Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Antares Harmony Engine turns a single lead vocal into full ensemble harmonies and doubles without recording extra takes. In this video we walk through how to get the most out of Harmony Engine's four-voice choir engine, as heard on records from Billie Eilish, Diplo, Lady Gaga, and HAIM.
While most engineers know Antares for AutoTune, Harmony Engine is the company's dedicated vocal harmony generator, built to create lines that sit naturally alongside a lead vocal. We start with Harmony Engine's Unison voicing to build fast, natural vocal doubles, with options to humanise or mechanise the result depending on the production. From there we move into the harmony engine itself, covering key, interval, throat length, pitch, and timing controls across all four voice sections, each of which can carry one or multiple shifted voices for genuinely thick, choir-like results.
We also show a simple trick for building an instant call-and-response vocal section from a duplicated lead vocal track, letting you try different phrasing arrangements throughout a song without re-recording anything. Whether you are chasing tight unison doubles, full harmony stacks, or something more experimental with formant and timbre controls, this covers the core workflow for getting professional results out of Harmony Engine.
If you are researching Antares Harmony Engine, comparing vocal harmony plugins, or looking for a faster way to build backing vocals and doubles, this is a practical, hands-on look at what the plugin can actually do.
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Antares Harmony Engine turns a single lead vocal into full ensemble harmonies and doubles without recording extra takes. In this video we walk through how to get the most out of Harmony Engine's four-voice choir engine, as heard on records from Billie Eilish, Diplo, Lady Gaga, and HAIM.
While most engineers know Antares for AutoTune, Harmony Engine is the company's dedicated vocal harmony generator, built to create lines that sit naturally alongside a lead vocal. We start with Harmony Engine's Unison voicing to build fast, natural vocal doubles, with options to humanise or mechanise the result depending on the production. From there we move into the harmony engine itself, covering key, interval, throat length, pitch, and timing controls across all four voice sections, each of which can carry one or multiple shifted voices for genuinely thick, choir-like results.
We also show a simple trick for building an instant call-and-response vocal section from a duplicated lead vocal track, letting you try different phrasing arrangements throughout a song without re-recording anything. Whether you are chasing tight unison doubles, full harmony stacks, or something more experimental with formant and timbre controls, this covers the core workflow for getting professional results out of Harmony Engine.
If you are researching Antares Harmony Engine, comparing vocal harmony plugins, or looking for a faster way to build backing vocals and doubles, this is a practical, hands-on look at what the plugin can actually do.
đź”— Links
Antares Harmony Engine — antarestech.com/products/creative-vocal-effects/harmony-engine
Production Expert — production-expert.com/production-expert-1/how-to-get-the-best-from-antares-harmony-engine-in-four-minutes?utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=How%20To%20Get%20The%20Best%20From%20Antares%20Harmony%20Engine%20In%20Four%20Minutes%20-%2022718797
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![No More Labels. Grammy Winning Mixer & Producer Matt Lawrence On The Music Industry For Studios, ...
In this podcast episode Ashea is joined by Matt Lawrence, a Grammy Award-winning mixer, producer, and engineer who has worked on some of the most influential records of the past 20 years. In this first part of a two-part conversation, Matt discusses his journey into the audio industry, his perspective on the current state of the music industry in 2026, and how the landscape has changed for studios, artists, and record labels over his career.
Matt brings invaluable insights from two decades of working at the highest levels of music production, having mixed and produced records that have shaped contemporary music across multiple genres. Whether youre an aspiring audio engineer, a music producer, an artist navigating the modern music industry, or a label executive seeking perspective on industry dynamics, this conversation provides honest, experienced insights into how the music business is evolving and what it takes to build a sustainable career in professional audio production. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode exploring the past, present, and future of the music industry.
In This Episode:
• Career Journey into Audio Production - How Matt Lawrence got started in the audio industry, the path that led to Grammy recognition, and the formative experiences that shaped his career as a mixer and producer
• Work on Influential Records - Overview of Matts extensive discography and the iconic projects hes contributed to over the past 20 years in mixing and production
• The Evolution of the Music Industry (2006-2026) - How the music industry has transformed over the past two decades, changes in recording technology, distribution, and the business model for artists and labels
• The Role of Studios in Modern Music Production - What studios look like in 2026, how the role of physical recording spaces has changed, and why certain aspects of professional studios remain invaluable
• Artists Navigating the Current Landscape - The challenges and opportunities for musicians and artists in 2026, from recording and production to promotion and distribution
• Record Labels and Industry Structure - How record labels are adapting to the modern music ecosystem, their changing role, and what sustainable relationships look like between labels, artists, and production professionals
• Technology and Production Innovation - Advancements in recording technology, production tools, and mixing techniques that have emerged over Matts 20-year career
• Professional Insights from Industry Veterans - Lessons learned, perspectives on what it takes to succeed in professional audio, and honest assessment of the current state of music production
About Our Guest:
Matt Lawrence:
Matt Lawrence is a Grammy Award-winning mixer, producer, and engineer with an extensive career spanning over two decades in professional music production. His work has touched some of the most influential records released over the past 20 years, earning him recognition and respect throughout the music industry. With deep experience working across multiple genres and with diverse artists and labels, Lawrence brings authentic perspective on how the music industry operates and the evolution of music production in the modern era.
About Our Host:
Ashea is a platinum-selling songwriter, music producer, and audio engineer from the UK. With credits spanning notable artists, major labels, and prestigious broadcasters, Ashea brings authentic conversations between industry professionals to the Production Expert Podcast. Credits & Placements Include… Alan Walker, Holy Goof, TS7, Billy Da Kid (Kiss FM), Steve Smart (Kiss FM), The Wideboys, MER, Sony Music, 2Tone Records, BBC, SVT1 (Sweden).
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