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A Step-by-Step Guide on Harmonizing and Layering Vocals

Use Live’s Auto Shift effect to build rich layered vocals in this step-by-step video tutorial. Create harmonies by chaining and pitch-shifting vocal tracks, add stereo width with panning, and use Hybrid Reverb to glue the soundscape subtly together.

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  • Use the Auto Shift device to autotune your vocals
  • Manipulate your voice
  • Add effects to your voice
  • Add layers of harmony to your voice
  • Automate vocal effects to turn them on and off
  • Sidechain your vocals to follow MIDI notes
  • Create a vocoder effect with your vocals

This video is hosted by Side Brain – check out Side Brain’s Ableton tutorials on YouTube

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