34 | COOL WAYS TO USE CONSOLE 1 FADER
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Cool ways to use Console 1 Fader
As a controller of everything (studio)
Why not go all in and let Console 1 Fader control every
aspect of your project? Insert the plugin on all audio
tracks, to master the channel mix. Insert it on all effects
sends, to allow for dynamic changes that turns up the
reverb only on selected phrases. Insert it on the master
bus, to create that entirely smooth fade (Solo Safe may
be needed here to allow for undisturbed workflow).
As a controller of important things
(studio)
Maybe your project is rather simple. The rhythm section
itself is in balance and the guitars play well together,
but you want to try overall mix ideas. Placing groups of
tracks into layers can make life so much easier, when you
want to make drastic, more radical changes.
As a helpful reorganizer (studio)
A DAW can house hundreds of tracks. You can use
Console 1 Fader to collect tracks 8–13 and 43–45,
making it possible to mix them more effectively, when
they’re sitting next to each other in layers.
As a backing track mixer (live)
Many live performers use backing tracks organized
as stems (bass on one stereo track, drums on another,
rhythm guitars on the third, and so on). You may want
to be able to fine-tune the mix and/or mute tracks
quickly and safely.
Using Console 1 Fader to easily access the stems is a
safe and intuitive method, much more intuitive than us-
ing a mouse or a touchpad.
As a headphone mixer (studio)
Imagine working alone in your studio, recording backing
vocals or drums for a song. The vocal microphone may
be a few feet away from the computer keyboard, or your
drum kit is placed in an isolated boot.
It may be a good idea to remotely control the pan and
volume of the other tracks, and also to press Record,
Rewind and Play. Getting a 5 meter long USB cable
and placing Console 1 Fader next to you could be the
solution.
Please note: The USB 2 .0 specifications limit the length
between USB 2 .0 devices to 5 meters (or 16 feet and 4 inches) .
By using a powered USB hub or an active repeater (extension)
cable, the USB devices can be further apart .
As a headphone mixer for a group
(studio)
If you’re recording in a rehearsal room or a studio, the
musicians may want to use individual headphone mixes.
Placing Console 1 Fader in the recording area, gives the
performers direct access to aux sends 1, 2, and 3.