What Is Gain? | Troublesome Terminology
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- Gain is a confusing term. It's often used interchangeably with the word 'distortion', but do they mean the same thing?
We dig a little deeper into the terminology to see just what 'gain' is.
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I just "gained" some knowledge. Previously it was a little distorted. :P
Robert Mirabito Dude, thats clever . 🖒
Guy Will...
no its not
get out
Robert Mirabito yea, before I was a little fuzzy on the subject
20 years ago, we didn`t used the term gain. It was simply distortion.
fucking stellar explanation
I didn't understand a word... but I think I learned something today... now on to overdrive/distortion/fuzz
Whatever it is, I have a feeling I’m gonna need ALL of it
I'm not a man of many words, but I will say that I love your uploads and how you explain things that normally would get passed off as common knowledge. You're looking out for the little guy. Respect.
Christian Nelson well said man!
It is nice to have an accurate and clear explanation. Most times I've heard this explained, the explainer has- ahem!- distorted the facts. So it was good to hear it clearly, and to, sorry, gain knowledge.
This is the exact information I needed to take my death core flute playing to the next level. Thanks Colin!
So, gain is volume and I should max it out on my Line 6 Spider IV 15 watt combo? Then I should take away my mids, correct? Am I doing this right?
only if you don't want to be haired
Make sure you use a boss metal zone pedal, they're the best on the market right now
@@budgie825in fact he need two of them
Does gain has the same meaning for flutes?
No, the word you’re looking for is “Gay”
@@Iheartdgd say that to Ian Anderson
Not sure which one is more beautiful: the visualization, the explanation, or the man himself?
I wanna thank you because of the way you've explained everything you make videos on, especially like this one, I did great on my physics sound and waves test.
Dude, you’re videos are awesome - no bullshit, personable, unpatronising and genuinely informative. Nice one, and keep up the great work!
I love how Colin explains guitar terminology in a simple, concise manner without being condescending in the slightest. I've learnt so much from these videos. Thank you CSGuitars.
It’s impressive how you’re able to condense so much knowledge into such concise and informative videos - great work as always
Dude. Why am I just now learning this wee bit of VALUABLE information? And why did it enter my brain so clean and uncluttered? Awesome I hit sub and am looking forward to more, NO BS, straight to the point tech talk such as this. Great vid and you have cool stuff.
So now we need a video comparing the difference between "gain" and "volume" as it applies to amplifiers and effects!
My understanding is that volume just increases the amount of current so that you can provide more power to a speaker, but you are probably more knowledgeable than I am on this matter
Thanks Colin for these videos that are very useful ! It's always a pleasure to watch them.
GAIN: is that knob which you should crank it all the way.
ALL THE GAEIN!!
NO MEDS!!
METAL ZONEEE
LINE 6!!
SLAYUUUR!
Yes
Literally the first concise and understandable explanation for what gain actually is instead of the "Gain refers to amplification of a signal" textbook definition. Thanks man!
I gotta say, I really enjoy your videos but I appreciate the ones where you are explaining the how and why of something, like this video. I have learned a lot about things I have been doing for the past 20-30 years (both right and wrong) and it really helps to understand a lot of these principles as new technology comes out. Thanks for doing what you do brother.
I never knew that I didn't actually know what gain was haha, and that my friend is why I'm subbed to your channel!! The information you give and the clarity you supply it with is just perfect!!! Thank you for teaching even people who've been playing for years, something new about the gear that they love so much :)
This is such an awesome, informative video! Thanks!
Wow I never was able to understand the difference of gain and distortion.
I knew they were different things from a technical standpoint but now I know 👍
Your explanation was pretty good.. just needed more gain...
And less mids...
this teaching was one of the best I've watched ..thank u sir
Thank you for the excellently clear description of what this confusing term actually means. Long time fan, great work as always Colin! :D
All the gain \m/
Great content, always good to see your notifications ! :)
This is one of the first gear related videos in a while that I feel like I’ve really learned something, and it was also a “how did I not already know that?!” Type moment. Thank you.
I like that you specify the difference between clipping and gain. Very concise! Great vid.
Thank you. Very clear explanation. You helped me understand these terms.
Wow! That was enlightening and so well explained! So nicely done. Thank you for clarifying this tricky topic!
Great channel. Love to listen to yoy talk and enjoy content a lot! Thanks Colin!
great video to summarize some knowledge ! well done !
Very informative. Thanks!
By the way I've been wanting a more in depth explanation on this for a long time. Thanks a lot!
That info was a mind opener! Cx
ALL THE GAIN
Thanks for this video. I really love these videos where you explain concepts, I really feel like I learn something from them.
Great explanation, cheers.
I love your videos, Collin. You're awesome and i've always learned a lot from your content.
greetings from Mexico !
Love your videos. Always. Good stuff.
Love your style my dude, keep on rocking :3
Great video Collin! I learned more than in school
Outstanding video. I hope we all see a day where people who can teach really well, like you, are able to make a living doing this. cheers.
Great explanation of gain! Really useful info to help guitarists talk to sound engineers, who may well talk in terms of gain and mean exactly what you said - how much the signal gains, not how much distortion a signal has 😀
AAAAAALL THE GAIIIN
NO MIDS!
SLAYERRRRRRRR
METAL ZOOONE
lml
Great Job on the illustration
Great explanation - never really thought about this before. Now I feel I truly understand why my MT-2 doesn’t sound quite right into a fender twin... it needs more gain!
Wow! This realy cleared things up for me. Thanks!
Excellent, clear lesson! Thank you; I'll be passing this one on to folks who don't get it.
Excellent video! Keep this series up =)
I cannot possibly thank you enough for this video.
Thanks brother, well done!
thanks for that great video, i've been looking for this explaination a long time
It must have taken a while to edit this video, hats off man.
This is cool! Would like to see more Troublesome Terminology videos!!
Great video, Colin! 👌👌
Thanks man I had all the peices right but you helped me put them together!
Oooohhhh forget my other comment, I wanna see a video of you talking about the Le Lead! I love that thing!
Love the explanation, simple, plan a day totally useful
a clear and concise explanation of an often misused term. I can definitely use this to impress people at parties!
This is wonderful! thank you
It's something we need MOAR of!!!!!!
very nicely explained thank you
So when's the new CSFlute video coming out?
Great video, man. You defined gain better than most guides I've read.
Incredible video thank you so much 😭
Holy shit this makes so much sense now. Thanks for the great content my guy.
Well that was thoroughly informative.
You're the best, man.
very useful, thank you
Hell yeah! Took me damn long enough to finally understand what Gain is.
Thanks for clearing that up bud
I really like the clear explanations, the simple diagrams, presented in plain language without the jargon. Any chance you can start doing the same for bass guitars?
I love your videos Colin 🤘😎🎸
Thanks Professor!
It took me a decade to figure this stuff out for myself. I wish I had seen this video back then. It would have saved me a lot of stupid decisions and a lot of cash, lol. Clear & concise, the way I like it.
Informative!
Finally I get it, thank you very much!
Nice vid mate
Thank you, from Buenos Aires.
Always wondered what the difference was- thanks
Mr. Collin we need more such videos ( more in terms of electronics).
I can't remember the last time I learned this much in 3 minutes. :) Thanks.
Can’t lie - I knew all of this already. I just came here to listen to you, Colin
I don't understand gain much more than I used to, but now I know how to use it.
great explanation.also known as the square wave
Love this, more this, want this, please this
Yuss. Great video.
Ooooooh. Thank you so much!!
To make things more confusing: many times gain is measured in Log(In/Out) instead of just the In/Out multiplier, if those multipliers reach large values.
Thanks!
Content always on point Colin! Can you add gain to a flute? Lol April fooled me!
doesn't matter what it is, we need ALL THE GAIN!
NO MIDS!
Brilliant.
Now I expect a video on Volume and Overdrive to go along with this video. :-)
Great video! Btw, what would the difference between gain and volume?
right on bro!! love the video, love your vibe, would love to share a pint with ya
Had to rewatch the ending, laughed a little more than I should've xD
Like your videos. Please do one about "how to get rid of the sand in the tone".. A lot of people ask me that all the time.
I’ve always thought gain meant the volume. Thanks for the clarification.
This dude takes something very boring and makes it very interesting. Hes so cool. That accent to.
With enough gain, you can always trust that you'll be well haired. You're a treasure, Colin!