Harrison Labs V2.0.2 Installation Linux, Soundcard I/O support, Downloading and Installing Mixbus

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Installation - Linux

A note about Linux distributions:

While an expert system administrator can adapt nearly any distribution for use with Mixbus, it is easier for most users to start with a distro that is designed for use in high-performance audio.

Some distributions that are designed for audio include AVLinux, UbuntuStudio, and 64Studio. Mixbus has been test- ed on these distributions as well as vanilla Ubuntu and Fedora. A further list of distributions is at: http://www.linux- sound.org/distro.html. It is beyond the scope of this document to compare these distributions.

Soundcard (I/O) support:

Support for professional sound I/O is limited on Linux. However there are some excellent options available at vari- ous price ranges. Normally, no driver or configuration is needed to use a soundcard if it is supported by your distri- bution. It is important to choose a distribution that has good pro-audio support.

Unfortunately, support must be determined on a per-device basis. The ALSA project provides a fairly comprehensive list of USB, PCI, and built-in devices. There is a separate list of Firewire devices. When in doubt, check with your distribution's documentation, user forums, or support.

Installing JACK:

Before running Mixbus, you must have Jack installed. Jack is a system service that allows for the interconnection of audio between applications. For example, you can use Jack to record the output of the Hydrogen drum machine directly into a Mixbus track for live processing or recording. Mixbus requires that Jack be installed.

Your Linux distribution must include support for realtime Jack and associated audio I/O hardware. Please verify that your underlying audio system is appropriate for professional audio usage before purchasing Mixbus.

Many modern distributions include a “package manager” utility for installing software from an online repository. JACK can often be installed directly from this utility.

Downloading and Installing Mixbus:

After your purchase, you will receive a link to download the installation package.

You must first unzip the package using your distributions archive utility. Most distributions will allow you to unzip the file by right-clicking on it, and choosing “extract here”.

Once unzipped, a folder will appear with the installer (install.sh). In most distributions, you can double-click this file to launch it directly. If this does not work, then use a Terminal window to “cd” to the folder and execute the script manually.

The installer will detect your system type (32- or 64-bit) and install the correct version of Mixbus, as well as install any needed menu and desktop links to Mixbus. Finally, the installer will check the suitability of your system for real- time audio, and report any problems that it finds.

Continue to Download and Install the License File, on the next page.

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Contents Harrison Mixbus OS X & Linux Table of Contents Introduction Editor/DAW Features Features & SpecificationsMixer Features System RequirementsInstalling Jack InstallationInstallation OSX Installing MixbusInstallation Linux Downloading and Installing MixbusSoundcard I/O support Installation All Platforms Download and Install the License fileGetting Started How does audio I/O work in Mixbus, and what is JACK?Getting Started Creating Tracks for recordingNeed Help? Track I/O Selections Jack I/OAbout Jack Track I/O EditorTrack/Bus Inspector Jack MenuOverview Mixbus Editor and Mixer WindowsInput Strips Mix Buses Master Bus Mixer WindowSignal Flow Input Channels Track Name Click to rename and other utility functionsMix Bus Channels Master Channel Right-click here to add or remove redirectsMixer Conventions & Tips Mixbus Knobs and FadersPlug-in Control Sliders Redirects Plug-ins, Sends & InsertsRedirects Redirect MenuPlug-ins Summary of plug-in support in MixbusLatency Compensation Plug-in ManagerSends Inserts OutputsInputs Creating Tracks Edit Window OverviewBasic Editing Concepts Track ManagementTrack and Bus Management in the Editor Track and Bus Management in the MixerUsing Tracks GroupsRecording, Loops and Punch Ranges Navigating in the Editor window Zooming and Panning Transport Menu and ToolbarMixbus Automation Region Gain and AutomationGraphical Automation Editing Automation tracks Editing Tools & Modes Edit ModesEditing Tools Gain Tool Smart EditingEdit Menu TimeFX ToolBehaviors with Join Playhead on Join Playhead ModeOperation Priority Behaviors with Join Playhead offEdit Point = Playhead Edit PointImplicit Edit Range Edit Point = MouseObject Region Editing Object Region EditingRegion Context Menu Region LayersRegion level Importing Files Importing Files to MixbusAdd Files Insert MappingExporting to a File Exporting FilesAudio Consolidation and Export Initiating an ExportFormat Clocks & Synchronization ClocksSynchronization Tempo, Click, & Grid Using the ClickUsing the Grid Defining a Songs Tempo and MeterGrid Modes Monitoring MonitoringMode Locations Window Rhythm Ferret Window Keybindings Paths/Files PreferencesSync Kbd/MouseAudition MiscMidi Ports Preferences Mixbus Options Menu OptionsAutoConnect Control Surfaces MackieControl Surfaces Generic Midi MonitoringMisc. Options Primary/Secondary Clock Delta to Edit Cursor Stop Transport at Session End12dB gain reduce during ffwd/rewd Always Copy Imported FilesGeneric Midi Control Surfaces Logic Control Protocol Session and File Handling Keyboard & Mouse Shortcuts LinuxTransport and Recording Control Standard Mixbus Layout Cubasish Layout ProToolish LayoutChanging What’s Visible Window Visibility Editing With Edit PointAligning With The Edit Point Edit Point PlaybackMoving The Playhead Region Operations Edit RangeEdit Point Active Mark? Edit Range Selecting Markers and LocationsDefining Loop, Punch Range, and Tempo Changes Mouse ModesMouse Ops on Solo/Mute/Rec-enable Mouse Object ModeMouse Zoom Mode Mixbus Function Mouse CommandMouse Ops on Solo Buttons Only Mouse Ops on Faders & Plug-in ControlsKeyboard & Mouse Shortcuts Mac Standard Mixbus Layout Cubasish Layout ProToolsish LayoutKeyboard Shortcuts Macintosh Window Visibility Aligning With The Edit Point Command+e Copy Command+c Cut Command+x Delete Delete alternate Defining Loop, Punch Range, and Tempo Changes Mouse Object Mode Mouse Ops on Solo Buttons Only Appendix a FAQ Why is there no Save As? What is the difference between Snapshot and Save As?How do I route audio from another application into Mixbus? What audio file formats are supported? How do I use Midi transport controls MTC/MMC with Mixbus?What Hardware controllers are supported? For generic Midi CCDebugging Midi CC Mixbus just bounces in the dock when I try to launch it OSX All PlatformsLinux Appendix B Release Notes MixbusAppendix B Release Notes Mixbus 1.4.1 Known Issues All platformsMixbus 1.5.1 Mixbus 1.4Mixbus 1.3 Features Mixbus v1.2Appendix B Release Notes Mixbus Appendix B Release Notes Contact Information Http//mixbus.harrisonconsoles.com
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