From Frank Bonarrigo Sent Sun, Jan 27th 2019, 18:37
From Frank Bonarrigo Sent Sun, Jan 27th 2019, 18:37
So, What are direct outs for? Seems like a thing that started with DAWs. I don=E2=80=99t use a daw.=20 I=E2=80=99m not quite understanding your post. The best thing I can think of about a mixer. (Yes, it makes things = easier) is that they give you a sound. A sound unique to that mixer. If it=E2=80=99s a good one.=20 >=20 > Frank > Unfortunately many are ambivalent regarding the value of a console = mixer. > Even a low end Alesis can be considered greater than the sum of its = parts. (Please don=E2=80=99t ban me for that statement ) > The effect of a dedicated pre-amp gain decent EQ=E2=80=99ing and the = activity of mixing is difficult to negate. > Mixing several drum tracks while creating the structure of a song can = be helpful when creating new ideas. > This was especially true when tracks counts were low and mix downs = were required. > For example a four bus mixer with dedicated outs allows overdubs to be = chained to create songs. > This was also true if sequencing with midi where the track counts are = only restricted to polyphony & Timbrality. > The utilization of outboard reverb &delay with pre-coded material is = also on option if the mixer has tape returns. > While some of this possible in DAW the workflow of a restricted track = count with a mix down is often difficult to recreate. > Regards > Patrick