How to Set Recording Levels In Pro Tools | Recording and Mixing Meters

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 290

  • @retrovel8434
    @retrovel8434 6 років тому +142

    Every fuckin body is trying to teach engineering but I think Wav. Wayne is the best on the net may be the realist audio engineering in the game right now. I'm going to be dope !!!!!!! thanks Wayne

    • @waynewav
      @waynewav  6 років тому +3

      Thats love thanks!

    • @iamtrinysongzz
      @iamtrinysongzz 6 років тому

      Same thing I was thinking! I just watched a few of his videos and I'm super excited to try out the techniques that he teaches. Another dope one Wayne!!!!!!!

    • @sirbigdaddyalpha
      @sirbigdaddyalpha 6 років тому +1

      Yea except for wayne everyone else is fake

    • @SteveStockmalMusic
      @SteveStockmalMusic 5 років тому +2

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    • @sourlito
      @sourlito 5 років тому

      Yes Wayne.wav does have great tutorials but there are also other great tutorials as well by other individuals.. I don't know how many other tutorials you have watched, but here are a few which have taught me alot, pensado's place, busy works beats, help me devon is also good, musician on a mission, behind the speakers, Raw Technique studios, Sean Devine, Audio Pro, ADSR, Sound Oracle, Modern Mixing, Matthew Weiss, Recording Revolution and several others. I have learned a lot from all of these individuals, they each have their own techniques. I respect them all.
      So the question that I asked earlier is because each of these individuals have said something similar to what Wayne.wav has stated but they also have stated other things. I'm just asking for input thats all no beef.

  • @FreddyJ93
    @FreddyJ93 6 років тому +4

    You man Wayne!!! Keep the videos up! I've been mixing for years but I love to see, and hear other producers perspective. Thank you for this!

  • @HackingAudio
    @HackingAudio 6 років тому +59

    Engineering tips infused with a little bit of comedy is golden.

    • @waynewav
      @waynewav  6 років тому +1

      😂😂💯

    • @jocool1502
      @jocool1502 4 роки тому

      That what i love some much about this channel

  • @djchachas6678
    @djchachas6678 6 років тому +8

    Best video on UA-cam for recording and mixing levels ✅ !!!

  • @AlienStreamer
    @AlienStreamer 4 роки тому +2

    YO! THIS SAVED ME! I NEVER KNEW TO TURN OFF PRE-FADER MONITORING! (MIND BLOWN) THIS GUY DEFINITELY HAS A GIFT FOR TEACHING. GREAT JOB OF WALKING US THROUGH THE EXPERIENCE OF YOUR TEACHING US. THUS COVERING ALL POSSIBLE SITUATIONS. PERFECT TUTORIAL BRO!

  • @pyratellamarecordingstudio1062
    @pyratellamarecordingstudio1062 4 роки тому +6

    -6 is a bit hot for me for recording. In fact depending on what plugins I'm using I aim for -18 or -10. Interesting thing if you record everything at say -18 you'll notice everything will sound just a little better. Reason being is that your meters and even wave forms are not showing the quickest transients and peaks, which at -6 are clipping - even though it doesn't look or sound like it it will add up over multiple tracks. With modern recording interfaces theres almost no such thing as a noise floor unless you have a really cheap converter/interface or your recording at -30 or something.

  • @christianbarrow4846
    @christianbarrow4846 5 років тому +2

    So many things I learn from this man. You make this info easy for my to understand. Thank you Wavy Baby! My favorite audio UA-cam channel.

  • @IvanNyaMouf
    @IvanNyaMouf 5 років тому +1

    Apprecite the tip fam. Just got my set up at home so I could pump out more music. Your tips help out A lot bro

  • @franzitaduz
    @franzitaduz 3 роки тому +1

    I know you focus on hip hop, but your information is so good, it will make it possible for a novice to record classical singers with an orchestra track. That sir, makes you unique as a teacher. Your flair for making learning comfortable is a blessing. Thank you so much for great information.

  • @diamondlauffin9139
    @diamondlauffin9139 2 роки тому

    Just saw Wayne for the first time, I have been in the industry for 40 years and his straight forward with a little humor, as good as it gets. Very cool.

  • @petarapic6270
    @petarapic6270 6 років тому

    Wayne...Your magnificence is in your simplicity and clarity.Tnx for your videos.

  • @doralburnett9886
    @doralburnett9886 4 роки тому

    Appreciate your teaching fam. Your tips improved my songs by 1000%. I'm glad You Are U. Thanks.

  • @irenesazer
    @irenesazer 9 місяців тому

    Hey Wayne. I've used a lot of UA-cam videos for protools support...I tend not to use it all the time, then come back to it and have forgotten basics. I love your videos and style of communication best! Thank you. You're now my protools guy. :)

  • @christopher89tiesgaines47
    @christopher89tiesgaines47 4 роки тому

    Wavy bro you are the reason I decided to take audio engineering into my own hands. You make it hella easy

  • @supersamschwartz
    @supersamschwartz 4 роки тому

    Really loved this explanation. Really clear breakdown of how to monitor your gain staging as you mix.

  • @krtherapper
    @krtherapper 4 роки тому

    best producer i know. learning so much off him nobody on youtube is doing this.

  • @HessDawg12
    @HessDawg12 3 роки тому

    Once again you're on point, thanks for another dope video, this really helps me out just like all your videos. Keep up the good work bro👍👍👍💯💯💯

  • @flamindigo
    @flamindigo 2 роки тому

    Wavy is sooo coooool - he always makes me smile.

  • @paulpeacock5262
    @paulpeacock5262 2 роки тому

    thanx wayne u are speaking my launguage easy to understand straight to the point and matches title ,very helpful time saver.

  • @selig7
    @selig7 5 років тому +1

    Ive learned so much in just watching 2 videos of yours today. Great content!

  • @curtisfullard3792
    @curtisfullard3792 Рік тому +1

    Thank you WW I got it. You are the best.

  • @kingsiddiq2802
    @kingsiddiq2802 5 років тому +1

    My guy. I have been on you a couple of years. U keep me fresh.

  • @thebaac2794
    @thebaac2794 5 років тому +1

    pt7.4 OG lol but I love your teaching methods they help my students understand in a way that allows them to stay in touch and saves my breath lol. thank you king.

  • @jocool1502
    @jocool1502 4 роки тому +2

    Yo wavy i love your channel keep them coming

  • @dave48177
    @dave48177 2 роки тому

    Dude, thank you for these vids. Im a novice in recordin n im learnin a ton from u. I'm a Metal artist but all this still applies! Thanks again!

  • @pxmusicpr
    @pxmusicpr 4 роки тому

    Thank you for the Tips. Been efficient in the studio is the most important thing. 🔥🔥

  • @gentrytwistory
    @gentrytwistory 5 років тому

    Man, just stumbled across this. Brilliant video! You have a new subscriber.

  • @danieleidet7131
    @danieleidet7131 3 роки тому

    Dig your channel. You do a great job in these videos. I've learned a lot and I appreciate you.

  • @Ast3rixMusic
    @Ast3rixMusic 4 роки тому

    Wow your info is on point bro!! I had to go back and watch more to up my game. Thank you wavy....

  • @joseph_interpretation
    @joseph_interpretation 3 роки тому

    Excellent video. Very clear explanation. Thank you very much man.

  • @Joelfrancis
    @Joelfrancis 2 роки тому

    Good content dude. Thanks for the tips

  • @mergewaveentofficial6585
    @mergewaveentofficial6585 3 місяці тому

    Salute King I appreciate it Wavy

  • @MrGunningb
    @MrGunningb 3 роки тому

    Another nice lesson from Wayne. Best on the web for learning ProTools. Well done.

  • @wanderjimenez2953
    @wanderjimenez2953 6 років тому +1

    Wayne.wav with another great video 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @DWISE7
    @DWISE7 Рік тому

    Thank you for the information this is great I appreciate you.

  • @The2rbo
    @The2rbo 2 роки тому

    Great Advise!! Ty!!!

  • @iconmuzik8953
    @iconmuzik8953 Рік тому +1

    IconMuzik bro thanks Wayne you always got the goods bro!

  • @Reallil
    @Reallil 5 років тому +1

    You have great teaching skills💯💯💯 Thanks

  • @FlippMcopper
    @FlippMcopper 4 роки тому

    thanks bro.... this was very helpful... A1 insight as always

  • @shmuell.cerqueira3777
    @shmuell.cerqueira3777 4 роки тому

    great teaching bro. look forward to more of your videos

  • @nagarajanraja4921
    @nagarajanraja4921 4 роки тому

    Your the best Wayne!!!

  • @passionnproductionsglobal5373
    @passionnproductionsglobal5373 3 роки тому +2

    Who needs full sail when ya got wavy Wayne?! 🔥

  • @global-law6723
    @global-law6723 3 роки тому

    Really good advice for newbies. Thanks Wavy.

  • @mobutterbeats8646
    @mobutterbeats8646 6 років тому

    Love your channel man!

  • @TheRealOnPoint
    @TheRealOnPoint 4 роки тому

    Perfect Explanation! Plus you made me LOL! Lookin to watch more bro. Thanks from Santa Rosa....Yeeeee

  • @richprincipe749
    @richprincipe749 3 роки тому

    Wavy’s the best in YT

  • @Roberorozco2003
    @Roberorozco2003 2 роки тому

    After the pink color being everyone’s favorite I couldn’t focus on the video LOL! I had to stop it for a bit… after all, excellent information! Great job man! Great video! Thank you!

  • @SuzVanRandwyk
    @SuzVanRandwyk 3 роки тому

    OMG! Thanks SO much for explaining this...in plain English! You're awesome!

  • @YoungTraumaB
    @YoungTraumaB Рік тому

    Your raw as hell keep Killin it bro

  • @skymedzrecordszeusdalightn1262
    @skymedzrecordszeusdalightn1262 6 років тому +15

    i can understand everything he teach's

  • @LeviGrxce
    @LeviGrxce 4 роки тому

    youre one of the best audio teachers on youtube and this planet on god

  • @tattooartbytony631
    @tattooartbytony631 3 роки тому

    this is exactly what i needed right now !!!! Thank you!!!!

  • @ScottBrownandFriends
    @ScottBrownandFriends 4 роки тому

    Good stuff man. Thanks

  • @georgemickel6608
    @georgemickel6608 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the video, liked and subbed!

  • @themanesmusic
    @themanesmusic 6 років тому +1

    Good video, as always.

  • @mikeb23ful
    @mikeb23ful 3 роки тому

    Best video ever!

  • @motionmusicstudios5259
    @motionmusicstudios5259 5 років тому

    You're awesome man! Great teacher!

  • @datrine
    @datrine 6 років тому +6

    Whats going on Wavy Wayne!? Had to thank you again, I was having this exact problem and you saved the day once again. Also How can I become a part of Sauce Records?? lol

  • @michaeltaylor2561
    @michaeltaylor2561 5 років тому +1

    So helpful bro! Thank you!

  • @RabbMc
    @RabbMc 6 років тому

    I'm really happy I found your tutorials, they are incredibly helpful and informative. I was wondering if you'd maybe be good to cover using limiters at some point? Particularly in the mastering process. I use a multimaximizer and I find it very difficult to get a full sound at the end. It always seems to feel like there's something missing.
    I noticed you mentioned you have a mastering video coming up - I'm looking forward to that!
    Thanks, Wayne!
    - Rabb

  • @DubieMusic
    @DubieMusic 4 роки тому

    You the truth man‼️

  • @paige1productionslink785
    @paige1productionslink785 4 роки тому

    A bro thank you I appreciate it. The settings and stage gaining that I set in logic how do I keep those same settings in pro tools when I dump the music in protools

  • @PEACE-nu4wj
    @PEACE-nu4wj 3 роки тому +1

    Wow! This is awesome! Glad I came across this. I am a beginner when it comes to recording my own songs. If only I had known this basic stuff. I am struggling with everything being far too quiet in my headphones when recording and on play back I cannot go any louder on my Focusrite interface or I will be in the red basically, even using the faders in pro tools is not enough. I am using Windows 10. Is that my issue? Or is it something else?

  • @TwistedAttitudes
    @TwistedAttitudes 10 місяців тому

    Thank you Wayne :)

  • @dev565
    @dev565 6 років тому

    Brilliant video. Do you suggest negative 6 for pretty much any instrument as well? Guitars etc.

  • @jdillard36
    @jdillard36 6 років тому

    Great video my dude

  • @officialkswagg5955
    @officialkswagg5955 4 роки тому

    Why am I just discovering you 😣😣thanks bro!!💯💯💯

  • @PnutProducer
    @PnutProducer 6 років тому

    What’s up Wayne hope you see this message 🙏🏼 so in other words keep the mix under 6db on the master fader before sending it to mastering?????

  • @adrianabelandria
    @adrianabelandria Рік тому

    Thank you!!

  • @tobysandovaloficial
    @tobysandovaloficial 2 роки тому

    Excellent video, I just aim for -12 input level with the occasional louder peak of -6

  • @addisondavis3447
    @addisondavis3447 4 роки тому +2

    when recording midi using midi keyboard, do you set levels also so that it don't clip/create distortion

  • @twinstarmcpherson751
    @twinstarmcpherson751 5 років тому

    Aiming for -6db in my master track includes after adding mixing such as eq compressor etc?

  • @RyskTakkaz_1820
    @RyskTakkaz_1820 4 роки тому

    You the best at teaching my Brother

  • @skycoast8135
    @skycoast8135 5 років тому +2

    Hey, thanks for this video. Did you say that you want your master fader to hover around -6db before you bounce it out? I assume the reason for this is bc you want to give the mastering engineer headroom? Also, if this is correct, how much will the mastering engineer boost the final mix? Will they bring it up to 0db, or is there a certain industry standard?

  • @wreckbeatshanh
    @wreckbeatshanh 6 років тому +1

    Dawg u bn taking me to school for the past 2 days on my in home studio

  • @unluccykidd4984
    @unluccykidd4984 6 років тому

    Thnx actually learned something

  • @boogiejonz
    @boogiejonz 6 років тому +3

    Man, you have another career in comedy after engineering! LOL! Keep puttin' it on the bottom shelf so we all can reach it!

    • @waynewav
      @waynewav  6 років тому +1

      Don't tell me that bro, we gonna all be in trouble , LOL thanks!

    • @mikealbert4197
      @mikealbert4197 6 років тому

      Wayne.wav is clip gain the same as gain staging? I'm having a hard time getting my mixes to sound loud, I always find that my master fader clips when trying to turn up volume.

  • @ryangreer5
    @ryangreer5 6 років тому

    dope info thank you

  • @skymedzrecordszeusdalightn1262
    @skymedzrecordszeusdalightn1262 6 років тому +2

    thanks wayne

  • @lilian896
    @lilian896 6 років тому

    I want all my tracks pink, Wayne. Maybe different shades of yellow for drums. Great tutorial as always.

  • @djenka2565
    @djenka2565 5 років тому

    Im just mind blown on how you knew pink was my favorite colour. When you said it I looked behind me to see if you were in the room Lmao. Great Vid Bro !

  • @smithspears2653
    @smithspears2653 3 роки тому

    THANKS WAYNE

  • @TheRealDev83
    @TheRealDev83 4 роки тому

    Bro Mannn you help me out so much Appreciate It Bruh and I will be buying some gear also make sure you keep 3x on stock for a brother.

  • @OTHATSBISKETS
    @OTHATSBISKETS 6 років тому +2

    Bout to get my sound right thanks wavey

    • @waynewav
      @waynewav  6 років тому

      That’s wassup get it.

  • @MrUnique27
    @MrUnique27 4 роки тому

    Yo Wavy, I hear you say that the mix input levels should be around (-6dbl) when recording right, but what about after you (bus) them over to (aux tracks for FX) and a bit more volume is added before mastering??? Should we turn all of our aux tracks down to (-6dbl) before mastering etc???

  • @durgalakshmi5704
    @durgalakshmi5704 3 роки тому

    Wayne you are awesome

  • @JUNEYSKI90002
    @JUNEYSKI90002 6 років тому

    Great job bro!!!

  • @edgarcardona6641
    @edgarcardona6641 4 роки тому

    thank you man :D just subbed.. looking forwaard for more tips and content..

  • @mikealbert4197
    @mikealbert4197 6 років тому

    Hey Wayne, doesn't the trim tool work also? Do you use the trim tool with adjusting levels?

  • @donnyv6250
    @donnyv6250 4 роки тому

    If I can't get in a soundproof booth, what is a good level for input level to hover around when no sound. ie ambient bedroom?

  • @vipuldive6091
    @vipuldive6091 3 роки тому

    Thanks sir 🙏

  • @djayforever
    @djayforever Рік тому

    Thank you.

  • @urbanrepublic2
    @urbanrepublic2 6 років тому

    But cant you change the input volume of the track in protools via clip gain. its a volume icon on the waveform

  • @joshrainbow-IceTenor
    @joshrainbow-IceTenor 4 роки тому

    Hi Wayne, I'm looking around to buy a new computer going from a windows machine to an Imac - In your experience about the size of the machine would you say that 21,5 inch is enough for home recording or would you advice to go for 27 inch - I know its a personal choice, however, your advice on the size of the screen would help there you maybe worked with both sizes...thanks in advance

  • @PDaHotspitta
    @PDaHotspitta 5 років тому +2

    subed and liked this vid as soon as you changed the track to pink cuzz you knew that was my favorite color lol

    • @waynewav
      @waynewav  5 років тому +1

      😂😂🙏🏽

  • @UnikSun
    @UnikSun 4 роки тому

    Thanks bro

  • @beefymetal2896
    @beefymetal2896 4 роки тому

    Nice video.

  • @aclark210
    @aclark210 6 років тому

    Yooooo I love how you do your videos and be straight forward to showing how to do these things. Can you do a video on how to stack vocals

    • @waynewav
      @waynewav  6 років тому

      Thanks bro! And yes I will do that video soon!

  • @finnesszdol0
    @finnesszdol0 5 років тому

    What meter is the best to see where your coming in @ ? Rms or the one named pro tools

  • @JayRivers59
    @JayRivers59 6 років тому

    Do you have a video for cleaning vocals?? Her voice sounds sooooooooo crisp.... Great job, Bruv.