Moo X Mixer

The Moo X mixer plug-in is the world’s first fully automated hybrid mixing console under total software control.

Session recall is instant, and all mixer controls can be automated or saved as a preset. Features include channel equalization, analog compression and saturation, and a master section with stereo analog compression and saturation.

The Moo X Mixer plug-in can be operated as a single channel, called a Moo X Channel, in mono or stereo. A Moo X Channel can be placed on any track in a session, and operated as a regular plug-in. A single Moo X Channel can also be configured as the master, or Moo X Mixer. The Moo X Mixer can control all Moo X Channels in a session, and also process its audio input with an analog stereo master buss compressor and saturation circuit.

Features

Fully automated hybrid mixing console

Analog compression and saturation

Two-band Equalizer

Master stereo buss analog compressor and custom saturation circuit

Included with APB hardware purchase

Formats

AAX Native, AU, VST3

Each Moo X Mixer input channel has a two band equalizer designed for gentle adjustments. Each band offers a smooth curve and up to 12 dB or boost or cut. While the equalization response is purely digital, it is calibrated to compliment the Analog section processing.

Compression

The dynamic range compression is managed from a single compression control. The amount of compression and makeup gain are adjusted from a single control. A separate TC (time constant) control adjusts attack and release times. The compression process is done entirely in the analog domain using an available APB channel.

Saturation

After the dynamic range compression, a customized saturation circuit is available, complete with user control over the saturation amount. The saturation circuit is the last processing stage in the analog domain, and then the signal is converted back to the digital domain. Like all APB saturation circuits, the calibration is made to allow analog saturation, but prevent and digital clipping from occurring during the conversion process.

Master Buss Compression

After all the Moo X Mixer channels are processed, they are summed and sent to the Moo X Master Buss Compressor. This compressor is also entirely in the analog domain and has its own saturation circuit as well. All controls in the Master Buss Compressor are manual - threshold, make up gain, attack and release are user controllable. The compression ratio is fixed at a gentle ratio of 2.5:1.

Each Moo X channel contains an analog section consisting of a compression stage and a saturation stage, and a digital equalizer section. The equalizer can be pre or post the analog stage. The frequency response of the equalizer is calibrated to compliment the analog stage processing.

After the analog and equalizer sections, each Moo X channel is processed through a fader in the digital domain to keep the signal to noise ratio from the analog stage at maximum. Each Moo X channel can be soloed, muted, and/or phase inverted. All Moo X channels and stereo master have dedicated VU metering to monitor output levels or gain reduction amounts.

"Very shortly after trying the Moo X Mixer, you might find yourself wondering what you can sell in order to add another APB to your system!"

Sam Inglis

Sound on Sound (July 2020)

APB DEALERS

List of all APB dealers.

APB FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the APB.