IKs MixBox

[Gamma-UT]

yeah in sampletank 4 it is blurred , too

i wrote them but they say thats my problem or my new graphic card
more and more i hate this company

Lovely template response They could also write: "you paid us so f** off l**ser" - because it means exactly the same

That's classic IK. In public: "Have you contacted tech support? I'm sure they'll help you out".

In private. IK Tech Support: "Not our problem. Ticket closed."

[D.K Envelope]

yeah that so true
i have wrote them one year ago
ticket closed, they say its my fault how funny is that?

[pixel85]

no f**king no

its not just the mixbox
Sampletank 4 has this problem , too
i wrote 1 year ago no change

dont just change it for mixbox
fix Sampletank4 , too

f**k this blurry gui amateurs

For Peter, those issues are very minor and there are only a few blurry GUI issues. Don't expect any fix.

I am disappointed that IK Multimedia talks about minor problems with blurring the GUI for some people, when in fact everyone I know has the same problem.

I am also afraid that I will buy and will suffer with these problems, and support will answer me that I have the wrong computer or the wrong video card.

Most likely I'll be the same. I really like MixBus. It's fast workflow, the sound is great. It's just IKM attitude that puts me off. Hard to believe that they will fix anything. More likely they will blame it on users and they'll call it a day. I still have hope that I'm wrong but latest Peter's post on Gearslutz worries me.


I'm looking now at PSP Infinistrip as an alternative but it has only a few modules. From the other hand, thing possibility to use arrows to select previous/next module without changing settings is awesome. If it has more modules then probably I would buy Infinistrip instead.

[0degree]

Are those modules limited when compared to Tracks versions? Are there any modules missing from Tracks and vice versa? Somebody mentioned above they are somewhat limited in functionality

[Lotuz2019]

Are those modules limited when compared to Tracks versions? Are there any modules missing from Tracks and vice versa? Somebody mentioned above they are somewhat limited in functionality

Yes, they're limited. For example Black 76:

https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/i ... k76@2x.jpg

https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/c ... ier@2x.jpg

This list might come in handy:

https://www.gearslutz.com/board/showpos ... tcount=197

[0degree]

Are those modules limited when compared to Tracks versions? Are there any modules missing from Tracks and vice versa? Somebody mentioned above they are somewhat limited in functionality

Yes, they're limited. For example Black 76:

https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/i ... k76@2x.jpg

https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/c ... ier@2x.jpg

That's a bummer, thanks a lot

[stech9]

Very curious...

MixBox License Agreement
Page 5/6 User Manual

2) LICENSE
The Product is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. The Product is licensed only. The intellectual property of the Product remains at IK Multimedia.

This EULA grants you the non-exclusive right to use the Product for a maximum period of 30 (thirty) years. All other actions and means of usage are reserved to the written permission of the right holder IK Multimedia.

The Product is only for your personal (individual) use.

You may say: 30 years, that is plenty of time. The likelihood of you using it after *5 years is unlikely.

I am convinced that at some point I will no longer be here. Before that I may be selling my hardware, in preparation for not being here. I may even give my hardware away to a family member.

Should software be any different? I still have a computer running XP. It has installed on it an EMU sound card and some enjoyable soft synths. XP was released in 2001. I see no reason to end it's run. I do envision another 20 years of usage. It would be hard to sell, yet there may a youngster starting out for which the system gets em' up and running. [edit]I do not expect software companies to support programs indefinitely. I however would like the ability to use the programs for as long as I want.

It seems the IK Multimedia License is arbitrarily putting a limit on usage. Have we invested in software companies with no ability to pass it forward?

*For most desktop PCs, a minimum three-year lifespan should be expected. However, most computers survive anywhere from five to eight years, depending on the upgrading components. Maintenance is also critical, as dust is very problematic for PC components.

[vurt]

ah, thats a misprint sorry.
should read 3 years. cant expect them to support things indefinitely. new shit by then to takes yer cash

[Ryan_IK]

Hey Guys! I think a couple of you might have missed out comment about the GUI. We are digging into what we can do, so be sure to stay tuned.

For anyone interested in the differences with T-RackS, I would suggest downloading the free demo. It should help you quickly find out if what is needed is worth it for your set up. The FX page here will show all the parameters if you just wanted a quick peak. Also, if you download the demo, the modules each have a description in the user manual which is included.

Oh and one more thing. There is a new video from James Tyler Cody of The Blue Trees. Don’t let the guitar fool you, the man is an AES member and has a degree in music technology. Great music maker overall. Worth the watch.

[SLiC]

'Literally the new standard' ? This sort of hyperbole just puts more people off than it attracts, they are pretty good fx in cute form factor, but better fx have been available in 'racks' for many years (even from IK!)

[D.K Envelope]

why i can not use my fx section from sampletank4 for other audio
so a sampletank4 fx plugin why ?

why do you come with a plugin that are already in sampletank4 or Amplitude?

why the gui is f**king blurry ?

why i mustinstall all modules from t-racks ? why it shows all plugins ?
why is there no button to show me the plugins i have

why is there a custom shop i hate it ?

so f**king sad to write this
i really like sampletank4 and t-racks but for now i think about it to sell it
bad marketing moves from you

[stech9]

... the modules each have a description in the user manual which is included...

That's like telling someone the punchline and not the joke. Have you taken a look at the manual? Have you read the module descriptions?

Here is a sample:

MixBox User Manual
Page 43
4.3 - Delay
4.3.1 - Digital Delay
This classic digital delay is an effect that adds echo to the sound.

Can o' worms with me Mr. Company Man (attempt at being colloquial - please do not take offense).

Maybe you can direct me though; how can I download a manual without installing a demo or the paid product? (I own MixBox, I am hoping this sets me up for future product offerings from IK Multimedia.)

Thank you for all your efforts. I appreciate the work you do. Be sure take a walk to the backroom, letting the fine men and women there know, they are appreciated as well.

[jamcat]

Very curious...

MixBox License Agreement
Page 5/6 User Manual

2) LICENSE
The Product is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. The Product is licensed only. The intellectual property of the Product remains at IK Multimedia.

This EULA grants you the non-exclusive right to use the Product for a maximum period of 30 (thirty) years. All other actions and means of usage are reserved to the written permission of the right holder IK Multimedia.

The Product is only for your personal (individual) use.

You may say: 30 years, that is plenty of time. The likelihood of you using it after *5 years is unlikely.

I am convinced that at some point I will no longer be here. Before that I may be selling my hardware, in preparation for not being here. I may even give my hardware away to a family member.

Should software be any different? I still have a computer running XP. It has installed on it an EMU sound card and some enjoyable soft synths. XP was released in 2001. I see no reason to end it's run. I do envision another 20 years of usage. It would be hard to sell, yet there may a youngster starting out for which the system gets em' up and running. [edit]I do not expect software companies to support programs indefinitely. I however would like the ability to use the programs for as long as I want.

It seems the IK Multimedia License is arbitrarily putting a limit on usage. Have we invested in software companies with no ability to pass it forward?

*For most desktop PCs, a minimum three-year lifespan should be expected. However, most computers survive anywhere from five to eight years, depending on the upgrading components. Maintenance is also critical, as dust is very problematic for PC components.

This is because of the anti-IP ruling by the ECJ in UsedSoft v Oracle. I've written about this here a few times before.

The ruling from the European Court of Justice ripped the rights of software developers to control the resale of use licenses of their own copyrighted works. The only way for a developer to retain their rights is to put a time limit on the license, making it clear that it is a license to use the software only, not a transfer of ownership of their IP rights.

This is the reason you are seeing time limits in licensing agreements and also subscription based software licenses. The EU royally screwed all software developers (and users, as an extension), and the use and sale of software will forever suffer until the EU finally dies.

[jamcat]

Don’t let the guitar fool you, the man is an AES member and has a degree in music technology.

What are you saying about guitarists?

[stech9]

See previous post

Thank you. Very informative. I guess I am at the age when it is time to stop buying software or, I will be lonely and old with no gear to spend my time on.

MixBox - I have 30 years to put it to work [I hope it lasts, I see some of the modules are already showing signs of use].