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Harrison Mixbus is a digital audio workstation (DAW) which can record, edit, play, and mix multiple tracks of mono and stereo audio. Mixbus is based on the Ardour DAW but is sold and marketed commercially by Harrison Audio Consoles. Mixbus is a combination of the modern DAW editing model, with the addition of a "traditional" analog mixing workflow.
Features of Mixbus
Mixbus provides all of the features of Ardour, with additional functionality from proprietary plugins.
Straightforward “knob per function” mixer layout based on Harrison's 32-series and MR-series analog music consoles.
Harrison DSP algorithms for EQ, Filter, Compression, Analog Tape Saturation, Panning, and Summing.
Unlimited stereo or mono input channels (based on available CPU power) featuring High-pass Filter, EQ, Compression, and 4 Mix Bus sends on every channel.
8 Stereo Mix Buses (can be used for groups or auxes) featuring Tone controls, Compression, Sidechaining, and Analog Tape Saturation.
Stereo Master Bus that features Tone controls, Analog Tape Saturation, K-meter, and Limiting.
Plugin delay compensation to support effects such as parallel compression.
Comprehensive "at-a-glance" metering with peak, peak hold, and compressor gain reduction visible on every track and bus.
