Comments on: Mannix Squared Releases FREE Mix Space Plugin That Adds Clarity To Your Mixes https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2024/06/17/mannix-squared-mix-space/ Freeware for music producers! Mon, 15 Jul 2024 20:54:37 +0000 hourly 1 By: Vincent https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2024/06/17/mannix-squared-mix-space/#comment-410840 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 20:54:37 +0000 https://bedroomproducersblog.com/?p=53035#comment-410840 In reply to Mannix Squared.

Works great now – terrific plugin. Thanks very much.

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By: alex https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2024/06/17/mannix-squared-mix-space/#comment-410365 Sun, 23 Jun 2024 18:26:36 +0000 https://bedroomproducersblog.com/?p=53035#comment-410365 In reply to Lukas.

ZL Equalizer does collision detection – it can compare the main signal and the side-chain signal in real-time. I don’t know if any plugin can do what you described.

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By: PureFire https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2024/06/17/mannix-squared-mix-space/#comment-410301 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:40:27 +0000 https://bedroomproducersblog.com/?p=53035#comment-410301 In reply to Cameron.

Thanks James, BPB & Mannix Squared, seems ideal.

Good question Cameron… Like James (who would try to forcefully remove you lol 💛😊), Mannix Squared and Choko say with some excellent examples of use, Its designed for individual mix tracks.

But also… if you imagine a dj or remixer had an actual “mastered” instrumental track as a WAV file which is very busy (has other instruments of the same frequency where you would like to add a new sound) and needed to add a vocal, something like this excellent Streaky video example would be an option…

youtube.com/watch?v=Cf0DCaVa5sM

It would be interesting to hear the results after using this “Mix Space” plugin sparingly to carve out space in your mastered track for another sound to fit in, but use very little reduction amount as not to ruin the master track (less effect is more).

If you know what our doing, the best option for this approach would be to carefully use a dynamic eq to manually tweak individual frequency bands to carve space for the vocal / new sound to fit.

There are other “auto dynamic eq / compression” plugins which would be ideal for ducking individual frequencies like this on a finished / mastered song if “Mix Space” plugin is not responding how you like…
(paid) Wavesfactory Trackspacer, Focusrite Fast Reveal… or TheMasker, a free Trackspacer Alternative,

bedroomproducersblog.com/2024/03/18/lim-themasker/

All of the auto dynamic plugins should only react while the side chain audio source in audible, leaving the mastered track untouched otherwise.

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By: Lukas https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2024/06/17/mannix-squared-mix-space/#comment-410293 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 02:42:27 +0000 https://bedroomproducersblog.com/?p=53035#comment-410293 Thanks to Mannix Squared for the release as well shedding light on this common issue. Although most of the time the problem is audible, it would be also ideal if all tracks would be routed to a bus, for instance, and plugin would analyze signal from each track and suggest conflicting frequencies.

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By: Choko https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2024/06/17/mannix-squared-mix-space/#comment-410289 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:23:31 +0000 https://bedroomproducersblog.com/?p=53035#comment-410289 In reply to Cameron.

I think it would be very strange to add this to a master.

Try adding it to a pad or bass and let the drums sidechain into it
Or add it to a heavy guitar track and let the vocals sidechain into it

Stuff like this :)

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By: Choko https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2024/06/17/mannix-squared-mix-space/#comment-410286 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:11:49 +0000 https://bedroomproducersblog.com/?p=53035#comment-410286 In reply to Mannix Squared.

I downloaded the Zipped.VST.Only.zip file

Can confirm It’s working now. =D
Having great results. Fantastic plugin.

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By: Cameron https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2024/06/17/mannix-squared-mix-space/#comment-410282 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 13:18:35 +0000 https://bedroomproducersblog.com/?p=53035#comment-410282 Is this good to add to the master or just to individual tracks?

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By: Mannix Squared https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2024/06/17/mannix-squared-mix-space/#comment-410281 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 12:36:03 +0000 https://bedroomproducersblog.com/?p=53035#comment-410281 In reply to Vincent.

It looks like we made a mistake when uploading the Windows VST only package. We enabled mono FX in error, which disabled the side chain. Try the download again and let us know if you have any success?

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By: Vincent https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2024/06/17/mannix-squared-mix-space/#comment-410277 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 07:39:00 +0000 https://bedroomproducersblog.com/?p=53035#comment-410277 In reply to Mannix Squared.

Cool! Looking forward to it.

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By: Mannix Squared https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2024/06/17/mannix-squared-mix-space/#comment-410276 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 07:15:19 +0000 https://bedroomproducersblog.com/?p=53035#comment-410276 In reply to Vincent.

Thanks for the feedback. We weren’t expecting such a sudden rush of interest! It seems like there is an issue with the side chain routing in the Windows version of the VST. We’re working on a fix. Will send out an update when it’s available.

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By: Choko https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2024/06/17/mannix-squared-mix-space/#comment-410273 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 02:54:33 +0000 https://bedroomproducersblog.com/?p=53035#comment-410273 In reply to Vincent.

Same issue on Renoise. Says the plugin doesn’t support sidechain.
I want to try this!

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By: Vincent https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2024/06/17/mannix-squared-mix-space/#comment-410271 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 20:23:36 +0000 https://bedroomproducersblog.com/?p=53035#comment-410271 Looks like a no-go on Presonus Studio One 6. When plugins that use sidechains are loaded into a Studio One track, a button is displayed that enables you to select a sidechain input. But that is absent with Mix Space.

Some constructive criticism – Test the plugins in all of the popular DAWs. When the website has a Download button, it shouldn’t be used to sign up for subscribing to a newsletter instead. If we can’t access the plugin from the website, at least display a message to check our email for a link to the update. The email should include a button with the download link rather than having to cut and paste an address to the browser.

But the plugin looks promising – good luck.

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