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What’s On… IT Series: Advanced Vocal Mixing Chains, Automation & Space (Chris Layton), Wed Oct 7th @ Talent House

You know your way round a vocal chain. This is the one that takes it further — dense layers, real automation, and the moves that separate a mix that’s “there” from one that’s actually finished.

Chris Layton mixes vocals for a living. As a Recording and Mix Engineer, producer and Studio Manager, he’s the one turning rough takes into finished records, day in, day out.

Having led an Introduction to Mixing Vocals at IT2026, this is the follow-up — less “what does this plugin do,” more “how do you make ten vocal layers sit like one performance.”

What we’ll cover

Vocal mixing chains a deeper look at how the pieces work together, not just what each one does.
EQ the different types, and when each one is the right call.
Compression using it for tone shaping as well as dynamic control.
Dense arrangements mixing doubles, harmonies and stacked layers without losing clarity.
Reverb, delay and FX creating separation and depth without washing everything out.
Automation building movement into a mix and holding attention across a full track.
The mix bus blending vocals with the instrumental and gluing the whole thing together.

Why it’s essential

There’s a real gap between a mix that’s good and one that’s finished — and closing it is what separates a demo from a release. This session is built for the artists, producers and engineers who’ve already got the fundamentals down and want to make that final jump.

Who it’s for

Producers, artists and engineers who’ve got the basics down and want to close the gap between a rough mix and a release-ready one.

Talent House Membership is here!

Members get this workshop for £5 instead of £10. Not a member yet? Register your interest here and we’ll be in touch.

udmusic.org/memberships for full details.

Tickets from UDtickets.com.

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