M-AUDIO Pro Tools Recording Studio User Manual
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Chapter 45: Multichannel Tracks and Signal Routing
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When to Assign Multichannel Outputs
Assign 5.1 paths only to those tracks that need
to be panned to all six channels.
For example, a sound effects track with a jet fly-
over should be assigned a 5.1 path to be able to
fly the sound from front-to-back. In a music
mix, you can fly a solo instrument or make a
synth pad swirl around the room as a special ef-
fect.
Elements that need to be heard in all speakers si-
multaneously can also be assigned to the multi-
channel output, whether or not they require ac-
tive panning in the sound field.
Figure 16. Using signal routing and sub-paths to mix in surround
Effect bus
routing
Outputs to
sub-paths
Outputs to main 5.1 path for surround panning
Tracks routed to main
5.1 surround path
Tracks routed to subpaths
Auxiliary Input
routed to main
5.1 surround path