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Description

Elevate your studio setup with the sleek Avid Artist Mix, a powerhouse DAW controller that blends functionality with compact design. Perfect for the modern producer, this control surface offers unparalleled command over your digital audio workspace, allowing for a more intuitive and efficient recording and mixing process. With its eight touch-sensitive faders and programmable rotary encoders, the Avid Artist Mix turns your creative ideas into reality, all while ensuring your desk remains clutter-free.

Key Features:

  • Eight touch-sensitive faders for precise control over volume and effects
  • Programmable rotary encoders, adaptable for controlling a wide range of functions from basic gain levels to intricate plugin parameters
  • A total of 63 soft keys for customized command assignments, enhancing workflow efficiency
  • High-speed Ethernet connectivity, ensuring compatibility with both Mac and PC setups, offering a seamless integration into any studio environment

Product specs

Brand Avid
Model Artist Mix
Finish Black
Year 2010s
Made In United States
Categories Audio Mixers, Consoles and Summing Boxes

FAQs

What DAWs are compatible with the Avid Artist Mix?

The Avid Artist Mix is compatible with any EUCON-enabled digital audio workstation, including popular options like Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and Cubase, allowing for seamless integration and enhanced control.

How does the Avid Artist Mix connect to my computer?

The Avid Artist Mix connects to your computer via an Ethernet port, ensuring fast and reliable communication for real-time control of your DAW.

Are the faders on the Avid Artist Mix touch-sensitive?

Yes, the Avid Artist Mix features eight touch-sensitive motorized faders, providing precise control and automation capabilities for a professional mixing experience.

Can I use the Avid Artist Mix to control multiple applications?

Yes, the Avid Artist Mix supports application and workstation changes, allowing you to switch between different software environments seamlessly.

What is the purpose of the OLED displays on the Avid Artist Mix?

The eight OLED displays on the Avid Artist Mix provide clear visual feedback for track names, parameter values, and other essential information, enhancing your workflow efficiency.

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Reviews

PROS

  • Best controller for Pro Tools under 1000 Euros

  • Utilizes Eucon protocol for low-latency, high-resolution control

  • Supports mouse-less DAW workflows effectively

  • Natural replacement for larger, older control surfaces

  • Works well with supported DAWs even without official support

CONS

  • Setup can be complex and time-consuming

  • Build quality may be lacking

  • Unusual "On" button instead of standard "Mute"

  • Prone to hardware failures, like the L7 inductor burning out

  • Touch sensitivity issues with faders and knobs

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Avid Artist Mix.

Build quality

  • Old or used Avid Artist Mix units may have issues with stuck or sticky faders, particularly after extensive daily use.

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  • S1 is reported to have superior fader and pan knob quality compared to the Artist Mix, as they function reliably almost 100% of the time.

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Features and functionality

  • The Artist Mix has 8 faders, which some find inadequate for large sessions, necessitating frequent channel banking.

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  • Setups with S1 and Dock reveal improved knob functionality and soft keys, enhancing tasks like automation and preview mode, compared to Artist Series.

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User experience

  • Users accustomed to console mixing appreciate the natural feel of setting levels with physical faders, enhancing workflow efficiency.

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  • Owners report that using the supplied Ethernet cables and ensuring proper connection settings minimize connection issues with Avid Artist Mix.

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Comparisons

  • An alternative to the Artist Mix is the PreSonus Faderport 16, noted for its all-metal build and 16 faders, though its Pro Tools mapping requires adaptation.

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  • Users suggest the SSL UF8 as an alternative to S1, citing fewer connection problems and a more seamless experience despite the older protocol.

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  • Logic Remote iPad app is suggested as a budget-friendly alternative to the Avid Artist Mix for Logic Pro users.

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Value and pricing

  • Avid Artist Mix is considered a good deal at $300, especially when compared to the more expensive S1 model at $1300.

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Software and compatibility

  • Some users experience syncing issues due to EUCON controller problems, which affect both Avid Artist Mix and S1, causing intermittent fader and pan knob functionality.

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  • A new Yukon button in the toolbar must be enabled for proper syncing with Pro Tools, a change from its previous location in external MIDI controllers.

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  • Avid Artist Mix works well with Logic Pro 10.8, especially when using Ethernet connections correctly.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Using a network switch with the Avid Artist Mix can help resolve occasional connectivity dropouts.

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4.5 out of 5

Based on 1 Review and 9 Ratings

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purplehaw

Solid Motor-faded DAW Mixer

This mixer is working great with pro-tools. A must have in your home-studio!

Artist usage

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See how Daft Punk uses Avid Artist Mix

Daft Punk

Music Producer

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Mick Guzauski used the Avid Artist Mix during the mixing process for Daft Punk's Random Access Memories album. Daft Punk had the Pro Tools sessions very well organized and cleaned up, and collaborated with Guzauski throughout the entire mixing process.

See how Sonny Digital uses Avid Artist Mix

Sonny Digital

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See how Jamie Lidell uses Avid Artist Mix

Jamie Lidell

Music Producer

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The item can be seen throughout the entire video.

Genre Usage

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