Acapella Production Techniques w/ Fry Ups
Acapella Production Techniques w/ Fry Ups
Course Lessons
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What is an Acapella
Phase cancellation
Acapella extraction software
Detecting the key
Creating harmonies
Acapella websites
Reverse engineering
Plugin selection and bussing
Sampling the vocal
Vocal looping
Using Alchemy to create a vocal instrument
Additional effects
Live Q & A
About This Course
Fry Ups gives a class on Acapella’s, explaining what they are and how you can obtain them using the Phase Cancellation technique, as well as a look into software that can extract vocals and sites you can download acapellas from.
You will learn:
- What is an acapella
- Phase Cancellation
- Acapella creation software
- Detecting Keys
- Creating Harmonies
- Plug-In Selection for Vocals
- Bussing
- Sampling
- Vocal Looping
- Using Alchemy to create vocal instruments
- Additional Effects
Fry uses the following to treat vocals:
Lessons:
1. What is Acapella?
In modern culture, an acapella is used to describe the isolated vocal track from a multi-track recording that originally included music. Fry elaborates on this while looking into the technology we have today.
2. Phrase Cancellation
Like a magic trick, Phase Cancellation is an audio phenomenon in which two or more out of phase sound waves result in weakened or lost frequencies. You can use this method this obtain acapellas from existing soundtracks.
3. Acapella Creation Software
A look into softwares like Izotope Rx7, Hit n Mix, Audionamix, Phonic Mind and the free Acapella Extractor that can help extract acapellas.
4. Detecting The Key
It’s important to know what key the acapella is in once it’s extracted. Fry explains softwares that can do this for you, including Traktor, Rekordbox and Mixed in Key.
5. Creating Harmonies
In music, harmony is the process by which the composition of individual sounds, or superpositions of sounds, is analysed by hearing. Usually this means simultaneously occurring frequencies, pitches or chords.
6. Production Techniques
What you can do with vocals; looping, vocal instruments, reverse reverbs, stutter effect and filters. Fry shows us how to create a reverse reverb using an acapella.
7. Acapella Websites
A few website tools to help you obtain acapellas. Fry speaks about the consequences (both good and bad) of clearing your samples.
Sites include:
8. Introduction & Recap
Track playback.
9. Plugin Selection & Bussing
Stating that these are the best plugins for him, there are several plugins on the market that you can explore to find out which works best for you.
10. Sampling the Vocal
Using the long reverse reverb effect created in the last chapter, Fry shows us how to sample effects throughout the track. He uses Keilworth Audio VPS philta XL and Logic’s brand new (10.5) sampler to create stutter effects.
11. Vocal Looping
Choosing a section of the vocal singer holds the note, you can loop those parts and apply effects to create interesting drone sounds.
12. Using Alchemy To Create a Vocal Instrument
With the option of spectral and granular synthesis, Alchemy can analyse the audio sample and create a virtual instrument out of any sample you put into it.
13. Additional Effects
Fry shares a few of his most used alternative vocal effects:
- Ableton Time Warp
- Vocoder
- Scratching Samples using Virtual DJ
- Using vocals from other songs to compliment your vocal.
Meet Your Teacher
Fry Up
Fry Ups is a DJ/Producer and artist based in Manchester, UK. IN 2020, his remixes have been played on Radio 1 Dance Anthems, Capital FM and various other radio stations.
Reverse engineering one of his tracks “I Believe In You” that Fry Ups wrote in 2018. He works in Logic Pro X using a wide range of vocal enhancing plugins.
Discussions
Dream of finally finishing that draft or launching that side-hustle? Make your next creative project your best yet, with simple steps from creative superstar Emma Gannon!
Discussions
Dream of finally finishing that draft or launching that side-hustle? Make your next creative project your best yet, with simple steps from creative superstar Emma Gannon!
About This Class
Dream of finally finishing that draft or launching that side-hustle? Make your next creative project your best yet, with simple steps from creative superstar Emma Gannon!
In this new class, Emma shares the framework that allowed her to overcome self-doubt and carve her own path as an author, broadcaster, and podcast host. The secret to her success? Fed up with feeling afraid—of failure, of not being good enough, even of success—Emma dug into the science behind self-sabotage and learned exactly how to get out of her own way.
Now, Emma is sharing what she’s learned so that you can do the same: unlock your creative potential while feeling energized and empowered!
Together with Emma, you will:
- Identify the patterns in your life, and let go of habits that don’t serve you
- Cut out comparison to figure out what you really want and need
- Silence your inner critic by talking back to negative beliefs and behaviors
- Own your success and vulnerability—both go hand-in-hand with creativity
Packed with insights and examples from Emma’s personal journey, this class is designed for every creative who needs a pep-talk or extra push to get started—and includes five exclusive downloadable worksheets to support you along the way.
Whether you’re looking to break through block, remove self-imposed pressure, or simply approach each new project with intention, this 45-minute class will unlock your confidence as a creative. Get started and celebrate taking the first step!
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All you need to follow along is a pen and paper. Download the worksheets to follow along with Emma’s exercises, or jot your thoughts in a notebook.
Resources
- Introduction
- Week one
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