CHAPTER4

Choosing the Right Mixing Hardware

In This Chapter

  • Selecting the right computer system
  • Adding an external audio interface
  • Using an external mixing console or control surface
  • Connecting other external equipment

Mixing in the digital era takes place on computers, using sophisticated digital audio workstation (DAW) software. What type of computer you use depends a little on the DAW program you use—although most DAW applications run on all types of computer systems.

Choosing a Computer System

Here’s the deal: if you already have a computer, desktop or laptop, you can probably use it for your home mixing studio. Most DAW programs run on ...

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