Vocal recording question.

Metal Ken · 01-30-2007, 06:50 AM

I'm working on recording a cover of Testament's Alone In the Dark.. When i tried to add the backing vocals parts to make it sound like the 'group vocals' that thrash metal is so noted for, and just had the same effect as double tracking a guitar.. it just sounded oddly thicker. Is there a way to get that 'group vocal' thing going on without actually recruiting 3-4 of my friends to do it ?

Newkie · 01-30-2007, 07:11 AM

I have only read about this but you could try it and see if it works.
First you record the vocals on one track. After that you copy the track, at least one time, and then you have to play with the EQ a bit.
One track should have highs and some lows and on the other track you just invert the previous EQ settings.

If you have three tracks of more then you do it like this
- bass-low mid (first track)
- mid-high mid (second track)
- treble (third)

I hope I'm making sense here

I can't guarantee that this will work as I have only read about it but it can't hurt to try!

Metal Ken · 01-30-2007, 07:14 AM

do you think some kind of strong chorus or detune effect would get it? or would it end up sounding more like Blind Guardian doing a thrash song?

Also, should i offset the tracks slightly, as well? like, one millseconds before and after the original track?

I'll try that when i retrack the vocals and whatnot later.. i gotta re-do a couple of rhythm tracks, since i moved the mike between recording tracks and i want them to be consistent sounding.

Alpo · 01-30-2007, 07:45 AM

Maybe you could record a couple of takes where you sing it differently (alter your voice, inhale some helium or something

)

Metal Ken · 01-30-2007, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alpo

Maybe you could record a couple of takes where you sing it differently (alter your voice, inhale some helium or something

)

Tried that. it still sounds like me though

Alpo · 01-30-2007, 08:19 AM

I guess you'll just have to get your friends to do some backing vox

Naren · 01-30-2007, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alpo

I guess you'll just have to get your friends to do some backing vox

That's the only way I can think of for getting an authentic-sounding thrash/punk group vocals (I think thrash got the group vocals from punk which has had it from the beginning and still has them today).

Metal Ken · 01-30-2007, 08:53 AM

Thats what i figured. im wondering if i can just emulate it easier, though.

01-30-2007, 06:50 AM	#1
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01-30-2007, 07:45 AM	#4
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01-30-2007, 07:11 AM	#2
Newkie Jag har en plan. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stockholm Posts: 255 Real Name: Nicko Main Seven: Ibanez RG7620 Rig: ADA MP-1 \m/ Thanked: 9	I have only read about this but you could try it and see if it works. First you record the vocals on one track. After that you copy the track, at least one time, and then you have to play with the EQ a bit. One track should have highs and some lows and on the other track you just invert the previous EQ settings. If you have three tracks of more then you do it like this - bass-low mid (first track) - mid-high mid (second track) - treble (third) I hope I'm making sense here I can't guarantee that this will work as I have only read about it but it can't hurt to try!

01-30-2007, 07:14 AM	#3
Metal Ken Dissident Aggressor • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 16,301 Real Name: Legion Main Seven: Loomis, C7HR, Giannini 7 Rig: Mesa Rectoverb 50 Thanked: 72	do you think some kind of strong chorus or detune effect would get it? or would it end up sounding more like Blind Guardian doing a thrash song? Also, should i offset the tracks slightly, as well? like, one millseconds before and after the original track? I'll try that when i retrack the vocals and whatnot later.. i gotta re-do a couple of rhythm tracks, since i moved the mike between recording tracks and i want them to be consistent sounding.

01-30-2007, 08:19 AM	#6
Alpo ... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 2,531 Real Name: Mancomb Main Seven: RG1527RB with BKP's Rig: Line 6 Toneport UX1 Thanked: 7	I guess you'll just have to get your friends to do some backing vox

01-30-2007, 08:53 AM	#8
Metal Ken Dissident Aggressor • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 16,301 Real Name: Legion Main Seven: Loomis, C7HR, Giannini 7 Rig: Mesa Rectoverb 50 Thanked: 72	Thats what i figured. im wondering if i can just emulate it easier, though.


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