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Key FeaturesOverviewLiquid TechnologySpecificationsSystem RequirementsEmulations & Settings Operating Systems
Key FeaturesBack top
Unequaled Variety of Classic Emulations the rival even the world's finest studios
40 compressors and 20 EQs, sampled from vintage originals with a free expanding library online.
One of a Kind
The unique patented Dynamic Convolution process delivers unparalleled EQ and Compression emulations.
Can you hear the difference? Take the Challenge and find out.
Hybrid Super EQ
Create your own totally unique 7-band super EQ, built out of separate classic EQ bands.
Compressor 'Free' Mode
Original compressors with limited or absent controls suddenly become fully featured - yours to use as you choose.
Hardware-powered Plug-ins
16 instances of Liquid Mix run off the desktop hardware (24 with the optional expansion card installed), vastly reducing the impact on your CPU.*
Tactile Control Surface
Apply EQ and compression using hands-on tactile controls. Just plug in, power-up, and dial in the perfect mix.
Full Plug-in Operation
Each instance has a dedicated GUI which functions exactly like a plug-in, providing full recall within your session.
Desktop Metering
12 LED meters on the hardware controller display i/o levels and gain reduction alongside their respective controls.
Optional Expansion Card
The optional expansion card, which is easy to install and fits neatly into the underside of the unit, allows Liquid Mix 16 users to increase the number of channels at 44.1/48kHz from 16 to 24 and the number of channels at 88.2/96kHz from 4 to 8.
40 compressors and 20 EQs, sampled from vintage originals with a free expanding library online.
One of a Kind
The unique patented Dynamic Convolution process delivers unparalleled EQ and Compression emulations.
Can you hear the difference? Take the Challenge and find out.
Hybrid Super EQ
Create your own totally unique 7-band super EQ, built out of separate classic EQ bands.
Compressor 'Free' Mode
Original compressors with limited or absent controls suddenly become fully featured - yours to use as you choose.
Hardware-powered Plug-ins
16 instances of Liquid Mix run off the desktop hardware (24 with the optional expansion card installed), vastly reducing the impact on your CPU.*
Tactile Control Surface
Apply EQ and compression using hands-on tactile controls. Just plug in, power-up, and dial in the perfect mix.
Full Plug-in Operation
Each instance has a dedicated GUI which functions exactly like a plug-in, providing full recall within your session.
Desktop Metering
12 LED meters on the hardware controller display i/o levels and gain reduction alongside their respective controls.
Optional Expansion Card
The optional expansion card, which is easy to install and fits neatly into the underside of the unit, allows Liquid Mix 16 users to increase the number of channels at 44.1/48kHz from 16 to 24 and the number of channels at 88.2/96kHz from 4 to 8.
Liquid TechnologyBack top
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 RequirementsBack top
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 16 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 16 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 products and which have not endorsed Focusrite's LIQUID MIX products. 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 products, and to accurately describe the functionality of the Liquid Mix products. The Liquid Mix products are 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.
*Benefit from the onboard DSP is reduced when used within Pro Tools.
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 16 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 16 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 products and which have not endorsed Focusrite's LIQUID MIX products. 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 products, and to accurately describe the functionality of the Liquid Mix products. The Liquid Mix products are 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.
*Benefit from the onboard DSP is reduced when used within Pro Tools.
Operating SystemsBack top
Use our OS checker to find the latest operating system support for your product. OS CHECKER
Compatible with:
Windows Windows 7
Support is currently only available on Windows 7 when using the Windows Legacy FireWire driver, as explained here. Support for the Windows 7 FireWire driver should be available in the near future. Windows Vista - 64bit
Windows Vista
Mac 10.4
10.4.11 and above only. Windows XP - 64bit
Service Pack 2 and above only. Mac 10.5
Windows XP
Service Pack 2 and above only. Windows Windows 7 - 64bit
Support is currently only available on Windows 7 when using the Windows Legacy FireWire driver, as explained here. Support for the Windows 7 FireWire driver should be available in the near future.
NOT Compatible with:
Mac 10.3
Mac 10.6
Compatible with:
Windows Windows 7
Support is currently only available on Windows 7 when using the Windows Legacy FireWire driver, as explained here. Support for the Windows 7 FireWire driver should be available in the near future. Windows Vista - 64bit
Windows Vista
Mac 10.4
10.4.11 and above only. Windows XP - 64bit
Service Pack 2 and above only. Mac 10.5
Windows XP
Service Pack 2 and above only. Windows Windows 7 - 64bit
Support is currently only available on Windows 7 when using the Windows Legacy FireWire driver, as explained here. Support for the Windows 7 FireWire driver should be available in the near future.
NOT Compatible with:
Mac 10.3
Mac 10.6
OverviewBack top
Liquid Mix 16 is the latest product in Focusrite’s award-winning Liquid range, bringing the power of Liquid Mix to an even wider audience. Combining the same pool of classic EQ and Compressor emulations with a killer control surface, Liquid Mix 16 brings the sound of the obsolete, the priceless and the historically significant, within reach of even the most modest studio owner.Each of the sixteen mono channels provides Compressor and EQ emulations selectable from a huge pool of high-quality vintage and modern day classics. Forty Compressors and twenty EQs are available straight out of the box, with some additional emulations available for free online. As with the original Liquid Mix, a hybrid seven-band ‘super EQ’ is available in every instance, built out of separate classic EQ sections. Liquid Mix 16 also offers a ‘free’ mode for the compressor. Original compressors with limited or absent controls suddenly become fully featured - yours to use as you choose. Each channel appears as a separate VST/AU/RTAS effect within the sequencer and will work within all major applications, including Pro Tools.
The same optional expansion card is available for both Liquid Mix and Liquid Mix 16. With Liquid Mix 16, the card allows users to increase the number of available channels at 48kHz from 16 to 24 (sold separately).
Liquid Mix uses the same patented Dynamic Convolution process as Focusrite’s other Liquid products. 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. All this processing is done using onboard DSP, so the processing has a relatively low effect on your computer’s own CPU, (variable subject to the sequencer used). Liquid Mix 16s DSP is housed within an elegant desktop control solution and connects to the computer via Firewire, which also provides bus-powering. The physical metering, rotary controls and buttons from the original Liquid Mix are provided here. The hardware helps to provide a tactile ergonomic solution, placing the sounds of an array of classic processors at your fingertips. You can choose to control each channel either from the desktop control unit, or from within the sequencer or an alternative controller, using the same simple GUI from Liquid Mix, which functions exactly like a plug-in.
The Liquid range of products has won in excess of twenty awards to date, becoming a worldwide hit in the audio production world, from project studios to post production and broadcast facilities, not to mention the Live arena. Focusrite looks forward to bringing Liquid technology to a growing audience, providing the sound of vintage processing and the reliability of digital processing to studios the world over.
Liquid Mix uses the same patented Dynamic Convolution process as Focusrite’s other Liquid products. 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. All this processing is done using onboard DSP, so the processing has a relatively low effect on your computer’s own CPU, (variable subject to the sequencer used). Liquid Mix 16s DSP is housed within an elegant desktop control solution and connects to the computer via Firewire, which also provides bus-powering. The physical metering, rotary controls and buttons from the original Liquid Mix are provided here. The hardware helps to provide a tactile ergonomic solution, placing the sounds of an array of classic processors at your fingertips. You can choose to control each channel either from the desktop control unit, or from within the sequencer or an alternative controller, using the same simple GUI from Liquid Mix, which functions exactly like a plug-in.
The Liquid range of products has won in excess of twenty awards to date, becoming a worldwide hit in the audio production world, from project studios to post production and broadcast facilities, not to mention the Live arena. Focusrite looks forward to bringing Liquid technology to a growing audience, providing the sound of vintage processing and the reliability of digital processing to studios the world over.
SpecificationsBack top
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
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
Optional Expansion Card details
The card is suitable for those people interested in increasing the channel count. The channel count increases as follows:
Channel Counts:
• 44.1kHz/48kHz: 16 channels mono, (8 stereo) unexpanded. Expansion card provides 24 mono / 12 stereo
• 88.2/96kHz: 4 channels mono, (2 stereo) unexpanded. Expansion card provides 8 mono / 4 stereo
Weight
• 0.8kg
• 1.76lbs
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)
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
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
Optional Expansion Card details
The card is suitable for those people interested in increasing the channel count. The channel count increases as follows:
Channel Counts:
• 44.1kHz/48kHz: 16 channels mono, (8 stereo) unexpanded. Expansion card provides 24 mono / 12 stereo
• 88.2/96kHz: 4 channels mono, (2 stereo) unexpanded. Expansion card provides 8 mono / 4 stereo
Weight
• 0.8kg
• 1.76lbs
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 & SettingsBack top
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
Liquid Mix EQ Emulations
Liquid Mix Compressor Emulations
Liquid Mix Snapshots
Downloads
Liquid Mix Emulations (44.1kHz - 96kHz)The installers below provide the Liquid Mix emulations for sample rates 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz & 96kHz. The emulation files are the same for both Mac and Windows users, but you must run the installer for your particular platform.
These emulations are the same emulations found on all Liquid Mix DVDs 1.5 and above. We have simply repackaged the emulations into these installers in order to make installation easier.
Liquid Mix Emulations 44.1kHz
Liquid Mix Emulations 44.1kHz
Liquid Mix Emulations 48kHz
Liquid Mix Emulations 48kHz
Liquid Mix Emulations (88.2kHz - 96kHz)
Liquid Mix Emulations (88.2kHz - 96kHz)
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Liquid Mix 2.3.16 (VST2.4 Plugins for Intel Mac)(Cubase/Nuendo users only)
Steinberg VST 2.3 plugins are not supported on Intel-based Macs. If you want to use Liquid Mix on an Intel Mac, download this VST 2.4 plugins installer at the link below.
PLEASE NOTE: You must first run the standard Liquid Mix 2.3 installer before installing the VST2.4 plugins. After the Liquid Mix 2.3 installer is complete, run the VST2.4 plugins installer in order to replace the VST2.3 plugins with VST2.4 plugins.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If you are not using Cubase or Nuendo, do NOT download this update, as it can cause problems for the wrapped version of the Liquid Mix plug-in for Pro Tools.
Liquid Mix VST plugins are installed into:
/Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Plug-ins/VST/
Compatibility Issues: The VST 2.4 plugins are not supported on Power PC based Macs.
Liquid Mix 2.3.16 (VST2.4 Plugins for Intel Mac)(Cubase/Nuendo users only)
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Please read the Release Notes document at the link below to view the changes in this release.
PLEASE NOTE: The Liquid Mix emulations are not included with these installers. In order to use Liquid Mix, you must install the emulations. These are available for download from our website on the main Liquid Mix downloads page (scroll down to Liquid Mix Emulations). Instructions for installing the emulations can be found here .
Liquid Mix 2.3.16
Liquid Mix 2.3.16
Liquid Mix 2.3.16
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Reviews
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July 2008
"After a surprisingly short time the remote starts to disappear into the background - you'll find yourself reaching for it and making changes without the slight feeling of permanent distraction associated with editing settings on screen with a mouse."
"Sonically, Liquid Mix offers an impressive selection of emulated effects. Even though the functionality is limited to EQ and compression, it feels like a product that has been designed for studio engineers, rather than bedroom part-timers."
"There's something for everyone here, from grainy bright transistor effects to beefy 'valvification'. The plug-ins have a distinctive precision and body which is sweet without being thin..."
"As one of the more affordable options, there's a great deal to like about Liquid Mix. It's not a bedroom studio magic fairy dust machine, and it needs experienced ears to get the very best from it. But it feels and sounds like a professional tool - a remarkable achievement given the inclusion of a remote and the low price."
July 2008
"After a surprisingly short time the remote starts to disappear into the background - you'll find yourself reaching for it and making changes without the slight feeling of permanent distraction associated with editing settings on screen with a mouse."
"Sonically, Liquid Mix offers an impressive selection of emulated effects. Even though the functionality is limited to EQ and compression, it feels like a product that has been designed for studio engineers, rather than bedroom part-timers."
"There's something for everyone here, from grainy bright transistor effects to beefy 'valvification'. The plug-ins have a distinctive precision and body which is sweet without being thin..."
"As one of the more affordable options, there's a great deal to like about Liquid Mix. It's not a bedroom studio magic fairy dust machine, and it needs experienced ears to get the very best from it. But it feels and sounds like a professional tool - a remarkable achievement given the inclusion of a remote and the low price."
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