Documentation

Getting Started

Up and running in under five minutes. The quick-start guide walks you through downloading the installer, authorizing your license, selecting your audio device, and loading your first preset. Whether you're running standalone for broadcast or loading the plugin in your DAW, this is the place to begin.

• Installation — Download the universal installer for macOS or Windows. Includes Standalone, AU, and VST3 formats in a single package.
• License Activation — Enter your license key or sign in with your MixBus account. Supports two simultaneous activations per seat.
• Audio Setup — Configure your audio interface, sample rate, and buffer size. The setup wizard auto-detects optimal settings.
• First Preset — Load a factory preset for your use case (broadcast, mastering, or streaming) and hear the signal chain in action.

User Manual

The complete MixBus Platinum User Manual covers every parameter, every stage, and every workflow in detail. Written for both broadcast engineers and studio professionals, it includes annotated screenshots, signal flow diagrams, and real-world configuration examples for FM, HD Radio, streaming, and mastering applications.

• 220+ pages covering the full 14-stage signal chain
• Annotated UI walkthroughs for every processing module
• Application guides for FM broadcast, HD Radio, podcast, and mastering
• Troubleshooting section with solutions for common setup and performance issues

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Processing Reference

A detailed technical reference for every stage in the MixBus Platinum signal chain. Each module includes parameter definitions, default values, range limits, and notes on how the stage interacts with upstream and downstream processing. Designed for engineers who want to understand exactly what every control does under the hood.

• APRE — Codec artifact detection and perceptual reconstruction
• DC Blocker & Phase Rotator — Signal conditioning and crest factor reduction
• Stereo Enhancer — M/S width control with mono compatibility protection
• AGC — Slow-acting automatic gain control with gated release
• SmartBand EQ — 6+1 band parametric with adaptive frequency targeting
• Compression — Dual-architecture dynamics (wideband + multiband)
• Presence & De-Esser — Adaptive HF enhancement and sibilance control
• TruePeak Limiter, Shaping & Guard — Final-stage dynamics and delivery

API Reference

MixBus Cloud subscribers have access to a RESTful API for remote control, preset management, telemetry, and automated processing workflows. The API supports real-time parameter updates, batch preset deployment across multiple instances, and LUFS/TruePeak metering data export for compliance logging.

• REST API v2 — JSON-based endpoints for all processing parameters and presets
• WebSocket Metering — Real-time LUFS, gain reduction, and TruePeak data streams
• Preset Management — Push, pull, and sync presets across instances programmatically
• Authentication — OAuth 2.0 bearer tokens with scoped permissions per instance
• Rate Limits — 120 requests/minute for parameter control, unlimited for metering streams

Available to MixBus Cloud subscribers on Professional and Enterprise plans.