Tap Tempo is your friend. Map the Tap Tempo function to a user button for fast adjustments. C. The "Modern Pop" (Chorus/Doubler) Used to thicken a vocal in the chorus. Effect Engine: Chorus or Dimension Rate: Slow Depth: Moderate Mix: 10-20% 3. Instrument FX Presets A. Drum Verb (Snare/Toms) Effect Engine: Plate Reverb or Room Decay: Short (0.5s - 1.0s) Pre-Delay: 0ms Low Cut: 200Hz B. Acoustic Guitar Brilliance Effect Engine: Dimensional Chorus Mix: Low (10%) Focus: Enhances stereo width without sounding "underwater." C. Electric Guitar "Ambiance" Effect Engine: Vintage Delay
3.5kHz (darkens the repeats so they sit behind the live vocal). Mix: 100% (since it is used on a Send/Return bus). 3. The Thickener (Stereo Pitch Shifter) FX Engine: Stereo Pitch Shifter
: Navigate to the Library screen, select the Effects tab, choose an empty slot using the rotary encoders, and name/save your current configuration.
| Preset Name | Best For | Key Tweaks | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Guitar solos, synths | Feedback: 45%, Sync to song tempo | | Slap Back | Rockabilly vocals, guitar | Delay: 120ms, Feedback: 20% | | Tape Echo | Vintage delay effects | Wow/Flutter on, Low Cut: 80Hz | | Stereo 1/4 Note | General purpose | Sync on, Feedback: 35% |
Keep feedback under 25% so the echoes do not clutter the lyrics. 3. Drum Presets for Punch and Power X32 effects presets
While the X32 allows you to save custom user presets, using these baseline formulas will drastically reduce your soundcheck time. The "Silky Vocal" Reverb Preset Vintage Reverb Pre-Delay: 25ms to 40ms (keeps the vocal clear and upfront) Decay Time: 1.8s to 2.2s
Using FX Slots 1-4 as INSERTS on the Midas M32 and Behringer X32
Let’s walk through customizing a few key effects.
| Source | Preset | Adjustment | |--------|--------|------------| | Lead vocal | Large Hall (shortened decay to 2.2s) | Less muddy for spoken word | | Piano | Cathedral (mix 15%) | Adds air without smear | | Congregation mic | Ambience (very short, high diffusion) | Gently glues room sound | Tap Tempo is your friend
Behringer X32 Go to product viewer dialog for this item. comes with a vast library of built-in effects and the ability to import professional presets to enhance your mix. Whether you're looking for factory defaults or custom collections, there are several "paper" (PDF) guides and digital libraries available to help you dial in the perfect sound.
Turn the Peak Reduction knob until you see 3–5 dB of gain reduction during the loudest parts of the performance. Ultimo Compressor (UREI 1176 Emulation)
1.8s to 2.2s (provides a large, polished space without washing out lyrics).
The X32's organizational system is a cornerstone of its efficiency. It uses three main for its presets, which include the channel strip, effects, and routing. The "Modern Pop" (Chorus/Doubler) Used to thicken a
Press the Effects button on the right side of the console.
Select to back up your entire show file, which includes all custom routing, channel strips, and FX library presets.
Getting the most out of the Behringer X32 ) involves mastering its robust Virtual FX Rack
Insert the (Teletronix LA-2A emulation) or the Fair Compressor (Fairchild 670 emulation) on your Main L/R bus.