Incorporate fast, melodic runs, hammer-ons, and chords in the higher register. Keep the low-end consistent but let the mid-range "sing."
Record falsetto lead vocals. Triple-track them: one center, one hard left, one hard right. Use a generous amount of chorus and a plate reverb with a long decay. Incorporate fast, melodic runs, hammer-ons, and chords in
Ensure the kick drum and the Thundercat-style bass are perfectly sidechained. The bass needs room to move without turning the mix into mud. Use a generous amount of chorus and a
Keep it steady and "locked-in" (think Currents ). Use a slight swing (16th note triplets) to give it a human feel. Keep it steady and "locked-in" (think Currents )
Use a Juno-106 or Prophet-5 emulation. Look for "Dreamy Pad" or "Brass" presets. Apply a slow LFO to the pitch (vibrato) to give it a "warped vinyl" feel.
Apply tape saturation (like J37 or Slate VTM) to every track. This glues the disparate styles together into a cohesive "vintage" record.
