Sends on Fader is a feature commonly found in digital mixing consoles. It allows the user to control the level of the audio signal sent to effects processors or auxiliary channels directly from the main mixing faders. This feature provides a more intuitive way to mix and adjust effects like reverb, delay, or any other signal processing without needing to switch back and forth between different views or controls.
Key Benefits of Sends on Fader:
- Ease of Use: It simplifies the process of sending audio to effects, making it easy to hear how changes to the level adjust the overall sound in real time.
- Visual Feedback: You can see all your sends visually laid out with the faders, allowing for quick adjustments and comparisons.
- Integrated Mixing: It integrates the effects sends into the main mix workflow, enabling more fluid and efficient mixing sessions.
- Flexible Routing: You can send multiple channels to a single effects bus easily, which is especially useful for creating cohesive soundscapes.
- Phase of Mixing: Allows for a more advanced mixing technique where you can treat effects as part of the mix rather than as a separate entity.
When “Sends on Fader” is activated, moving the fader for a channel will adjust the level of the signal sent to the specified auxiliary track or effects bus, rather than the main output level. This allows for real time adjustments, and you can quickly hear the impact of those changes during a mix session.