Audio Sidechain


Normally an effect plugin processes a single (stereo or mono) audio signal. But by using a side-chain input it is possible to apply processing to a signal based on the level of another signal.


Some of our plugins also accept MIDI input, for information about routing MIDI please look here.


Steps

  1. Open the plugin window for the Devious Machines product you would like to route to and ensure that it is in a mode that receives audio. This is different for each product so please refer to the manual if you are unsure.

  2. You will need to route the sidechain audio to the track containing a Devious Machines plugin. Select the track you would like to route. You can see the track become highlighted in green.

  3. SHIFT+Click on the arrow at the bottom of the track you are routing to, then turn up the dial that appears. You should have something that looks like this.


  4. Steps 1 and 2 should allow audio to be routed to the plugin. However, follow these steps if you are still having troubles. Open the UI of the plugin you are routing to.

  5. Click the cog in the top left of the plugin window.


  6. Change to the plugin wrapper settings and find the processing tab. Under 'Connections' you will find '2. Sidechain L / Sidechain R', use the menu to change the number to 1.