Adding FX to only the selected portion of a track

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Peeb
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Adding FX to only the selected portion of a track

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Say I just want to put reverb on a part of a track. Can I highlight that portion and add the fx to that part of the track only? Can't seem to figure out how to accomplish.

If no- what's the workaroud? Cut and paste to a new track and add the fx on that part? Seems awkward. Hoping for a more elegant solution.

Ideas?
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Re: Adding FX to only the selected portion of a track

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Use the automation for the effect and turn it on or off at the point on your track you want it to take effect.
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Use a Send Track with only that fx on it and apply it where you want from there......or what outeh says.
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Re: Adding FX to only the selected portion of a track

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outteh wrote:Use the automation for the effect and turn it on or off at the point on your track you want it to take effect.
Just tried this- was not aware of the animation button! Very nice.
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Re: Adding FX to only the selected portion of a track

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chibear wrote:Use a Send Track with only that fx on it and apply it where you want from there......or what outeh says.
Good food for thought- much to learn. The concept of a send track is new to me, and I'm excited to research this and learn more.

Thanks!
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Re: Adding FX to only the selected portion of a track

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Acoustica Greg wrote:Hi,

And here's the video: Mixcraft Mini-Tip: Using Effects on Only Part of a Track

Greg
You, Sir, are a gentleman and a scholar!

Many thanks.
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