What's New in LV1 v16 + 80-Channel Mixer Expansion

Oct 27, 2025 | 9,870 Views

Meet the new version of software for the LV1 live mixer, with exciting new features including DSP enhancement, recall-safe filters and much more. Plus learn about the new 80-channel expansion, which expands LV1 – whether the LV1 Classic console, or modular LV1 systems, from 64 to 80 stereo channels (160 inputs), and from 44 to 52 buses.

0:00 What’s new at a glance
0:44 New 80-channel expansion
2:09 What’s new in v16: Scene & Recall-Safe flters
2:29 New user keys & shortcuts
2:42 New Aux Send Flip & Mixer Mode features
3:13 DSP enhancement and more LV1 v16 improvements

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