STEMS EQ KNOBS REDUCES VOLUME OF OVERALL TRACK.
I’m having an issue with stems in VirtualDJ and wanted to see if anyone else has experienced this or knows if it’s expected behaviour. ( I have seen older threads but no resolution)
I use the EQ knobs as stem controls (vocals/instruments etc). The issue is when I reduce something like the vocals using the knob, the overall energy/loudness of the remaining track also drops quite noticeably. It almost feels like the whole mix loses power rather than just removing the vocal element.
Id presume this is normal. However, if I use a pad button mapped to “Vocals Off”, the result sounds much cleaner and louder (how I would expect) — almost like the instrumental remains more intact and punchy.
So my questions are:
* Is this normal behaviour with stem EQ knob control in VirtualDJ? -
* Are the stem EQ knobs using a different type of processing compared to the pad actions?
* Is there a setting, mapper tweak, or stems quality option that can make the EQ knob behaviour sound closer to the cleaner “Vocals Off” pad result?
* Could this be related to gain compensation, stem separation mode, or the way the knobs are attenuating frequencies/stems?
Using a Rane Four controller if that matters.
Thanks.
edit: solution has been found. this was related to my hardware still applying eq to the knobs at the sometime. for anyone who has this issue with rane or other controllers. The most obvious and easiest solution albeit not the best. is to put the stems on Channels 3 + 4 ( if you have a 4 deck) . This is a quick fix but may mess up your muscle memory.
The actual solution if allowed ( rane fortunately does) is to turn off the hardware eq knobs and essentially leave it all in stem mode. allowing to work naturally. that fixes my issue, and the saved stems is just a bonus for clarity! thanks all