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the auxiliary input track. With such an arrangement,
you can control the send level for each
track and the overall level of the effect can be
controlled from the auxiliary input track.
Shared arrangements allow you to make more
efficient use of your system’s processing power.
On TDM systems, RTAS plug-ins can be inserted
on audio tracks only. For auxiliary
inputs or master faders, use TDM plug-ins.
Pre-Fader Operation
Real-time plug-ins function as pre-fader inserts,
meaning that their input levels are not affected
by a track’s volume fader.
Clipping can sometimes occur on tracks recorded
at high amplitude. Watch on-screen metering
to identify clipping if it occurs. To prevent
clipping, avoid inserting the plug-in
directly onto an audio track. Instead, insert the
plug-in on an auxiliary input and attenuate the
level of audio routed to it.
Mono, Multi-Mono, and Multi-
Channel Plug-Ins
Plug-ins can be used in mono, multi-mono, or
multi-channel formats, depending on the type
plug-in and whether the destination is a mono
or multi-channel track.
DigiRack Plug-Ins Guide
In general, when working with stereo and
greater-than-stereo tracks, use multi-channel
plug-ins. If a multi-channel version of a plug-in
is not available, use a multi-mono version.
Plug-in formats
Mono Plug-Ins Are designed for use on mono
tracks. Some mono plug-ins (such as Mod Delay)
allow you to generate a stereo output from a
mono channel. Inserts that occur on a track after
a stereo insert are used in stereo as well.
Multi-Mono Plug-Ins Are designed for use on stereo
or greater multi-channel tracks when a
multi-channel version of the plug-in is not
available. Parameters for all channels are linked
by default so that you can adjust them in tandem.
You can unlink parameter controls for independent
adjustment using the Master Link
button. See “Linking and Unlinking Controls
on Multi-Mono Plug-ins” on page 11.
Multi-Channel Plug-Ins Are designed for use on
stereo and greater-than-stereo multi-channel
tracks. On greater-than-stereo multi-channel
tracks, the parameters for all channels are generally
ganged together.