@wayne.wav: PAN LAW is the level compensation that happens when a sound moves to the center (because it hits both speakers). Different consoles + DAWs use different values… so your vocal/snare can feel different even with the same fader level. In Pro Tools: Setup → Session → Pan Depth Try -3 dB vs -4.5 dB and LISTEN. Visit my website to learn more about my Pro Tools certification course. #ProTools #MixingTips #AudioEngineer #PanLaw #HomeStudio

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infoforyokinfolk
God :
Pan law does NOT equal “sound quality” - It just changes gain staging philosophy. You can mix a chart ready record at -3 dB in Pro Tools or -4.5 dB on an SSL and they’ll null once compensated. People who say “this pan law sounds warmer/wider” are hearing loudness differences, not magic.
2026-01-31 23:31:22
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diclonee
diclonee :
Ummmmmmm no ….. you have to compensate while mixing and there is a reason why -3db is at default 😅😅 ……. -3db is default cuz is where you perceive left and right channels almost the same to the center in terms of volumen. The biggest reason why to put it to -4.5 db is when you are connected to a real ssl console and u are sending outputs to the console . Otherwise many daws have -3 db as default
2025-12-19 17:10:19
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cole_englestudio
coleengle :
am I missing something because in my head this doesn't change your mix taste. If I move something from left to center or vice versa, I adjust the volume to taste. Pan depth will just make my starting point different correct?
2025-12-21 18:49:38
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apollojetson
Apollo Jetson🚀 :
Now this is some game i need! Thanks wavy 🔥 💯
2026-08-02 06:29:03
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shrewdmusic
shrewdmusic :
I just feel like when they learn something new all of a sudden everything they learned in the past automatically wrong 😑 .
2025-12-25 03:06:15
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jarardkenneth
Jarard Kenneth :
Just switched yesterday! Thanks bro!
2025-12-20 01:58:43
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austinblissnichols
AustinBlissNichols :
all daws have this.. but its probably new to protools..
2025-12-21 23:46:32
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thisisnrve8
NRVE 8 :
Interesting…
2025-12-20 03:35:30
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vanax.exclusive
Vanax :
Does fl studio have this?
2025-12-19 16:41:13
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xxpitfiendxx
Steve Xx Pitfiend xX :
I thought it was the interface itself. Also some plugins will totally change your analog signal. I couldn’t believe what proQ did to my signal.
2026-01-08 15:59:12
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spencedeezy
Spencer Daniels :
Wavy Wayne always with the pro tips 🔥
2026-01-06 07:54:10
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tonyred2xx
Tony T-red Turner :
Yes Sir 🔥🔥
2025-12-21 19:01:03
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timjeffmusic
timjeffmusic :
If you’re connected to a real SSL console like I am, this is an absolute must!!!!
2025-12-20 17:52:26
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james12erby
12welve :
Good information brahh 👍
2025-12-19 19:37:48
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x14x14x14x14x
x14x14x14x14x :
Ableton has a lil trick for this too
2025-12-23 19:03:44
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reesestaysfresh
Reese Stays Fresh :
Does the volume sound a little lower at -4db tho? ✨🎶🎹🔥
2025-12-21 20:34:27
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kanyon_hyll
Kanyon :
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
2025-12-19 22:35:04
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silo_daproducer
SiLo.DaProducer :
💎💎💎
2025-12-21 20:01:19
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expat_dk
LEXX I-M :
Pan laws only matter when you automate panning. you nix into whatever pan law your DAW has and you will compensate for the level according to how loud you want something in the mix. things only start to sound different when you automate pan or change pan law to older sessions with different pan laws. it won't magically make your mixes sound more analog or anything like that.
2025-12-20 20:26:23
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itsm3ttle
m3ttle :
All you got to do is turn the volume down. They always confusing people. Lowkey hate keeping by creating confusion 😂
2026-01-27 13:32:38
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