What is the Mixbus user license? If I have a desktop and a laptop computer, can I install it on both?
 
Yes. Mixbus is licensed to a "single user". This means that as long as you are the only user, you can install it all of your personal computers. If multiple people will be using the software, you will need to purchase a license for each user. Commercial businesses and educational facilities should purchase a license for each computer.

The license is by user. You can install it on all your machines.

RichBtt63
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What is the difference between Mixbus and Mixbus32C?
Mixbus and Mixbus32C have identical features, except that the 32C mixer strip has more features:
Mixbus provides a 3band EQ with high-pass filter, and 8 mixbuses.
Mixbus32C provides a 4band EQ with high- and low-pass filters, and 12 mixbuses.
 

Thanks for that. I couldn't seem to find that.

Thanks, Beagle and Rich. I'll likely go for this, but as a version 3 license holder, I have to ask...
 
How "essential" are those plug-ins?

Just one guy's opinion, but not very encouraging reviews for the plug-ins...
 
http://www.admiralbumblebee.com/music/2017/09/30/Review-of-Mixbus-effect-plugins.html
 

Wow, $49 for both Mixbus 4 and the plug-in Essentials ( 4 of them) is an great deal! Best deal I’ve seen from them in years! I already own both, otherwise I’d be all over that offer!.... even if just as a studio add on for mixer and great working plugins!

Eh, I wouldn’t hang your decision on one review. The plugins don’t look like much, but come from one of the most prestigious hardware makers out there in a very high end market, they work and sound great. Maybe not the best, but way better than many others too. As I said above, even if undecided and possibly moving to another daw, Mixbus is an amazing mixer to use, and it’s like getting it for $25, and each essential plugin for $6 each. Imo, can’t go wrong with that as studio additions.

Thanks, Greg. With Mixbus v4 available for $29, I'd rather not throw away $20 more on plug-ins I'll never use.

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Thanks, Greg. With Mixbus v4 available for $29, I'd rather not throw away $20 more on plug-ins I'll never use.

Good point! I totally understand that point of view. The mixer with its function and that magical saturation workflow is worth the money even if using as a tool with another daw, imo.

GregRband

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Thanks, Greg. With Mixbus v4 available for $29, I'd rather not throw away $20 more on plug-ins I'll never use.

Good point! I totally understand that point of view. The mixer with its function and that magical saturation workflow is worth the money even if using as a tool with another daw, imo.

are there presets on the plugins for mixing, mastering songs which might work more "integral" than our other plugins?