Need a Simple Audio Mixer

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Hi, I have a Nord Electro hooked up to inputs 3-4 on an Avid S3, only way I can access those inputs is by opening Pro Tools. I'm looking for some sort of mixer that can access the core audio driver so I can monitor those inputs without having to open PT and load up a session. Kinda like the mix software that controls most interfaces. It doesn't need to load plugins or anything just monitor the audio going into those inputs.

Is there such a thing? Free would be wonderful.

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If Avid delivers core audio drivers, any free host should do it. If not, lesson learned, don‘t buy from companies that force proprietary interface technology…
Free hosts: Ardour, Audacity…
But that is not easier than opening ProTools. I would actually recommend Mainstage. Not free though, but you get a bunch of great synths with it. If you could afford S3 and ProTools, it should be a no-brainer…

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Yes, the S3 is AVB which makes it class compliant so no issue driver-wise. I have no issues with my rig, wanted something more immediate than loading up pro tools and a session. I do own Mainstage and have created a concert that allows for me to practice my piano playing without much loading, thought there could be something even faster to load.

Thanks

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