Why Your Vocals Don’t Cut Through (And It’s Probably Not EQ)

Everyone wants bigger vocals. Most people reach for EQ and compression first.In this episode of Knobs, Simon Moro and Terry Hart unpack what actually makes vocals cut through a mix — and surprisingly, a lot of it happens before you even touch a plugin.From singer technique and microphone placement through to parallel compression, layered reverbs, vocal chains, automation and mix psychology, this episode explores practical ways to create vocals that feel bigger, clearer and more connected to the song.Expect discussions about resonance, distortion, delay tricks, analog workflows, sidechains, vocal templates and why context always beats presets.If your vocals keep disappearing in the mix, this episode is for you.