Introduction | Harrison Labs V2.0.2 specs

1.0 Introduction

Mixbus - Bringing real console mixing to the DAW

Welcome to Mixbus! Mixbus is an “analog console” that has been incorporated into a Digital Audio Workstation. The Mixbus engine was developed in-house at Harrison Consoles, where we have been designing high-end digital and analog consoles for over 30 years. Many influential works such as Michael Jackson's Thriller (the best-selling album of all time) were recorded and/or mixed on Harrison consoles. Harrison continues to be a major force in the ultra- high-end professional audio community. World-class film, post and music facilities use Harrison consoles. For more information about Harrison, visit our website at http://www.harrisonconsoles.com.

This document describes the Mixbus “analog console” which Harrison developed for the Ardour DAW. It assumes that you are comfortable with typical Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) conventions and terminology, and Ardour in particular. For more general information about Ardour, please visit http://www.ardour.org. Additional online resources are available from the Mixbus Help menu.

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Contents

Harrison Mixbus OS X & Linux Table of Contents Introduction System Requirements Features & SpecificationsMixer Features Editor/DAW Features Installing Mixbus InstallationInstallation OSX Installing Jack Installation Linux Downloading and Installing MixbusSoundcard I/O support Download and Install the License file Installation All Platforms Creating Tracks for recording How does audio I/O work in Mixbus, and what is JACK?Getting Started Getting Started Need Help? Track I/O Editor Jack I/OAbout Jack Track I/O Selections Jack Menu Track/Bus Inspector Mixbus Editor and Mixer Windows Overview Mixer Window Input Strips Mix Buses Master Bus Signal Flow Track Name Click to rename and other utility functions Input Channels Mix Bus Channels Right-click here to add or remove redirects Master Channel Mixbus Knobs and Faders Mixer Conventions & Tips Redirect Menu Redirects Plug-ins, Sends & InsertsRedirects Plug-in Control Sliders Summary of plug-in support in Mixbus Plug-ins Plug-in Manager Latency Compensation Sends Inserts OutputsInputs Track Management Edit Window OverviewBasic Editing Concepts Creating Tracks Track and Bus Management in the Mixer Track and Bus Management in the Editor Using Tracks GroupsRecording, Loops and Punch Ranges Transport Menu and Toolbar Navigating in the Editor window Zooming and Panning Region Gain and Automation Mixbus Automation Graphical Automation Editing Automation tracks Editing Tools & Modes Edit ModesEditing Tools TimeFX Tool Smart EditingEdit Menu Gain Tool Behaviors with Join Playhead off Join Playhead ModeOperation Priority Behaviors with Join Playhead on Edit Point = Mouse Edit PointImplicit Edit Range Edit Point = Playhead Object Region Editing Object Region Editing Region Layers Region Context Menu Region level Importing Files Importing Files to MixbusAdd Files Mapping Insert Initiating an Export Exporting FilesAudio Consolidation and Export Exporting to a File Format Clocks & Synchronization ClocksSynchronization Defining a Songs Tempo and Meter Using the ClickUsing the Grid Tempo, Click, & Grid Grid Modes Monitoring Monitoring Mode Locations Window Rhythm Ferret Window Keybindings Kbd/Mouse PreferencesSync Paths/Files Audition MiscMidi Ports Preferences Menu Options Mixbus Options Monitoring Control Surfaces MackieControl Surfaces Generic Midi AutoConnect Misc. Options Always Copy Imported Files Stop Transport at Session End12dB gain reduce during ffwd/rewd Primary/Secondary Clock Delta to Edit Cursor Generic Midi Control Surfaces Logic Control Protocol Standard Mixbus Layout Cubasish Layout ProToolish Layout Keyboard & Mouse Shortcuts LinuxTransport and Recording Control Session and File Handling Changing What’s Visible Editing With Edit Point Window Visibility Aligning With The Edit Point Edit Point PlaybackMoving The Playhead Region Operations Edit RangeEdit Point Active Mark? Edit Range Markers and Locations Selecting Mouse Modes Defining Loop, Punch Range, and Tempo Changes Mixbus Function Mouse Command Mouse Object ModeMouse Zoom Mode Mouse Ops on Solo/Mute/Rec-enable Mouse Ops on Faders & Plug-in Controls Mouse Ops on Solo Buttons Only Standard Mixbus Layout Cubasish Layout ProToolsish Layout Keyboard & Mouse Shortcuts Mac Keyboard 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? How do I use Midi transport controls MTC/MMC with Mixbus? What audio file formats are supported? 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 Mixbus Appendix B Release Notes Appendix B Release Notes Mixbus 1.4 Known Issues All platformsMixbus 1.5.1 Mixbus 1.4.1 Mixbus 1.3 Mixbus v1.2 Features Appendix B Release Notes Mixbus Appendix B Release Notes Http//mixbus.harrisonconsoles.com Contact Information