MixConvert V6
MixConvert V6 is a plug-in that converts a multi-channel audio source into another multi-channel destination. It is most frequently used to downmix a multi-channel surround mix into a format with fewer channels, for example, a 5.1 surround mix into a stereo mix.
MixConvert V6 can be used as an insert effect in the MixConsole, similarly to other plug-ins, but with additional functions.
Cubase automatically inserts MixConvert V6 instead of VST MultiPanner if the channel, for example, an audio track or a group channel, is routed to a destination with fewer audio channels. MixConvert V6 is also inserted in place of any cue send panner, if the channel configuration of the destination is different from that of the source.
There is one exception to this behavior. If a stereo channel is routed to a mono destination by the channel routing or a cue send routing, a normal stereo panner is inserted. However, this stereo panner controls the balance of the left and right channels, as they are blended into the mono destination. The center position blends both channels together by equal amounts. With the pan set all the way to the left, only the left channel can be heard, and vice versa.
The following table gives you an overview of which plug-in is used in a specific configuration:
Routing Destination |
Surround Pan Option |
---|---|
Mono |
n.a. |
Stereo |
Mono - Standard Panner |
Surround |
VST MultiPanner MixConvert V6 |
3D |
VST MultiPanner MixConvert V6 |
Routing Destination |
Surround Pan Option |
---|---|
Mono |
Stereo - Standard Panner |
Stereo |
Stereo - Balance Panner Stereo - Combined Panner |
Surround |
VST MultiPanner MixConvert V6 |
3D |
VST MultiPanner MixConvert V6 |
Routing Destination |
Surround Pan Option |
---|---|
Mono |
MixConvert V6 |
Stereo |
MixConvert V6 |
Surround |
VST MultiPanner MixConvert V6 |
Surround with larger channel width |
VST MultiPanner MixConvert V6 |
Surround with smaller channel width |
MixConvert V6 |
3D |
VST MultiPanner MixConvert V6 |
Routing Destination |
Surround Pan Option |
---|---|
Mono |
MixConvert V6 |
Stereo |
MixConvert V6 |
Surround |
MixConvert V6 |
Surround with larger channel width |
MixConvert V6 |
Surround with smaller channel width |
MixConvert V6 |
3D |
VST MultiPanner MixConvert V6 |
You can select the surround pan option from the context menu of the panner miniature views in the MixConsole, in the Channel Settings window, or in the Inspector.