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USER MANUAL
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Table of Contents
English1
Contents2
Chapter 1 – Overview11
1.1 – Interface12
1.2 – Rack View – Plug-in 12
1.3 – Rack View – Standalone13
1.4 – Racks Overview – Standalone13
1.5 – Edit Panel – Plug-in and Standalone versions14
1.6 – Settings Panel and I/O Setup panel - Standalone14
1.7 – Features15
Chapter 2 – The Standalone application16
2.1 – Using MixBox as a standalone application16
2.2 – The Standalone Top Bar17
2.2.1 – Racks Overview button17
2.2.2 – Song Preset field18
2.2.3 – Racks Navigation tool19
2.2.4 – Settings menu19
2.2.5 – I/O Setup20
2.2.6 – Info23
2.2.7 – Registration Lock23
2.3 – The Standalone Left and Right Bars24
2.4 – Rack Edit Panel26
2.5 – The Bottom Bar27
2.6 – The Module Selector28
Chapter 3 – The Plug-in29
3.1 – Synching to the Host Application’s Tempo29
3.1.1 – DAW Automations29
3.2 – The Plug-in Top Bar30
3.2.1 – Mini Rack and Full Rack Views button30
3.2.2 – The Module Selector 31
3.2.3 – Info button32
3.2.4 – Registration Lock32
3.3 – The Plug-in Left and Right Bars32
3.4 – Rack Edit Panel34
3.5 – The Bottom Bar35
Chapter 4 – The Modules36
4.1 – AMPS37
4.1.1 – American Vintage T37
4.1.2 – British Tube Lead 37
4.1.3 – Cabinet38
4.1.4 – Flexi Amp38

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4.1.5 – Jazz Amp 12039

4.1.6 – Modern Tube Lead39
4.1.7 – Preamp40
4.1.8 – SVT Classic40
4.1.9 – Tone Control41
4.2 – CHANNEL STRIP 42
4.2.1 – Channel Strip42
4.2.2 – EQ 8142
4.2.3 – EQ Comp 43
4.2.4 – EQ PA43
4.3 – DELAY 44
4.3.1 – Digital Delay44
4.3.2 – Reverb Delay 44
4.3.3 – Tape Echo45
4.4 – DISTORTION 46
4.4.1 – Crusher 46
4.4.2 – Distortion46
4.4.3 – Lo-Fi 47
4.4.4 – Overdrive47
4.4.5 – Overscream48
4.5 – DYNAMICS 49
4.5.1 – Black 76 49
4.5.2 – British Dynamics 49
4.5.3 – Bus Compressor50
4.5.4 – Compressor 50
4.5.5 – De-Esser51
4.5.6 – Limiter51
4.5.7 – Model 670 52
4.5.8 – White 2A52
4.6 – EQ 53
4.6.1 – British Eq 53
4.6.2 – EQ PG53
4.6.3 – Parametric EQ 54
4.6.4 – Vintage EQ-1A54
4.7 – FILTER 55
4.7.1 – Env Filter 55
4.7.2 – Filter Formant55
4.7.3 – Filter Phaser 56
4.7.4 – Filter C56
4.7.5 – Filter M 57
4.7.6 – Filter O57
4.7.7 – Filter R 58
4.7.8 – LFO Filter58

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4.7.9 – Multi Filter 59

4.7.10 – Wah 4759
4.8 – MODULATION 60
4.8.1 – AM Modulator 60
4.8.2 – Auto Pan60
4.8.3 – Chorus 61
4.8.4 – Chorus C161
4.8.5 – Electric Flanger 62
4.8.6 – Ensemble62
4.8.7 – Env Flanger 63
4.8.8 – Flanger63
4.8.9 – FM Modulator 64
4.8.10 – Multi Chorus64
4.8.11 – Opto Tremolo 65
4.8.12 – Phaser65
4.8.13 – Rotary Speaker 66
4.8.14 – Slicer66
4.8.15 – Small Phazer 67
4.8.16 – Tremolo67
4.8.17 – Uni-V 68
4.9 – REVERB 69
4.9.1 – Ambience69
4.9.2 – Convo Room69
4.9.3 – Digital Reverb 70
4.9.4 – Hall Reverb70
4.9.5 – Inverse Reverb 71
4.9.6 – Plate Reverb71
4.9.7 – Room Reverb 72
4.9.8 – Spring Reverb72
4.9.9 – Stereo Imager 73
4.10 – SATURATION 74
4.10.1 – Phonograph74
4.10.2 – Saturator X 74
4.10.3 – Tape Cassette75

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Chapter 1 – Overview

MixBox is an infinitely configurable and portable virtual rack available both as a plug-in and as a standalone
version.

The idea stems from our mission to recreate a software product that brings the analog feeling of using the iconic
SSL analog processing for the API 500 format rack. SSL’s range of modules for the 500 series rack format made
the history of analog processors for the best mixing console ever made.

MixBox consists of 71 modules ported from acclaimed suites of T-RackS, SampleTank, and AmpliTube, divided
into categories to insert in the chain as you wish, that are easily interchangeable with plenty of features for the
best mixing experience.

The plug-in reproduces the size of a single rack with 8 slots and up to 8 insertable and interchangeable
modules. In the standalone version, you can set up as many as 8 racks and then combine and assign them to
your audio device outputs to combine a total of 64 modules.

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1.1 – Interface
MixBox provides an extremely user-friendly consolidated interface that lets you browse, load, edit and mix the
sounds you want fast. There are 3 primary windows:

1.2 – Rack View – Plug-in

This is the main interface for MixBox plug-in and the default view when MixBox is launched within a DAW. A
full rack is displayed. From here you can choose to load up to 8 modules. By default, the view is minimized to
display 4 modules to let you work on your project with no wasted screen space. If you prefer to switch to the full
rack view and display 8 modules, simply click the “arrows” button positioned in the top-left corner of the GUI.

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1.3 – Rack View – Standalone

This is the main interface for MixBox standalone and the default view when MixBox application is launched. One
full rack is displayed, but you can access up to 8 full racks by using the navigation bar at the top of the interface
displaying thumbnails of the 8 racks.

1.4 – Racks Overview – Standalone

Use this section to manage all the racks included in the standalone version.

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1.5 – Edit Panel – Plug-in and Standalone versions

Use the Rack Edit Panel to manage each single module included in the rack, available in both the plug-in and
standalone versions.

1.6 – Settings Panel and I/O Setup panel - Standalone

Settings panel for the MixBox standalone version.

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Setup I/O panel for the MixBox standalone version.

The Setup I/O panel lets you route the inputs and outputs of each rack to your audio device channels.

1.7 – Features

• Create your own custom channel strips

• 71 FX from T-RackS, AmpliTube & SampleTank
• Includes Dynamics, EQ, Filter, Modulation, Channel Strips, Reverb, Delay, Distortion, Amps and Saturation
• Chain up to 8 moodules into a single rack
• Over 600 presets
• Full & mini rack views to fit your workflow
• Independent solo and gain control for every module
• Independent Dry/Wet control for every module
• Side-chain input for advanced processing
• Infinite undo/redo actions
• Standalone version hosts up to 8 full racks for live mixing

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Chapter 2 – The Standalone application

MixBox can be used as a standalone application or as a plug-in. MixBox standalone is a version of the plug-in
designed specially for live purposes.

2.1 – Using MixBox as a standalone application

Launch MixBox from your applications folder to use it without a host application such as a digital audio
workstation (DAW). This allows MixBox to have all the functionality and flexibility of the plug-in in a self-contained
software application. Also, the standalone version is lets you use up to 8 different racks simultaneously, with a
total maximum number of 64 insertable modules. For example, you can use MixBox for live performances when
there is no need for a complex sequencer setup or in a second computer that is dedicated to virtual instruments.

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2.2 – The Standalone Top Bar

The MixBox standalone Top Bar is composed of several elements. From the left:

2.2.1 – Racks Overview button

Click the Overview button positioned at the top left corner of the GUI to open the Overview Panel. From here, you
can manage all your 8 racks into one single panel. The racks are arranged vertically and numbered from 1 to 8.
Modules displayed inside the rack can be swapped with each other. Simply click and hold the module name, and
then drag it to the desired position. When clicked, the module will highlight in a bright orange color.

On/Off button: Click to bypass or activate each rack individually.

Load Module: Load up to 8 module per rack by clicking on the arrows. Each arrow opens a drop-down menu
showing the module categories. Select your desired module, and click to load it.

Input/Output knobs: the In/Out knobs let you set the input and output level of each rack individually.

Input/Output channels: Click these two buttons to open a drop-down menu. From here it is possible to visualize
the current Input or Output audio channels routed to the rack. Click “Setup” to open the I/O Setup panel and
set up a different routing configuration. Click “Disconnect” to remove the current routed channel from the rack
configuration.

Sidechain On/Off: Activate or Deactivate the sidechain on the rack.

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Sidechain In: Click this field to select an input audio channel to act as a sidechain signal.

Sidechain Monitor: Click the speaker icon button to monitor the audio signal provided by the Sidechain In.

Rename a Rack: Double-click on the “Rack” label and rename as desired.

2.2.2 – Song Preset field

Click the song preset field located at the top left corner of the GUI.
To Save a Song Preset:

Click the Song preset field, and then click “Save As.” This panel will appear:

Name: Insert a name for your current song preset

Folder: By default, presets are stored at /User/Documents/IK Multimedia/MixBox/Song Presets. Click this field
if you want to create and use a different folder for your song preset.

Once done, click Save to close the panel.

To Load a Song Preset, click the Song Preset field to open a list of all the saved presets, then click the Preset
you want to load.

Click Init to initialize your current song preset.

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2.2.3 – Racks Navigation tool

In the Top bar, the 8 racks are displayed as thumbnails. To select a different rack, click one of the thumbnails,
and an orange rectangle will indicate the selected rack. To bypass a rack, simply click the On/Off button
positioned next to each thumbnail.

Each rack thumbnail shows all the inserted modules miniatures as well. While processing audio, above each
module a green or red LED light will show you the current signal status of each loaded module. Use this tool
to monitor all your playing modules and see at a glance which one is clipping during the processing. Under the
rack thumbnail, there are also two other small rectangular LED lights indicating the input and output of the entire
rack. Use this tool to monitor the rack input and output signals. Red light indicates a clipping signal, green light
indicates that the signal is ok.

2.2.4 – Settings menu

In the standalone version, it’s very easy to configure your audio settings and manage the racks routing thanks to
the I/O Setup panel. Click the Gear icon located at the top right corner of the interface.

Click the Audio / MIDI tab to set up your audio input and output and MIDI input. MixBox is compatible with any
ASIO or Direct Audio audio interface in Windows and any Core Audio-compatible audio interface on macOS.

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Input device: Choose which input available audio interface you want to use with MixBox.

Output device: Choose which available output audio interface you want to use with MixBox.

Sample Rate and Buffer Size: The sample rate and buffer sizes drop-down menus let you choose your settings
for MixBox. These settings are dependent on the audio interface as not all audio interfaces provide the same
sample rate or buffer setting options. For the best performance in MixBox standalone, set the buffer as low as
possible without hearing clicks and pops. This will provide the lowest amount of latency. Higher sample rates
such as 96kHz will deliver better sound quality but at the expense of a higher CPU load.

MIDI Input: This option is dedicated to those two MixBox effects which support incoming MIDI notes: AM
Modulator and FM Modulator. Select any MIDI interface supported by computer’s operating system you want to
use for sending MIDI notes to MixBox.

2.2.5 – I/O Setup

From the I/O Setup panel, you can manage all your MixBox racks I/O and route them through your audio
interface channels. From here it is also possible to set your racks as mono or stereo, display the audio driver in
use and load/save your setting configurations.

From the matrix displayed in the Setup I/O, click Input to configure the racks’ Input channels. Click Output to
configure the racks’ Output channels.

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Driver: displays the currently audio driver in use on your machine.

Input/Output column: in this column the Input/Output channels are displayed vertically, and each rack is
numbered from 1 to 8

Format: Indicates if the rack is mono or stereo. An icon with one circle indicates the rack is mono, and an icon
with two circles intersected the rack is stereo. Click the icon to change from mono to stereo and from stereo
to mono. When choosing a format, also the rack input and output LEDs meters will change accordingly on the
GUI. For example, if you choose to have a rack input as mono, you will see the rack input LED meter positioned
in the Left Bar of the GUI displayed as a single column, indicating that the input is mono.

Check the boxes corresponding to the channels you want to assign. The first click will assign the Left channel,
the second will assign the Right channel. If the rack is mono , a “M” will appear when checking the box,
indicating the channel as mono.

PLEASE NOTE: The same input channel can be connected to more than one rack, thus sending the same input
to multiple racks simultaneously. However, a physical output channel can be connected to only one rack. Two or
more racks cannot share the same output.

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Load and Save

Use the Load and Save buttons located at the bottom right of the I/O Setup panel to save and load your
settings configuration into your preferred preset folder.

Click the Save button in order to save your I/O configuration preset. This dialog will appear:

Type your preset name and click save. Click Cancel to abort the operation.

Click the Load button to load your previously saved I/O configuration preset. A native OS dialog will appear.
Look for your preset, and click the Load button. Your preset is now loaded and ready to use.

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PLEASE NOTE: if you try to load a setting configuration that was made with an audio interface that had more
channels than those available on the current audio interface in use, an alert message will appear informing you
that the saved configurations cannot be applied to the current audio interface.

2.2.6 – Info
Click the Info tab to find the specific software version number of MixBox along with additional information about
the product.

2.2.7 – Registration Lock

Click the lock to launch the IK Product Manager, the utility tool to manage and register all your IK products.

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2.3 – The Standalone Left and Right Bars

The left and right bars display the Input and the Output of the rack.

In the left bar, the following controls are available:

Input channel: Click on this button to display a drop-down menu. From here it is possible to
see the current Input audio channels routed to the rack. Click “Setup” to open the I/O Setup
panel and set up a different routing configuration. Click “Disconnect” to remove the current
routed channel from the rack configuration. This control is mirrored to the same control in the
Overview.

Input meter: The LED stereo meter indicates the input signal level. A numeric meter under the
LED one indicates the input signal level in dB with a numeric readout hold for 1.5 seconds.
If your rack input is mono, then the meter will be displayed as a single column. If your rack
input is stereo, the meter will be displayed as double, indicating the Left and Right channels.

Input level slider: The analog-style level slider lets you manage the input level of the rack.
Click and drag the volume slider up and down to change the volume of the rack. The volume
setting is displayed in decibels (dB).

Sidechain In: Click this field to select an input audio channel to act as a sidechain signal. This
control is mirrored to the same Sidechain In control displayed on each rack in the Overview
panel.

Sidechain Monitor: Click the speaker icon button to monitor the audio signal provided by the
Sidechain In. This control is mirrored to the same Sidechain In control displayed on each rack
in the Overview panel.

Dry/Wet Panel: Click on the MIX icon to disclose a panel under the modules GUI. From here,
you can use the MIX slider to manage the Dry/Wet control on every single MixBox module.
Use this control as a creative tool to help you achieving the best results on your audio
processing. Conversely, click on the “Rack” button positioned in the bottom-left corner to
display the Dry/Wet slider of the entire rack.

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In the right bar, the following controls are available:

Output channel: Click this button to display a drop-down menu. From here it is possible to
visualize the current Output audio channels routed to the rack. Click “Setup” to open the I/O
Setup panel and setup a different routing configuration. Click “Disconnect” to remove the
current routed channel from the rack configuration. This control is mirrored to the same control
in the Overview panel.

Output meter: The LED light mono or stereo meter indicates the output signal level.
A numeric meter under the LED one, indicates the output signal level in dB with a numeric
readout hold for 1.5 seconds. If your rack Output is stereo, the meter will be displayed as
double, indicating the Left and Right channels.

Output level slider: The analog style level slider let you manage the output level of the rack.
Click and drag the volume slider up and down to change the volume of the rack. The volume
setting is displayed in decibels (dB).

Rack Usage: Monitor your CPU usage, displayed in percent.

Rack Edit Panel Button: clicking the button positioned at the bottom of the right bar, will
open the Rack Edit panel.

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2.4 – Rack Edit Panel

Click the button positioned at the bottom of the right bar to open the Rack Edit panel.

From the Rack Edit panel, it is possible to manage each module contained in rack individually. Modules are
numbered from 1 to 8. From here, each module has its own output level slider and Solo button. Additionally,
sidechain enabled modules display the Sidechain On/Off button.

Each module includes:

Module Selector: Click the module name to display a drop-down menu. From here you can load a module,
choosing from 10 module categories.

Module Level LED light: The LED light located on top of the sliders shows you if the module signal is clipping.
Red light when the module signal is clipping, green light when the module signal is ok.

Output Level Slider: Click and drag the volume slider up and down to change the volume of each module. The
volume setting is displayed in decibels (dB).

Solo button: Click the Solo button to exclude the audio coming from the rest of the rack and listen to the
selected module individually.

Sidechain: Some of the Dynamics modules available display the sidechain control. This switch button lets you
activate the sidechain on the selected module.

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2.5 – The Bottom Bar

Module Preset Button: click the Module Preset button positioned in the left corner to open the modules preset
field. From here, each module of the rack shows its preset name.

To save a module preset, simply click on the name field, a dropdown menu will appear:

Click “Save” to overwrite your current module preset. Click “Save As” if you want to save it as a new preset.
Click “Delete” if you want to delete the preset.

Rack: Indicates the number of displayed rack. Click on the rack number to disclose a drop-down menu. Click
and select a different rack number to display a different rack in the Rack View panel.

Rack Preset: In this field, the rack preset is displayed. Click it to disclose a drop-down menu showing the
previously saved presets and the “Save”, “Save As” , “Delete”, “Copy” and “Init” options.
Click “Save” to overwrite your current rack preset, “Save As” if you want to save it as a new preset.
Click “Delete” if you want to delete the preset, “Init” to initialize the rack configuration and display an empty
rack.
Click “Copy” if you want to copy the entire rack configuration and all the included modules and paste it into
another rack.

Undo/Redo buttons: The Undo/Redo arrows let you move backward and forward into the plug-in rack and
restore previous settings. The Undo/Redo button can move backwards/forward and infinite number of times.

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2.6 – The Module Selector

The module selectors are numbered from 1 to 8.

Bypass button: Each module includes a Bypass button. Click it to activate/deactivate the module.

Module Name: Click this field to display all the module categories. From here, you can select the module to be
loaded in the rack. Select “Empty” if you want no module to be loaded in the rack.

Please refer to the Module’s chapter for a detailed explanation of the modules and their controls.

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Chapter 3 – The Plug-in

In addition to a standalone application, MixBox also works as an Audio Units, AAX or VST plug-in instrument in
major host applications such as Logic, Pro Tools, Cubase, Digital Performer, Live and others. Consult your host
application’s user guide for specific instructions on how to use virtual instruments.

Unlike the standalone version, the MixBox plug-in is limited to using one single rack per time, allowing a much
faster and more instant workflow. Of course, you can instantiate it on several tracks in order to create as much
racks as you want.

3.1 – Synching to the Host Application’s Tempo

When MixBox is used as a plug-in within a DAW or other host application, it automatically synchronizes its
global tempo to that of the host application.

3.1.1 – DAW Automations

In the MixBox plugin, all the Rack and Module parameters can be controlled via DAW automations. Please refer
to you DAW manual on how to manage automations.

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3.2 – The Plug-in Top Bar

The MixBox plug-in Top Bar is composed by several elements. From the left:

3.2.1 – Mini Rack and Full Rack Views button

By default, when opening the MixBox plug-in the Mini Rack view is enabled. Mini Rack view displays only 4
modules instead of 8 and lets you scroll through the 8 modules using the horizontal scroll bar positioned at the
bottom of the rack. The Mini Rack view lets you work on your project with no screen space wasted. If you prefer
to switch to the full rack view and display 8 modules, then simply click the “arrows” button positioned in the top-
left corner of the top bar.

Mini Rack view:

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Full Rack view:

3.2.2 – The Module Selector

The module selectors are numbered from 1 to 8.

Bypass button: Each module includes a Bypass button. Click it to activate/deactivate the module.

Module Name: Click this field to display all the module categories. From here you can select the module to be
loaded in the rack. Select “Empty” if you want no module to be loaded in the rack.

Please refer to the Modules Chapter for a detailed explanation of the modules and their controls.

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3.2.3 – Info button

Click the Info button to find the specific software version number of MixBox along with additional information
about the product.

3.2.4 – Registration Lock

Click the lock to launch the IK Product Manager, the utility tool to manage and register all your IK products.

3.3 – The Plug-in Left and Right Bars

The left and right bars display the Input and the Output of the rack.

In the left bar, the following controls are available:

Input meter: The LED stereo meter indicates the input signal level. A numeric meter is
displayed under the LED meter to indicate the input signal level in dB with a numeric readout
hold for 1.5 seconds. If your rack input is mono, then the meter will be displayed as a single
column. If your rack input is stereo, the meter will be displayed as double, indicating the Left
and Right channels.

Input level slider: The analog style level slider let you manage the input level of the rack.
Click and drag the volume slider up and down to change the volume of the rack. The volume
setting is displayed in decibels (dB).

Dry/Wet Panel: Click on the MIX icon to disclose a panel under the modules GUI. From
here, you can use the MIX slider to manage the Dry/Wet control on every single MixBox
module. Use this control as a creative tool to help you achieving the best results on your audio
processing. Conversely, click on the “Rack” button positioned in the bottom-left corner to
display the Dry/Wet slider of the entire rack.

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In the right bar, the following controls are available:

Output meter: The LED stereo meter indicates the output signal level. A numeric meter is
displayed under the LED meter to indicate the output signal level in dB with a numeric readout
hold for 1.5 seconds. If your rack output is mono, then the meter will be displayed as a single
column. If your rack output is stereo, the meter will be displayed as double, indicating the Left
and Right channels.

Output level slider: The analog style level slider let you manage the output level of the rack.
Click and drag the volume slider up and down to change the volume of the rack. The volume
setting is displayed in decibels (dB).

Rack Power Button: The analog style switch control let you enable/disable the rack as
a bypass button. The red LED light on indicates that the rack in active, red LED light off
indicates the rack as bypassed.

Rack Edit Panel Button: Clicking the button located at the bottom of the right bar opens the
Rack Edit panel.

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3.4 – Rack Edit Panel

Click the button located at the bottom of the right bar to open the Rack Edit panel.

From the Rack Edit panel, it is possible to manage each module contained in rack individually. Modules are
numbered from 1 to 8. From here, each module has its own output level slider and Solo button. Additionally,
sidechain enabled modules display the Sidechain On/Off button

Each module includes:

Module Selector: Click the module name to display a drop-down menu. From here you can load a module,
choosing from 10 module categories.

Module Level LED light: The LED light positioned on top of the sliders informs you if the module signal is
clipping. Red light when the module signal is clipping, green light when the module signal is ok.

Output Level Slider: Click and drag the volume slider up and down to change the volume of each module.
The volume setting is displayed in decibels (dB).

Solo button: Click the Solo button to exclude the audio coming from the rest of the rack and listen to the
selected module individually.

Sidechain: Some of the Dynamics modules available display the sidechain control. This switch button let you
activate the sidechain on the selected module. Once activated the sidechain control, proceed by enabling the
sidechain signal from your DAW track. Refer to your DAW manual for how to enable the track for sidechain input.

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3.5 – The Bottom Bar

Module Preset Button: Click the Module Preset button positioned in the bottom bar left corner to open the modules
preset field. From here, each module of the rack shows its preset name.

To save a module preset, simply click on the name field, a dropdown menu will appear:

Click Save to overwrite your current module preset. Click “Save” for saving your current preset, “Save As” if you want
to save it as a new preset and “Delete” if you want to delete the preset.

Rack Preset: In this field, the rack preset is displayed. Click it to disclose a drop-down menu showing the
previously saved presets and the “Save”, “Save As” , “Delete”, “Copy” and “Init” options.
Click “Save” to overwrite your current rack preset, “Save As” if you want to save it as a new preset.
Click “Delete” if you want to delete the preset, “Init” to initialize the rack configuration and display an empty rack.
Click “Copy” if you want to copy the entire rack configuration and all the included modules and paste it to another
instance of MixBox plugin.

Undo/Redo buttons: The Undo/Redo arrows let you move backward and forward into the plug-in rack and restore
previous settings. The Undo/Redo button can move backwards/forward and infinite number of times.

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Chapter 4 – The Modules

MixBox included 71 insertable modules, divided in 10 categories:

Amps, Channel Strip, Delay, Distortion, Dynamics, EQ, Filter, Modulation, Reverb and Saturation.

Each module is interchangeable and can be swapped with another within the rack.

You can load or save Moule Presets from the drop-down menu at the top of each effect slot. Bypass individual
modules by clicking the power button icon at the top of each effect slot. Bypass the entire Effects Rack by
clicking the power button icon at the right of the rack.

Following is a description of each module available in MixBox.

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4.1 – AMPS

4.1.1 – American Vintage T

Based on Fender® Twin Reverb® Silverface that went into production in 1968. It
included a spring reverb and was equipped with 2x12” J.B. Lansing® speakers.

4.1.2 – British Tube Lead

Based on Marshall® JCM900TM.

This model is capable of great rock tone, leads, and heavy crunch. While grittier and a
little more aggressive, it still has the classic tone that has made this family of amps a
household name in Rock Guitar.

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4.1.3 – Cabinet

This processor emulates with great accuracy the frequency response of some of the
best guitar cabinets. This effect is extremely useful when you need to add a ‘mid-range’
character to any kind of sound, to give a more realistic character without using an
equalizer.

4.1.4 – Flexi Amp

This processor emulates with great accuracy the some of the best guitar amplifiers and
cabinets with lower CPU usage. This effect is extremely useful when you need to add
overdrive, tonal color or even just an additional midrange character to any kind of sound
for a more realistic quality without using a traditional equalizer.

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4.1.5 – Jazz Amp 120

Based on Roland® JC-120TM.

It may have Jazz in its name, but this versatile clean sound can be heard in many genres.
Many of the top metal players keep this not-so-secret weapon in the studio for great
clean sounds.

4.1.6 – Modern Tube Lead

Based on Mesa/Boogie® Dual Rectifier®.

This amp is a model of one of the leaders in hard, driven rock tones made today.
Capable of searing leads and heavy crunch, this amp has been rectified to create a
modern rock tone that is hard to beat.

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4.1.7 – Preamp

This analog modeled processor emulates the first stage of some of the most acclaimed
classic tube guitar amplifiers.

4.1.8 – SVT Classic

Based on the Ampeg® SVT-CLASSIC® Model.

This is the authentic and classic Ampeg tube sound. This all-tube bass head delivers a
warm, harmonically rich and punchy sound that is a trademark for the rock bass sound,
both live and in the studio. The SVT-Classic is the amp that created the rock bass sound.

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4.1.9 – Tone Control

A classic tube tone control that recreates the tone shaping stage found on the best tube
amplifiers. The Tone Control effect can deliver incredible presence and warmth to the
sound.

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4.2 – CHANNEL STRIP

4.2.1 – Channel Strip

The Channel Strip effect is a full recording channel equalizer and compressor with clean,
uncolored processing along with additional “Sub” and “Air” program EQ bands that have
a vintage tube flavor.

4.2.2 – EQ 81

The EQ 81 delivers that legendary British warmth and tone with a few twists.T he key
here is in the versatility of the EQ section sporting four independent bands rounded
out by high and low pass filters. This effect is particularly useful when a more precise
intervention on a track is needed, still maintaining tone and organic, analog warmth in the
signal path.

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4.2.3 – EQ Comp

This effect features a semi-parametric EQ and an easy-to-use compressor. Both units

are very high quality, giving a very musical sounding equalizer and an “analog-style”
compression.

4.2.4 – EQ PA

The EQ PA is based on one of the most famous classic American EQ circuit designs.
This three-band delivers a thick sound and excellent tone shaping capabilities thanks to
it’s proportional Q design and added preamp stage which will impart a distinctly “fat and
punchy” sonic character.

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4.3 – DELAY

4.3.1 – Digital Delay

This classic digital delay is an effect that adds echo to the sound.

4.3.2 – Reverb Delay

This effect combines reverberation with delay mixed in for a spacious effect.

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4.3.3 – Tape Echo

A spot-on emulation of one of the classic tape echo units of all time. To go along with
its cool vintage sound, we added some great modern features, like stereo operation,
separate delay times on L&R, and syncing to host tempo.

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4.4 – DISTORTION

4.4.1 – Crusher

This model alters the sound of the input signal by changing the sample-rate, cutoff
frequency and by distorting it. This effect can produce very aggressive distorted sounds,
more pronounced than overdrive stompboxes. The Low pass filter is very creative when
combined to high distortion levels.

4.4.2 – Distortion

This effect simulates the distortion occurring as you raise the gain of an amplifier.

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4.4.3 – Lo-Fi

Lo-Fi degrades the audio quality to simulate a “Lo-Fidelity” sound. In MixBox, this effect
is designed to be used as a speaker and cabinet simulator, too.

4.4.4 – Overdrive

This entirely analog modeled Overdrive recreates the tone of one of the best overdrive
stompboxes.

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4.4.5 – Overscream

Based on Ibanez® Tube Screamer.

This is a model of a classic overdrive/distortion pedal which has become the go-to
overdrive pedal for some of the most influential guitar players of all time. Its basic
controls make it easy to dial in the exact sound you want.

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4.5 – DYNAMICS

4.5.1 – Black 76

The Black 76 Limiting Amplifier is modeled after what is probably the most used, most
known, most wanted, and most universally recognized compressor / limiter in the audio
industry. There are probably no professionally created records without tracks using this
unit. This FET-based compressor is a true legend and a piece of history with a unique
sound largely thanks to its input transformer and class A output stage.

4.5.2 – British Dynamics

The British Dynamics module is based on one of the most popular and universally
acclaimed British mixing consoles which hit the market with great impact in the 80’s and
forever changed the way records were made. The British Dynamics carefully reproduces
all of its op-amp VCA Compressor/Expander-Gate behavior and, as for the real thing,
it can be used on all kinds of sources across a DAW to finely craft the mix’s sound.
Its controls will make all instruments gain their own sound and dimension thanks to
the super-precise dynamics capabilities of going from subtle level control to extreme
squashing and effective gating.

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4.5.3 – Bus Compressor

Based on the mix bus VCA-type compressor of a worldwide known and acknowledged
British large format mixing console from the ’80s. It was used on practically every hit
record and major production from the ’80s to present days, so much that its sound has
almost become a trademark. This compressor was so widely used that it later became
a stand-alone rackmount unit so that it could be used separately from the large format
console.

4.5.4 – Compressor

This is an ultra-smooth compressor, modeled after a classic tube compressor. It can be

very soft and gentle on all types of material.

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4.5.5 – De-Esser

De-essing action and excessive sibilance or high frequency control can be adjusted
with this De-esser module. The included controls adjust the de-essing action to suit any
situation.

4.5.6 – Limiter

This is a multi-band analog modeled limiter. Inside there are three separate hard knee
compressors for the low, mid and high bands. It can deliver a very powerful compression
to drums kits and loops. The controls of the three compressors are linked on the
interface for simplicity. Compared against the Compressor, the Limiter can deliver a far
more aggressive compression effect.

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4.5.7 – Model 670

Based on the FairchildTM 670.

Many top producers and engineers refer to the FairchildTM 670 as the “Holy Grail of
compressors” because it imparts a sound that adds something special to any kind of
track, and our emulation captures that same sonic magic.

4.5.8 – White 2A

The White 2A Leveling Amplifier is based on a legendary vintage unit that is entirely tube-
based. It’s a totally different device in terms of construction where all the compression
magic happens inside an optically coupled element formed by a fluorescent panel and
some photocells: the famed T4A element. There is no electronic circuitry involved with
the compression itself. It’s just a tube amp with photo-resistors, lighted by a fluorescent
panel driven by the output signal. At the time of this invention, there were not many ways
of making an audio compressor: only variable-mu and optical. Optical was the simplest
one, and if proper elements for both the light emitting panel and the photocells were
matched, magic happened.

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4.6 – EQ

4.6.1 – British Eq

Modeled after one of the most widely used and acknowledged pieces of hardware in
the music history. Countless hit records around the world have been produced on this
large format British mixing console since the ’80s making it a true staple of the music
production technology for its ultimate flexibility and trademark sound.

4.6.2 – EQ PG

Originally designed as a variation to the standard three and four band console EQs,
it uses an all-discrete signal path and proportional Q design with a ten-band graphic
approach instead of the semi-parametric three and four band design of other modules.

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4.6.3 – Parametric EQ

An equalizer with separate bands where you can dial in not only the frequency to boost
or cut but also the width of the bell shape.

4.6.4 – Vintage EQ-1A

Based on the Pultec® EQP-1A.

In virtually every major studio, you’re likely to see a distinctive blue unit with big black
knobs — the Pultec® EQP-1A program EQ. The Vintage Tube Program Equalizer is
based on it. Our painstakingly-produced model gives all the functionality of the original
unit and uncannily accurate sonic reproduction.

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4.7 – FILTER

4.7.1 – Env Filter

In this filter effect, the Cutoff frequency can automatically sweep by the effect of the
envelope of the audio signal passing through it.

4.7.2 – Filter Formant

This effect generates the resonances of the human vocal tract for vocal-like timbres.

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4.7.3 – Filter Phaser

This effect is a variable all-pass filter in the style of classic phase shifter stomp boxes and
rack units.

4.7.4 – Filter C

This effect models the sound of the famous Curtis® CEM3320 filter chip (found in the
Prophet-5 and Oberheim OB-Xa synthesizers).

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4.7.5 – Filter M

This effect models the sound of the legendary Moog® transistor ladder filter (found in the
Minimoog and Modular Moog).

4.7.6 – Filter O

This effect models the sound of the iconic Oberheim® state variable filter (found in the
Oberheim SEM).

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4.7.7 – Filter R

This effect models the sound of the famous Roland® IR3109 filter chip (found in the
Juno-60 and Jupiter-8).

4.7.8 – LFO Filter

In this effect, the Cutoff frequency can automatically sweep by the effect of a built-in
LFO. The LFO can sync with the song’s BPM.

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4.7.9 – Multi Filter

This is a particular kind of filter where instead of selecting the type of filter (LPF, BPF or
HPF) you can use them all together with independent levels.

4.7.10 – Wah 47

This effect is modeled after the classic wah pedal used often in the 60s and 70s.

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4.8 – MODULATION

4.8.1 – AM Modulator

This effect is designed to produce a tonal character totally different from the original
when applied to a complex sound by using the carrier frequency to modulate the volume
of the sound. You can click the From MIDI button to set the effect’s carrier frequency to
be controlled via incoming MIDI notes.

4.8.2 – Auto Pan

AutoPan automatically moves the stereo location of the sound.

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4.8.3 – Chorus

A classic stereo chorus which adds space and depth to the sound.

4.8.4 – Chorus C1

Based on Boss® CE-1.

A model of a classic bucked-brigade analog Chorus/Vibrato unit. It provides both analog
Chorus and analog Vibrato effects, when in Chorus mode the modulation will be lush and
slow, when in Vibrato effect the modulation will be faster and more noticeable.

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4.8.5 – Electric Flanger

Based on Electro-Harmonix® Electric Mistress.

This stomp box is a model of a vintage flanger/filter matrix used by many well-known
guitarists to achieve classic sounds. While it has amazing warmth, it is also capable of
very versatile chorus and ring modulation type sounds.

4.8.6 – Ensemble

Based on the Roland® Juno and string synth (Synth I, Synth II) and the Solina® / ARP®
String Ensemble (String) ensemble chorus effects.
This module contains three distinct chorus effects that recreate the ensemble effect from
the most iconic 70s string machines used for everything from pop to disco to Berlin
School electronic music along with the analog chorus of one of the most famous synths
of the 80s. A subtle overdrive control simulates the saturation of the original bucket
brigade circuit, and a powerful pre-emphasis EQ control adds presence to the sound
which can otherwise get reduced with deep chorus effects such as these. You can even
de-select the chorus modes to just use the overdrive and pre-emphasis alone if you
prefer.

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4.8.7 – Env Flanger

This particular kind of flanger has its feedback parameter, which is internally controlled by
the envelope of the audio signal.

4.8.8 – Flanger

The Flanger creates a sharper sound by adding a metallic resonance to the sound (like a
jet airplane taking off and landing).

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4.8.9 – FM Modulator

This effect is designed to produce a tonal character totally different from the original
when applied to a complex sound by using the carrier frequency to modulate the pitch
of the sound.. It can replicate the sounds of some synthesis systems like FM or ring
modulation. You can click the From MIDI button to set the effect’s carrier frequency to be
controlled via incoming MIDI notes.

4.8.10 – Multi Chorus

This is a special type of chorus effect with a random pitching character. It is designed to
be less regular and noticeable than a classic chorus.

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4.8.11 – Opto Tremolo

Based on Fender® Opto-Tremolo.

This model is based on a vintage Opto-Tremolo effect.

4.8.12 – Phaser

This entirely analog modeled Phaser recreates the sound of one of the best known
classics of the past.

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4.8.13 – Rotary Speaker

Thanks to IK’s VRM technology, the Rotary Speaker model uses samples from a real unit
to create the authentic vibe and musicality of a classic Leslie® 147 for a 3D-sounding,
spinning modulation effect unlike any other.

4.8.14 – Slicer

This creates the effect of the audio being cut up into small slices for rhythmic grooves.

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4.8.15 – Small Phazer

Based on Electro-Harmonix® Small Stone.

This effect is a model of a classic analog phase shifter, capable of a range of phaser
effects from gentle to outlandish swirling effects. You may wonder why it is called “small”
when you hear it.

4.8.16 – Tremolo

Tremolo cyclically modulates the volume to create tremolo.

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4.8.17 – Uni-V

Based on Fender® Opto-Tremolo.

This model is based on a vintage Opto-Tremolo effect.

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4.9 – REVERB

4.9.1 – Ambience

This effect produces a very short reverb, very useful for emulating the typical ambience of
small closed spaces, like studio rooms or little concert suites.

4.9.2 – Convo Room

This is a convolution reverb that processes the incoming signal with real sampled spaces
providing the ultra- realistic sound of the actual rooms recorded.

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4.9.3 – Digital Reverb

This classic digital reverberation effect simulates the sound of rooms and other spaces.

4.9.4 – Hall Reverb

This effect create the effect of hall-sized rooms and spaces.

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4.9.5 – Inverse Reverb

This effect creates backwards reverb effects.

4.9.6 – Plate Reverb

This effect creates the effect of spaces generated by a mechanical plate.

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4.9.7 – Room Reverb

This effect create the effect of smaller-sized rooms and spaces.

4.9.8 – Spring Reverb

This reverb sounds very close to a real mechanical spring unit, featuring their signature
warmth with that typical metallic and resonant vibe. This reverb is mono.

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4.9.9 – Stereo Imager

This effect adjusts the stereo image from 0 (mono) to 200% ultra-wide stereo. Note that
values over 100% start to lose mono compatibility due to the phase manipulation used,
so be sure to check your sound in mono if that is a concern.

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4.10 – SATURATION

4.10.1 – Phonograph

This effect adds disk noises to simulate the sound of music played by vinyl records on
old record players.

4.10.2 – Saturator X

Saturator X delivers that classic analog saturation and takes you on a trip back in time
to the birth of “modern” recording before computers and opens your recordings to the
mysterious, elusive and warm world of analog saturation.

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4.10.3 – Tape Cassette

Tape Cassette is an that effect emulates the sound of vintage cassette tapes and decks.
Add little quirks and random fluctuations to add an extra analog feeling to your music.

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