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Audio effects
Insert effects
Insert effects
As the name implies, insert effects are inserted into the audio signal path – this means
that the audio channel data will be routed through the effect. You can add up to eight
different insert effects independently for each audio-related channel (audio track,
group channel track, FX channel track, VST instrument channel or ReWire channel) or
output bus. The signal passes through the effects in series from the top downwards,
with the signal path shown below:
As you can see, the last two insert slots (for any channel) are post-EQ and post-fader.
Post-fader slots are best suited for insert effects where you do not want the level to be
changed after the effect, such as dithering (see
“Dithering” on page 233) and
maximizers – both typically used as insert effects for output busses.
Ö Applying several effects on several channels may be too much for your CPU to
handle! If you want to use the same effect with the same settings on several channels,
it may be more efficient to set up a group channel and to apply your effect only once,
as a single insert for this group. You can use the VST Performance window to keep an
eye on the CPU load.
Routing an audio channel or bus through insert effects
Insert effect settings are available in the Inserts rack of the MixConsole, the Channel
Settings window, and the Inspector. The examples below show the Channel Settings
window, but the procedures are the same for all the inserts sections.
1. Bring up the Channel Settings window.
The insert slots are found on the Inserts tab.
2. Move the mouse over the first insert slot, click on the arrow symbol that is
displayed, and select an effect from the selector.
Input gain
Insert effect 1
Insert effect 2
Insert effect 3
Insert effect 6
EQ
Volume (fader)
Insert effect 7
Insert effect 8
Insert effect 4
Insert effect 5