John "Shy" Russell on SoundBetter

🔥 Fast Turnaround 🔥 - Vocal production one-stop-shop: Pristine editing/comping/mixing/tuning, full-choirs & BGVs, arrangement & harmonization. I deliver radio-ready, full, in-your-face vocals without compromising emotional depth and character.

Gospel Choirs? ✅, Vocals that send shivers down your spine? ✅ Your best takes hitting every note, right on time ✅

Send over your vocal stems or your BGV ideas and I'll do what I do best.

I offer 24-48 hour turnaround and the following services:
- Vocal Production - Everything from effects to ear candy adlibs.

- Vocal Comping 🎤 - Delicate and meticulous comping paying attention to every detail and emotion.

- Vocal Mixing 🎧 - Get your vocals to sit on top and in front. Say goodbye to unbalanced, thin, harsh vocals.

- Vocal Editing/Tuning🧑‍💻 - When comping isn't enough and tuning is too much, Melodyne and I will find your perfect performance while preserving your natural character and personality. Maybe your timing could be a bit tighter but you have the perfect take? I'll make sure your vocals sit right in the pocket every time.

- BGVs/Full Choirs + Arrangement - I'll write, arrange, and record harmonies tailored to your song (up to 8 parts if it fits).

I'm an International Award Winning genre-bending Songwriter and Producer. Mentored by John Legend, formerly signed under RedOne. Producing and writing for Major labels and Networks around the globe.

Vocal Chain Hardware:
- Manley Reference Cardioid
- Neve 5211
- Neve 1073
- WA76 Compressor
- Pultec style EQP-WA

Software:
- Melodyne
- Antares
- Dynassist
- Izotope
- Valhalla

Send me a note through the contact button above.