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"CueMix FX hardware monitoring" later
in this chapter for details on how to use
CueMix FX with your audio software, or
with CueMix FX.
If the material you are recording is
suitable, there is a third way to monitor
live input: use both methods (Figure 5-11
and Figure 5-12) at the same time. For
example, you could route guitar to both
the computer (for an amp model effect)
and mix that processed signal on the
main outs with dry guitar from
CueMix FX.
1. Live input (from mic, guitar,
etc.) enters the MicroBook.
3. Mic signal is mixed to the main outs, and you
can control the volume (relative to the rest of
the mix) with the mic's fader in CueMix FX.
Figure 5-12: This diagram shows the signal flow when using CueMix FX
no-latency monitoring. Notice that this method does not process the
live input with plug-ins in your audio software. Instead, you can apply
MicroBook effects, such as the EQ and/or compression.
M A C O S X A U D I O S O F T W A R E
ADJUSTING THE AUDIO I/O BUFFER
A buffer is a small amount of computer
memory used to hold data. For audio
interfaces like the MicroBook, buffers are
used for the process of transferring audio
data in and out of the computer. The size
of the buffers determines how much delay
you hear when monitoring live inputs
through your audio software: larger
buffers produce more delay; smaller
buffers produce less.
2. CueMix FX immediately patches the live
mic signal directly to the main outs (or other
output), completely bypassing the computer.
This signal could be dry, or with MicroBook
effects processing, such as EQ or compression.
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