Studio One Routing (Inserts, Busses, FX Channels, VCAs)

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CHAPTERS
00:00 The Basics
03:28 Inserts
05:46 Sends
11:59 Mix Busses
14:40 VCA Channels
18:45 FX Channels

[michael]

This is the most clear and concise tutorial on this topic I have seen yet. Thank you!

[MrWebbstudios]

100% Excellent Demostrations. I really like how consistent you speak and explain, very fluid, plus excellent video editing. I'm very impressed. Thank you sir. You are truly a wonderful presenter with expert knowledge on audio mixing.

[mannequinskywalker]

I always learn so much from your vids! Comprehensive, clear, detailed = excellent!! Thank you! 👍🙌

[JimsMusicLegacy]

This was a much needed video that S.O. doesn't explain well, if at all. I really appreciate it and you style of teaching.

[martyfouts]

Originally, you could only use Sends to output to an FX channel, not a bus and there were a few other differences, like fader flip. As of Studio One 6.5, I think there are only two differences between FX Channels and busses: 1) as you mentioned, you can use MIX FX inserts on busses but not on FX Channels. 2) FX Channels default to "Solo Safe", a mode I rarely see anyone talk about.

Notice that when you create an FX Channel, the solo button is Green (at least by default)? That means that if any other channel is soloed, the FX Channel will also be soloed whether it was selected or not. You can enable Solo Safe for any channel, but it's on by default for FX Channels.

[fransteeno]

Hi Mike. Your presentations of Studio One are excellent. This particular subject really captured my attention. I feel I have made many strides with mi ing and gain staging, but feel my comprehension of console is still a bit armature. This episode was dynamic. I am going to start using sends based on this discussion. Thank you. Your instructions have been a source of inspiration for several years now. Keep up the great work.
Fran the Piano Man
STEENO STUDIOS

[jsehmbimusic]

So for effects imo… you can choose how much of the signal you fill feed the fx channel ( pre and post fader ). But bus channel is bounded by the fader level… so whatever the level of the fader is its the same level feeded in the bus. Thats helps to differentiate when to use a bus and when an fx chanel

[williamoliveira]

Wow your channel is such an amazing university for us S1 users. Everything here is outstanding, mate.

[boogybass]

A good explanation of how the process of busses, VCAs and the effects channel work; can't say I use the effects channel much either. It almost seems redundant when you can use a bus channel instead; correct me if I'm wrong. I sometimes look at the length of your videos and ask if I have the time for it, but as soon as I get in and I can see the thoroughness, it's clear it will be time well spent! Just like this one!

[michael]

A Packed folder also gives you VCA functionality and allows routing for member tracks PLUS allows for cleaner main interface.

[yousemusic]

Brilliant. Everything I need to know, clearly and pleasantly explained, in 20 minutes. Win! Thank you.

[jasonwolfkill]

Great walk-through of signal routing in Studio One - thanks!

[rdm]

Thank you so much I've been scratching my head trying to figure out how to send two panned mono channels into a stereo bus properly to experiment with side channel eq on my guitars and this really set me straight \m/

[toddwmac]

Great vid as always Mike. You are like a privateer racer putting pressure on a factory team! Keep it up...we all benefit.

[fransteeno]

Nice job. Even though I have been through this countless times, I still gain traction during the discussion. It is a wonderful science of sound, and signal manipulation. I might also add that I wish we had these tools to use with such ease in the 70s, and 80s.

[lulikastrati]

I was watching one of Gregors videos and he demostrated how to click FX channel then fader flip and it will only show the channels currently routing through that FX channel and hide all others. Useful in a big mix.

[jonabrundage]

thanks for all your videos! I actually have created a "tips" database for myself and these help documenting what to do- and why

[oliviermasse]

Great demonstration of routing capabilities in SO.
Nice job.👍✌️

[MrMrMrMrT]

The extra. Bus effects are for grouping coloration or dynamics or whatever. Idk why it's different because you can just have those plugs on your fx chan

[Kofiaduasante]

Thank You Sir.
A very detailed explanation and demonstration.
My journey with studio one is being made easier with this channel ❤❤