What you need to know about GAIN STAGING

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  • A video on gain staging and the reason why you should know it, in any DAW i.e Pro tools, Fl studio abelton etc. from your bedroom.
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  • @HelpMeDevvon
    @HelpMeDevvon  4 роки тому +61

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    • @melchisedekj
      @melchisedekj 4 роки тому +2

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    • @THETROUBLEMAKERSGANG
      @THETROUBLEMAKERSGANG 4 роки тому +5

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    • @HelpMeDevvon
      @HelpMeDevvon  4 роки тому +4

      TROUBLEMAKERS GANG absolutely!

    • @THETROUBLEMAKERSGANG
      @THETROUBLEMAKERSGANG 4 роки тому

      @@HelpMeDevvon looking forward to it thanks for replying.

    • @youngkey3051
      @youngkey3051 4 роки тому +1

      Help Me Devvon so when you bypass the compressor for the vocals, are you checking to have relatively the same loudness or the same gain???

  • @gucciguzmane
    @gucciguzmane 4 роки тому +394

    I go to the Los Angeles Recording School and this man teaches me more in 15 minutes than I learn from a week of class lmao

    • @pronavsandhu
      @pronavsandhu 3 роки тому +56

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    • @savkalipez
      @savkalipez 3 роки тому +5

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    • @pastorkspeaks
      @pastorkspeaks 3 роки тому +6

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      @gucciguzmane 3 роки тому +20

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  • @archixmusic
    @archixmusic 4 роки тому +90

    2 mins in, and I already realized I've been gain-staging wrong. No wonder Mixing gives me hell

    • @HelpMeDevvon
      @HelpMeDevvon  4 роки тому +8

      Archix glad it’s helping!

    • @ELLIOT8209
      @ELLIOT8209 3 роки тому

      @@HelpMeDevvon how does clip gaining work in terms of plugin calibration to 0db? I heard somewhere that 0db in analog is - 18db in digital. Do you know anything about this?

    • @TheSideProject
      @TheSideProject 3 роки тому

      @@ELLIOT8209 i agree, i couldn't get it right tho

    • @Canyoubuildlegos
      @Canyoubuildlegos 2 роки тому

      @@ELLIOT8209 Analog metering is VU. Gain staging only really matters if you use analog modeled plugins in the chain which sound at their best at 0 VU (-18db). Search "mvMeter 2" for a nice free meter.

  • @donnytheflow
    @donnytheflow 4 роки тому +103

    For my Ableton users: the trim tool is called "Utility" and it's found in the audio effects folder.

    • @HelpMeDevvon
      @HelpMeDevvon  4 роки тому +10

      donfons thank you friend !! This is going to help a lot of people!

    • @drulamane
      @drulamane 4 роки тому +3

      donfons protools>ableton 😎

    • @mrpickenz7760
      @mrpickenz7760 4 роки тому +13

      @@drulamane nope

    • @taliaah
      @taliaah 4 роки тому +17

      You're right but i'd say you dont even have to use the Utility audio effect for that.. Just turn it down in the clip view settings. And for instance, if you're using an instrument vst and you want to gainstage, turn down the volume on the vst and not the fader on your DAW.

    • @jackhammer8061
      @jackhammer8061 4 роки тому

      Nah actually Ableton’s Utility plug-in doesn’t do any clipping, it’s just for controlling the gain, width, M/S balance, panning & the phase - but it doesn’t actually clip any peaks.

  • @minicaudio124
    @minicaudio124 4 роки тому +129

    finally someone breaks down just stage gaining i feel this is a topic that gets over look a lot and never gets discussed so thank you for this!!!

  • @donokon8850
    @donokon8850 4 роки тому +149

    Hands down the best on UA-cam when it comes to teaching and explaining. Never stop bro !!!!!!

  • @theinfamousches1258
    @theinfamousches1258 4 роки тому +42

    I've been engineering for 3 years. I work at a studio. I make money freelancing. You literally taught me more about gain staging in this video than anyone else that has taught me how to engineer lol

    • @johncaccioppo1142
      @johncaccioppo1142 3 роки тому +1

      Maybe you can explain something for me. I suspect that the engineering principle behind this has everything to do with the power quality of each link in the signal chain. If that's true, you would drive your signal from the perspective of not just "how everyone does it", or from one end of the chain versus the other, but rather in terms of the quality of your equipment and its power supplies. Does that make sense to you, and has anyone ever posed gain-staging to you in this context before?

    • @xiro4395
      @xiro4395 3 роки тому +2

      @@johncaccioppo1142 that doesnt even make sense, hes an audio engineer nto a rocket scientest

    • @ZZPiranhaZZ
      @ZZPiranhaZZ 2 роки тому

      @@johncaccioppo1142 this is the original purpose of gain staging. the point is to minimize noise at each link (which is why people question its efficacy in a daw)

    • @ZZPiranhaZZ
      @ZZPiranhaZZ 2 роки тому

      @@xiro4395 it completely makes sense, audio engineers should know why gain staging is important, its a fundamental of good mixing

    • @xiro4395
      @xiro4395 2 роки тому

      @@ZZPiranhaZZ i think i was trolling

  • @Jmusiquex
    @Jmusiquex 4 роки тому +9

    My man...... I just did this today! TODAY! I’ve been mixing for YEARS!!!! I struggled SOOOO much with mastering. You should hear my mix today, CRAZYYYYYY. SSL is crazyyyyy. Thanks.

    • @yawnjones
      @yawnjones 4 роки тому +1

      I know that feeling bro
      this was a great tutorial !!! 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿🏆

  • @LeiDontPlay
    @LeiDontPlay 4 роки тому +34

    Homeboy oughta be a professor. I don’t know anyone who can explain things how he does. Super simple and straight to the point. Thanks again brodie!

  • @kellv3n
    @kellv3n 3 роки тому +4

    For FL Studio, my idea is to do the following:
    - If recording vocals, have the Hornet VU Meter set at -18DB with max peak of -12DB for 0VU. Run a few live takes and see how the gain is adjusted automatically. Set the gain on your microphone or interface to adjust so you are close to this mark. This way you won't be recording too hot or too cold.
    - On the mixer, put the Hornet VU meter on the first insert of each channel. Run the Hornet VU meter again so it adjusts and sits at that target volume range.
    - Now you are ready to mix.
    - An additional step is to put the Hornet on the Master and bump up the volume to whatever level you are looking for (to have the loudest possible mix).
    I'm new to this so this is all based on logical thinking. Not sure if it will work or not.
    -

  • @hellhedoublellimitlesslumi7897
    @hellhedoublellimitlesslumi7897 4 роки тому

    devvon is da goat thx 4 teaching me parallel compression awhile back some goated shit u da man much 1 love n respect brotha

  • @alessandromontuori5099
    @alessandromontuori5099 3 роки тому

    woah, every single video of yours is precious, thank you

  • @jackarmstrong8991
    @jackarmstrong8991 4 роки тому

    You’re a great teacher. Thanks for putting this out.

  • @gully4437
    @gully4437 4 роки тому

    This is a topic that's so overlooked, keep up the good work 👍🏽

  • @anthonyhorton5884
    @anthonyhorton5884 4 роки тому +1

    One of the best explanations I have seen on the subject. Subbed!!

  • @AlvesterGarnett
    @AlvesterGarnett 4 роки тому

    This was AWESOME! Thank you for such excellent CLARITY!

  • @dburnmusic
    @dburnmusic 4 роки тому

    Your video's have been a huge blessing, man! Much love from Brisbane/Australia

  • @davidmarais1048
    @davidmarais1048 4 роки тому +1

    Brilliant explanation, Devvon. Thank you!

  • @howischris_
    @howischris_ 4 роки тому +2

    Devvon, bro, you changed my life today. thank you!

  • @franzkano8851
    @franzkano8851 4 роки тому

    That was a crystal clear explanation Devvon. Great job! Keep them mixing tutorials coming!

  • @kjtheproof5328
    @kjtheproof5328 3 роки тому

    Thanks again Devvon!!!

  • @TheEncouragementKid
    @TheEncouragementKid 3 роки тому +1

    You're so good at engaging the audience, had me hooked!

  • @stubbzzz
    @stubbzzz 3 роки тому

    You’re a great teacher man. Thanks for explaining this so clearly

  • @PeaKock-be
    @PeaKock-be 3 роки тому

    You have taken my mixing game to a next level man! You're as great a teacher as you are an artist!

  • @scottwheldon9992
    @scottwheldon9992 4 роки тому

    This is really helpful. I really appreciate how well you explained this.

  • @ryanp204
    @ryanp204 4 роки тому

    This is one of the best UA-cam video's I've seen on production - keep up the good work.

  • @iamjustrobert
    @iamjustrobert 3 роки тому +1

    Truly appreciate this video, bro! Thank you for your awesome work and sharing this information with us! God bless, brother!

  • @arinzei.7496
    @arinzei.7496 3 роки тому

    Thanks! This was incredibly helpful and clear. Best explanation I've seen.

  • @brycemcdonald6621
    @brycemcdonald6621 Рік тому +4

    I know that this is an old video, but man, I have to tell you that you have an amazing ability to break down complex processes and ideas into simple, easily-to-digest content. Your videos have been tremendously helpful.

  • @rufusdoofusmcgoofus
    @rufusdoofusmcgoofus 4 роки тому +1

    Clear, concise, and relevant. Nice to watch a video where someone gets right to the point and stays on it! More, please!

  • @markjackson8816
    @markjackson8816 3 роки тому

    These tutorials are so informative and easy to follow. Thanks for doing them.

  • @BeatsByKobi
    @BeatsByKobi 4 роки тому +1

    Dope tutorial man! I feel like a lot of us have actually beeen gain staging, but never knew the process had a name lol - thank you!

  • @Melvin7727
    @Melvin7727 4 роки тому +8

    Finally someone explains this in a way that makes sense. Devvon, you have a gift. I've watched a million videos on this topic over the past couple years and not one of them had the explanation you did with how it matters what's going through the inputs of the plugins. Thank you!

  • @cokesdidit
    @cokesdidit 4 роки тому

    Well explained Devvon….. Your Tutorials are easy to understand. Gracias

  • @ZiyahYisrael
    @ZiyahYisrael Рік тому

    I finally get it 💪🏾 thank u Mr. Devvon

  • @CORPSEGVNG
    @CORPSEGVNG 4 роки тому +2

    This basically serves as an affirmation to what I was doing, and corrected a coupled of my mistakes. I appreciate these videos bro, thank you!

  • @ZIMA.RECORDS
    @ZIMA.RECORDS 3 роки тому +2

    Even after years of producing still had so much to learn thank you for making such good and understandable tutorials!!

  • @jamescox1750
    @jamescox1750 3 роки тому

    You the man Devon, I really enjoyed your teaching process. I sat in on your other videos but I just didn't comment. Good job!

  • @334Guh
    @334Guh 3 роки тому

    Your videos have helped me so much in a short time but this really the one...I had no idea about this. Thank you 🙏 ❤️

  • @cabtrorambino1111
    @cabtrorambino1111 4 роки тому

    thanks a lot bro, no body really ever explained gain staging to me like that before, really helpful

  • @madsveslelia
    @madsveslelia 4 роки тому

    yessirrr! thank you for this one, I really appreciate the knowledge you are sharing!

  • @binface9
    @binface9 4 роки тому +5

    This explains a lot. Thank you.

  • @nelspotts5311
    @nelspotts5311 2 роки тому

    You made this concept extremely clear for me to understand. Thanks!

  • @AutisticCuriosity
    @AutisticCuriosity 2 роки тому

    First video I’ve ever watched on this - a superb lesson thank you so much!

  • @gavmc
    @gavmc 3 роки тому

    Thanks man, I can't tell you how much I needed to see this, you explained it all perfectly, all my clipping issues are solved!!

  • @IMPROVtheSuperVILLAIN
    @IMPROVtheSuperVILLAIN 4 роки тому

    By far the best tutorials on every aspect you need in this dark art of mixing and mastering. Kudos and thank you for all your hard work and knowledge.

  • @chrisfelixmusic
    @chrisfelixmusic Рік тому +1

    Devvon, seriously, you’ve helped demystify mixing for me. I’ve learned so much from your videos. Love the quality content. Music is 🔥🔥🔥 too!

  • @mwhitney2042
    @mwhitney2042 2 роки тому

    FANTASTIC! I appreciate you very much.

  • @TooruOfficial
    @TooruOfficial 4 роки тому +2

    I'm taking a music production master while reinforcing with your videos and it's just majestic. Everything I'm learning makes twice the sense after watching your videos. Thank you Devvon!

  • @YellVision
    @YellVision 4 роки тому +3

    THANK YOOOOU!!! BIG BRO I NEEDED THIS INFO!! THIS IS WHAT I WAS TRYING TO FIGURE OUT FOR YEARS. ALL THIS TIME I HAVE BEEN TURNING DOWN VOLUME N USING COMPRESSION.... THANKS BRO THANKS!!!

  • @MrAbeck1
    @MrAbeck1 2 роки тому +1

    I've been checking this topic out and watching loads of videos on this topic, and Devvon is the only one who takes it right to basics and explains it in perfect simplicity. Thanks so much! I finally got gain staging after this video!

  • @timeTravellin
    @timeTravellin 4 роки тому

    Thanks for this vid fam, this is the best vid Ive seen since the quarantine. Its all common sense, but sometimes you need to see a search light to find your way out of the forrest. Big ups, bro.

  • @mendog777
    @mendog777 4 роки тому

    Very Helpful Video and it goes from one subject into alot of different aspects of a mix thank you so much!

  • @TheDonovansofficial
    @TheDonovansofficial 2 роки тому

    I love listening to you explain, you do it very well.

  • @dustinhammond3480
    @dustinhammond3480 4 роки тому

    Bro you just gave such a solid explanation as well as examples of how to apply the process. 💯💯💯 maddd love! Big thanks

  • @prodbyhushed4712
    @prodbyhushed4712 4 роки тому

    Bruv the patience you had to explain these concepts deserve mad respect !!!

  • @thenotablestranger
    @thenotablestranger 3 роки тому

    Finally, someone who explains this in a way that is easy to understand! Top marks.

  • @antoine.2018
    @antoine.2018 4 роки тому

    I find your videos today and you are now my god. thank you soooo much

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    @disciplethepoet 2 роки тому

    Youre an amazing teacher and your vibe and enthusiasm is dope. Much respect

  • @moneydownimmortal1735
    @moneydownimmortal1735 3 роки тому

    this video just changed everything for me with recording thank you

  • @klonedome5148
    @klonedome5148 4 роки тому

    Really appreciate it. That helps a lot. I've ran into that problem, and didn't understand why. Thanks for the help. You explain things well.

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    @ridgio_ 2 роки тому

    This man love what he do. That helps with learning fasho

  • @TheManInCommand
    @TheManInCommand 4 роки тому

    Thank you. Happy you made this video. Gain staging is VERY underrated!👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

  • @MostafaTQasim
    @MostafaTQasim 4 роки тому

    The coolest audio engineering channel in UA-cam that gives real helpful practical tips and tricks 👍🏻

  • @eliasthehuman
    @eliasthehuman 4 роки тому

    Best video on gain staging hands down. Subscribed.

  • @reeldirtyfishin
    @reeldirtyfishin 2 роки тому

    Literally could not have come across this tutorial at a better time!🙌🏾

  • @davelynchmusic
    @davelynchmusic 2 роки тому

    Thanks for this. I've released an album recently and I've been learning so much from youtube producers like you. Dude I'm really grateful. If I'd found this video sooner my mix would've been better. Now that I have found it I know what I need to do going forward. Much respect. :)

  • @BLUESZN
    @BLUESZN 2 роки тому

    thank you for this devvon

  • @MelodiousEtude
    @MelodiousEtude 3 роки тому

    this has by far been the most helpful video on gain staging/signal flow in general I've ever watched. THANK YOU

  • @belittledgiants720
    @belittledgiants720 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much. I'm speechless.

  • @wesheriveaux9325
    @wesheriveaux9325 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the Explanation, that makes so much sense

  • @firstlast8703
    @firstlast8703 4 роки тому

    really appreciate these videos brah 💯💯

  • @VanoidGaming
    @VanoidGaming 4 роки тому

    Thank you! I always understood that gain staging was a good idea but you really showed me why to do it! Great tutorial

  • @xnnyboi7237
    @xnnyboi7237 3 роки тому

    Every time I watch one of your videos I get a better understanding of music production and improve my skills, thank you!

  • @Izac1
    @Izac1 4 роки тому

    Man you are a living GENIUS with that tip i can call myself a professional

  • @Zeig7190
    @Zeig7190 4 роки тому

    This is probably the most helpful production video I've seen on UA-cam; as simple as this concept seems, I really think that this is the first video to completely explain from beginning to end, the idea behind Gain Staging with examples. Thank you so much!!

  • @AnnastasiaDiamond
    @AnnastasiaDiamond 3 роки тому

    I was watching a few videos before yours and I'm so glad I stumbled across yours. I felt like you were speaking to me directly, and you were for sure patient to go through the details.

  • @kevcoverssolos
    @kevcoverssolos 2 роки тому

    Man, I know nothing about mixing but you explained this so well. You’re an excellent teacher and an amazing producer from what I hear. Very rare combo.

  • @darkadore
    @darkadore 2 роки тому

    I have seen mad videos on gain staging and this is the first time I actually understand what it is and how to do it, thank you Devvon. You a blessing

  • @afredyalam9961
    @afredyalam9961 4 роки тому

    No Word To Say.You Are So Good !

  • @kwavs7879
    @kwavs7879 4 роки тому

    ive been producing for 2 years through mainly youtube, you explain what's needed to be explained as good as anybody on UA-cam. Thanks man.

  • @stephengardner4186
    @stephengardner4186 Місяць тому

    Great job explaining this, great job.

  • @radumarcu3457
    @radumarcu3457 4 роки тому +7

    I was always wondering why I was still getting digital distortion even though I dropped the volume in the meter channels. Thank you so much I literally could not get my head around this!

  • @rushanaprincess
    @rushanaprincess 3 роки тому

    Since i found you on UA-cam i learned so much,you are absolutely fantastic teacher,best i ever seen! Keep going for as who need your help!!!🙏👏👏👏💯

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

    you are A GREAT teacher and explainer, thank you.

  • @sonnybrasco9735
    @sonnybrasco9735 4 роки тому +1

    Cool video. I learned this and implemented this technique last year. Game changer. My mixes definitely was sounding smoother in a way. Cant really explain it but definitely have a better sound now. Thanks for dropping these jewels. So much to learn about mixing but the basic fundamentals will have you winning 💪

  • @theUtubemaestro1
    @theUtubemaestro1 4 роки тому

    your tutorials are excellent. clear and simple. subscribed

  • @Lossothechin
    @Lossothechin 4 роки тому

    wow bro you are the real deal now i do understand whats gain stagin you saved a soul bro much love from Africa

  • @patbeats2669
    @patbeats2669 3 роки тому

    Bro seriously you are the truth, everyone can gain so much from these videos. I encourage everyone to keep coming back to these videos, every time I come back to one I learn something new, EVERY TIME.

  • @buddywedlake
    @buddywedlake 4 роки тому

    holy crap, this guy is knowledgable, and I don't believe this could be explained any better. had to subscribe.

  • @jrpjazz
    @jrpjazz 4 роки тому

    So well explained and engaging. Thanks Devvon!

  • @invisigoat
    @invisigoat 4 роки тому

    I’ve subscribed and now I’m going to mine all of your videos because I know NOTHING about mixing. THANK YOU BRUH!!!

  • @mattcordasco
    @mattcordasco 4 роки тому +4

    I feel like understanding and utilizing gain staging really is the most important thing to improving your mixes

  • @komet1536
    @komet1536 2 роки тому +1

    You really have the talent to teach essential things very clearly.

  • @TheSilverConductor
    @TheSilverConductor 2 роки тому

    I MusicLuv It! My brother you tapped in on the very thing we needed to hear. Peace...

  • @chombo1030
    @chombo1030 4 роки тому

    YOU ARE A MASTER BRO!! Love your videos

  • @555alwyn
    @555alwyn 2 роки тому

    Thanks so much man! This has made such a difference :)

  • @dimivaleff1191
    @dimivaleff1191 4 роки тому

    You are a god tier teacher my guy ! Keep it up !

  • @winningestjockey
    @winningestjockey 4 роки тому

    This is super clear and easy to follow. Good teaching!

  • @eduardollerandez9936
    @eduardollerandez9936 2 роки тому

    Been doing this for years.you have explained this perfectly.good stuff sir 🙌🙌😁💯✅