Harrison Mixbus

What Harrison Mixbus is

Harrison Mixbus is a digital audio workstation for multitrack editing, noise reduction, and surround audio on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Mixbus 12 is listed at $49.99 a month and includes a Harrison console-inspired DAW, Harrison 32C EQ and signal processing on every channel, Mixbus Gate on every channel, and the Harrison XT Plug-in Suite. Mixbus 12 Pro is listed at $149.99 a month and includes all Mixbus features, plus switchable SSL 9000J dynamics and EQ on every channel and Dolby Atmos immersive mixing tools. The software supports AudioUnit, VST, VST3, and LV2 plug-in formats, with VST3 support also specified separately. Both plans are paid and no free plan is listed. The maker, Harrison Mixbus, was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Smyrna, Tennessee. The two plans differ mainly in their included channel-processing options and immersive-mixing tools, allowing users to choose between the listed Mixbus processing and the additional Pro features.

Who it suits

Harrison Mixbus suits audio producers working on Windows, macOS, or Linux who need multitrack editing, noise reduction, surround audio, and plug-in support. Mixbus 12 Pro is for users seeking the listed SSL and Dolby Atmos additions.

Limits

Mixbus 12 is $49.99 a month, while Mixbus 12 Pro is $149.99 a month. Dolby Atmos immersive mixing tools and switchable SSL 9000J dynamics and EQ are included with Pro.

Getting started

1. Open the Harrison Mixbus product page
2. Choose Mixbus 12 or Mixbus 12 Pro
3. Select the version for Windows, macOS, or Linux
4. Purchase the chosen paid plan
5. Install the desktop application and use supported plug-in formats

Verdict

Harrison Mixbus covers core multitrack and surround production across three desktop platforms. The choice is between the lower-priced Mixbus 12 features and Pro's additional SSL processing and Dolby Atmos tools.