Compact 8-fader control surface for Pro Tools and other audio/video apps (formerly Euphonix MC Mix)
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
Take control with EUCON
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 editing just by touching the corresponding fader. Use the “Fader Flip” function to tweak plug-in parameters with the faders—perfect for filter sweeps. Bank tracks (eight at a time) or nudge tracks (one at a time) using dedicated keys that help you navigate through your project. You can even lock individual tracks to faders and store them as Layouts, which are saved with your project for easy recall (up to 48 per project), making mixing large projects a breeze. Save multiple Layouts to mix drums, keyboards, guitars, and so on, or just lock a fader to act as a master fader.
Adjust parameters with a twist
Control everything from panning and gain to plug-in parameters, EQ settings, and more using the eight touch-sensitive rotary encoders, with instant positional feedback displayed on the high-resolution OLED displays. With the touch-sensitivity, you can write automation quickly and intuitively. The encoders are also velocity-sensitive, enabling you to quickly sweep from minimum to maximum parameter values in one turn, or make very precise adjustments by turning the encoder slowly. Press the encoder tops to instantiate plug-ins, sends, and more, as well as navigate through parameters.
View feedback in high resolution
Easily view track names/numbers, detailed metering data (from mono to 5.1 surround), parameter names/values, current automation mode, and more through eight 128 x 64-pixel OLED displays. Get instant feedback about the item you’re modifying the moment you move the corresponding rotary encoder.
Customize your control surface
Because Artist Series controllers are modular, you can combine them in a variety of configurations to suit your workflow. Customize your Artist Series system with up to one Artist Control, four Artist Mixes, one Artist Transport, and one Artist Color for total flexibility—up to 36 faders total. Simply clip the units together to form a seamless surface—or use them separately—as each has its own Ethernet connection.
Compatible Software
For the deepest, most integrated hardware/software experience, use Artist Mix with any EUCON-enabled audio or video software. In addition, the Artist Mix supports the HUI and Mackie Control protocols for even greater flexibility with other creative apps.
Pro Tools 9
With Pro Tools 9, featuring EUCON integration, you can take comprehensive control over your DAW. Simply install the EuControl software, choose Ethernet Controllers from the Pro Tools Setup > Peripherals menu, and you're ready to go. If you’re using an older version of Pro Tools, the Artist Series also supports the HUI control protocol, giving you much more responsive control through Ethernet than standard HUI controllers that use MIDI.
Artist Mix features in Pro Tools 9:
- Gain editing and mixing accuracy using high-resolution faders and rotary encoders
- Assign and edit plug-ins, EQs, dynamics, instruments, sends, inputs, and mix destinations directly from the surface
- Flip any editable parameter from the rotary encoders to the faders
- View track names, parameter values, and other info on the high-resolution OLED displays
- Lock any surface fader to any Pro Tools track using the Direct Assign feature
- Create and save up to 48 different fader configurations as Layouts with your project file
- Toggle automation modes for each channel from the surface
- Name tracks and parameters with up to nine characters
Media Composer
Give your mouse a break and take full tactile control of Media Composer 5.5 and higher with Artist Mix, which offers high-resolution faders and encoders to make keyframing and panning easier than ever. Simply install the EuControl software, attach your Artist Mix, and choose EUCON from the Media Composer’s Settings > Controller Settings menu.
Artist Mix features with Media Composer:
- Write audio gain keyframes with the touch-sensitive, motorized faders using touch or latch modes
- Write pan automation data in real time with the touch-sensitive rotary encoders
- Bank or nudge through all 24 audio tracks to view any group of faders as needed
- Solo and mute audio tracks on the fly without interrupting playback
- Navigate projects quickly with basic transport functions such as play, stop, fast-forward, rewind, go to next/previous, and record
Final Cut Pro
Get unmatched control and integration with Final Cut Pro, without any special configuration. Simply install the EuControl software, attach your Artist Mix, and choose EUCON from the Final Cut Pro Tools > Control Surfaces menu.
Artist Mix features in Final Cut Pro:
- Adjust volume levels and write audio keyframes with the touch-sensitive, motorized faders
- Select, solo, mute, and record arm audio tracks directly from the surface
- Perform pan adjustments using the touch-sensitive rotary encoders
- Bank or Nudge faders through multiple tracks
Logic (Pro and Express)
Get unmatched control and integration with Logic, without any special configuration. Simply install the EuControl software, attach your Artist Mix, and you're ready to go.
Artist Mix features in Logic Pro and Logic Express:
- Gain editing and mixing accuracy using high-resolution faders and rotary encoders
- Instantiate and edit plug-ins, EQs, instruments, busses, groups, inputs, and mix destinations directly from the surface
- Flip any editable parameters from the rotary encoders to the faders
- Lock any surface fader to any track in Logic using the Direct Assign feature
- Create and save up to 48 different fader configurations as Layouts that save with your project file
- Toggle automation modes for each channel from the surface
- Toggle the Logic mixer on or off directly from the surface
- Name tracks and parameters with up to nine characters
Soundtrack Pro
Get unmatched control over Soundtrack Pro. Simply install the EuControl software, attach Artist Mix, and choose EUCON from the Preferences > Controls menu.
Artist Mix features in Soundtrack Pro:
- Gain editing and mixing accuracy using high-resolution faders and rotary encoders
- Instantiate and edit plug-ins, EQs, instruments, busses, groups, inputs, and mix destinations directly from the surface
- Adjust volume levels and write envelope points with the touch-sensitive, motorized faders
- Perform pan adjustments using the touch-sensitive rotary encoders
- Select, solo, mute, and record arm audio tracks directly from the surface
- Bank or nudge faders through multiple tracks
Maestro
Get seamless integration with Apogee Maestro software, as well as control over all aspects of Apogee’s Ensemble and Duet audio interfaces (Maestro 2 for Symphony I/O not yet supported).
Artist Mix features in Maestro:
- Remotely control the mic preamp input gain
- Choose phantom power, phase, and input formats
- Control the headphone mix and output levels
- Name tracks with up to nine characters
SONAR
Get deep control of Cakewalk SONAR. Just install the EuControl software, attach Artist Mix, and download and install the SONAR EUCON Adaptor from the Cakewalk website and you are set.
Artist Mix features in SONAR:
- Gain editing and mixing accuracy with the high-resolution faders and rotary encoders including pan, gain, dynamics, EQ and aux control
- DYN knobset controls SONAR’s ACT (Active Controller Technology) knobs
- Name tracks and parameters with up to nine characters
- Edit plug-ins instantiated in the SONAR mixer
- Flip any editable parameter from the rotary encoders to the faders
- Toggle automation modes for each channel from the surface
- Create and save up to 48 different fader configurations as Layouts with your project file
- Lock any surface fader to any SONAR track using the Direct Assign feature
Sequoia
Get tight, integrated control of Magix Sequoia (Version 11.1.1 and later). Just install the Windows EuControl software, attach your Artist Mix, and check the EUCON box from Sequoia’s Options Menu > System/Audio > Hardware Controller menu.
Artist Mix features in Sequoia:
- Gain editing and mixing accuracy with the high-resolution faders and rotary encoders
- Solo, Mute, Record Arm, and Select control for each track
- Adjust Pans, AUX, and EQs from the surface
- Flip any editable parameter from the rotary encoders to the faders
- Lock any surface fader to any Sequoia track using the Direct Assign feature
- Toggle automation modes for each channel
- Open/close Mixer from the surface
- Name tracks and parameters with up to nine characters
- Edit VSTi parameters directly from the surface
Pyramix
Gain unmatched control of Pyramix which includes complete EUCON Integration. Simply install Windows EuControl software and follow the instructions in the EUCON Application Setup Guide.
Artist Mix features in Pyramix:
- Gain editing and mixing accuracy with the high-resolution faders and rotary encoders including surround, balance, pan, gain and aux control
- Name tracks and parameters with up to nine characters
- Edit any VS3 and VST plug-ins instantiated in the Pyramix mixer
- Toggle automation modes for each channel from the surface
- Plug-in windows pop-up option when a plug-in parameter is editing
- Create and save up to 48 different fader configurations as Layouts with your project file
- Lock any surface fader to any Pyramix track using the Direct Assign feature
- Layouts automatically updated when a track selection is changed in Pyramix
- Flip any editable parameters from the rotary encoders to the faders
MIO Console
Take seamless control over Metric Halo's Mobile I/O audio interfaces. Metric Halo MIO Console software consolidates all of the controls for the Mobile I/O hardware into one easy-to-use window, giving you direct access to a host of features.
Artist Mix features in MIO Console:
- Remotely control mic preamp input gain
- Select phantom power, phase, and source
- Rearrange the fader ordering
- Get full support for dynamic metering
- Set monitor control levels
- Navigate your project with transport control
- Switch to auxiliary bus send controls
- Gain editing and mixing accuracy using high-resolution rotary encoders and faders
- Flip any editable parameters from the rotary encoders to the faders
- Lock any surface fader to any track in MIO Console using the Direct Assign feature
- Name channels with up to nine characters
Digital Performer
Get deep control over all aspects of MOTU Digital Performer. Simply install the EuControl software, which includes the MOTU EUCON adapter, choose the EUCON driver from the Control Surface Setup, and you're ready to go.
Artist Mix features in Digital Performer:
- Gain editing and mixing accuracy using high-resolution faders and rotary encoders
- Edit plug-ins, EQs, dynamics, inputs, aux sends, and mix destinations directly from the surface
- Flip any editable parameters from the rotary encoders to the faders
- Lock any surface fader to any track in Digital Performer using the Direct Assign feature
- Create and save up to 48 different fader configurations as Layouts that save with your project file
- Toggle automation modes for each channel from the surface
- Toggle the Mixing Board directly from the surface
- Name tracks and parameters with up to nine characters
Cubase
Get deep control over all aspects of Steinberg Cubase. Simply install the EuControl software, follow the instructions in the EUCON Application Setup Guide, attach your Artist Mix, and you're ready to go.
Artist Mix features in Cubase:
- Gain editing and mixing accuracy using high-resolution faders and rotary encoders
- Instantiate and edit plug-ins, EQs, instruments, busses, groups, inputs, and mix destinations directly from the surface
- Flip any editable parameters from the rotary encoders to the faders
- Lock any surface fader to any track in Cubase using the Direct Assign feature
- Create and save up to 48 different fader configurations as Layouts that save with your project file
- Toggle automation modes for each channel from the surface
- Toggle the Cubase mixer on or off from the surface
- Name tracks and parameters with up to nine characters
- Get access to a selected track’s eight Quick Controls (Cubase 5.5 and later) using the Quick Controls (QC) knobset
- Instantiate and edit VSTi parameters directly from the surface (Cubase 5.5 and later)
Nuendo
Get deep control over all aspects of Steinberg Nuendo’s powerful post-production environment. Simply install the EuControl software, authorize the installed EUCON adapter through the Steinberg website, attach your Artist Mix, and you're ready to go.
Artist Mix features in Nuendo:
- Gain editing and mixing accuracy using high-resolution faders and rotary encoders
- Instantiate and edit plug-ins, EQs, instruments, busses, groups, inputs, and mix destinations directly from the surface
- Flip any editable parameters from the rotary encoders to the faders
- Lock any surface fader to any track in Nuendo using the Direct Assign feature
- Create and save up to 48 different fader configurations as Layouts that save with your project file
- Toggle automation modes for each channel from the surface
- Toggle the Nuendo mixer on or off from the surface
- Name tracks and parameters with up to nine characters
- Access Nuendo 5 Surround Controls, including Speaker Solo, Surround Panner modes, and Rotation controls (Nuendo 5 only)
- Get access to a selected track’s eight Quick Controls using the Quick Controls (QC) knobset (Nuendo 5 only)
- Instantiate and edit VSTi parameters directly from the surface (Nuendo 5 only)
- Control Direct Routing features using the MIX and GROUP knobsets (Nuendo 5 only)
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
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
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