Harrison Mixbus Explained

Gary Hiebner brings you detailed Harrison Mixbus 6 video tutorials! Learn all of Mixbus v6 and 32c's features and functions, and see them in action as Gary mixes a great cover of "Dancing In The Street", which you also get the .wav files for, so you can follow along and mix on your system. These videos are for new Harrison Mixbus v6 and 32c users.

• Introduction to Harrison Mixbus (01:05) - Gary welcomes you and describes what will be covered in the video series.

• Setting Up Your First Project (05:40) - This video takes you through the steps of creating your first Mixbus session.

• Importing Audio Into a Project (07:18) - Gary shows you how to add tracks and import audio files into a Mixbus project.

• Import Audio from Pro Tools (04:46) - If you're a Pro Tools user, you're in luck, as Mixbus has a super handy Pro Tools Session Import feature. This video shows you how to use it!

• Exploring the Transport Controls (05:31) - This video explains and explores the transport controls found in Mixbus.

• Creating Location Markers (07:42) - Now take a look at how to create Location Markers to easily navigate your song.

• Taking a Look at the Mixer Window (10:39) - Learn all about the Mixer Window found in Mixbus and Mixbus 32C.

• Gain Staging & Metering (09:53) - Before going into a mix it's good practice to properly gain stage your track. This video shows you how to do this with Mixbus's awesome metering tools.

• Recording Audio into Mixbus (06:14) - In this video, we show you how to record audio to a Mixbus audio track.

• Managing Your Tracks in the Region List (04:41) - See how to manage and move your tracks around in the Region List Editor in Mixbus.

• Using the Audio Editing Tools in Mixbus (05:28) - This video goes over the Mixbus audio editing tools available to edit your audio regions and tracks.

• Setting Up and Recording MIDI (07:18) - Watch how to setup your MIDI device and instruments and record them to a MIDI track. We'll also explore the Mixbus inline MIDI editor.

• Creating Groups for Your Tracks (04:47) - Here we show you how to group tracks together using Mixbus's grouping functionality.

• Setting up the Mixbuses (05:56) - Discover the key feature in Mixbus; creating Mixbuses, or submixes of your tracks.

• Foldback Buses to Use as Headphones Mixes (04:19) - If you need to send different mixes to your performers you can use Foldback buses for this. Watch how to set these up in this video!

• Using the Different Compression Modes (07:56) - Explore the different console compression modes available on the tracks and how to use them.

• Using the Console EQs (10:47) - This video shows you how to use the console-style EQs in Mixbus and Mixbus 32C.

• Setting Up Send Effects (06:03) - See how to use your Mixbuses as Send Effects!

• Using 3rd Party Plug-Ins (02:42) - In this video, we show you how to enable 3rd party plug-in support and how to search and use these in the Mixbus Plug-in Manager.

• Using Parallel Compression (05:39) - Here we show you how to setup and use Parallel Effect processing, such as Parallel Compression in Mixbus.

• Using Sidechain Compression (04:38) - This video shows you how to setup and use side chain Compression on your tracks.

• Setting Up VCA Faders (07:53) - See how to create VCA Fader Tracks, and how to assign tracks to these VCA faders in Mixbus.

• Using Automation (13:53) - This video goes through how to use and edit the Automation modes available.

• How the Master Bus Works (08:00) - Here we show you the Master Track, and how you use this to add master bus processing and finalize your audio.

• Moving Projects from Mixbus to Mixbus 32C (04:09) - Watch how you can move your Mixbus project across to its bigger brother, Mixbus 32C.

• Using the Expanded Buses in Mixbus 32C (06:01) - In this video, we take a look at the extra Mixbuses you have available in Mixbus 32C, and creative ways you can use them when mixing.

• Exporting Your Song (08:53) - Finally we show you how to export out your finished song!

• The Recorded Window (06:22) - In this video, Gary walks through the recorded window and how to use it.

7.2 Update

• Automation System Update (02:30) - In this video we take a look at how the Automation System has been updated. You now have the option to show a knob or control's parameters when it is touched. This allows you to quickly assign automation parameters and then view them after playback.

• The 32C Channel Plugin (03:57) - Harrison have now released a plugin version of the 32C Channel strip, allowing you to get that Harrison sound in any DAW. This video take a looks around the plugin and shows how you can use it in your DAW.