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THE MAIN MIXER468
Master Inserts section
The Master Inserts Section is identical to the Insert FX section in the channel strips, except that it affects the master
bus, i.e. the whole mix. Master Insert effects are ideally used to apply mastering effects, such as compression and lim-
iting/maximizing for finalizing the mix.
Master Insert effect devices are added to the Master Section device in the rack.
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 Combinator as a Master Insert effect, and this must be last in the signal path to avoid clipping
on the output. However, if necessary, you can place the Master Insert effects before the Master Compressor, by ac-
tivating the "Inserts Pre Compressor" button.
• See “Insert FX” for descriptions of how to create and 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(s).
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.
Signal Path button If activated, the “Inserts Pre Compressor” button will place the Inserts before the Master Compressor in the signal
chain. If the Master Insert effects contain a maximizer or limiter, the inserts should normally be last (this button should
be left in the off position).