The X32 comes with a rich set of factory presets, but you can also create and store your own. Here are the main categories:
This is an emulation of the legendary Teletronix LA-2A optical compressor. Running your entire drum kit through this preset via parallel compression adds massive weight and sustain. Leisure Compressor (Slot 1–4)
Adds "warmth" and harmonic saturation, making instruments sit better in a digital mix. 5. How to Load and Save Presets on the X32 Navigate to the FX screen. Select the FX slot (e.g., FX1). Press the LIBRARY button on the right side of the console.
The X32 has separate preset libraries for (EQ, compression, gate), Effects (reverbs, delays, modulation), and Routing . The Effects library is where you store and manage settings for the console's eight onboard stereo FX slots. X32 effects presets
Select the "Rich Plate" or "Large Hall" algorithm.
Behringer X32 features a comprehensive internal effects engine with 8 stereo slots. Managing these effectively involves navigating the Effects Library , understanding the difference between effects, and utilizing both factory and custom presets. 1. Navigating the Effects Library
This write-up gives you everything from basic preset navigation to advanced creative routing. The X32’s FX engine is powerful—spend an hour experimenting with these presets on a multi-track recording, and you’ll quickly learn which ones suit your specific style. The X32 comes with a rich set of
| Need... | Load This | Slot | |---------|-----------|------| | Natural vocal reverb | Medium Hall | FX1 | | 80s snare | Gated Reverb | FX2 | | Ping-pong guitar delay | Ping-Pong Delay | FX3 | | Thick synth | Rich Chorus | FX4 | | Vocal de-essing | De-Esser | FX5 | | Octave bass | Octave Down | FX6 | | Lo-fi effect | Bit Crusher | FX7 | | Verb+delay on one slot | Delay+Reverb | FX8 |
You can load, save, and manage effects presets using the feature on the effects screen:
: Use the Recall Scope to choose exactly which parameters to load (e.g., just the EQ or the entire effect). This allows for rapid workflow adjustments during live shows or studio sessions. Leisure Compressor (Slot 1–4) Adds "warmth" and harmonic
Select an empty slot in the user library or overwrite an existing one.
This guide covers the architecture of the FX engine, a detailed breakdown of each of the 8 internal FX slots, the default preset library, and application-specific recommendations.
Turn down if the drums are ringing out too long in a boomy room. 4. Instrument Presets for Space and Definition
| Preset Name | Interval | Application | |-------------|----------|-------------| | | +12 semitones | Shimmer effect, synth-like leads | | Octave Down | -12 semitones | Bass enhancer, thicken guitars | | Fifth Up | +7 semitones | Power chord thickening | | Dual Harmony | 3rd & 5th above | Vocal harmonies (follower mode) | | Detune (Chorus) | ±9 cents | Thick mono synth without pitch shifting |