Examples of work by Kip the Soundie
Raw vocals VS. Kip’s vocal edit
Genre: indie rock piano ballad with classical influences
Editing Style: naturalistic and gentle
Use of effects: mostly restrained except for the reverb – this song has religious themes, so it was important for it to sound like it was sung into a big empty space (like a church)
Unmixed VS. Kip’s Mix and Master
Genre: Spooky ambient industrial electronic
Mix and Master Style: Brutalist and highly stylised (to suit the genre)
Use of effects: raw files were already very highly processed, so effects used were minimal
Challenges: Many different noises, challenging to get more clarity without sacrificing style (important to the artist).