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Focusrite Liquid Mix 16 (No Longer Available)

Item ID: LiquidMix16

DSP-accelerated Plug-ins with FireWire Control Surface, VST, AU, RTAS — Mac/PC

Sorry, the Focusrite Liquid Mix 16 is no longer available. We've left this page up for reference only. Check out the great alternatives on this page or call toll-free (800) 222-4700 to speak with a Sweetwater Sales Engineer about similar products.

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16 channels of great sound!

Focusrite's Liquid Mix 16 is based on the same technology that brought the audio world the acclaimed Liquid Channel. Now Focusrite brings Liquid Technology to everyone at a much more accessible price. The innovative Liquid Mix 16 offers emulations of 40 compressors and 20 EQs with a FireWire Hardware controller, and at a pricepoint lower than previous Liquid Technology products. Thanks to its built-in DSP, you can have up to 16 channels of vintage or modern compression and EQ with one Focusrite Liquid Mix 16 - all without a load being placed on your computer!

Focusrite Liquid Mix 16 at a Glance:
  • 16 channels of great sound
  • Compressor "Free" mode
  • Liquid legacy

16 channels of great sound
Each of the sixteen mono channels provides Compressor and EQ emulations selectable from a huge pool of high-quality vintage and modern day classics. Forty Compressors and 20 EQs are available straight out of the box, with some additional emulations available for free online. As with the original Liquid Mix, a hybrid seven-band 'super EQ' is available in every instance, built out of separate classic EQ sections.

Compressor "Free" mode
Liquid Mix 16 also offers a 'free' mode for the compressor. Original compressors with limited or absent controls suddenly become fully featured - yours to use as you choose. Each channel appears as a separate VST/AU/RTAS effect within the sequencer and will work within all major applications, including Pro Tools. The same optional expansion card is available for both Liquid Mix and Liquid Mix 16. With Liquid Mix 16, the card allows users to increase the number of available channels at 48kHz from 16 to 24 (sold separately).

Liquid legacy
Liquid Mix uses the same patented Dynamic Convolution process as Focusrite's other Liquid products. Unlike standard convolution techniques, Dynamic Convolution utilizes vast processing power to sample the effect of a classic processor on a series of audio pulses, at many different gain settings and frequencies. All this processing is done using onboard DSP, so the processing has a relatively low effect on your computer's own CPU, (variable subject to the sequencer used). Liquid Mix 16s DSP is housed within an elegant desktop control solution and connects to the computer via Firewire, which also provides bus-powering. The physical metering, rotary controls and buttons from the original Liquid Mix are provided here. The hardware helps to provide a tactile ergonomic solution, placing the sounds of an array of classic processors at your fingertips. You can choose to control each channel either from the desktop control unit, or from within the sequencer or an alternative controller, using the same simple GUI from Liquid Mix, which functions exactly like a plug-in.

Focusrite Liquid Mix 16 Features:
  • 40 compressors and 20 EQs, sampled from vintage originals with a free expanding library online.
  • Patented Dynamic Convolution process delivers unparalleled EQ and Compression emulations.
  • Hybrid Super EQ - Create your own totally unique 7-band super EQ, built out of separate classic EQ bands.
  • Compressor 'Free' Mode - Original compressors with limited or absent controls suddenly become fully featured
  • 16 instances of Liquid Mix run off the desktop hardware (24 with the optional expansion card installed)
  • Tactile Control Surface - Apply EQ and compression using hands-on tactile controls
  • Full Plug-in Operation - Each instance has a dedicated GUI which functions exactly like a plug-in, providing full recall within your session.
  • Desktop Metering - 12 LED meters on the hardware controller display i/o levels and gain reduction alongside their respective controls.
  • Optional Expansion Card - The optional expansion card allows Liquid Mix 16 users to increase the number of channels at 44.1/48kHz from 16 to 24 and the number of channels at 88.2/96kHz from 4 to 8.
  • Mac/Windows compatible
  • AU, VST, RTAS

16 channels of DSP-accelerated classic sounds with Focusrite's Liquid Mix 16!

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Specification Detail
Manufacturer Part Number LIQUID MIX 16

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Reviews

A True Life Saver!

by Henry "H.I.N.D.U." McRoberts from Wichita Falls, TX, USA
February 15, 2010
Music Background: Producer, Recording Engineer,
I'm a producer still new to the mixing game. I recently graduated from an Audio Engineering course and from there Compressors and EQ's where brought to my attention in full detail. for the longest tim... read more [+]e I was using the compressors and eq's that were provided by the different DAWs that I use to record. But even then I felt like my mixes weren't completely up to par. I caught wind from other producers about the focusrite products and was told that they had the liquidmix that would make all the difference in my mixing so I gave it a try. This piece of equipment is simply amazing for the price that you pay for it. Where can you get Compressor and EQ's that would run you thousands of dollars for the hardware and get emulations for a fraction of the cost! Now I never mix without it! The Vintage Compressors provide me with the fullness of sound that I was searching for and the EQ's give me the clarity for any track that requires life! I recommend the Liquidmix 16 if you are Hip Hop or R&B, or the 32 if you are Rock and Alternative. Either way it goes, this piece of equipment has to be apart of your studio! close [-]

WorK For All Applications!!!!!!!!!!

by Beat-Mon-Starz from Richmond, Ca
September 30, 2009
Music Background: Recording Enginee, Producer, Hip-Hop, R&B-Soul
The GUI Takes A Few Sec to Fill Out, The Emulations Sound Great! The Hardware Feel Amazing, You Feel The Increments Snap In To Place.

awesome for classical music too

by Laszlo Mezo from Los Angeles, CA
September 23, 2009
Music Background: Professional Cellist, Soloist, Chamber musician, orchestra player
I'm impressed very much with the liquid mix 16. I had to master my CD for the Hungaroton Label. The LM 16 could make the changes what my DAW couldn't. Since I'm classical musician, I have to use very ... read more [+]little EQ and compression and it has to stay invisible. The emulations are just unbelievable. I can recommend it to everybody. close [-]

Savoiur

by DynePerinelli from BN
January 1, 2011
Music Background: Musician, Hobbyist, Student
Very great plug-in and hardware processor. This device can be bus-powered which is convenient to carry it around with you when you're always on the move.

Really love the plug-in.

Sweetwater Advice

Emmett Andrews
I'll admit that I was skeptical of a unit at this price point being able to offer 40 great compressors and 20 great EQs. Believe it! The Liquid Mix 16 is practical, the emulations sound outstanding and, lets face it, it's really cool to have actual knobs in front of you!
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