How do effects (both track and global) affect recording?

[cselectah]

When recording on a given track, how do FX, either on the track that is recording or global, affect recording, if at all?

For example, if I have a compressor effect on the track that is recording, does the incoming audio get compressed before it is recorded? Or does the FX only affect playback?

Any info is appreciated.

[outteh]

The effects in Mixcraft while recording or playback are always after the audio signal. So You can record a clean signal and apply effects afterwards. Some folks like to listen to the recorded signal with the effects on so they can hear how it will sound later.

[bbdrmz]

Only affects playback.

[cselectah]

Thanks y'all.