Peak vs RMS volume: why should you care?

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  • Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
  • Here's a little video explaining the difference between Peak and RMS volume, and what dynamic range is!
    It will help you understand how to control the perceived loudness of your track, and will give you a hugely valuable learning tool on how to compare your tracks with professionally mastered tracks.
    Learn this technical fundamental as early as possible in your music production career and it will serve you very well.
    Content:
    00:00 What will we learn today?
    00:36 Peak, RMS, Dynamic range
    01:53 A secret about our brains (louder = better)
    02:48 A less dynamic example
    03:28 Comparing your track to a reference track
    05:05 Reading the Ableton Live volume meters
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  • @OscarUnderdog
    @OscarUnderdog  3 роки тому +4

    Find Oscar's video courses here: courses.underdog.brussels 🖤🖤🖤
    Join the Underdog Discord channel: discord.gg/z5N9CTA 👾👾👾
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  • @magnus5170
    @magnus5170 3 роки тому +160

    This is THE best and clearest explanation I've seen on this topic. You earned yourself a subscriber, keep up the good job.

    • @OscarUnderdog
      @OscarUnderdog  3 роки тому +9

      Cheers Magnus! Gotta make all this stuff as straightforward as possible, its complicated enough!

    • @ManontheBroadcast
      @ManontheBroadcast 3 роки тому +1

      I totally agree...

    • @Renaxelo
      @Renaxelo 3 роки тому +1

      so why do you think the louder the better in human perception ? I still don't get it.

    • @OscarUnderdog
      @OscarUnderdog  3 роки тому +1

      @@Renaxelo it's just an observation of how we really perceive things. Not a value judgement :)

    • @AudioAssassin
      @AudioAssassin 2 роки тому +1

      He is very well spoken and cuts out all of the unnecessary crap. The best info/tutorial videos I have ever seen.

  • @nayankarpe4961
    @nayankarpe4961 3 роки тому +32

    Best explanation on the entire Internet ❤️

    • @OscarUnderdog
      @OscarUnderdog  3 роки тому +3

      Best comment on the entire internet 💙

  • @karlonehouserecords
    @karlonehouserecords 3 роки тому +8

    Defintely one of the most valuable channels in the entire world.

  • @LSSTmusic
    @LSSTmusic 3 роки тому +11

    man i've been mixing and mastering my own tracks from a home setup for something like 10 years and this is the first time RMS actually clicked for me. definitely got a sub from me ahaha

  • @GeorgiZlatev
    @GeorgiZlatev 3 роки тому +16

    We need those techniques to get that perceived loudness ASAP !!

    • @OscarUnderdog
      @OscarUnderdog  3 роки тому +4

      Once you've really started understanding the video's content, then check out LUFS. It's a measure similar to RMS but also accounts for the brightness of a sound. Once you've got that, you've pretty much there!

  • @shawnkeys4712
    @shawnkeys4712 3 роки тому +4

    Fantastic video with an extremely clear and well explained definition of the science behind volume. Thanks for making this

  • @Mattiimateo
    @Mattiimateo 3 роки тому +2

    This channel is amazing, you have a great way of explaining production concepts🙏🏻🥇🙌

  • @KarlRock
    @KarlRock 10 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the explanation!

  • @No-to4kd
    @No-to4kd 3 роки тому +10

    i’ve watched a lot of production tutorials, and your are one of the best. keep it up

  • @Rizamusic
    @Rizamusic 3 роки тому +1

    THANK YOU! I never really understood these terms, and this explanation cleared it right up

  • @RogueFire29
    @RogueFire29 3 роки тому +2

    great job ! lots of really interesting , fast , clear vids! THANKS

  • @olivierfrancis915
    @olivierfrancis915 3 роки тому

    Bro! I've been looking for this explanation for years!! Thank you for sharing this knowledge

  • @thedarknight5714
    @thedarknight5714 2 роки тому

    I love your videos. You're the best teacher that I have found. Thank you and please keep at it! :) Cheers from Portugal/California.

  • @wonkothesane2288
    @wonkothesane2288 3 роки тому

    This whole series of videos are well explained and easy to understand even to a relative novice like me. Oscar seems a likeable chap and very knowledgeable too. I’m going to watch all of them.
    Instantly liked and subbed. Recommended.

  • @studiotime6671
    @studiotime6671 2 роки тому +1

    This is the best explanation I have seen yet. Great video!

  • @majorwaley3604
    @majorwaley3604 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you soo much 👏👏👏... I've known the term rms for years but I always underestimated the power it has in the final product of my song. Now that I know, I'll utilize it as much as I can

  • @krazyfingazbeats1954
    @krazyfingazbeats1954 5 місяців тому +1

    Clear, concise and straight to the point explanation.

  • @brotherkuma
    @brotherkuma Рік тому

    Explanation: Quick, punchy and crisp compression. Thank you so much! 🖖🏼

  • @aartstrong
    @aartstrong 8 місяців тому

    Just subscribed. That’s how much I enjoyed your short and very clear demonstration and explanation.

  • @defenderstargate1447
    @defenderstargate1447 3 роки тому +1

    Best video on this that I have seen. Should be required viewing for newbies in audio production as it would help them a lot.

  • @TheUnderdogComplex86
    @TheUnderdogComplex86 2 роки тому

    This is so well explained and with such a nice positive attitude. Thank you.

  • @marcus268
    @marcus268 3 роки тому +3

    Please do video 2 :) Very good advise ! Wish i heard this sooner.

    • @OscarUnderdog
      @OscarUnderdog  3 роки тому

      It's on the way! Needed to increase my after effects skills a bit to get it smooth 😁

  • @daddybeanz
    @daddybeanz 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you.. i’ve been trying to get this for years

  • @Skanoh
    @Skanoh 3 роки тому +3

    Amazing video! Vey nicely explained.
    Thank you so much :)

  • @Pluppo
    @Pluppo 3 роки тому +1

    Pure gold, thanks for the clear explanation!

  • @rudothorne1
    @rudothorne1 2 роки тому

    Wow! I really appreciate your mixing content. Thank you a lot

  • @arnoldxode
    @arnoldxode 2 роки тому

    Ive watched a bunch of tutorials but this is the best, thanks for the video man 💯

  • @paulstephenson3867
    @paulstephenson3867 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks Oscar. You are a truly great teacher

  • @jaydiligent6385
    @jaydiligent6385 2 роки тому +1

    Round of applause my friend! Love your explanation.

  • @tomphillpotts
    @tomphillpotts 3 роки тому +1

    Very good explanation. Really, really clear presentation of the concept. Nice job.

  • @DEADLINETV
    @DEADLINETV 3 роки тому

    It's amazing! I keep discovering gems on this channel! Thanks!

  • @cactusvince
    @cactusvince 2 роки тому

    Thank you man, really, thank you so much for your videos 🙏❤

  • @foxbeak8802
    @foxbeak8802 3 роки тому

    That helped really much, thank you Oscar!

  • @tombeasley
    @tombeasley 3 роки тому +1

    These videos are brilliant and easy to understand.

  • @Tarek_Abdelhafez
    @Tarek_Abdelhafez 3 роки тому

    Very good and simple explanation. Thank you!

  • @itsjawzz
    @itsjawzz 3 роки тому

    Can't believe your videos are free, they're so good.

  • @lexel007
    @lexel007 2 роки тому

    Wow, so simple and so fundamental 😨 thank you for this valuable information 🙏🏻

  • @Niko.Vtopia
    @Niko.Vtopia 2 роки тому

    Today I learned something very important, and very well explained. Thanks a lot!

  • @jack_undefined
    @jack_undefined 2 роки тому

    Wanted to know this for ages thanks!!

  • @marselyte
    @marselyte 3 роки тому +2

    Amazing channel, so happy I got you in my recommended list! Subsctibed and can't wait for more!

  • @aphelien5858
    @aphelien5858 3 роки тому +8

    Very well explained, I can't believe you don't have more subscribers?!? I'll share your channel with all my producer friends :)

  • @TheOnodera4
    @TheOnodera4 3 роки тому +2

    Amazing video, short & clear, perfect :D

    • @OscarUnderdog
      @OscarUnderdog  3 роки тому +1

      Only that premium information, all killer no filler 😃🙏

  • @sonicart1808
    @sonicart1808 Рік тому

    Thank you for explaining this in a straightforward and unconvoluted manner, too many other tutorials overcomplicate this subject and it's unnecessary. Great tutorials!

  • @user-gf4sc4cv3o
    @user-gf4sc4cv3o 2 роки тому +3

    Спасибо, отличные уроки и труднонаходимая информация! Автору спасибо за хорошее владенье своей речью.

  • @RBmusic2000
    @RBmusic2000 2 роки тому

    What amazing videos you do. Very helpful

  • @Imperceptible_parachute
    @Imperceptible_parachute 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent explanations. Thanks!

  • @alessandrog5261
    @alessandrog5261 Рік тому

    SUBSCRIBED! I love your way of teaching 😍

  • @ryanpurdon7774
    @ryanpurdon7774 3 роки тому +1

    Great explanation, simple and easy to follow with nice visuals!

    • @OscarUnderdog
      @OscarUnderdog  3 роки тому

      Glad you liked it! Been learning to use illustrator a bit to help make these kind of infographics :D

  • @SOKLEAPMUSIC
    @SOKLEAPMUSIC 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, the best explaining of all my Time 🙏❤️

  • @djmariapaz
    @djmariapaz 3 роки тому +2

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  • @jessejonesmakungu7351
    @jessejonesmakungu7351 2 роки тому +1

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  • @alexvoid9273
    @alexvoid9273 3 роки тому +1

    Became a new subscriber! Very clear and practical explanations and tutorials Will recommend to other producers

  • @TheMychordstar
    @TheMychordstar 2 роки тому

    Your explanation … awesome!👍👍

  • @Daibutsumusic
    @Daibutsumusic 2 роки тому +1

    DUDE! Thank you thank you THANK YOU for tackling what has been one of the most elusive topics for music production EVER. Liked and Subscribed!

  • @Wardog01Actual
    @Wardog01Actual 3 роки тому

    As I've been ice skating uphill learning these things, I love discovering things like THIS! You, sir, have earned my respect, like and sub. Now I'm off to do some more backwards downhill skating. Oh wait!

  • @sirdancedalot
    @sirdancedalot 2 роки тому

    probably the best Dance music tutorials on UA-cam. congratz!

  • @shahirmaged3428
    @shahirmaged3428 3 роки тому

    Great Video. Thank you. your videos are, nicely, to the point. good content and good presentation. Well done and good luck.

  • @camk627
    @camk627 2 роки тому

    This was some quality! Merci!

  • @johannaets4837
    @johannaets4837 2 роки тому

    nice info. this really helped!!

  • @moshik5
    @moshik5 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for these gems!

  • @hardness247
    @hardness247 7 місяців тому

    game changer! cant wait to drop my first track using this info

  • @96deloused
    @96deloused 3 роки тому

    Thanks for this!!!

  • @brianc2788
    @brianc2788 3 роки тому +1

    Can't wait, this video was very informative

  • @Rainer01
    @Rainer01 Рік тому

    Great Video Oscar!

  • @ValiumHeretic
    @ValiumHeretic 3 роки тому

    Perfect explanation!!👌🏻

  • @dumbchainb6232
    @dumbchainb6232 2 роки тому

    Super helpful, thanks.

  • @JtheMunch
    @JtheMunch 2 роки тому +10

    I would like to add my two cents. This is all true and great. It might leave true beginners with a wrong impression though. Video 2 of this series goes into this though so go watch it!
    High RMS at all costs is not strictly how perceived loudness is increased. Some dynamic range is necessary because otherwise everything will sound extremely "squashed" and lacking "punch" which is antagonistic to perceived loudness as well.
    The best additional way to increase perceived loudness is through EQ. Cut out unnecessary mud from the lows. Shave off energy from an instrument to increase the energy of a competing instrument. SIDECHAIN. Add some saturation to instruments that need to break through. Use the entire frequency spectrum in a precise manner to truly unlock high perceived loudness.

  • @ajang2005
    @ajang2005 2 роки тому

    thx mate, super clear and simple explanation!! :-)

  • @minjunpark6974
    @minjunpark6974 2 роки тому

    Bro i mean this is the best explanation I’ve ever had. Thank u so much for this video. U r so gifted at teaching 😂

  • @burning_KFC
    @burning_KFC Рік тому

    The best explanation I've ever seen

  • @maus3454
    @maus3454 3 роки тому

    Very good explanation. Thanks

  • @booyakaCoseyCaritativo
    @booyakaCoseyCaritativo 3 роки тому

    wow that is gold thank you

  • @sausausaus
    @sausausaus 3 роки тому +1

    thank you!!

  • @gurinolegg
    @gurinolegg 3 роки тому

    Great, thank you!

  • @G_ROBINSON89
    @G_ROBINSON89 Рік тому

    thanks man this helped me heaps

  • @mentaltraps
    @mentaltraps Рік тому +1

    Man, your way of explaining things is awesome! I know it's been said before )

  • @corrgtdbeats
    @corrgtdbeats 2 роки тому +1

    best explanation so far

  • @TheSonicDeviant
    @TheSonicDeviant 2 роки тому

    Great explanation!

  • @fitzjay01
    @fitzjay01 3 роки тому

    Great tutorial, very helpful

  • @wyrscape
    @wyrscape 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you!

  • @delight8888
    @delight8888 3 роки тому

    Awesome Awesome!!!! Thank You!!!!

  • @hallohierbenikweer
    @hallohierbenikweer 3 роки тому +1

    I'm in love with your channel

  • @wistation-westindianradios8884
    @wistation-westindianradios8884 8 місяців тому

    This is a good video! Hammer and nailed in

  • @sivaprayojan
    @sivaprayojan 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome! waiting for Video 2 ! :)

    • @OscarUnderdog
      @OscarUnderdog  3 роки тому +1

      It's in the pipeline, just need to polish off the little infographics for it 😘

  • @David-hs1bu
    @David-hs1bu Рік тому

    last tip was really good, more of this usefulness

  • @azulbarreira
    @azulbarreira 2 роки тому

    awesome. thank you

  • @alessandrobraz9961
    @alessandrobraz9961 3 роки тому +1

    Love ur videos so well explained

  • @jordillach3222
    @jordillach3222 3 роки тому +2

    1:57 My brain is wired to find loud better when it has to be and worse when it's loud but it should be quiet. Dynamic range lets music breath, let it breath!

  • @SayajinKanak
    @SayajinKanak 6 місяців тому

    Thank You!

  • @wlaaaaaaaaaa123
    @wlaaaaaaaaaa123 3 роки тому +1

    You explained/taught this better then my audio engineering teacher...

  • @jl9205
    @jl9205 3 роки тому

    Ahhhhhh, dude! Awesome tip!

  • @Matt_Morgan
    @Matt_Morgan 2 роки тому

    Great content!

  • @zeitokei9149
    @zeitokei9149 25 днів тому +1

    Thank you soooo much

  • @deepakmeher25
    @deepakmeher25 3 місяці тому +1

    thanks you sir so much !

  • @axlkurt
    @axlkurt 3 роки тому +1

    B E S T VIDEO EVER! just what i needed man ty!

  • @nondualitypersonal4612
    @nondualitypersonal4612 3 роки тому +1

    I've been producing for 10 years and I wish I'd come across this a long time ago. Thanks

  • @ruslandjamalov3243
    @ruslandjamalov3243 Рік тому

    Thanx many times !!!

  • @DannyNotDanielMusic
    @DannyNotDanielMusic 2 місяці тому

    Thank you so much

  • @guillaumesoster2251
    @guillaumesoster2251 3 роки тому

    I love the evolution in video editing! :)) Just needs something at the beginning :D