Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
|
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 92
Enthusiast
|
OP
Enthusiast
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 92 |
I want to make some basic 'demo' recordings - with 'live' vocals and piano. I have a Mackie DFX-6 - with both Aux Send and Aux Return - would I use one of these and then plug into the line-in of the computer?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
|
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,311
Expert
|
Expert
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,311 |
Well...it it were me...
Based on looking at the DFX6 outs if you're using the canon (balanced) main outs dedicated to a PA system I'd just use the 1/4 unbalanced outputs to my computer. But....hopefully you are using an adequate audio interface (preferably with a break out box) with 1/4 or RCA inputs. If using RCA inputs on your interface you'd just get a stereo 1/4" to RCA line chord.
I'd utilize the Aux Send and Aux Returns for an outboard device if desired or applicable.
I'm sure others will chime in.
That' my brief take on it...good luck.
Last edited by chulaivet1966; 06/21/13 09:31 AM.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
|
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 3,311
Veteran
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 3,311 |
If it's a "basic Demo" that you're after, you should get acceptable quality by taking a lead from the Tape Out phono sockets to the computer Line In.
You can then monitor what you're recording using either the Main Outs or the Phones Out. The Line In on most modern computers is reasonable quality, unlike the Mic In which is usually poor.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
|
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 5,139
Veteran
|
Veteran
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 5,139 |
If it's a "basic Demo" that you're after, you should get acceptable quality by taking a lead from the Tape Out phono sockets to the computer Line In.
You can then monitor what you're recording using either the Main Outs or the Phones Out. The Line In on most modern computers is reasonable quality, unlike the Mic In which is usually poor. +1.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 21,663
Veteran
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 21,663 |
Tape Out will work, but has caveats. Aux Send would work also, with the AUX1 Send dials having control of volume.
This may give a wider variety of options when recording, say if you want to hear everything from the mixer, but only record the vocals on a given take; you can turn down the AUX dials for all tracks but the vocals. That way only the vocals get sent to the computer. This would be especially handy if you are using that mixer for computer playback also, since you can isolate what you want sent back to the computer. Just another option.
Tape Out has all signals going to the Main Mix output in it. So if the computer output is going to the mixer, using Tape Out will send it back in. Tape Out also has no volume control specifically for it on this particular mixer. The Main Mix sliders do not affect it.
Guess it would depend on the use and workflow here as to which would be used.
Make your sound your own! .. I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ask sales and support questions about Band-in-a-Box using natural language.
ChatPG's knowledge base includes the full Band-in-a-Box User Manual and sales information from the website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Video: Band-in-a-Box® + ChatGPT = Impressed the BOSS!
Band-in-a-Box User Video Tutorials!
If you've reviewed our Support page, you've probably noticed the Videos page, which separates our Band-in-a-Box® tutorial videos by category: Overview, VST DAW Plugin, Setup, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and there's even an Archive category to go down memory lane... (You'll also find these videos on our YouTube Channel.)
It's always great to hear how other Band-in-a-Box® users create their songs, especially when they explain in detail what they're doing. Like Henry Clarke's YouTube Channel, Henry Clarke - Senior Musicians Unite! There you'll find his ALL Band-in-a-Box Tutorials playlist with over 50 videos! His top-three most watched videos include "How to Get Started with Band-in-a-Box," "How I use the Audio Chord Wizard in Band-in-a-Box," and "How to Create An Effective Solo Using Band-in-a-Box" - however he touches on many other topics and also demonstrates his own Band-in-a-Box® songs in the Band-in-a-Box Created Songs playlist!
You're guaranteed to find some helpful videos when you visit Henry Clarke's channel!
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 Italian for Windows is Here!
Ci siamo dati da fare e abbiamo aggiunto oltre 50 nuove funzionalità e una straordinaria raccolta di nuovi contenuti, tra cui 222 RealTracks, nuovi RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, "Songs with Vocals" Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 3, Playable RealDrums Set 2, due nuovi set di "RealDrums Stems", XPro Styles PAK 6, Xtra Styles PAK 17 e altro ancora!
Tutti Pacchetti | Nuove Caratteristiche
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 French for Windows is Here!
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 apporte plus de 50 fonctions nouvelles ainsi qu'une importante de contenus nouveaux à savoir : 222 RealTracks, des RealStyles nouveaux, des SuperTracks MIDI, des Etudes d'Instruments, des Prestations d'Artistes, des "Morceaux avec Choeurs", un Set 3 de Tracks Jouables, un Set 2 de RealDrums Jouables, deux nouveaux Sets de "RealDrums Stems", des Styles XPro PAK 6, des Xtra Styles PAK 17 et bien plus encore!
Tous Packages | Nouvelles Fonctionnalités
Video: Making a Song with Band-in-a-Box®, ChatGPT, and Synth V
Take your Band-in-a-Box® project to a whole new level when you incorporate ChatGPT and Synth V to add lyrics and vocals to your song!
We wanted to demonstrate how this is done with our video, where we show you how to go from nothing to a finished "radio ready" modern pop song by combining the features of Band-in-a-Box®, ChatGPT, and Synth V!
Listen to the finished song, so you get a listen to the finished product: https://demos.pgmusic.com/misc/behindthefame.m4a
If you like it, watch the video. Either way, let's hear your comments!
Henry Clarke: Revolutionize Your Band-in-Box® Tracks with Regenerating Function
User Video: Convert MIDI Chords into AI Vocal Harmonies with ACE Studio and Band-in-a-Box®
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums67
Topics82,020
Posts739,950
Members38,641
|
Most Online2,537 Jan 19th, 2020
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|