Bi-timbral polysynth to input C and D, one layer to each input…
The signal then goes from the headphones out on the OT and into a compact amplifier.
I have decided that I want to add a drum machine to my setup. And naturally I would love to be able to hear the sounds that it makes…
But there are no more inputs!
Obviously I could temporarily run the polysynth on one input instead of two, but it would be quite a sacrifice.
I also should mention that I like to sing and intend to get a microphone at some point, so there’s another input I need.
I would love it if there was a way to solve this that also allowed me to, by the flick of a switch, or a few button presses, send my voice and drum machine into the OT for effects and/or resampling.
Any solution that requires a computer plugged in doesn’t work for me. I just want to turn the power on and start playing.
Unless your mystery (unnamed) gear has audio inputs, you have exhausted the OT’s capabilities as a mixer. You will need to invest in a mixer: the best one that you can afford, that gives capability for any future expansion, and fits into whatever space you have.
The mixer will need at least:
[ul]
[li]one input for the microphone[/li]
[li]one or two inputs for the rompler[/li]
[li]two inputs for the polysynth[/li]
[li]two inputs for the drum machine[/li]
[li]two or four inputs for the Octatrack[/li]
[li]two aux sends or a stereo bus output to send signals to the Octatrack for sampling [/li]
[/ul]
You would be wise to allow at least a couple more input channels and another aux send for future expansion.
The main output of the mixer would go to your amplifier.
Something like a Mackie 1202 might well suit your needs, but there are many other similar models.
Think about how this might work and then check back with us if necessary.
