Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Free Logic Pro Mixing Template :
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Who am I :
I'm Streaky, a professional engineer from the UK. I make videos sharing what I've learned over 30 years of engineering.
I've worked at major London studios including Metropolis and Battery, and my credits include UK number-one singles from Lily Allen, Shanks & Bigfoot and Chipmunk, plus work with Paul Weller, Skepta, Groove Armada, Kasabian, Krept & Konan, Taio Cruz, JME, Giggs, Naughty Boy and The Manor.
Whats in todays video :
Master vocal compression to keep your performance clear within a dense mix. Stop burying your singer under heavy instrumentation.
Many producers struggle when mixing vocals because a single compressor is rarely enough to control erratic dynamics. This guide explains why natural vocal dynamics can become problematic as your arrangement grows more complex. You will learn to identify when a mix is getting too crowded and how to manage those peaks effectively without losing the human feel of the performance.
We look closely at specific compressor settings within a digital audio workstation to demonstrate the difference between a weak vocal track and one that sits perfectly in the pocket. By the end of this walkthrough, you will understand the necessity of layering your processing to maintain clarity and presence regardless of how many elements are fighting for space in your track.
Subscribe for weekly mixing technique breakdowns and let me know in the comments if you struggle more with compression or EQ when building your vocal chain.
Free Logic Pro Mixing Template :
streaky.com/pages/free-mix-template?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=logic_template
🎚️ Courses: streaky.com
🎧 Tools: streakyaudio.com
🎛️ Services: streakystudios.com
Who am I :
I'm Streaky, a professional engineer from the UK. I make videos sharing what I've learned over 30 years of engineering.
I've worked at major London studios including Metropolis and Battery, and my credits include UK number-one singles from Lily Allen, Shanks & Bigfoot and Chipmunk, plus work with Paul Weller, Skepta, Groove Armada, Kasabian, Krept & Konan, Taio Cruz, JME, Giggs, Naughty Boy and The Manor.
Whats in todays video :
Master vocal compression to keep your performance clear within a dense mix. Stop burying your singer under heavy instrumentation.
Many producers struggle when mixing vocals because a single compressor is rarely enough to control erratic dynamics. This guide explains why natural vocal dynamics can become problematic as your arrangement grows more complex. You will learn to identify when a mix is getting too crowded and how to manage those peaks effectively without losing the human feel of the performance.
We look closely at specific compressor settings within a digital audio workstation to demonstrate the difference between a weak vocal track and one that sits perfectly in the pocket. By the end of this walkthrough, you will understand the necessity of layering your processing to maintain clarity and presence regardless of how many elements are fighting for space in your track.
Subscribe for weekly mixing technique breakdowns and let me know in the comments if you struggle more with compression or EQ when building your vocal chain.
