KVR Audio

Rahodees · Post by **Rahodees** » Tue Aug 09, 2022 3:42 am

Don't know exactly how this all works. Here's a USB audio interface:

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail ... -interface

With this can i plug four instruments in and have them all show as separate tracks in Reaper, thus using reaper as a mixer and effects panel?

BertKoor · Post by **BertKoor** » Tue Aug 09, 2022 7:20 am

I think you got that right. Only be aware each channel is mono. Stereo instruments take up 2 channels each.

AdvancedFollower · Post by **AdvancedFollower** » Tue Aug 09, 2022 11:11 am

That's the idea behind audio interfaces, yes

Depending on how many synths and instruments you have, it might be a good idea to go straight to the UMC1820 in case you need more inputs in the future. This provides 8 inputs and can also be upgraded later with another 8 inputs using ADAT.

Rahodees · Post by **Rahodees** » Wed Aug 10, 2022 4:52 pm

So if I have an instrument that outputs stereo, I am guessing I can use a cable that splits stereo to two monos?

BertKoor · Post by **BertKoor** » Wed Aug 10, 2022 5:33 pm

Most (actually all I've seen) instruments with stereo line output (not counting the headphone plugs) have two 1/4" jacks, labelled L & R. So for these you need two 1/4" (6.3mm) TS cables (patch or guitar, its the same)

Rahodees · Post by **Rahodees** » Thu Aug 11, 2022 4:06 pm

Understood, but if like my volca drum it only has that headphone output jack, I'm guessing I can split that into two monos?

T-CM11 · Post by **T-CM11** » Thu Aug 11, 2022 4:10 pm

Rahodees wrote: Thu Aug 11, 2022 4:06 pm Understood, but if like my volca drum it only has that headphone output jack, I'm guessing I can split that into two monos?

Indeed!

You could also record each track mono and pan them in your DAW.

How's this works? 4-in USB audio interface, will it let me send each instrument to a different track in my daw?