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Master Section
The Master Section is the final block in the signal path before the audio is sent to the audio hardware, to an audio file, or to the audio meters. This is where you adjust the master levels, add effects, resample, and apply dithering.
Master Section Window
In this window, you can apply effect plug-ins, adjust the master level, apply dithering, and render the audio file or audio montage.
Effects Pane
This pane in the Master Section allows you to add up to 16 effect plug-ins in series, and manage them.
Bypassing Effects vs. Switching Effects Off
In order to deactivate effects, you can bypass them or switch them off. However, there is a difference between bypassing effects and switching effects off when it comes to real-time processing, rendering, and playback behavior.

Bypassing Effects vs. Switching Effects Off

In order to deactivate effects, you can bypass them or switch them off. However, there is a difference between bypassing effects and switching effects off when it comes to real-time processing, rendering, and playback behavior.


	Bypassing Effects	Switching Effects Off
What happens to real-time processing when you bypass an effect vs. when you switch an effect off?	You cannot hear the effect, but processing continues in the background and consumes CPU power.	The effect is not loaded and does not consume CPU power.
What happens to the rendering process when you bypass an effect vs. when you switch an effect off?	The effect is not loaded and does not consume CPU power.	The effect is not loaded and does not consume CPU power.
What happens when you switch bypass on/off vs. when you switch effects on/off during playback?	Playback continues without glitches or interruptions.	Small interruptions can occur.