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.

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.

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Specifications

Windows

Operating System

VST, RTAS

Windows XP Service Pack 2 (Home, Professional, or Media Centre Edition) or Windows Vista (32bit only) - OS Version subject change

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

Operating System

AU, VST, RTAS

Mac OS X Panther (10.3.9 or later) - OS Version subject change

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 some special compatibility information here.

Latency
Due to the round trip transmission which is required on the firewire bus, a delay equal to 2 x the audio buffer size + 8 samples is incurred. This sample delay results in different amounts of time delay depending upon sampling frequency. With a DAW buffer size of 1024 samples (ie, Liquid Mix latency of 2056 samples), the Liquid Mix latency is as follows:

47 ms @ 44.1kHz

43 ms @ 48kHz

23 ms @ 88.2kHz

21 ms @ 96kHz

11 ms @ 192kHz

With a DAW buffer size of 256 samples (ie, Liquid Mix latency of 520 samples), the Liquid Mix latency is as follows:

12 ms @ 44.1kHz

11 ms @ 48kHz

6 ms @ 88.2kHz

5 ms @ 96kHz

3 ms @ 192kHz

Sequencer compatibility
Liquid Mix operates as VST, AU, or as a RTAS-wrapped VST within compatible hosts.

Cubase 4 on Intel Macs does not support VST 2.3 plugins. If you want to use Liquid Mix with Cubase 4 on an Intel Mac, you must install the Liquid Mix 2.4 VST plugins available separately on the Liquid Mix downloads page.

Optional Expansion Card details
The card is suitable for those people interested in operating at sample rates of 88.2 or higher. The channel count increases as follows:

Channel Counts:

44.1kHz/48kHz: 32 channels mono, (16 stereo) unexpanded. No change with expansion card

88.2/96kHz: 8 channels mono, (4 stereo) unexpanded. Expansion card provides 16 mono / 8 stereo

176.4/192kHz: 2 channels mono, (1 stereo) unexpanded. Expansion card provides 8 mono / 4 stereo

Weight and Dimensions

Weight: 0.8kg

Dimensions: 220mm (W) x 28/45mm (H) x 152mm (D)