For the most part, the effects processors used are stripped of all their fat, leaving the essential control, quality, and streamlined interface necessary for fantastic sounding channel strip style processing. MixBox takes elements from all over the IK Multimedia ecosystem. MixBox deserves a serious look before being dismissed as an entry-level redux of their other software offerings. IK Multimedia have upped their software plug-in game considerably. Their Hammond B-3X, MODO Bass, and MODO Drums are among the best in class. Lately, however, they are creating many other top-shelf instruments and effects.

Historically TRacks has been their top tier product. Maybe it’s because IK Multimedia has a lot of consumer-level products. I find they are mostly underrated, if not ignored, by the audio community intelligentsia. I’ve long been a big fan of IK Multimedia’s TRacks plug-ins. I Admit It - I Like IK Multimedia Plug-Ins But “is it for you?” is a separate question. Does MixBox sound good? Of course, it does. Just about all plug-ins released these days are not only useful, but they are also often excellent. The question isn’t a matter of whether MixBox is “good” or not. Is this plug-in for me? The answer, not surprisingly, is it depends. Rather than rehash all of the MixBox features, this article will look at the underlying question on everyone’s mind. We’ve already covered the announcement and marketing talking points here.

Designed around the 500 series Lunch Box style modules, it contains elements from their Tracks, SampleTank, and Amplitube plug-ins. IK Multimedia recently released a brand new channel strip style plug-in with over 70 included processors.

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