the mixer (plus the stereo mix) is sent into your computer while a stereo output is received from the computer for monitoring. Essentially, it's like having a mixer and a 18-in/2-out interface in one compact package. And here's the clincher: the MultiMix FireWire is actually costs less than most professional FireWire interfaces alone!The MultiMix series mixers are the most compact, affordable high-quality mixers available with built-in 28-bit digital effects and 24-bit FireWire audio interface.
Steinberg Cubase 4 Advanced Music Production System

Cubase 4 features a new set of plug-ins and integrated software instruments. The revolutionary SoundFrame?Universal Sound Manager will change the way you make music.

Designed for professional music production from the ground up, Cubase 4 comes with a brand-new VST3 plug-in set, four new software instruments. The revolutionary SoundFrame™ is a powerful combination of Track Presets, Instrument Tracks, and MediaBay database, to help organize all your sounds from every instrument - both software VSTi and hardware.

Designed for professional music production from the ground up, Cubase 4 comes with a brand-new VST3 plug-in set, four new integrated software instruments with more than 1000 sounds. The revolutionary SoundFrame™ is a powerful combination of Track Presets, Instrument Tracks, and MediaBay database, to help organize all your sounds from every instrument - both software VSTi and hardware. Cubase 4's mixer now offers a flexible Control Room section and up to four independent studio mixes. Composers and musicians benefit from a streamlined and enhanced score editor. A redesigned user interface with many new features speeds up workflow and boosts creativity to new levels.