Mackie Final Mix VST, Manual

User’s Guide

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User’s Guide

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Final Mix Factory Presets

The following table is a simple guide to help you understand some of Final Mix’s factory pre-

sets. A brief description and intended use is given. Final Mix presets can be used effectively 

as they are, or as a starting point that lets you do the fine tuning mix. Final Mix also lets you 

create your own user presets with custom parameters that meet your specific needs. So get 

creative and have fun! Please visit www.mackie.com periodically to download new audio ex-

amples and additional free presets.

Note: Certain preset names shown here have the prefix ( H_). This indicates that the preset is associated 

and explained in Final Mix’s help screen. The help screen is accessed by selecting the (?) found at the top 

right hand corner of the screen.

Final Mix Preset                Preset Description                                        Preset Type 

Acuma CD Mastering        A great full range compression                     Any style mastering
                                          preset for all-around mastering.

Acuma Dance Mix             Optimized dance mix guaranteed                  Dance production mix 
                                          to keep the beat pumping.

Acuma Final Mix               Finely detailed midrange.                             All around mastering
                                          Great for any style. 

Acuma Gentle Comp          Soft and gentle compression levels              Easy mix
                                          for a light but definitive mix.

Acuma Punch                    Medium compression emphasizing               Funky, punchy mix
                                          low and high end compression.                    

Acuma Rock + EQ             Great all-around rock compression               Rock and roll mix
                                          with a boost in the low, mid and 
                                          hi EQ.

Acuma Techno                   EQ with the perfect fat bottom mix               Techno, trance, 
                                          and a sizzling, crisp top end.                        house, groove mix
                                          Perfect for techo, house and groove.

Acuma The Leveler           Maximizes your output level with a              Hot output mix
                                          very warm analog sound.

C EQ                    Just the right compression and EQ               Country mix
                                          creates a lively modern country mix.

Country Female                 Especially designed for today’s top                Female country mix
                                          country music female singing sound.

Country Mix                      All around country music with just               Male country mix
                                          right crossovers and compression.

Drums                               The ultimate drum compression.                  Drum mix (any style)
                                          Good for all styles of drumming.

Drums with Exp                Add some snap and punch to drum               Drum mix (any style)
                                          tracks with a mix of expansion and 
                                          compression.