FL Studio: Mixing Vocals for Beginners - Music Production

Name: FL Studio: Mixing Vocals for Beginners - Music Production
Rating: 4.4 (125 reviews)

Learn to Mix your Vocals like a Pro | Simplified For Beginners

Created bySabelo September

Last updated 6/2025

English

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What you'll learn

Turning Raw Vocal Tracks to Pro Sounding Vocals
Mixing Singing & Rap Vocals
Using Vocal Processing Effects
How to use Effects

Course content

3 sections • 22 lectures • 2h 31m total length

Welcome0:49
Begin your vocal production journey by mastering universal mixing concepts and using waves gold vinyl edition across any DAW to improve your vocals.
Practise Files0:05
Practise FLP File - Stock Plugins0:06

Clean Up Vocals using EQ11:42
Learn to clean up vocals with eq by cutting the low end, sweeping midrange to reduce muddiness, and boosting high frequencies for a brighter, more present vocal.
I Hope You Enjoying & Getting Value In The Course0:11
Clean Up Vocals using EQ - Part 29:53
Blend a backing vocal with the lead vocal using EQ to cut the low end and then compressing to add energy and punch.
Vocal EQ
Vocal Compression24:04
Learn how to use vocal compression to add energy and consistency, adjusting threshold, ratio, attack, and release, making up for volume lost, and balancing lead and backing vocals.
Vocal Compression - Stock Plugin Version7:20
Vocal Compression - Stock Plugin Part 28:41
Master vocal compression on the verse using stock plugins, experimenting with different compressors, setting four-to-one ratio, adjusting threshold and attack times to control dynamic range, punch, and consistency.
Compressor
Vocal De-Esser10:35
Learn how to use a de-esser to soften sibilant vocal sounds in a beginner mix, adjusting threshold and high-end controls to preserve clarity while keeping the vocal lively.
Vocal De-Esser - Stock Plugin Version5:57
Apply the dna technique with only stock plugins to compress a specific frequency band around 5–7 kHz, smoothing sibilance while the rest of the vocal remains steady.
De-Esser
Using Reverb & Delay10:53
Spice up the vocal with reverb and delay to add depth and fill gaps. Send to a shared reverb/delay bus, sync tempo, adjust decay, and apply low/high cuts.
Using Reverb & Delay - Part 2 (Stock Plugin)17:49
Reverb & Delay Effects
Final Touches5:36
Thank you very much for enrolling in the Course and I hope it has helped in your productions. If you have any questions, please send a question via Q&A and I will always respond.

Remember: The only way to improve is by repetition and a lot of practice.

Please don't forget to leave a review, as that will allow me to help more people.

Thank You
Thank You & Goodbye0:17
Stay committed: practice what you learn and take consistent action to improve your vocal mixing in FL Studio. Thank you for enrolling, and here's to better mixes.

Welcome - Stock Plugins Module0:30
Vox - EQ11:16
Learn to apply vocal iq in three steps: cut the low end, use a high pass, tame boxy frequencies, and boost the highs with a shelf for clearer vocals.
Vox - De Esser5:40
Apply a de-esser to soften vocal edges, then use a compressor and Maximus to tame frequencies, achieving a dominant lead vocal.
Vox - Compression8:07
Learn to use the fruity limiter as a vocal compressor, setting 4:1 ratio, 20–30 ms attack, 80–89 ms release, threshold for gain reduction, to keep lead vocal punchy and consistent.
Vox - Reverb & Delay7:37
Vox - Auto Tune4:04
Apply a classic auto-tune effect to the lead vocal using stock plugins, setting the key to C minor, tone to low male, and speed around 93 for natural pitch correction.
Thank You0:05

Requirements

FL Studio 20 software (preferably FL Studio Producer or above)
Be able to use FL Studio
Will to learn

Description

Hey, my name is Sabelo September, I'm a Music Producer/Mixing Engineer based in South Africa and I'm here to help...

I know how frustrating it can be when you can't seem to get your Vocals to sound right and we both know how important Vocals are in Music. It's the Lead instrument, they represent the whole production, which makes it important to have them engineered properly. In this course, I want to give a clear and no-BS guide to getting Pro Sounding Vocals.

You might be a Producer who wants to expand your knowledge or an Artist who wants to produce great-sounding vocals in your bedroom studio.

The course covers all you need to know about Vocal Mixing in FL Studio.

- You will learn why we use certain plugins and how to use them in your mixes.

- Turning Raw Vocal Tracks to Pro Sounding Vocals

- Using Vocal Processing Effects

DAW: FL Studio

Length: 01:35:05

To Follow Along, you need:

FL Studio and any 3rd Plugin Bundle that has a De-Esser Plugin like Waves (A De-Esser is a plugin used to soften harsh Sss in your Vocal)

FL Studio 20 software (preferably FL Studio Producer or above)
A Working PC, Laptop, iMac, or MacBook
Ability to Record Vocals
FL Studio 20 software (preferably FL Studio Producer or above)
Basic Music Production skills are desirable, but not necessary
Must be willing to Learn!

Please be patient with yourself and remember; "Repetition is the only way to master any skill"

Let's get to work!!!

About the instructor:

Hello! My name is Sabelo September. I am a SAMA Nominated Mixing Engineer, and Content Creator based in Cape Town, South Africa.

I've been in the Producer/Mix Engineer seat for nearly a decade, and I have produced Instrumentals featured on SABC & NETFLIX and worked with many independent musicians, and record labels. I have produced & Engineered a variety of genres ranging from Hip Hop, RnB, Dance, Afro Beat, and more.

I'm super passionate about Music, Creating Content, and Teaching Online.

Taking complicated topics and simplifying them is my specialty and I would love to help you get to your desired skill level.

Who this course is for:

Music Producers & Artists who want to improve their sound quality

FL Studio: Mixing Vocals for Beginners - Music Production

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Course content

Introduction3 lectures • 1min

Mixing Process12 lectures • 1hr 53min

New! - Stock Plugins Only7 lectures • 37min

Requirements

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