FREE Guide - Learn how to finish at least one great-sounding song per month: https://pickyourself.com/framework In this video, you'll discover how to get loud and clean mixes and masters by implementing these 3 essential gain staging habits any music producer needs to know. My name is Philip from Pick Yourself, and I've created this channel to help electronic music producers like you make meaningful progress with their music. Are you tired of your tracks not hitting as hard as they should? Do you want to achieve that crisp, powerful sound in your electronic music productions? Whether you're into Techno, House, or EDM, gain staging is crucial for getting the most out of your mixes and masters. In this video, I'll walk you through the process of proper gain staging, debunk common myths, and help you maximize the sonic impact of your music, regardless of the DAW you use, be it Ableton Live or something else. The first thing you need to understand is that if you don’t gain stage correctly, your mixes and masters will never sound loud and impactful. It's not just about adjusting the volume faders; it's about managing the signal level throughout your entire production and mixing process. Knowing where to gain stage in the signal chain is essential. By managing levels at the right points, you'll preserve the sound quality and dynamics while preventing unwanted distortion or clipping. It's time to forget about myths like “you have to always send -18dBFs into analog emulation plugins” or “you need to always hit -6dBFs on your master channel”. I'll provide you with practical tips and techniques to get the most out of your plugins and achieve the right balance in your music production, mixing, and mastering stages. Tune in and join me in exploring these indispensable gain staging habits that will elevate your sound design and give your electronic music the professional polish it deserves. 1-on-1 Coaching: https://pickyourself.com/coaching Online course: https://pickyourself.com/prolific-producer Mixing & Mastering: https://copilco-productions.com/