n-Track Frequently Asked Questions

What are aux channels be used for?

Aux channels can be used for a lot of things. They are actually an alternative path that a track's signal can follow. One important use is to use an effect on more than one track at a time as opposed to having to put the same effect on each track separately: this can greatly reduce the computing power needed by the program, and is particularly suited for effects such as reverbs and delays. Using aux send and return automation (send volume and pan drawing) you can use an aux channel to apply an effect to a track only during a certain time, instead of the whole duration of the track as happens with insert effects. Aux channels can also be used to group tracks: you can send multiple tracks to a dedicated aux channel (the program can handle up to 32 auxs!) and then control all of the track's volumes together moving the aux channel's return slider. If you activate the option "pre-fader send" and put the track's volume to -Inf (but not mute them) the tracks will only go to the aux and not directly to the main mix.