How Pros Use Gain Staging to Control Tone - Additive vs. Subtractive Explained
Most players rely on pedals to shape their tone — but pros know how to control gain at every stage of the signal. In this video, I’ll break down additive vs. subtractive gain staging so you can get more dynamic, expressive tones from your rig.
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