DJ Skitzophrenik wrote:Yeah I use the 5000 with the 3000...The 5000 is synced to Midi out C and when I set up the Midi channels on the 3000 I control the 5000's drums...So everything is made on the 3000 Sequencer which gives me a better groove...something is messed up with my Midi Time Code or something because I cant play in 1/16th note for some reason...I have to switch down to /8th notes...but yeah man The 3000 drives the 5000, I just use the 5000 as a sound module...
Thanks, cool setup, Skitzo! I guess it's not a Midi Time Code issue, since you only seemt to control the programs on the 5K via MIDI.. but I don't know why you can only play 8th notes.. I guess you mean from the 3K going out to the 5K?
But MIDI Time Code and/or MIDI Clock could be usefull in syncing both units up so they play their own sequences and you would make use of the 5K's sequencer which is also nice even if you prefer the groove of the 3K.
DJ Skitzophrenik wrote:Yo Oto...Whats all that outboard gear that you have? Like how do I boost my sound on my MPC's and my Motif? I want to get that studio sound, I see you have what Compressors and Mic Pre Amps? Or what exactly do I need to get that massive sound?
I have a ART Pro VLA II compressor which is in the master insert of the small mixer on the desk (I wouldn't really need a mixer to make use of it on the master). But havin it on the master insert of a mixer, I can send any channel through it (also from the other devices) and resample it. Every sound generating device I have ends up on the mix bus of that little unit (Soundcraft EPM-6). The other mixer on the right (Tascam M-216) is for the single outputs of my MPC 5K and my E-Mu EMAX plus for the return channels of my outboard effects (Lexicon LXP-1 and LXP-5, TC-M-One).. it's master out goes out to one stereo channel of the Soundcraft mixer. So the bigger of the 2 mixers is actually the sub mixer.
The Mic pre is an SPL Channel One I have like more than 10 years now. I can use it to fatten up, eq, compress, and distort some mono sound sources, but it's primarily for the mic recordings.
I use the mixers also to get some analog 'vibe' to tracks that I run out of Pro Tools (generally out of the computer).. both mixers actually proved to saturate really nicely when the input is pushed and the channel fader is lowered. I use that technique to resample drums and bring them really up front.
DJ Skitzophrenik wrote:I have a question for you also...Do I need a mixer if I want to incorporate Compressors, EQ's and PreAmps into my setup because compared to your setup, my setup is naked...although I have the Digi to make up for not having all that outboard gear, what is some of the gear that you have that I need to boost my sound to that studio quality loud sound?
To get a "massive" sound you actually really don't need all the outboard. You can get much of that vibe also by using plug-in compressors, EQs, saturators, limiters, etc.. like for example McDSP Analog Channel, CompressorBank, URS Saturation, etc..
The other important factor to a hitting, balanced, loud and massive sound is the final mastering.
I chose to have again access to outboard not for a loud and finished sound, but for a couple of other reasons:
1. To have more "colors in the palette" -> to be able to choose if I want to use plug-in A or hardware B.
2. To be able to finish up a track without starting the computer (kinda old school workflow, that forces you to be more creative and commit yourself to sounds)
3. For the hands on controls. it's just more fun having access to functions via pads, buttons, faders, knobs, instead of staring onto a computer monitor.
But again, you don't really need much outboard gear to get that "massive" sound. It's all possible in the computer with the knowledge and experience that is also needed in the outboard/analog world to get a mix right and a final master that is competitive.
