Jack Antonoff shares his approach to creating a massive chorus sound for Sabrina Carpenter's "Please Please Please" using just eight vocal tracks and creative effects processing.
Instead of relying heavily on reverb or delay, Jack prefers spreading multiple takes across the stereo field, giving the illusion of a fuller sound. He enhances this by running the vocal stack through a WEM Copicat and a Roland Space Echo, manipulating pitch in real time to highlight the unique qualities of Sabrina's voice.
The strategy involves maintaining a tight vocal stack throughout most of the song, reserving the expansive 15-vocal climax for the final line, which feels earned and impactful. This approach demonstrates how leaving space in the mix can make the chorus sound even more massive and engaging.