Hi, I'm Jonathan. I've been reading through the many posts regarding patchbay's, however I've not found the answer's I think I need.
I'm wanting to integrate a Ferrofish Pulse 16 AD/DA converter to a new patchbay in my rack pictured above. The interface I'm using is the USB Digiface.
I'm not a professional musician, I'm a hobbiest with a hybrid setup. I want the best configuration for my needs and would highly encourage any ideas from others more knowledgeable in this area than me.
I play live, jam, and have been recording to the DAW through Direct Outs of Mix wizard 16:2 mixer to the inputs on the Ferrofish.
I've got the line outs of the mixer going to a patchbay for my synths/drum machines.
I have a rack of EFX and Series 500 rack connected to another patchbay.
How would I best intergate the Ferrofish Pulse 16 with a patchbay. I'd like to have easy access to my Series 500 Pre's, EQ, Compressors.
Drawings have been made. I don't have them finished because I don't know what I'm doing at this point. The migration of the Direct Outs from the Ferrofish to a patchbay.
I look forward to reading the helpful responses. Please let me know if I'm missing any need info.
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Hi Boswell, cheers for taking the time to comment.
I want to integrate my Mixwizard 16:2 mixer with the Pulse 16 and DAW. I'd like to be able to turn on the mixer and jam with all my gear. Also, would like to multitrack these jams into the DAW going through Pulse 16 and Total Mix software to Ableton when I want. Sometimes I'd jam and record the session using OBS streaming platform.
Three patchbays:
1st patchbay, direct outs of mixer to top row of patchbay and inputs from Pulse 16 to bottom row of patchbay
2nd patchbay, outputs of synths to top row of patchbay, line ins of mixer to bottom row of patchbay
3rd patchbay, Strymon effects pedals and a 500 Series Rack of outboard modules. Outs connected to top row and ins to the bottom row.
Problem when recording live jam in OBS, one synth seems to make it through. I can see the level, even though I'm playing six synths. I'm looking for a workflow that gives versatility with limited patching.
Sometimes my mixer faders don't have any effect on the control of sound coming from it. I still hear it loud and clear even though the faders are down. I don't think I've connected everything correctly.
Are you able to provide some changes I could make to the patchbay configuration I've created.
I'm using the Samson S-Patch Plus
It's not clear from your…
It's not clear from your post, but are you wanting anything more than access to the analogue I/O of the Pulse16 from the front of the rack?
It looks from your photo as if you have two patchbays that are already wired in. What make and model are they?