Focusrite Liquid Mix FireWire Mix Processor (Macintosh and Windows)
Now available for PC users. 20 EQs and 40 Compressors available straight out of the box.
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Each of Liquid Mix's 32 channels provides EQ and Compressor emulations selected from a huge pool of high-quality vintage and modern day classics. 20 EQs and 40 Compressors are available straight out of the box, with an expanding library online. Furthermore, a totally unique hybrid 7-band 'super EQ can be built out of separate classic EQ sections in every one of the 32 channels. Each channel appears as a separate VST/AU/RTAS effect within the sequencer and will work within all major applications, including Pro Tools.
Liquid Mix uses the same patented Dynamic Convolution process as Focusrite's Liquid Channel. Unlike standard convolution techniques, Dynamic Convolution utilizes vast processing power to sample the effect of a classic processor on a series of audio pulses, at many different gain settings and all frequencies. In Liquid Mix, all this processing is done using onboard DSP, so the processing has almost no effect on your computer's own CPU.
Features:
One of a Kind, Any Compressor and EQ in History -- Every Liquid Mix channel uses dynamic convolution to provide 20 EQs and 40 compressors, with a free expanding library online
Onboard DSP -- 32 Channels of Liquid Mix Compression and 32 EQs run off Liquid Mix's own DSP - many more than are possible with CPU alone
Software and Hardware Control -- EQ and Compression can be applied via a hands-on control surface, or within your DAW application via a simple GUI
Hybrid Super EQ Creation -- Unique 7-band super EQs can be created, constructed from separate classic EQ sections of your choosing
Desktop Metering -- Large format LED bar-graphs mean ergonomic display of levels and processor impact
Optional Expansion Card -- An optional DSP expansion card is available to increase the maximum channel count at higher sample rates
Liquid Mix uses the same patented Dynamic Convolution process as Focusrite's Liquid Channel. Unlike standard convolution techniques, Dynamic Convolution utilizes vast processing power to sample the effect of a classic processor on a series of audio pulses, at many different gain settings and all frequencies. In Liquid Mix, all this processing is done using onboard DSP, so the processing has almost no effect on your computer's own CPU.
Features:
One of a Kind, Any Compressor and EQ in History -- Every Liquid Mix channel uses dynamic convolution to provide 20 EQs and 40 compressors, with a free expanding library online
Onboard DSP -- 32 Channels of Liquid Mix Compression and 32 EQs run off Liquid Mix's own DSP - many more than are possible with CPU alone
Software and Hardware Control -- EQ and Compression can be applied via a hands-on control surface, or within your DAW application via a simple GUI
Hybrid Super EQ Creation -- Unique 7-band super EQs can be created, constructed from separate classic EQ sections of your choosing
Desktop Metering -- Large format LED bar-graphs mean ergonomic display of levels and processor impact
Optional Expansion Card -- An optional DSP expansion card is available to increase the maximum channel count at higher sample rates
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Windows XP;
VST, RTAS
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (Home or Professional)
Min version of ProTools required - 7.0 if planning to use the included FXpansion (earlier versions will require the full Fxpansion VST wrapper.)
Computer;
Windows XP compatible PC (Pentium? 4 2GHz or higher recommended)
400MB/s IEEE1394/FireWire port (OHCI compliant recommended)
DVD drive required for Installation
CPU/Clock;
1.4 GHz Intel or compatible
2.0 GHz Pentium? 4 or Xeon recommended
Memory (RAM);
256MB or more
512MB or higher recommended
Apple Mac;
AU, VST, RTAS
Mac OS X Panther (10.3.9 or later) - Mac OS update may be required
Min version of Logic required - Logic 7.1, but 7.2 highly recommended
Min version of ProTools required - 7.0 if planning to use the included FXpansion (earlier versions will require the full Fxpansion VST wrapper.)
Computer;
Apple Mac Power PC G4, G5 or Intel Mac (any)
CPU/Clock;
G4/800 MHz (minimum)
G4/1.5GHZ or higher recommended
Memory (RAM);
256MB or more
512MB or higher recommended
Additional Info;
Firewire chipsets from TI (Texas Instruments), VIA, and NEC are recommended
It is highly recommended that Liquid Mix be run on its own Firewire bus/card
In order to use Liquid Mix with a 4-pin IEEE1394 port you will need a 4-pin to 6-pin cable (not included) and must use the PSU (included)
AMD users please read special compatibility information.
Latency;
Due to the round trip transmission which is required on the firewire bus, a delay of 2056 samples is incurred. This sample delay results in different amounts of time delay depending upon sampling frequency.
47 ms @ 44.1kHz
43 ms @ 48kHz
23 ms @ 88.2kHz
21 ms @ 96kHz
11 ms @ 192kHz
Sequencer compatibility;
Liquid Mix operates as VST, AU, or as a RTAS-wrapped VST within compatible hosts. Unfortunately, Liquid Mix is not yet compatible with some non-realtime audio editing software packages which use fixed internal buffer sizes higher than 1024 samples. This affects Steinberg WaveLab, Sony Sound Forge, and Adobe Audition. Focusrite are currently working to fix this. An update is scheduled for sometime before the first quarter of 2007.
Additionaly, Liquid Mix is not yet compatible with Cubase 4 on Intel Macs. This is because Steinberg has chosen to stop support of VST2.3 plugins in Cubase 4. Focusrite are working hard to upgrade the Liquid Mix to VST 2.4.
If you are a PC user and do not have a new v1.5 Mac/PC Installation DVD, you will need to download the emulations from the Focusrite web page.
VST, RTAS
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (Home or Professional)
Min version of ProTools required - 7.0 if planning to use the included FXpansion (earlier versions will require the full Fxpansion VST wrapper.)
Computer;
Windows XP compatible PC (Pentium? 4 2GHz or higher recommended)
400MB/s IEEE1394/FireWire port (OHCI compliant recommended)
DVD drive required for Installation
CPU/Clock;
1.4 GHz Intel or compatible
2.0 GHz Pentium? 4 or Xeon recommended
Memory (RAM);
256MB or more
512MB or higher recommended
Apple Mac;
AU, VST, RTAS
Mac OS X Panther (10.3.9 or later) - Mac OS update may be required
Min version of Logic required - Logic 7.1, but 7.2 highly recommended
Min version of ProTools required - 7.0 if planning to use the included FXpansion (earlier versions will require the full Fxpansion VST wrapper.)
Computer;
Apple Mac Power PC G4, G5 or Intel Mac (any)
CPU/Clock;
G4/800 MHz (minimum)
G4/1.5GHZ or higher recommended
Memory (RAM);
256MB or more
512MB or higher recommended
Additional Info;
Firewire chipsets from TI (Texas Instruments), VIA, and NEC are recommended
It is highly recommended that Liquid Mix be run on its own Firewire bus/card
In order to use Liquid Mix with a 4-pin IEEE1394 port you will need a 4-pin to 6-pin cable (not included) and must use the PSU (included)
AMD users please read special compatibility information.
Latency;
Due to the round trip transmission which is required on the firewire bus, a delay of 2056 samples is incurred. This sample delay results in different amounts of time delay depending upon sampling frequency.
47 ms @ 44.1kHz
43 ms @ 48kHz
23 ms @ 88.2kHz
21 ms @ 96kHz
11 ms @ 192kHz
Sequencer compatibility;
Liquid Mix operates as VST, AU, or as a RTAS-wrapped VST within compatible hosts. Unfortunately, Liquid Mix is not yet compatible with some non-realtime audio editing software packages which use fixed internal buffer sizes higher than 1024 samples. This affects Steinberg WaveLab, Sony Sound Forge, and Adobe Audition. Focusrite are currently working to fix this. An update is scheduled for sometime before the first quarter of 2007.
Additionaly, Liquid Mix is not yet compatible with Cubase 4 on Intel Macs. This is because Steinberg has chosen to stop support of VST2.3 plugins in Cubase 4. Focusrite are working hard to upgrade the Liquid Mix to VST 2.4.
If you are a PC user and do not have a new v1.5 Mac/PC Installation DVD, you will need to download the emulations from the Focusrite web page.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
32 instances of any compressor or EQ without extra CPU load@20 EQs and 40 compressors included@Connects via FireWire@Metering and hands-on control of all parameters@VST, AU, or RTAS-wrapped VST with included wrapper; for Mac and PC
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