The TRUTH About Gain Staging | Everything You Need to Know

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The TRUTH About Gain Staging | Everything You Need to Know
Gain staging in audio production is one of those hot topics that seems to cause a lot of confusion. Before you start mixing your song, it is important to get this right for the best results. In this video, I will show you what gain staging is, how to read your meters in your DAW, and how to set the gain for the correct headroom in your mix. I am using Pro Tools for this tutorial but this lesson can be applied to any DAW including Logic Pro X, FL Studio, Studio One, reaper, Ableton, and more.
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  • @waynewav
    @waynewav4 жыл бұрын

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  • @SupremeSpeaking

    @SupremeSpeaking

    4 жыл бұрын

    My guy! Say less gzz. We appreciate you!

  • @ogrebadogre3194

    @ogrebadogre3194

    3 жыл бұрын

    Done deal.

  • @davethemathguy

    @davethemathguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    yooh you reallly make me smile in the intro no homo

  • @chrisjennings5731
    @chrisjennings57313 жыл бұрын

    Bro said “tripping bout clipping”! 🤣

  • @loslobosjr
    @loslobosjr4 жыл бұрын

    Gain staging is so important. Excellent explanation and tips as always!

  • @waynewav

    @waynewav

    4 жыл бұрын

    💯💯

  • @losdude
    @losdude3 жыл бұрын

    I seriously think that you are not only one of the most informed in this biz, but you're the funniest, and most charismatic person out there that's doing this. I love watching your videos.

  • @losdude

    @losdude

    3 жыл бұрын

    Also just bought the VU meter with your link - hope you get the credit

  • @samgoodson1298
    @samgoodson12984 жыл бұрын

    I've been watching your videos ever since you first started dropping them, even though I know how to do all this stuff already I still watch and hit like because it's entertaining, and I love your perspective. Keep being yourself bro. You're helping alot of people!

  • @mw2gamerize
    @mw2gamerize4 жыл бұрын

    Your excitement gets me excited to learn more. Thank you Wayne!

  • @adityakulkarni9780
    @adityakulkarni97804 жыл бұрын

    I was worried about this thing for long. Just opened KZread for it, and bang!! I saw your video! Thanks Man!! You are amazing!

  • @KavayahSounds
    @KavayahSounds3 жыл бұрын

    Dope Video Bredren! The audio quality, video quality, lighting, information and professionalism is the best I've seen on KZread so far. Keep pressing on. Big Up!!!

  • @waynewav

    @waynewav

    3 жыл бұрын

    🙏🏽 thanks fam

  • @kardosantana803
    @kardosantana8034 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Wayne!!! I never knew what Gain Staging really meant. Now when I start any session, I’ll make sure I add that VU meter and set my volumes with Clip Gaining before anything else. It’s those slight changes in Fader Resolution that will take my mixing to another level. Again, I say thank you.

  • @chrisjennings5731
    @chrisjennings57314 жыл бұрын

    ... and All the time you do brother! Still dropping knowledge! 🙏 That was like the advanced version of the one you made a while back on levels and beginner mixing! We’ve come a long way!

  • @davym3415
    @davym34153 жыл бұрын

    Great Video, I prefer this video explanation & demonstration than the others out there on KZread, you broke everything down ro layman's terms and it was easy to understand.

  • @jorgesoto1763
    @jorgesoto17633 жыл бұрын

    Super helpful. Such a great instructor. The way you explain things makes understanding so easy. Thank you sir!

  • @famusaaa
    @famusaaa3 жыл бұрын

    ONCE AGAINNNN WAVY DID IT AGAIN THIS MAN REALLY HELPFUL

  • @yollachrist7313
    @yollachrist73134 жыл бұрын

    Wavy your the 🐐! U got me putting out nothing but radio ready mixes!!! Thanks bro!!!

  • @RicardoTolbert
    @RicardoTolbert4 жыл бұрын

    So important! The most overlooked aspect of mixing.

  • @clifford_ramos
    @clifford_ramos4 жыл бұрын

    This is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you for your clear and simple explanation!!!! 🙏🙏🙏

  • @just4dalaughters431
    @just4dalaughters4313 жыл бұрын

    My second video of your channel...and dude, u have saved lives... And yeah, this video was definitely helpful.. coming from a Logic X user

  • @katestarr9444
    @katestarr94442 жыл бұрын

    Needed this!!! Thank you!!

  • @RaulSupreme
    @RaulSupreme3 жыл бұрын

    This vid is one of the best on the topic on here!

  • @AutumnKings
    @AutumnKings2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you brother. This is so helpful and we are grateful to have you sharing your wisdom.

  • @abdullah5473
    @abdullah54734 жыл бұрын

    I'm a logic user and this vid really helped me , your doing amazing job .. love from Saudi Arabia ❤️✌🏻

  • @waynewav

    @waynewav

    4 жыл бұрын

    🙏🏽🙏🏽💯

  • @kqsystemzrecordings
    @kqsystemzrecordings Жыл бұрын

    This Very Important Jewel Improved ALL My mixes by so much!!

  • @raymiller8487
    @raymiller84872 жыл бұрын

    Great video, Wayne. I knew what gain staging was and I do it. But this video gave me the details needed to do it properly. Before I was just guessing.

  • @gbashari
    @gbashari4 жыл бұрын

    First thing, wasn't here for a long time, feels good to be back to your channel :) I remember i "learned" in some youtube video that the best gain level for plugguins is somewhere between -6 to -9 db, but after messing with things for a little while i noticed it's should be even lower. -18 sound perfect (not reading the manuals was my bad as well). Anyways, thanks a lot!! much appreciated! I've searched youtube for couple of days for that answer!

  • @Datwheeliethough

    @Datwheeliethough

    3 жыл бұрын

    Can you explain further

  • @chrisjennings5731
    @chrisjennings57313 жыл бұрын

    Love you my dude!

  • @smooth_as_ice4954
    @smooth_as_ice49544 жыл бұрын

    yessir! ...much needed info more on the basics

  • @user-my9dp2ny3l
    @user-my9dp2ny3l4 жыл бұрын

    Providing real industry knowledge!!! Thank you brother !!!

  • @professuhx504
    @professuhx5044 жыл бұрын

    I don't think I ever clicked a video this fast lmfao 😂🤣🤣😂 Much love bro for droppin' these gems! I'm bouta record some bars right now!

  • @waynewav

    @waynewav

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nice! Let’s get it.

  • @EBarreto267
    @EBarreto2673 жыл бұрын

    clearest explanation I've heard. Thank you!

  • @BrandonAyre
    @BrandonAyre3 жыл бұрын

    Man, you are sooo good at this! Thank you! I just bought a hoodie. Gotta support... Thanks.

  • @inigollames
    @inigollames4 жыл бұрын

    I'm from Spain and since I watch your videos y am learning a lot. Thanks

  • @justpercyworldwide6791
    @justpercyworldwide67914 жыл бұрын

    Best gain staging tutorial on the internet!!!!

  • @user-xq4xr7jl8h
    @user-xq4xr7jl8h4 жыл бұрын

    So easy to follow and helpful as always! 🤩

  • @saintfrancisbeats9639
    @saintfrancisbeats9639 Жыл бұрын

    Bro! You are the dopest with the mixing game!

  • @TJEnnis0811
    @TJEnnis08114 жыл бұрын

    This cleared up some confusion. Thanks!

  • @nrichmusic3217
    @nrichmusic32174 жыл бұрын

    Great explanation on Gain Staging, thanks Wavy!

  • @spencermartin5622
    @spencermartin56222 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your content! Very helpful and so well executed.

  • @bryansolis9444
    @bryansolis94443 жыл бұрын

    Man your channel is amazing thanks for your tips

  • @BrandInman
    @BrandInman2 жыл бұрын

    Great, clear instructional video. Thank you!

  • @mlady4783
    @mlady47833 жыл бұрын

    Excellent explanation, best I seen!

  • @mikeb1824
    @mikeb18243 жыл бұрын

    Looove this!!! Thank you man!

  • @countrymusicoutlaw
    @countrymusicoutlaw2 жыл бұрын

    Mate that was pearler of an explanation on gain staging and good tips as well - cheers Leigh; oh and yes even in the early eighties I did a course using analogue desk and tape and was a good way to learn but harder - keep up the great work

  • @daddydiesel7910
    @daddydiesel79104 жыл бұрын

    Always heard about gain staging and always clippin now i kno why thanxs again wavgod💯☝️

  • @fishjacksonstudio1201
    @fishjacksonstudio12014 жыл бұрын

    Best video of 2020

  • @kenselcer
    @kenselcer11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the great explanation about gain staging. I appreciate it!

  • @rejourn
    @rejourn4 жыл бұрын

    I work in FL but this transferred perfectly thanks for the knowledge

  • @GingerbreadJay
    @GingerbreadJay2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video King 👑 u the goat

  • @granthaddow4127
    @granthaddow41273 жыл бұрын

    love your work bro..... thanks for the tips..

  • @ob4809
    @ob48093 жыл бұрын

    Amazing Video Bro! Thanks a lot

  • @TheBlackJewelz
    @TheBlackJewelz4 жыл бұрын

    I like the way you explain bro. Very clear. Subbed.

  • @rabbitinyourrucksack
    @rabbitinyourrucksack2 жыл бұрын

    loving the london accent when you say Gain Stagin' great video mate

  • @beautifulsounds1118
    @beautifulsounds11183 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info bro really helpful

  • @mikeharwoodmusic
    @mikeharwoodmusic4 жыл бұрын

    Top tip of the day!

  • @brucehathcockmusic
    @brucehathcockmusic4 жыл бұрын

    Love these videos bro

  • @LaSkrilla
    @LaSkrilla4 жыл бұрын

    Really appreciate it bro 💯

  • @DVTOM
    @DVTOM3 жыл бұрын

    excellent complete explanation!

  • @sfisothwala9077
    @sfisothwala90772 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much,Boss.

  • @gregorybrown6200
    @gregorybrown62002 жыл бұрын

    the more i watch your videos, the better my mixes get. Thanks

  • @officialjleezy
    @officialjleezy4 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff Wayne! Dope ..thanks for the knowledge fam

  • @joejones4237
    @joejones42372 жыл бұрын

    Thank You always for your help

  • @blauwave
    @blauwave4 жыл бұрын

    Very Helpful. Thanks!

  • @strategicpeoples2973
    @strategicpeoples29734 жыл бұрын

    Dope video people truly overlook gain staging

  • @holywaterandgreentea
    @holywaterandgreentea2 жыл бұрын

    Inspirational channel

  • @GizTv
    @GizTv4 жыл бұрын

    All of your videos are helpful bro 👍🏽

  • @KevyJBeatzBangerzfromBelow
    @KevyJBeatzBangerzfromBelow2 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate you soldier!!!

  • @billyhughes9776
    @billyhughes97763 жыл бұрын

    Great vid man -- super useful info -- I'm finally applying proper gain staging before starting a mix, didn't for a long time. I prefer to use a trim control to adjust levels for gain staging to give myself the option of using clip gain afterward for mixing moves later on. VU (volume unit),....sorry,.....I know,...I'm that guy. OH! I subbed, keep em coming.

  • @edmoss2020
    @edmoss2020 Жыл бұрын

    Great stuff thanks.

  • @2.22.hz.
    @2.22.hz.3 жыл бұрын

    great personality! great explanation, thank you.

  • @chubbknoxxmusic
    @chubbknoxxmusic2 жыл бұрын

    Yo I saw you put them glasses on lol No seriously this video is MONUMENTAL!!! You just help me find the peace to the puzzle hidden under the bed lets go!!! Also I've been thinking about taking the PT certification class this year but have unanswered questions. Thanks again Wavy Wiz' I appreciate you take care!!

  • @ILL8ZILLA8
    @ILL8ZILLA84 жыл бұрын

    Finally, a video that is simple and straightforward about this..thanks man...although I still haven't seen a video that includes how to match a reference track as well as gainstage...I believe you just turn down the mastered wav. to hit 0 with headroom at.-18 correct?

  • @doowalley9958
    @doowalley99584 жыл бұрын

    u da best mane!

  • @acetheengineer5747
    @acetheengineer57473 жыл бұрын

    Dope vid! Great info.

  • @g1technicalservices736
    @g1technicalservices7364 жыл бұрын

    Great vid. Thank you.

  • @CryzorBeatz
    @CryzorBeatz3 жыл бұрын

    Damn ! The Way you explain all this stuff about Pro Tools and something like this about Gainstaging ... Crazy dude ! You're my new Pro Tools Master and also my pro bro in tutorials ! Just because of you and your pro tools videos I'm now a pro tools user ! Came from Logic but ! How fast I'm now in Pro Tools is damn crazy ! and it makes more fun I don't know why but it's a fact haha Greetings from Germany my friend ! Great videos

  • @holywaterandgreentea
    @holywaterandgreentea2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent and Thanks

  • @josefojma1580
    @josefojma15802 жыл бұрын

    Great video and channel! Very useful info

  • @monicahammonds-topic2465
    @monicahammonds-topic24653 жыл бұрын

    Wow. This was so helpful. Thank you!

  • @GilleYade
    @GilleYade2 жыл бұрын

    Great Vídeo!! Congretulations

  • @Ismimical
    @Ismimical3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video, salute!

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    @jamalkargbo11122 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much information

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    @traylonra-von21124 жыл бұрын

    Great teacher

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    @premkapoor78643 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou Love from India , Aayush.

  • @gauravharrish2162
    @gauravharrish21622 жыл бұрын

    Still 1 of my favourite videos ever

  • @royaltysounds6484
    @royaltysounds64842 жыл бұрын

    Thank You Wanye

  • @gregkurka
    @gregkurka3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great content 👏

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    @TGMajor2254 жыл бұрын

    Dat was too much sauce Preciate da wave

  • @chrisgarcia5644
    @chrisgarcia56444 жыл бұрын

    He got us!!!

  • @PhilMeadJams
    @PhilMeadJams4 жыл бұрын

    Not the exact type of music I work on, but your tips and explanations are excellent.

  • @drixxdraco599
    @drixxdraco5993 жыл бұрын

    Oh man, your turning me into a monster. Thanks for the gain staging lesson

  • @waynewav

    @waynewav

    3 жыл бұрын

    No problem

  • @slickonthebeat22
    @slickonthebeat223 жыл бұрын

    Dropping gems all across the board bruh

  • @TElle-oo8kn
    @TElle-oo8kn3 жыл бұрын

    great video! :)

  • @londonsea5077
    @londonsea50773 жыл бұрын

    Hey thanks for the tutorial. Would you consider doing a gain staging tutorial where you mix a whole track? I think it would answer a lot of these questions posted in the comments. Thanks.

  • @mudhousemusic805
    @mudhousemusic8054 жыл бұрын

    Awesome bruv killa continuity

  • @djxenynonthesounds
    @djxenynonthesounds4 жыл бұрын

    Great vid bro...

  • @energysphereentertainment-4975
    @energysphereentertainment-49753 жыл бұрын

    Like what you're doing.. Keep it up...

  • @FullThrottleEnt365
    @FullThrottleEnt3653 жыл бұрын

    Thank you bro

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    @ogrebadogre31943 жыл бұрын

    Nice! Thanks!

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  • @claudiusmaye
    @claudiusmaye2 жыл бұрын

    This was helpful

  • @LethalDos
    @LethalDos4 жыл бұрын

    A lil late to the party on this one but as always great tip man. Thank you.