I'll get the potential downside out of the way: Mixbus is a closed-source application that sells for real money ($79 US). However, it is also reliant upon to and materially supportive of the Ardour ...
Not the most powerful DAW in the world, but easy to use and with a sound all its own, MixBus 3 is satisfyingly different and well worth checking out. MusicRadar's got your back Our team of expert ...