@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
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 :
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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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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Apollo Jetson🚀 :
Now this is some game i need! Thanks wavy 🔥 💯
2026-08-02 06:29:03
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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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Jarard Kenneth :
Just switched yesterday! Thanks bro!
2025-12-20 01:58:43
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AustinBlissNichols :
all daws have this.. but its probably new to protools..
2025-12-21 23:46:32
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NRVE 8 :
Interesting…
2025-12-20 03:35:30
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Vanax :
Does fl studio have this?
2025-12-19 16:41:13
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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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Spencer Daniels :
Wavy Wayne always with the pro tips 🔥
2026-01-06 07:54:10
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Tony T-red Turner :
Yes Sir 🔥🔥
2025-12-21 19:01:03
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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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12welve :
Good information brahh 👍
2025-12-19 19:37:48
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x14x14x14x14x :
Ableton has a lil trick for this too
2025-12-23 19:03:44
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Reese Stays Fresh :
Does the volume sound a little lower at -4db tho? ✨🎶🎹🔥
2025-12-21 20:34:27
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Kanyon :
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
2025-12-19 22:35:04
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SiLo.DaProducer :
💎💎💎
2025-12-21 20:01:19
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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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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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