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Waves Audio has announced an 80-channel Expansion option along with the release of new v16 software for its eMotion LV1 live mixing console.

Waves Audio Expands eMotion LV1, Updates Software

By Mix Staff ⋅ Published: 10/28/2025

Waves Audio has announced an 80-channel Expansion option along with the release of new v16 software for its eMotion LV1 live mixing console.

Out on the road for his first U.S. solo tour in nearly 30 years, Bruce Dickinson (center) pauses with FOH engineer/production manager Ken “Pooch” Van Druten (left) and Kevin “Tater” McCarthy. Photo: Courtesy of Ken Van Druten.

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Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson Steps Out on Tour

By Clive Young ⋅ Published: 10/01/2025

Ken “Pooch” Van Druten has been manning the house desk on Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson's first U.S. solo tour in nearly 30 years.

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Mix’s Top 20 Articles of 2024, Part 2: 16-13

By Clive Young ⋅ Published: 12/26/2024 ⋅ Updated: 12/27/2024

As 2024 comes to a close, we’re counting down our most popular articles of the year, as chosen by YOU, the readers of Mix!

The massive, arena-length stage on Travis Scott’s Circus Maximus tour is surrounded by 202 Clair Cohesion CO10 loudspeakers, placed above the video screen in stereo-paired hangs. Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images.

Live Sound

Mixing the Mayhem of Travis Scott’s Circus Maximus Tour

By Clive Young ⋅ Published: 03/13/2024

Ken “Pooch” Van Druten talks tackling FOH mixes for platinum-seller Travis Scott, whose concerts take place in the space between hip-hop, pop and the...

Bruce Dickinson belts into a Shure Beta 58 while brandishing a flamethrower and its 30-pound backpack. Photo: John McMurtrie.

Live Sound

Mixing The Iron Maiden ‘Legacy Of The Beast’ Tour, Part 2

By Clive Young ⋅ Published: 03/28/2023

Concluding our coverage of the Iron Maiden 'Legacy of the Beast' tour, FOH engineer Ken "Pooch" Van Druten shares how he approaches each instrument...