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EFFECTS MODE

Effects levels are governed by the amount sent to them via the FX sends on each channel. The 
MASTER FX/AUX SEND levels, however, are set using the default assignments in the USER 
BANK on Faders 1-4 (FX Sends 1-4) and Faders 5-8 (AUX Sends 1-4). 

By default (Reset Mixer), all Master Send levels (AUX and FX) are set to 0dB. 

The FX RETURNS (by default) appear on Faders 9-12 of the GROUP/FX Fader Bank and can 
have their levels automated and they may be muted and solo'd as on any other channel. 

They can also be configured to use the FX/AUX sends so that effects can be sent to effects to 
create effects chains. However, they cannot be EQ'd. If you want to EQ (or otherwise process 
an effects return), the outputs of the effects channel should be patched to the inputs (see the 
description of the PATCH pages). 

You can also view the position of all the Master Send and Return faders in either the MIXER 
page (Select: LEVEL) or the MIXER / MIXVIEW / INPUTS/FX/GROUPS page. 

Although some effects are multi-effects (chorus+delay, for example), these are essentially quite 
simple - useful but basic. However, it is possible to set up complex multi effects by sending FX 
returns to other FX channels. For example, with the following combination of effects... 

FX1  Chorus 

FX2  Phaser 

FX3  Ping-Pong Delay 

FX4  Large Hall 

By sending a proportion of FX1 RETURN to FX2 (i.e. via FX2 send on the FX1 RETURN channel), 
you can add some phasing to the chorused sound. By sending a proportion of FX2 RETURN to 
FX3, echo can be added to that and by sending a proportion of FX3 RETURN to FX, reverb can be 
added. With combinations of pre- and post-fade sends, a great deal of flexibility is offered. 

However, please note that the sends for the FX RETURN channels need to be configured to do 
this because, by default, the FX SENDS on the FX RETURNS are disabled. 

To actually record something with effects (i.e. commit the effects to disk during the track 
laying process), route the appropriate effects return channel to disk via the groups just like 
any normal channel. 

For example, to record a pad sound coming in on Input Channel 4 with stereo chorus and 
reverb to Track 7/8.... 

1. Use FX1 and FX2 Sends to send a proportion of Input 4 to FX1 and 2 set up as chorus and 

reverb respectively. Route  Input 4 to Group 7/8 

2. In the GROUP/FX fader bank, route FX RETURN 1 and 2 to Group 7/8 as well (you might 

also like to send a bit of FX 1 RETURN to FX2 so that the chorus has a hint of reverb too). 
Balance the FX return against the 'dry' signal on Input 4. 

3. Select Tracks 7/8 for record....

Input 4 AND the FX RETURNS will be recorded to tracks 7/8.