Apply serial compression. Use a fast compressor to catch peaks, followed by a slower, musical compressor to glue the vocal together.
The foundation of a "Garrix" vocal is a structured processing chain that fixes issues before adding character. Start with transparent tuning using Antares Auto-Tune Go to product viewer dialog for this item. or
High-energy EDM tracks often have bright synths. Use a de-esser to aggressively tame "s" sounds so you can safely boost the high-end later without it becoming piercing. 2. Create the "Garrix" Signature Air how_to_mix_martin_garrix_level_vocals
. This adds the "grit" and "body" necessary to compete with distorted leads.
A common EDM trick is using a small amount (10–20% mix) of "OTT" to squash the vocal and bring out every tiny detail and breath. 3. Use Strategic Reverb and Delay Apply serial compression
. Even for "natural" vocals, modern EDM requires near-perfect pitch. Use a surgical EQ like the FabFilter Pro-Q 3 Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
Martin Garrix’s vocals often have an expensive-sounding "air" that sits above the mix. Start with transparent tuning using Antares Auto-Tune Go
Garrix creates a massive sense of space without washing out the dry vocal signal. How To Make Vocal Chops like Martin Garrix