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Published in SOS May 2008

Technique : Digital Performer Notes


We offer a clutch of hints and tips for DP users considering adding a Focusrite Liquid Mix DSP plug-in platform to their setup.

Robin Bigwood

The background plug-in rendering in DP5 and DP6 can make using dozens of plug-ins a viable proposition even on very modest Macs. But when the highest quality EQ and compression is called for, many users turn to 'powered' plug-in solutions such as Universal Audio's UAD1 or Focusrite's Liquid Mix, which offer well-regarded emulations of vintage analogue gear. I've been using the latter with DP5 for some time now, and its integration with DP has steadily improved over time, to the point where it's now extremely stable.

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Getting up and running initially with the Liquid Mix is straightforward, but there are a number of things that DP users should be aware of. The first is the slightly unusual behind-the-scenes plug-in architecture. The Liquid Mix installer puts plug-ins in your Mac's VST and Audio Unit ('Components') folder at [your HD] / Library / Audio / Plug-Ins, just like many other plug-in installers. Just don't be tempted to trash those VSTs when doing a...


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