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Tutorial 7 – Mixing and adding effects
The next thing we'll try is panning. As with mixing in general, there are no rules when it comes to
panning. Be creative, trying different ideas to see how they sound. One important thing to consider is
that when you pan two tracks that share the same frequency range away from each other they will
become clearer. This especially applies to instruments that have been double-tracked. Try it with the
two tracks labeled Cymbals Left and Cymbals Right. Notice how you can hear more definition and
detail in the two tracks as you pan them away from each other. When panning double-tracked
instruments, try to avoid panning them all the way to the left or right. Doing so may cause the tracks
to sound too “separated”, which can take away from the fullness of the sound.
See:
“Adding effects (FX)” on page 151
“Using Automation” on page 156
Adding effects (FX)
At this point, you should have a basic mix. Everything is generally where you want it to be and it's
time to use some audio effects to tweak it all to perfection. Effects placed directly on an audio track
are called inserts.
Choose an audio track you would like to start with:
1. In the Console view, locate the effects bin for the track you’d like to work with. If you don’t see the
effects bin, click the Console view Modules menu and make sure FX Bin is selected.
2. Right-click the effects bin to open the pop-up menu.
Note: You can find the Mains meters on the far right side in the Console view. If you don’t see
the Mains meters, click the Console view Strips menu and make sure Mains is selected.