Effect Returns

Each audio track (and MIDI track using a software instrument) and each Group will have a corresponding Effect Send knob. All Effect Send signals are routed to the corresponding Effect Return. Here they can be processed and mixed with the tracks. Effect Returns are typically used for adding reverb. The Effect Return sections do not affect MIDI tracks using an External MIDI Instrument.

Effect Return sections can be added using the Add Track menu. An Effect Return section can be removed by dragging the text on the left (Effect Return 1, etc.) to the Garbage Bin. The order in which the Effect Returns appear can be changed using drag-and-drop.

Effect Return sections have the following features:

Effect Return section with Reverb effect

• Level Meter: Shows the actual output level (i.e., the level after applying effects and volume/pan). See Level Meters.
• Volume fader: Sets the volume for the Effect Return.
• Mute button: Mutes the Effect Return.
• Solo button: Solos the Effect Return.
• Pan knob: Sets the pan position for the Effect Return.
• Effect Slots: Can contain effects such as Reverb or Echo.
• Output Selector (Pro edition only): Determines the routing of the Effect Return's output. Only appears if the song uses multiple stereo outputs (see Song Properties). The output can be sent to the Master section or to a pair of channels (3/4, 5/6...) of the Audio Out Device. The Pan knob can be used to send the signal to one channel only. This feature can be used to send the effects bus to an external hardware effects unit (e.g., a reverb unit).

A Label can be placed on an Effect Return to show its purpose (e.g., "Reverb").