Accessing the Master Effects Channel in Audacity
Audacity
Demo summary
The narrator demonstrates how to open the effects panel by clicking the effects button on a track and locating the new Master Channel to apply a real-time compressor to the overall mix.
Step-by-step
- Click on the effects button on any track
- Locate the Master Channel at the bottom of the effects panel
- Add a real-time compressor to the Master Channel
Watch out for
- Effects added to the Master Channel apply to all tracks in the project simultaneously
Tips
- Use the Master Channel to apply real-time effects to your overall mix
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