Using Instruments as Effects on Audio Tracks

You can use instruments that support side-chaining to modify the audio on audio tracks. The following example shows you how to apply the parameters in Retrologue to a drum loop.

Prerequisite

You have a drum loop on an audio track. You have created an instrument track with Retrologue loaded.

Procedure

  1. In the header of the Retrologue panel, click Activate Side-Chain.
  2. Open the Output Routing pop-up menu in the Inspector for the audio track and select the side-chain input of Retrologue.
  3. On the Retrologue panel in the Oscillator Mix section, adjust the Input Level control.

    This adjusts the input level of the incoming audio.

  4. Optional: Deactivate oscillators OSC 1, OSC 2, and OSC 3.
  5. Do one of the following:
    • On the instrument track, create a MIDI event, set up a cycle with the left and right locators, and activate cycle mode.

    • Play notes on your MIDI keyboard.

      Note

      For this to work, your MIDI keyboard must be installed and set up.

Result

When a note is played, the drum loop is played back through Retrologue.

After Completing This Task

Use Retrologue to modify the sound of your drum loop. For example, you can do the following:

  • Use the filter and distortion settings on the Synth page.

  • Modulate the input signal. To do this, select Modulation Matrix > Destination > Oscillator > Audio Input.

  • Set up a rhythmical modulation on the Arp page.

  • Use the effects on the FX, page, for example the Resonator.

Note

For detailed information about Retrologue and its parameters, see the separate PDF document “Retrologue”.