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or read the rest of this manual for routing examples, diagrams and helpful tips.)
START MIXES IN THE ANALOG ENVIRONMENT
Analog and digital mixing environments are very different, and what worked “in the box” might
not hold up summed in analog. So if you need to rework a pre-existing digital mix, we strongly
recommend making a copy, zeroing out the mix, removing the plug-ins and starting from
scratch. You’ll mix faster, with deeper enjoyment and better results.
Begin all new mixing projects through the
2-BUS-XT
(Create a template in your DAW). That way
you wont have to re-do anything down the road. You’ll be surprised how quickly you can work
in the analog environment.
Tip:
,
Try mixing without any plug-ins. Many mixing engineers used to working in the box depend
on plug-ins to get their mixes to gel together, but when you mix in the analog realm some of
those plug-ins may be constricting your original sonics. De-instantiate all of them and get
a cool balance happening in the analog environment. Now see judiciously select where and
when you’d like to change any of the original sounds with your plug-in processing. Many users
find they use far fewer when mixing with the active summing amps in the
2-BUS-XT
.
TRY OUT SOME REAL ANALOG COLOR
Once you’ve got a decent balance together, go ahead and dial in some color with the unique
on-board analog circuits.
Engage X-FORMER III by pressing the button so it lights up. Try COHERENCE by engaging the
button and turning the knob clockwise to increase the effect. It’s in parallel, so the effected
signal is turned up with the knob while the dry signal remains unchanged.
Try both color circuits together and experiment.
MEET THE TONE CIRCUITS
The transformers for X-FORMER III were subjected to a juggernaut of intensive listening trials,
then locked and loaded to deliver a tasteful hit of 2nd order harmonics for lower midrange
warmth while preserving top-end articulation. Add complexity to sterile tracks to draw your
listeners in deep.
COHERENCE progressively elevates the harmonic content by bringing up the detail as the
levels are reduced, then blending this result with the source mix, parallel compression style.
Punch it up on a drum kit, backup vocals, or ride it during the hooks to add excitement and
dimensional asymmetry.
TRY SOME INSTANT RE-PATCHING
Because Harmonics and Paralimit are instantly assignable (independently or together) to
channels 15-16, you can choose to take them off the mix buss and use them on channel pairs.
RELAX AND ENJOY
With the
2-BUS-XT
you’re using the best analog summing mixer available. Your ears will thank
you, and so will your clients. Take your time getting to know its high-fidelity sound, its powerful
tone circuits, and most of all take time to enjoy mixing in the analog environment. Many claim
that analog mixing takes the stress and fatigue out of digital work, that they are more relaxed
and energized throughout even the longest mixing sessions. We think you’ll agree.
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