RME
TotalMix FX
MIXING/ROUTING WITH OUTSTANDING FEATURES FOR STUDIO AND LIVE APPLICATIONS
Since 2001, TotalMix has added unrestricted routing and mixing to RME audio interfaces. Its unique ability to create as many independent submixes as there are output channels available made it the most flexible and most powerful mixer of its kind.
On supported hardware, TotalMix FX includes a complete effects system that not only adds flexibility to the recording chain, but also eliminates the need for latency-consuming software solutions. TotalMix FX (FX on supported cards) can completely replace an external mixer and allows the creation of multiple latency-free monitor mixes with EQ, Dynamics, Reverb and Delay for any outputs including main monitors and headphone mixes for musicians.
TotalMix FX Download
TotalMix FX is included as part of the driver. So after you download and install the latest RME driver and connect your interface, the mixer window will open automatically. If you are new to TotalMix FX, you may find the number of options available to you a bit overwhelming at first. However, you can be sure that TotalMix FX is simple, intuitive, and incredibly powerful once you get to grips with the basics.
RME'S HARDWARE MIXER FEATURES:
- Create Zero Latency Monitoring Mix
- Create cue mixes for multiple musicians
- On board bus effects - reverb & delay
- Built-in insert effects - EQ and dynamics
- Built-in Control Room section - Cue, flexible
- Talkback for all outputs
- Loopback feature - allows custom input
- record mixes as a separate input in your DAW
- Configurable mono and stereo channels
- Improved graphics with zoom status and brightness control
- Remote control with OSC or Mackie Control
- Multiple Client Remote Support
- Mute, solo and fader groups
- Volume recall
- External input
- Local and global TrimGains/Post support with exclude function
- Hiding channels in Mixer GUI, Mackie Control and/or OSC
- 2 rows mode
- Assignable F-key commands
- Mixer snapshot and workspace files
- Compatible with Mac and PC and iOS
- Matrix with mono/stereo mode
- PFL mode
TotalMix FX Effects
TotalMix FX comes with two types of effects: Insert effects, namely the EQ and Compressor, and Send effects such as Reverb and Delay. While the insert effects are available per channel on all input and output channels, the send effects are on a separate effects bus.
Snapshots, Groups & Workspaces
The Snapshots section on the right side of the control panel allows you to save and recall the current mixer settings.The Groups section provides 4 snapshots each for fader, mute and solo groups. The groups apply per workspace and are active and usable in all 8 snapshots.
Two different view modes
TotalMix FX has 2 different view modes, the Mixer, which is the default, and a Matrix View. You can switch between the modes in the function menu at the top of the screen or window. Alternatively, you can press the X key on your keyboard for the Matrix and the M key to switch back to the Mixer view.
Control Room Section
If you have additional headphone outputs, you can assign up to 4 mixes as headphones. These will all receive the talkback signal when activated. Or use advanced features like speaker switching, cueing and front panel controls. If you use 2 sets of monitors for comparison, you can set this up in the control room.
Loopback Feature
With Loopback you can take the output of one software and send it back as an input signal for another software. Or you can create a mix from input signals, playback signals, or both, and send it back as stereo input for recording. It works just like plugging a cable from a output channel to a input channel, except it all happens within TotalMix.
ARC USB Remote Control
The ARC USB is a powerful and freely configurable remote control for complete control over TotalMix FX. It is the successor to the ARC MK1, and thanks to its new layout and greatly expanded hardware controls, you get quick access to the most common features of TotalMix FX and RME Audio Interfaces.
TotalMix FX for beginners - video series
The DSP-based TotalMix mixer enables completely independent routing and mixing of input and playback channels to all physical outputs. Independent stereo submixes and an extensive Control Room section provide unmatched monitoring capabilities and unmatched routing flexibility. Check out this video series on the amazing TotalMix FX features:
