Specifications

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8 From the Auxiliary Input track’s Output Selec-
tor, select an output path (main outputs).
Adjust the individual track faders to balance the
dry (unprocessed) tracks. The amount of effect is
controlled by the level of the Send fader or the
Auxiliary Input fader.
Send and Return with an External Device
To create an effects return submix with an
external device:
1 Assign each track’s main output to your main
mix outputs.
2 Assign a send (mono or stereo) and set the
send destinations on the source tracks to the
output path connected to the external device.
Configure the sends for pre- or post-fader, as
needed.
3 Choose File > New Tracks.
4 Specify the track type (Aux Input) and format
(stereo or mono), then click Create.
5 From the Auxiliary Input track’s Input Selec-
tor, select the input path connected to the exter-
nal device.
6 From the Auxiliary Input track’s Output Selec-
tor, select an output path (main outputs).
Adjust the individual track faders to balance the
dry (unprocessed) tracks. The amount of effect is
controlled by the level of the Send fader or the
Auxiliary Input fader.
Send/return setup for a plug-in or hardware insert
Send to effect bus
Input set to send bus path
Output set to main mix outs
Controls level of dry signal
Controls level of effect return
Effect (plug-in or hardware)
Insert
Controls level of send to effects bus
Send/return setup for an external device
Send to external device
Input set to device’s return
Output set to main mix
Controls level of dry signal
Controls level of effect
outs