Hi guys, I'm Yotam and I'm new here Should I be using my Jupiter 6 synthesizer with an XLR balanced cable or a normal TRS "guitar" cable? what are the pros/cons/differences?
Right now I'm using the XLR with the output level set to high (not sure what it does except for upping the relative volume of the synth).
I tried using a TRS but for some reason I get much weaker volume compared to the strong balanced signal.
Also, When my Jupiter 6 and DX7II go thru my Scarlett 2i4 audio interface into my monitors would they benifit from a DI? if so why and which one?
another question:
My Scarlett has 2 instrument inputs so my DX7II which normally has a stereo output goes into mono2 and the Jupiter into mono2, and then my direct monitor goes to "mono" to hear each synth with both speakers. Would it be better to split Direct Monitoring into each speaker so each synth is sounding from 1 speaker? (i.e Jupiter 6 100% left and DX7II mono 100% right)... IDK how to pan with the interface.
Last question ; what happens if I connect both mono outputs of a stereo device to a different input each? (i.e in my case, having my JP6 and Yamaha DX7 into each one of the ZOOM MS-70CDR effect pedal which is in stereo and then L out and R out to each speaker)? lol I am trying to figure out my setup, and right now I'm kinda stuck also having a TR-8 and not able to hear it for nothing having enough inputs on my interface.
Should I get a mixer? and how to implement it in my setup? I'm stumped and don't want to spend money on trial and error buying and selling stuff would really appreciate help from people more experienced than I am!! thanks
Jupiter 6 Qs and setup related advice
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Re: Jupiter 6 Qs and setup related advice
JP-6 manual: http://dl.lojinx.com/analoghell/RolandJ ... Manual.pdf
Don't use a TRS cable if using the unbalanced out - use a standard TS cable. Also try different settings for levels. If I recall correctly, I set mine at high and ran into the mixer (line input). It was a set-it-and-forget-it situation, so I might be wrong, but I think that's right. It was a pretty straightforward setup. I know I never used the balanced output, but it was always a short run (mixer was on keyboard stand, with output to my monitor and another to FOH. I added my own effects (delay and reverb) thru the mixer.
Sheesh! That's over 30 years ago!
Don't use a TRS cable if using the unbalanced out - use a standard TS cable. Also try different settings for levels. If I recall correctly, I set mine at high and ran into the mixer (line input). It was a set-it-and-forget-it situation, so I might be wrong, but I think that's right. It was a pretty straightforward setup. I know I never used the balanced output, but it was always a short run (mixer was on keyboard stand, with output to my monitor and another to FOH. I added my own effects (delay and reverb) thru the mixer.
Sheesh! That's over 30 years ago!
Muhahahahahahahahaha!
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Re: Jupiter 6 Qs and setup related advice
You don't need a DI box. XLR will do, set Scarlett to "Line" not "instrument" then adjust input gain to where it doesn't clip.
Don't use mono, and then activate the stereo features of performance mode on the DX, that's a waste of polyphony. I think it would be better to change your interface for one that has at least 4 inputs, that way you can use the stereo feature on the DX7II. Page 36 of the Yamaha DX7II manual explains the four stereo modes.
With the Zoom, hook up the DX to two channels and then pan those hard left and right.
Don't get a mixer. Get a Scarlett with more inputs, and use the Scarlett mixer control panel. It's very good.
Just to note, a DI box allows you to plug a wide range of output impedances into the balanced input of a mic pre. But the Scarlett can accommodate all of the same signals, as long as you set it up right. Check the manual it explains it all pretty well. Basically you set up the gain control in conjunction with setting the input to "instrument" or "line" in the Scarlett control app. "Instrument" is for guitars etc. that need to see high impedance input, not for synths. Synths need to see a low(er) impedance input so use "line".
Don't use mono, and then activate the stereo features of performance mode on the DX, that's a waste of polyphony. I think it would be better to change your interface for one that has at least 4 inputs, that way you can use the stereo feature on the DX7II. Page 36 of the Yamaha DX7II manual explains the four stereo modes.
With the Zoom, hook up the DX to two channels and then pan those hard left and right.
Don't get a mixer. Get a Scarlett with more inputs, and use the Scarlett mixer control panel. It's very good.
Just to note, a DI box allows you to plug a wide range of output impedances into the balanced input of a mic pre. But the Scarlett can accommodate all of the same signals, as long as you set it up right. Check the manual it explains it all pretty well. Basically you set up the gain control in conjunction with setting the input to "instrument" or "line" in the Scarlett control app. "Instrument" is for guitars etc. that need to see high impedance input, not for synths. Synths need to see a low(er) impedance input so use "line".