mixad
Mixad is a term used in digital audio technology to describe a compact, modular device or software component designed to facilitate real-time mixing of multiple audio signals. In practice, mixads can refer to hardware mixers with modular inputs and patching, small USB-connected devices, or software plugins that implement a mixing matrix with routing capabilities. The concept emphasizes flexibility, allowing users to route any input to any output, apply per-channel controls, and integrate effects into buses.
The name appears in hobbyist and open-source circles in the mid-2010s, where practitioners discussed building customizable
Common features include a mixing matrix or channel strip with gain, pan, solo/mute, and per-channel EQ; an
Mixads are used in small recording studios, live performances, educational settings, and DIY projects where modular
audio interface, mixer, digital signal processing, modular synth, virtual mixing console.