Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Mixer gain controls (sometimes called "trim" or "level") sit at the top of each channel - most DJs never touch them. In this quick DJ tip, we cover why neglecting your gain is a mistake, what gain controls actually do, where they came from, and three ways to start using them right now for better-sounding DJ mixes.
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âš¡ TIMESTAMPS âš¡
00:00 Intro
00:50 Gain control origins (and why it matters)
02:39 How to set your gain for DJing
04:49 Do the basics every time (Tip 1)
05:34 Gain-stage your stems and loops (Tip 2)
07:21 Use gain to rescue fading tracks (Tip 3)
08:19 Summary + next steps
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Mixer gain controls (sometimes called "trim" or "level") sit at the top of each channel - most DJs never touch them. In this quick DJ tip, we cover why neglecting your gain is a mistake, what gain controls actually do, where they came from, and three ways to start using them right now for better-sounding DJ mixes.
Read the full guide: digitaldjtips.com/mixer-gain-controls-three-tips
âš¡ TIMESTAMPS âš¡
00:00 Intro
00:50 Gain control origins (and why it matters)
02:39 How to set your gain for DJing
04:49 Do the basics every time (Tip 1)
05:34 Gain-stage your stems and loops (Tip 2)
07:21 Use gain to rescue fading tracks (Tip 3)
08:19 Summary + next steps
Music courtesy of our friends at mastermixdj.com
Want more DJ info?
â–¶ Take an online DJ course: djtips.co/courses
â–¶ Get our "Rock The Dancefloor!" book: djtips.co/book
â–¶ Read DJ gear reviews & news: digitaldjtips.com
â–¶ Join The Global DJ Network: djtips.co/global
â–¶ Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/digitaldjtips
â–¶ Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/digitaldjtips
â–¶ Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/@digitaldjtips
