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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