| Pultec EQP | +2dB at 5kHz, -3dB at 300Hz | Presence boost |
| EMT 140 | 280ms decay | Vintage plate reverb |
Vocal Checklist
- De-ess before compression
- High-pass filter at 120Hz
- Automate delays on adlibs
- Print through analog summing bus
Capture that Lagos nightclub energy in your next session - Book vocal tracking time now!
