Overview
Master Fader uses FX sends to send signal to an effect (reverb, delay, etc.) and FX returns to bring the processed signal back into your mix.
Step 1: Send a Channel to an Effect
Open an input channel (e.g., vocal mic).
Turn up the send to FX1, FX2, FX3, or FX4.
➡ This sends part of that channel’s signal to the effect.
Alternatively, you can control the FX mix itself to control multiple channels FX sends at once.
To do so, open the FX mix of your choice in the same way you would an aux send.
Step 2: Choose the Effect
Tap the FX window.
Select the FX processor (FX1–FX4).
Choose an effect (Reverb, Delay, etc.) and adjust its settings.
Close the FX window.
Step 3: Turn Up the FX Return
Scroll across the main mix and find the FX Return channel for the effect you’re using.
Raise the FX Return fader in the Main Mix.
➡ If the FX return fader is down, you won’t hear the effect.
Common Issues
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No effect heard:
The channel FX send is down
The FX return fader is down
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Too much / too little effect:
Adjust the channel’s FX send level
Adjust the FX return fader
Quick Checklist
✔ Channel send to FX is up
✔ FX processor has an effect loaded
✔ FX return fader is up in the mix
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