User Manual

THE MAIN MIXER
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Master Inserts section
The Master Section Inserts is identical to the Insert FX section in the channel strips, except that it affects the master
bus, i.e. the whole mix. You can load Combinator effect patches, which can include anything from a single device to a
complex array of multiple devices to process the master bus.
The Master Insert slot is ideally used to apply mastering effects for finalizing the mix.
Devices that belong to the Insert effect patch are added to the Master Section device in the rack.
The main parts of this section are the assignable Rotary knobs and buttons. Combinator Effect patches in the Record
Sound Bank will have various parameters and switches assigned to these controls, and the labels will have names
describing the assigned parameter/function.
The Master Insert effects can be placed ahead of the Master Compressor in the signal path. By default, the Master
Insert effects are placed after the Master Compressor in the signal path. This makes sense, as you usually add a
Maximizer or Mastering Combi patch as a Master Insert effect, and this must be last in the signal path to avoid clip-
ping on the output. However, if necessary, you can place the Master Insert effects before the Master Compressor, by
activating the "Inserts Pre Compressor" button.
D Loading Insert FX patches is done using the patch browser located at the bottom of the Insert FX section.
Insert effects in Combinator format can be loaded.
• See “Insert FX” for descriptions of how to work with Insert effects.
The Inserts section in the Master Section contains the following parameters:
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Parameter
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Description
Bypass Bypasses the loaded Insert effect.
Rotary knobs 1-4/
Buttons 1-4
The four rotary controls and buttons are programmable and provide control over selected parameters and functions in
an effect patch. Assigning parameters to the controls is done in the Programmer for the Master Section rack device
- see “Insert FX”.
Patch browser This is a standard patch browser for Master Insert FX where you can select/save patches in the Combinator Effect
patch format.
Edit Inserts This will bring the Master Section device into view in the rack, with its Insert FX container opened, allowing you to edit
the effect devices.