Originally Posted By: rharv
"When I listen to a pro song the vocal seems to sail along on the top the backing track while still anchored to the backing track."

It's most likely the compression you are hearing that puts the vocals out front (or 'on top').




What makes it a "pro" song has a lot to do with pro gear. Get yourself one of these, and you will be able to compete.


https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/1176LN--universal-audio-1176ln

Expensive, true; but you could probably sell it used for almost what you paid.

Regards,

Bob