Recording synths + effects sends question.

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I have always practiced the method of recording synths dry, and having each hardware effect unit on a send/return channel in ableton. This method was fine when I only had two moogerfoogers. Now, I have about a half dozen mooger/mini foogers. It seems like this is getting excessive. Should I keep expanding my interface to keep everything isolated? Or should I start grouping a few effects together, based on the combos I use most?

This is purely a matter of opinion, but I’d appreciate the voice of reason (if such a thing even exists.)

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Although if I start recording everything wet, with no sends, it might force me to be more decisive. New creative challenges, and all.

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My practice is if the effect is part of the performance, record a dry and effect track. If not, then just dry track, and record effects on their own tracks for each effect/performance. You end with a lot of tracks, but that’s what the computer is for :slight_smile: It also allows you to keep your I/O small, and your attention on one thing at a time during performance - if you like it that way.

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I tend to record with effects; my feeling is that if I play it live that way, then is deserves to be recorded that way.

In your situation, I would try grouping first: the voice of reason is saying “do it with what you already have” :slight_smile: