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Adding plug-ins via the Plug-In Manager
This feature is available only in the full version of Vegas software.
The Plug-In Manager is a dockable window that allows you to view and choose plug-ins to be added to a track, bus, or assignable effects chain.
1.If the Plug-In Manager is not displayed, press Ctrl + Alt + 1 .
2.In the Plug-In Manager, navigate to the Audio folder and select one of the FX folders.
3.Drag a plug-in to a track, bus, or assignable effects chain.
Tip: You can select multiple plug-ins and add them at the same time by dragging them to the desired location.
4.Confirm that the plug-ins were added by clicking the Track FX, Bus FX or Assignable FX button (
) to view the appropriate FX window (Audio Plug-In or Video Track FX). You can customize the settings for the effects at this time.
Saving customized plug-in presets
Each plug-in has a number of presets that you can use to set the behavior of the plug-in. However, you can also adjust the controls for the plug-in manually to create custom settings. You can then save the effect settings as a new preset.
1.Click the Track FX, Bus FX or Assignable FX button (
). The appropriate FX window (Audio Plug-In or Video Track FX) appears.
Assignable effects are available only in the full version of Vegas software.
2.In the plug-in chain at the top of the window, click the plug-in you want to customize.
3.Adjust the settings for the effect.
4.Enter a preset name in the Preset box.
5.Click the Save button (
) to save the preset.
Tip: You can delete a saved preset by selecting it from the list and clicking the Delete button (
).
