Why use aux sends on vocal effects? The Mosh Turnout

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Why use aux sends on vocal effects?








Using effects such as reverb and delay directly on the vocal pushes the vocal behind in the mix and adds muddiness that interferes with the quality of the vocal. To bypass these problems when using spatial effects it is best to use auxiliary sends. This way the direct vocal is not affected and the effects can be blended in without ruining the integrity of the vocal signal. Simply select the channel the vocal is on and click on the arrow below a send channel in Fruity Loops, a green circle should appear on the channel you are sending to. The fader can be blended in to taste depending on the song.

Using spatial effects this way is industry standard and it helps with the stereo image of the vocals. Using reverb is an integral part of creating space around the vocal when mixing and mastering a song. Learning to use reverb properly is a mixing essential when you are an engineer and can be a distinguishing factor between an amateur and professional mix.

Instead of rambling on here are examples of what processing with aux sends does to the vocal:

For these examples I will use a song I am currently mixing for a client named "Secret" -

Raw main vocal with no processing

Main vocal with processing but no reverb

Main vocal with processing and reverb


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