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Mixbus, Mixbus32C v9.2 now available! - Ben@Harrison - 10-10-2023 Our store has been updated with a new software update for Mixbus and Mixbus32C: version 9.2.105 Due to high download volume, we use the FastSpring download service to provide you with localized, fast downloads of the Mixbus software. You will be prompted for your email address and postal code so FastSpring can provide you with a fast download link. Mixbus software installer: Mixbus-v9-demo Mixbus32C software installer: Mixbus32C2c-v9-demo There is no charge for this software update. If you have a v9 license, then the new software will find your license file without needing any steps to re-authorize it. If you do not have a license, you may choose to update to the newest software, but it will continue to work in 'demo' mode. SSL UF8 / UF1 Support Dedicated support for SSL's UF8 and UF1 controllers through SSL360
BBT (Bar) Markers BBT or 'Bar' Markers provide the ability to set the song start, or multiple song starts, anywhere on your timeline.
Why is this important? In traditional, linear recording (to analog or digital tape) it was always the case that you could record multiple takes (or songs) in a single session. And your 'mixer' settings would largely apply to all the takes that were recorded in the session. Despite all the advances in digital editing and arranging, other DAWs do not handle this situation well. Most DAWs allow you to create scenes or snapshots or alternate views, or even allow you to open multiple sessions at once. But those are all poor workarounds for what we really want: multiple songs on a timeline, each with their own timecode position, tempo, and editing grid. Or not! The beauty of BBT markers is that you can assign a tempo/grid where you need it, and ignore it when you don't! Arrangement List In the Editor List, you'll find a new tab for "Arrangement". The Arrangement List allows you to re-order your song parts with a simple drag-and-drop.
When the performers didn't play to a grid ... bring the grid to the performers! The Grid Tool can directly stretch and warp your tempo map to a live performance. The mouse-cursor changes when you are over a 'bar' line or a 'beat'' line. Clicking on a bar line will immediately create a new tempo marker (if one doesn't already exist). Clicking on a 'beat' line will warp the tempo between the prior and next bar-line; tempo ramps provide the natural feel of musicans who naturally change tempo when going into a new section. When grabbing the ruler lines with the Grid Tool, your performance never moves; not even recorded MIDI notes. This allows you to tempo-map a mixed audio and midi performance. Annotate the 'pulse' in your music without losing the groove of each individual track. Once you've warped the grid to your live performance, you can use Snap for super-fast editing, add MIDI or audio loops, or assign arrangement sections to quickly arrange your song. Shortcut 'Y' selects the Grid tool. Time Domain When creating a new session, you have the option to choose Beat Time or Audio Time. The time domain controls how some items on the timeline respond to tempo map editing. If you choose Beat Time, some items (like Loop, Cue and Arrangement markers) will move when you edit the tempo map (Grid). If you choose Audio Time, these items will not move when you change the tempo map. The time domain also affects which ruler lanes will be initially shown. You can change the session's time domain anytime in Session->Properties. Group-on-Track-Selection ("Quick Groups") The popular request for "quick groups" is finally here! Mute, Solo, Fader and Input Trim are 'linked' when you select tracks. Use the Shift modifier to override the linking, if you want to adjust just one track in a selection. Region Groups Region Groups allow you to associate regions with each other. All the regions are selected when you select any single region in the group. Use the shortcut Cmd+G (Ctrl+G on PC) to assign region groups. (or use Shift+Cmd+G to ungroup the selected regions) Region groups are also implicitly assigned when you record, import, or paste new regions to the timeline. You can access these groups by making a track group (like: Drums). The associations between tracks are now much better retained, even if you use overlapping region layers and crossfades that cause the regions to start & end at different times. The regions remember which 'take' they belong to. Explicit Region groups can span multiple tracks: if you want your regions to select & edit together across multiple tracks and track groups, just assign them to a group and have your way! Alternatively, if regions are selecting together and you don't like it, it you can explicitly un-group them to break the relationship, even when the track group is trying to enforce it. You can momentarily override region groups with the Ctrl/Cmd modifier, if you just want to grab "one" region. Freeform automation curves When using the 'Draw' tool in an automation lane (or region gain!), you can draw freehand curves and shapes. Prior behavior (point-and-line editing) is still available, too! This works in automation lanes, MIDI CC automation lanes, and audio region-gain automation. MIDI "lollipop" velocity editing MIDI tracks have an associated velocity lane where you can access each note's velocity and also draw a crescendo across multiple notes and channels at once. Select a MIDI region, and the region's notes will appear in the velocity lane. Grab individual lollipops to adjust the velocity of that note, or draw a freeform line to assign a crescendo across multiple notes and channels all at once! MIDI note names The MIDI track 'scroomer' has been updated with a new, cleaner look & feel. When possible, note names now appear in the midi piano roll sidebar. Create a default track with the General MIDI Synth, and select Ch10 for the draw tool to show the drum names. This also works for the AVLinux drumkits (Red Zeppelin, Blue Pearl, etc) and any external synths or virtual instruments with an industry-standard .midnam file. MIDI Arpeggiator plugins Combine a MIDI Arpeggiator plugin with our bundled "chord progression" clips, and you can arrange a synth masterpiece in no time! The 3 plugins are:
Buskman's Holiday - a new percussion kit! Buskman's Holiday is a multisampled percussion kit contributed by Glen MacArthur, the developer of AVLinux. Liven up your tracks with stomps, claps, tambourine, and ... a bucket ! General Improvements:
Fixes:
As always, feel free to write us (mixbus@harrisonconsoles.com) with your thoughts on this new update! Best Regards, -Ben Loftis Harrison Mixbus product manager RE: Mixbus, Mixbus32C v9.2 now available! - colejustesen - 10-10-2023 Wow! This is full of great updates. Thanks! Cole RE: Mixbus, Mixbus32C v9.2 now available! - Harvey.Stuart - 10-10-2023 Super Duper Note that you mention 9.2.150 though the one downloadable actually reads 9.2.105 RE: Mixbus, Mixbus32C v9.2 now available! - Ben@Harrison - 10-10-2023 Thanks @Harvey.Stuart ! (typo fixed) RE: Mixbus, Mixbus32C v9.2 now available! - Sojuzstudio - 10-10-2023 Quick try, looks good. Waiting for the next session... Thank you!! RE: Mixbus, Mixbus32C v9.2 now available! - PBuryk - 10-10-2023 @Harrison - Congratulations on another AWESOME release! I've been enjoying the BBT, Arranger and Freeform Automation features. In addition, the new active track coloring and restored AUX bus member names are welcome improvements! Very Best Wishes to all who contributed to making this milestone! Cheers! Patrick RE: Mixbus, Mixbus32C v9.2 now available! - colejustesen - 10-10-2023 As far as SSL control surface uses... Will there be support for the UC1 in the future? I like the idea of being able to use hardware to adjust the EQ values, as well as compressor parameters instead of using a mouse. Thanks! RE: Mixbus, Mixbus32C v9.2 now available! - Ben@Harrison - 10-10-2023 @colejustesen: the UC1 is fully supported ... it controls the knobs of the SSL plugins. The controller talks directly to the SSL plugin, and they work fine in Mixbus. It's kinda weird to have 2 different mixers going on, but I can see how this would be really cool if you put the SSL plugins on the mixbuses, for example. -Ben RE: Mixbus, Mixbus32C v9.2 now available! - colejustesen - 10-10-2023 Thanks for the feedback... I was hoping to have it work in that it would detect the functions in the channel in Mixbus natively, without the need for additional plugins. As in, it would work as a controller for the EQ, compression, input gain, etc. for the selected channel. Thanks again for the great update!!! Cole RE: Mixbus, Mixbus32C v9.2 now available! - Ben@Harrison - 10-10-2023 @colejustesen .... I think we can anticipate that kind of thing in the future. It's still very early days with our SSL collaboration. -Ben |