Using multi-channel DAW and its Effects with an Analogue Mixer

(Also an addendum video on the actual connections:)

Using Analog Mixers with DAW    • Using Analog Mixers with DAW  


Lets face it - it’s so convenient to have everything on the computer - recording, mixing, mastering, effects, etc., but what about if you really like mixing on faders on an older analogue desk? What about using aux sends for effects?

Well you can do all of this if you have a multi-channel audio interface. The one I’m using here is the Focusrite Saffire Liquid 56, which has 8 inputs and 10 outputs.

I’ve wired it up in the following way for mixing:

Audio Interface Inputs -

Inputs 2,4,5,6 are connected to the auxiliary outputs 1,2,3,4 of the mixing desk for using Logic’s effects. These effects are set up on Logic as:

Mixer Aux 1 - Interface Input 2 - Logic Reverb
Mixer Aux 2 - Interface Input 4 - Logic Delay
Mixer Aux 3 - Interface Input 6 - Logic Phaser
Mixer Aux 4 - Interface Input 5 - Logic Auto-Filter

7 and 8 are connected to logic for final mix down from busses 7 and 8 of the mixing desk.


Audio Interface Outputs -

These handle the signals coming from Logic into the mixing desk channels:
1 Kick
2 Snare
3 OH L
4 OH R
5 Bass
6 Rhythm Guitar
7 Line Guitar
8 SOLO GUITAR

9
These are the stereo buss that the effects come back to the desk on.
10

Of course if you want more tracks, then you’d need a bigger audio interface, but most multi-channel interfaces allow an additional 8 outputs on an ADAT connector, to which something like the Behringer ADA 8000 could be connected.

Have fun and create!

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