Tight, clean, and in tune

Audio Editing & Vocal Tuning

Editing, tuning, and cleanup to get tracks mix-ready: comping, pitch and timing correction, alignment, de-noising, and repair, in person or online.

Great mixes start with clean, tight source material. This service covers the detailed editing work that gets tracks mix-ready: comping the best takes, correcting pitch and timing, aligning stacks and doubles, tightening drums and rhythm parts, and cleaning noise, breaths, and clicks.

Vocal tuning is done to the style of the song. For most records that means transparent correction you cannot hear, keeping the character of the performance while fixing the moments that pull focus. For genres that use tuning as an effect we can push it as far as the track needs. Timing and alignment work makes stacks lock together and rhythm sections sit tight.

We also handle audio repair and restoration, reducing noise, removing clicks and hum, and rescuing usable performances from imperfect recordings. You can book editing and tuning on its own, as prep before a mix, or bundled with our mixing service so the whole chain is handled in one place.

What This Service Includes

  • Take comping
  • Transparent or effect vocal tuning
  • Timing and rhythmic correction
  • Stack and double alignment
  • Drum editing and tightening
  • Noise, click, and breath cleanup
  • Audio repair and restoration
  • Mix-ready session prep

How It Works

  1. 01

    Assess

    We review your tracks, agree on how much editing and tuning the style calls for, and flag anything that needs re-recording.

  2. 02

    Comp and correct

    We comp the best takes, then correct pitch and timing to the level the song needs, keeping the performance natural.

  3. 03

    Tighten and clean

    We align stacks, tighten rhythm parts, and clean noise, clicks, and breaths for a polished source.

  4. 04

    Deliver

    We deliver a clean, mix-ready session or edited stems, ready for our mix stage or your mixer.

Where It Fits

Vocal comping and tuningTightening live band recordingsPrepping home recordings for mixFixing timing on demosRestoring older or noisy recordingsAligning harmonies and doubles

FAQ

Editing & Tuning FAQs

Can you fix timing on a recording that is a bit loose?+

Yes. We tighten timing on vocals, drums, and instruments so parts lock together, keeping enough natural feel that it still sounds like a performance rather than a grid.

Will heavy tuning be obvious?+

Only if you want it to be. We tune to the song. Most records get transparent correction you cannot hear, while styles that use tuning as an effect can be pushed hard on request.

Can you clean up a noisy recording?+

Often, yes. We reduce noise, remove clicks and hum, and repair many recording problems. We are honest about what can be rescued and what is better re-recorded.

Do I have to mix with you to book editing?+

No. Editing and tuning can be booked on its own, whether you mix yourself or send the tracks elsewhere. It also pairs naturally with our mixing service.

Interested in Audio Editing & Vocal Tuning?

Book a session at Animus Studios, Petrie Terrace, Brisbane, or enquire about remote work Australia-wide.