On the Behringer X Air series of mixers, here\u2019s how to use built-in effects like reverb or delay. Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are two ways to use effects on X AIR mixers: inserts<\/strong> and busses<\/strong>. An insert effect only applies to a single channel while busses apply an effect to one or more channels mixed together. Since each of the four FX slots can only be used as either an insert or FX bus at any given time, you\u2019ll need to decide what to do with each one. Perhaps two are for inserts, and the other two are for effects busses. Keep in mind that individual channels and busses will still have their own EQ and compression settings. You make the call, but remember that you can save your settings so that each song has different effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most direct way to add effects to a channel is to use an insert<\/strong>. An insert is kind of like an effects loop<\/em> for a channel. That means before a channel goes to the main mix, it\u2019s first processed by an effect. This makes adding an effect as simple as selecting a channel, choosing the effect, and then enabling the insert feature. Without the insert feature enabled, the FX will act as a standard FX bus. For example, if you want to add reverb to a vocalist on channel 1: choose a reverb for FX1 and then enable the FX1 as channel 1\u2019s insert. After that, it just comes down to fine-tuning the reverb settings to compliment the performer and venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s Behringer’s tutorial video:<\/p>\n\n\n\nInsert effects on a channel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n