{"id":8177,"date":"2023-04-12T17:24:34","date_gmt":"2023-04-12T21:24:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/audioapartment.com\/?p=8177"},"modified":"2023-06-11T12:57:42","modified_gmt":"2023-06-11T16:57:42","slug":"what-are-aux-sends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/audioapartment.com\/techniques-and-performance\/what-are-aux-sends\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Aux Sends? Definition and Uses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Are you ready to elevate your audio mixing game? Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned pro, there’s always something new to learn. In this post, we’ll explore aux sends in audio<\/strong> and show you how to take your sound to the next level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re feeling a little lost in the world of aux sends, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. By the end of this post, you’ll be using aux sends to create reverb, delay, compression, and more with confidence. So let’s dive in and get started – it’s time to unleash the full potential of your sound!<\/p>\n\n\n\n What are aux sends in audio?<\/strong> Aux sends in audio are a way to route a portion of a track’s signal to a separate channel, allowing for the application of different effects. By using aux sends, you can create a more complex and dynamic sound while still maintaining clarity and balance in your mix. Aux sends are a powerful tool for any audio engineer or producer looking to take their sound to the next level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aux sends are outputs on mixers that allow sound engineers to create an auxiliary mix, which can be sent to a separate destination such as a monitor, an effect processor, or a recording device. The sound signal from an input channel is sent to an aux send, where its level can be adjusted. This signal is then sent to the destination device and returned to the mixer using an aux return. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The sound can then be mixed with other signals in the mixer <\/strong>and sent to the main mix output. Different aux send controls for each channel allow for individual-level control. Aux sends can be used to share a single effect, such as reverb among multiple tracks, reducing the CPU load and helping to create a coherent sound. Some mixers feature multiple aux send knobs that allow users to send the FX return to any or all of the aux sends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An insert effect is typically used for processors that change the whole signal, like EQ, compression, limiting, gates, etc., which will alter the signal of the entire track. Send effects, such as reverb, delay, and other time-based effects<\/a>, are typically used to add effects to a signal without affecting the original audio. <\/p>\n\n\n\nHow do aux sends work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What is the difference between an aux send and an insert?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n