6 Channel Mixer by Ekssperimental Sounds
The busiest RE dev with the coolest GUIs has released yet another device
https://www.reasonstudios.com/shop/rack ... nel-mixer/
"6CH MIXER is a compact and rough little six channel mixer for the rack.
It has 6 mono channels, each with controls for Gain, 3 band Equalizer with adjustable mid frequency, Pan, Level, Mute/Solo and an aux Send with option of Pre or Post level. When the input amps are gained they will dist in a gritty way - beware this mixer ain't HI-FI!"
https://www.reasonstudios.com/shop/rack ... nel-mixer/
"6CH MIXER is a compact and rough little six channel mixer for the rack.
It has 6 mono channels, each with controls for Gain, 3 band Equalizer with adjustable mid frequency, Pan, Level, Mute/Solo and an aux Send with option of Pre or Post level. When the input amps are gained they will dist in a gritty way - beware this mixer ain't HI-FI!"
Finally! Someone took up the initiative to provide further opportunities for the utility devices in Reason. I have longed for an alternative to the Reason mixers, which look more and more outdated by the day.
I immediately trialed the decive, and - notwithstanding the above - these are the reasons why I won't be buying;
1. Mono inputs. Basically cuts my stereo signals in half.
2. Channels don't automatically name themselves (seems like an API issue)
3. Holding out for Reason 12.. maybe they will address and revamp their stock utilities?
4. The "rough" in the description makes me feel like there's a bigger or better brother of this device coming. So I'll wait and see
Otherwise, the gritty limiter is great. And the filter on the return is super convient.
I immediately trialed the decive, and - notwithstanding the above - these are the reasons why I won't be buying;
1. Mono inputs. Basically cuts my stereo signals in half.
2. Channels don't automatically name themselves (seems like an API issue)
3. Holding out for Reason 12.. maybe they will address and revamp their stock utilities?
4. The "rough" in the description makes me feel like there's a bigger or better brother of this device coming. So I'll wait and see
Otherwise, the gritty limiter is great. And the filter on the return is super convient.
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This little buddy seems perfect for layering sounds, especially drums
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Sounds like it's perfect for drums!deeplink wrote: ↑01 Apr 2021Finally! Someone took up the initiative to provide further opportunities for the utility devices in Reason. I have longed for an alternative to the Reason mixers, which look more and more outdated by the day.
I immediately trialed the decive, and - notwithstanding the above - these are the reasons why I won't be buying;
1. Mono inputs. Basically cuts my stereo signals in half.
2. Channels don't automatically name themselves (seems like an API issue)
3. Holding out for Reason 12.. maybe they will address and revamp their stock utilities?
4. The "rough" in the description makes me feel like there's a bigger or better brother of this device coming. So I'll wait and see
Otherwise, the gritty limiter is great. And the filter on the return is super convient.
Doesn't seem to work at all in R10.
There are a few mixers available as RE's.
I have this one :- https://www.reasonstudios.com/shop/rack ... -dj-mixer/
The only thing missing is an RE that lets you store tracks for dj style mixing inside the daw with cue points etc.
Oh and I've got this one as well :- https://www.reasonstudios.com/shop/rack ... cts-mixer/
Ah yes, forgot about the spem one! But hadn't seen the executioner. Interesting.Billy+ wrote: ↑01 Apr 2021There are a few mixers available as RE's.
I have this one :- https://www.reasonstudios.com/shop/rack ... -dj-mixer/
The only thing missing is an RE that lets you store tracks for dj style mixing inside the daw with cue points etc.
Oh and I've got this one as well :- https://www.reasonstudios.com/shop/rack ... cts-mixer/
https://www.reasonstudios.com/en/reason ... ease-notes
Fixed a bug with Auto-routing of send / return sockets in Rack Extensions
Same thinking. Also Subtractor is mono. This guy knows about mixing!PhillipOrdonez wrote: ↑01 Apr 2021Sounds like it's perfect for drums!deeplink wrote: ↑01 Apr 2021Finally! Someone took up the initiative to provide further opportunities for the utility devices in Reason. I have longed for an alternative to the Reason mixers, which look more and more outdated by the day.
I immediately trialed the decive, and - notwithstanding the above - these are the reasons why I won't be buying;
1. Mono inputs. Basically cuts my stereo signals in half.
2. Channels don't automatically name themselves (seems like an API issue)
3. Holding out for Reason 12.. maybe they will address and revamp their stock utilities?
4. The "rough" in the description makes me feel like there's a bigger or better brother of this device coming. So I'll wait and see
Otherwise, the gritty limiter is great. And the filter on the return is super convient.
Boom. That's the one. Cheers.Billy+ wrote: ↑01 Apr 2021https://www.reasonstudios.com/en/reason ... ease-notes
Fixed a bug with Auto-routing of send / return sockets in Rack Extensions
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That just means for you it's a three-channel mixer with an enhanced configuration ritual.
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But this won't be a replacement for the Line Mixer 6:2 (6 channels Stereo) as it's just 6 mono channels, so if anyone could clarify, only useful for mono guitar recordings or vocals?deeplink wrote: ↑01 Apr 2021Finally! Someone took up the initiative to provide further opportunities for the utility devices in Reason. I have longed for an alternative to the Reason mixers, which look more and more outdated by the day.
I immediately trialed the decive, and - notwithstanding the above - these are the reasons why I won't be buying;
1. Mono inputs. Basically cuts my stereo signals in half.
2. Channels don't automatically name themselves (seems like an API issue)
3. Holding out for Reason 12.. maybe they will address and revamp their stock utilities?
4. The "rough" in the description makes me feel like there's a bigger or better brother of this device coming. So I'll wait and see
Otherwise, the gritty limiter is great. And the filter on the return is super convient.
Now if it was 16 channels stereo with 10+ foldable sends, that would be cool.
What's an API Issue?
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I unreservedly love the vintage hardware aesthetic of the Ekssperimental Sounds catalog of devices.
It's something that's been missing from far too many Rack Extensions in recent years, even many of Reason Studios' own – far too many modern REs have gone down the path of "VST with some 3D knobs" rather than "rack-mounted hardware unit." ES has embraced the playing-with-hardware ethos of Reason's rack more consistently than any other developer of late, and I hope we see imitators (RS included).
In parallel, the other thing that makes these so good is that Ekss clearly has a developed understanding of UI/visual design. Not only do these devices tend to have thoughtful layouts, the typography and visual treatment of controls and labels has a sophistication that's often lacking in independently-developed plugins.
It's something that's been missing from far too many Rack Extensions in recent years, even many of Reason Studios' own – far too many modern REs have gone down the path of "VST with some 3D knobs" rather than "rack-mounted hardware unit." ES has embraced the playing-with-hardware ethos of Reason's rack more consistently than any other developer of late, and I hope we see imitators (RS included).
In parallel, the other thing that makes these so good is that Ekss clearly has a developed understanding of UI/visual design. Not only do these devices tend to have thoughtful layouts, the typography and visual treatment of controls and labels has a sophistication that's often lacking in independently-developed plugins.
the autorouting wont work or the send/recieves wont work or the entire RE won't work in r10?
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I just did a literal 5 minute test. Took a redrum, picked some samples at random and did a quick groove.
First the loop through the mixer, and then the original loop with no processing. I matched their loudness.
This mixer definitely colours the sound a lot. And I love that. I quite like the compression. I wish there was a HPF per channel and the option to select the bass frequency. And a compressor per channel.
What do you guys think? Which loop is better?
First the loop through the mixer, and then the original loop with no processing. I matched their loudness.
This mixer definitely colours the sound a lot. And I love that. I quite like the compression. I wish there was a HPF per channel and the option to select the bass frequency. And a compressor per channel.
What do you guys think? Which loop is better?
It doesn't appear to work at all. I had to manually wire it up to a mix channel and an drum machine, but... nothing.
Its always a matter of taste and how you are making the settings. For me, the compression kills the transient and it sounds washy. The saturation is too much for my taste and i hear artefacts/distortion. I think you just dialed in too much of everything. But again, its always a matter of settings, source material and personal taste.PhillipOrdonez wrote: ↑01 Apr 2021I just did a literal 5 minute test. Took a redrum, picked some samples at random and did a quick groove.
First the loop through the mixer, and then the original loop with no processing. I matched their loudness.
This mixer definitely colours the sound a lot. And I love that. I quite like the compression. I wish there was a HPF per channel and the option to select the bass frequency. And a compressor per channel.
What do you guys think? Which loop is better?
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Cable it straight into the master section.
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It took 5 minutes to do the whole thing. Just a quick test, LoqueLoque wrote: ↑01 Apr 2021Its always a matter of taste and how you are making the settings. For me, the compression kills the transient and it sounds washy. The saturation is too much for my taste and i hear artefacts/distortion. I think you just dialed in too much of everything. But again, its always a matter of settings, source material and personal taste.PhillipOrdonez wrote: ↑01 Apr 2021I just did a literal 5 minute test. Took a redrum, picked some samples at random and did a quick groove.
First the loop through the mixer, and then the original loop with no processing. I matched their loudness.
This mixer definitely colours the sound a lot. And I love that. I quite like the compression. I wish there was a HPF per channel and the option to select the bass frequency. And a compressor per channel.
What do you guys think? Which loop is better?
I did crank up the input gain to the max to bring up the distortion.
Would be great to be able to use the compression in parallel too ♂️
Yea, sure, i got it. I didnt saw a Attack control for the Compressor, so its difficult to control the transients.PhillipOrdonez wrote: ↑01 Apr 2021It took 5 minutes to do the whole thing. Just a quick test, LoqueLoque wrote: ↑01 Apr 2021
Its always a matter of taste and how you are making the settings. For me, the compression kills the transient and it sounds washy. The saturation is too much for my taste and i hear artefacts/distortion. I think you just dialed in too much of everything. But again, its always a matter of settings, source material and personal taste.
I did crank up the input gain to the max to bring up the distortion.
Would be great to be able to use the compression in parallel too ♂️
And i prefere more control over saturation/distortion or whatever, so i hook up Saturn or do some other multiband stuff or dial in different devices, to check which suits best.
I think this mixer suits some needs. Well, not mine so i move on.
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