The secret of maximum loudness (part 1)

In this tutorial, Dan Worrall gives an in-depth explanation of levels and loudness in the digital domain. Is louder always better? How can you make your audio sound loud and still have depth and punch?
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[@joost3783]

FABFILTER - can u add a feature to the proQ?: Dan Worrall narrating every eq decision you make and questioning its integrity

[@TUTOSANDROIDtutorialesymas]

LOL

[@duncanmaclennan6744]

Lol as well. That was gold

[@Spyritmyx]

lol

[@aczibcultur]

😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@HendrikWitte]

I’d like that feature in my whole life 🙏🏼

[@TRU7H]

Don't mind me, I'm building a time machine to send this video to myself 10 years in the past.

[@Eduaro2U]

Great idea! Showing my age though - I'm sending the video 50 years into the past - with Dan Worrall as my mentor, teacher, guru - dad!!! Yay!

[@Tekkerue]

Didn't you hear? That's a new feature in *_Timeless_* I'll see myself out.....

[@tophan5146]

@@Tekkerue 😄

[@jjwhittle8873]

I'll see you there

[@dedkxd7253]

Just have a kid and teach him, that way he will bring back time in the future.

[@moshuajusic1811]

After watching all 15 minutes I realized this was posted just a few days ago and I have to wait for part 2. This has never happened to me on the internet. 😦😦😦😦😦😦😦

[@vertecsrecordings]

Same thing happened to my just a few seconds ago. I can feel You pain.... ;-)

[@philfyphil]

@@vertecsrecordings and me just now!

[@alexiscabreramusic]

+1

[@FlorianRachor1]

Was looking for this comment

[@pikzel]

Still waiting…

[@timmyarisa]

this is probably the best ad i've ever seen

[@DonFredricks]

You had me at "Dan Worrall".

[@ZeroDividesByYOU]

Dan and FabFilter have not only made the most high quality videos on music production I've ever seen, but ALSO a clear and EDUCATIONAL explanation on HOW loudness works, why it is the way it is, AND how to use it effectively. This is the kind of content that is SORELY missing from KZbin, where half-researched and semi-educated guess-like content regarding music, mixing, and mastering has flooded the platform. This is the kind of content I'd PAY for. Having done my own research on these topics to better understand my music and my faders, I can say that there is NO better summary of this on the internet, and that even after having done my research this taught me things I STILL didn't know or realize. Incredible work FabFilter and Dan. I LOVE this content and EVERY producer should know and practice these concepts if they want to have any hope of perfecting their craft. I cannot thank you enough for providing this for FREE.

[@Bittamin]

Can confirm this is the best video I’ve seen in the 18ish months I’ve owned a daw

[@user-bp1gx3qt3o]

hi can I ask - are you american?

[@mihailmilev9909]

Same

[@mihailmilev9909]

115th like

[@ZeroDividesByYOU]

@@user-bp1gx3qt3o am I? Yes I am. Why?

[@katielowen]

I’m betting the house on the Part ii video’s answer just being: ‘it depends’ 😂

[@robethius_]

i feel like it is too lolol

[@chris.dillon]

3 second video, youtube cards pop up I like, comment and subscribe anyway

[@MrAdrianloera]

No kidding hahaha

[@voodoohex72]

Im guessing its going to be balance of frequencies. And most of the time the bass info is too much deterring from loud mix.

[@vickykaushik8764]

Well you just lost the house buddy, I just watched the part 2.

[@atacoman]

Dan's been on a roll recently. Dan!

[@coreyscornersaxophone]

Daaaamn Daniel

[@308787084]

This man is the David Attenborough of music production videos

[@rubenlanca9224]

David Attenborough is a faker Dan is not

[@rorobobo8401]

@@rubenlanca9224 how is David Attenborough a faker lmao?

[@ThumbsupmusicNL]

Dan worral

[@poindextertunes]

there it is 😂 this comment is on every single one of his videos I stg haha

[@eHcOZaX]

everyday i come and check if there's a part 2

[@bbxdesign]

Same here my friend.

[@mellowords]

Got dam, Dan is a treasure of modern audio engineering. You get the sense that he's aware of how much brain nectar he's spilling, but he never strays from the task: filling every 10 seconds with honest to god mind-blowing knowledge

[@Someone89a]

“Beautiful Sound Fantastic Workflow Dan Worrall” I’m sold if each plugin comes with a Dan Worrall VST

[@donotoliver]

just learned like 5 new things which i never quite understood before, thank you for making these videos, man!

[@luximperium4164]

This dude is the Morgan Freeman of audio informational videos. I'm so intrigued, but also he has a great voice! Learning so much from this guy.

[@poindextertunes]

“its like a combination of Fergie and Jesus” 😂

[@okarynolot]

Is it Pete Postlethwaite's voice?

[@infinitonica2362]

I have heard this topic explained hundreds of times, but never so well as this. Thank you, wow!

[@peterorany]

Any link for that tune? I love it! Cheers

[@flavy1000]

Same!!

[@Vobos4]

If It's too loud you're too old - dan worrall

[@whitex4652]

The fundamental rule in this universe is: 11 was, is and ever will be 1 louder than 10. 😊 Thanks for the video.

[@lionelcosgrove9877]

The King of tutorials is back! Thank you

[@ezdubs8511]

The cliffhanger is killing me!

[@donnathan745]

Agreed, on, and on, and on………. British………….

[@testymcness8453]

@@donnathan745 A little bit if casual racism there, nice.

[@donnathan745]

Hahaha, not at all. I love the British, I’ve been there many times. On purpose! Lol

[@testymcness8453]

@@donnathan745 Haha ok good :)

[@christophernoia5197]

Same! At the cliffhanger I was ready to click to part two, but when I didn’t see one, I looked at the video upload date and I was so sad to find that this was a new video!

[@a11pu1poj]

what a good freaking video. As a math nerd, this glued together a lot of half-concepts i knew.

[@LordAssassinLych]

I thought there's nothing else left on KZbin to surprise me, all the tutorials are so superficial. But this one is a gem

[@joemarta8221]

The best explanation of metering and loudness on KZbin right here.

[@LOVESFORLIFE]

Honestly the best vocal tutorial artist of all time.. Any fab filter tutorial gets an instant click.. I learn so much from every one of your tutorials. Much appreciated💯

[@InXLsisDeo]

Dan Worrall also has his own channel. Check it out.

[@MOSMASTERING]

More solid gold from the best explainer, calmest voice and most humble dude ever.

[@eversensebeats]

this was easily the best explanation on loudness i've ever heard. Thank you Dan

[@blackfiretor7799]

If I had won a meet and greet with either my favorite artist or Dan Worrall, I would pick Dan. Hands down any day.

[@sauce_aux]

not only are you bringing us amazing software, but you're giving us amazing context as well.

[@ElRobboz]

You've an expert educational approach, Dan. This was elegantly paced with excellent examples and musical samples that illustrated these complex concepts brilliantly! Well done!

[@thedarkat5402]

Thank you so much FabFilter, we are impatiently waiting for PART 2

[@octaviosilva5808]

New video from Fabfilter. I'm HYPED

[@InfraredVisuals]

The amount of information in this single video is insane. Thank you.

[@zzzyzzzyzzzyxxx]

This was educationally insightful and a really clear discussion of what I have always wondered about and spent a lot of time looking into and only getting bits and bites here and there. Here, in 15 minutes, all is laid clear. Thank you Dan.

[@daen446]

This comment says it all.

[@gaagoimusic]

Brilliant and easy to understand explanation! So many new things in just 15 minutes! Can't wait for part 2!

[@EuropaMan]

"To be continued"! Great work as usual. Thanks Dan for this one. Can't wait for part two! You are THY man. Hope you are safe & healthy. Kindest regards, Eric

[@therhinoceros1]

Dan the man...youve done it again!... This is gold!

[@katabatica]

Love your work Dan. You're playing in the sweet spot between art and science!

[@Elaiden]

Another great addition from Dan!

[@jaytee2395]

The most well thought out, forward moving, constantly engaging, style of teaching this! Time well spent, and time well worth ! 👍👍 Thank you.

[@parizekmusic]

Hello FabFilter! Your educational content is pure gold! Thank you for sharing this information with us for free ❤️

[@PeacePeaceGawd]

This was the best explanation of what has plagued my life for years. The reason why “Dynamics Crushing” is in every profile bio of mine. The loudness war 3 weeks and no part 2. I’m going to cry.

[@JDKnider]

This is just a fantastic video explaining simply an incredibly complicated topic! Well done, loved this, can't wait for part 2.

[@jamiemcparland]

HOLY CRAP! I can't wait for the next installment! This is SO helpful!

[@timmypena241]

Honestly thank you so much for this. A much needed topic that needs to be cleared out.

[@dalefleischer9062]

Thank you for explaining all this in the most strait forward and comprehensive way. Just what the doctor ordered!

[@berockization]

The audio quality of this video is fantastic. The narration sounds so, so good.

[@FlorentChardevel]

Very nice video! I thought I knew all about this, but still learned a few things. Good job going that deep into technical details, and at the same time keeping it easy to understand, especially for a non-native English speaker like myself.

[@demodeiowa]

very insightful video on loudness. thank you! over the years i've noticed that having good bass/sub control within the mix yields for better loudness reach. kudos!

[@garybrowne6315]

Excellent content/information. I could happily listen to Dan Worrall tutorials all day!

[@AjushiPhotography]

Very cool 😎 Learned a few things too 👍🏼 can’t wait for part 2 😀

[@genjitsu7448]

Excellent video - very clear explanation and you kept it moving along so it stayed interesting. I knew a little bit about this topic before I watched this and it helped me confirm that I indeed was solid in what I had learned but now I feel like I learned a lot more and I am going to watch the part 2 video right now.

[@mehraein_]

Very well put together ❤ cant wait for pt2 . Thank you 🙉

[@micksypickxen2386]

Really good job of translating a technically complex topic into lay-speak. Like others, I look forward to Part 2.

[@jibeji]

The video I was waiting for. Can't wait for part 2, thank you so much. By the way I could listen Dan for hours, whatever the subject :-)

[@ciclosonico]

Thank you for this video, I can't wait for Part 2

[@marcdanielnelson317]

This is by FAR the best demonstration to truly understand loudness. Very nice work. People take notice.. 🐢

[@pro-303]

in addition to creating the best plugins, you also make the best tutorials, here is a video that finally allows to understand the LUFS , Bravo fabfilter and Bravo Dan !!

[@arnoldhilberink]

wow, that's way more complex than I ever imagined. Thank you for the clear explanation.

[@vitrih0lic]

Great tutorial can't wait for part 2!

[@SAZIZMUSIC]

Thanks to Fabfilter and Professor Dan Worral. Eagerly waiting for part 2 of the tutorial ❤

[@rudakudrnacek3442]

Thank you!! Can't wait part 2!!

[@xiaoyiyingmusic]

This is pure gold. This video should be added to textbooks. Thank you!!!

[@michaelwirth6843]

This explanation was on another level, very good and thoughtful!

[@denisio94]

Enlightening. Thank you so much - I'm waiting for the next part!

[@mattstaples]

Another great tutorial! Thanks Dan!

[@patovega]

Outstanding work as always Dan!!

[@chrisharrison809]

Just what I needed! Looking forward yo part 2

[@LeonChart]

that "horrible distortion" you mention at 60'' was my first and best distortion I ever had. Passed my guitar through the tape rack with 'pause' and 'rec' buttons pressed, rec level at max and after that straight to my father's "clear sound" amp (which had a spring reverb also). I was 11 and rocking the whole northern side of the city playing "purple haze" and enormously crazy feedbacks and screams for many hours a day... Nice video! Waiting for part 2..

[@DaveC321654]

Wow! Really freakin great video... So sad this is only part 1 but cant wait for part 2! Pacing is super fire really felt like i was watching one of my favorite documentaries!

[@amusik7]

This video just blew my mind. So well done!

[@SuperMonibuvy]

Holy content output. Dan is killing it

[@weehudyy]

Greg Milner's ' Perfecting Sound Forever ' has a whole section dedicated to side chain compression and ' The Loudness Wars ' . A riveting read for anyone involved in sound , and anyone interested in the history of recorded music . This video makes everything touched on in Milner's tome crystal clear . Brilliant .

[@vondano]

These videos are incredible sources of informations. Thank you!

[@adsicks]

Thank you for this informative video. There are so many things in the digital domain that differ from the analog stuff we grew up with. Something that is nice about the old VU meters is the voice coil behaved somewhat like a speaker voice coil. In essence you can see if/where the speaker will clip by how the VU hits the red. It is almost like looking at a speaker.....

[@paulotheman8734]

as always, some of the best audio content. Thanks.

[@MAGS-hu1wx]

Very informative! Can’t wait for part 2

[@PositunesMusic]

Dan's tutorials are THE best

[@CODEDSOUNDS]

Dan is simply the best. I struggle to make it through a full video because i'm inspired to just get in Logic and get cracking

[@joachimbrandenburg]

Dan Worrall, love tour tutorials! Thank you :)

[@MIHAO]

fabfilter is right on the money with those dan worrall tutorials

[@danielwylie-eggert2041]

I consider myself quite knowledgeable in this area, and still was able to learn a few things. Thank you for making this.

[@danielpflug]

Thank you for this! Looking forward to pt2

[@INVINCIBLE_MIX]

THIS VIDEO WAS AMAZING. THANKS FABFILTER, WAITING FOR PART 2

[@iamsunrai]

Yet again, loving the FF vibes and Dan’s videos. IMO the best instructional plug-in video range out there! Always gold. Keep up the good work!

[@Dacro]

You too. San fransisco street was awesome!!!

[@4dmind]

Very useful! Most of this is review for me, which is good - affirmation of knowledge and process, but I did get useful emphasis on a few things. Looking forward to part 2! Very well done.

[@novelozo]

This guy seems to have covered digital loudness in the most complete way ive ever heard. Love it

[@hardwaresecuritymodule]

Wonderful, learning so much from Dan and your videos!

[@In-Ear-Studio]

I’ve seen lots of this, but this video speaks volumes! Great great explanations

[@cosmo3868]

Such a good resource for understanding loudness and mastering props!!

[@patdry]

Simply the sound of Dan Worall’s voice inspires me immediately. It’s like Q explaining his secret gadgets to me, agent -0.07(db), for mission code name: “From Russia with Loudness” Thank you, Dan! Always love seeing a new video pop up.

[@dire4048]

Awesome! I already knew a lot of this information due to trial and error. The FabFilter L2 is by far the best limiter I have ever used. If anyone is having trouble getting their tracks loud with stock or even cheap plugin limiters, please try the FabFilter L2. The L2 is an industry standard and it is available for a short free trial.

[@heanz]

Dan is my music god. I love you so much to put out this content for free. It is better than any paid course, for the sake of education. This is true value and Karma

[@skulkd]

wow, i am finally understanding loudness. THANK YOU FAB FILTER

[@BeHeardStudio]

Another golden informative video! Each time I listen to Dan, I'm scared that he reveal the secret of life lol! Thank you Fabfilter, Thank you Dan! Rock on!

[@XPJV]

This is really informative and at the same time enjoyable video to watch.

[@rickblackers88]

Great!!Thanx Dan and Fab Filter!

[@paszTube]

Can't wait for part 2!

[@JIDEHHIGHELEMENTS]

great tutorial , looking for Part 2 ! thx

[@dnbhead1]

These tutorials are gold

[@javiramallo]

Thanks Dan!

[@yaboiristy5078]

A very detailed explanation! Great for the future music producer who hasn't encountered limiting yet.

[@BrandonBurch]

Thanks so much, and I'm looking forward to part 2