X32 Effects Presets -

The X32 houses eight stereo effects slots. Unlike analog consoles where you patch a physical reverb unit into an aux send, the X32 loads virtual “FX Slots” with algorithms. This is where presets become critical. Each algorithm—whether “Hall Reverb,” “Stereo Delay,” or “Rotary Speaker”—comes loaded with a bank of factory presets designed by engineers who have already done the heavy lifting.

For example, loading the “Church” reverb preset provides a long, lush decay with high-frequency damping, ideal for vocals in a worship setting. Conversely, the “Small Ambience” preset tightens the pre-delay and reduces the reverb time, perfect for adding life to a dry snare drum without washing out a fast-paced rock mix.

| Source | Preset | Adjustment | |--------|--------|------------| | Lead vocal | Large Hall (shortened decay to 2.2s) | Less muddy for spoken word | | Piano | Cathedral (mix 15%) | Adds air without smear | | Congregation mic | Ambience (very short, high diffusion) | Gently glues room sound | X32 effects presets

Type: Stereo Reverb (Usually #01 - "Large Hall") Library Name to look for: Vocal Hall 1 or Rich Hall

The default hall reverb on the X32 can sound brittle due to the pre-delay and high-frequency damping. The best preset for general vocal use modifies this. The X32 houses eight stereo effects slots

Pro Tip: Use this preset on Aux sends 1 & 2 for your lead and backing vocals. Do not send the reverb return to the main mix bus 0dB; pull the fader down to -10dB and blend it in.

If you mess up a preset and want the factory version back: Pro Tip: Use this preset on Aux sends

Many X32 presets sound "muddy" or "harsh" out of the box because they process the full frequency spectrum of the input signal.