Description

Hex Mix – 6 Channel Mixer

The Hexmix System is a six channel performance mixer specially designed for Eurorack. The system has two separate modules, the core of the mixer: Hexmix that has six channels with three band EQ, mute, pan and EQ section on the master, and Hexpander that adds three auxiliary sends per channel, PFL, individual outs and a balanced output.

The design of the mixer itself is strongly inspired by classical DJ mixers, providing sharp EQ’s for enhanced performance, auxiliary sends for effects and individual outputs to record your performance per channel. The unique Mute Section is a powerful tool for performances, providing a momentary mute function controlled by vactroIs – adding a smooth release to the signal decay.

Features

This is a six channel mixer with three band EQ, vactroI mutes, pan and volume control per channel. Inputs for every channel are located on the left side of the Hexmix. Each jack is normalized to a VCA Expander connection in the back, so if you have a Hexmix VCA , you will have the output of each VCA to every input. connecting a jack into any input will disconnect whatever is coming from  the normalled VCA connection.

Each Channel Strip is divided in four basic sections, that will go in the following order: Gain, Mute, EQ and Pan. Gain is set to unity, so it will act as an attenuator of the input signal. Mutes are clickless, as they are vactroI based. The circuit will provide some decay on the mutes, rather than having a sharp cut. Switches have both a latch position and  a momentary one to unmute the channel, providing some really nice performative capabilities.

EQs are quite sharp (12dB) inspired by classic DJ mixers to aggressively cut selected frequencies.

The Master section has it’s own EQ and volume control for the mix of all channels. The Master EQ is softer than the individual channel’s (6dB) and it’s meant to provide control over the final mix.

It’s possible to change output level between line level and modular with a switch located on the back of the module.
This will be pretty useful when used in combination with the hexpander, that provides a balanced out at line level. Like this its possible to have a mix at synth level to re-route the master signal while having an output to PA.

Hex Mix:  User Manual | Build Document

All SMD components are already pre-soldered, only the mechanical parts needs to be assembled.

Specifications:

• • Width: 28HP
  • Depth: 27mm.
  • Current needs: +12: 106mA, -12: 88mA, +5: 0mA