Why you MUST use gain staging in FL Studio for dummies

Gain staging is the KEY to a clean mix. I have been trying to mix for years... always wondering why it didn't sound clean and crisp. You MUST gain stage your channels to have a professional mix.
Here's a free tool to help!
mv meter 2 www.tbproaudio...
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