Key Features
One of a kind - any Compressor and EQ in history
Liquid Mix gives you the EQ and Compression variety beyond the likes of even the world's finest studios. Dynamic convolution delivers 20 classic EQs and 40 compressors, with more online.
The finest classic and vintage emulations
Liquid technology is considered by many to deliver the finest vintage and classic emulations.
Onboard DSP
32 Channels of Liquid Mix Compression and 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. Invent your own EQ to get exactly the right tools for your sound.
Desktop Metering
Large format LED bar-graphs mean ergonomic display of levels and processor impact.
Liquid Technology
Liquid Mix provides reliable emulation of a wide range of vintage and classic units. It does this by emulating their sonic behaviour using sintefex's patented Dynamic Convolution; the application of a unique, level-dependant set of responses to an audio signal.
These measured responses, sampled at numerous levels and with a multitude of setting combinations, are applied to the input stream on a sample-bysample basis for extremely convincing results.
System Requirements
WINDOWS
Operating System*
- VST, RTAS
- 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
- 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 INFORMATION
- 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)
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.
* IMPORTANT INFORMATION: FOCUSRITE, the FF logo, LIQUID TECHNOLOGY, LIQUID MIX CONTROL and the LIQUID MIX logo are trademarks of Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd. DYNAMIC CONVOLUTION is a trademark of Sintefex Ltd. All other product names, trademarks, or trade names are the names of their respective owners, which are in no way associated, connected nor affiliated with Focusrite or its LIQUID MIX product and which have not endorsed Focusrite's LIQUID MIX product. These other product names, trademarks, and trade names are used solely to identify and describe the third party products the sonic behaviour of which was studied for the LIQUID MIX product, and to accurately describe the functionality of the Liquid Mix product. The Liquid Mix product is an independently engineered technology which utilises the patented process of Dynamic Convolution to actually measure examples of the sonic impact of original analogue products upon an audio stream, so as to electronically emulate the performance of the original product studied. The result of this process is subjective and may not be perceived by a user as producing the same effects as the original products studied.
Operating Systems
Compatible with:
- Windows Vista - 64bit
- Windows Windows 7
- Support is only available on Windows 7 when using the Windows Legacy FireWire driver, as explained here. Windows Vista
- Windows XP - 64bit
- Compatible with Service Pack 2 and above only. Windows XP
- Compatible with Service Pack 2 and above only. Mac 10.4
- 10.4.11 and above only. Mac 10.5
- Windows Windows 7 - 64bit
Support is only available on Windows 7 when using the Windows Legacy FireWire driver, as explained here.
Mac 10.6
Liquid Mix 3.0 is compatible with OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard). Please ensure that you read the release notes carefully before installation.
NOT Compatible with:
Mac 10.3
Overview
Each of Liquid Mix’s 32 channels provides Compressor and EQ emulations selected from a huge pool of high-quality vintage and modern day classics. 40 Compressors and 20 EQs 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 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.
Liquid Mix’s DSP is housed within an elegant desktop control solution and connects to the computer via Firewire, which also provides bus-powering. The physical metering, screen, rotary controls and buttons on the hardware help to provide a tactile ergonomic solution, placing the sounds of an array of high quality vintage processors at your fingertips. You can choose to control each channel either from the desktop control unit, or from within the sequencer, using a simple GUI that functions exactly like a plug-in.
The original Liquid Channel won a plethora of awards, and has been a worldwide hit in the audio production world, from project studios to post production and broadcast facilities, not to mention the Live arena. Liquid Mix complements the original, delivering dynamic convolution for use in the mix. Since The Liquid Channel’s vast, elaborate and expensive analogue mic pre section is not required at mix down, Focusrite has been able to bring Liquid Technology to the masses at a much more accessible price.
Specifications
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
Channel Counts:
- 44.1kHz/48kHz: 32 channels mono, (16 stereo).
- 88.2/96kHz: 8 channels mono, (4 stereo).
- 176.4/192kHz: 2 channels mono, (1 stereo).
Weight
Dimensions
- 220mm (W) x 28 - 45mm (H - front to rear) x 152mm (D)
- 8.66" (W) x 1.1" - 1.77" (H - front to rear) x 5.98" (D)
Emulations & Settings
Focusrite's emulations and settings will help you to make the most of your Focusrite Liquid products. You'll find a growing library of emulations, programs and snapshots, with helpful filters and information regarding the original unit emulated.
Liquid Mix EQ Emulations
Liquid Mix Compressor Emulations
Liquid Mix Snapshots
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