So true Jon, not a budget thing. I re-wire my rig when I want to do full left-right. While the effects I use are stereo type, I find some cross talk happening. When I am playing with the 5.1 or greater recording, I use separate effects for each channel. This is where my A5k sampler helps out a lot. I can run 8 separate (actual 10) and effect them as required. Needless to say, this goes well beyond anything normal. Not something I do daily either.
I still think one has to determine what they are going to record or do then consider the hardware/software. A little time spent researching and asking many different groups might prove wise in the money spent department. Especially if you can find someone who is doing something similar. Clone their rig.
Notable is the new Alesis ION. It has two separate stereo outs. I have not made it that far yet to actually use the additional aux outs yet.
Dale
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http://www.soundclick.com/bands/7/inquisitorbetrayermusic.htm ----- Original Message -----
From: Jon
To: AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2004 8:56 PM
Subject: Re: [AN1x] re: stereo effects on synths
--- In AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, Mr Scott Stanley <nbstas@y...>
wrote:
> So.....Would I be better off NOT spending the extra
> money on a mixer/effects board with 4 specific stereo
> inputs. I was looking at a Behringer (forget specific
> model) that was 16ch (4 dedicated mono inputs). Would
> appreciate input on this as the wife is already
> getting a bit antsy on the amount of cash I've input
> on my new hobby.
>
> Peace!
> Scott
Scott,
Two things to keep in mind:
1. those four seperate stereo pairs can always be used as mono inputs
simply by using only one of the two inputs per pair.
2. those four seperate stereo pairs will typically have their signal
summed when sent to a FX send. Not many budget mixers offer 'true'
stereo sends - you'd need to use both sends in parallel AND your FX
processor would need to effect each channel individually. Again, not
typical for a budget FX processor. The EQ and Pan settings are
applied equally to both the left and right sides of a pair - this
isn't going to be a problem so long as you avoid the 'everything in
stereo mish mash' that Mike alludes to in his post.
Jon
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