CAKEWALK sonar x3, Reference Manual

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Insert Send Assistant
Mixing
Pre Fader. When Pre Fader is selected, the send signal is before the channel volume fader. As a
result, the send level going to the bus does not change when the channel fader changes. Pre Fader
is preferred when you want to create separate mixes, such as unique headphone mixes for different
performers. By default, the send signal is post fader and comes
after the channel volume fader. As a
result, the send level going to the bus changes when the channel fader changes. Use post fader if
you want to create an effect bus. Doing so allows you to maintain a consistent balance between the
“wet” and “dry” signals as you adjust the channel fader.
Match Track’s Gain and Pan. When Match Track’s Pan and Gain is selected, the newly created
send will have Gain and Pan settings that match those of the strip's Main Gain and Pan. As a result,
the headphone mix matches the main mix, and from there you can adjust the headphone mix as
desired.
New bus options
When you select New Bus , the following settings can be configured:
Stereo. This option lets you assign a new send to a new stereo bus.
Surround. This option lets you assign a new send to a new surround bus.
Bus Output. Specify the desired output for the new bus. The drop-down list shows all available
output destinations.
Bus Name. Specify the desired name for the new bus. This name will be shown in the Track view
and Console view.
Choose Effect. Click the button to choose the desired effect plug-in to insert on the new bus.
When an effect has been selected, the plug-in name is displayed on the button face.
Show Effect Property Page. When Show Effect Property Page is selected, the chosen effect
plug-in’s user interface (UI) appears when you click OK to close the Insert Send Assistant dialog
box.
To insert a send to an existing bus
1. Right-click on a track or bus and select Insert Send > Insert Send Assistant from the pop-up
menu.
The
Insert Send Assistant dialog box opens.
2. Click Send to Existing Bus and select the desired bus from the drop-down list.
3. Click OK to close the Insert Send Assistant dialog box.
A new send is inserted and assigned to the specified bus.
Note: The Match Track’s Pan and Gain setting does not affect sends that are assigned to
surround buses.