WMD let us know that their new Performance Mixer mkII for Eurorack systems is now shipping.

They say that they’ve shipped the first modules, and plan to ship a lot more in the the late February/early March 2025 timeframe.

Version 1 of the manual for the PM mkII is also available (pdf).

Here’s what’s new with the PM MKII and Channels MKII expander since their last update:

Group Recall – There are now two modes for grouped mute, cue, and bus actions.

The new default mode is Group Recall. This allows you to save 8 presets of mute, cue, and bus settings and then recall them by holding group and pressing a channel button. This adds a whole new level of control and the ability to plan changes ahead of time.

The classic mode is Combo Mode, which takes after the original PM. Hold Group, and make any selection you want to change, once you let go, all actions take place.

Channels Routing – The next addition has to do with the Channels MKII expander. It allows you to keep the Channels MKII expander module connected to the PM MKII and selectively route the AUX1, AUX2, and MAIN mix to the PM MKII. So you get independent (or not) submixes on Channels if you want.

For example, the master output can be sent over to the PM MKII’s master output, but then the auxes can be taken out of the PM MKII’s aux summing, so you get 2 independent stereo aux sends just for Channels MKII.

This setting is also digitally recallable with the Group Recall mode, allowing for even more dynamic mixing.

Features:

• 8 Stereo or Dual Mono Inputs
• 2x Stereo Auxes
• Balanced (TRS) Main Outputs
• Soft Mute Per Channel
• Group Button for Simultaneous Cue/Mute/Bus routing Changes
• Pan/Crossfade Switch for dual mono inputs per channel (panned center)
• Second Bus for Submixing (and/or operation)
• Stereo Cue Mix Bus (TRS Output Jack)
• 3.5mm Headphone Jack with Cue/Mix pot
• MIDI output sends CCs for Pan, Level, Aux1, Aux2 positions – Capture your mix in your DAW
• Rear Headers for Pre and Post Fader/Pan outputs to DB25/3.5mm Jacks
• Clip Indicator on Input Gain Pot
• LEVEL and AUX2 CV can SUM or operate as VCAs
• AUX2 can be Pre Fade or Post Fade
• Channel strips are field replaceable if a pot or fader fails.
• Expandable up to 24 Stereo Channels
• Returns Expansion adds 3x AUX return stereo inputs
• CV control over Pan, Level, Aux1, and Aux2
• CV flows to MIDI
• Channel Inserts: Rear cables per channel allow for future insertable effects
• Firmware update via Memory Card
• Integrated Soft Start on Power Up

Pricing and Availability:

The Performance Mixer MKII is available to pre-order, priced at $1499, with shipping expected in late Feb/early March 2025.