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Gain Staging In 5 Easy Steps 

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@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
Are you gain staging your mix? Do you use a VU meter? Let me know in the comments!
@ndongolo
@ndongolo Год назад
I learned this technique with Jacquire king. I have been using it for years
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
@@ndongolo Yes, I think he uses slightly different numbers but it's the same idea.
@HR2635
@HR2635 11 месяцев назад
gain staging always. Saves time in the end if you stage the tracks before starting the mix. And VU meter .. mostly, but also a loudness meter which is a more detailed view of the same thing but also good to use if you dont do the mastering yourself.
@BillGraper
@BillGraper 10 месяцев назад
I do. I have the Klanghelm VUMT. I put it on every track BEFORE any other plugins (reverb, compression, saturation, etc...), and make sure the louder things are hitting around -16dB. The quieter things, I leave alone... or bring up slightly. Those are never a problem.
@Producelikeapro
@Producelikeapro Год назад
Always the best advice from you Sara!
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
Thank you!
@ScottHOlson
@ScottHOlson Год назад
I used this method on my latest mix and it worked very well. There may be no such thing as a 'formula' for the creative process, but having a place to start and a way to start makes a huge difference. Btw, since I'm recording/mixing/mastering my own songs in my home studio, I decided to send a mix to Sara for a professional critique and I couldn't be more pleased with how that worked out. Thank you, Sara!
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
Thanks for sharing!
@photorealm
@photorealm 2 месяца назад
Really good tips. As a noob, One of my biggest mistakes is not leaving headroom on the tracks.
@BadBlitz
@BadBlitz Месяц назад
Not only am I learning how to mix, my anxiety is heavily sedated by your voice =)
@TheraminTrees
@TheraminTrees Год назад
You are a fantastic educator Sara. Seeing a new upload is always a treat.
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
That’s so nice, thanks 😊
@RoopeBb
@RoopeBb Год назад
Great video Sara, thanks! Loving the way you tutor, you’re not showing the techniques alone but you also tell why something is a good practise. 😊
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
Thank you! I think the "why" is so important, which is WHY my videos are never 6 mins long, nor my courses 4 hours long! Haha!
@AndreaMinces
@AndreaMinces 3 месяца назад
I've discovered your videos today... I can't stop watching and taking notes! I have a band with friends and I'm working on backing tracks. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! From Buenos Aires, Argentina
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing 3 месяца назад
Wonderful! Thank you and glad to help!
@Miicrowahvei
@Miicrowahvei Год назад
Thank you Sara for this. 😊 Revisiting and re-explaining the older video is a great idea.I think many people actually benefit from basically being told the same information a few times, but with slightly different vocabulary etc makes it easier to finally grasp the subject much better. Thanks again!
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
I totally agree!
@barinderpalsingh1397
@barinderpalsingh1397 Год назад
Hey Sara, I got your course, and it really changed my perspective on mixing. I’ve seen huge improvement in my recordings. Thanks a ton!! Good to see you again….love your pleasing voice ❤
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
Amazing!
@pb3662
@pb3662 Год назад
Great video - the only tip I would add (and its implied) is that as you add your plugs (EQ/compression/etc), make sure you gain stage them so that input/output are approximately balanced.
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
Yes, level matching where applicable and checking the meters on the plugins when applying them. Thanks for watching
@JohnG-ic1pc
@JohnG-ic1pc 8 месяцев назад
I just watched your video and a few others on gain staging and it has helped already! Thank you!!!
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing 7 месяцев назад
I'm so glad!
@carlosrueda67
@carlosrueda67 Месяц назад
Your channel has been a great source of learning as a beginner in the mixing process itself. Thank u so much!
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Месяц назад
Happy to help!
@turtlefeet7722
@turtlefeet7722 Месяц назад
In analog times everything was cranked up to avoid ground noise level from the gear. Now everything is super sensitive and clean. I like analog gear because of its characteristics and much higher headroom.
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Месяц назад
Thanks for sharing
@clubbell
@clubbell 10 месяцев назад
Simply amazing!! I love your approuch and how clear this is explained
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing 10 месяцев назад
Thank you so much!
@LewisMcDonaldBass
@LewisMcDonaldBass Год назад
It's amazing that these videos are free. Perfectly explained and in an easy way for a beginner to grasp. I'm a beginner so I am going to be using this tips in my mixes.
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
Great to hear!
@KennyLauderdale
@KennyLauderdale 10 месяцев назад
Please do a video mixing hard hitting hip hop or trap beats
@pco2004
@pco2004 Год назад
Thanks for providing an update. I found this to be very concise and informative and it helped clear up questions that I had. Great content
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
Thank you!
@ViceSquad
@ViceSquad Год назад
Sara's Masterclass is INVALUABLE to all mix engineers, artists and bands who record, mix and dig in doing it themselves. By completing this course I have gained masses of useful information and practical tips that will be used in my own mixes. 100% Recommended to anyone striving to improve what they do 🙂 Paul Vice Squad x
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
Thanks Paul!
@AdamEzraOfficial
@AdamEzraOfficial Год назад
You are doing a great job, keep the content coming!
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
Much appreciated!
@joshguthriemusic8090
@joshguthriemusic8090 Год назад
Awesome video!!❤️
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
Glad you liked it!!
@bonjuvi05
@bonjuvi05 Год назад
Absolutely stunning! Grateful to “meet” Sara. My music was crazy messy before. Thank you so much!
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
Glad to help!
@MentalS6k
@MentalS6k Год назад
Fantastic video. Thank you Sara 🙏🏾☺️
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
You're so welcome!
@steppabanton9753
@steppabanton9753 Год назад
Nice to see another video from you. It's been a while. Thanks.
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
More to come!
@davidmosele4563
@davidmosele4563 11 месяцев назад
Thank you Sarah practical and simple explanation of a process I often missed when gaining experience. It becomes even more relevant when a lot of analogue modeled plugins are included in your project. Thanks again for sharing your advice to us newbies.
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing 11 месяцев назад
Glad it was helpful!
@jacquelamontharenberg
@jacquelamontharenberg Год назад
Excellent Sara. Thank you
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
You're so welcome!
@wannacoffy4915
@wannacoffy4915 Год назад
Thanks! Brilliant explanation!
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
Thanks for watching!
@thomasaxelsson6739
@thomasaxelsson6739 Год назад
Thanks for this video! Great tips on leveling the mix. Specially how to use the VU meter through out the process. Very easy to understand and a good walk thru tempo./Thomas from Sweden.
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
Glad it was helpful!
@bjdarl24
@bjdarl24 18 дней назад
Thanks for the great advice Sara
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing 18 дней назад
You're so welcome!
@JayeKingMusic
@JayeKingMusic Год назад
Love your content!
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
Thank you 🙏
@DeltaWhiskeyBravo13579
@DeltaWhiskeyBravo13579 Год назад
Excellent tutorial again. Thanks. Yes I've definitely gain staged my mix. And those Klanghelm meters are great. I use a stereo Vu meter at the top and bottom of each mixer channel to keep tabs on what levels are going through, and this gives me an idea how much the effects are affecting the level. Klanghelm meters are light on the resources as well. My current setup with the Klanghelm meters is on my 4 various effects channels to use -18 dBVU in and out on those, then change to -12 dBVU on the input of my master bus, -6 dBVU as my final output after a brick wall limiter. My final peak dBFS is going to be -1, however my average is about -14 to -10 dBFS. Right now this isn't a project for music creation yet, however it will include that later on. This is on my DAW Livestream processing project.
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
Sounds spot on!
@papitoredmusic1
@papitoredmusic1 Год назад
Another great vid sister.
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
Thanks!
@starsandguitars2050
@starsandguitars2050 7 месяцев назад
Thank you, excellent video and advice.
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing 7 месяцев назад
My pleasure!
@iLoudwing
@iLoudwing 4 месяца назад
this is real good! thank you :)
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing 4 месяца назад
Glad to help!
@reziahamed9255
@reziahamed9255 Год назад
Thanks a TON for revisiting the thought process behind this Sara. :)
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
My pleasure!
@johnnyvegas2015
@johnnyvegas2015 Год назад
good stuff...thanks
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
Glad you enjoyed it
@joeowensuk
@joeowensuk 3 месяца назад
Just wanted to say thanks. Method works very well for me.
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing 3 месяца назад
Great to hear!
@higueraproducciones
@higueraproducciones Год назад
Thank you very Much. As always, very good 🙏
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
Thanks for watching
@haraldroebers
@haraldroebers Год назад
Great - Thanks, Sara!
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
You're so welcome!
@kentbyron7608
@kentbyron7608 Год назад
What a skilled and passionate communicator! Super serious and super passionate right at the start, my kind of teacher. Roll up the sleeves and immediately hit the topic, with clear precise choice of words... a remarkable teacher. Gratitude! Great energy! You're invited to our homestead for dinner. Bravo! 👏👏👏🌹🌞💝🙏🏼 Subscribed.
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
Wow, thank you!
@musiccreation1198
@musiccreation1198 Год назад
Thanks!
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
Thank you so much! I'm very grateful 🙏
@MrStevepowell7253
@MrStevepowell7253 Год назад
Thanks for your reply. And ditto for all the great videos at Simply Mixing. Just to avoid any confusion on my part I purchased the Klangheim like yours. Did you see my other question re peaks? Following your advice re using the VU meters (starting with kick etc) I am definitely getting better mixes (clearer, layers more obvious, gelling better)but my tracks are peaking higher than I think is usually recommended - they're usually around -3db which I guess will be problematic for mastering (??) . I suppose your advice would be to use compression more precisely
@FelipeGruberTV
@FelipeGruberTV Год назад
Beautiful video 🖤
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
Thank you!!
@TrueFallacy
@TrueFallacy Год назад
Thanks very much, Sara!
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
@musiccreation1198
@musiccreation1198 Год назад
Thank you Sara !!
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
You're welcome!
@diegooliveras1952
@diegooliveras1952 6 месяцев назад
you are great! brillant video
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing 6 месяцев назад
Thank you very much!
@melokit-music
@melokit-music Год назад
Thx a lot 🙏✨
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
You're welcome!
@stevejon381
@stevejon381 10 месяцев назад
Generally speaking mixes these days often have a higher dB level compared to let's say 30-40 years ago. Musicians don't use gaps in their music as a way of enhancing the sound.. One example (although maybe not the best) is 'Two Rivers' by Jeff Beck (Jeff Becks Guitar Shop), a simple arrangement played by monster musicians, Terry Bozzio on drums and Tony Hymas on keyboards. The silence allows the instruments to punch through the mix and gives the music greater dynamic range. You rarely get these types of mixes now..
@theslideguy4228
@theslideguy4228 10 месяцев назад
Excellent, mi amiga. Thank you.
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing 10 месяцев назад
Many thanks!!
@muyiwaadefila7638
@muyiwaadefila7638 Год назад
Love you teachings
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
Thank you, glad you like them!
@jimschrader9507
@jimschrader9507 6 месяцев назад
thanks much!
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing 6 месяцев назад
You're welcome!
@commonbeats
@commonbeats Год назад
Thank you!
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
You're welcome!
@okay1904
@okay1904 Год назад
Brilliant
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
Thanks!
@user-sw4pg8np4z
@user-sw4pg8np4z Год назад
Привет из России!!! С весной вас Сара 🌷🌷🌷 Здоровья и творческих успехов 🙏
@deeymobeats
@deeymobeats Год назад
thank you sara🙏
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
You're welcome 😊
@5ymp70m
@5ymp70m 9 месяцев назад
Hi, question about the limiter - what value do you usually set for the ceiling?
@gmt41690
@gmt41690 Год назад
Great video! Thank you so much for your helpful advice! Is the minus 5dB level for drums and bass playing together pre- or post-compression on these instruments? Thank you! 😊🙏🏻
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
It can be either. If pre, you'll have a little less headroom than post. You should periodically, check the VU meter for your overall mix level and adjust as needed.
@dantimofei
@dantimofei Год назад
Hi Sara, thank you for your great videos, they’ve been very helpful for me lately! 😊 I will definitely try to use the UV metter when trying to mix my next song 😄. However, I was wondering, is there a sweet spot on the UV for the snare drum? Thanks a lot! 🫶🏻
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
I just get the kick drum sitting right and blend the snare by ear
@dantimofei
@dantimofei Год назад
@@SaraCarterSimplyMixing makes sense, thank you 😊
@tomferguson5254
@tomferguson5254 4 дня назад
Hi Sara. Great video. If I wanted to set the calibration of the VU meter to -18db, what level should I be looking for on the kick drum and bass guitar?
@nersonangelo
@nersonangelo 5 месяцев назад
Hi Sara super late.. When everything is already playing around the kick and bass what roughly the needle should look like? is it now on the 0VU? thanx much another amazing vid.
@MusicLover-rt4bs
@MusicLover-rt4bs 10 месяцев назад
Yes. I use a VU calibrated to -18. I get it close and then balance with faders.
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing 10 месяцев назад
Sounds good!
@toamaori
@toamaori Год назад
Thank you. Instant sub from me!
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
Awesome, thank you!
@danielbryant3323
@danielbryant3323 Год назад
What’s your method behind mixing at -14db?
@PW77788
@PW77788 Год назад
This technique does it work on all genres of music as a ball park guide for headroom.
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
I've not tried it on anything other than a standard guitar band set up or on instrumental, electronic so I don't know. Dance music or EDM might need experimentation!
@mohanshiva_musical
@mohanshiva_musical 9 месяцев назад
U can use normalise gain at -18bu at shot??? For all tracks at a time
@alimousavi1979
@alimousavi1979 Год назад
bravo sara
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
Thank you!
@reziahamed6654
@reziahamed6654 Год назад
Revisiting AGAIN ! as this is such a useful topic covered cannot be found elsewhere.... Please get Sara's Rock Mixing Masterclass without a second thought if you are serious abt this ART... ITS INDISPENSABLE.... !
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
Thanks Rezi!
@jonthomas83
@jonthomas83 Месяц назад
This is brilliant, thank you. How do I apply gain staging techniques to a weak DI signal, so that it's suitable for a guitar amp plugin, for example?
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Месяц назад
I'd probably use clip gain to boost its volume pre inserts. I'd look at the manual for the plugin to see if it recommends how loud the input signal should be for its best operation.
@jonthomas83
@jonthomas83 Месяц назад
@@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Thanks so much, Sara
@thetransonicford
@thetransonicford Год назад
Hi Sara, thanks for the interesting tutorial. One question about the kick: If you set kick level during a static mix to -7: In later stages of the mix when you potentially add a kick sample or parallel compression, would you pile that on top and increase the level or would you gain stage again to keep the kick level around -7 samples and other shenanigans included? Thank you
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
In this video I add the processing to the -7VU signal. Level match your compressors and watch the VU meter on the mix bus to keep the overall mix around 0VU to +1VU **roughly**
@thetransonicford
@thetransonicford Год назад
@@SaraCarterSimplyMixing thanks for the quick reply
@CosmicDogShit
@CosmicDogShit 5 месяцев назад
Hi Sara just wanted to say you’re flipping awesome
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing 5 месяцев назад
Oh thank you! ☺️
@MurdaMetz
@MurdaMetz Год назад
Thanks for sharing , if I’m summing my tracks would I want to use -18 as my reference to 0vu ? If so would it be ok to add + 4 db on my print mix fader and use a vu calibrated to -14 as to get a good idea of the final loudness while mixing ?
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
Yes, I don't see why not. Sounds about right. Let me know if it works!
@MurdaMetz
@MurdaMetz Год назад
@@SaraCarterSimplyMixing there are a couple things I noticed , the hotter I run my tracks into the 2 bus summing the more dynamic it appears, and adding 4 db on the print mix track allows me to get a more competitive mix it seems , and I’m able to make better decisions while mixing without running things to hot , and yes I’m using vu meters. Thanks Sara !
@stephenmcnamara9928
@stephenmcnamara9928 Год назад
If you are ultimately aiming for (e.g.) -14 LUFS after mastering, such as streaming, would you want to set a lower target, such as -18 LUFS and use the same steps?
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
You can use -18dB if you want a quieter mix like -14LUFS for sure.
@stephenmcnamara9928
@stephenmcnamara9928 Год назад
@@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Thanks for responding, but I wasn't focused so much on a quieter mix overall -- just wondering if mixing at -14 LUFS, in your view, leaves sufficient headroom for a mastering engineer. Or do you prefer a finalized/mastered level (for streaming) somewhere significantly higher than, e.g., -14 LUFS? Thanks. Really interesting video.
@a.rogatum
@a.rogatum Год назад
🙏
@vlakanas
@vlakanas Год назад
Great vids. Excellent info. Not every track is at -14 or -18. Isn't best to stage each one? Now, if you do, at the mix stage, is everything going to be too loud? Because you start with the kick, and its at and around -7. Or the Drum bus at -7? Well should I be shooting for that? And if so, what should other tracks be at? Or just eyeball it as you did with the piano? Bass & drums ,-5. Thanking you in advance.
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
By only gain staging the kick and bass, you mix everything else around it using your ears. Saves time by not gain staging every single track to a specific value, like some prefer to do.
@vlakanas
@vlakanas Год назад
@@SaraCarterSimplyMixing I don't think that works in every genre of music. When having to deal with Greek music, instruments like bouzouki, baglama and tzouras, they can have dynamics , that can be all over the place. high to very low transients. Yes, depending on the player and how they play. Either way, thanks for the info. Very helpful. Keep up the great work.
@mikewaldron4492
@mikewaldron4492 Год назад
Can I just check something? So, if your drum/bass buss is peaking at -5 in the chorus, and your VU is set at -14, does this mean that your combined drum/bass buss output is -19dBFS? Would you then use a parallel buss (drums for example) outside of that buss, or would you use parallel processing directly on the buss?
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
On average, yes that would compute! Parallel comp - It doesn't matter so long as the VU meter sees it. The VU meter should be across your mix to pick up all your processing, so you can adjust levels as you mix from this point onwards. That is all you need to monitor now as you add processing and adjust any track or bus levels.
@mrmorpheus9707
@mrmorpheus9707 Год назад
Is your limiter the last in chain b4 your vu meter or after?
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
It's a after the VU meter
@chrisgreen8215
@chrisgreen8215 Год назад
Does this method still apply after plugins are added? Like, after the kick ans bass are compressed and eq'd, should they still be hitting around the same point on the VU meter?
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
If you level match your dynamics processing, then it should stay roughly the same. It depends how much EQ is applied as to the final outcome, but it shouldn't be wildly different under normal circumstances
@user-xv5vy7wq8c
@user-xv5vy7wq8c Год назад
While watching this video of Sarah Mixing, if drums and bass are -5vu, what level should vocals be at for vu? If the drum track is about -7vu, -6vu overall and the bass guitar is mixed together, -5vu sometimes goes over slightly. At this time? How much vocal should be -vu level?
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
Mix them using your ears, so they sound balanced. It's OK if the numbers aren't exact, don't sweat the numbers 😁
@user-xv5vy7wq8c
@user-xv5vy7wq8c Год назад
@@SaraCarterSimplyMixing thx sara
@BraddersMusic
@BraddersMusic 5 месяцев назад
Wondering why Pro Tools uses terms like Print or Tape is this a left over from a bygone day and age as I think it refers to mixdown selection!
@AnymMusic
@AnymMusic 6 месяцев назад
to this day I don't really understand the point of gain staging. If something is too loud, just turn it down. If something is distorting that you don't want distorted, find the source and just lower the input volume a bit. Yeah the volume sliders will be all over the place, but as long as the mix sounds fine, there's no problem right? Granted, my sliders are at -12dB at default so the mix tends to be really quiet with more than enough headroom anyway, but even without headroom, it's fine if it's not clipping no? (artist mixing my own tracks pov)
@DbiPro
@DbiPro 2 месяца назад
The point is to have complete control of your mix not just thinking a louder channel makes your mix better because it doesn’t
@TrunxKraft3000
@TrunxKraft3000 10 месяцев назад
So how do i get volume out of the whole mix once i gain stage?
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing 10 месяцев назад
Many people use a limiter on the master to get a mix closer to commercial levels.
@seanhoward5562
@seanhoward5562 Год назад
Doesn't the ruler on the left side of the track give an indicator that the track is hot when being recorded?
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
Yes, it does! Keep in the green to yellow.
@howaboutno7980
@howaboutno7980 4 месяца назад
that's a lovely cat
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing 4 месяца назад
She is! ☺️
@bradferguson9840
@bradferguson9840 Год назад
Is Jack the studio assistant a salaried employee or there on work experience?
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
He's paid in stokes and cuddles 😻
@Rio-uv1gs
@Rio-uv1gs Год назад
So it's bad to use the faders to balance the mix? Cause I've found when i gainstage I still have to move the faders anyway...Any advice please..
@Bville-E
@Bville-E Год назад
If you cool with it use your DAW pregain to adjust & leave the faders channel @ 0
@Rio-uv1gs
@Rio-uv1gs Год назад
@@Bville-E In conjunction with the UV meter...ah...Got it. Thx
@Bville-E
@Bville-E Год назад
@@Rio-uv1gs You got it !!!!!!!
@Bville-E
@Bville-E Год назад
@@Rio-uv1gs You might have to level your faders when you do your mixdwn depending on your workflow setup Busses, Groups, Submixes etc
@stevegeorge7773
@stevegeorge7773 Год назад
The downloadable sheet doesn't work. Can't download it for some reason.
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
email me and I'll send it direct
@ETCPRODUCTIONS88
@ETCPRODUCTIONS88 Год назад
First here
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
Congrats!
@DariuszBlasi
@DariuszBlasi Год назад
Soooo...As i understand a final mix has around - 14dB of headroom?? Thats aaa loot. Usually when i give my mixes to mastering i leave around - 9, and many times i heard - 6 or even - 4 is enough.
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing
@SaraCarterSimplyMixing Год назад
-14dB on average so the peaks are higher. VU meters read the average signal, like RMS and LUFS
@DariuszBlasi
@DariuszBlasi Год назад
@@SaraCarterSimplyMixing oooooh - ok - thank you!
@ItsOnitaro
@ItsOnitaro 7 месяцев назад
Don't true VU meters analyze RMS rather than peak? These VU meters seem like they are analyzing peak.
@eomediaservicesinc.515
@eomediaservicesinc.515 5 месяцев назад
Love the lessons. Is there anyway these can be less chatty? A 5 min intro is 4:30 too long. Each step could take about a minute.
@discosourcedjs
@discosourcedjs Год назад
Been producing 25 years, never heard the word gain staging. Need to start by explaining what it is... hahaha All good ill find out on google. then watch the video.
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