DSP+Plugins+(Effects)

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DSP (Digital Signal Processor) - Effects such as: Reverb, Chorus, Normalize, Equalization (EQ), Compression/Gain.

To add and adjust track effects:

1. Double-Click the track's header to open the Track pane.

2. Click Edit to show the track's effects (for Electric Guitar tracks,select the amp before clicking Edit).



3. Click the rectangular LED on the left side of an effect to turn the effect on or off.

4. Choose a new effect preset from the pop-up menu below the effect name. Presets have names that help you choose a new effect preset from the pop-up menu below the effect name. Presets have names that help you understand their intended use.

5. Add an effect by clicking an empty effect slot, then choosing an effect preset from the pop-up menu that appears.

6. Reorder effects by dragging them up or down in the Effects area.

7. Changing the order of effects can change the sound dramatically, especially for the Amp Simulation, Distortion, and Overdrive effects. Turn off an effect by clicking its LED again.