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HARRISON MIXBUS
USER MANUAL
MIXBUS V2.0.6
Windows, OS X & Linux
2-2-2012

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  • Page 1 HARRISON MIXBUS USER MANUAL MIXBUS V2.0.6 Windows, OS X & Linux 2-2-2012...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    T T a a b b l l e e o o f f C C o o n n t t e e n n t t s s Section Heading ---- Copyright Information Introduction Features & Specifications Installation Getting Started Jack I/O Overview...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1 1 . . 0 0 I I n n t t r r o o d d u u c c t t i i o o n n 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.

  • Page 4: Features & Specifications

    2 2 . . 0 0 F F e e a a t t u u r r e e s s & & S S p p e e c c i i f f i i c c a a t t i i o o n n s s Mixer Features: •...

  • Page 5: Installation - Windows

    3 3 . . 0 0 I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n Installation - Windows Mixbus on Windows uses an industry-standard installation mechanism. Follow the directions for a “Typical” install to install Mixbus, the documentation, and any accompanying materials.

  • Page 6: Installation

    3 3 . . 0 0 I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n Installation - OSX Because Mixbus is a professional product which is intended to be interconnected with other professional products, it requires attention to your system setup before it is ready for use.
  • Page 7 3 3 . . 0 0 I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n 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.
  • Page 8 3 3 . . 0 0 I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n Installation – All Platforms Download and Install the License file: When you complete your purchase through the Mixbus store, you should receive an email with a download link for your license key.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    4 4 . . 0 0 G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d Getting Started When Mixbus is first started, you will be presented with the “Audio Setup” dialog. On future launches, you will be presented with 3 tabs in the New Session Dialog: In the “New”...
  • Page 10 4 4 . . 0 0 G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d you have created some track templates, the templates will appear as additional choices in the “Channel Configuration”...

  • Page 11: Jack I/O

    5 5 . . 0 0 J J A A C C K K I I / / O O About JACK Mixbus uses an internal audio routing system called "JACK" to make audio connections between Mixbus, your sound I/O, other programs, and even between parts of Mixbus. In many cases, you can use Mixbus without ever being aware of JACK connections.
  • Page 12 5 5 . . 0 0 J J A A C C K K I I / / O O I/O ("system") and any Jack-aware applications that are currently running, including Mixbus ("ardour"). Under each tab is a list of Jack ports. Click on any port name to connect it to the currently selected input. •...

  • Page 13: Overview

    6 6 . . 0 0 O O v v e e r r v v i i e e w w Mixbus - Editor and Mixer Windows This document will reference the Editor Window, the Mixer Window, and the Editor Mixer. The image below indicates the areas that are being referred to: Editor Window Mixer Strips...

  • Page 14: Input Strips

    6 6 . . 0 0 O O v v e e r r v v i i e e w w Mixer Window When viewed in the Mixer Window, Mixbus resembles a traditional analog console. Input Channels are on the left, while the busses and master are located on the right side.

  • Page 15: Mono Channel

    7 7 . . 0 0 S S i i g g n n a a l l F F l l o o w w While it is possible to add additional “utility” buses using the Mixbus editor, most users will find that the built-in Mixbus signal flow is adequate for all but the most complicated projects.

  • Page 16: Section 8.0 - Input Channels

    8 8 . . 0 0 I I n n p p u u t t C C h h a a n n n n e e l l s s Click to rename and other utility functions. Click to select input for the track from sound card Plug-in Controls Controls from the plug-ins can be mapped here for quick access.

  • Page 17: Section 9.0 - Mix Bus Channels

    9 9 . . 0 0 M M i i x x B B u u s s C C h h a a n n n n e e l l s s There are 8 “mix bus” channels. These are fed from the mix bus sends of the input channels. Click to rename or other utility functions.
  • Page 18 1 1 0 0 . . 0 0 M M a a s s t t e e r r C C h h a a n n n n e e l l Mixbus provides a single Master channel. The Master channel provides the final output signal for listening via speakers or exporting to wav files.
  • Page 19 1 1 1 1 . . 0 0 M M i i x x e e r r C C o o n n v v e e n n t t i i o o n n s s & & T T i i p p s s Mixbus Knobs and Faders: •...

  • Page 20: Redirects: Plug-Ins, Sends & Inserts

    1 1 2 2 . . 0 0 R R e e d d i i r r e e c c t t s s : : P P l l u u g g - - i i n n s s , , S S e e n n d d s s & & I I n n s s e e r r t t s s Redirects The black box at the top of each channel strip is the "redirect box".
  • Page 21 1 1 2 2 . . 0 0 R R e e d d i i r r e e c c t t s s : : P P l l u u g g - - i i n n s s , , S S e e n n d d s s & & I I n n s s e e r r t t s s Plug-ins Mixbus can load plug-ins in several formats.

  • Page 22: Plug-In Manager

    1 1 2 2 . . 0 0 R R e e d d i i r r e e c c t t s s : : P P l l u u g g - - i i n n s s , , S S e e n n d d s s & & I I n n s s e e r r t t s s Latency Compensation Some plug-ins, particularly complicated FFT-based plug-ins that use techniques such as convolution, can require significant latency (time delay) from the input to the output.
  • Page 23 1 1 2 2 . . 0 0 R R e e d d i i r r e e c c t t s s : : P P l l u u g g - - i i n n s s , , S S e e n n d d s s & & I I n n s s e e r r t t s s Sends When a new send is create, a window for configuring the Send will immediately appear.
  • Page 24 1 1 2 2 . . 0 0 R R e e d d i i r r e e c c t t s s : : P P l l u u g g - - i i n n s s , , S S e e n n d d s s & & I I n n s s e e r r t t s s Inserts An Insert incorporates a Jack "send"...

  • Page 25: Basic Editing Concepts

    1 1 3 3 . . 0 0 E E d d i i t t W W i i n n d d o o w w O O v v e e r r v v i i e e w w Basic Editing Concepts Users familiar with other DAW conventions will quickly adapt to the recording and editing features of Mixbus.

  • Page 26: Edit Window Overview

    1 1 3 3 . . 0 0 E E d d i i t t W W i i n n d d o o w w O O v v e e r r v v i i e e w w puts from a single interface is the Track/Bus Inspector.

  • Page 27: Using Tracks

    1 1 3 3 . . 0 0 E E d d i i t t W W i i n n d d o o w w O O v v e e r r v v i i e e w w Using Tracks To the left of the editing canvas are the track headers.
  • Page 28 1 1 3 3 . . 0 0 E E d d i i t t W W i i n n d d o o w w O O v v e e r r v v i i e e w w Navigating in the Editor window: Zooming and Panning The area of the editor where the regions is shown is called the "canvas".

  • Page 29: Mixbux Automation

    1 1 4 4 . . 0 0 M M i i x x b b u u s s A A u u t t o o m Region Gain and Automation Mixbus has 2 separate types of automation: Region Gain and Automation. Region Gain envelopes are often used for repair work, such as reducing unwanted breaths, accentuating syllables, or reducing noise.
  • Page 30 1 1 4 4 . . 0 0 M M i i x x b b u u s s A A u u t t o o m Automation Thinning: When automation is recorded in realtime, the automation is "thinned" so that only enough control-points are created to adequately capture the moves.

  • Page 31: Edit Modes

    1 1 5 5 . . 0 0 E E d d i i t t i i n n g g T T o o o o l l s s & & M Edit Modes There are 4 different editing modes when moving regions: Slide, Splice, Lock and Ripple. The edit mode selector is to the far left, directly underneath the transport controls.

  • Page 32: The Edit Menu

    1 1 5 5 . . 0 0 E E d d i i t t i i n n g g T T o o o o l l s s & & M Gain Tool The Gain tool allows the user to edit the gain curve associated with audio regions. •...
  • Page 33 1 1 5 5 . . 0 0 E E d d i i t t i i n n g g T T o o o o l l s s & & M Join Playhead Mode Join Playhead is the horizontal button under the "play range' and "play" buttons. Join-Playhead automatically moves the playhead to allow quick auditioning of selected ranges and/or the most recently-edited Region.
  • Page 34 1 1 5 5 . . 0 0 E E d d i i t t i i n n g g T T o o o o l l s s & & M The Edit Point Functions on regions such as splitting, trimming, and pasting will happen at the currently defined edit point. The edit point can be the mouse cursor, the playhead, or a selected marker.

  • Page 35: Object Region Editing

    1 1 6 6 . . 0 0 O O b b j j e e c c t t R R e e g g i i o o n n E E d d i i t t i i n n g g Object (Region) Editing The basic element of audio editing in Mixbus is the Region.
  • Page 36 1 1 6 6 . . 0 0 O O b b j j e e c c t t R R e e g g i i o o n n E E d d i i t t i i n n g g Region Layers Regions may be stacked on the same location in the timeline.
  • Page 37 1 1 6 6 . . 0 0 O O b b j j e e c c t t R R e e g g i i o o n n E E d d i i t t i i n n g g Region level Every region in Mixbus has a level control (called Region Gain in some menus) that applies to the whole region.

  • Page 38: Importing Files

    1 1 7 7 . . 0 0 I I m m p p o o r r t t i i n n g g F F i i l l e e s s Importing Files to Mixbus Files may be imported to Mixbus by dragging and dropping them from a file browser into the editor window.
  • Page 39 1 1 7 7 . . 0 0 I I m m p p o o r r t t i i n n g g F F i i l l e e s s Insert: • Use File Timestamp: After importing the file will be located at the file's time stamp (if it is a bwav file). •...

  • Page 40: Exporting To A File

    1 1 8 8 . . 0 0 E E x x p p o o r r t t i i n n g g F F i i l l e e s s Audio Consolidation and Export Mixbus has multiple ways of “rendering”...
  • Page 41 1 1 8 8 . . 0 0 E E x x p p o o r r t t i i n n g g F F i i l l e e s s When the export is initiated you choose the format of the output. Export to File: Enter the path and file name that you wish to create.

  • Page 42: Clocks & Sync

    1 1 9 9 . . 0 0 C C l l o o c c k k s s & & S S y y n n c c h h r r o o n n i i z z a a t t i i o o n n Clocks Mixbus provides two clocks which display the current position of the playhead.

  • Page 43: Using The Grid

    2 2 0 0 . . 0 0 T T e e m m p p o o , , C C l l i i c c k k , , & & G G r r i i d d Defining a Song's Tempo and Meter Mixbus allows simple creation and editing of a musical time/tempo map for each session.
  • Page 44 2 2 0 0 . . 0 0 T T e e m m p p o o , , C C l l i i c c k k , , & & G G r r i i d d The settings for the Grid menu are: •...

  • Page 45: Monitoring

    2 2 1 1 . . 0 0 M M o o n n i i t t o o r r i i n n g g Monitoring "Monitoring" is the process of hearing the prerecorded tracks (and/or yourself) while the transport is playing. There are several options that control how Mixbus should monitor the inputs of each track.
  • Page 46 2 2 1 1 . . 0 0 M M o o n n i i t t o o r r i i n n g g Is The Track Monitor Mode Rec Enabled? Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal...

  • Page 47: Locations Window

    2 2 2 2 . . 0 0 L L o o c c a a t t i i o o n n s s W The Locations window provides another view of the Location Markers, Loop Range, Punch Range, Ranges, and CD Ranges that appear on the "rulers"...

  • Page 48: Rhythm Ferret Window

    2 2 3 3 . . 0 0 R R h h y y t t h h m The Rhythm Ferret dialog provides a method to quickly "split" an audio region (or selection of regions) based on events. This can be useful when separating a recorded performance into its component strikes or notes for further editing.

  • Page 49: Keybindings Window

    2 2 4 4 . . 0 0 K K e e y y b b i i n n d d i i n n g g s s The keybindings window allows you to assign shortcut keys to all of the functions available in Mixbus. There are many more operations than keys available, so you will see some commands that do not have keys assigned.

  • Page 50: Preferences

    2 2 5 5 . . 0 0 P P r r e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e s s On OSX, you will find the Preferences window under the menu item Mixbus->Preferences. On Linux & Windows, you will find it under Windows->Preferences The preferences window has several tabs.
  • Page 51 2 2 5 5 . . 0 0 P P r r e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e s s without a number pad Note: If no soundfile(s) are defined, Mixbus will use an internally-generated click sound. •...
  • Page 52 2 2 5 5 . . 0 0 P P r r e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e s s • Ardour can control or be controlled by other devices using MIDI Machine Control (MMC). MMC commands include start, stop, punch in, punch out and others.

  • Page 53: Menu Options

    2 2 6 6 . . 0 0 M M i i x x b b u u s s O O p p t t i i o o n n s s Menu Options Audio File Format: Sample Format The audio data format that Mixbus uses internally.

  • Page 54: Mixbus Options

    2 2 6 6 . . 0 0 M M i i x x b b u u s s O O p p t t i i o o n n s s Control Surfaces: Mackie ( OSX / Linux only ) If you are using a Mackie Logic protocol control surface then this should be ON.

  • Page 55: Misc. Options

    2 2 6 6 . . 0 0 M M i i x x b b u u s s O O p p t t i i o o n n s s Layering Every region in a playlist has a "layering order" which defines the stacking order of regions. The topmost region is the one that is seen and heard.
  • Page 56 2 2 6 6 . . 0 0 M M i i x x b b u u s s O O p p t t i i o o n n s s Create marker on Xrun If this option is ON then Mixbus will put a "marker" at each xrun encountered during a recording. This is useful when making a long-form recording.

  • Page 57: Generic Midi Control Surfaces

    2 2 7 7 . . 0 0 M M I I D D I I C C o o n n t t r r o o l l S S u u r r f f a a c c e e s s ( ( O O S S X X / / L L i i n n u u x x O O n n l l y y ) ) Mixbus can utilize generic MIDI control messages to control some common editor and mixer parameters.

  • Page 58: Logic Control Protocol

    2 2 8 8 . . 0 0 L L o o g g i i c c C C o o n n t t r r o o l l P P r r o o t t o o c c o o l l ( ( O O S S X X / / L L i i n n u u x x O O n n l l y y ) ) Controls Each Mixer Strip features control of the channel's fader, stereo pan, rec-enable, mute, and solo.

  • Page 59: Keyboard Shortcuts - Linux/Windows

    2 2 9 9 . . 0 0 K K e e y y b b o o a a r r d d S S h h o o r r t t c c u u t t s s - - W Mixbus has three predefined keyboard shortcut layouts.
  • Page 60 2 2 9 9 . . 0 0 K K e e y y b b o o a a r r d d S S h h o o r r t t c c u u t t s s - - W Changing What’s Visible Standard Mixbus Layout fit tracks vertically...
  • Page 61 2 2 9 9 . . 0 0 K K e e y y b b o o a a r r d d S S h h o o r r t t c c u u t t s s - - W Window Visibility Standard Mixbus Layout toggle locations dialog...

  • Page 62: Moving The Playhead

    2 2 9 9 . . 0 0 K K e e y y b b o o a a r r d d S S h h o o r r t t c c u u t t s s - - W Aligning With The Edit Point Align operations move regions so that their start/end/sync point is at the edit point.
  • Page 63 2 2 9 9 . . 0 0 K K e e y y b b o o a a r r d d S S h h o o r r t t c c u u t t s s - - W Region Operations Standard Mixbus Layout duplicate region (multi)
  • Page 64 2 2 9 9 . . 0 0 K K e e y y b b o o a a r r d d S S h h o o r r t t c c u u t t s s - - W Standard Mixbus Layout copy delete...
  • Page 65 2 2 9 9 . . 0 0 K K e e y y b b o o a a r r d d S S h h o o r r t t c c u u t t s s - - W Defining Loop, Punch Range, and Tempo Changes Standard Mixbus Layout set loop range from edit...
  • Page 66 2 2 9 9 . . 0 0 K K e e y y b b o o a a r r d d S S h h o o r r t t c c u u t t s s - - W Mouse Object Mode This mode provides many different operations on both regions and control points, partially depending on where you click/drag with the mouse.
  • Page 67 2 2 9 9 . . 0 0 K K e e y y b b o o a a r r d d S S h h o o r r t t c c u u t t s s - - W Mouse Ops on Solo Buttons Only Mixbus Function exclusive solo...

  • Page 68: Keyboard Shortcuts - Mac

    3 3 0 0 . . 0 0 K K e e y y b b o o a a r r d d & & M Mixbus has three predefined keyboard shortcut layouts. Additionally, the shortcuts can be further customized by using the Windows ->...
  • Page 69 3 3 0 0 . . 0 0 K K e e y y b b o o a a r r d d & & M Changing What’s Visible Standard Mixbus Layout fit tracks vertically move selected tracks down move selected tracks up scroll down (page) scroll down (step)
  • Page 70 3 3 0 0 . . 0 0 K K e e y y b b o o a a r r d d & & M Window Visibility Standard Mixbus Layout toggle locations dialog focus on main clock rotate editor & mixer win- toggle big clock toggle color manager toggle editor window...
  • Page 71 3 3 0 0 . . 0 0 K K e e y y b b o o a a r r d d & & M Aligning With The Edit Point Align operations move regions so that their start/end/sync point is at the edit point. ”Relative” operations just align the first region and moves other selected regions to maintain relative positioning.
  • Page 72 3 3 0 0 . . 0 0 K K e e y y b b o o a a r r d d & & M Region Operations Standard Mixbus Layout duplicate region (multi) duplicate region (once) export selected region(s) increase region gain move to original position mute/unmute...
  • Page 73 3 3 0 0 . . 0 0 K K e e y y b b o o a a r r d d & & M copy delete delete alternate paste redo undo clear crop Selecting Standard Mixbus Layout all after playhead all before playhead all enclosed by edit range...
  • Page 74 3 3 0 0 . . 0 0 K K e e y y b b o o a a r r d d & & M Defining Loop, Punch Range, and Tempo Changes Standard Mixbus Layout set loop range from edit range set loop range from region(s)

  • Page 75: Known Issues

    3 3 1 1 . . 0 0 A A p p p p e e n n d d i i x x A A : : R R e e l l e e a a s s e e N N o o t t e e s s Mixbus 2.0.6 Changes (all platforms): •...
  • Page 76 3 3 1 1 . . 0 0 A A p p p p e e n n d d i i x x A A : : R R e e l l e e a a s s e e N N o o t t e e s s Mixbus 2.0.5 NEW FEATURES: None...

  • Page 77: New Features

    3 3 1 1 . . 0 0 A A p p p p e e n n d d i i x x A A : : R R e e l l e e a a s s e e N N o o t t e e s s •...
  • Page 78 3 3 1 1 . . 0 0 A A p p p p e e n n d d i i x x A A : : R R e e l l e e a a s s e e N N o o t t e e s s Mixbus 2.0.3 NEW FEATURES: None...
  • Page 79 3 3 1 1 . . 0 0 A A p p p p e e n n d d i i x x A A : : R R e e l l e e a a s s e e N N o o t t e e s s •...
  • Page 80 3 3 1 1 . . 0 0 A A p p p p e e n n d d i i x x A A : : R R e e l l e e a a s s e e N N o o t t e e s s •...
  • Page 81 3 3 1 1 . . 0 0 A A p p p p e e n n d d i i x x A A : : R R e e l l e e a a s s e e N N o o t t e e s s KNOWN ISSUES (OSX) •...
  • Page 82 3 3 1 1 . . 0 0 A A p p p p e e n n d d i i x x A A : : R R e e l l e e a a s s e e N N o o t t e e s s http://mixbus.harrisonconsoles.com.
  • Page 83 3 3 1 1 . . 0 0 A A p p p p e e n n d d i i x x A A : : R R e e l l e e a a s s e e N N o o t t e e s s •...
  • Page 84 3 3 1 1 . . 0 0 A A p p p p e e n n d d i i x x A A : : R R e e l l e e a a s s e e N N o o t t e e s s Crashes at startup due to bad characters in au_cache file have been resolved.

  • Page 85: Contact Information

    3 3 2 2 . . 0 0 C C o o n n t t a a c c t t I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Mixbus Website http://mixbus.harrisonconsoles.com For support inquiries please email:...

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