Creating and using effects packages and FX chains

Creating and using effect packages and effect chains in VEGAS Pro allows you to streamline your video editing process and enhance creativity. An effects package allows you to quickly recall frequently used chains of effects, retaining their chain order and individual plug-in settings. Effect chains are sequences of effects applied in a specific order to achieve desired visual results. You can save and reuse your favorite editing styles by creating custom effect chains, empowering you to efficiently apply your preferred combinations to different media within your projects.

Creating a FX chain

  1. Click the Plug-In Chain button on the Track FX, Bus FX, or Assignable FX dialog to display the Plug-In Chooser window.

  2. Select each plug-in you want to add and click the Add button.

    The plug-ins appear at the top of the window in the order in which you added them.

    TIP To reorder the plug-ins within the chain, simply drag a plug-in button to a new location.

  3. Click the OK button.

    The Track FX window appears.

  4. Use the settings in the Track FX window to enable/bypass effects, edit effect parameters, and add/remove effects from a chain.

Editing a FX chain

  1. Click the Track FX button in the track header.

    The Track FX window appears.

  2. Select an effect button at the top of the window.

    TIP Clear the checkbox to bypass an effect without removing it from the chain.

  3. Use the controls in the bottom half of the window to adjust the effect's settings.

Adding or replacing plug-ins in an FX chain

*new since VEGAS Pro 20 update 2*

Add or replace plug-ins in an existing FX chain to enhance your audio or video effects. You have the flexibility to either add a new effect to the existing chain or replace the entire chain with a new plug-in or filter package.

  1. Open the Plug-in Chooser.

    If you have a chain of effects on a video event, click the event's Event FX button.

  2. In the Video Event dialog, click the Plug-in Chain button.

    In the Plug-In Chooser, you will see your current FX chain displayed at the top.

  3. Select a new plug-in or filter package from the list. Ensure that you have created the desired item beforehand.

  4. Add or replace the existing FX Chain.

    • To add the selected item to the end of your current FX chain, click the Add button.

    • If you want to replace the entire chain with the selected item, click the Replace button.

  5. Click OK to confirm the changes.

Saving an FX chain as a preset

  1. Click the Plug-In Chain button on the Track FX, Bus FX, or Assignable FX dialog to display the Plug-In Chooser window.

  2. Use the Plug-In Chooser to add, remove, or arrange plug-ins.

  3. Click the Save As button.

  4. Enter a name on the Save Plug-In Package dialog and click OK.

Using an FX chain preset

  1. Click the Plug-In Chain button on the Track FX, Bus FX, or Assignable FX dialog to display the Plug-In Chooser window.

  2. In the Plug-In Chooser, browse to the preset package you want to recall.

  3. Click OK to load the effects and settings from the package.