Harrison Mixbus 5 Explained
In this Groove3 video tutorial series, DAW pro Gary Hiebner delivers in-depth instruction on all things Harrison Mixbus. Learn all about this powerful audio and MIDI production and mixing solution, as well as how to use it to produce stunning mixes for your songs and productions.
Videos
• Introduction to Harrison Mixbus (02:44) - This video gives an introduction to what Harrison Mixbus software is and what Gary is going to be covering in the series.
• Setting Up Your First Session (05:17) - Here you?ll see how to create your first Mixbus session and the settings you can use.
• Adding Tracks to the Project Editor (05:30) - Gary shows you how you can add/import tracks into the Editor Window.
• Exploring the Editor Window (06:39) - Explore around the Audio Editor Window and learn what the functions do.
• Exploring the Transport Controls (06:38) - Here Gary shows you how to work the transport controls that are available in Mixbus.
• Location Markers for Navigating Your Song (07:06) - This video shows you how to create Location Markers so that you can easily navigate through your song arrangement.
• Audio Editing in Mixbus (06:01) - Now discover the available Audio Editing Tools and how they can be used.
• The Mixer Window (11:13) - Mixbus's unique feature is its console style Mixer Window. Gary shows you the ins and outs of this powerful window.
• Creating Groups for Your Tracks (04:49) - See how to group tracks together and how to create groups for different sections in your mix.
• Metering & Gain Staging Pt. 1 (09:01) - Here Gary goes over the Metering Tools available in Mixbus and how you can use them to adjust the Gain Stage of your tracks in the mix.
• Metering & Gain Staging Pt. 2 (08:07) - Gary continues exploring metering and Gain Staging.
• Setting Up Mix Buses (06:45) - This video explains what the Mix Buses are and how you can use them, including by sending tracks to them.
• Recording Audio into Mixbus (07:54) - Gary now demonstrates how to Record Audio to tracks.
• Using the Console EQ's (06:37) - This video covers the Console Style EQs available on the different tracks and how they can be used.
• The Compressors (08:00) - This video covers the different Compression Modes available on Mixbus tracks.
• Using Tape Saturation (03:23) - See, hear and learn all about the Tape Saturation Mode available in Mixbus and how it can be used to impart extra harmonics and compression onto the signal.
• Compressing Drums (10:28) - In this video, Gary now shows you how you can use the different Compression Modes to get the most out of your drums.
• Compressing Bass (03:46) - Here we look at how to use the Leveller Compression Mode on Bass Guitars.
• Mixing the Guitars (12:25) - This video takes it a step further and shows you how you can use the Console EQs, Compression Modes and Panning to mix your guitar sections.
• Creating Reverb Sends (07:55) - Discover how to use the Mixbuses to create Reverb Send Effects.
• Setting Up VCA Faders (07:33) - This video goes over how to setup and use VCA Faders in Mixbus.
• Using Automation (14:50) - Learn all about the different Automation Modes in Mixbus, and how you can Record, and Edit Automation Data on your tracks.
• Adding Plug-Ins & Inserts (04:50) - This video goes over using Plug-Ins in Mixbus and how to use them as Inserts. You?ll explore the Plug-In Manager, the Signal Chain Routing of the Plug-Ins, and how to Show and View 3rd Party Plug-Ins.
• Using Sidechain Compression (05:42) - See how to setup and use Sidechain Compression, including how to duck the bass when a kick plays through Sidechain Compression.
• Using Parallel Compression (05:39) - This video shows you how to setup parallel compression. Where you mix your original sound source with a heavy compressed version of the sound, and then blend the two together.
• Setting Up MIDI in Mixbus (04:11) - In this video, Gary shows you how to setup your MIDI devices and MIDI tracks in Mixbus.
• Recording & Editing MIDI Tracks (10:50) - Next we go over how to Record MIDI to tracks, and the MIDI Editing Tools you can use to Edit the MIDI regions.
• How the Master Bus Works (05:04) - Here you?ll learn how the Master Bus works, and the processing you can use to improve the Final Output of your song.
• Exporting Out Your Song (08:03) - Gary concludes with showing you how to Export out your finished song.