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Harrison Mixbus vs Nuendo
Both stand on audio editors. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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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.
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Nuendo brings post-production, dialogue, game-audio and immersive workflows into one application. Its trial allows evaluation, but system requirements and the VST 2 limitation matter for setup planning.
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| Harrison Mixbus | Nuendo | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Mixbus 12: $49.99 a month | Nuendo 15 Crossgrade: $799.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Harrison Mixbus | Not published |
| Website | store.harrisonaudio.com | steinberg.net |
| On audio editors | #19 of 31 | #15 of 31 |
Harrison Mixbus: what it does well
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Supports multitrack editing and surround audio
- Includes AudioUnit, VST, VST3, and LV2
- Mixbus 12 includes channel processing
- Pro adds Dolby Atmos tools
What to know first
- No free plan is listed
- Mixbus 12 costs $49.99 a month
- Pro costs $149.99 a month
- Plans provide different included processing
Nuendo: what it does well
- Includes Dolby Atmos rendering and ADM workflows
- Provides ADR tools and interchange formats
- Connects with Wwise and Perforce
- Supports multitrack, MIDI and video sync
- Offers unrestricted 60-day trial
What to know first
- No free plan
- Requires 8 GB RAM and 100 GB disk
- VST 2 is not officially supported
- Internet connection is required for licensing
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