In this video, I show you how to mix vocals in FL Studio step by step, the same way I approach most Afrobeats and modern vocal mixes. I start by detecting the tempo (I just double click the beat, right click, detect tempo—most times 75 to 150 works), then I link my beat and vocals to the mixer properly. After that, I break vocal mixing into three main parts I always teach: the clean up phase, the control phase, and the polishing phase—because all three matter if you want a commercial, streaming-ready sound. For cleanup, I use iZotope RX (Voice De-noise, Breath Control, and De-click) to remove AC noise, breaths, and little movements while keeping it natural. For control, I use stock plugins first: a basic compressor to tame dynamics (I usually start around 4:1–5:1, fast-ish attack, and adjust threshold), then EQ to high-pass the low end (often 80–150 Hz) and sweep out resonances in the mids with small cuts. After that, I tune the vocal with Waves Tune Realtime (key matters—here it’s G# minor) and set the transition/speed based on how much autotune vibe the artist wants. Finally, I polish with serial compression (LA-2A style), a little stereo widening, a smooth top-end trick using Hyper Chorus, and a touch of saturation with my “secret” Magma channel strip. Then I set up reverb and delay as sends (100% wet), EQ the effects so they don’t compete with the lead, and optionally sidechain the delay if it distracts the vocal. By the end, you’ll clearly hear the before/after difference and understand exactly what to tweak for your own songs.