Is there a way to keep stereo integrity while running captures after time efx on the QC?

[AFKAEjay(retired)]

I run captures of preamps into poweramps/cabs
I insert after the time efx to a separate lane where I run a capture of a poweramp and a cab sim.
The capture of the poweramp forces summing to mono. Added issue is that summing to mono introduces phase issues on the QC.
I’d be fine with running 2 captures of poweramps…but I can’t get my head around how to arrange that….any thoughts?

 

[Jarick]

Split the signal and run into two identical captures panned left and right. I’ve done this before and no phase issues, sounds great!

 

[Jarick]

That would mean sacrificing 2 lanes in dedication of 1 stereo feed to foh right? Or is there a method I can do that in one lane?
It’s an option…but I don’t think I could hang on to a kitchen sink preset then…a price I’d rather not pay.

I don't think so, you could use "Multi Out" and that would give you stereo feeds for outputs 1/2 and 3/4 I believe.

You could also just run the captures in mono and then stereo effects after right?

 

[deadpool_25]

I may be misunderstanding but this sounds doable with the 4 lanes on the QC.

 

[Frankencat]

There is a great thread over on the Fractal forum where Cliff and others explain why this doesn't matter as long as the signal path stays stereo all the way through. I still don't get it 100%, lots of audio engineering jargon, and I am a software engineer so it's not like I don't understand complex stuff, but this was just off the charts. I'll see if I can find it. Anyway, use your ears, if it sounds good it is good etc.