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Audio effects
• When MIDI receive is available (or necessary) for other
purposes than timing, the setting up and operation is de-
scribed in the documentation for the corresponding effect.
Please refer to the chapter “The included effect plug-ins” on page 18 for
details about the included effects.
Insert effects
Background
As the name implies, insert effects are inserted into the
audio signal path – this means that the audio will be
routed through the effect. You can add up to eight differ-
ent insert effects independently for each audio channel
(audio track, group channel track, FX channel track or VST
Instrument channel) or 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 don’t want the level to be
changed after the effect, such as dithering and maximizers
– both typically used as insert effects for output busses.
Ö Applying insert effects on many channels uses up a lot
of CPU power!
It might often be more efficient to use send effects or use insert effects
on Group tracks, especially if you want to use the same type of effect on
several channels. Remember that you can use the VST Performance win-
dow to keep an eye on the CPU load.
Which effect plug-ins can I use as insert
effects?
Most effect plug-ins will work fine as insert effects. In gen-
eral, the only restrictions are with the number of inputs and
outputs in the effects:
• For a plug-in to be usable as an insert effect, it has to
have at least 1 or 2 inputs and 1 or 2 outputs.
Different effects feature different amounts of inputs and outputs, but the
number of inputs and outputs actually used is determined by whether you
use the insert effects on a single (mono) audio channel or a stereo channel
pair.
Routing an audio channel or bus through
insert effects
Insert effect settings are available in the Channel Settings
window and the Inspector. The examples below show the
Channel Settings window, but the procedures are similar
for both send sections:
1. Bring up the Channel Settings window or the Inserts
section in the Inspector.
In the Channel Settings window, the inserts are located to the far left.
2. Pull down the effect type pop-up for one of the insert
slots, and select an effect.
The effect is loaded and automatically activated and its
control panel appears. You can hide or show the control
panel by clicking the “e” button for the insert slot.
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