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Major Mixing

Manual Vocal Editing

Pitch and timing correction done by hand, note by note, in Melodyne, VariAudio, ReVoice Pro, Auto-Tune or Waves Tune. Lead and background vocals end up in tune and in time with each other, and still sound like the singer.

  • Real engineers, not algorithms
  • 6 revision rounds included
  • Premium analog & digital gear
  • Ready in 2–3 days per song
How It Works

From Raw Takes to Tuned Vocals

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Export the vocals

Every vocal track as a separate WAV from the start of the song, and the instrumental as one file.

02

Add a demo mix

A rough bounce of the song shows us the intended phrasing and where each vocal sits.

03

Fill in the form

Choose the number of songs and vocal tracks. Note anything you want left alone, like a deliberate slide or a loose ad-lib.

04

Upload and pay

Zip the files, upload them and pay by card. The total is shown before checkout.

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Edited takes in 2–3 days

We tune and align every vocal by hand and send it back within 2–3 days per song. Ask for changes in any of the 6 revision rounds.

06

Final files

Edited vocal tracks as WAV, lined up with your instrumental and ready for the mix.

Hear the Difference

Real Before/After Samples

Two real vocals from our sessions: play the raw take, then the edited one.

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Manual Vocal Editing

Manual Vocal Editing

Manual Vocal Editing

$57-714

Pitch and timing correction done by hand, note by note, in Melodyne, VariAudio, ReVoice Pro, Auto-Tune or Waves Tune. Lead and background vocals end up in tune and in time with each other, and still sound like the singer.

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*Price depends on the project size — calculate your exact price on the order page. Not happy with the result? See our refund policy.

What is manual vocal editing?

Automatic tuning pulls every note toward the nearest pitch at the same speed. That works as an effect, but on a natural vocal it flattens slides, vibrato and the small pitch movements that make a singer recognizable. Manual editing means an engineer goes through the vocal note by note and decides what to fix and what to leave.

We work mostly in Celemony Melodyne, and use VariAudio, ReVoice Pro, Auto-Tune or Waves Tune when a part needs them.

How natural the result sounds depends on how far off the take is. A slightly flat chorus becomes impossible to hear. A line that is a semitone out all the way through will show some processing, and re-singing it is often the better fix.

Real equipment used at Major Mixing

As the result of manual pitch correction you receive:

Perfect pitch

Natural voice

Smooth and soft sound

Is it ok to use pitch correction?

Aren’t too many artists now applying vocal corrections to their performances? Automatic pitch correction may seem like a growing tendency that is going to sweep away the difference between an amateur and a professional, making everyone able to sing perfectly. But, of course, it’s not true.

We know from multiple examples that many legends who made it to the top of the music charts were and are far away from always singing the exact notes. It has always taken rather a unique imperfection than a perfect pitch to rise to the top. However, off-tune singing can sound amateur and unpleasant.

Real equipment used at Major Mixing

So yes, correcting pitch is normal, as long as the listener can’t tell. Fix what pulls the song down and keep the character.

Online time alignment for vocal tracks

When you unite all your recorded lead and back vocals, there may occur a difference in timing every now and then between them. Even the split-second shift creates unpleasant moments of dissonance within the song. That is why, together with vocal tuning, we provide also time alignment.

We make sure the vocals are absolutely coherent and synchronized at every part of the song. Our professional musicians will listen to your multitrack and manually correct the timing at places when needed. As the result, you’ll receive harmony between all your vocal tracks.

Vocal Editing on Its Own, or With the Mix?

Order vocal editing here when you mix the song yourself or with another engineer and need the vocals ready first. If we are mixing the song, you don’t need a separate order: add Vocal Rescue (manual pitch and time correction, note by note) on the Mixing or Complete Mixing and Mastering form for $100 per song. Doing it yourself? Start with our guides Melodyne vs Auto-Tune and how to use Auto-Tune.

Manual pitch correction that sounds natural

Manual time alignment of the vocal tracks

We send you the corrected multitrack in 2-3 days per song or even earlier

6 revision rounds included

Not sure the vocal needs editing? Send the song for a free track review and an engineer will tell you.

Price, Turnaround and What You Get Back

The price depends on how many vocal tracks the song has. Up to 4 vocal tracks cost $57, so a song with one or two vocals is $57 too; 7 tracks are $100, 10 are $143, and 50 are $714. Session vocalists can record missing background vocals for $200 per song. You get the edited vocal tracks back as WAV files in 2–3 days per song, with 6 revision rounds included.

FAQ

Manual Vocal Editing — Frequently Asked Questions

How can I place an order for Manual Vocal Editing? faq accordion icon

Export the vocal tracks and the instrumental, zip them and upload the zip on the order page. Choose the number of songs and vocal tracks, add your notes and a demo mix, then pay at checkout.

What is the Manual Vocal Editing? faq accordion icon

Pitch and timing correction done by hand. An engineer works through each vocal note by note in Melodyne or a similar editor, instead of running it through automatic tuning.

How to prepare my song for Manual Vocal Editing? faq accordion icon

Export each vocal track separately and the instrumental as one file, all from the same start point, plus a demo mix. Before uploading, load the files into an empty session to check they line up and run the full length. Then zip them.

Will my voice sound robotic with Manual Vocal Editing? faq accordion icon

Usually there will be no robotic effect on the voice. But it depends on how out of tone you are.

Should I send a demo mix? faq accordion icon

Yes, that would be perfect! We will get an idea of the correct placement.

Can the demo be my reference? faq accordion icon

No. The demo shows us the arrangement and how the vocals sit. A reference is a released song whose vocal sound you like; send one if you have it.

How many revisions do I have? faq accordion icon

Six rounds are included. Vocal notes are usually specific (“keep the slide in the second verse”, “tighten the doubles in the hook”), so one or two rounds tend to cover them. If revisions start going in circles, we tell you before quoting anything extra.

Which genres do you work with? faq accordion icon

Any genre. Rap vocals often need timing work more than pitch; sung pop, R&B and rock usually need both.

Where are you located? faq accordion icon

The studio is based in Rubí (Barcelona), Spain. Our engineers work remotely from several countries; the same named people handle every record.

Do you have bulk deals? faq accordion icon

Yes: 2% off per song in the order, applied automatically. Ten songs come out 20% cheaper.

What is “Recording Background vocals”? faq accordion icon

Sometimes a song needs background vocals that were never recorded. Session vocalists can record them for you; it is an add-on on the order form, $200 per song.

Can I contact you for additional information? faq accordion icon

Sure. Write to us in the live chat or at info@majormixing.com.

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A named engineer listens properly and writes back with exactly what is holding the track back and what to do about it. Free, always — no card, no order first, and no obligation to use us afterwards.

  • Free, always — not a trial and not credit against an order
  • A named engineer with label credits, usually back in 1 working day
  • 11,000+ projects completed · 6 revision rounds on every order