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Kasper615
Total Posts: 4
Joined 08-21-2012 status: Newcomer |
What’s up everyone? I need a couple suggestions. I have an MPC 5000 along with a Yamaha Motif XF and the old school Roland Fantom-S. They are routed through the original Mackie Onyx 1620 analog mixer and integrated through a Steinberg CI2 which connects through a PC (Windows 7 64-bit) to Cubase 5 via USB. What I want to do is increase the workflow. I have to record each track into Cubase one-at-a-time with way I have it setup through the analog mixer and CI 2. I would like to set up the DAW and equipment to where I can arm multiple channels and record multiple tracks at once so I can knock out these tracks much quicker. I want to center my equipment around the XF, slave the MPC and Fantom to the Motif and Motif to PC. What would you guys recommend for the best avenue of approach? Maybe a DAW control surface or new audio interface? Or maybe route the MPC and Fantom through the mixer and have the mixer outs routed through the Motif A/D input and then firewired to the PC? Maybe the FW16E expansion board for the Motif? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. P.S. the MPC has 8 assignable outs along with L/R master outs, Fantom 4 outs (2 stereo or 4 mono) |
MikeHuntingford
Total Posts: 758
Joined 11-22-2009 status: Guru |
Ok, I had a similar setup as you. I also wanted the ability to record multiple tracks in my DAW. I ended up getting a new audio interface. For me, I use a MOTU Audio Express and I am now recording 6 tracks at a time (which really helps when I want to have greater control over the mix and applying effects to individual tracks versus the stereo mix that your mixer produces). My connection to my MOTU Audio Express is as follows, I have 2 x 1/4 TRS (balanced) connected to the L and R audio out of one of my Yamaha keyboards, and then another 2 x 1/4 TRS (balanced) connected to my other Yamaha keyboards L and R audio out, and then SPDIF out from my Korg M3 Rack to the MOTU’s SPDIF in. Currently connected to PC from the MOTU via USB 2.0 (but also supports Firewire 400 too). My DAW (Propellerhead’s REASON and RECORD) see the MOTU ASIO and permit track selection from sources Analog 1/2/3/4 and SPDIF (stereo). Hope that helps. Mike |
DaGroove
Total Posts: 2
Joined 01-07-2013 status: Newcomer |
Am about to buy MOTU AUDIO EXPRESS soon..So one thing i dont know is whats the best way to connect with KorgM3 (rack) using SPDIF.
Thank you |
MikeHuntingford
Total Posts: 758
Joined 11-22-2009 status: Guru |
Hi DaGroove, I had my SPDIF, which was an optical cable, connected from my M3R to I/O outbox of my X-Fi soundcard. The SPDIF connector on the MOTU Audio Express (which I also own) is the co-axial type connector. As you know, the M3R has only the optical connector - or 1/4” TRS Balanced or Unbalanced connectors x 4. The MOTU Audio Express comes with a software mixer that controls the volume of all INs - regardless of type. Also, the volume can also be controlled via the dials on the MOTU Audio Express. Since I dumped my X-Fi Soundcard for my Firewire connected MOTU Express, I have my M3M connected to the MOTU Audio Express via 1/4” TRS (Main Outs L/R) so that I can control volume by either the volume control on the Korg or on the MOTU Audio Express. This is helpful, as I also use a controller keyboard to control more than one module/other synth. I can easily, this way, use the Korg volume switch to turn on/off/up/down the volume of the Korg M3M. The sound produced / handled by the Audio Express is impressive - lots of headroom and literally no latency or noise on the channels. You can listen to my music (all multi-tracked audio) and hear no noise and plenty of room. SPIDF sounds great through the Soundblaster X-Fi, but only sound volume was controllable via the X-Fi software mixer. I would recommend using the M3M analog 1/4 outs - into the MOTU Audio Express as its AD/DA converters are top-notch. Like I mentioned - no latency and no noise with plenty of headroom.
Hope this helps,
I would connect |
DaGroove
Total Posts: 2
Joined 01-07-2013 status: Newcomer |
Hi Mike
Thank you for all info. Totally agree with 1/4†TRS (Main Outs L/R) . You have more advantages like you can control the volume of M3 send and receive midi notes and export as audio tracks and everything is just great. i use analog too. I have done a lot of projects and the sound is great.
*Set sample rates at 48khz from my soundcard *M3 Global CLOCK leave it as an internal emu set to SPDIF mode.
*I open logic and create an external midi channel. Go to Library (Logic) and select M3 as an instrument
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