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General questions:

MAC OS X version support

•Compatible with both Intel and PowerPC (G5) systems

•10.4 (Tiger) - must be 10.4.11

•10.5 (Leopard) all supported

•10.6 (Snow Leopard) all supported (32bit and 64 bit)

Linux version support

•Only x86 and x86-64 desktop platforms are supported (no PowerPC)

•Most Debian, Ubuntu, or Fedora-based distributions will work

•Audio-specific distributions such as AVLinux, UbuntuStudio, or CCRMA are suggested.

Is there a downloadable demo for Mixbus?

No, sorry. There is no downloadable demo for Mixbus. We chose to make Mixbus very affordable and avoid the com- plexity of time-limited keys, feature limitations, or other inconveniences that are associated with a downloadable demo.

Is there a Windows version of Mixbus?

Coming soon.

(OSX) Does Mixbus work with VoiceOver or other Universal Access features?

Mixbus does not work with VoiceOver but does work with the other Universal Access features.

Does Mixbus use an iLock or other hardware copy protection?

Mixbus does not utilize hardware copy protection.

What are the "well known flaws" of other workstations?

It is our opinion that the "gross" defects in many workstations include internal clipping, lacking dither stages in the DSP processing, multiple format conversions, out-of-control gain stages causing plug-ins to work outside their intend- ed range, routing choices that cause latency/timing errors, Inability to see meters such as compressor gain reduction without opening the plug-in dialog, bad ramping of plug-in coefficients, and poor user-interface integration.

Of course different workstations will exhibit these problems to different degrees. Our goal was to design a mixer using the "best practices" that we have developed over the course of 30 years. Multiple subtle design decisions, accumulated over a long history, are required to make a truly world-class mixing engine.

Features / Specifications / Operation

How do I get Mixbus to see external Drives (OSX)

•Navigate to File System and then to Volumes. NOTE: As of Mixbus 1.4, the Volumes folder is displayed on the left for quick access.

•If you use external drives often, you can make a shortcut to the drive using the “add” button

I want Mixbus to monitor the input whenever the transport is stopped

Select "Options->Monitoring->Tape Machine Mode". For a full description of the modes, see Section 21.0 Monitoring.

I share the same audio files among multiple projects. How do I keep the audio files from being copied into my Mixbus session when I import them?

Normally, Mixbus does a "copy" of the complete wave data into the session folder. If you don't want this, deselect the check box next to "Copy files to session" which is much faster and will leave the files in the existing location. Of course the file must still be present at the existing location next time you open the session, or it will not play back.

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Contents Harrison Mixbus OS X & Linux Table of Contents Introduction Features & Specifications Mixer FeaturesEditor/DAW Features System RequirementsInstallation Installation OSXInstalling Jack Installing MixbusDownloading and Installing Mixbus Installation LinuxSoundcard I/O support Installation All Platforms Download and Install the License fileHow does audio I/O work in Mixbus, and what is JACK? Getting StartedGetting Started Creating Tracks for recordingNeed Help? Jack I/O About JackTrack I/O Selections 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 FadersRedirects Plug-ins, Sends & Inserts RedirectsPlug-in Control Sliders Redirect MenuPlug-ins Summary of plug-in support in MixbusLatency Compensation Plug-in ManagerSends Outputs InsertsInputs Edit Window Overview Basic Editing ConceptsCreating Tracks Track ManagementTrack and Bus Management in the Editor Track and Bus Management in the MixerGroups Using TracksRecording, 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 Edit Modes Editing Tools & ModesEditing Tools Smart Editing Edit MenuGain Tool TimeFX ToolJoin Playhead Mode Operation PriorityBehaviors with Join Playhead on Behaviors with Join Playhead offEdit Point Implicit Edit RangeEdit Point = Playhead Edit Point = MouseObject Region Editing Object Region EditingRegion Context Menu Region LayersRegion level Importing Files to Mixbus Importing FilesAdd Files Insert MappingExporting Files Audio Consolidation and ExportExporting to a File Initiating an ExportFormat Clocks Clocks & SynchronizationSynchronization Using the Click Using the GridTempo, Click, & Grid Defining a Songs Tempo and MeterGrid Modes Monitoring MonitoringMode Locations Window Rhythm Ferret Window Keybindings Preferences SyncPaths/Files Kbd/MouseMisc AuditionMidi Ports Preferences Mixbus Options Menu OptionsControl Surfaces Mackie Control Surfaces Generic MidiAutoConnect MonitoringMisc. Options Stop Transport at Session End 12dB gain reduce during ffwd/rewdPrimary/Secondary Clock Delta to Edit Cursor Always Copy Imported FilesGeneric Midi Control Surfaces Logic Control Protocol Keyboard & Mouse Shortcuts Linux Transport and Recording ControlSession and File Handling Standard Mixbus Layout Cubasish Layout ProToolish LayoutChanging What’s Visible Window Visibility Editing With Edit PointEdit Point Playback Aligning With The Edit PointMoving The Playhead Edit Range Region OperationsEdit Point Active Mark? Edit Range Selecting Markers and LocationsDefining Loop, Punch Range, and Tempo Changes Mouse ModesMouse Object Mode Mouse Zoom ModeMouse Ops on Solo/Mute/Rec-enable 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 What is the difference between Snapshot and Save As? Why is there no 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?For generic Midi CC What Hardware controllers are supported?Debugging Midi CC All Platforms Mixbus just bounces in the dock when I try to launch it OSXLinux Appendix B Release Notes MixbusAppendix B Release Notes Known Issues All platforms Mixbus 1.5.1Mixbus 1.4.1 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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