Hi

If your vocals sound like they’re hiding behind the beat — even after EQ and compression — you’re not alone.

Here’s what most artists get wrong:

They think turning the vocal up = presence.

But presence isn’t loudness — it’s placement.

🔧 3 Things That Give Vocals True Presence:

1. Saturation in the Upper Mids

Try a subtle harmonic exciter around 3kHz–5kHz — this adds warmth, clarity, and helps the vocal cut without being harsh.

✅ Works especially well on dynamic or emotional takes.

2. Sidechaining the Beat Slightly to the Vocal

Not just for 808s. Use a multiband compressor or dynamic EQ to duck the beat subtly when the vocal hits.

✅ Great for getting vocals to “float” in modern trap/R&B mixes.

3. Parallel Compression for Density

Blend a crushed vocal chain (1176 or Distressor-style) back in under the original vocal.

✅ Adds body and energy without sacrificing dynamics.

These are real techniques I use on client mixes every week — because presence is about depth, clarity, and control, not volume.

🎧 If you want your next song to sound radio-ready, I can help you mix it using pro techniques like these.

Check out my Mix + Master offer here

Talk soon!

All My Voices