Routing signal paths for a mix

To prepare a session for an effective mix, you’ll need to consider the routes the audio’s signal paths take. It is rare that all tracks will send their audio to one singular output; even in non-studio scenarios, a lot of routing takes place to offer better control over the mix, and more flexibility when making changes and adjustments. Understanding how and where to set audio paths will take the guesswork out of your mixes and allow you to make more informed decisions on how a mix is performed.

Getting ready

For this recipe, you’ll need a Pro Tools session with 12 audio tracks with audio clips placed in them. Make sure the Sends and I/O columns are active in the track headers. You can do this by going to the menu bar and selecting View | Edit Window Views and selecting tracks.

How to do it…

We’re now going to set up bussing routes using session I/O and then apply the inputs and outputs to appropriate tracks...