Hello all,
While I hate to add to the myriad of related posts, my questions still remain after looking at many of the same regarding how to record.
My goal: record Alesis DM10 sounds straight from the module. I have Logic Pro X, Garageband, and Audacity. Ideally I would use Logic Pro X.
What I have available to me:
- Y-cable (two quarter inch male to 3/8 inch male)
- Aux cable
- USB cable
- Regular male-male quarter inch cables
- Audient iD14 audio interface
- Early 2014 MacBook Air with NO 3/8 inch input, just headphone jack
Question: Is it possible???
I've tried many variations of connections and can only seem to use my kit as a trigger for software instruments in Logic and Garageband.
Thanks for the help and stay safe out there (social distancing excludes quality time with instruments ).
Basic Setup...
Make sure the iD14 is properly setup as your interface/sound device etc in whatever software you are using .
According to the Audient site the iD14 is even MacOS Catalina compatabile..
Connect MAIN OR AUX outputs from the DM10 module (1/4"..6.35mm) to the iD14 combo inputs..
Set the modules main/aux outputs to the configuration you want.
UTILITY>Output: Determines the module's output routing.
When set to "MAIN&AUX," the Drums and Accompaniment tracks will be sent through the MAIN OUT with effects applied and through the AUX OUT without effects applied ("dry").
When set to "MAIN>AUX," the signal sent through the AUX OUT will be identical to the one sent through the MAIN OUT.
The DM10 needs to have Local Control ON to play internal/module sounds..Local Control OFF is for sending MIDI and triggering software.
No need to connect the USB from the DM10 as No Audio passes through only MIDI/SysEx.
If Local Control is ON and USB is connected/receiving MIDI you'll get a double hit/trigger.