MixStrip

MixStrip features a collection of audio processing modules that can be dynamically added, removed, and reordered per audio track, Instrument track and bus in the Inspector. Combining equalization, saturation modeling, volume maximizer, and reverb in one convenient processor, MixStrip is designed to make it fast and easy to enhance any track or bus.

Figure 254. MixStrip provides equalizer, saturation, volume maximizer, and reverb processing for each channel.

A. Curve EQ B. GRIT (saturation) C. MAX (volume maximizer) D. SPACE (reverb/ambience) 

Music Creator includes the following MixStrip modules:

Curve EQ. The Curve EQ module allows you to fine tune the frequency spectrum of your music or sound. You have control over four individual bands, which allows you to attenuate or boost specific frequency ranges and shape the overall characteristics of the audio signal. Equalization may also be applied creatively, to add presence or enhance certain frequencies, to remove noise, hum or low-end rumble, for special effects or numerous other purposes. For more information, see Curve EQ module.

Style Dial FX. Style Dial FX are powerful audio processing modules with a simple user interface. Each Style Dial FX module features only a single knob that lets you dial in the desired effect. The knob range goes from subtle to fully processed. Music Creator includes the following Style Dial FX:

GRIT (saturation). Digital audio recordings can sometimes sound sterile and lifeless. The GRIT module provides smooth frequency saturation operation for adding just the right amount of tube warmth to any track. Dial in anything from warm tube sound to more of a modern amp overdrive. For details, see GRIT (saturation) module.

MAX (volume maximizer). The MAX module is a one-knob volume maximizer that transparently increases the overall sound loudness of a track or bus by reducing the dynamic range. Use MAX as a convenient track leveler and compressor. For details, see MAX (volume maximizer) module.

SPACE (reverb/ambience). The SPACE module adds reverb/ambience to the audio signal. Simulate environments from small rooms to huge halls. The space gets increasingly larger as you increase the knob value. For details, see SPACE (reverb/ambience) module.

Additional modules will be available in the future from Cakewalk and third party vendors.

To show/hide MixStrip

To show/hide MixStrip in the Inspector, click the MixStrip button at the top of the Inspector, or press CTRL+I.

 

Figure 255. Click the MixStrip button at the top of the Inspector to show the MixStrip.

 

Note: If the Inspector is collapsed, the MixStrip button looks like .

 

See:

Using MixStrip

MixStrip controls

Curve EQ module

GRIT (saturation) module

MAX (volume maximizer) module

SPACE (reverb/ambience) module

 

See also:

Track Inspector overview

Console view

Mixing