Reference Guide

874 Mixing
Sidechaining
To assign a track/bus/send output to a sidechain input
1. Insert the sidechain-capable plug-in in a track or bus effects bin (see “Adding effects” on page
222).
The sidechain input is exposed in the list of available output destinations in all Track/Bus/Send
Output controls (except for outputs that would result in a feedback loop).
2. Assign the desired audio track, bus or Send output to the plug-in’s sidechain input. For more
information, see “Assigning Inputs & Outputs” on page 216.
Sidechain plug-ins in clip effects bins and surround bus effects bins:
Sidechain inputs are not exposed by plug-ins that are inserted in clip effects bins and surround bus
effects bins. You can insert any multi-input plug-in into a clip effects bin or surround bus effects bin,
but the sidechain inputs on these plug-ins will not be active. The plug-in will function as a normal
plug-in and only receive input on its primary input.
See:
“Real-time bounce” on page 923
“Sidechainable Vintage Channel VC-64 plug-in (Producer only)” on page 875
“Signa l flow” on page 839
“Limiting the number of plug-in sidechain inputs” on page 873
Bouncing audio with sidechain plug-ins
In order to render a sidechain input as part of a mix when bouncing audio, you must select all tracks
that contribute to the sidechain input.
See:
“Bouncing/freezing with sidechain plug-ins” on page 924
“Bouncing audio with sidechain plug-ins” on page 874
“Bouncing tracks” on page 921
“Bouncing to clips” on page 787
Note: All sources that are sent to a sidechain input will be mixed down prior to being sent to the
sidechain.