The TRUTH About Gain Staging | Everything You Need to Know

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    The TRUTH About Gain Staging | Everything You Need to Know
    Gain staging in audio production is one of those hot topics that seems to cause a lot of confusion. Before you start mixing your song, it is important to get this right for the best results. In this video, I will show you what gain staging is, how to read your meters in your DAW, and how to set the gain for the correct headroom in your mix. I am using Pro Tools for this tutorial but this lesson can be applied to any DAW including Logic Pro X, FL Studio, Studio One, reaper, Ableton, and more.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 260

  • @waynewav
    @waynewav  4 роки тому +42

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  • @chrisjennings5731
    @chrisjennings5731 3 роки тому +8

    Bro said “tripping bout clipping”! 🤣

  • @loslobosjr
    @loslobosjr 4 роки тому +42

    Gain staging is so important. Excellent explanation and tips as always!

  • @losdude
    @losdude 2 роки тому +1

    I seriously think that you are not only one of the most informed in this biz, but you're the funniest, and most charismatic person out there that's doing this. I love watching your videos.

    • @losdude
      @losdude 2 роки тому

      Also just bought the VU meter with your link - hope you get the credit

  • @samgoodson1298
    @samgoodson1298 4 роки тому

    I've been watching your videos ever since you first started dropping them, even though I know how to do all this stuff already I still watch and hit like because it's entertaining, and I love your perspective. Keep being yourself bro. You're helping alot of people!

  • @mw2gamerize
    @mw2gamerize 3 роки тому +4

    Your excitement gets me excited to learn more. Thank you Wayne!

  • @clifford_ramos
    @clifford_ramos 4 роки тому +1

    This is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you for your clear and simple explanation!!!! 🙏🙏🙏

  • @jorgesoto1763
    @jorgesoto1763 3 роки тому +3

    Super helpful. Such a great instructor. The way you explain things makes understanding so easy. Thank you sir!

  • @davym3415
    @davym3415 3 роки тому +1

    Great Video, I prefer this video explanation & demonstration than the others out there on UA-cam, you broke everything down ro layman's terms and it was easy to understand.

  • @yollachrist7313
    @yollachrist7313 4 роки тому

    Wavy your the 🐐! U got me putting out nothing but radio ready mixes!!! Thanks bro!!!

  • @adityakulkarni9780
    @adityakulkarni9780 4 роки тому

    I was worried about this thing for long. Just opened UA-cam for it, and bang!! I saw your video! Thanks Man!! You are amazing!

  • @chrisjennings5731
    @chrisjennings5731 4 роки тому

    ... and All the time you do brother! Still dropping knowledge! 🙏 That was like the advanced version of the one you made a while back on levels and beginner mixing! We’ve come a long way!

  • @AutumnKings
    @AutumnKings 2 роки тому

    Thank you brother. This is so helpful and we are grateful to have you sharing your wisdom.

  • @famusaaa
    @famusaaa 3 роки тому

    ONCE AGAINNNN WAVY DID IT AGAIN THIS MAN REALLY HELPFUL

  • @premkapoor7864
    @premkapoor7864 2 роки тому +1

    Thankyou
    Love from India ,
    Aayush.

  • @KavayahSounds
    @KavayahSounds 3 роки тому +2

    Dope Video Bredren! The audio quality, video quality, lighting, information and professionalism is the best I've seen on UA-cam so far.
    Keep pressing on. Big Up!!!

    • @waynewav
      @waynewav  3 роки тому +1

      🙏🏽 thanks fam

  • @kardosantana803
    @kardosantana803 4 роки тому +10

    Thank you Wayne!!! I never knew what Gain Staging really meant. Now when I start any session, I’ll make sure I add that VU meter and set my volumes with Clip Gaining before anything else. It’s those slight changes in Fader Resolution that will take my mixing to another level. Again, I say thank you.

  • @BrandonAyre
    @BrandonAyre 3 роки тому

    Man, you are sooo good at this! Thank you! I just bought a hoodie. Gotta support... Thanks.

  • @EBarreto267
    @EBarreto267 3 роки тому

    clearest explanation I've heard. Thank you!

  • @RicardoTolbert
    @RicardoTolbert 4 роки тому

    So important! The most overlooked aspect of mixing.

  • @raymiller8487
    @raymiller8487 2 роки тому

    Great video, Wayne. I knew what gain staging was and I do it. But this video gave me the details needed to do it properly. Before I was just guessing.

  • @officialjleezy
    @officialjleezy 4 роки тому

    Good stuff Wayne! Dope ..thanks for the knowledge fam

  • @katestarr9444
    @katestarr9444 2 роки тому

    Needed this!!! Thank you!!

  • @BrandInman
    @BrandInman 2 роки тому

    Great, clear instructional video. Thank you!

  • @kqsystemzrecordings
    @kqsystemzrecordings Рік тому

    This Very Important Jewel Improved ALL My mixes by so much!!

  • @bryansolis9444
    @bryansolis9444 3 роки тому +1

    Man your channel is amazing thanks for your tips

  • @spencermartin5622
    @spencermartin5622 2 роки тому

    Thank you for your content! Very helpful and so well executed.

  • @user-my9dp2ny3l
    @user-my9dp2ny3l 4 роки тому

    Providing real industry knowledge!!! Thank you brother !!!

  • @just4dalaughters431
    @just4dalaughters431 3 роки тому

    My second video of your channel...and dude, u have saved lives...
    And yeah, this video was definitely helpful.. coming from a Logic X user

  • @inigollames
    @inigollames 3 роки тому

    I'm from Spain and since I watch your videos y am learning a lot. Thanks

  • @nrichmusic3217
    @nrichmusic3217 4 роки тому

    Great explanation on Gain Staging, thanks Wavy!

  • @granthaddow4127
    @granthaddow4127 3 роки тому

    love your work bro..... thanks for the tips..

  • @daddydiesel7910
    @daddydiesel7910 4 роки тому

    Always heard about gain staging and always clippin now i kno why thanxs again wavgod💯☝️

  • @kenselcer
    @kenselcer 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for the great explanation about gain staging. I appreciate it!

  • @TJEnnis0811
    @TJEnnis0811 4 роки тому +1

    This cleared up some confusion. Thanks!

  • @TheBlackJewelz
    @TheBlackJewelz 3 роки тому

    I like the way you explain bro. Very clear. Subbed.

  • @user-xq4xr7jl8h
    @user-xq4xr7jl8h 4 роки тому

    So easy to follow and helpful as always! 🤩

  • @mikeb1824
    @mikeb1824 3 роки тому

    Looove this!!! Thank you man!

  • @RaulSupreme
    @RaulSupreme 2 роки тому

    This vid is one of the best on the topic on here!

  • @mlady4783
    @mlady4783 3 роки тому

    Excellent explanation, best I seen!

  • @countrymusicoutlaw
    @countrymusicoutlaw 2 роки тому

    Mate that was pearler of an explanation on gain staging and good tips as well - cheers Leigh; oh and yes even in the early eighties I did a course using analogue desk and tape and was a good way to learn but harder - keep up the great work

  • @saintfrancisbeats9639
    @saintfrancisbeats9639 Рік тому

    Bro! You are the dopest with the mixing game!

  • @monicahammonds-topic2465
    @monicahammonds-topic2465 2 роки тому

    Wow. This was so helpful. Thank you!

  • @gbashari
    @gbashari 4 роки тому

    First thing, wasn't here for a long time, feels good to be back to your channel :)
    I remember i "learned" in some youtube video that the best gain level for plugguins is somewhere between -6 to -9 db, but after messing with things for a little while i noticed it's should be even lower. -18 sound perfect (not reading the manuals was my bad as well).
    Anyways, thanks a lot!! much appreciated! I've searched youtube for couple of days for that answer!

  • @ob4809
    @ob4809 3 роки тому

    Amazing Video Bro! Thanks a lot

  • @strategicpeoples2973
    @strategicpeoples2973 4 роки тому

    Dope video people truly overlook gain staging

  • @josefojma1580
    @josefojma1580 2 роки тому

    Great video and channel!
    Very useful info

  • @abdullah5473
    @abdullah5473 4 роки тому +8

    I'm a logic user and this vid really helped me , your doing amazing job .. love from Saudi Arabia ❤️✌🏻

    • @waynewav
      @waynewav  4 роки тому

      🙏🏽🙏🏽💯

  • @smooth_as_ice4954
    @smooth_as_ice4954 4 роки тому

    yessir! ...much needed info more on the basics

  • @2.22.hz.
    @2.22.hz. 3 роки тому

    great personality! great explanation, thank you.

  • @beautifulsounds1118
    @beautifulsounds1118 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the info bro really helpful

  • @joejones4237
    @joejones4237 2 роки тому

    Thank You always for your help

  • @rejourn
    @rejourn 4 роки тому

    I work in FL but this transferred perfectly thanks for the knowledge

  • @tomm7769
    @tomm7769 3 роки тому

    excellent complete explanation!

  • @billyhughes9776
    @billyhughes9776 3 роки тому

    Great vid man -- super useful info -- I'm finally applying proper gain staging before starting a mix, didn't for a long time. I prefer to use a trim control to adjust levels for gain staging to give myself the option of using clip gain afterward for mixing moves later on. VU (volume unit),....sorry,.....I know,...I'm that guy. OH! I subbed, keep em coming.

  • @GizTv
    @GizTv 4 роки тому

    All of your videos are helpful bro 👍🏽

  • @brucehathcockmusic
    @brucehathcockmusic 4 роки тому

    Love these videos bro

  • @acetheengineer5747
    @acetheengineer5747 3 роки тому

    Dope vid! Great info.

  • @GingerbreadJay
    @GingerbreadJay 2 роки тому

    Excellent video King 👑 u the goat

  • @chubbknoxxmusic
    @chubbknoxxmusic 2 роки тому

    Yo I saw you put them glasses on lol No seriously this video is MONUMENTAL!!! You just help me find the peace to the puzzle hidden under the bed lets go!!! Also I've been thinking about taking the PT certification class this year but have unanswered questions. Thanks again Wavy Wiz' I appreciate you take care!!

  • @sfisothwala9077
    @sfisothwala9077 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much,Boss.

  • @ILL8ZILLA8
    @ILL8ZILLA8 3 роки тому

    Finally, a video that is simple and straightforward about this..thanks man...although I still haven't seen a video that includes how to match a reference track as well as gainstage...I believe you just turn down the mastered wav. to hit 0 with headroom at.-18 correct?

  • @blauwave
    @blauwave 4 роки тому +1

    Very Helpful. Thanks!

  • @chrisjennings5731
    @chrisjennings5731 3 роки тому

    Love you my dude!

  • @rabbitinyourrucksack
    @rabbitinyourrucksack 2 роки тому

    loving the london accent when you say Gain Stagin' great video mate

  • @jamalkargbo1112
    @jamalkargbo1112 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much information

  • @LaSkrilla
    @LaSkrilla 4 роки тому +1

    Really appreciate it bro 💯

  • @justpercyworldwide6791
    @justpercyworldwide6791 4 роки тому

    Best gain staging tutorial on the internet!!!!

  • @GilleYade
    @GilleYade 2 роки тому

    Great Vídeo!! Congretulations

  • @holywaterandgreentea
    @holywaterandgreentea 2 роки тому

    Excellent and Thanks

  • @mikaeelrahman24
    @mikaeelrahman24 3 роки тому

    Thanks for this video, salute!

  • @gregorybrown6200
    @gregorybrown6200 2 роки тому

    the more i watch your videos, the better my mixes get. Thanks

  • @edmoss2020
    @edmoss2020 Рік тому

    Great stuff thanks.

  • @g1technicalservices736
    @g1technicalservices736 4 роки тому

    Great vid. Thank you.

  • @Path_of_Totality
    @Path_of_Totality 3 роки тому

    Not the exact type of music I work on, but your tips and explanations are excellent.

  • @mudhousemusic805
    @mudhousemusic805 4 роки тому

    Awesome bruv killa continuity

  • @royaltysounds6484
    @royaltysounds6484 2 роки тому

    Thank You Wanye

  • @professuhx504
    @professuhx504 4 роки тому +8

    I don't think I ever clicked a video this fast lmfao 😂🤣🤣😂
    Much love bro for droppin' these gems! I'm bouta record some bars right now!

    • @waynewav
      @waynewav  4 роки тому +1

      Nice! Let’s get it.

  • @traylonra-von2112
    @traylonra-von2112 4 роки тому +1

    Great teacher

  • @KevyJBeatzBangerzfromBelow
    @KevyJBeatzBangerzfromBelow 2 роки тому

    Appreciate you soldier!!!

  • @CryzorBeatz
    @CryzorBeatz 2 роки тому

    Damn ! The Way you explain all this stuff about Pro Tools and something like this about Gainstaging ... Crazy dude ! You're my new Pro Tools Master and also my pro bro in tutorials ! Just because of you and your pro tools videos I'm now a pro tools user ! Came from Logic but ! How fast I'm now in Pro Tools is damn crazy ! and it makes more fun I don't know why but it's a fact haha Greetings from Germany my friend ! Great videos

  • @mikeharwoodmusic
    @mikeharwoodmusic 4 роки тому +2

    Top tip of the day!

  • @gregkurka
    @gregkurka 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the great content 👏

  • @TGMajor225
    @TGMajor225 4 роки тому

    Dat was too much sauce Preciate da wave

  • @luisvaldg9830
    @luisvaldg9830 2 роки тому

    muchas gracias

  • @fishjacksonstudio1201
    @fishjacksonstudio1201 4 роки тому +1

    Best video of 2020

  • @londonsea5077
    @londonsea5077 3 роки тому +2

    Hey thanks for the tutorial. Would you consider doing a gain staging tutorial where you mix a whole track? I think it would answer a lot of these questions posted in the comments. Thanks.

  • @FullThrottleEnt365
    @FullThrottleEnt365 3 роки тому

    Thank you bro

  • @slickonthebeat22
    @slickonthebeat22 3 роки тому

    Dropping gems all across the board bruh

  • @memoriesoftheshowroom1171
    @memoriesoftheshowroom1171 2 роки тому +1

    MMMM, gonna pass my exam now. Thank you

  • @gauravharrish2162
    @gauravharrish2162 2 роки тому

    Still 1 of my favourite videos ever

  • @lexghozt
    @lexghozt 4 роки тому

    using da trim on tracks good move, king me now thx wavy

  • @LethalDos
    @LethalDos 4 роки тому

    A lil late to the party on this one but as always great tip man. Thank you.

  • @theericmirandashow
    @theericmirandashow Рік тому

    This video is the holy grail of mixing. If you are not starting with proper levels you are driving off a cliff.

  • @holywaterandgreentea
    @holywaterandgreentea 2 роки тому

    Thanks Brother

  • @energysphereentertainment-4975
    @energysphereentertainment-4975 3 роки тому

    Like what you're doing.. Keep it up...

  • @wesheriveaux9325
    @wesheriveaux9325 4 роки тому

    very helpful tutorial @Wayne.wav. I use Reason and am just learning this. I'm not sure propellerhead has put out a tutorial out on this just yet. is having the input gain at about -18 the standard? I have heard n-10 as well.

  • @workoutsontwitch1687
    @workoutsontwitch1687 3 роки тому +1

    Damn, I understand this now. Appreciate you bro

  • @Rollacoastertycoon
    @Rollacoastertycoon Рік тому

    I always mix low and gain stage just enough to where the sound isn’t distorted. Raise your volume with distortion, compressor, multiplessor and a limiter two to keep it clean from clipping

  • @donniehall9088
    @donniehall9088 3 роки тому

    Good looking bro. I bought a template that joint 🔥🔥🔥🔥💯