For all the persons using hornet vu meter mk4 , its a new update on the site , and this one works with the mpc software!!!

@DaDrankKang

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for helping everyone out. 👍🏾

@TeraGreene1

2 жыл бұрын

Oh, I thought Mk3 already could work with the MPC software? What did I miss? Thanks for this note!

@dremadethisbeat5985

2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a video on the vu meter mk4 cant download the vu meter mk3

I picked up both the VU and LU MK4s yesterday on Sale! This video helps me out.

yo thanks again learned so much from you ! greatly appreciate it ! PS I BOUGHT HORNET VU METER 4 separately = FOR ($1.80) NO JOKE =HALLOWEEN SALE ON RITE NOW!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS AGAIN!!!

Dope tutorial, bro. I've been using VU Meter since version 1. Couldn't get by without it.

@DaDrankKang

4 жыл бұрын

Perfect plugin 👍🏾

oh yes, indeed, i needed this, helps out a whole lot

This is amazing. What a gem. Thanks !

@DaDrankKang

4 жыл бұрын

glad i can help!

Nice camera work 😊

Very informative. Appreciate you bro!

@DaDrankKang

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏🏾

Thank you

Hi, great tutorial as always 🤟🏽 Once you do the process and switch off the "auto button", are you switching off the plugin too? And, once you finish the gain stage, does the VU plugin have to stay there or you can even clear it in order to free one slot plugin?

Great tutorial, helped me a lot, thanks man

@DaDrankKang

3 жыл бұрын

Very welcome 👍🏾

Brilliant. Thank you.

@DaDrankKang

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help 👍🏾

Bro u are gods gift 💯💯💯💯

If I'm not mistaken you need to turn off the "max peak," especially if you are setting it at -12. Saverio says in his tutorial on this plugin that if the audio is peaking pass the max peak threshold the plugin will bring down the audio so it doesn't exceed the "max peak," which may lower the audio below -18 RMS. -6 would be a better max peak setting than -12 or simply turn the max peak off.

@DaDrankKang

5 ай бұрын

No audio is the same. What is considered "better" in one circumstance may not be better in another. There is a reason the plugin gives you options. To determine what fits your audio. 👍🏾

Hey player, appreciate your videos as always. One thing I will say is for you a seasoned studio master a lot of this stuff is simple for you, but for some of your followers it takes supreme effort to get sh*t done coz we new to da game. So just saying I installed like other plugins is not too helpful, because as you know some plugins are straight forward others may take a bit more technical expertise that you have, coz you have the knack. But for others it might take a bit longer. Which is why I say maybe a good video would be to show us how you installed plugin and how you utilise it. I've had no issues with other plugins but when I tried this one, I had nothing but issues and hey I know your not the plugin developer! But your a teacher and it would help your fans. PS I bought your sound pack had no problems! Peace

Great!!

Very Helpful Bro!Much Appreciated. New Subscriber.

@DaDrankKang

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help out! Welcome to the fam 👍🏾

What's up Drank Kang! Quick question? So should I adjust any leves on the drums in the drum pad mixer or any levels on my VST's first, then put my processing on when creating my beat.. or do I just apply hornet like you did directly to the track?

@DaDrankKang

Жыл бұрын

The video is not about the plugin used. It was just used as an example for you to see the meter. The point of the video is to adjust your sounds before the fader. However you get that done is on you.

Very helpful!! 🔥🔥🔥

@DaDrankKang

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! 💯

Hi man, thank you very much for the great explanation. Just to confirm, we need to use this plugin's auto feature while our mix faders are at zero? And this should go before all our mixer channel effects?

@DaDrankKang

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help out 🙏🏽 Yes at zero or unity as the video shows. And No... it goes AFTER any FX on your channel again as the video shows. 👍

@mooklane

Жыл бұрын

​@@DaDrankKang 10:15 😅

I'm just watching this for the 1st time I'm going to get it and use it on my mpc live my thinking though is does it actually change the relationship volume between the tracks it doesnt sound like it but I just got to the point I can control bass no matter how many. I use to get loud bass drums and then other bass would be muddy but with a vu meter I have learned how to level them out basically by turning the bass down until its below red basically to -3 so they all can exist together and I use the actual drum pad volume to control bass drums levels and just the plugin volume for instruments so my beat is already premixed so to say as far as level dynamics between sounds but I like the fact you can level them all out to zero before you export but will it mess with the levels already set between different sounds example string might be the lead as far as volume and hi hat might be next then guitar this is the way I want your ears to perceive it not all equal in perception basically mixing levels not actually mixing as in stretching the loop out into a song.

@DaDrankKang

5 жыл бұрын

The link for the website is in the video description. There is a forum also. They can get detailed about what it does. But the basic concept is to get your tracks to a quality level at the TRACK LEVEL not the fader level.

@donmega9006

5 жыл бұрын

@@DaDrankKang you know what that quick answer got a subscribe I like when customer service is good and this isnt a store but you still serving us foid info and quick so props to you man I know when you hit big numbers it wont be this easy to reach out but even a 1mil just reach out to somebody with a good question you never know who your info might push to that next level and I love all people but I been off tube digga he is real teacher like with his and I'm glad to see a brother with that same type of approach some of us ain't as smooth with the points we trying to make but keep it flowing.

Good game once again sir.

@DaDrankKang

4 жыл бұрын

🙏🏽 thanks

Thanks for the video. How can I gain stage in stand alone? And can I just proceed to mixing and adding dynamic processors without going to a DAW?

@DaDrankKang

4 жыл бұрын

You can mix however you like. There is not set way to mix. To gain stage without plugins in standalone mode you would have to do some serious research on the math behind gain staging that way you can do it manually without plugins.

You are a baaaaad brotha thank you PEACE

@DaDrankKang

5 жыл бұрын

Glad to help out. 👍

I think about getting the Hornet but not sure about the workflow with it. Should I Gain stage before I put any effects on the programs and keep -18 after every effect? or is it enough to just make sure I don't clip on inputs and do the hornet thing after the effects before export?

@DaDrankKang

3 жыл бұрын

After all fx just like the video shows

D, I watched your video earlier because I wanted to understand the concept of "gain staging" better even though I did attend audio recording school from 1997-98. This was towards the end of the two-inch tape era when VU meters were the standard so this concept wasn't even taught. I'm using the MPC Element with 2.7 software nowadays but I didn't even realize that I was experiencing the same issues that you've demonstrated in this video. I recently made a set of beats, bounced them to Reaper, mixed & self mastered my MP3/WAV files then submitted them for "placement".Unfortunately, they were denied for lacking the quality standard of that music library. Now, I understand what steps I missed! So, I downloaded the "Hornet VU Meter MK4" then followed your steps in this video and my test run with signals was flawless!!! Thank you for exposing another game-changing technique for me again!!! I am grateful for all your efforts & contributions to our producer culture in Hip hop. I look forward to more excellent content...God bless!!!

@DaDrankKang

4 жыл бұрын

Glad I can help out. When I send beats off to record labels they dont usually care about the mixing. They want the stems so they can do whatever they like. Which company are you dealing with that wants beats mixed to perfection??

@daddygee37

4 жыл бұрын

@@DaDrankKang it was "Audio Jungle". I also submitted stems for Airbit & others like that. I will re-do them now that I have this plugin. I was definitely deceived by the fader levels so although it sounds good I can make it better.

@DaDrankKang

4 жыл бұрын

@@daddygee37 that cool to go through companies but the wait game is seriously long. Because you are in competition with a million other people. Do you have any direct links to labales ?? If you dont I may be able to help with that 👍🏾

@daddygee37

4 жыл бұрын

@@DaDrankKang thank you, I have no direct link to labels anymore. Back in the day I had a few in NY. I just returned to making music after a more than 10 year break. I'm trying to sharpen my skillset, update my biz knowledge & learn everything that I didn't know when my crew was youger to really become successful. We accomplished some cool achievements & perks which allowed us access to being featured or involved with some Hip hop pioneers & icons. Being from NY were often surrounded by some aspect of the music biz on a social level & took advantage of whatever opportunities that arised. Nowadays, I was hoping to just focus on music placement opportunities in film, tv, ads etc once I get a solid new catalog. I'll take whatever opportunities that are available at that point. Thank you in advance!

@DaDrankKang

4 жыл бұрын

@@daddygee37 in my live help sessions I provide serious producers with a few of my contacts to submit their beats. If you ever decide to book a session I can check out your work and we can see about getting you a few connects to match your music. 💯

Hi correct me if im wrong but i think u dont need to use that plugin on each of yr track its enough to use pad's faders to adjust gain level

@DaDrankKang

5 жыл бұрын

Gain staging is not just leveling. Do a little research on GAIN STAGING BEFORE MIXING AND WHY ITS IMPORTANT you will see why a plugin like this is valuable. That is why it's useful to have. The video shows why just using faders is not considered proper gain staging.

@biggmt6832

5 жыл бұрын

I think what you mean is turning down the actual wave file.. turning the fader down is different than turning down the actual wave file. Im not sure if mpc software allows you to do that, but this method he is showing still gives every track the same amount of gain then having to use your eyes and turn each wave down

Great tutorial. Do you mix other producers tracks?

@DaDrankKang

3 жыл бұрын

All the time 👍🏾 Most producer's don't want to mix their own beats. It takes time away from making more beats $$$ Email is on the website. My people will tell you how to get it done. Just ask. 💯

I don’t understand how to keep the peak to 0 after processing something like drums. If i use a saturator what have I do to keep levels around -3db before mastering?

@DaDrankKang

5 жыл бұрын

The plugin levels your tracks for you. This tutorial is to start off your MIXING. Not mastering. In order to mix well you need the best possible sound you can get. That is what is shown here. Once you get the best sound then you can proceed with mixing and mastering your track. Gain staging is the very first step before any mixing happens. That is all that is shown here.

@biturbo

5 жыл бұрын

@@DaDrankKang is it better to use the plugin just for gain staging? Sorry i'm italian

@DaDrankKang

5 жыл бұрын

@@biturbo That is all its used for. Nothing else. 👍 If you get the bundle then you will get more plug-ins to do more with.

I can’t get it to come out as an option. It’s only showing AIR Music Technology, Akai Professional and Apple. I followed the installation instructions after I downloaded it. What am I doing wrong?

@karrmyce

4 жыл бұрын

Same here it's not showing up in my DAWS

Question.....If one of your sounds was never hitting that -18db before you began gain staging, would the plugin pull the gain of that sound up so that it is now hitting that sweet spot?

@earlcampbell7953

3 жыл бұрын

I have the same question

@shanemurphy7277

2 жыл бұрын

Anyone have an answer to this?

@rs4990

2 жыл бұрын

If the dB shows a positive number on the calculation instead of a negative, then yes. I'm pretty sure it will, but you can see what it is doing in real-time.

@mooklane

Жыл бұрын

A little late but yes it will pull it up

By going this route with the plug-in, seems like there will be no need to compress or sidechain....seems like its already done it for you provided things remain stable...just wondering....Great tutorial!

@DaDrankKang

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! This plugins is for leveling at track level not fader level. Most don't know the difference. That's all its for. Any mixing would still need to be done. This plugin just starts you off at a very good level.

@davidl7217

5 жыл бұрын

@@DaDrankKang Fam....Lately I have been recording via IOS, do you know if this same VST exits in AU, if not, do you know of any gain staging Apps that you can recommend? Thanks

@DaDrankKang

5 жыл бұрын

@@davidl7217 the VST should be available for MAC and Windows. They are a very well known company with years of experience. Check their website to be sure. The link is in the vid description. If you see any tutorial videos on their website with MACs being used then there is your answer. 👍

@davidl7217

5 жыл бұрын

@@DaDrankKang I am using an IPAD.....for my music production. Was hoping they had an app

@davidl7217

5 жыл бұрын

Guess I will purchsse the bundle and bounce my tracks from my IPAD into Abelton and then do the gain stage....let me know if you get a commission if purchased from your channel...if not, then I will purchase from them....Peace Bro....

For anyone with a Korg Kronos 2. This keyboard does an excellent job of gain staging for you so the Hornet PLUGIN will probably be collecting dust.

@DaDrankKang

4 жыл бұрын

This is an AKAI MPC channel. I think you missed the point of the video.

I just purchased this it seems to crash my mpc software at times when i load it on each track, have you had this problem before?

@DaDrankKang

4 жыл бұрын

If It did then I would never put it on my videos. 👍🏾

@Almada78

4 жыл бұрын

i have the same problem i have mk4 version and its crashes . already try to contact Hornet 5 days ago no answer!!!

@DaDrankKang

4 жыл бұрын

@@Almada78 this is Version 3. I haven't updated. If it ain't broke ... 👍🏾

@Almada78

4 жыл бұрын

i tried everyrhing ... if you find a solution say something so i can solve mine, i will do the same . thanks in advance Mirrorman beats

@DaDrankKang

4 жыл бұрын

@@Almada78 nice 👍🏾 can you make a new comment so I can pin it to the top. Everyone will be able to see someone has it working fully. Thanks.

I BOUGHT AND INSTALLED THIS PLUGIN IN MY MAC BUT HOW THE HELL TO GET IT TO SHOW ON MPC SOFTWARE PLEASE EXPLAIN I CANT SEE ON THE DESKTOP WHEN I WANT TO ADD THIS PLUGIN I INSTALED IT ACC TO THE GUIDE STILL HELP ME OUT MAN

@DaDrankKang

4 жыл бұрын

You may want to contact the company if you are having installation problems. I didnt make the plugin. I just use it. It installed just like any other plugin for me. I installed it then told the MPC software where to find it. Done! 👍🏾

@infinitewarriorproduction6278

4 жыл бұрын

@@DaDrankKang thanks for replying I just was feedup when I posted the original comment but thanks man appreciate your reply I later on did more research how to get the plugins to show on mpc software and I had to goto preferences and goto plugins tab and rescan the library plugins directory from the preference window ..hope that helps anyone like me ...apart from that query this plugin was causing some weird level drops when I put it in all the tracks as this latest version is mk4 urs is mk3 ...if I put -12db on the max it just reduced drums completely to bring up the chords or any other instruments ...and when the sequence changes auto setting doesn't work properly that's my feedback

@infinitewarriorproduction6278

4 жыл бұрын

Also in the video u said the volume faders don't meter or level sounds properly I agree to that but the midi level fader does control the sound wavelength and turning that up or down in our programs does affect the sound output this is according to the new mpc 2.8 update don't know about older versions

@DaDrankKang

4 жыл бұрын

@@infinitewarriorproduction6278 what you see in the video is not a hard fast rule for how the plugin is set and operates. You will have to find your own setting to make it operate correctly and give you the correct reading. The midi level is not meant to control the wave file sound it is meant to control your sound before it hits your plugins. This is still the case in the new updated software as well. I just did a recent video on mixing correctly that shows this. 👍🏾

do u still use this ??????

I like what you showing but why want you just put the vu meter on the master.

@DaDrankKang

4 жыл бұрын

Because as the video shows you can't depend on faders. The master has a fader. The object is to adjust the signal before it touches a fader. Master included. Then you get an accurate level to your plugins.

akai needs to fix their gain set up in the MPC, shouldn’t have to do all this, smh good vid tho bro

@DaDrankKang

2 жыл бұрын

There is no software that gain stages. It is a technique. Not an option you choose. You learn it and apply it in all softwares. All DAWs need to fix it. Not just akai.

@soniksource

2 жыл бұрын

@@DaDrankKang True but they need a trim knob that’s pre fader and that’ll get rid of the need for the plug-in in this video.

@rs4990

2 жыл бұрын

@@DaDrankKang actually in Logic and PT you can adjust the pre fader gain on each track without any plug ins. It is built in like a real mixer board.

I can't get it to load in mpc. Help me out homie. Lol

@mrbugjonz1

5 жыл бұрын

I got it pimp. Preciate it.

@mrbugjonz1

5 жыл бұрын

I got it pimp. Preciate it

@DaDrankKang

5 жыл бұрын

It works like any other plugin. Install it load it done. 👍 they should have some type of support on the website if you purchased it.

4 years wasted ! thank you!

Thank you