Sony Vegas 6 Manual

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Using assignable effects chains
This feature is available only in the full version of Vegas software.
Assignable effects allow you to send various levels of multiple tracks to a single audio effect chain. Like 
busses, these controls reside in the Mixer window and support plug-in chains. In addition, you can route 
assignable effects outputs to project busses. 
Click the Insert Assignable FX button () in the 
Mixer window to add an assignable effects chain to 
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Tip: To use the output fader to control the wet/dry mix of the 
assignable effects chain, set each plug-in to 100% wet. Use 
the output (effects return) fader to balance the dry track 
signal with the wet plug-in signal.
You can work with assignable effects controls in much the same way you work with busses. Use the same 
methods described earlier in this chapter for adjusting volume, adjusting for clipping, muting, soloing, and 
renaming. For more information, see Working with...

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Adding Audio 
Effects
You can use audio effects, or plug-ins, to improve the quality of the audio in a production or to create special 
artistic effects. Vegas® software supports a variety of DirectX® and VST plug-in effects from both Sony 
Media Software and third-party vendors. 
Using audio effects
There are three ways to use audio plug-ins: track effects, bus effects, and assignable effects. You can access 
these plug-ins by clicking the 
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Using plug-in chains
A plug-in chain is a sequence of plug-ins to be applied to 
tracks, busses, or assignable effects. A plug-in chain can 
contain one or more plug-ins. The same plug-in can be added 
to a chain more than once.
After the plug-in chain is created, the audio is processed by 
each plug-in in order. The plug-ins are cumulative so, in some cases, you may want to rearrange their order to 
achieve the desired effect. 
Note: If you’re working with a 5.1 surround...

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Adding plug-ins to a plug-in chain
There are two ways to add plug-ins to a chain: via the Plug-In Chooser dialog and via the Audio Plug-In 
window.
Adding plug-ins via the Plug-In Chooser dialog
You can access the Plug-In Chooser dialog from the track, bus, or assignable effects chain to which you are 
adding the plug-in.
1.Click the Tr a c k  F X, Bus FX or Assignable FX button (). The appropriate FX window (Audio Plug-In or 
Video Track FX) appears.
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Adding plug-ins via the Plug-In Manager
This feature is available only in the full version of Vegas software.
The Plug-In Manager is a dockable window that allows you to view and choose plug-ins to be added to a 
track, bus, or assignable effects chain.
1.If the Plug-In Manager is not displayed, press .
2.In the Plug-In Manager, navigate to the Audio folder and select one of the FX folders.
3.Drag a plug-in to a track, bus, or assignable effects chain.
Tip: You can select...

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Arranging the order of plug-ins
Plug-ins are cumulative during playback. Because of this cumulative effect, you may need to arrange plug-ins 
in a certain order so that one plug-in’s processing does not adversely affect the next plug-in on the chain. 
There is no right or wrong way to order plug-ins, but some plug-ins work better when arranged in a particular 
order.
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Bypassing plug-ins on the chain
You can bypass plug-ins on the chain by clearing the check box on a specific plug-in or by right-clicking the 
plug-in and choosing 
Bypass from the shortcut menu. The plug-in remains bypassed until you enable it 
again. Bypassing a plug-in prevents it from being processed on the mixer, track or bus.
You can bypass plug-ins from the appropriate FX window or from the Plug-In Chooser dialog.
Removing plug-ins from a chain
You can remove...

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1.Click the Tr a c k  F X, Bus FX or Assignable FX button (). The appropriate FX window (Audio Plug-In or 
Video Track FX) appears.
Assignable effects are available only in the full version of Vegas software.
2.Click the Plug-In Chain button (). The Plug-In Chooser dialog appears with the plug-in chain displayed 
at the top. 
3.Click Save As. The Save Plug-in Package dialog appears. 
4.Enter a name for the package.
5.Click OK or press  to save the package.
Editing saved...

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Automating effects parameters
This feature is available only in the full version of Vegas software.
Automation allows you to control audio and video levels, panning, and effect parameter automation over 
time. You can create fades, apply stereo panning, and add effects that come and go as you please. 
Automation is represented on the Vegas timeline as an envelope or set of keyframes. You can create 
automation by adding envelopes or keyframes to your tracks (including bus...