# Gain Type

On this page, you select the Gain Type that you want to train on. 

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![The Gain Type set-up window](/files/0O2yQ929RvnQvapgBETT)

The Gain Type determines whether the randomly\* selected Gain amount (selected in the next step) is positive only (boosts), negative only (cuts), or randomly\* selected from the two. Boosts are easiest to hear, followed by cuts, then boosts or cuts.

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\*Dependent on whether Adaptive Training is enabled.
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