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Mixing

Mixing is the part of the production process where all recorded and arranged material is balanced in relative volume,

frequency, and dynamic content in order to achieve a desired cohesive sound.

The following chapter discusses basic aspects of mixing in Studio One, including the Console, the different types of

Channels, and the use of Inserts and Sends. Further information on mixing with Studio One can be found throughout this

manual.

The Console

Mixing in Studio One is primarily done in the Console. Open the Console by clicking on the [Mix] button or by pressing [F3]

on the keyboard.

Each channel of audio in your Song is represented by a Channel in the Console. Audio Tracks in the Arrange view are

directly represented by Audio Channels in the Console, whereas Instrument Tracks have no direct representation in the

Console. Instead, Instrument Channels represent the audio output of virtual instruments. There are several other

Channel types discussed below, including Input, Output, Bus, and FX Channels.

It is important to note that the Console opens by default in Small mode, and the following descriptions assume this mode is

engaged unless otherwise noted. For more on this topic, refer to the Alternative Console Layout section of this

chapter.

Channel Features

The following features are common to all Channels.

Input/Output

At the top of each Channel is a display of its configured Input and Output, with the Input shown at the top and the Output

below it. All Channels are configured with Main Out as their Output by default.

Audio Channels show the hardware audio input selection. Instrument Channels display the name of the virtual instrument

from which they get their input. Bus and FX Channels display a graphical count of the number of Tracks assigned or sent

to them, rather than a discrete display of input channels, as their input source is usually from multiple Channels. Click on

the Input area on a Bus or FX Channel to display a pop-up list of all assigned/sent Tracks. Clicking on a Track in this list

selects and expands that Track in the Mix view.

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