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K-MIX USER MANU AL

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Created by Keith McMillen, Evan Adams, Noah Ambrose, Evan Bogunia, Chuck Carlson, Emmett Corman, Dave Criss, Tom Ferguson, Mauricio Greene, Matt Hettich, David Hishinuma, Sarah Howe, Andrej Hronco, Conner Lacy, Kyle Lobedan, Dan McAnulty, Dennis Saputelli, Dustin Schultz, Chloe Stamper, Maxime Stinnett, Nick Wang, Carson Whitley, Greg Wille, Brian Wright, Stephen Wright, and Nathan Zorndorf.

This reference manual was written and designed by Carson Whitley.

Version 1.1.0, April 29, 2016.

The content of this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Keith McMillen Instruments. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. No warranties, express or implied, are made with regard to the quality, suitability, or accuracy of this document. Keith McMillen Instruments reserves the right to change the contents of this document and/or the associated products at any time without the provision of prior notice

to specic persons or organizations. Keith McMillen Instruments shall not be held liable for damages of any

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of Kesumo LLC. Apple, Finder, iPad, Mac, Macintosh, and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc, registered in the U.S. and other countries. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. All other product and company names are trademarks or

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0. WELCOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......................... 1

1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... ........ ........... ........ .... ..... .... ..... ........... ........... ........ .... ..... .... ..... ........... ........ .... ..... .......... 2

1.1 What’s In The K-Mix Box? ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... ... 3

1.2 What’s In The MIDI Expander Package? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1.3 – System Requirements .................................. ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... . 5

1.3.1 – Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5

1.3.2 – Software .......... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... 5

1.4 – Manual Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2. GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........... 7

2.1 – K-Mix Hardware Overview .. .. . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . 9

2.1.1 – Front Panel .... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . 9

2.1.1.1 – Faders ... . . .. . ...... . . .. . ...... . . .. . ....... . . .. . ...... . . .. . ...... . . .. . ...... . . .. . ....... . . .. . ...... . . .. . ...... . . .. . ...... . . .. . .. 9

2.1.1.2 – Rotaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.1.1.3 – Rotary Control Indicator LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.1.1.4 – Channel Select Buttons ............................................................................................ 10

2.1.1.5 – Diamond Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.1.1.6 – Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.1.1.7 – Mixer/Interface Indicator LEDs ................................................................................ 11

2.1.1.8 – Mode Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.1.1.9 – Preset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.1.1.10 – Phantom Power Indicator LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.1.1.11– Headphone Output Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.1.2 – Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.1.2.1 – Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.1.2.2 – Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.1.2.3 – “Audio” Micro-USB Port ............................................................................................ 13

2.1.2.4 – “Control” Mini-USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.2 – MIDI Expander Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2.3 – Connecting K-Mix... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2.3.1 – To Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16

2.3.2 – To Microphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

2.3.3 – To Line Level Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

2.3.4 – To Instrument Level Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

2.3.5 – To Phono Level Devices ....................................................................................................... 21

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2.3.6 – To A Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

2.3.7 – To An iPad ............................................................................................................................. 23

2.3.8 – To MIDI Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

2.4 – Mixing Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 26

3. FEATURES OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................. 27

3.1 – Standalone Mixing . .. . ....... . ....... . ....... . ....... . ....... . ....... . ....... . ....... . ....... . ....... . ....... . ....... . ....... . ....... . ....... 28

3.2 – USB Audio Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

3.3 – MIDI I/O . ......... . . .. . . ... . . .. . . ... . . .. . . ... . . .. . . ... . . .. . . ... . . .. . . ... . . .. . . ... . . .. . . ... . . .. . . ... . . .. . . ... . . .. . . ... . . .. . . ... . . .. . . ................ 28

3.4 – Flexible Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 29

3.4.1 – Microphone Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

3.4.1.1 – Phantom Power .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 29

3.4.1.2 – µPre Mic Pres .. .. . . . .. . . . ...... .. . . . .. . . . ...... .. . . . .. . . . ...... .. . . . .. . . . ...... .. . . . .. . . . ...... .. . . . .. . . . ...... .. . . . .. . . . . 29

3.4.2 – Line Level Input .................................................................................................................... 29

3.4.3 – Instrument Level Input ......................................................................................................... 29

3.4.4 – Phono Level Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

3.5 – Robust Outputs ..... . .. .... . .. .... . .. ..... . .. .... . .. ..... ..... . .. ..... ..... . .. .... . .. ..... . .. .... . .. ..... ..... . .. ..... ..... . .. .... . .. ..... . .. .. 30

3.5.1 – Main Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

3.5.2 – Aux Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Send Levels ..................... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... 30

Pre/Post Fader Sends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

3.5.3 – Headphone Output . . . . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . . 31

3.6 – Onboard DSP .. .... .... .............. .... .... .............. .... .... .... .............. .... .... .............. .... .... .... ........... .... .... ...... 32

3.6.1 – EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............ 32

3.6.1.1 – Low-Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

3.6.1.2 – Mid-Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

3.6.1.3 – High-Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

3.6.2 – Noise Gate ... .. ..... .. ..... .. ..... .. ..... .. ..... .. .. ..... .. ..... .. ..... .. ..... .. ..... .. .. ..... .. ..... .. ..... .. ..... .. ..... .. ..... .. .. . 34

3.6.3 – Compressor .......................................................................................................................... 35

3.6.4 – Reverb . .. . ......... . . .. . ...... . . .. . ...... . . .. . ...... . . .. . ....... . . .. . ...... . . .. . ...... . . .. . ...... . . .. . ....... . . .. . ...... . . .. . ...... . ..... 35

3.6.5 – “Rumble” Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

3.7 – Stereo Panning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 36

3.8 – Surround Panning ............................................................................................................................ 36

3.8.1 – Multiple Speaker Layouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

3.8.2 – Ambisonics ........................................................................................................................... 36

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3.8.3 – Bass Management . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . 37

3.9 – Presets............................................................................................................................................... 37

3.9.1 – Onboard Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

3.9.2 – Preset Library & Management ............................................................................................. 37

3.9.3 – Two-Way Syncing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

3.10 – Fine-Tuning Parameters . .. ... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... 37

3.11 – Fader Groups ................................................................................................................................. 38

3.12 – VU Metering .. ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......... 38

3.13 – K-Mix Editor Integration ................................................................................................................ 38

3.14 – Test Tone Generator* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

4. K-MIX HARDWARE . .. .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ............ 39

4.1 – Diamond Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 40

4.1.1 – Changing Banks ................................................................................................................... 40

4.1.2 – Mix Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40

4.1.3 – MIDI Banks . .... . . .. . . .. . ......... . . .. . . .. . .......... . . .. . . .. . .......... . . .. . . .. . ......... . . .. . . .. . .......... . . .. . . .. . .......... . . .. . . . 40

4.1.4 – Transport Control Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

4.2 – K-Mix Modes & Mode Buttons......................................................................................................... 41

4.2.1 – Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... 42

4.2.1.1 – Turning K-Mix On .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. . 42

4.2.1.2 – Turning K-Mix Off . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. .. 42

4.2.2 – Shift ....................................................................................................................................... 42

4.2.3 – Bypass ......... .... ....................... .... ....................... ... .... .................... ... .... ....................... .... ....... 43

4.2.3.1 – Bypass Effects On Individual Channels .............. ..... ...................... ..... ................. .... 43

4.2.3.2 – Bypass Effects On All Channels Simultaneously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

4.2.3.3 – [SHIFT] Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

4.2.4 – Fine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... 44

4.2.4.1 – Fine-Tuning The Faders ............................................................................................ 44

4.2.4.2 – Fine-Tuning The Rotaries .. .. .. .. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. .. ... 44

4.2.4.3 – [SHIFT] Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

4.2.5 – VU ..... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ............ 46

4.2.5.1 – Enabling & Disabling VU Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

4.2.5.2 – Adjusting Faders While VU Is Enabled . .. . ... . ... . ... . .... . ... . ... . ... . .... . ... . ... . ... . .... . ... . ... . ... . . 46

4.2.5.3 – VU Meter Signal Tap Points ...................................................................................... 46

4.2.5.4 — VU Behavior In The Various K-Mix Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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4.2.6 – Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... 48

4.2.6.1 – Selecting A Preset . . .. . . . .. . . . ...... .. . . . .. . . . ...... .. . . . .. . . . ...... .. . . . .. . . . ...... .. . . . .. . . . ...... .. . . . .. . . . ...... .. . 48

4.2.6.2 – Saving A Preset.......................................................................................................... 48

4.2.6.3 – Resetting A Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

4.2.6.4 – Resetting Global Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

4.2.7 – Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... 50

4.2.7.1 – What Do The Controls Do? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

4.2.7.2 – Adjusting Audio Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

4.2.7.3 – Muting Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

4.2.7.4 – Soloing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

4.2.7.5 – Mute + Solo Simultaneously .................................................................................... 51

4.2.7.6 – [SHIFT] Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

4.2.8 – Aux1 ...................................................................................................................................... 53

4.2.8.1 – What Do The Controls Do? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

4.2.8.2 – Adjusting Send Levels ......................... ....... ....... ................... ....... ....... ....... ............... 53

4.2.8.3 – Pre/Post Sends .......................................................................................................... 53

4.2.8.4 – Muting In Aux Modes................................................................................................ 54

4.2.8.5 – Soloing In Aux Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

4.2.8.6 – [SHIFT] Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

4.2.9 – Aux2 ...................................................................................................................................... 54

4.2.10 – Aux3 .... ......... ......................... ......... ......................... ......... ......... ......................... ......... ........ 54

4.2.11 – Comp .................................................................................................................................. 55

4.2.11.1 – What Do The Controls Do? .................................................................................... 55

4.2.11.2 – Editing Compressor Settings .. ..... .... .... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... . 56

4.2.11.3 – [SHIFT] Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

4.2.12 – Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... 57

4.2.12.1 – What Do The Controls Do? .................................................................................... 57

4.2.12.2 – Editing Gate Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

4.2.12.3 – [SHIFT] Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

4.2.13 – Pan (Stereo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

4.2.13.1 – What Do The Controls Do? .................................................................................... 59

4.2.13.2 – Adjusting Pan Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

4.2.13.3 – [SHIFT] Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

4.2.14 – Pan (Surround) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

4.2.14.1 – Enabling & Disabling Surround Panning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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4.2.14.2 – What Do The Controls Do? .................................................................................... 61

4.2.14.3 – [SHIFT] Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

4.2.14.4 – Output Channel Behavior ...................................................................................... 62

4.2.14.5 – Bass Management Crossover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

4.2.14.6 – Editor-Only Parameters ........ .... .... .... .............. .... .... .............. .... .... .... ........... .... .... ... 63

4.2.14.7 – Surround Parameters Are Global, Not Per Preset .................. ....... ....................... . 63

4.2.14.8 – Functional Differences Between Stereo & Surround . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . 64

4.2.15 – EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... 65

4.2.15.1 – What Do The Controls Do? .................................................................................... 65

4.2.15.2 – Adjusting EQ Settings ............................................................................................ 66

4.2.15.3 – [SHIFT] Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

4.2.16 – Verb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... 67

4.2.16.1 – What Do The Controls Do? .................................................................................... 67

4.2.16.2 – Adjusting Reverb Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

4.2.16.3 – Adjusting Reverb Send Levels ............................................................................... 68

4.2.16.4 – Pre/Post Send Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

4.2.16.5 – [SHIFT] Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

4.2.16.6 – No Reverb When Surround Panning Is Enabled . . .. .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .... .... .... .... ... 68

4.2.17 – Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ 69

4.2.17.1 – What Do The Controls Do? .................................................................................... 69

4.2.17.2 – Adjusting Trim Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

4.2.17.3 – [SHIFT] Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

4.2.18 – +48V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 70

4.2.18.1 – What Do The Controls Do? .................................................................................... 70

4.2.18.2 – Turning Phantom Power On/Off............................................................................. 70

4.2.18.3 – Switching Phantom Power Voltage Level ...... ................. ..... ..... ................. ..... ....... 71

4.2.18.4 – Phantom Power Is Global, Not Per Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

4.2.18.5 – Phantom Power Default State ................................................................................ 71

4.2.19 – Phones ................................................................................................................................ 72

4.2.19.1 – What Do The Controls Do? .................................................................................... 72

4.2.19.2 – Adjusting The Headphone Output Level .............................................................. 72

4.2.19.3 – Changing The Headphone Monitoring Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

4.2.19.4 – Headphone Output As A Discrete Output Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

4.2.19.5 – Exiting Phones Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

4.2.20 – Test Tone* ........................................................................................................................... 74

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4.2.20.1 – Enabling/Disabling Test Tone .............. ..... .................. ..... ..... ...... .................. ..... .... 74

4.2.20.2 – Changing Test Tone Frequency ............................................................................. 74

4.3 – MIDI & K-Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... 75

4.3.1 – MIDI Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

4.3.1.1 – Port 1: K-Mix Audio Control...................................................................................... 75

4.3.1.2 – Port 2: K-Mix Expander . .. . .. . .... . ..... . .... . .... . .... . .... . .... . .... . ..... . .... . .... . .... . .... . .... . .... . ..... . ... 75

4.3.1.3 – Port 3: K-Mix Control Surface ............ .. . . ............ .. . . ............ .. . . ............ .. . . ........... .. . . .... 76

4.3.2 – Sending MIDI From K-Mix . . .. . . .............................................................................................. 76

4.3.2.1 – MIDI Banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

4.3.2.2 – Diamond Pad In Mix Bank ........................................................................................ 77

4.3.2.3 – MIDI Expander Output ............................................................................................. 77

4.3.3 – External MIDI Control Of Mix Bank ..................................................................................... 78

4.3.3.1 – MIDI Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

4.3.3.2 – Input Channel Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

4.3.3.3 – Main Output Bus Parameters ................................................................................... 80

4.3.3.4 – Misc. Parameters (Reverb/Surround/Auxes) ........................................................... 81

4.3.3.5 – Changing Presets With Program Change Messages ................. ....... ...................... 81

4.3.3.6 – MIDI Control When Not In Mix Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

4.3.4 – External MIDI Control Of MIDI Banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

4.3.4.1 – Controlling Faders . .. .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... . 82

4.3.4.2 – Controlling Rotaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

4.3.4.3 – Controlling Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

4.3.4.4 – MIDI Control When Not In A MIDI Bank ................ ......... ......................... ......... ....... 83

4.3.5 – MIDI Input via MIDI Expander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

4.3.5.1 – Changing Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

4.3.5.2 – Controlling The Mix Bank . . ............ .. . . ............ .. . . ............ .. . . ........... .. . . ............ .. . . ........ 83

4.3.5.3 – Controlling The MIDI Banks ..................................................................................... 83

5. K-MIX EDITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................. 84

5.1 – Main Window ................................................................................................................................... 86

5.1.1 – Presets Section ..................................................................................................................... 87

5.1.1.1 – Preset Library............................................................................................................. 87

5.1.1.2 – Save Button ............................................................................................................... 88

5.1.1.3 – Save As Button .. .... .... .... ............................................................................................ 89

5.1.1.4 – Revert Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

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5.1.1.5 – Delete Button . . . . . . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. 89

5.1.1.6 – Send All Button ....... .... ........ ......... ............ ......... ............ ........ ............ ........ ............ .... 90

5.1.1.7 – Receive All Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

5.1.1.8 – Setlist ......... .... ....................... .... ....................... ... .... .................... ... .... ....................... . 90

5.1.1.9 – Show/Hide Presets Toggle ....................................................................................... 93

5.1.1.10 – “Global” Parameters vs. “Per Preset” Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

5.1.2 – Fader Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

5.1.2.1 – Faders ... . . .. . ...... . . .. . ...... . . .. . ....... . . .. . ...... . . .. . ...... . . .. . ...... . . .. . ....... . . .. . ...... . . .. . ...... . . .. . ...... . . .. . 95

5.1.2.2 – Decibel Number Boxes............................................................................................. 96

5.1.2.3 – Channel Select Buttons ............................................................................................ 96

5.1.2.4 – Solo Buttons . ... . . .. . . ... . . .. . . ... . . .. . . ... . . .. . . ... . . .. . . ... . . .. . . ... . . .. . . ... . . .. . . ... . . .. . . ... . . .. . . ... . . .. . . ... . . .. . . . 97

5.1.2.5 – Mute Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

5.1.3 – Main Tab Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

5.2 – Tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................... 99

5.2.1 – Channel Strip Tab ... . .. . .. . .. . .. ..... . .. . .. . .. . .. ..... . .. . .. . .. . .. ..... . .. . .. . .. . .. ..... . .. . .. . .. ..... . .. . .. . .. . .. ..... . .. . .. . .. . . 99

5.2.1.1 – Input Channel Strip (1–8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

5.2.1.2 – Aux Output Channel Strip .... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... . .. .... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... . .. .... ..... ..... ... 109

5.2.1.3 – Phones Channel Strip ... ... .. .. .. ... .. .. .. ... .. .. ... .. .. .. ... .. .. .. ... .. .. ... .. .. .. ... .. .. .. ... .. .. .. ... .. .. ... .. . 110

5.2.1.4 – Main Output Channel Strip ............... ........................ ........................ ..................... 111

5.2.2 – Reverb Tab .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 112

5.2.2.1 – Bypass Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

5.2.2.2 – Channel Send Levels .............................................................................................. 113

5.2.2.3 – Reverb Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

5.2.2.4 – Reverb Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

5.2.3 – Surround Tab ...................................................................................................................... 116

5.2.3.1 – Surround On/Off Switch . . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 116

5.2.3.2 – Speaker Layout Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

5.2.3.3 – Bass Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

5.2.3.4 – Surround Panners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

5.2.3.5 – Surround Panner Assignment Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

5.2.3.6 – Save Globals Button ............................................................................................. 119

5.2.4 – MIDI Tab . . ... ... .. .. . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . .. ... ... ... ... .. .. . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . .. ... ... ... ... .. .. . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . .. ... ... ... .. .. . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . 119

5.2.4.1 – Sensor Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. 119

5.2.4.2 – MIDI Parameters Section ........................................................................................ 120

5.2.4.3 – MIDI Channel Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

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5.2.4.4 – Save Globals Button ............................................................................................. 121

5.2.5 – USB Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . .122

5.2.5.1 – USB Pre/Post Switches .. .... ... .... .... .... ... .... .... .... ... .... .... ... .... .... .... ... .... .... ... .... .... .... ... . 122

5.2.5.2 – Save Globals Button ............................................................................................. 123

5.3 – Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... 124

5.3.1 – Audio Settings .... ..... ................. ..... ..... ................. ..... ................. ..... ................. ............. ..... . 124

5.3.1.1 – Ch #1 Phantom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

5.3.1.2 – Ch #2 Phantom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

5.3.1.3 – Phantom Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

5.3.1.4 – Channels 3–8 Line/Phono Switches . .. . ... . ... . .... . ... . ... . ... . .... . ... . ... . ... . .... . ... . ... . ... . .... . ... 125

5.3.2 – Hardware Settings .. ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... . 126

5.3.2.1 – Input Limiter On/Off* ............................................................................................. 126

5.3.2.2 – Backlighting On/Off* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

5.3.2.3 – Pass Thru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

5.3.2.4 – LED Brightness* ... .. .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 126

5.3.2.5 – Tone Generator* ..................................................................................................... 127

5.3.3 – Editor Settings .... .... ... .... .... ... .... .... .... ... .... .... ... .... .... .... ... .... .... .... ... .... .... ... .... .... .... ... .... .... ... . 128

5.3.3.1 – Reset Receive Preset Behavior . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . ... . .. . ... . 128

5.3.3.2 – Editor + Mixer View Linking ................................................................................... 128

5.3.3.3 – Auto Check For Updates ........................................................................................ 128

5.3.4 – Save Globals Button . . . . . . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. 128

5.4 – Menu Bar Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

5.4.1 – K-Mix Editor ........................................................................................................................ 130

5.4.1.1 – About K-Mix Editor ................................................................................................. 130

5.4.1.2 – Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

5.4.2 – File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... 131

5.4.2.1 – Export Preset . ... . ... . .. . ... . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. 131

5.4.2.2 – Export All Presets . ... .. . . ............ .. . . ............ .. . . ............ .. . . ........... .. . . ............ .. . . ............ . 131

5.4.2.3 – Import Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

5.4.2.4 – Export Global Mappings ........................................................................................ 131

5.4.2.5 – Import Global Mappings . ............. .. . . ............ .. . . ............ .. . . ............ .. . . ........... .. . . ....... 132

5.4.3 – Edit ....... ..... ..... ................. ..... ................. ..... ..... ................. ..... ................. ..... ........................ 132

5.4.3.1 – Copy Preset ....... ..... ..... .. ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .. ..... ... 132

5.4.3.2 – Paste Preset ............................................................................................................. 132

5.4.3.3 – Paste Preset To New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

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5.4.3.4 – Copy Channel ......................................................................................................... 132

5.4.3.5 – Paste Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

5.4.3.6 – Auto-Populate Setlist .. ......... ......................... ......... ......... ......................... ......... ...... 133

5.4.3.7 – Reset Preset To Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

5.4.3.8 – Reset Globals To Default ....... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ . 133

5.4.4 – Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

5.4.4.1 – Force Firmware Update . .. . ..... . ....... . ....... . ....... . ....... . ....... . ....... . ....... . ....... . ....... . ....... . 134

5.4.5 – Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... 134

5.4.5.1 – Documentation ....................................................................................................... 134

5.4.5.2 – Show/Hide Tool Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

5.4.5.3 – Check For Updates ................................................................................................. 134

5.5 – Firmware Updating .. ..... ..... .. ..... ..... .. ..... ..... .. ..... ..... .. ..... ..... .. ..... ..... .. ..... ..... .. ..... ..... .. ..... ..... .. ..... ..... 135

5.5.1 – Automatic Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

5.5.2 – Manual Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

6. APPENDIX .. ..... ..... .. ..... ..... .. ..... ..... .. ..... ..... .. ..... ..... .. ..... ..... .. ..... ..... .. ..... ..... .. ..... ..... .. ..... ..... .. ......................... 136

6.1 – K-Mix Technical Specifications ......... ..... ...... .............. ........ ..... ...... .............. ........ ..... ...... .............. .. 137

6.2 – Signal Flow Block Diagram............................................................................................................ 138

6.3 – Default MIDI Output Values .......................................................................................................... 139

6.4 – MIDI Note Naming Reference ..... . ...... . ..... . ..... . ...... . ..... . ..... . ...... . ..... . ..... . ...... . ..... . ..... . ...... . ..... . ..... . .. 140

7. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................................. 141

7.1 – An Important Note About USB Cables ......................................................................................... 142

7.2 – USB Hubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... 142

7.3 – Mac Mini Phantom Power & Connectivity Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

7.4 – Renaming The K-Mix Device Name In Audio MIDI Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

7.5 – K-Mix Not Recognized In Audio MIDI Setup ................................................................................ 143

7.6 – K-Mix Appearing As “USB MIDI Device” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

7.7 – Firmware Updating Errors ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .. ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .. 144

7.8 – No Audio When Plugged Into A Computer ................................................................................. 144

8. F.A.Q. . . ... .. ... .. ... .. ... .. ... .. ... .. ... .. ... .. ... .. ... .. .. .. . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . ............................. 145

9. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

WELCOME

Hello, and welcome to the world of K-Mix! Taking the time to read this document is a huge step toward becoming a true K-Mix wizard! Put on your robe and wizard hat, wield your staff, and replenish your mana reserves before proceeding further.

The purpose of this document is to provide a resource containing helpful information regarding the use of the K-Mix hardware and software. While this document is written for people of all levels, it does not attempt to explain basic, fundamental audio concepts or terminology, and it is assumed that you have at least basic experience working with audio equipment.

QUESTIONS? FEEDBACK? CONTACT US!

Any questions or feedback that may come up regarding K-Mix or its software can be directed to us here:

• Technical Support: http://www.keithmcmillen.com/support

• General Questions: http://www.keithmcmillen.com/contact-us

• User Forum: http://forum.keithmcmillen.com

WHERE TO DOWNLOAD EVERYTHING

All K-Mix software can be downloaded on the KMI website at www.keithmcmillen.com/downloads

Before You Begin

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

1.1 WHAT’S IN THE K-MIX BOX?

K-MIX

For mixing.

MICRO-USB CABLE

For connecting K-Mix to a computer or tablet.

MINI-USB CABLE

For connecting K-Mix to a USB power supply or KMI MIDI Expander.

USB POWER SUPPLY + CONVERTER BLADES

+5V DC, 1.5A.

For powering your K-Mix. Also includes international converter blades.

Mixer Interface

+5V DC

1.5A

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

1.2 WHAT’S IN THE MIDI EXPANDER PACKAGE?

MIDI EXPANDER

For expanding.

USB POWER SUPPLY + CONVERTER BLADES

+5V DC, 500 mA

Includes power converter blades for non-United States AC sockets.

USB CABLE

For connecting the Expander to the USB power supply.

MINI-USB CABLE

For connecting a KMI device to the Expander.

MIDI Expander

POWER MIDI In MIDI Out EXPAND

+5V DC

500mA

Keith McMillen

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

1.3 – SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

1.3.1 – HARDWARE

MAC OS

• Mac OS 10.6 (or greater)

• Intel Core 2 Duo (or greater)

• USB 2.0 (or greater) port

WINDOWS

• K-Mix is not supported on any Windows operating system.

STANDALONE OPERATION

• K-Mix

• USB power supply (included with K-Mix)

• USB cable (included with K-Mix).

1.3.2 – SOFTWARE

MAC OS

• Mac OS 10.7 or later

• Intel Core 2 Duo (or greater)

• USB 2.0 (or greater) port

• 100 MB free hard disk space

• A connected K-Mix

WINDOWS

• The K-Mix Editor software is not compatible with any Windows operating system.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

1.4 – MANUAL CONVENTIONS

Here are a few important notes on the formatting of this document:

• Links to external websites will appear in underlined, blue text — click on the text to open that web page in your computer’s default web browser.

• Links to different sections of the manual will appear in black, bold, underlined text — click on the text to jump to that section of the manual.

• The terms “TRS cable” (tip, ring, sleeve) and “TS cable” (tip, sleeve) will appear in the manual — these are also commonly referred to as a “stereo cable” and “mono cable”, respectively.

• Any measurement followed by double quotes (“) denotes inches. Measurement values followed by a single quote (‘) denotes feet — e.g. 1/4” refers to one-quarter inch and 3’ refers to three feet.

• References to buttons on the K-Mix hardware will appear as the button name (or symbol) enclosed in brackets — e.g. the [SHIFT] button and the [ ] button.

Whenever this exclamation mark appears, very important information will appear in this text area.

Whenever this light bulb icon make an appearance, this text area will contain a helpful tip.

Getting Started

GETTING STARTED

This section covers information that will help you get started with the K-Mix. We will introduce the K-Mix hardware and the MIDI Expander hardware, discuss how to connect your K-Mix to the world, and go over basic operation of the mixer. More in-depth information is available in the K-Mix Hardware and K-Mix Editor sections.

GETTING STARTED

2.1 – K-MIX HARDWARE OVERVIEW

The K-Mix hardware!

2.1.1 – FRONT PANEL

The front panel of K-Mix looks like this:

Mixer Interface

2.1.1.1 – FADERS

The K-Mix faders are where the most important part of mixing occurs — level adjustment. Depending on the current mode K-Mix is in, the faders are in charge of controlling output levels, input trim levels, aux send levels, and reverb send levels.

Underneath faders 1–8 are 12 LEDs (6 green, 3 yellow, 3 red) that

provide visual feedback. These can represent either the current fader

position, or act as VU meters for audio passing through. The master

fader (fader 9) is equipped with two columns of 12 LEDs for accurate representation of the stereo output levels.

GETTING STARTED

Value

Zone

Value

2.1.1.2 – ROTARIES

The K-Mix rotaries handle most of the parameter adjustments that aren’t covered by the faders. These include EQ, compressor, gate, panning, and reverb adjustments.

The outer edge of each rotary, underneath the surface, is lined with 16 LEDs. These are used to display the current position of each rotary.

With the exception of ne tuning and surround panning, the rotaries behave like standard knobs; the minimum and maximum values are at approximately 7 o’clock and 5 o’clock, respectively. Move the rotary clockwise to increase values; move the rotary counterclockwise to decrease values.

Min

Dead

Max

2.1.1.3 – ROTARY CONTROL INDICATOR LEDS

Three LEDs below each rotary are used to indicate what parameters they are currently controlling. These are labelled with parameters for the onboard EQ, Reverb, and Compressor/Gate.

2.1.1.4 – CHANNEL SELECT BUTTONS

Nine channel select buttons, one above each fader, are used for a number of different functions. Their main function is to select the currently focused channel (or channels) for editing effects. Depending on the currently selected mode, the channel select buttons can also be used to bypass effects, display mute/solo status, set and display pre/post fader sends, turn phantom power on/off, or select the current headphone monitor point.

GETTING STARTED

Mixer Interface

2.1.1.5 – DIAMOND PAD

The diamond buttons are used to select whether K-Mix is in the “Mix” bank, or one of three available MIDI banks (“1”, “2”, “3”); they can also be used to output MIDI notes and transport control messages.

2.1.1.6 – POWER BUTTON

The [ ] is used to turn K-Mix on and off.

2.1.1.7 – MIXER/INTERFACE INDICATOR LEDS

Two LEDs below K-Mix’s [ ] button show whether K-Mix is currently powered on or not. If on, these will be illuminated; if off, these will be off.

2.1.1.8 – MODE BUTTONS

The mode buttons are used to switch the current “mode” your K-Mix is in. Each mode allows access to different audio-related parameters, such as EQ, Gate, Compressor, etc.

2.1.1.9 – PRESET BUTTON

Used to select which of the 12 onboard presets is currently loaded.

2.1.1.10 – PHANTOM POWER INDICATOR LEDS

Used to indicate the current phantom power states for channels 1 and 2.

2.1.1.11– HEADPHONE OUTPUT JACK

At the very front of K-Mix is a 1/8” stereo headphone output jack. Plug in your headphones to monitor outputs and inputs. The headphone jack can also function as its own discrete stereo output bus, or be used as a low frequency crossover output when mixing in surround.

Mixer Interface

GETTING STARTED

2.1.2 – BACK PANEL

Outputs Inputs

2 1

2.1.2.1 – OUTPUTS

This is where all of the audio comes out!

Each of the eight outputs provides a balanced, mono audio signal via 1/4” jacks.

2.1.2.2 – INPUTS

This is where all of the audio signals you want to mix go in!

K-Mix offers eight balanced, mono inputs, and is capable of accepting both XLR (inputs 1 & 2 only) and 1/4” connectors.

XLR/TRS COMBO JACKS

Inputs 1 & 2 on K-Mix feature two XLR/TRS combo jacks. These allow for connecting microphones via XLR connectors or line level and instrument level signals via 1/4” TRS connectors.

1/4” JACKS

Inputs 3–8 on K-Mix feature 1/4” TRS jacks. These allow for connecting balanced (or unbalanced) line level and phono level signals via 1/4” TRS connectors.

GETTING STARTED

2.1.2.3 – “AUDIO” MICRO-USB PORT

The “Audio” micro-USB port is used for both powering K-Mix and connecting

K-Mix to a computer or tablet.

When connected to a computer or tablet, K-Mix can act as an audio interface or a MIDI control surface, passing audio and MIDI between the two devices. The connected device will provide power to K-Mix.

K-Mix can also be powered from this port by connecting it to a USB power

supply. When powered in this manner, K-Mix will operate as a standalone mixer.

Tablets may not be able to provide enough power to K-Mix by themselves. You will

likely need to power K-Mix externally via the “Control” mini-USB port and a USB

power supply.

2.1.2.4 – “CONTROL” MINI-USB PORT

The “Control” mini-USB port is used for powering K-Mix with a USB power

supply. It can also be used to connect K-Mix to a KMI MIDI Expander.

Connect this port to a USB power supply to use K-Mix as a standalone mixer,

or to provide extra power should the need arise (using K-Mix with a tablet or computer that cannot provide enough power on its own).

Connect this port to a KMI MIDI Expander for bi-directional MIDI communication with external MIDI via 5-pin DIN cables.

GETTING STARTED

2.2 – MIDI EXPANDER OVERVIEW

The KMI MIDI Expander is an optional accessory that allows K-Mix (and other KMI products) to connect to external MIDI hardware via MIDI cables.

MIDI Expander

POWER MIDI In MIDI Out EXPAND

Keith McMillen

(1) MIDI IN

MIDI input to the Expander. Incoming MIDI will be passed through the K-Mix and up the USB connection to

a connected computer or tablet (if present) — similar to a MIDI interface. MIDI sent into the Expander’s input can also be used to control the K-Mix Mix bank parameters, and change the currently selected preset.

(2) MIDI OUT

MIDI output from the Expander. MIDI from the K-Mix (and a connected computer) can be sent out of this to external MIDI hardware.

(3) INPUT LED INDICATOR

Flashes when MIDI is received at the MIDI In port.

(4) OUTPUT LED INDICATOR

Flashes when MIDI is sent out of the MIDI Out port.

(5) POWER PORT

Used to power the MIDI Expander and a connected K-Mix. Just plug a USB power supply (one is provided

with the Expander package) into a power outlet, then connect the power supply to the POWER port on the

Expander using a USB-A to B cable (also provided with the Expander).

(6) EXPAND PORT

Used to connect the MIDI Expander to K-Mix. Just use a mini-USB cable to connect the K-Mix’s CONTROL

port to the MIDI Expander’s EXPAND port.

Only KMI products should be connected to the EXPAND port — other USB devices (including USB hubs) will not work.

GETTING STARTED

ar = 44100

kr = 4410

ksmps = 10

nchnls = 8

/*-------IVORY-------*/

instr 1

ifreq = cpspch(p5)

aglis expseg

1, p8, 1, p3 - p8, p9

line

0, p3, 5

oscil

k1, p7, 1

linseg

0, p3 * .7, p6, p3 * .3, 0

oscil

k3, (ifreq + k2) * aglis, 1

linseg

0, p3 * .6, 6, p3 * .4, 0

oscil

k4, p7 * .9, 1, 1.4

linen

p6, p3 * .5, p3, p3 * .333

oscil

k6, ((ifreq + .009) + k5) * aglis, 9, .2

2.3 – CONNECTING K-MIX...

This section covers how you can connect K-Mix to your audio world.

GETTING STARTED

ar = 44100

kr = 4410

ksmps = 10

nchnls = 8

/*-------IVORY-------*/

instr 1

ifreq = cpspch(p5)

aglis expseg

1, p8, 1, p3 - p8, p9

line

0, p3, 5

oscil

k1, p7, 1

linseg

0, p3 * .7, p6, p3 * .3, 0

oscil

k3, (ifreq + k2) * aglis, 1

linseg

0, p3 * .6, 6, p3 * .4, 0

oscil

k4, p7 * .9, 1, 1.4

linen

p6, p3 * .5, p3, p3 * .333

oscil

k6, ((ifreq + .009) + k5) * aglis, 9, .2

2.3.1 – TO POWER

K-Mix can be powered in one of two ways:

BUS-POWERED VIA COMPUTER

The most convenient way to power K-Mix is via USB bus-power from a connected computer, tablet, or other USB host device.

1. Connect a micro-USB cable to K-Mix’s AUDIO port on the back panel.

2. Connect the other end of the micro-USB cable to a powered USB port on a computer.

3. Turn on K-Mix by pressing the [ ] button.

It is possible that some devices will not be capable of bus-powering K-Mix on their own. If this is the case then you will need to power K-Mix externally for K-Mix to fully operate.

GETTING STARTED

STANDALONE POWER VIA USB POWER SUPPLY

It is also possible to power K-Mix from a standard AC power outlet using a 5V USB power supply

(included with K-Mix). The power supply must be capable of putting out a minimum of 500mA of power to ensure K-Mix will work properly; the power supply that ships with K-Mix can output 1.5A.

1. Connect a mini-USB cable to K-Mix’s CONTROL port on the back panel.

2. Connect the other end of the mini-USB cable to a USB power supply.

3. Plug the USB power supply into a power outlet.

4. Turn on K-Mix by pressing the [ ] button.

It is also possible to perform the above steps using a micro-USB cable and the AUDIO port, instead of a mini-USB cable and the CONTROL port. Both methods are perfectly capable of powering K-Mix from a USB power supply.

+5V DC

1.5A

GETTING STARTED

2.3.2 – TO MICROPHONES

Microphones can be connected to inputs 1 and 2 on K-Mix with XLR cables.

1. Connect the female end of an XLR cable to the microphone.

2. Connect the other end of the XLR cable to input 1 or input 2 on K-Mix.

Outputs Inputs

436

2 1

GETTING STARTED

2.3.3 – TO LINE LEVEL INSTRUMENTS

Line level instruments can be connected to any of K-Mix’s inputs.

1. Connect a 1/4” TS/TRS cable to your instrument.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to any of K-Mix’s eight inputs.

Outputs Inputs

658

2 1

GETTING STARTED

2.3.4 – TO INSTRUMENT LEVEL INSTRUMENTS

Hi-Z instrument level signals can be connected to inputs 1 and 2 on K-Mix with 1/4” TS/TRS cables.

1. Connect a 1/4” TS/TRS cable to your instrument.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to input 1 or input 2 on K-Mix.

Outputs Inputs

2 1

GETTING STARTED

2.3.5 – TO PHONO LEVEL DEVICES

Phono level signals can be connected to inputs 3–8 on K-Mix. Phono level devices, like turntables, typically have RCA connectors; it is likely you will need RCA to 1/4” TS adapters or and RCA to 1/4” TS cable in order to connect to K-Mix. The following instructions are written as though this is the case.

1. Connect an RCA cable to your phono level device.

2. Connect the other end of the RCA cable to an RCA to 1/4” TS adapter.

3. Connect the 1/4” TS end to K-Mix input 3–8.

There are internal line/phono switches on K-Mix inputs 3–8 that must manually be set to “Phono” using the K-Mix Editor. By default these switches are set to “Line”.

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Outputs Inputs

2 1

start • stop

GETTING STARTED

ar = 44100

kr = 4410

ksmps = 10

nchnls = 8

/*-------IVORY-------*/

instr 1

ifreq = cpspch(p5)

aglis expseg

1, p8, 1, p3 - p8, p9

line

0, p3, 5

oscil

k1, p7, 1

linseg

0, p3 * .7, p6, p3 * .3, 0

oscil

k3, (ifreq + k2) * aglis, 1

linseg

0, p3 * .6, 6, p3 * .4, 0

oscil

k4, p7 * .9, 1, 1.4

linen

p6, p3 * .5, p3, p3 * .333

oscil

k6, ((ifreq + .009) + k5) * aglis, 9, .2

2.3.6 – TO A COMPUTER

K-Mix can be connected to a computer with a micro-USB cable, allowing for audio to pass back and forth

between the two devices.

1. Connect a micro-USB cable to K-Mix’s AUDIO port on the back panel.

2. Connect the other end of the micro-USB cable to a powered USB port on a computer.

Outputs Inputs

2 1

GETTING STARTED

2.3.7 – TO AN IPAD

K-Mix can be connected to an iPad with the help of the Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (for iPads with Lightning connectors) or the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (for older iPads with 30-pin connectors).

Apple does not allow iPads to provide as much power as a standard USB port does, so your K-Mix will also need an external power source to function properly; this can come in the form of a USB power supply or a powered USB hub.

WITH USB POWER SUPPLY

1. Power the K-Mix externally with the included USB power supply (instructions here).

2. Connect the Lightning to USB Camera Adapter to your iPad.

3. Connect K-Mix’s AUDIO port to the Lightning to USB Camera Adapter using a micro-USB cable.

Outputs Inputs

2 1

GETTING STARTED

WITH POWERED USB HUB

1. Connect the Lightning to USB Camera Adapter to your iPad.

2. Connect the powered USB hub to a power outlet.

3. Connect the powered USB hub to the Lightning to USB Camera Adapter via USB.

4. Connect the K-Mix’s AUDIO port to the USB hub using a micro-USB cable.

Outputs Inputs

2 1

GETTING STARTED

2.3.8 – TO MIDI HARDWARE

K-Mix can send MIDI to and receive MIDI from external MIDI hardware devices using the optional KMI MIDI Expander (not included with K-Mix).

To connect K-Mix to MIDI gear, simply:

1. Connect K-Mix’s CONTROL port to the Expander’s EXPAND port using a mini-USB cable.

2. Connect the Expander’s MIDI IN jack to the MIDI OUT jack on the MIDI hardware device.

3. Connect the Expander’s MIDI OUT jack to the MIDI IN jack on the MIDI hardware device.

4. If power for your K-Mix is needed, connect the Expander’s POWER port to a USB power supply, then

plug the power supply into a wall outlet. The Expander will provide power to K-Mix over the USB

connection.

MIDI Expander

POWER MIDI In MIDI Out EXPAND

Outputs Inputs

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MIDI OUTMIDI IN

2 1

GETTING STARTED

2.4 – MIXING AUDIO

If you want to start mixing as quickly as possible, take your K-Mix out of its box and do the following:

1. Power up K-Mix.

2. Connect your gear to K-Mix’s inputs.

3. Connect your speakers to K-Mix’s main outputs (outputs 1 & 2).

4. Enter “Main” mode by pressing K-Mix’s [MAIN] mode button.

5. Turn up the master fader.

6. Adjust faders 1–8 to taste.

Features Overview

FEATURES OVERVIEW

This section is a general overview of the deep feature set offered by K-Mix — what they are, what they do, and what can be adjusted. It does not discuss how these features are controlled, it merely provides a brief introduction. The exact manner in which these features are accessed/adjusted via the K-Mix hardware and the K-Mix Editor will be discussed in the two subsequent sections: K-Mix Hardware and K-Mix Editor.

3.1 – STANDALONE MIXING

K-Mix can function as a traditional standalone mixer; no computer necessary. Power K-Mix via a USB power supply and you’re good to go. Audio coming into the inputs can leverage K-Mix’s onboard DSP effects and

exible output routing, allowing you to mix your gear wherever there’s access to power.

3.2 – USB AUDIO INTERFACE

In addition to being a standalone mixer, K-Mix can also act as an 8-input, 10-output USB bus-powered audio interface.

• Audio coming into the mixer can be sent up USB to a connected computer for recording or further processing.

• Audio from a connected computer can be sent directly out of K-Mix’s outputs or through K-Mix’s channel strip effects.

• USB pre/post switches allow for exible routing of USB audio into and out of K-Mix.

3.3 – MIDI I/O

In addition to functioning as both a mixer and audio interface, K-Mix speaks MIDI. K-Mix allows for bi-

directional MIDI communication with USB host devices (computer, tablet), and with external MIDI hardware

(via the optional KMI MIDI Expander). K-Mix is fully capable of both outputting MIDI to control other devices/ software, and receiving MIDI for control of its own parameters.

• K-Mix features three MIDI banks; each fader, rotary, and button can be set to output completely different MIDI messages for each bank.

• When connected to a computer, MIDI can be sent from the computer to K-Mix for controlling nearly all of K-Mix’s audio parameters; this allows for fully automating your K-Mix!

• When using K-Mix with the optional KMI MIDI Expander, MIDI coming into the Expander can also be used to control K-Mix’s audio parameters, allowing you to control K-Mix from external MIDI hardware.

K-Mix’s MIDI capabilities allow for very powerful, highly customizable interactions. More in-depth information about using K-Mix and MIDI together can be found in section 4.3 – MIDI & K-Mix.

FEATURES OVERVIEW

3.4 – FLEXIBLE INPUTS

K-Mix is ready to accept a wide variety of audio signals. Microphone, line, instrument, and phono level signals will pose no problem.

3.4.1 – MICROPHONE INPUT

Inputs 1 and 2 on K-Mix are XLR/TRS combo jacks, allowing for microphones to be connected via XLR connectors, and Hi-Z instrument / line level devices to be connected via 1/4” TRS connectors.

3.4.1.1 – PHANTOM POWER

K-Mix provides full phantom power functionality for inputs 1 and 2.

• Phantom power can be enabled/disabled individually for input channels 1 and 2, directly from the K-Mix hardware or via the K-Mix Editor.

• Phantom power voltage levels can be set to either +48V (default) or +12V.

3.4.1.2 –  PRE MIC PRES

Inputs 1 and 2 on K-Mix are packed with KMI’s own ultra low-noise µPre™ (“micro pre”) microphone

preamps. These preamps provide high-efciency and extremely accurate gain.

3.4.2 – LINE LEVEL INPUT

Line level audio signals can be inserted into any of K-Mix’s 8 input channels via 1/4” TRS/TS cables.

When plugging a line level signal into inputs 1 and 2, the signal will run through K-Mix’s µPre™ preamps; it is possible the signal will run a little “hot”. If this is the case then it is recommended you adjust the trim levels to reduce the amount of signal coming into K-Mix.

3.4.3 – INSTRUMENT LEVEL INPUT

Hi-Z (“high impedance”) instrument level audio signals can be used with inputs 1 and 2 on K-Mix. Plug in and you’re good to go.

3.4.4 – PHONO LEVEL INPUT

In addition to line level signals, K-Mix inputs 3–8 are capable of receiving phono level audio signals.

• Inputs 3–8 each have their own line/phono switch that is accessible from the K-Mix Editor. By default these are set to “Line”.

• In order to properly accept a phono level signal, the line/phono switch must be switched to “Phono” for each channel you would like to use with a phono level signal.

FEATURES OVERVIEW

3.5 – ROBUST OUTPUTS

You need outputs? K-Mix has them.

K-Mix comes equipped with 10 outputs — 8 balanced 1/4” TRS outputs and one stereo headphone output. Outputs are grouped into stereo output “busses” or “bus pairs” — the main output bus, three aux output bus pairs, and the headphone output bus.

3.5.1 – MAIN OUTPUTS

Outputs 1 and 2 are K-Mix’s “main outputs”, or “main output bus”. This is the default stereo pair that audio will go out of when mixing.

• The main output bus has its own set of DSP effects, including an EQ, compressor, and noise gate.

• The reverb send effect gets mixed into the main outputs when reverb is enabled. The reverb returns post-DSP effects; the reverb signal will not be affected at all.

3.5.2 – AUX OUTPUTS

Outputs 3–8 are K-Mix’s “auxiliary outputs”, or “aux outs”. These six outputs are split into three stereo pairs, Aux 1, Aux 2, and Aux 3.

• Aux 1 = outputs 3–4

• Aux 2 = outputs 5–6

• Aux 3 = outputs 7–8

Audio can be freely routed out any of these outputs using the aux send levels and aux panning.

• Unlike the main output bus, the auxiliary outputs do not have any DSP effects.

• The reverb send effect is not mixed in to the aux outputs.

SEND LEVELS

Each of K-Mix’s eight input channels have adjustable aux send level controls for each aux output pair. These can be adjusted directly from the K-Mix hardware or via the K-Mix Editor.

PRE/POST FADER SENDS

Each aux send level fader/control for each aux output pair can be set to operate either “pre” or “post” fader.

• When set to “Pre”, the currently selected channel’s main volume fader will have no effect on the level going to the aux; the send level fader will be the only level control.

• When set to “Post”, the currently selected channel’s main volume fader will have an effect on the audio going to the aux. Both the send level fader and the channel’s main volume fader are in control of the audio going to the aux. If the send level fader is all the way up, but the volume fader for the selected channel is all the way down (or muted), no audio will be sent to the auxes.

Aux pre/post switches can be adjusted directly from the K-Mix hardware or via the K-Mix Editor.

FEATURES OVERVIEW

Below is a diagram illustrating the signal ow of pre-fader and post-fader sends:

AUX PANNING

Each aux send level is accompanied by an aux panning parameter. The aux panning parameter sets the left/right panning of the signal going to the selected aux output bus pair.

• Audio can be sent out just a single output by panning to the extreme left or right. Full left will go solely out the odd-numbered output (output 3 for Aux 1, output 5 for Aux 2, output 7 for Aux

3); full right will go solely out the even-numbered output (output 4 for Aux 1, output 6 for Aux 2, output 8 for Aux 3).

• Centering the pan parameter will send the channel’s audio signal equally to both outputs of the aux pair.

Aux panning can be adjusted directly from the K-Mix hardware or the K-Mix Editor.

3.5.3 – HEADPHONE OUTPUT

K-Mix has a 1/8” stereo headphone output jack at the very front of the hardware. The headphone output can be used for a number of purposes.

• Monitor any of the four stereo output bus pairs (Mains, Aux 1, Aux 2, Aux 3).

• Monitor any of K-Mix’s input channels (pre-fader).

• Act as its own discrete stereo output bus, outputs 9–10.

• Act as a low frequency crossover output when mixing in surround.

Headphone output behavior can be adjusted directly from the K-Mix hardware or the K-Mix Editor.

FEATURES OVERVIEW

3.6 – ONBOARD DSP

K-Mix is equipped with powerful DSP directly onboard — no computer necessary!

3.6.1 – EQ

Each of the 8 input channels and the main output bus have their own 3-band, semi-parametric EQ available

(low-shelf, mid-band, high-shelf) —similar to a standard channel strip EQ on most mixing consoles. This

is extremely useful for sculpting your mix: making sure sounds don’t step on one another, removing troublesome frequencies, or emphasizing certain parts of your sounds.

All EQ parameters can be controlled via the mixer hardware or the editor.

Low-Shelf Mid-Band High-Shelf

FEATURES OVERVIEW

3.6.1.1 – LOW-SHELF

The EQ’s lower band is a sweepable, dual-pole, low-shelving lter with control over frequency and

boost/cut.

Center Frequency

Low-Shelf EQ

Frequency Range: 20Hz-400Hz

Boost/Cut: ±18dB

3.6.1.2 – MID-BAND

The middle band is fully parametric, with control over frequency, boost/cut, and bandwidth (Q).

Mid-Band EQ

Frequency Range: 200Hz-6KHz

Boost/Cut: ±18dB

Q: 0.1-10.0

Q = 10

Q = 5

Q = 1

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3.6.1.3 – HIGH-SHELF

The high band is a sweepable, dual-pole, high-shelving lter with control over frequency and boost/cut.

High-Shelf EQ

Frequency Range: 3KHz-20KHz

Boost/Cut: ±18dB

Center Frequency

3.6.2 – NOISE GATE

Each of the 8 input channels and the main output bus have their own noise gate with full control over

threshold, gain reduction amount, attack time, and release time. Useful for getting rid of unwanted noise in

quiet sections or making your drum tracks tighter.

All gate parameters can be controlled via the mixer hardware or the editor.

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3.6.3 – COMPRESSOR

Each of the 8 input channels and main output but have their own compressor with full control over

threshold, makeup gain amount, compression ratio, attack time, and release time. Useful for evening out

vocal performances, getting more sustain out of instruments, or creatively “slamming” your audio.

All compressor parameters can be controlled via the mixer hardware or the editor.

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3.6.4 – REVERB

K-Mix also offers a global reverb effect send. Each of the 8 input channels can be sent into the reverb at different levels using the available reverb sends. Reverb sends can be made to send pre-fader or postfader.

All reverb parameters can be controlled via the mixer hardware or the editor.

Reverb

Pre-Delay: 0.5ms - 250ms

Decay Time: 0.05s - 5.0s

Damping: 1% - 100%

Diffusion: 0% - 100%

Pre-Delay

Initial Sound Decay

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3.6.5 – “RUMBLE” FILTER

Each of the 8 input channels has an optional high-pass lter at the beginning of the DSP chain. This is intended to be used as a “rumble lter”, removing microphone handling noise or the “thump” that may

occur when bumping a turntable.

The rumble lters can only be controlled from the K-Mix Editor.

3.7 – STEREO PANNING

K-Mix allows you to individually set each channel’s left/right panning for each of the four output bus pairs (Main, Aux 1, Aux 2, Aux 3).

All stereo panning parameters can be adjusted directly from the K-Mix hardware or the K-Mix Editor.

3.8 – SURROUND PANNING

In addition to stereo panning, K-Mix is able to leverage its multiple outputs and rotary controls to spatialize audio in multiple surround sound formats.

3.8.1 – MULTIPLE SPEAKER LAYOUTS

K-Mix’s surround panning is able to work with a number of standard speaker congurations. Quad, 5.1, 7.1,

and Octophonic.

The speakers are laid out as follows:

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-112.5

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-22.5º

1 2

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157.5

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-45º

1 2

45º

135º-135º

All surround formats begin with speaker 1 at the front-left position and increment clockwise. This may

run contrary to established 5.1 and 7.1 lm standards, but it makes plugging output channels into the

appropriate speakers much easier.

The surround speaker layout parameter may only be adjusted from the K-Mix Editor.

5.1

0º

-30º

1 3

SUB (BASS MANAGEMENT MUST BE ENABLED)

7.1

0º

30º

110º-110º

-30º

1 3

7 4

-150º

SUB (BASS MANAGEMENT MUST BE ENABLED)

30º

110º-110º

150º

3.8.2 – AMBISONICS

K-Mix utilizes Ambisonics panning algorithms to ensure a high quality soundstage when working in a surround sound environment.

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3.8.3 – BASS MANAGEMENT

K-Mix also offers an optional low frequency crossover when working in surround.

• When enabled, all low frequency content will be routed out the headphone jack; higher frequency content will go out outputs 1–8 as normal.

• When disabled, all audio will be routed out outputs 1–8 as normal.

3.9 – PRESETS

With the many adjustable parameters and options offered with K-Mix, it can certainly be useful to store your favorite settings somewhere and be able to recall them. Need to store multiple mixes for a show? Want to have different mixer settings for your bedroom and your practice space? Are you in multiple groups that require completely different mixes? That is where presets come into play!

3.9.1 – ONBOARD PRESETS

The K-Mix hardware can store up to 12 editable presets on the board. These presets can be saved, recalled, and deleted directly from the board itself.

3.9.2 – PRESET LIBRARY & MANAGEMENT

In addition to the onboard presets, the K-Mix Editor includes much more in-depth preset management.

Its Preset Library can store up to 999 presets (though, only 12 can be on the K-Mix hardware at a time); it can save, recall, revert, delete, reorder, rename, copy, paste, import, and export presets.

The editor’s Preset Setlist allows you to select which presets will be loaded onto your K-Mix, and the order they will appear in.

3.9.3 – TWO-WAY SYNCING

The K-Mix hardware and the K-Mix Editor can send presets back and forth between each other. Do you want to save some changes made to a mix while away from the computer? Want to share your mixer settings with a friend but don’t have your computer with you? These things are possible with K-Mix.

When a K-Mix is connected to a computer running the K-Mix Editor, the editor can either Send any preset (in the editor) to any preset slot on the K-Mix hardware, overwriting its previous contents, or Receive any preset from the K-Mix hardware, copying its settings to the editor (either by overwriting an existing preset, or saving an entirely new preset).

3.10 – FINE-TUNING PARAMETERS

K-Mix parameters can be tuned with precision via the hardware or editor.

Fine Tuning mode on the K-Mix hardware allows you to “zoom in” on a fader or rotary control, providing a much higher degree of resolution than is present under “normal” operation.

The K-Mix Editor allows you to type in exact parameter values, giving you the highest amount of control possible. Want your mid-band EQ’s center frequency to be at exactly 947Hz? Do you need your compressor’s threshold to be at exactly -7.28dB? The editor allows you to dial in everything to your liking.

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3.11 – FADER GROUPS

K-Mix’s faders can be “grouped” (or “linked”); when one fader is adjusted, the other faders in the same group follow along. There are four available fader groups on K-Mix. Fader group options may only be accessed through the K-Mix Editor.

3.12 – VU METERING

Using the LEDs underneath each fader’s surface, K-Mix is able to display VU meters for a number of different points in the mixer signal ow.

Different mixer “modes” will show you different VU meter readings. Trim mode shows pre-fader, pre-DSP levels;

Mains mode shows post-DSP, post-fader levels; Reverb mode shows post-reverb send levels; the Aux modes show post-aux send levels.

VU metering can be enabled/disabled directly from the K-Mix hardware.

3.13 – K-MIX EDITOR INTEGRATION

The K-Mix hardware is tightly integrated with the freely available K-Mix Editor software application (available

here). The K-Mix Editor allows you to edit all mixer parameters in real time (plus a few that aren’t available

directly from the mixer itself) and manage your preset library.

Bi-directional communication between the editor and mixer provides synchronous feedback — changes made

in the editor will be reected immediately on the mixer; changes made on the mixer itself will be reected

immediately in the editor.

All info regarding the operation of the K-Mix Editor can be found in the K-Mix Editor section.

3.14 – TEST TONE GENERATOR*

K-Mix has its own test tone generator onboard with an adjustable frequency from 40Hz–4000Hz.

The test tone can be accessed and controlled directly from the K-Mix hardware or via the K-Mix Editor.

* Available in a future update.

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This section covers everything related to the K-Mix hardware itself. If you’re looking to learn how the K-Mix hardware can be used to adjust all of the available parameters, look no further. This section also contains other

general hardware-specic information.

4.1 – DIAMOND PAD

K-Mix’s diamond pad is a multi-purpose control divided into four buttons. It is used for switching between K-Mix’s Mix and MIDI banks, and can also be used for sending transport control messages.

4.1.1 – CHANGING BANKS

Changing banks on K-Mix is easy, just press and hold the [SHIFT] button and press one of the four diamond buttons.

• To enter the Mix bank, press and hold [SHIFT] then press the diamond button marked “Mix” (left diamond button).

• To enter one of the MIDI banks, press and hold [SHIFT] then press one of the diamond buttons marked “1”, “2”, or “3” (up, right, or down diamond buttons).

4.1.2 – MIX BANK

K-Mix’s “Mix bank” is where all of the audio-related functions happen; all of the mixing, effect adjustments, and routing is done here. Section 4.2 –K-Mix Modes & Mode Buttons [link] details all of the functionality of K-Mix’s Mix bank.

4.1.3 – MIDI BANKS

K-Mix has three “MIDI banks”. Each of these banks allow K-Mix’s faders, rotaries, and buttons to output MIDI messages for controlling MIDI-capable hardware and software.

When in any of the MIDI banks, the diamond pad buttons will output MIDI notes when pressed. The specic MIDI notes can be set in the K-Mix Editor’s MIDI Tab.

For more information about K-Mix and MIDI functionality, please see section 4.3 — MIDI & K-Mix.

4.1.4 – TRANSPORT CONTROL MESSAGES

When in K-Mix’s Mix bank, the diamond pad buttons will output MCU (Mackie Control Universal) transport

control messages.

• The diamond pad buttons are labelled with the corresponding transport control message they output when pressed.

• = Play, = Stop, = Rewind, and = Record,.

• K-Mix will only output these transport messages when in the Mix bank; it will output standard MIDI notes when in any of the three MIDI banks.

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4.2 – K-MIX MODES & MODE BUTTONS

K-Mix’s mode buttons are arguably the most important part of operating the K-Mix hardware; they allow you to traverse the vast array of editable features from K-Mix’s compact interface. Mastering the mode buttons is the

rst step toward K-Mix mastery!

This section details the various K-Mix modes and mode buttons — what they do and how you can control the various options for each mode. If you would like more information about the features themselves (like “what kind of EQ does K-Mix offer?”), please refer to the Features Overview section.

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4.2.1 – POWER

The [ ] button is used to turn K-Mix on and off.

4.2.1.1 – TURNING K-MIX ON

To turn K-Mix on, connect K-Mix to a USB power supply or powered USB port on a computer/tablet/

phone/etc., then press the [ ] button. It will take a few seconds for your K-Mix to completely power on.

4.2.1.2 – TURNING K-MIX OFF

To turn K-Mix off, press and hold the [ ] button for 3 seconds. Once 3 seconds have elapsed, K-Mix will begin powering down.

• When K-Mix is powered down in this manner, the current state of the mixer will be stored in its internal memory. The next time you power up your K-Mix it will be in the exact same state as when you turned it off.

4.2.2 – SHIFT

The [SHIFT] button is used to access extra functionality directly on the K-Mix hardware.

These extra functions are dened in each of the individual mode button sections — e.g. the

[SHIFT] behavior for EQ mode is in the EQ section.

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4.2.3 – BYPASS

The [BYPS] button is used to turn effects on and off. This can be done on a per channel basis, or an effect can be bypassed globally (all instances of an effect).

This button only has an effect on the compressor, gate, EQ, and reverb functionality. Nothing else has the ability to be bypassed.

4.2.3.1 – BYPASS EFFECTS ON INDIVIDUAL CHANNELS

To bypass an effect on an individual channel:

1. Enter the mode for the effect you want to bypass. For example, enter EQ mode if you want to

bypass the EQ on a specic channel.

2. Press and hold the [BYPS] button.

3. The channel select button LEDs will now display the current bypass state for each channel. Green = effect on (not bypassed), Red = effect off (bypassed).

4. While [BYPS] is still held down, press a channel select button to toggle that channel’s bypass state.

5. Release [BYPS] to exit Bypass Mode. All LEDs will return to their normal state (for the mode you are currently in).

Reverb is a global effect send, it is not per channel, so all channel select buttons are linked when bypassing in Reverb mode. They will either be all green (reverb enabled), or all red (reverb bypassed). Any channel select button may be used to toggle the bypass state of the reverb.

4.2.3.2 – BYPASS EFFECTS ON ALL CHANNELS SIMULTANEOUSLY

To bypass an effect on all channels at the same time:

1. Press and hold the [BYPS] button. It does not matter what mode the mixer is currently in.

2. The [COMP], [GATE], [EQ], and [VERB] buttons light up. If any channel has the effect enabled, the button will light up bright. If no track has the effect enabled, the button will be dim.

3. While [BYPS] is still held down, press the [COMP], [GATE], [EQ], or [VERB] button to toggle the bypass state of all channels simultaneously.

If the channels have a mixture of bypassed and non-bypassed states for an effect, the rst press will bypass the effect on every channel.

4.2.3.3 – [SHIFT] FUNCTIONALITY

The [SHIFT] button does not have any effect on [BYPS].

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4.2.4 – FINE

The [FINE] button is used to turn ne-tuning on and off, allowing for extra precision when

adjusting parameters. This essentially “zooms in” on the current rotary and fader positions.

4.2.4.1 – FINE-TUNING THE FADERS

To ne-tune a fader parameter, do the following:

1. Press and release the [FINE] button to toggle Fine-Tuning Mode on. The fader LEDs will instantly move to the center of the fader; this represents the original “coarse” value.

2. Move the fader up from center to increase the parameter’s value with extra precision.

3. Move the fader down from center to decrease the parameter’s value with extra precision.

4. Press the [FINE] button to exit ne-tuning mode. The fader LEDs will go back to their normal appearance.

5. If you need to go further than the range offered by ne-tuning mode, you can repeat steps 1–4 again to reset the center point to the new value.

Depending on the mode your K-Mix is currently in, some faders may not be

controlling a mixer function. If this is the case, ne-tuning will not work for those

faders and their LEDs will be off.

4.2.4.2 – FINE-TUNING THE ROTARIES

To ne-tune a rotary parameter, do the following:

1. Press the [FINE] button to toggle ne-tuning mode on. The rotary LEDs will instantly move to the 12 o’clock position — this represents the original “coarse” value.

2. Move the rotary clockwise to increase the parameter’s value with extra precision.

3. Move the rotary counterclockwise to decrease the parameter’s value with extra precision.

4. Press the [FINE] button to exit ne-tuning mode. The rotary LEDs will go back to their normal appearance.

It is important to note that when ne-tuning the rotaries they act as “endless encoders” — you can keep

moving them around and around in the same direction as much as you want. This is unlike their normal behavior, which is restricted to movement between the 7 o’clock and 5 o’clock position, similar to a traditional knob.

Depending on the mode your K-Mix is currently in, some rotaries may not be

controlling a mixer function. If this is the case, ne-tuning will not work for those

rotaries and their LEDs will be off.

4.2.4.3 – [SHIFT] FUNCTIONALITY

The [SHIFT] button does not have any direct effect on ne-tuning. It does, however, have an indirect

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effect; it allows for ne-tuning the extra functions that are normally accessed via the [SHIFT] button, like

the attack time in Compressor Mode.

EXAMPLE USE

Here is an example of using [SHIFT] to ne-tune the attack time of a compressor.

1. Enter Compressor Mode by pressing the [COMP] button.

2. Press the [FINE] button to enter ne-tuning mode.

3. Press and hold the [SHIFT] button. Rotaries 1, 2, and 4 will go dark (they don’t control anything while [SHIFT] is held). Rotary 3 will stay lit up.

4. Move rotary 3 clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the compressor’s attack time with extra precision.

5. When done adjusting the attack time, release the [SHIFT] button.

6. Press the [FINE] button to exit ne-tuning mode.

Also note that you are able to do steps 2 and 3 in the reverse order. You can press and hold [SHIFT]

rst to access the attack time, then press [FINE] to ne-tune. Fine-tuning can be engaged and

disengaged while [SHIFT] is held down.

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4.2.5 – VU

The [VU] button is used to toggle the fader LEDs between displaying VU meters and their

actual fader location.

4.2.5.1 – ENABLING & DISABLING VU METERS

To enable or disable VU metering:

1. Press the [VU] button to toggle the VU meters on/off.

2. The [VU] button will light up bright when VU metering is enabled, and will be dim when VU metering is disabled.

3. When enabled, the fader LEDs will display VU meters — when disabled, the fader LEDs will display fader position.

VU meters will only display when K-Mix is in a mode where the faders control volume levels. Modes like +48V Mode will not display VU meters (faders do not control levels in this mode), and Phones Mode will only show a VU meter on the master fader (representing the headphone output level).

4.2.5.2 – ADJUSTING FADERS WHILE VU IS ENABLED

Faders can still be adjusted when VU meters are being displayed:

• Pressing a fader while VU meters are enabled will make the fader momentarily switch over to displaying the current fader position.

• Once the fader is released, the fader will go back to displaying the VU meter after a brief delay.

4.2.5.3 – VU METER SIGNAL TAP POINTS

There are multiple VU metering points on K-Mix that can be accessed. The displayed metering point is

dependent on what mode K-Mix is currently in. Each meter point on K-Mix and its location in the mixer signal ow can be seen in the K-Mix Signal Flow Diagram.

4.2.5.4 — VU BEHAVIOR IN THE VARIOUS K-MIX MODES

Below is a list of what signals the K-Mix faders are representing when in the various modes and VU

metering is enabled.

MAINS/COMP/GATE/EQ/PAN MODE VU

When in Mains, Compressor, Gate, EQ, or Pan modes, enabling VU meters will display the following:

• Faders 1–8: Input channels 1–8 levels, post-fader

• Master fader: Main output bus (outputs 1+2) levels, post-output fader

AUX 1–3 MODES VU

When in the aux modes, enabling VU meters will display the following:

• Faders 1–8: Input channels 1–8 aux send levels, post-send fader

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• Master fader: Aux output bus levels, post-output fader (Aux 1 = outputs 3 + 4; Aux 2 = outputs 5 + 6; Aux 3 = outputs 7 + 8)

TRIMS MODE VU

When in Trims mode, enabling VU meters will display the following:

• Faders 1–8: Input channel trim levels, post-trim, pre-DSP, pre-fader

• Master fader: N/A — no VU metering

REVERB MODE VU

When in Reverb mode, enabling VU meters will display the following:

• Faders 1–8: Input channels 1–8 reverb send levels, post-reverb send

• Master fader: Reverb output level, post-reverb level fader

HEADPHONES VU

When in Phones mode, enabling VU meters will display the following:

• Faders 1–8: N/A — no VU metering

• Master fader: Phones output level, post-output fader

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4.2.6 – PRESET

The [PRESET] button is used to enter and exit “Preset Selection Mode”. This mode handles selecting, saving, and resetting K-Mix presets.

4.2.6.1 – SELECTING A PRESET

Selecting a preset will load that preset’s settings on K-Mix, overwriting the current state of the mixer.

To select a preset on K-Mix:

1. Press and release the [PRESET] button. The [PRESET] button and the currently selected preset’s button will light up bright. You are now in Preset Selection Mode.

2. Press one of the 12 mode buttons labelled A–L to select that preset. The button will blink a few times to indicate a selection has been made.

3. That is all. The preset’s contents will be loaded immediately and you will automatically be taken out of Preset Selection Mode — K-Mix will return to whatever mode you were in prior to selecting a preset.

If, after entering Preset Selection Mode, you decide you do not want to change presets, pressing the [PRESET] button again will exit Preset Selection Mode and return you to the mode you were in previously.

Some special behaviors occur when selecting a preset from the mixer hardware while connected to the K-Mix Editor. These are detailed in the Preset Library section.

4.2.6.2 – SAVING A PRESET

Presets can be saved directly from the K-Mix hardware. Saving a preset will overwrite one of the 12 available preset slots with the current state of K-Mix’s parameters.

To save a preset on K-Mix:

1. Press and release the [PRESET] button. The [PRESET] button and the currently selected preset’s button will light up bright. You are now in Preset Selection Mode.

2. Press and hold the [SHIFT] button. All of the 12 mode buttons labelled A–L will light up bright.

3. While [SHIFT] is still held down, press one of the lit up mode buttons (labelled A–L) to save to its associated preset slot. The selected button will blink to show that the save has been performed.

4. If desired, you can continue saving K-Mix’s current settings to other preset slots by holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing other mode buttons.

5. Once you are done saving presets, release the [SHIFT] button.

6. Exit Preset Selection Mode by pressing the [PRESET] button, which will return you to the currently selected preset, or press one of the 12 mode buttons labelled A–L to select and load that preset (and automatically exit Preset Selection Mode).

When saving a preset, only “per preset” parameters are stored in the preset. “Global” parameters are not stored as part of the presets. For more information on “global” vs. “per preset” parameters, please see section 5.1.1.10 – “Global” Parameters vs. “Per Preset” Parameters.

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4.2.6.3 – RESETTING A PRESET

Presets can be reset directly from the K-Mix hardware. Resetting a preset will overwrite one of the 12 available preset slots with K-Mix’s default, “normalled” preset.

To reset a preset on K-Mix:

1. Press and release the [PRESET] button. The [PRESET] button and the currently selected preset’s button will light up bright. You are now in Preset Selection Mode.

2. Press and hold the [BYPS] button.

3. While [BYPS] is still held down, press one of the 12 mode buttons labelled A–L. The button will blink four times. The selected preset is immediately overwritten with K-Mix’s default, normalled preset.

4. That is all. If desired, you may repeat steps 2 & 3 to reset additional preset slots.

4.2.6.4 – RESETTING GLOBAL PARAMETERS

Like presets, all global parameters can be reset directly from the K-Mix hardware. Resetting the global parameters will return every global parameter to its default state.

To reset global parameters on K-Mix:

1. Press and release the [PRESET] button. The [PRESET] button and the currently selected preset’s button will light up bright. You are now in Preset Selection Mode.

2. Press and hold the [BYPS] button.

3. While [BYPS] is still held down, press the [PRESET] button. The button will blink while all global parameters are returned to their default state.

4. You’re done! You did it!

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4.2.7 – MAIN

The [MAIN] button on K-Mix is used to enter “Mains Mode”, where you can set the audio levels going to the main outputs, outputs 1 & 2.

This is the default mode of K-Mix; when powered on for the rst time it will be in this mode.

Plug in, turn up the faders, and sound will be going out the mains.

4.2.7.1 – WHAT DO THE CONTROLS DO?

FADER BEHAVIOR

In Mains Mode, faders 1–8 are used to control the amount of signal being passed to the main output bus for input channels 1–8. The master fader is used to control the overall output level of outputs 1 &

Move a fader up to increase the signal level; move it down to decrease the signal level.

The faders can also be used for muting and soloing channels using the {SHIFT] button.

ROTARY BEHAVIOR

The rotary controls are not used when in Mains Mode; their LEDs will be off and will not respond to touch.

CHANNEL SELECT BUTTON BEHAVIOR

In Mains Mode, the channel select buttons are used to represent the current mute/solo state of each channel. They do not respond to touch in this mode, they are merely for visual feedback. Each channel select button can be in one of four states:

• Green = Normal (no mute, no solo)

• Red = Muted

• Yellow = Soloed

• Blinking Yellow = Both muted and soloed

The output channels cannot be soloed, so the “Master” channel select button can only be green or red.

4.2.7.2 – ADJUSTING AUDIO LEVELS

Adjusting audio levels is simple — just move the faders up or down.

• Moving a fader up increases the level.

• Moving a fader down decreases the level.

Faders 1–8 adjust the amount of signal getting sent to the main outputs (outputs 1 & 2). The master

fader adjusts the nal output level of the mains.

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4.2.7.3 – MUTING CHANNELS

Muting audio channels is achieved with use of the [SHIFT] button.

1. Press and hold the [SHIFT] button.

2. Tap the bottom of a fader to mute that channel’s audio.

3. Tap the bottom of that fader again to unmute that channel’s audio.

VISUAL FEEDBACK

• When a channel is muted its channel select button will turn red and the fader LEDs will turn off to show that it is currently muted.

• When a channel is not muted its channel select button will be green and its fader will return to normal brightness levels.

4.2.7.4 – SOLOING CHANNELS

Soloing channels is very similar to muting channels; it is achieved using the [SHIFT] button.

1. Press and hold the [SHIFT] button.

2. Tap the top of a fader to solo that channel.

3. Tap the top of that fader again to unsolo that channel.

Multiple channels may be soloed simultaneously, just tap the top of multiple faders while holding down the [SHIFT] button to add them to the soloed group.

When a channel is soloed, that will be the only audio going through to the outputs. Non-soloed tracks will effectively be muted. To get all audio behaving normally, just unsolo any channels that currently have solo enabled; once there are no channels currently soloed, audio will pass through as normal.

Only input channels may be soloed; output channels do not have this functionality. Trying to solo the “Master” fader will not do anything.

VISUAL FEEDBACK

• When a channel is soloed its channel select button will turn yellow to show that it is currently soloed.

• The fader LEDs of all currently unsoloed channels will dim to help show that they are not currently being heard.

• Once there are no longer any soloed channels, all faders will return to normal brightness levels.

4.2.7.5 – MUTE + SOLO SIMULTANEOUSLY

It is possible for a channel to be muted and soloed simultaneously.

1. Press and hold the [SHIFT] button.

2. Tap the bottom of a fader to mute a channel.

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3. Tap the top of the same fader to solo the channel.

4. Steps 2 and 3 can also be done in reverse order.

VISUAL FEEDBACK

When a channel is both muted and soloed, the channel select button will blink yellow.

4.2.7.6 – [SHIFT] FUNCTIONALITY

When in Mains Mode, the [SHIFT] button is used for muting and soloing audio channels.

• Hold down the [SHIFT] button and tap the bottom of a fader to mute the selected channel.

• Hold down the [SHIFT] button and tap the top of a fader to solo the selected channel.

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4.2.8 – AUX1

The [AUX1] button is used to enter “Aux 1 Mode”; here you can adjust audio send levels to the rst pair of auxiliary outputs, outputs 3 & 4.

4.2.8.1 – WHAT DO THE CONTROLS DO?

FADER BEHAVIOR

In Aux 1 Mode, faders 1–8 are used to control the amount of signal being passed to the Aux 1 output bus (outputs 3 & 4) for input channels 1–8. The master fader is used to control the overall output level of outputs 3 & 4

• Move a fader up to increase that channel’s send level.

• Move a fader down to decrease that channel’s send level.

• The “Master” fader can also be used for muting the aux output bus using the [SHIFT] button.

ROTARY BEHAVIOR

The rotary controls are not used when in Aux 1 Mode; their LEDs will be off and will not respond to touch.

CHANNEL SELECT BUTTON BEHAVIOR

In Aux 1 Mode, the channel select buttons are used for adjusting the pre/post state of the aux send for each individual channel.

• Press and hold a channel select button for 1 second to toggle between pre and post.

4.2.8.2 – ADJUSTING SEND LEVELS

Adjusting the aux send levels is as easy as moving the faders up or down.

• Moving a fader up increases the send level of the selected channel.

• Moving a fader down decreases the send level of the selected channel.

• Faders 1–8 adjust the amount of signal being sent from the input channels to the aux 1 outputs (outputs 3 & 4).

• The “Master” fader adjusts the nal output level of the aux 1 outputs.

4.2.8.3 – PRE/POST SENDS

The aux sends for input channels 1–8 can each be set to function as a pre-fader send or a post-fader send. The channel select buttons are used for changing and displaying their current state.

• Press and hold a channel select button for 1 second to toggle between pre and post; the channel select button’s LED will change color when successfully toggled.

• Green LED = Post-fader

• Red LED = Pre-fader

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By default all aux sends will be set to post-fader.

4.2.8.4 – MUTING IN AUX MODES

It is not possible to mute the aux send level of an input channel (faders 1–8), but it is possible to mute the aux output (“Master” fader). To mute the aux output, do the following:

1. Press and hold the [SHIFT] button. The channel select button above the “Master” fader will display the current mute state of the aux output; red = muted, green = unmuted. All other channel select buttons will turn off.

2. With [SHIFT] still depressed, press the bottom of the master fader to toggle the mute state of the aux output. The fader LEDs will turn off when muted and return to normal brightness when unmuted.

3. Release the [SHIFT] button to go back to normal Aux 1 Mode behavior.

4.2.8.5 – SOLOING IN AUX MODES

Soloing of auxiliary sends is not supported; soloing is completely disabled when holding [SHIFT] in any of the Aux modes.

4.2.8.6 – [SHIFT] FUNCTIONALITY

The [SHIFT] button is used for muting the aux output fader (“Master” fader). This behavior is dened

above in section 4.2.8.4 – Muting in Aux Modes.

4.2.9 – AUX2

The [AUX2] button is used to enter Aux 2 Mode; here you can adjust audio send levels to the

second pair of auxiliary outputs, outputs 5 & 6.

This mode behaves exactly the same as Aux 1 Mode, the only difference is that it is dealing with the Aux 2 output bus, output channels 5 & 6 (as opposed to outputs 3 & 4).

4.2.10 – AUX3

The [AUX3] button is used to enter Aux 3 Mode; here you can adjust audio send levels to the

second pair of auxiliary outputs, outputs 7 & 8.

This mode behaves exactly the same as Aux 1 Mode, the only difference is that it is dealing with the Aux 3 output bus, output channels 7 & 8 (as opposed to outputs 3 & 4).

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4.2.11 – COMP

The [COMP] button is used to enter K-Mix’s “Compressor Mode” — here you can adjust the compressor settings for each of the eight input channels and the main output bus.

4.2.11.1 – WHAT DO THE CONTROLS DO?

FADER BEHAVIOR

In Compressor Mode, the K-Mix faders continue to function as though they are in Mains Mode. Faders 1–8 control the level of input channels 1–8 and the master fader controls the level of the main output bus (outputs 1 & 2).

ROTARY BEHAVIOR

When in Compressor Mode, the four rotaries are used to adjust compressor settings for the currently selected channel (or channels).

• Rotary 1 = Threshold

• Rotary 2 = Compression Ratio

• Rotary 3 = Release Time

• Rotary 4 = Makeup Gain

It is also possible to hold down the [SHIFT] button to access more compressor parameters. When holding down [SHIFT] the rotaries will adjust the following parameters:

• Rotary 1 = off

• Rotary 2 = off

• Rotary 3 = Attack Time

• Rotary 4 = off

Rotaries act like traditional knobs; the minimum value is at 7 o’clock and the maximum value is at 5 o’clock. Move the rotary clockwise to increase the current parameter’s value; move the rotary counterclockwise to decrease.

CHANNEL SELECT BUTTON BEHAVIOR

The channel select buttons are used to select the compressor that is currently being edited by the rotary controls.

• Each input channel and the main output bus has its own compressor, so any of the channel select buttons may be used.

The LED color of each channel select button is used to display the currently selected compressor (or compressors).

• Green = currently selected

• Red = not selected

When selected, the rotaries will update to display the selected channel’s compressor settings.

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4.2.11.2 – EDITING COMPRESSOR SETTINGS

To edit a channel’s compressor settings, do the following:

1. Press the [COMP] button to go into Compressor Mode.

2. Press one of the channel select buttons to select a channel to edit. The currently selected channel will light up green — all others red. The rotary LEDs will immediately snap to the selected channel’s compressor settings.

3. Adjust any of the four rotaries to adjust the compressor’s settings. You may also press and hold the [SHIFT] button to access more compressor parameters on the rotaries.

4.2.11.3 – [SHIFT] FUNCTIONALITY

When in Compressor Mode, the [SHIFT] button is used to access the Attack parameter via the rotaries. When [SHIFT] is held down, the rotary in charge of the Release parameter (rotary 3) changes to Attack — the other three rotaries no longer function.

EXAMPLE USE

1. Press the [COMP] button to go into Compressor Mode.

2. Select a channel by pressing its channel select button.

3. Press and hold the [SHIFT] button. The Release rotary (rotary 3) will now display the current Attack setting — the other three rotaries will turn off.

4. While [SHIFT] is still held down, adjust the Attack rotary to change the attack time of the compressor.

5. Release the [SHIFT] button to go back to normal rotary behavior.

Since the faders function the same as they do in Mains Mode, [SHIFT] can also be used to solo and mute channels via the faders.

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4.2.12 – GATE

The [GATE] button is used to enter K-Mix’s “Gate Mode” — here you can adjust the noise gate settings for each of the eight input channels and the main output bus.

4.2.12.1 – WHAT DO THE CONTROLS DO?

FADER BEHAVIOR

In Gate Mode, the K-Mix faders continue to function as though they are in Mains Mode [link to section]. Faders 1–8 control the level of input channels 1–8 and the master fader controls the level of the main output bus (outputs 1 & 2).

ROTARY BEHAVIOR

When in Gate Mode, the four rotaries are used to adjust gate settings for the currently selected channel (or channels).

• Rotary 1 = Threshold

• Rotary 2 = Attack Time

• Rotary 3 = Release Time

• Rotary 4 = Gain Reduction

CHANNEL SELECT BUTTON BEHAVIOR

The channel select buttons are used to select the gate that is currently being edited by the rotary controls.

• Each input channel and the main output bus has its own gate, so any of the channel select buttons may be used.

The LED color of the channel select buttons is used to display the currently selected gate (or gates).

• Green = currently selected

• Red = not selected

When selected, the rotaries will update to display the selected channel’s compressor settings.

4.2.12.2 – EDITING GATE SETTINGS

To edit a channel’s gate settings do the following:

1. Press the [GATE] button to go into Gate Mode.

2. Press one of the channel select buttons to select a channel to edit. The currently selected channel will light up green — all others are red. The rotary LEDs will immediately snap to the selected channel’s gate settings.

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3. Adjust any of the four rotaries to adjust the gate settings.

4.2.12.3 – [SHIFT] FUNCTIONALITY

In Gate Mode, the [SHIFT] button is only used for muting and soloing channels via the faders, just like in Mains Mode. There are no extra parameters to access via the rotaries.

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4.2.13 – PAN (STEREO)

The [PAN] button is used to enter both of K-Mix’s “Pan Modes” — here you can adjust the stereo (left/right) panning settings for each of the eight input channels; it is also possible to pan audio in surround sound.

The [PAN] button is different from other K-Mix mode buttons as it can be used to access two separate modes, Stereo Panning Mode and Surround Panning Mode. Both of these panning methods are accessed via the [PAN] button.

By default, pressing the [PAN] button on your K-Mix will enter Stereo Panning Mode. This mode allows you to set each channel’s left/right panning for each of the four output bus pairs (Main, Aux 1, Aux 2, Aux 3). Surround Panning Mode must be manually enabled via the [SHIFT] + [PAN] button combination.

This section will focus exclusively on Stereo Panning Mode. Surround Panning Mode behaviors will be documented in the next section, 4.2.14 – Pan (Surround).

4.2.13.1 – WHAT DO THE CONTROLS DO?

FADER BEHAVIOR

When in Stereo Panning Mode, the faders continue to function as though they are in Mains Mode. Faders 1–8 control the level of input channels 1–8 and the master fader controls the level of the main output bus (outputs 1 & 2).

The process of muting and soloing channels remains the same as well.

ROTARY BEHAVIOR

The four rotaries are used to adjust the panning settings for the currently selected channel (or channels). When a channel is selected, the rotary LEDs will immediately display the selected channel’s current pan settings.

By default, the rotaries are set to adjust the following parameters:

• Rotary 1 = Main Output Panning

• Rotary 2 = Aux 1 Panning

• Rotary 3 = Aux 2 Panning

• Rotary 4 = Aux 3 Panning

Rotaries act like traditional knobs; the minimum value is at 7 o’clock and the maximum value is at 5 o’clock. Setting the rotary to 12 o’clock is the center panning point; the audio will appear equally in both output bus channels. Move the rotary clockwise to pan the audio more to the right; move the rotary counterclockwise to pan the audio more to the left.

When panned to one of the extremes, audio will only be coming out of a single output channel. This allows for sending audio to individual outputs channels.

CHANNEL SELECT BEHAVIOR

The channel select buttons are used to select the channel that is currently being edited by the rotary controls.

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• Each input channel has its own pan settings, so channel select buttons 1–8 may be used.

• The master channel select button is not used in Stereo Panning Mode; an output bus cannot be panned.

The LED color of the channel select buttons is used to display the currently selected channel (or channels).

• Green = currently selected

• Red = not selected

When selected, the rotaries will update to display the selected channel’s pan settings.

4.2.13.2 – ADJUSTING PAN SETTINGS

To edit a channel’s pan settings, do the following:

1. Press the [PAN] button to enter the current Pan Mode.

2. If surround panning was previously enabled, press and hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [PAN] button. This will switch your K-Mix back to Stereo Panning Mode. This step can be skipped if you are already in Stereo Panning Mode.

3. Press one of the channel select buttons to select a channel to edit. The currently selected channel will light up green — all others are red. The rotary LEDs will immediately snap to the selected channel’s pan settings.

4. Adjust any of the four rotaries to adjust the pan settings. Rotary 1 controls the panning for the main output bus, rotaries 2–4 control the panning for aux output bus pairs 1–3, respectively.

4.2.13.3 – [SHIFT] FUNCTIONALITY

The [SHIFT] button is used to enable/disable Surround Panning Mode.

Since the faders function the same as they do in Mains Mode, [SHIFT] can also be used to solo and mute channels via the faders.

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4.2.14 – PAN (SURROUND)

In addition to stereo panning, K-Mix is able to leverage its outputs and rotary controls to spatialize audio in multiple surround sound formats.

Surround Panning Mode does not have its own mode button associated with it. Instead, it is enabled and disabled by holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [PAN] button.

Enabling surround effectively changes the way Pan Mode functions, from a more traditional stereo panning paradigm, to a surround sound panning paradigm.

4.2.14.1 – ENABLING & DISABLING SURROUND PANNING

To enable and disable Surround Panning Mode, do the following:

1. Press the [PAN] button to enter Stereo Panning Mode.

2. Press and hold the [SHIFT] button.

3. While [SHIFT] is still held down, press the [PAN] button. Your K-Mix will now be in Surround Panning Mode.

4. Repeat steps 2 & 3 to disable Surround Panning Mode. This will return your K-Mix to Stereo Panning Mode.

Once surround is enabled, you are free to leave Pan Mode (to, say, EQ Mode) with no disruption to the current stereo/surround panning state; surround panning will still be enabled. When you press the [PAN] button to return to Pan Mode, your K-Mix will still be operating in Surround Panning Mode. You will only be able to go back to stereo panning by disabling surround with the steps listed above.

VISUAL FEEDBACK

It is denitely important to be able to visually tell whether or not surround panning is enabled or not.

As such, there are a couple visual cues that will let you know when surround is enabled.

• The [SHIFT] button will stay lit up when surround is enabled and you are in Pan Mode. The LED will turn off, however, if you leave Pan Mode for another mode.

• The LEDs of all three of the Aux mode buttons (Aux1, Aux2, and Aux3) will turn off when surround panning is enabled. This is because all outputs levels (except the headphone output) are linked to the main output bus level when using surround, so Aux modes are disabled.

4.2.14.2 – WHAT DO THE CONTROLS DO?

It is important to note that there are some differences in the way the K-Mix controls behave when panning in surround versus panning in stereo.

FADER BEHAVIOR

When in Surround Panning Mode, the faders largely continue to function as though they do in Mains Mode.

• Faders 1–8 continue to control the level of input channels 1–8.

• A notable difference is that the master fader now controls the level of all output bus pairs (Main,

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Aux 1, Aux 2, Aux 3) simultaneously, not just the main outputs. This is to ensure even output levels when in Surround Panning Mode.

ROTARY BEHAVIOR

When panning in surround, the rotaries act as four surround panners. These are where you move the audio around in space.

• Input channels can be assigned to one of the four rotaries (via the K-Mix Editor); the audio

from the assigned channels will follow the rotary’s position in the surround eld.

• Unlike other modes, in Surround Panning Mode the entire surface area of the rotaries can be used; from the center to the edges in all 360º — there is no “dead zone” at the bottom of the rotaries. This allows for precise placement of audio in whatever surround speaker array you are using.

The rotary panners are essentially a top-down view of the surround eld. The center of the rotary

represent the center of the speaker array.

• Center = center of speakers

• 0º (12 o’clock) = front

• 90º (3 o’clock) = right

• 180º (6 o’clock) = back

• 270º (9 o’clock) = left

The further you move from the center of the rotaries, the more “distant” (quieter) the audio will appear in the speakers; the closer you move to the center of the rotaries, the “closer” (louder) the audio will appear.

CHANNEL SELECT BUTTON BEHAVIOR

The channel select buttons are not used for any special functionality when in Surround Panning Mode.

4.2.14.3 – [SHIFT] FUNCTIONALITY

The [SHIFT] button is used to enable/disable Surround Panning Mode via the [SHIFT] + [PAN] button combination.

Since the faders function the same as they do in Mains Mode, [SHIFT] can also be used to solo and mute channels via the faders.

4.2.14.4 – OUTPUT CHANNEL BEHAVIOR

K-Mix’s output channels behave differently when Surround Panning Mode is enabled. When panning in stereo, the four stereo output bus pairs (Main, Aux 1, Aux 2, Aux 3) are completely independent, but when surround is enabled all of the output channels work together to provide audio for surround sound setups.

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• All three of the Aux modes are completely disabled when panning in surround; the aux channel levels instead link to the Mains level to ensure even output levels across all channels.

• Input channel aux sends are ignored when Surround Panning Mode is enabled.

• The effects (compressor, gate, EQ) on the main output bus (outputs 1 & 2) are automatically bypassed when surround is enabled. They will return to their original state when you return to stereo panning.

• If you are using a surround format that does not utilize all eight output channels (Quad, 5.1, or 7.1), the leftover outputs will be unused.

4.2.14.5 – BASS MANAGEMENT CROSSOVER

K-Mix provides an optional low frequency crossover when using Surround Panning Mode, called “Bass Management”. When bass management is enabled, all low frequency audio content will be routed out the headphone jack; higher frequency content will go out outputs 1–8 as normal. When disabled, all audio, regardless of frequency, will be routed out outputs 1–8.

• When both Surround Panning Mode and Bass Management are enabled, the headphone output can no longer be used for monitoring input and output channels; it is solely dedicated to the low frequency content.

Bass Management’s on/off state and crossover frequency may only be altered via the K-Mix Editor. It cannot be accessed via the K-Mix hardware.

4.2.14.6 – EDITOR-ONLY PARAMETERS

Surround Panning Mode has a number of parameters that may only be changed from the K-Mix Editor software and are inaccessible from the K-Mix hardware.

The following parameters are editor-only:

• Speaker Layout

• Bass Management On/Off

• Bass Management Crossover Frequency

• Surround Panner Assignment

4.2.14.7 – SURROUND PARAMETERS ARE GLOBAL, NOT PER PRESET

One important thing to note when using Surround Panning Mode is that all of its parameters are “global” parameters. This means they are not stored on a per-preset basis; they will instead remain the same when changing K-Mix presets.

This is to prevent potentially “odd” behavior when changing presets. If surround parameters were stored with each preset, that could result in the headphone output suddenly becoming a subwoofer feed, different rotaries controlling different input channels, and surround speaker layouts unexpectedly changing. These are likely to be undesirable behaviors, so surround parameters are global.

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4.2.14.8 – FUNCTIONAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN STEREO & SURROUND

As detailed in this section, Pan (Surround), and the previous section, Pan (Stereo), there are some

signicant differences between Stereo Panning Mode and Surround Panning Mode. It is important to

know these if you will be occasionally switching between the two modes.

Here is a brief summary of the functional differences between stereo panning and surround panning with K-Mix:

• All output bus levels are linked in surround; they can be set individually in stereo.

• Stereo parameters are saved on a per preset basis; surround parameters are global.

• Rotaries function as traditional knobs in stereo; in surround their entire surface area can be used.

• Channel select buttons do nothing when panning in surround; they are used to select the channel currently being edited when in stereo.

• The headphone output can be used for bass management in surround.

• Aux modes and Reverb mode are disabled when surround is enabled.

• All effects on the main output bus (compressor, gate, EQ) are bypassed when surround is enabled.

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4.2.15 – EQ

The [EQ] button is used to enter K-Mix’s “EQ Mode” — here you can adjust the equalizer settings for each of the eight input channels and the main output bus.

4.2.15.1 – WHAT DO THE CONTROLS DO?

FADER BEHAVIOR

In EQ Mode, the K-Mix faders continue to function as though they are in Mains Mode. Faders 1–8 control the level of input channels 1–8 and the master fader controls the level of the main output bus (outputs 1 & 2).

ROTARY BEHAVIOR

The four rotaries are used to adjust equalization settings for the currently selected channel (or channels). By default the rotaries are set to adjust the following parameters:

• Rotary 1 = Low Boost/Cut

• Rotary 2 = Mid Boost/Cut

• Rotary 3 = Mid Frequency

• Rotary 4 = High Boost/Cut

It is also possible to hold down the [SHIFT] button to access more EQ parameters. When holding down [SHIFT] the rotaries will adjust the following parameters:

• Rotary 1 = Low Frequency

• Rotary 2 = off

• Rotary 3 = Mid Q (Bandwidth)

• Rotary 4 = High Frequency

CHANNEL SELECT BUTTON BEHAVIOR

The channel select buttons are used to select the EQ that is currently being edited by the rotary controls.

• Each input channel and the main output bus has its own EQ, so any of the channel select buttons may be used.

The LED color of the channel select buttons is used to display the currently selected EQ (or EQs).

• Green = currently selected

• Red = not selected

When selected, the rotaries will update to display the selected channel’s EQ settings.

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4.2.15.2 – ADJUSTING EQ SETTINGS

To edit a channel’s EQ settings, do the following:

1. Press the [EQ] button to go into EQ mode.

3. Adjust any of the four rotaries to adjust the EQ settings.

4.2.15.3 – [SHIFT] FUNCTIONALITY

When in EQ Mode, the [SHIFT] button is used to access the extra parameters from the rotaries — Low Frequency, High Frequency, and Mid Q (Bandwidth).

When [SHIFT] is held down, rotary 1 controls Low Frequency, rotary 3 controls Mid Q, and rotary 4 controls High Frequency. Rotary 2 has no [SHIFT] functionality.

EXAMPLE USE

1. Press the [EQ] button to go into EQ Mode.

2. Select a channel by pressing its channel select button.

3. Press and hold the [SHIFT] button.

4. While [SHIFT] is still held down, adjust rotary 1, 3, or 4 to alter the Low Frequency, Mid Q, or High Frequency parameters.

5. Release the [SHIFT] button to go back to normal rotary behavior.

Since the faders function the same as they do in Mains Mode, [SHIFT] can also be used to solo and mute channels via the faders.

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4.2.16 – VERB

The [VERB] button is used to enter K-Mix’s “Reverb Mode” — here you can adjust the reverb settings for K-Mix’s global reverb send.

4.2.16.1 – WHAT DO THE CONTROLS DO?

FADER BEHAVIOR

In Reverb Mode, faders 1–8 are used to control the reverb “send level”, the amount of signal being passed into the global reverb effect for input channels 1–8. The master fader is used to control the overall level of the reverb that is mixed in to the main output bus, outputs 1 & 2.

• Move a fader up to increase the reverb send level for that channel.

• Move a fader down to decrease the reverb send level for that channel.

ROTARY BEHAVIOR

The four rotaries are used to adjust the global reverb’s settings.

• Rotary 1 = PreDelay

• Rotary 2 = Damping

• Rotary 3 = Diffusion

• Rotary 4 = Decay

Rotaries act like traditional knobs; the minimum value is at 7 o’clock and the maximum value is at 5 o’clock.

• Move the rotary clockwise to increase the current parameter’s value.

• Move the rotary counterclockwise to decrease the current parameter’s value.

CHANNEL SELECT BUTTON BEHAVIOR

The channel select buttons are used for adjusting the pre/post state of the reverb sends.

• Press and hold any of the channel select buttons for 1 second to toggle between pre-fader and post-fader.

The channel select button LEDs are used to represent the current state of the sends.

• Green = Post-fader

• Red = Pre-fader

4.2.16.2 – ADJUSTING REVERB SETTINGS

To adjust the reverb settings, do the following:

1. Press the [VERB] button to go into Reverb Mode.

2. Adjust any of the four rotaries to alter the reverb’s settings. The Rotary Control Indicator LEDs just below the rotaries will light up to indicate what parameter each rotary is controlling.

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4.2.16.3 – ADJUSTING REVERB SEND LEVELS

To adjust the reverb send levels, do the following:

1. Press the [VERB] button to go into Reverb Mode.

2. Move faders 1–8 up to increase the amount of signal going to the reverb.

3. Move faders 1–8 down to decrease the amount of signal going to the reverb.

4.2.16.4 – PRE/POST SEND SWITCHING

To adjust whether the reverb sends are pre-fader or post-fader, do the following:

1. Press the [VERB] button to go into Reverb Mode.

2. Press and hold any of the channel select buttons for 1 second to toggle between pre-fader sends and post-fader sends. The channel select button LEDs will be green when set to post-fader, and will be red when set to pre-fader.

4.2.16.5 – [SHIFT] FUNCTIONALITY

The [SHIFT] button does not perform any reverb-related functions when in Reverb Mode. Pressing and holding the [SHIFT] button does display the current mute/solo state of the input channels, but they cannot be altered from this mode.

4.2.16.6 – NO REVERB WHEN SURROUND PANNING IS ENABLED

When Surround Panning Mode is enabled, the reverb will no longer pass to the main output bus (outputs 1 & 2). Reverb mode is also completely disabled when surround is enabled; you will not be able to access it via the [VERB] button.

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4.2.17 – TRIM

The [TRIM] button is used to enter K-Mix’s “Trim Mode” — here you can adjust the input trim levels for input channels 1–8.

4.2.17.1 – WHAT DO THE CONTROLS DO?

FADER BEHAVIOR

In Trim Mode, faders 1–8 are used to control the amount of trim (or “gain”) to apply to input signals.

• Move a fader up to increase the trim level for that channel.

• Move a fader down to decrease the trim level for that channel.

The master fader is not used in Trim Mode; it will not respond to touch and its LEDs will be off.

ROTARY BEHAVIOR

The rotaries are not used in Trims Mode; they will not respond to touch and their LEDs will be off.

CHANNEL SELECT BUTTON BEHAVIOR

The channel select buttons are not used in Trims Mode; they will not respond to touch and their LEDs will be off.

4.2.17.2 – ADJUSTING TRIM LEVELS

To adjust the input trim levels, do the following:

1. Press the [TRIM] button to enter Trim Mode.

2. Adjust faders 1–8 to set the trim level for each of the 8 input channels. Moving a fader up increases the trim level, moving it down decreases the trim level.

Also note that input channels 1–2 have different trim ranges than input channels 3–8. The ranges are as follows:

• Ch. 1–2 Trim Range: 0dB to +60dB

• Ch. 3–8 Trim Range: -20dB to +40dB

4.2.17.3 – [SHIFT] FUNCTIONALITY

The [SHIFT] button does not perform any special functions when in Trim Mode.

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4.2.18 – +48V

The [+48V] button is used to adjust K-Mix’s phantom power settings.

Similar to the [BYPS] button, the [+48V] button must be held down while performing any adjustments.

4.2.18.1 – WHAT DO THE CONTROLS DO?

FADER BEHAVIOR

The faders are not used when the [+48V] button is held down; they will not respond to touch and their LEDs will be off.

ROTARY BEHAVIOR

The rotaries are not used when the [+48V] button is held down; they will not respond to touch and their LEDs will be off.

CHANNEL SELECT BUTTON BEHAVIOR

While the [+48V] button is held down, channel select buttons 1 and 2 are used to toggle phantom power on/off for their respective input channels. The channel select button’s LED is used to represent the current phantom power state.

• Green = Phantom power on

• Red = Phantom power off

The master channel select button is used to toggle between +15V and +48V phantom power voltage levels. The channel select button’s LED is used to represent the current voltage level being provided by phantom power.

• Green = +48V

• Red = +15V

4.2.18.2 – TURNING PHANTOM POWER ON/OFF

To turn phantom power on/off, do the following:

1. Press and hold the [+48V] button.

2. Press channel select button 1 to toggle the phantom power state for channel 1. The LED will turn green if phantom power is on, or red if phantom power is off.

3. Press channel select button 2 to toggle the phantom power state for channel 2.

4. Release the [+48V] button to return to the mode you were previously in.

When phantom power is turned on it will take a few seconds to fully ramp up to the proper voltage level. The +48V LEDs above the master fader will blink while this is happening.

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VISUAL FEEDBACK

In addition to the channel select button LEDs, there are also two blue LEDs above the master channel select button. These show the current on/off state of phantom power for input channels 1 and 2.

4.2.18.3 – SWITCHING PHANTOM POWER VOLTAGE LEVEL

To switch the phantom power voltage level between +48V and +15V, do the following:

1. Press and hold the [+48V] button.

2. Press the master channel select button to toggle between +48V and +15V. The LED will turn green for +48V or red for +15V.

3. Release the [+48V] button to return to the mode you were previously in.

4.2.18.4 – PHANTOM POWER IS GLOBAL, NOT PER PRESET

The phantom power parameters (on/off state and voltage level) are global parameters. This means they are not stored on a per preset basis; they will instead remain the same when changing K-Mix presets.

Phantom power parameters are global to prevent situations where changing presets alters phantom power states, which could lead to problems with microphone performance (or even potentially damage some microphones). If using a condenser microphone that requires phantom power, you likely wouldn’t

want phantom to suddenly turn off if you changed a preset, leading to a signicant drop in signal level

(or even completely cutting out).

4.2.18.5 – PHANTOM POWER DEFAULT STATE

When K-Mix is powered on, phantom power will always be off. You must manually turn phantom power on each time K-Mix is turned on.

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4.2.19 – PHONES

The [ ] button is used to enter “Phones Mode” — here you can adjust the headphone output level and the headphone monitoring point.

4.2.19.1 – WHAT DO THE CONTROLS DO?

FADER BEHAVIOR

In Phones Mode, the master fader is used to adjust the nal output level of the stereo headphone

output on K-Mix.

• Move the fader up to increase the output level.

• Move the fader down to decrease the output level.

Faders 1–8 are not used in Phones Mode; they will not respond to touch and their LEDs will be off.

ROTARY BEHAVIOR

The rotaries are not used in Phones Mode; they will not respond to touch and their LEDs will be off.

CHANNEL SELECT BUTTON BEHAVIOR

Channel select buttons 1–8 are used to select one of the eight input channels as the monitor point for the headphone output.

• Press any channel select button, 1–8, to monitor that channel’s input signal, pre-fader and postDSP.

The master channel select button is used to make the headphone output act as its own discrete output, effectively adding an extra two outputs to K-Mix.

[MAIN], [AUX1], [AUX2], [AUX3] BEHAVIOR

In Phones Mode, the [MAIN], [AUX1], [AUX2], and [AUX3] mode buttons are used to select one of

the four stereo output bus pairs as the monitor point for the headphone output.

• Press the [MAIN] button to monitor the main output bus, the [AUX1] button to monitor the Aux 1 output bus, etc.

4.2.19.2 – ADJUSTING THE HEADPHONE OUTPUT LEVEL

Adjusting the overall level of the headphone output is simple:

1. Enter Phones Mode by pressing the [ ] button.

2. Move the master fader up to increase the output level; move the fader down to decrease the output level.

3. That’s it! Press the [ ] button again to exit Phones Mode and return to the mode you were previously in.

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4.2.19.3 – CHANGING THE HEADPHONE MONITORING POINT

You can set the headphone output to monitor any of the eight input channels or any of the four stereo output bus pairs.

MONITORING AN INPUT CHANNEL

When monitoring an input channel, the signal will be tapped post-DSP (EQ, Comp, Gate) and prefader.

To monitor one of the eight input channels via the headphone output, do the following:

1. Enter Phones Mode by pressing the [ ] button.

2. Press one of the channel select buttons 1–8 to monitor its respective input channel; its LED will turn green. 1 will monitor input channel 1, 2 will monitor input channel 2, etc.

MONITORING AN OUTPUT BUS

When monitoring an output bus (Mains, Aux 1, Aux 2, Aux 3), the signal will be tapped toward the very end of the signal chain, just before the output faders.

To monitor one of the four stereo output bus pairs via the headphone output, do the following:

1. Enter Phones Mode by pressing the [ ] button.

2. Press either the [MAIN], [AUX1], [AUX2], or [AUX3] mode buttons to monitor its respective output bus; the selected mode button’s LED will light up blue. The headphone output is now monitoring the selected output bus.

4.2.19.4 – HEADPHONE OUTPUT AS A DISCRETE OUTPUT BUS

It is possible to set the headphone output to act as its own discrete output, effectively adding another two outputs to K-Mix (the headphone output is stereo). It should be noted that these outputs can only be addressed by a connected computer; it is not possible to route any of the input channels to these extra output channels.

To set up the headphone output to act as a discrete output bus, do the following:

1. Enter Phones Mode by pressing the [ ] button.

2. Press the master channel select button; its LED will turn green. The headphone output is now acting as a discrete output bus, outputs 9–10.

4.2.19.5 – EXITING PHONES MODE

Since the [MAIN], [AUX1], [AUX2], and [AUX3] mode buttons are used to select the output bus pairs as

headphone monitoring points, they cannot be used to exit Phones Mode.

• To exit Phones Mode, simply tap the [ ] button; you will be returned to whatever mode you were in before entering Phones Mode.

• Alternatively, you can press the [COMP], [GATE], [EQ], [PAN], [VERB], or [TRIM] mode buttons to directly to their respective mode.

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4.2.20 – TEST TONE*

K-Mix’s test tone generator does not have its own mode button associated with it. It is instead enabled and

disabled by pressing and holding the [SHIFT] + [FINE] + [BYPS] + [VU] buttons for 2 seconds.

4.2.20.1 – ENABLING/DISABLING TEST TONE

To enable the test tone, do the following:

1. Press and hold the [SHIFT] button.

2. While the [SHIFT] button is still held down, press and hold the [BYPS], [FINE], and [VU] buttons.

3. Hold all four buttons for two seconds. All normal audio output will disable and the test tone will now be going out all of K-Mix’s outputs.

Disabling the test tone follows the same process outlined above.

4.2.20.2 – CHANGING TEST TONE FREQUENCY

When the test tone is enabled, you may use the rotary controls to adjust the frequency of the tone being output.

• Frequency Range = 40Hz – 4000Hz

• All four rotaries are linked, they will always be the same, regardless of which rotary is being adjusted.

• The rotaries behave like a traditional knob; the minimum value is at 7 o’clock and the maximum value is at 5 o’clock. Move the rotary clockwise to increase the current parameter’s value; move the rotary counterclockwise to decrease.

* Available in a future update.

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4.3 – MIDI & K-MIX

In addition to functioning as both a mixer and audio interface, K-Mix speaks MIDI. K-Mix allows for bi-

directional MIDI communication with USB host devices (computer, tablet), and with external MIDI hardware

(via the optional KMI MIDI Expander). K-Mix is fully capable of both outputting MIDI to control other devices/ software, and receiving MIDI for control of its own parameters.

This section details what you need to know for successful MIDI communication with K-Mix.

4.3.1 – MIDI PORTS

When a K-Mix is connected to a computer, three virtual MIDI “ports” (or “busses”) are created — Port 1: K-Mix Audio Control, Port 2: K-Mix Expander, and Port 3: K-Mix Control Surface. They are the “portal” to communicating with the connected K-Mix via MIDI; they allow for bi-directional MIDI communication between the computer and the K-Mix (and MIDI Expander if one is connected), and should appear in any MIDI-capable application.

Understanding what each port is for and how they work is crucial for mastering MIDI communication with

K-Mix.

The functionality of each port will be discussed in the following sections; here is a quick summary of what they are for:

• K-Mix Audio Control = MIDI control of Mix bank and audio functions

• K-Mix Expander = MIDI Expander In/Out

• K-Mix Control Surface = MIDI banks In/Out

4.3.1.1 – PORT 1: K-MIX AUDIO CONTROL

The K-Mix Audio Control port is used for controlling K-Mix’s Mix bank parameters via MIDI.

• Sending MIDI to this port from a connected computer will allow you to control things like channel EQ settings, Compressor settings, fader levels, panning, etc. This allows you to automate your K-Mix from a DAW or other MIDI-capable software.

K-Mix does not report back its Mix bank parameters via MIDI over the K-Mix Audio Control port; it can only receive over this port.

4.3.1.2 – PORT 2: K-MIX EXPANDER

The K-Mix Expander port is used exclusively for receiving MIDI from and sending MIDI to a connected MIDI Expander.

• Any MIDI sent from an external device to the Expander’s MIDI In jack will enter the computer via this port.

• Any MIDI sent from the computer to this port will be sent out of the Expander’s MIDI Out jack.

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4.3.1.3 – PORT 3: K-MIX CONTROL SURFACE

The K-Mix Control Surface port is used for receiving MIDI from and sending MIDI to K-Mix’s MIDI banks. This is the port that audio applications should listen to in order to receive MIDI coming directly from K-Mix.

• Any MIDI sent to this port from a connected computer will allow you to control the faders, rotaries, and buttons in K-Mix’s MIDI banks.

• Manipulating faders, rotaries, and buttons within any of K-Mix’s MIDI banks will send MIDI from K-Mix to a connected computer over this port.

4.3.2 – SENDING MIDI FROM K-MIX

K-Mix is able to output standard, class-compliant MIDI messages over USB and over 5-pin DIN via the

optional MIDI Expander.

4.3.2.1 – MIDI BANKS

K-Mix offers three MIDI “banks”; each fader, rotary, and button can be set to output completely different MIDI messages for each bank. You can change the current bank by using K-Mix’s diamond pad.

FADERS

K-Mix’s faders behave like traditional sliders on MIDI controllers when in the MIDI banks.

• Each fader outputs its current location as a MIDI CC message.

• The specic CC each fader outputs is set in the K-Mix Editor’s MIDI Tab.

• CC values are ranged from 0 (minimum) to 127 (maximum). 0 is at the bottom of the fader; 127 is at the top of the fader.

• The fader LEDs display the current value/location of the fader.

ROTARIES

K-Mix’s rotaries behave like traditional knobs when in the MIDI banks.

• Each rotary outputs its current location as a MIDI CC message.

• The specic CC each rotary outputs is set in the K-Mix Editor’s MIDI Tab.

• CC values are ranged from 0 (minimum) to 127 (maximum).

• 0 (minimum) = approximately 7 o’clock; 127 (maximum) = approximately 5 o’clock. There is a “dead zone” at the bottom of the rotary (6 o’clock position).

• Move the rotary clockwise to increase its value; move the rotary counterclockwise to decrease its value.

• The rotary LEDs display the current value/location of the fader.

BUTTONS

K-Mix’s buttons can behave in two different ways when in MIDI banks; they can act as momentary

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switches or toggle switches.

• Buttons always output MIDI notes.

• The specic MIDI note each button outputs, and whether the button is a momentary switch or toggle switch, is set in the K-Mix Editor’s MIDI Tab.

• When set to “momentary”, the button will output a MIDI note with a velocity of 127 when pressed, then output a MIDI note with a velocity of 0 when released.

• When set to “toggle”, the button will output a MIDI note with a velocity of 127 the rst time the button is pressed (toggled on), then output a MIDI note with a velocity of 0 the next time it is pressed (toggled off).

• The button’s LED will light up when pressed (or toggled on), and will turn off when released (or toggled off).

DIAMOND PAD

K-Mix’s diamond pad behaves in the same manner as the buttons do when in MIDI banks; each of the four buttons can act as momentary switches or toggle switches.

• Each of the four diamond pad buttons can output MIDI notes.

• The specic MIDI note each button outputs, and whether the buttons are momentary or toggle switches, is set in the K-Mix Editor’s MIDI Tab.

• When set to “momentary”, the buttons will output a MIDI note with a velocity of 127 when pressed, then output a MIDI note with a velocity of 0 when released.

• When set to “toggle”, the buttons will output a MIDI note with a velocity of 127 the rst time the button is pressed (toggled on), then output a MIDI note with a velocity of 0 the next time it is pressed (toggled off).

• The button’s LED will light up red when pressed (or toggled on), and will return to green when released (or toggled off).

4.3.2.2 – DIAMOND PAD IN MIX BANK

K-Mix is able to output a few special MIDI messages when in the Mix bank. Whenever K-Mix is in the Mix

bank, the diamond pad buttons will output MCU (Mackie Control Universal) transport control messages.

• The diamond pad buttons are labelled with the corresponding transport control message they output when pressed.

• = Play, = Stop, = Rewind, and = Record,.

• K-Mix will only output these transport messages when in the Mix bank; it will output standard MIDI notes when in any of the three MIDI banks.

4.3.2.3 – MIDI EXPANDER OUTPUT

If a MIDI Expander is connected to K-Mix, all MIDI output by K-Mix will be sent out of the MIDI Expander’s MIDI Out jack (in addition to sending to Port 3: K-Mix Control Surface).

MIDI can also be sent directly out the Expander’s MIDI Out jack from a connected computer/tablet by sending MIDI to Port 2: K-Mix Expander.

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4.3.3 – EXTERNAL MIDI CONTROL OF MIX BANK

The Mix bank parameters on K-Mix are controlled by sending specic MIDI messages to the K-Mix Audio Control port. MIDI sent to the K-Mix Expander or K-Mix Control Surface ports will not do anything related to

the Mix bank.

When automating K-Mix parameters, MIDI data response can get backlogged if too many messages occur simultaneously.

With the exceptions of channel soloing, fader grouping, and Aux Pre/Post switches, nearly all K-Mix parameters that can be controlled from the hardware can be controlled via MIDI messages sent to K-Mix.

Standard MIDI messages are ranged from 0–127; since K-Mix’s Mix bank parameters come in a variety of ranges, incoming MIDI messages will be scaled to the appropriate range for each mixer parameter.

• Fader Parameters = 0–127 (minimum to maximum)

• Rotary Parameters = 0–127 (minimum to maximum)

• Switch/Button Parameters = 0 (off); 1–127 (on)

External MIDI messages for controlling K-Mix will ignore Pass Thru if it is enabled.

4.3.3.1 – MIDI CHANNELS

Since there are more than 128 editable parameters on K-Mix, the MIDI messages to control them have been spread out across different MIDI channels.

• MIDI Channel 1 = Input Channel 1 Settings

• MIDI Channel 2 = Input Channel 2 Settings

• MIDI Channel 3 = Input Channel 3 Settings

• MIDI Channel 4 = Input Channel 4 Settings

• MIDI Channel 5 = Input Channel 5 Settings

• MIDI Channel 6 = Input Channel 6 Settings

• MIDI Channel 7 = Input Channel 7 Settings

• MIDI Channel 8 = Input Channel 8 Settings

• MIDI Channel 9 = Main Output Settings

• MIDI Channel 10 = Misc. Settings (Reverb, Surround, Auxes)

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4.3.3.2 – INPUT CHANNEL PARAMETERS

All input channel parameters are controllable via MIDI, the exceptions being Fader Group, Solo, and Aux Pre/Post switches.

As stated in the previous section, 4.3.3.1 – MIDI Channel, each input channel’s MIDI controllable parameters are separated by MIDI channel; sending messages on MIDI channel 1 will control input channel 1, MIDI channel 2 will control input channel 2, and so on. This is nice because the CC number for each parameter (such as EQ High Frequency) can remain the same, just change the MIDI channel.

The following list details the parameters that may be controlled, and the MIDI CCs that are used to control them.

External MIDI messages for controlling Mains panning, Aux 1–3 panning, and Aux 1–3 send levels will be ignored when surround panning is enabled; these parameters are not accessible when using surround.

• Fader/Volume Level = CC 1

• Mute = CC 2

• EQ Bypass = CC 3

• EQ High Boost/Cut Level = CC 4

• EQ High Frequency = CC 5

• EQ Mid Boost/Cut Level = CC 6

• EQ Mid Frequency = CC 7

• EQ Mid Q = CC 8

• EQ Low Boost/Cut Level = CC 9

• EQ Low Frequency = CC 10

• Gate Bypass = CC 11

• Gate Threshold = CC 12

• Gate Attack Time = CC 13

• Gate Release Time = CC 14

• Gate Gain Reduction = CC 15

• Compressor Bypass = CC 16

• Compressor Threshold = CC 17

• Compressor Attack Time = CC 18

• Compressor Release Time = CC 19

• Compressor Ratio = CC 20

• Compressor Makeup Gain = CC 21

• Left/Right Panning (to Mains) = CC 22

• Aux 1 Send Level = CC 23

• Aux 1 Panning = CC 24

• Aux 2 Send Level = CC 25

• Aux 2 Panning = CC 26

• Aux 3 Send Level = CC 27

• Aux 3 Panning = CC 28

• Input Trim = CC 29

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4.3.3.3 – MAIN OUTPUT BUS PARAMETERS

The main output bus parameters can be controlled via external MIDI in the same way as the input channels; the only difference is there is no panning, aux send levels, or input trim levels (since these do not exist on the mains bus).

All main output parameters are controlled via MIDI CC messages sent on MIDI channel 9.

The following list details the parameters that may be controlled and the MIDI CCs that are used to control them.

External MIDI messages for controlling the main output bus’ EQ, Gate, and Compressor parameters will be ignored when surround panning is enabled; these parameters are not accessible when using surround — the effects are bypassed.

• Fader/Volume Level = CC 1

• Mute = CC 2

• EQ Bypass = CC 3

• EQ High Boost/Cut Level = CC 4

• EQ High Frequency = CC 5

• EQ Mid Boost/Cut Level = CC 6

• EQ Mid Frequency = CC 7

• EQ Mid Q = CC 8

• EQ Low Boost/Cut Level = CC 9

• EQ Low Frequency = CC 10

• Gate Bypass = CC 11

• Gate Threshold = CC 12

• Gate Attack Time = CC 13

• Gate Release Time = CC 14

• Gate Gain Reduction = CC 15

• Compressor Bypass = CC 16

• Compressor Threshold = CC 17

• Compressor Attack Time = CC 18

• Compressor Release Time = CC 19

• Compressor Ratio = CC 20

• Compressor Makeup Gain = CC 21

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4.3.3.4 – MISC. PARAMETERS (REVERB/SURROUND/AUXES)

All other K-Mix parameters that do not fall under the input channels or main output bus are controlled via MIDI CC messages sent on MIDI channel 10.

The following list details the parameters that may be controlled and the MIDI CCs that are used to control them.

External MIDI messages for controlling Aux 1–3 output levels and mutes will be ignored when surround panning is enabled; these parameters are not accessible when using surround.

External MIDI messages for controlling Surround parameters will be ignored when stereo panning is enabled; these parameters are only accessible when using surround.

• Reverb Channel Send Levels 1–8 = CCs 1–8

• Reverb PreDelay = CC 9

• Reverb Decay Time = CC 10

• Reverb Damping = CC 11

• Reverb Diffusion = CC 12

• Reverb Level = CC 13

• Reverb Bypass = CC 14

• Surround Panner 1 Angle = CC 15

• Surround Panner 1 Radius = CC 16

• Surround Panner 2 Angle = CC 17

• Surround Panner 2 Radius = CC 18

• Surround Panner 3 Angle = CC 19

• Surround Panner 3 Radius = CC 20

• Surround Panner 4 Angle = CC 21

• Surround Panner 4 Radius = CC 22

• Aux 1 Fader/Output Level = CC 23

• Aux 1 Mute = CC 24

• Aux 2 Fader/Output Level = CC 25

• Aux 2 Mute = CC 26

• Aux 3 Fader/Output Level = CC 27

• Aux 3 Mute = CC 28

4.3.3.5 – CHANGING PRESETS WITH PROGRAM CHANGE MESSAGES

Program change messages sent to the K-Mix Audio Control port can be used to change the currently loaded K-Mix preset.

• Program change 1–12 will load presets 1–12 (A–L), respectively.

• Program change messages can be on any MIDI channel, they just need to be sent to the K-Mix Audio Control port.

4.3.3.6 – MIDI CONTROL WHEN NOT IN MIX BANK

It is entirely possible to control K-Mix’s Mix bank parameters via external MIDI messages when you are not currently in the Mix bank (if you’re in MIDI bank 2, for example). There will be no visual indication that parameters have changed, but they will update in the background and you will immediately hear

the change reected in audio output (assuming the change was an audible one).

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4.3.4 – EXTERNAL MIDI CONTROL OF MIDI BANKS

The MIDI bank parameters on K-Mix are controlled by sending MIDI messages to the K-Mix Control Surface port. MIDI sent to the K-Mix Audio Control or K-Mix Expander ports will not do anything related to the

MIDI banks.

For each MIDI bank, K-Mix allows for control of:

• Fader position

• Rotary position

• Button state

The specic MIDI CCs and MIDI notes for controlling these parameters will mirror whatever CCs/notes and

channel each fader, rotary, or button is set to output; these are set in the K-Mix Editor’s MIDI Tab. If, for example, a fader was set to send its position out on CC 24, MIDI channel 5, then sending a CC 24 message on MIDI channel 5 to the K-Mix Control Surface port will control that fader.

4.3.4.1 – CONTROLLING FADERS

Faders in any of K-Mix’s three MIDI banks are capable of being controlled via incoming MIDI CC messages. The exact number and MIDI channel for controlling each fader mirrors whatever the fader is set to output; this is set in the K-Mix Editor’s MIDI Tab.

• MIDI CC values are ranged from 0–127; when receiving this, 0–127 will be scaled across the entire fader range.

• 0 = bottom of the fader; 127 = top of the fader. Just like how the faders output MIDI.

• The fader LEDs will automatically update and follow any incoming CC messages.

4.3.4.2 – CONTROLLING ROTARIES

Like the faders, all rotaries in K-Mix’s three MIDI banks are capable of being controlled via incoming MIDI CC messages. The exact CC number and MIDI channel for controlling each rotary mirrors whatever the rotary is set to output; this is set in the K-Mix Editor’s MIDI Tab.

• MIDI CC values are ranged from 0–127; when receiving this, 0–127 will be scaled across the rotary.

• 0 (minimum value) = approximately 7 o’clock; 127 (maximum value) = approximately 5 o’clock. Just like how the rotaries output MIDI.

• The rotary LEDs will automatically update and follow any incoming CC messages.

4.3.4.3 – CONTROLLING BUTTONS

All mode buttons, channel select buttons, and the diamond pad buttons can be controlled via incoming

MIDI messages. Unlike the faders and rotaries, which respond to MIDI CC messages, the buttons

respond to MIDI note messages. The exact note number and MIDI channel for controlling each button mirrors whatever note and channel the button is set to output; this is set in the K-Mix Editor’s MIDI Tab.

• The MIDI note’s velocity value is used to determine the on/off state of the button’s LED. 0 = off; 1–127 = on.

• If the button is set to “Momentary” instead of “Toggle”, a physical press of the button will trigger

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the LED state to turn off, thus overtaking the last message that was sent to change the state of the momentary button. A physical press will always take priority over the control messages.

4.3.4.4 – MIDI CONTROL WHEN NOT IN A MIDI BANK

All MIDI bank parameters may be controlled via external MIDI regardless of the bank K-Mix is currently in. If you are in the Mix bank, all three MIDI banks may be controlled via external MIDI messages; there will be no visual indication that something has changed, but upon returning to the MIDI banks you will see that the faders, rotaries, or buttons have updated.

4.3.5 – MIDI INPUT VIA MIDI EXPANDER

It is possible to control K-Mix’s Mix bank parameters via a connected MIDI Expander. Any MIDI sent from an external MIDI device into the Expander’s MIDI IN jack will be used to control K-Mix. It is not possible, however, to control the MIDI bank parameters from the MIDI Expander.

4.3.5.1 – CHANGING PRESETS

Program change messages sent to the MIDI Expander’s MIDI IN jack can be used to change the currently loaded preset.

• Program change 1–12 will load presets 1–12 (A–L), respectively.

• Program change messages must be sent on MIDI channel 16; program changes on any other channel will be ignored by K-Mix.

4.3.5.2 – CONTROLLING THE MIX BANK

There is full control of the Mix bank parameters via input to the MIDI Expander. The specic messages

used to control the Mix bank are exactly the same as the messages used when controlling K-Mix from a computer; these messages are detailed in section 4.3.3 – External MIDI Control Of Mix Bank.

4.3.5.3 – CONTROLLING THE MIDI BANKS

Control of K-Mix’s MIDI banks via the MIDI Expander is not supported. You may only control K-Mix’s Mix bank parameters from messages sent to the MIDI Expander’s MIDI IN jack.

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K-MIX EDITOR

This section covers the use and behaviors of the K-Mix Editor. The K-Mix Editor allows you to edit all mixer parameters in real time (including a few that aren’t available directly from the mixer itself) and manage your preset library.

Bi-directional communication between the editor and mixer provides synchronous feedback — changes made

in the editor will be reected immediately on the mixer; changes made on the mixer itself will be reected

immediately in the editor.

Unlike the mixer hardware, any parameter can be changed at any time via the editor, regardless of what mode

the mixer is in. If the mixer hardware is in Gate mode, the editor can still make changes to the EQs, levels, sends, reverb, etc.

Please note that if a K-Mix is not connected, the screen pictured below will appear, prompting you to either connect a K-Mix, or enter demo mode before making the controls accessible. Saving is disabled in demo mode, however, you can still import and export presets.

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Fader Section

Section

Main Tab

5.1 – MAIN WINDOW

The K-Mix Editor’s main window is where almost all editing activity occurs.

EQUALIZER COMPRESSOR GATE ROUTING

Freq

346 Hz

S M

Thresh Ratio

0.00 dB

Makeup Gain

24.00 dB

Attack Release

10 ms

-4.00 dB

S M

Thresh Gain Reduc.

10.00

50 ms

-4.00 dB

S M

-70.00 dB -24.00 dB

ReleaseAttack

10 ms

50 ms

AUX 1

AUX 2

-4.00 dB

MUTE

AUX 3

-4.00 dB

MUTE

Send Level

LOW

-4.00 dB

S M

MID

3.24 kHz

0.00 dB

Level

Freq

Level

0.00 dB1.00

0.00 dB

276 Hz

Level

Freq

-4.00 dB

S M

Area

ONE

Input Trim

1.50 dB

Rumble Filter

Fader Group

1 2

3 4

-4.00 dB

S M

224 Hz

-4.00 dB

S M

AUX 1

MAIN

Send Level

Pan

POST

AUX 2 AUX 3

Send Level

Pan Pan

POSTPOST

-4.00 dB

MUTE

MAIN

-4.00 dB

MUTE

Pan

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5.1.1 – PRESETS SECTION

This is where all of the preset storage, management, and selection happen.

5.1.1.1 – PRESET LIBRARY

The Preset Library displays all presets currently saved in the editor.

Presets in this library do not have to be loaded on the mixer itself;

the library is more so a “pool” of presets to choose from. Up to 999

presets may be stored in the editor’s Preset Library; you are free to load up to 12 of them on the mixer itself.

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• Clicking a preset in the Preset Library loads its parameters

into the editor (the changes are also immediately reected

on the mixer itself).

• The currently loaded preset will be highlighted magenta.

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• If a preset has been modied, but not yet saved, its name will be italicized and the SAVE button will light up magenta.

• Leaving a modied, but unsaved, preset does not lose those modications. Coming back to the

modied preset remembers all changes. You can either choose to save the changes (via the

SAVE or SAVE AS buttons), revert the preset back to its previously saved state (via the REVERT button), or delete the preset entirely (via the DELETE button).

Quitting the editor with unsaved changes will permanently lose them; they will not be preserved when the editor is opened again.

REORDERING PRESETS

Presets may be reordered in the library by simply dragging a preset name up or down. Click and hold down the mouse button on a preset, move the preset up or down, and release the mouse to place it there.

The order in which presets are arranged in the Preset Library is the order they will be displayed in the setlist drop-down menus.

The exception to this is the CONNECTION SYNC preset, which cannot be moved.

RENAMING PRESETS

Presets may be renamed by double-clicking the preset name in the Preset Library. After doubleclicking a preset, a dialog box will appear, prompting you to enter a new name for the preset.

The exception to this is the CONNECTION SYNC preset, which cannot be renamed.

If the selected name is already in use by another preset, the text “copy 1” will be appended to the newly renamed preset.

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CONNECTION SYNC PRESET

CONNECTION SYNC is a preset that cannot be modied, reordered, or deleted, and is always at

the top of the preset list. It is used to store K-Mix’s current state when the mixer is initially connected to the K-Mix Editor. It is also used when you change presets from the board while connected to the editor.

This exists so you don’t lose any unsaved changes you may have made on the mixer before connecting to the editor.

SYNC ON CONNECT BEHAVIOR

Upon opening the K-Mix Editor with a K-Mix connected to the computer, the editor syncs up with

the mixer’s current settings.

1. Connect K-Mix to computer via USB.

2. Open the K-Mix Editor.

3. The editor syncs up all global parameters with the mixer. The editor automatically updates to whatever the mixer’s global parameters are currently set to.

4. The editor reads the mixer’s current per preset parameter states and stores them into the CONNECTION SYNC preset.

5. To save this as a preset (in the editor), click the SAVE AS button while the CONNECTION SYNC preset is selected.

6. Give the new preset a name and you’re done!

CHANGING PRESETS ON K-MIX WHILE CONNECTED TO EDITOR BEHAVIOR

If a preset change is initiated from the K-Mix hardware while connected to the K-Mix Editor, the editor will sync those changes using the CONNECTION SYNC preset.

1. Connect K-Mix to computer via USB.

2. Open the K-Mix Editor.

3. The editor reads the mixer’s current parameter states and stores them into the CONNECTION SYNC preset.

4. Press the [PRESET] button on the K-Mix hardware.

5. Select one of the 12 presets.

6. The mixer loads the selected preset’s settings.

7. The editor automatically switches over to the CONNECTION SYNC preset.

8. The CONNECTION SYNC preset is updated with the newly selected preset’s settings.

5.1.1.2 – SAVE BUTTON

The SAVE button is, oddly enough, used to save any changes made to the currently selected preset.

When a change has been made to the preset, the SAVE button lights up magenta

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to indicate that changes have been made.

5.1.1.3 – SAVE AS BUTTON

The SAVE AS button is used to save the currently selected preset settings to a new preset slot.

When clicked, a dialog box will appear, prompting you to enter a name for the new preset.

• This can be cancelled by clicking the CANCEL button.

• You can type in a name and click the SAVE AS button to go ahead with the new preset creation.

• If you type a preset name that already exists, the editor will automatically add “copy 1” to the end of the preset name. This is to avoid any duplicate preset name issues that could arise.

• The preset can be renamed in the Preset Library if you so choose.

After a new preset has been saved, the editor immediately switches to the newly saved preset and reverts the old preset to its previously saved state.

5.1.1.4 – REVERT BUTTON

The REVERT button is used to revert any unsaved changes made to the currently selected preset.

If you’ve made some changes to a preset that you don’t like and want your preset to go back to its original state, just click the REVERT button — the last saved state of the current preset is reloaded.

After reverting, the magenta SAVE indicator will turn off (as there are no longer any modications made to the saved state).

5.1.1.5 – DELETE BUTTON

The DELETE button is used to delete the currently selected preset from the Preset Library.

When the DELETE button is clicked, a dialog box will appear asking you to conrm

that you would like to delete the preset.

• You can cancel the deletion by clicking “NO. Cancel.”

• You can go ahead with the deletion by clicking “YES. Delete.”

After deleting a preset, it disappears from the Preset Library. The [CONNECTION SYNC] preset is then automatically selected and loaded.

Deleting a preset CANNOT be undone. Please be careful to not delete presets you want to keep — they cannot be recovered.

Keith McMillen K Mix User manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOME

Before You Begin

1.1 WHAT’S IN THE K-MIX BOX?

1.2 WHAT’S IN THE MIDI EXPANDER PACKAGE?

1.3 – SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

1.3.1 – HARDWARE

1.3.2 – SOFTWARE

1.4 – MANUAL CONVENTIONS

Getting Started

2.1 – K-MIX HARDWARE OVERVIEW

2.1.1 – FRONT PANEL

2.1.1.1 – FADERS

2.1.1.2 – ROTARIES

2.1.1.3 – ROTARY CONTROL INDICATOR LEDS

2.1.1.4 – CHANNEL SELECT BUTTONS

2.1.1.5 – DIAMOND PAD

2.1.1.6 – POWER BUTTON

2.1.1.7 – MIXER/INTERFACE INDICATOR LEDS

2.1.1.8 – MODE BUTTONS

2.1.1.9 – PRESET BUTTON

2.1.1.10 – PHANTOM POWER INDICATOR LEDS

2.1.1.11– HEADPHONE OUTPUT JACK

2.1.2 – BACK PANEL

2.1.2.1 – OUTPUTS

2.1.2.2 – INPUTS

2.1.2.3 – “AUDIO” MICRO-USB PORT

2.1.2.4 – “CONTROL” MINI-USB PORT

2.2 – MIDI EXPANDER OVERVIEW

2.3 – CONNECTING K-MIX...

2.3.1 – TO POWER

2.3.2 – TO MICROPHONES

2.3.3 – TO LINE LEVEL INSTRUMENTS

2.3.4 – TO INSTRUMENT LEVEL INSTRUMENTS

2.3.5 – TO PHONO LEVEL DEVICES

2.3.6 – TO A COMPUTER

2.3.7 – TO AN IPAD

2.3.8 – TO MIDI HARDWARE

2.4 – MIXING AUDIO

Features Overview

3.1 – STANDALONE MIXING

3.2 – USB AUDIO INTERFACE

3.3 – MIDI I/O

3.4 – FLEXIBLE INPUTS

3.4.1 – MICROPHONE INPUT

3.4.1.1 – PHANTOM POWER

3.4.2 – LINE LEVEL INPUT

3.4.3 – INSTRUMENT LEVEL INPUT

3.4.4 – PHONO LEVEL INPUT

3.5 – ROBUST OUTPUTS

3.5.1 – MAIN OUTPUTS

3.5.2 – AUX OUTPUTS

SEND LEVELS

PRE/POST FADER SENDS

3.5.3 – HEADPHONE OUTPUT

3.6 – ONBOARD DSP

3.6.1 – EQ

3.6.1.1 – LOW-SHELF

3.6.1.2 – MID-BAND

3.6.1.3 – HIGH-SHELF

3.6.2 – NOISE GATE

3.6.3 – COMPRESSOR

3.6.4 – REVERB

3.6.5 – “RUMBLE” FILTER

3.7 – STEREO PANNING

3.8 – SURROUND PANNING

3.8.1 – MULTIPLE SPEAKER LAYOUTS

3.8.2 – AMBISONICS

3.8.3 – BASS MANAGEMENT

3.9 – PRESETS

3.9.1 – ONBOARD PRESETS

3.9.2 – PRESET LIBRARY & MANAGEMENT

3.9.3 – TWO-WAY SYNCING

3.10 – FINE-TUNING PARAMETERS

3.11 – FADER GROUPS

3.12 – VU METERING