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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.

Description

Launched in 2005 and still thriving, Podolski is a free and user-friendly virtual analog synthesizer that is gentle on CPU resources. This synthesizer features a single oscillator, a filter, an envelope, and an arpeggiator/sequencer. While its design is simple, it has several clever features that allow for the creation of high-quality sounds with minimal effort. Podolski serves as a streamlined version of FilterscapeVA, incorporating one oscillator, one filter, one envelope, and two LFOs, along with a Zebra-style arpeggiator/sequencer and built-in chorus and delay effects. Notably, it excels with its click parameter, which highlights the filter's attack, and its unique capability to morph smoothly between three waveforms through WaveWarp. The oscillator offers variable symmetry ranging from sawtooth to triangle and includes pulse-width modulation (PWM) and glide options. Additionally, the arpeggiator doubles as a 16-step sequencer, providing an extra modulation source for enhanced creativity. Users can select between ADSR or HDSR envelopes, with options for linear or exponential curves, while the sustain feature includes fall and rise controls for added versatility in sound shaping. Overall, Podolski combines simplicity with depth, making it an appealing tool for both beginners and experienced sound designers.

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API Access

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Pricing Details

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

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

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 Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

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

Customer Support

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

Types of Training

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

Types of Training

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

Harrison

Country

United States

Website

harrisonconsoles.com/product/mixbus/

Vendor Details

Company Name

u-he

Founded

2001

Country

Germany

Website

u-he.com/products/podolski/

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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