Mixing; The Console - PRESONUS AudioBox Stereo Quick Start Manual

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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 channel types, and inserts and sends. For more advanced mixing topics, such as
automation, please refer to the later chapters.
9.1

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
9.1.1 Channel Features
Certain features are common to all Channels. The following sections outline these features.
9.1.2 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 shown at the bottom. All channels are configured with Main
Out as their output by default.
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