Making Deep Voice Versions of Pop Songs

Basics of How It’s Made

Changing tempo and using space in sound are key to turn fast pop songs into slow, voice-focused tunes. Slow down the beat by 30-40% to get a good 75-95 BPM. Use long reverb of 6-8 seconds to add depth.

About Sound Work

Turn sharp synth sounds into soft piano and Rhodes feels. Transform regular dance parts into long jazz lines to keep it interesting. Good sound control from 50Hz to 5kHz makes sure it stays clear but still deep.

More Ways to Shape Sound

Use different compressions and layers of reverb for a good sound mix. Granular methods and light changes in sound make the sound change in a nice way. Work on the sound balance to keep it clear in the mix.

Creating Deep Sound Feel

Build rich sound backgrounds with careful use of space effects and sound changes. Mix old voice parts with new sounds to keep it known but fresh. Use dynamic changes to control how the tune feels from start to end.

The Big Change to Modern Music Making

How Slow Pop Got Big

The slow pop style has changed how music is made today. It started as new sound work in small music spots and grew big in pop making.

Music makers like James Blake and Bon Iver blended these deep sound styles well into normal songs.

Main Sound Work and Setup

Key parts of slow pop making come from layering sounds. Voice work runs through many effects to make a three-dimensional feel.

Flat echoes, small time lags, and good sound tuning help make the famous airy, light feel. Modern sound tools have made these sound moves very important for any slow pop work.

It Reaches Many Music Types

The way of making slow pop sounds has spread wide, touching R&B, hip-hop, and country. This new way thinks of sound space and deep feels more than just clear sounds.

Today’s sound makers make new sound mixes that touch hearts, making a big change in how music sounds now.

Key Sound Parts:

• Rich background sounds
• Many layers of voice sounds
• Using sound space well
• Using small bits of sound
• Working echoes well

Looking Into Making Slow Pop

Smart Sound Work

Making slow pop needs smart choices in tech and sound work.

Getting the deep sound feel asks for careful control of reverb ends, time lags, and sound cuts.

Good voice recording in quiet rooms is the start before making the layers of background sound.

Working With Many Sound Channels

Different work lines for sounds set up the base for good slow pop music. Different sound buses manage parts of the sound work:

• Deep echo work using top tools like Valhalla VintageVerb with 6-8 second sound holds
• Sound lags tied to the beat for good rhythm feel
• Moving sound parts around for lively feel

Clear Mix Work

Keeping the mix clear calls for smart sound control and careful spacing. Key moves include:

• Changing EQ for good sound control
• Close sound moves
• Putting sounds together well for clear parts
• Managing how dry or echo-filled for good depth

This mix of careful tech choices and new sound ideas puts the feeling and sound look right into the track.

How to Pick Songs for Slow Voice Work

Main Things for Picking Songs

Good song choice is key for making top slow voice tunes.

Winning this needs nailing these parts: right beat, tune moves, beat feel, heart feel, and sound feel.

Best Beat and Tune Set

The best beat set for slow voice songs is between 75–95 BPM, giving a good mix of calm and fun.

Looking at tunes helps find lines that keep their deep feel when made simple. This smart move makes sure the song stays strong but clear.

Watching Rhythm and Heart Feel

Controlling beat feel is big in slow voice work. Big drum lines need cutting down to basics, letting the voice parts stand out.

Songs with deep heart feels and good ups and downs often do best in this change work.

Making the Right Sound Feel

Building the right sound feel means picking songs with clear tune parts.

Good base songs have clear parts good for making sounds that are new, soft, and simple. Picking these parts right helps keep the song together while giving space between parts.

What to Look for in Songs

• Right beat: 75–95 BPM feel
• Clear tunes: Clear tune lines
• Simple beats: Easy to cut down
• Deep heart feel: Strong main message
• Can make new sounds: Clear tune parts

How to Turn Upbeat Songs Slow

Understanding What Makes Dance Songs Tick

Fast dance songs have a lot they can offer for slow voice making if you look right. The trick is seeing the basic chords and tunes under all the loud bits.

By really looking at the tune, music makers can pick parts just right for deep new sounds.

Main Moves for Song Change

Changing Beats and Keys

Slowing the beat down by 30-40% starts a slow tune set. Key changes must go with the singer’s best sound range, making sure it sounds top.

The first strong drum beats turn into soft beat touches, and hard synth sounds become soft piano sounds and Rhodes feels.

New Ways to Play the Tune

Famous dance parts become new long jazz lines at half speed. This way keeps the song known while making a whole new sound world.

Parts of the tune before hidden come out with smart play, and giving space between lines makes the feel close and soft.

Keeping the Song’s Heart

The win of changing known dance songs rests on keeping the song’s deep heart while changing how it’s given out.

Changing known songs like “One More Time” and “Levels” shows how making dance songs slow can make new good takes while staying true to the first song. This makes soft close times that reach both old dance fans and new listeners.

How to Make the Best Slow Feel

Basics in Sound Work

Deep sound work needs close look at both sound bits and how they’re put.

Many echo layers and deep sound feels make a good base for voice to shine.

Right time lags of 80-120ms help build depth but keep the mix clear.

Checking the Sound Sections

Getting the best slow sound feel needs careful look at three key sound zones.

Controlling the low end starts by cutting sounds below 50Hz, while the 200-400Hz zone gets a small boost for warmth.

The 2-5kHz voice zone needs careful EQ work to set it just right without harsh sounds.

Handling Dynamics and Effects

Good sound making uses smart control with many compressions and sound level moves, keeping a steady feel while keeping sound moves natural.

Sound change bits like chorus and phaser, used lightly at 5-15% mix levels, brings in needed depth and movement.

This builds a deep sound world that fits voice well while keeping parts clear.