Parallel Processing

Through parallel processing, you can keep the beauty of the original sound you have, but add one or more Effect Layers on top of it. This is similar to the Dry/Wet parameter of an effect, but the original sound still passes though, and you have full control over the effect (Volume, EQ, etc.).

To do this in Ableton, we're going to use the Audio Effect Rack with chains:

Ableton_Audio_Effect_Rack_Chains.png

Or select one or more effects and press Cmd + G to group them, this will automatically create an Audio Effect Rack with one chain, so you can just easily create a new one for the dry signal:

Parallel Processing_Grouping_of_Effect_to_create_Effect_rack.png

Example

Parallel Processing_Example_Rack.png

Notice that I took control of the Delay & Drum Buss through the Volume in the rack itself as well as the EQ Eight at the end to only pass the frequencies I wanted from the effect.


Relevant Note(s): Composition Effects