Avid Artist Series MC Mix
Artist Mix is an 8-fader control surface that offers greater speed and control than a mouse when mixing audio in any EUCON-enabled audio or video application. Get fast access to a variety of software functions right from the surface to adjust audio levels, plug-in parameters, panning, automation modes, and much more with excellent visual feedback all in a compact footprint that fits perfectly between your keyboard and screen.
Take your mixing to a new level with Artist Mix, a sleek control surface that gives you the feel and deep software integration of a professional console at a more affordable price. Mix with a level of speed and control simply not possible when mixing with just a mouse. And get fast access to a variety of software functions right from the surface to adjust audio levels, plug-in parameters, panning, automation modes, and much more with excellent visual feedback all in a compact footprint that fits perfectly between your keyboard and screen.
Artist Mix features EUCON (Extended User Control), a high-speed open control protocol that has been adopted by many of the world's leading software developers. Pro Tools, Media Composer, Apple Logic, Apple Final Cut Pro, Steinberg Cubase, and many other applications support EUCON, giving you highly responsive control over almost all software functions. You gain a tightly connected experience in which the control surface acts and feels like a physical extension of your software.
Key Features
- 8 touch-sensitive 100mm long throw motorized faders
- 8 touch-sensitive rotary encoders
- 8 high-resolution OLED displays
- Ethernet connectivity for high-speed, high-resolution control
- Footswitch jack to punch in and out of recording
- Supports EUCON, HUI and Mackie Control protocols
- Controls multiple applications & workstations
- Slim, compact design for easy studio integration and portability
- Touch-sensitive Rotary Encoders and Knob Select/On Keys (8)
- Touch-sensitive Motorized Faders (8)
- Record/Automation Keys
- Select/Assign Keys
- Knob Set Selector Keys
- Shift Keys
- Footswitch Jack
- Ethernet Port
- Application/Workstation Change
- Solo/Mute/Transport Keys
- Track Navigation
- OLED Displays (8)
Specifications
- Dimensions: 16.8" x 9.5" x 1.2" (420mm x 238mm x 30mm)
- Weight: 4.8 lbs (2.2kg)
- Line voltage: 100 - 240V AC
- Frequency 50Hz to 60Hz
System Requirements
Mac
- Mac OS X 10.5 or higher (32- or 64-bit)
- Intel processor (no PowerPC support)
- 1 GB RAM (2 GB or more recommended)
- 500 MB free hard disk space
- 1 available 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port*
PC
- Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate (32- or 64-bit)
- 1 GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
- 1 GB RAM (32-bit) / 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
- 500 MB free hard disk space
- 1 available 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port*
* Ethernet hub or switch required to connect additional units or to connect to a network
With Artist Mix, you gain deep, integrated control over your favorite EUCON-enabled creative applications, such as Pro Tools 9, Media Composer, Logic, Nuendo, Cubase, Maestro, and more. EUCON carries high-resolution control information for faders, knobs, displays, and more between Artist Mix and whatever application is in focus on your computer. This enables you to quickly switch between multiple applications?and even workstations?at the touch of a button, with all controls and displays automatically matching the selected application.
High-resolution, high-speed control
With 8x the resolution and 250x the speed of MIDI, EUCON gives you powerful, highly responsive tactile control that feels like mixing on a professional console.
Work with multiple applications
Speed up modern, multi-app workflows with seamless app switching?Artist Mix instantly adapts to your current app.
Control multiple workstations
Access any workstation running EUCON-enabled software on your extended network, with keyboard and mouse commands automatically forwarded to the selected workstation?ideal for multi-workstation workflows and facilities with machine rooms.
Customize for your needs
Connect multiple Artist Series controllers to function as one extended control surface or use them independently, and customize the controls to meet your needs. Set control sensitivity, lock fader channels to session tracks as ?Layouts? that save with the project, and more.
Future proof
Avid and its development partners continue to develop EUCON, making it easy to add new features and functionality to your favorite software through updates. EUCON even supports HUI and Mackie Control protocols for even greater flexibility.
Mix with precision
Get accurate and smooth mixing control through eight high-quality, motorized, touch-sensitive, 100mm long throw faders. Easily select tracks for
What's Included
- Artist Mix controller
- Artist Series DVD-ROM (includes software and electronic user guides)
- Ethernet crossover cable
- Riser brackets (2)
- Universal AC power adaptor
- Quick Setup guide
- Registration card