You Suck at Producing: Understanding Volume, dB, & Clipping

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  • @experienceevents6951
    @experienceevents6951 4 роки тому +45

    These tutorials are so much more palletable for me because they're genuinely funny. THANK YOU

  • @banama1758
    @banama1758 8 років тому +531

    that intro broke my brain

  • @CitizenWarwick
    @CitizenWarwick 4 роки тому +62

    I want to know more about Ross, his family, his upbringing, etc.

  • @lunaranxiety4589
    @lunaranxiety4589 6 років тому +15

    You're a great teacher and I love and appreciate how you explain these things. Your funny anecdotes in videos help me understand so much better than pure technical lessons

  • @michaelmurphy987
    @michaelmurphy987 6 років тому +17

    Knowledge dispensing notwithstanding, I have to make honorable mention to your non-existent use of meaningless jump-cuts that are way too prevalent nowadays. Much props and thank you for a truly awesome tutorial!

  • @pH4s3palm
    @pH4s3palm 8 років тому +91

    dude you're definitely the biggest swagpacked dude youtube has to offer
    so cravin those tutorials
    for the fun and the little "damn didn't know that"s
    scurr brudi

  • @lavishdeluna6099
    @lavishdeluna6099 8 років тому +56

    Thank you for the 'logarithmic and perceived loudness' part. I'd heard something like that, before, but my failure to internalize it makes it difficult to use compressors effectively without some kind of graphic. But no longer. NO LONGER.

  • @Bockman97
    @Bockman97 8 років тому +26

    I love how you explain dude, im not english but i understand you perfectly.
    Grateful you made me learn some real things i thought i knew about hahah
    Can't wait till this get deeper !!

  • @PedroPetracco
    @PedroPetracco 6 років тому +151

    In music, you're basically having a conversation...
    "Hi. I'm Underbelly"... Is a question.
    "And you suck at producing."... Is an answer.
    "Okay, socheckit." Ooh. Bit of a dodgy question here....

  • @Arbityrdub
    @Arbityrdub 7 років тому +2

    I love your way of explaining things it has helped me understand soo much more. Eyes opened, thanks man!

    • @yousuckatproducing
      @yousuckatproducing  7 років тому +2

      no problemo noah, glad you dig the vids

    • @Arbityrdub
      @Arbityrdub 7 років тому

      Im so happy you responded to my comment. I quit ableton now, thats all i wanted (:::::::::::::::::::

  • @izzylazy2902
    @izzylazy2902 4 роки тому +4

    sense of humor is the greatest guide , thanks from China

  • @xNickGovan
    @xNickGovan 8 років тому +27

    Would love to see you talk about low end theory or just EQ in general

  • @CalamityHillMusic
    @CalamityHillMusic День тому +1

    I think it's universally agreed that all gringos have a fish like odour.
    Anyway, another informative video. Sending love from Jay's Fish and Chip Shop, U.K 🇬🇧.

  • @chriscraft0424
    @chriscraft0424 4 роки тому

    Came for a clearer understanding of db, subscribed almost immediately due to hilariously laid back monotone voice, and bone dry but humorous one liners and jokes. I’d apply for music classes from you lol, glad I found your Chanel

  • @SoundsBy80K
    @SoundsBy80K 8 років тому +100

    i recognise at 4:20 your clock on 8:08.. bruuuh :DD

    • @yousuckatproducing
      @yousuckatproducing  8 років тому +67

      dude that's some illuminati shit right there

    • @palmtreestherapper2227
      @palmtreestherapper2227 4 роки тому +2

      Thags some synched up angel numbers boys!! Hey i appreciate this video though YOU SUCK AT PRODUCING keep em coming famo I need all the knowledge (ima rapper called PalmTrees and i rep positivity and music lets go!)

  • @jon-philipa5675
    @jon-philipa5675 4 роки тому +27

    5:30 that’s what she said

  • @saharatwibulpakdi
    @saharatwibulpakdi 3 роки тому

    Your metaphor made your explanation crystal clear about volume. Thank you.

  • @aprilcloud3834
    @aprilcloud3834 7 років тому +10

    How can you be so serious when talking so funny? hhah..I love your videos!

    • @yousuckatproducing
      @yousuckatproducing  7 років тому +13

      i cant feel funny its genetic

    • @italyisntreal
      @italyisntreal 3 роки тому +1

      @@yousuckatproducing you just hehehehe'd the top comment

  • @Bluemarchtidal
    @Bluemarchtidal 3 роки тому +1

    Probably the most understandable tutorials ive ever seen

  • @marcelocoip7275
    @marcelocoip7275 4 роки тому +1

    Came here for the producing thing, stayed because of humor. I cried man, thanks.

  • @JRSIPO
    @JRSIPO 8 років тому +3

    this is very amazing!
    I'm not that good at english but your tutorials are understandable and fun!
    best thing is these tutorials really inspire
    very appreciated
    salude from Bangkok

  • @rubengallegos4071
    @rubengallegos4071 4 роки тому

    Man, you are the best , i love your form to do this because absolutely is not boring at all

  • @vcross3424
    @vcross3424 5 років тому

    never get boring listen and looking at your tutorial,its so fun and knowledging

  • @minxtalks
    @minxtalks 2 роки тому

    I'm learning something new in each video, you're great at what you do!

  • @kaylinrajah3595
    @kaylinrajah3595 3 роки тому

    I hate how underated this channel is

  • @zachbest703
    @zachbest703 8 років тому +7

    best intro tutorials bro, for real.

  • @JayJayHDx
    @JayJayHDx 7 років тому +2

    dude please continue making more videos for ableton. youre funny as hell and explain it very well! keep up the good work!

  • @samsmusichub
    @samsmusichub 5 років тому

    RIP Ross thank you for your sacrifice, mate.

  • @TheRedstoneWeb
    @TheRedstoneWeb 4 роки тому

    I wish I found this gem of a series sooner

  • @unforgivingninja3780
    @unforgivingninja3780 7 років тому +4

    best UA-cam channel ever

  • @CptC123
    @CptC123 5 років тому

    Okayz check it!
    Just came across your channel this evening and can't get enough.
    Love the combination of informative videos and "involuntary" comedic vlaue!
    Oh wowzers - don't ever stop this shit!

  • @bigknipper4737
    @bigknipper4737 7 років тому +5

    good shit man!
    so simple but so important

  • @qvepacz7686
    @qvepacz7686 2 роки тому

    Air pressure chenges logarithmicaly with dB but actually you hear it linearly. DB are used in oder to linearize loudness.

  • @theorrymusic
    @theorrymusic 8 років тому +92

    6:18 hahahahahahaha dude I'm crying from laughter

  • @1.2.3.4..5
    @1.2.3.4..5 8 років тому +6

    Is it a good idea to put a limiter on the master while making a song or should you decrease the volume of individual tracks?

    • @yousuckatproducing
      @yousuckatproducing  8 років тому +19

      decrease volume. Limiting should be the last thing you do.

    • @gabeholohan
      @gabeholohan 8 років тому +6

      I put a limiter on my master track after everything has been mixed to make it sound beefier. If you need a limiter before the song is done your tracks are probably too hot. Thats just what I do

  • @calvinkrhyme
    @calvinkrhyme 3 роки тому +1

    your music is incredible...how long have you been producing?

  • @orateusdijin6557
    @orateusdijin6557 7 років тому

    love your mini monologue mate.

  • @Chr0mePisto1a
    @Chr0mePisto1a 5 років тому +6

    YOU GOT A SUB FROM ME BRO this funny and informative hahah

  • @sammiesingh6911
    @sammiesingh6911 6 років тому +3

    so the track volume is peaking at -4.15 db but the master volume is peaking at -3.85 db.
    why is there a difference when there's only that one track playing?

    • @189Blake
      @189Blake 5 років тому +3

      If you look closely, his master isn't at 0dB, but at 0.3dB. That's why there's a difference.

  • @Asahiart
    @Asahiart 7 років тому

    I was going with Reaper initially , but after seeing your videos , i bought the intro edition of Ableton live haha great job man , keep those videos coming .

  • @Schallkoma_Rockenberg
    @Schallkoma_Rockenberg 8 років тому +6

    is it better to let the mixdown at -6db befor mastering ? Another Video about Mastering in Ableton would be great ... or a video about , how to sample uncle joes fart :D

    • @yousuckatproducing
      @yousuckatproducing  8 років тому +8

      +Music- and Sounddesign Musik- und Soundschmiede yes maintaining at least -6dB of headroom before mastering is ideal. More videos featuring Uncle Joe's bodily functions coming soon!

    • @Schallkoma_Rockenberg
      @Schallkoma_Rockenberg 8 років тому +5

      +yousuckatproducing thx dude :D looking forward

  • @MNmetalhead
    @MNmetalhead 5 років тому

    I have learned, and had fun watching this video. Thank you, sir!

  • @bushcraftadventurebrothers1190
    @bushcraftadventurebrothers1190 3 роки тому

    Your a hero. I love your Videos. Your a really good teacher. How can I donate?

  • @shortcutDJ
    @shortcutDJ 6 років тому

    oh wow you have an sl1200 mk2 in the background, now i'm impressed.very nais.

  • @bboymac84
    @bboymac84 5 років тому

    I also learned a neat trick that if you lower the velocity on the kick it lowers the volume so you digitally clip less!

  • @aethervagrant244
    @aethervagrant244 5 років тому

    God I'm loving these videos. Beautiful comedy. Also I have a problem with often liking the sound of clipping.

  • @mushfromthebush9528
    @mushfromthebush9528 5 років тому

    yo dude, super helpful and funny. Quick question, do you take lsd every morning? haha

  • @berlinbabin-tardieu2486
    @berlinbabin-tardieu2486 7 років тому +6

    lmfaoo yeeo honestly bro your videos are funny as fuck but so informative. You should legit be a professor

  • @TrevorMcGheeComedy
    @TrevorMcGheeComedy 5 років тому

    Dude you're hilarious and very helpful. Quite the blend, just like the aroma of Uncle Joes farts, however providing the opposite emotion. Thanks!

  • @Nealous1
    @Nealous1 3 роки тому

    I'm not even making music, I just wanted to understand my friend when he speaks. I love that intro though!

  • @juanfernandolopezmarines4104
    @juanfernandolopezmarines4104 5 років тому

    this is some Grade A++ content man
    wonder why you only have 100k subscribers

  • @hubadonga
    @hubadonga 7 років тому

    Man you are good! no wait you are great!! the way you explain stuff is just awesome. Kudos.

  • @ts4gv
    @ts4gv 3 роки тому

    Jesus christ what a channel

  • @calebw0755
    @calebw0755 8 років тому +2

    Just got Ableton this morning and found you, hopefully through your teaching i won't sound like uncle Joes farts

  • @imjustplaying9081
    @imjustplaying9081 6 років тому

    Very original and humorous, good video

  • @happysteve3000
    @happysteve3000 6 років тому

    If you're using Ableton live intro, what could be a good substitute for the EQ eight? Is there a possible plugin that could be a substitute if not?

  • @andybouffard8204
    @andybouffard8204 3 роки тому

    Yo Underbelly, when you say the solid green bar is the average level of the clip I'm a little confused. If it was the average of the whole clip it would always be at the same level right? So what exactly is it representing? Is it like the average of a specific time interval or from that instant on or something? I know this vid is 4 and a half years old lol but if you or anyone sees this I'd be happy to learn

  • @SoundsBy80K
    @SoundsBy80K 8 років тому +5

    reaallly.. thank you. i follow you a long time :)

  • @pacomaco5126
    @pacomaco5126 8 років тому +30

    "Root Mean Square," rather than "Root Mean Signal."

  • @Blackdogmountain
    @Blackdogmountain 6 років тому

    Should you control the volume using the track meters or the plugin out controllers?

  • @hello12345720795131
    @hello12345720795131 4 роки тому

    Is there a site or something where I can download all the tracks he uses in his tutorials?

  • @therealrussellsmyth
    @therealrussellsmyth 6 років тому

    Q !! I'm working on a project at the moment and my overall master level is reading v low. I have a utility on it with +6 gain to bring it up to -6 headroom for mastering. Is this advisable ?

  • @jessicataylor2330
    @jessicataylor2330 7 років тому

    I have a pre-amp (DBX) => audio interface => Laptop. And when I hear my recordings they always clip even when I have the gain set to descent levels....
    Do you think I need a better interface??? because everything else including my microphone is pretty high end....

  • @TheSWAGOHIGO
    @TheSWAGOHIGO 7 років тому

    So how do I control my RMS in my track? And are there any other tools other than limiters, compressors and maximizers to do this with? :)

  • @Whatsthisfor87
    @Whatsthisfor87 4 роки тому

    I learned more in the last 7 minutes than I have one week into Point Blank. 🥺😬

  • @rickrock501
    @rickrock501 Рік тому

    I fear your more awesome than I thought.

  • @florriemccarthy2457
    @florriemccarthy2457 4 роки тому

    Okay but if a midi track is clipping while you're recording what should you do?? turn down the volume on the plugin till it doesnt then just boost the fader of the track afterwards?

  • @davidgatten1033
    @davidgatten1033 7 років тому +4

    Doesn't RMS stand for Root Mean Square?

  • @Chorusjourney
    @Chorusjourney 2 роки тому

    Hi it's me
    I almost forgot to comment
    Good video about volume this make me happy
    Cheers

  • @kienle51
    @kienle51 5 років тому

    Thanks so much! I learned so many things from u

  • @Jandoscave
    @Jandoscave 7 років тому

    Bro, do you know why is it that everytime i finish a master version of a song it sounds just fine in the studio, but whe bass is all over the place when I play it in a car stereo or a bluetooth speaker? What can I do to anticipate this and/or compensate for how strong it is going to sound? appreciate any help. thnx!

    • @yousuckatproducing
      @yousuckatproducing  7 років тому +1

      hmmm, if you know that your studio tends to have lower bass response than in the car or other speakers i would just keep that in mind during the mixing phase and lower your bass track accordingly.

  • @thesurrogatebeats5783
    @thesurrogatebeats5783 6 років тому

    That was actually pretty helpful! Thanks UB

  • @NateAustin19
    @NateAustin19 6 років тому

    all it took was the title for me to give this a like

  • @cyntelsince.8886
    @cyntelsince.8886 5 років тому

    where is the video that shows you how to midi map the vol to the sends to prevent it from going over the ceiling?

  • @jmathullah4415
    @jmathullah4415 4 роки тому +1

    Humor and education. What more do you want?

  • @AntiTekk
    @AntiTekk 8 років тому +5

    I love you man

  • @nelljarvis83
    @nelljarvis83 8 років тому +7

    which is the best sound -0db -5db -10db or -15db

  • @JasonTopo
    @JasonTopo 5 років тому +1

    So I should set my track at -6dB?

    • @189Blake
      @189Blake 5 років тому

      You should aim to have from 0 to -2dB peaks at your master. Since that's pretty much what professional recordings aim to.

  • @wolfgang4468
    @wolfgang4468 3 роки тому

    7:19 You could also do workshops in authentic smiling!

  • @i_am_the_ember
    @i_am_the_ember Рік тому

    You make it sound so fun😂😂😂

  • @onurbozdag2595
    @onurbozdag2595 4 роки тому

    Nice tutorials man, I just gotta say something outta context but If John C. Reilly and Matt Damon had a baby, that would be looking like you

  • @shauncarter3022
    @shauncarter3022 7 років тому +4

    R.I.P Headphone users at 6:36

    • @marecaree
      @marecaree 5 років тому +1

      No, os completly ok, he probabbly compressed that part. Iam dying from laughter :D

  • @Pong-Lenis
    @Pong-Lenis 8 років тому +47

    Shave your unibrow for some extra horsepower

    • @yousuckatproducing
      @yousuckatproducing  8 років тому +20

      thanks for the advice

    • @joybeats2425
      @joybeats2425 6 років тому

      I actually think its swagsexxxxy it 👌🏽( im a chick btw) 💋

    • @davidnika446
      @davidnika446 6 років тому +1

      What are you talking about? Clearly he already soft clipped it. C'mon, man!

    • @KhakiPance
      @KhakiPance 5 років тому

      i love your name 😂

    • @GuitarStuffz
      @GuitarStuffz 5 років тому

      @@davidnika446 hehe

  • @zukoHD
    @zukoHD 3 роки тому

    Instructions unclear, my pc is now taking anabolic substances from russia.

  • @blakekkim
    @blakekkim 8 років тому +4

    thanks guy

  • @MrMusik111
    @MrMusik111 4 роки тому

    How can i meassure the headroom i need in my song?

  • @Envinite
    @Envinite 6 років тому +3

    Your face at the very beginning looks like on screen character creation on Skyrim

  • @deepakmeher25
    @deepakmeher25 6 років тому

    You are very funny teacher. Thanks a lot for the information.

  • @JuraIbis
    @JuraIbis 3 роки тому +2

    Im surprised americans dont use something weird instead of the metric "decibels" like everyone else. Something where total silence is not 0 for example.

  • @point-xn4tu
    @point-xn4tu 3 роки тому

    @5:09 I had the Longview in my mind. It was a Green Day.

  • @davidsnakedoe7322
    @davidsnakedoe7322 6 років тому

    you just discovered hot water "don't go over 0 db or the clip will have a distorted sound".
    Oh, what a discovery!

  • @enjoyenjoy5721
    @enjoyenjoy5721 5 років тому

    subsribed!! Just brilliant and
    perfect!

  • @loner__000-0
    @loner__000-0 5 років тому

    this dude is genius

  • @whoisrumba
    @whoisrumba 5 років тому +1

    Hey!
    How can we avoid clipping?
    I am recording my guitar with cubbase!
    I use pre sonus
    And everytime i recors amd listen to it
    It sounds like i recorded it from cell phone rather than a soundcard!
    Please help

  • @InfiniteConstellations
    @InfiniteConstellations 4 роки тому

    *J E E Z L E W E E Z*
    Damn it, Underbelly, I'm losing it XD

  • @xczm225
    @xczm225 5 років тому

    what if the sound is peaking but it is not loud?

  • @redens_ART
    @redens_ART 3 роки тому

    oh my god !:D thank you, you made my day!

  • @sk8wy
    @sk8wy 7 років тому

    put the samples in description

  • @roniperrymusic1379
    @roniperrymusic1379 5 років тому

    I LIKE YOU!! I LEARNED AND I LAUGHED!! THANKYOU :-D

  • @delphinealoreca
    @delphinealoreca 6 років тому

    You are amazing