2nd question, Yes.

1st question, I think it would be fair to say the mixer offers better functionality rather than more functionality. After only a few days, I can't imagine going back. However, I spend most of my time in BIAB and if you do all your mixing elsewhere, then the feature is indeed less valuable for you.

Don't overlook 2011.5 for its other improvements.


BIAB 2025 Win Audiophile. Software: Studio One 7 Pro, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Roland Integra-7, Presonus 192 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.