When a company has been shaping the sound of iconic records for half a century, people tend to listen—literally. Harrison Audio, the Nashville-based mixing console manufacturer behind albums from the likes of Michael Jackson, Queen, and Steely Dan, has officially released the Mixbus 11 Music Production Suite, the latest version of its digital audio workstation (DAW) designed to bring its revered analog console sound into the hands of modern music creators.
A Legacy in Every Channel
Founded in 1975 in the heart of Music City, Harrison Audio has spent the last 50 years developing tools for music, film, broadcast, and post-production professionals. The company’s consoles have been used on countless classic albums—and now, with Mixbus 11, Harrison is packaging that same sonic character and console-style workflow into a fully featured music production suite.
A statement from the company reveals that Mixbus 11 is "a fully featured music production suite that builds on Harrison’s 50-year legacy… bringing Harrison's legendary analog-console-inspired sound and workflow into a user-friendly digital audio workstation environment.”
In other words, it’s a modern DAW that still feels like you're working on a vintage desk—no plug-in voodoo necessary.
Designed to Keep You in the Zone
Mixbus 11 introduces a completely refreshed interface that's designed to support each stage of music production—from Cue and Record to Edit and Mix. Each page in the workflow has been refined to help users stay focused, with a clean visual layout and improved navigation tools.
“Mixbus enhances your workflow from start to finish with its fresh graphical user interface,” says the company, “featuring dedicated Cue, Record, Edit, and Mix pages… exhibiting a greatly improved attention to detail.”
A standout new addition is the Focus Channel, a central hub that puts all of Harrison’s signature processing tools—including the legendary 32C EQ, Drive, Compressor, Gate, and Mixbus Sends—within immediate reach, even on smaller screens. This interface redesign makes it easier than ever to mix with the same tactile, intuitive style Harrison is known for.
Tools for the Way You Work
Mixbus 11 is packed with thoughtful features for today’s producers, including a dedicated Record Window that displays real-time input levels from your audio interface—even before you’ve created any tracks. The updated Locator Bar and transport tools also help users zero in on key moments in their sessions with ease.
Other highlights include:
- A sleek, redesigned GUI with a new transport control panel
- A new Property Editor for quick editing of selected audio/MIDI regions
- A dedicated piano roll window for MIDI with independent zoom and tools
- Per-region FX processing with real-time auditioning and automation
- Touchscreen and multi-touch optimization (Windows and Linux only)
- A suite of 19 precision XT plug-ins, covering EQ, dynamics, modulation, delay, and reverb
Two Versions, One Legendary Sound
To mark 15 years of Mixbus development, Harrison is offering Mixbus 11 in two tiers. The standard version, priced at $49.99, includes all of the major upgrades, while Mixbus 11 Pro—available for $149.99—is tailored for users looking for Dolby Atmos mixing tools, object-based 3D panning, immersive monitoring options, and the inclusion of the SSL SL 9000J channel strip EQ.
As the company notes, “Mixbus Pro adds powerful features such as a switchable SSL SL 9000J EQ option in every channel strip and a full suite of Dolby Atmos™ immersive tools for mixing, monitoring and export.”
Whether you're a seasoned producer or just stepping into the world of audio production, Mixbus 11 offers a compelling mix of analog heritage and digital innovation—a DAW that’s as serious about sound as it is about usability.
For more information, visit the Harrison Mixbus page.
