![]() ![]() I like jamming out a chord progression on one synth, and them maybe layer that with a pad, then set up a bass line, and build a beat around everything. My workflow is similar but different from jestermgee's. I've heard that the Midas Venice F32 will as well, but has been out of production for years, and those that own them guard them jealously. Not sure about the driver situation for Mac's. For reasons I've never understood, this is the only mixer in the Onyx-i line that can handle mixing in Live. The analog/digital mixer interface I was referring to is was the Mackie Onyx 1640i. It all comes down to budget and space-and I'd probably have two devices if I had the desk space. ![]() Yeah, my thoughts would echo jestermgee's. Downside with this setup is space, you need desk space. You also have similar devices as the Mackie (Behringer X-Touch or the el-cheapo BCF2000). The motorised faders mean it is ready with the load of ANY project. If I needed to record a mmic + instrument separate then I can connect a mic to the interface directly and instruments via the mixer (or however).įor mixing within the box I have a Mackie MCU which is purely digital (no I/O) but it controls the Live mixer perfectly and is the perfect solution for digital mixing. Basically anything connected to the mixer can be recorded. It basically has a master out and a "recording buss" which I have created using the mute routing so I can rout any device (including outputs from my PC on other channels of my interface) to the record inputs and to Lice at the press of a button. I have a Roland OctaCapture which has loads of I/O for a USB interface and I then have a Mackie 1402 14ch mixer. It really depends on your budget and actual needs.Īs we have discussed a decent quality external analogue mixer connected to a decent interface with some I/O capabilities would allow you to connect gear and rout it to tracks via the mixer/interface.įor example, I have simple needs and really only need to record a single thing at a time but I have a number of devices I may wish to record without having to plug/unplug things and reset levels etc. I wait with bated breath for each NAMM show, hoping someone will create a USB3 analog mixer/interface with DAW mixing control, but so far, no luck. I've had the feeling for some time that what you (and I) would like to do isn't really in vogue now with the manufacturers. The problem is that you want *both* recording *and* mixing. Maybe someone else here has some ideas.Īs for digital mixers, I took a quick look at the Presonus StudioLive line, which would do what you're looking for, but appears also to be Firewire or Thunderbolt as well. Several others are no longer manufactured. The ones I know of are Firewire and lack any drivers beyond Win7. I'm not aware of any analog mixers that can mix inside Live that are also USB. What's your budget? Are you willing to switch to Firewire or Thunderbolt? Can anyone give me some names of specific mixers that would work for this or any that you might even think think would work? Analogue or digtal. I’d like to have at least 16 channels and at least 4 busses but i am willing to fluctuate. I want to have to use my mouse the least amount possible. My main concern is being able to mix and control my levels on the hardware. ![]() ![]() Jacobgat4 wrote:I was thinking more along the lines of an analogue mixer yet i am open to using a digital. A USB mixer will replace your existing audio interface, so you probably have all the cables you need. When you find the right mixer, a USB cable is all you'll need in regards to cables-aside from whatever cables you need to connect your microphones/instruments to the mixer. There are also USB devices that allow you to control Live for mixing, so if you're just looking for the mixing experience and you're happy with your current audio interface, you could look at something like that.Īre you going to need groups, inserts, or aux buses? How many of each? One of the big advantages of hardware mixers is all the routing options it opens up for any other hardware you own (or plan to own). For analog mixers, it's even more expensive. Digital mixers are easier to find with this feature, but expect this feature to increase the price as well. There's a lot to consider when deciding to add a mixer to your set up.Ī lot of USB mixers only allow you to send a summed stereo mix to your DAW, rather than the individual channels, so shop carefully and avoid the lower price ranges where this is typical.Īre you thinking a digital or analog mixer? Any mixer will let you record into Live, but not so many will let you bring the channels back out of Live for mixing on the hardware. ![]()
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