best way to connect multiple synths

Shilla · 5th July 2009

whats up slutz.
i'm looking for a way to connect multiple keyboards (5) and a drum machine to either a Digi003, or something better..

Here's what I'm working with:
I have the Digi003 rack with only 4 Pre's/8 line ins. I'm currently over the mark as far as inputs when including my recording set up.

I need 10 inputs for the synths, 2 for the drum machine. So I need 12 inputs. I could use the other 7 (i'm using one input for my Daking PreOne), but I'd still be 5 short.

My question is, should I buy a multitrack recorder (Fostex LR16?) or use the Digi003 + the M-Audio Octane or something. I dont want to have to keep unplugging keyboards.. plus my Digi003 is in the rack mount on my desk and i'd have to move the desk to unplug!!!

I've been searching online for solutions to this for the last couple of days. I know ADAT is an option, but the other dilemma would be which interface is the way to go (which is totally objective).

any help is greatly appreciated.

iconst · 5th July 2009

You can use a dedicated ADAT converter, like behringer ada8000 or an audio interface with ADAT output, like MOTU 828. Which one exactly depends on your budget: IMO on the lower end ADA8000, M-audio profire 2626 and older RME Multiface are worth to take a look at.

MikeFFG · 5th July 2009

I would agree and though I could be wrong, it might even be possible to go with the cheapest solution possible based on the necessary inputs. I mean, do the converters/A/D really matter if you're ONLY using it for synths? I'm sure in theory there is some kind of loss of quality even from a synth, but i mean, if you can tell the difference from a synth, you are a better man than me!

Shilla · 5th July 2009

the A/D doesn't really matter, however I dont want to take a huge loss in quality..

ohmicide · 6th July 2009

what about a mixer? you wont be able to record all of them at the same time but it would definitely clear the hassle

Shilla · 6th July 2009

i guess i'm stuck between what kind of mixer to get..
the zed r16 has everything... but is MAD expensive
i could get a mackie or something, but would just have to solo/mute tracks when tracking out, when i'd rather record/track out all tracks at the same time..

5th July 2009	#1
Shilla Gear nut Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Saint Augustine, Florida Posts: 144 Thread Starter	best way to connect multiple synths whats up slutz. i'm looking for a way to connect multiple keyboards (5) and a drum machine to either a Digi003, or something better.. Here's what I'm working with: I have the Digi003 rack with only 4 Pre's/8 line ins. I'm currently over the mark as far as inputs when including my recording set up. I need 10 inputs for the synths, 2 for the drum machine. So I need 12 inputs. I could use the other 7 (i'm using one input for my Daking PreOne), but I'd still be 5 short. My question is, should I buy a multitrack recorder (Fostex LR16?) or use the Digi003 + the M-Audio Octane or something. I dont want to have to keep unplugging keyboards.. plus my Digi003 is in the rack mount on my desk and i'd have to move the desk to unplug!!! I've been searching online for solutions to this for the last couple of days. I know ADAT is an option, but the other dilemma would be which interface is the way to go (which is totally objective). any help is greatly appreciated. __________________ Shilla - Akla Productions Studio 37:4 St.Augustine, Florida 32084 http://www.myspace.com/aklaproductions

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ohmicide Lives for gear Join Date: May 2009 Location: HELL Posts: 4,825	what about a mixer? you wont be able to record all of them at the same time but it would definitely clear the hassle __________________ http://soundcloud.com/invadermusic/omg-wtf-hax-ep-preview http://itsinvader.com

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5th July 2009	#2
iconst Gear interested Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Moscow Posts: 16	You can use a dedicated ADAT converter, like behringer ada8000 or an audio interface with ADAT output, like MOTU 828. Which one exactly depends on your budget: IMO on the lower end ADA8000, M-audio profire 2626 and older RME Multiface are worth to take a look at.

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MikeFFG Lives for gear Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 895 1 Review written	I would agree and though I could be wrong, it might even be possible to go with the cheapest solution possible based on the necessary inputs. I mean, do the converters/A/D really matter if you're ONLY using it for synths? I'm sure in theory there is some kind of loss of quality even from a synth, but i mean, if you can tell the difference from a synth, you are a better man than me!