Final Mix Factory Presets

The following table is a simple guide to help you understand some of Final Mix’s factory pre- sets. A brief description and intended use is given. Final Mix presets can be used effectively as they are, or as a starting point that lets you do the fine tuning mix. Final Mix also lets you create your own user presets with custom parameters that meet your specific needs. So get creative and have fun! Please visit www.mackie.com periodically to download new audio examples and additional free presets.

Note: Certain preset names shown here have the prefix ( H_). This indicates that the preset is associated and explained in Final Mix’s help screen. The help screen is accessed by selecting the (?) found at the top right hand corner of the screen.

Final Mix Preset

Preset Description

Preset Type

Acuma CD Mastering

A great full range compression

Any style mastering

 

preset for all-around mastering.

 

Acuma Dance Mix

Optimized dance mix guaranteed

Dance production mix

 

to keep the beat pumping.

 

Acuma Final Mix

Finely detailed midrange.

All around mastering

 

Great for any style.

 

Acuma Gentle Comp

Soft and gentle compression levels

Easy mix

 

for a light but definitive mix.

 

Acuma Punch

Medium compression emphasizing

Funky, punchy mix

 

low and high end compression.

 

Acuma Rock + EQ

Great all-around rock compression

Rock and roll mix

 

with a boost in the low, mid and

 

 

hi EQ.

 

Acuma Techno

EQ with the perfect fat bottom mix

 

and a sizzling, crisp top end.

 

Perfect for techo, house and groove.

Acuma The Leveler

Maximizes your output level with a

 

very warm analog sound.

Country + EQ

Just the right compression and EQ

 

creates a lively modern country mix.

Country Female

Especially designed for today’s top

 

country music female singing sound.

Country Mix

All around country music with just

 

right crossovers and compression.

Drums

The ultimate drum compression.

 

Good for all styles of drumming.

Drums with Exp

Add some snap and punch to drum

 

tracks with a mix of expansion and

 

compression.

Techno, trance, house, groove mix

Hot output mix Country mix Female country mix Male country mix Drum mix (any style) Drum mix (any style)

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