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A pre-fader send taps the signal before the channel fader, so changes to the fader don’t affect the send level.

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Post-fader sends are commonly used for time-based effects like reverb and delay because the effect level follows the main signal level. If you lower the fader, the send level also decreases, maintaining a natural balance.

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A pre-fader send is useful when you want an effect to remain at a consistent level, even if the channel volume changes.

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Post-fader sends follow the channel fader and mute button, so muting the channel also mutes the send.

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By setting the reverb to 100% mix, the send controls how much effect is applied without altering the dry signal. This keeps the original sound clean and allows for precise blending.

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In Cubase, pre-fader sends are activated by clicking on the send slot. You could also right click it and choose ‘Move to pre-fader’

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Parallel compression relies on an unaffected dry signal and a heavily compressed duplicate. A pre-fader send ensures the compressed version stays consistent, even if the main track’s fader is adjusted. To preserve the balance between the two tracks, you can use the link function or a VCA fader.

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A VCA fader adjusts multiple track volumes while keeping their routing intact. A group track combines signals into one channel for further processing.