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Description

Avid Pro Tools is a professional digital audio workstation that provides tools for music production, audio recording, sound editing, mixing, and post-production. The software enables users to record multiple audio sources simultaneously and organize recordings into tracks within a timeline-based editing environment. Its MIDI composition tools support virtual instruments, piano roll editing, quantization, sequencing, and audio-to-MIDI conversion. Audio editing features include clip gain adjustments, elastic audio processing, track comping, and tools for correcting timing and refining recorded performances. Pro Tools includes audio effects and virtual instruments for equalization, compression, reverb, sound design, and other production tasks. Its mixing environment provides routing controls, automation, plugin processing, and support for compatible audio interfaces and control surfaces. Pro Tools Studio and Ultimate include advanced capabilities for surround sound, Dolby Atmos mixing, video playback, and synchronized audio post-production workflows. Cloud collaboration features allow musicians, producers, and engineers to exchange audio tracks, MIDI information, and project updates through shared sessions. The software is available in Intro, Artist, Studio, and Ultimate editions, with different track limits, plugin collections, and production capabilities depending on the selected version.

Description

Among the myriad of digital audio workstations available, only one stands out for its unique design that mirrors the analog approach synonymous with Harrison, prioritizing form, function, and sound. Unlike conventional DAWs that follow a purely digital model, MIXBUS is rooted in Harrison's impressive 40-year legacy, which includes the production of iconic albums and blockbuster soundtracks such as Thriller, Graceland, and Spider-Man. As the first comprehensive DAW to offer genuine analog-style mixing capabilities, Mixbus brings a distinctive flavor to music production. Harrison has a remarkable background in audio technology; during the mid-1980s, the company pioneered fully-automated, digitally-controlled analog mixer technology, which was quickly embraced by leading film-mixing studios globally. With the advent of the digital age, we faced a challenge: convert the analog "processor" into a digital format without altering the beloved control surface. The demand from film mixers was clear—they wanted the digital setup to feel and sound just like the analog mixers they were accustomed to using for past projects. Consequently, this led us to innovate a digital audio engine that not only operated seamlessly but also replicated the rich sound quality of an analog mixer. This commitment to authenticity sets MIXBUS apart and celebrates Harrison’s enduring legacy in the audio world.

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API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Animoog Z Yes 
Auria Pro Yes 
Dropbox Replay Yes 
FileCatalyst Yes 
Ignite Pro Yes 
Krotos Concept 2 Yes 
Krotos Dehumaniser 2 Yes 
Krotos Reformer Pro Yes 
Krotos Weaponiser Yes 
NEXUS4 Yes 
SYQEL Yes 
Vanguard 2 Yes 
Visibox Yes 
iZotope Nectar Yes 
iZotope Neutron Yes 
iZotope Ozone Yes 
iZotope Plasma Yes 
iZotope RX Yes 
iZotope Trash Yes 
iZotope VEA Yes 

Integrations

Animoog Z No 
Auria Pro No 
Dropbox Replay No 
FileCatalyst No 
Ignite Pro No 
Krotos Concept 2 No 
Krotos Dehumaniser 2 No 
Krotos Reformer Pro No 
Krotos Weaponiser No 
NEXUS4 No 
SYQEL No 
Vanguard 2 No 
Visibox No 
iZotope Nectar No 
iZotope Neutron No 
iZotope Ozone No 
iZotope Plasma No 
iZotope RX No 
iZotope Trash No 
iZotope VEA No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$93.90 one-time payment
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Avid

Founded

1987

Country

United States

Website

www.avid.com/pro-tools

Vendor Details

Company Name

Harrison

Country

United States

Website

harrisonconsoles.com/product/mixbus/

Product Features

Audio Editing

Audio Effects Yes 
Batch Processing Yes 
Export Audio (Multiple File Types) Yes 
Record Live Audio Yes 
Record Multiple Simultaneous Tracks Yes 
Scrub, Search, Bookmark Yes 
Sound Editing Tools Yes 
Spectral Analysis / FFT Yes 
Speech Synthesis (TTS) Yes 
Swappable Patches Yes 
Virtual Instruments Yes 
Virtual Mixing Yes 
Voice Changer Yes 

Product Features

Audio Editing

Audio Effects No 
Batch Processing No 
Export Audio (Multiple File Types) No 
Record Live Audio No 
Record Multiple Simultaneous Tracks No 
Scrub, Search, Bookmark No 
Sound Editing Tools No 
Spectral Analysis / FFT No 
Speech Synthesis (TTS) No 
Swappable Patches No 
Virtual Instruments No 
Virtual Mixing No 
Voice Changer No 

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