Community: Message List - Question on the multitrack.

Re: Question on the multitrack.

support@line6.com — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 15:12:22 GMT

I was thinking you download the tracks in your DAW of choice and mix them down there with software VST plugins you like. Then mixdown in computer and export waves for the stereo player in the mixer. A good mix with good effects is almost like a CD, it should play with minimal tweaking everywhere. I know because I use backing tracks like that for over 3 years and until now no complains were heard.

Re: Question on the multitrack.

support@line6.com — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 22:05:00 GMT

I'm doing well now. But it is very uncomfortable. Can not edit the mix, the master can not put dynamic plugins (Pro TOOLS) otherwise live instruments are bad mix. So it is possible of course, but I do not like, I can not edit. Various concerts and different rooms.

I just bought a mixer. I hope it lived up to my expectations. I think I was right

Re: Question on the multitrack.

support@line6.com — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:30:51 GMT

I know it involves more work but. Why dont you mixdown your recordings the way you like with the missing bandmember and copy the stereo mixdown tracks in a different folder named "missing drummer" for example. And then play back the tracks when needed directly from the internal player. I would find that way more desirable instead of going in the recordings and doing that extra work with multitracks. I know you lose the channel mixing of e tracks missing, but if you make a proper mixdown, you would not need further tweaking of those individual tracks.

Re: Question on the multitrack.

support@line6.com — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:06:32 GMT

No - it does not. L6 LINK is a Line 6 proprietary protocol. It carries command & control information as well as audio. It will not be compatible with any other connection.

Re: Question on the multitrack.

support@line6.com — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 02:55:27 GMT

Thank you very much for your answers. Today, I'll buy it, because I think this is exactly what I need! L 6 link does not work like a normal digital output?

Re: Question on the multitrack.

support@line6.com — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:40:34 GMT

I just realized that the M20d does not like it when you change the files on an SD card while the setup is still loaded. Just re-load the setup after inserting the SD card.

Re: Question on the multitrack.

support@line6.com — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:28:35 GMT

ArneLine6 wrote:

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You could also put the card into a computer and delete the files for the tracks that you do not want to use.

Hmmm.... I tried that and the M20d did not recognize the remaining tracks/files. (see my edit in post #8 above). Did I do something wrong?

Re: Question on the multitrack.

support@line6.com — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:26:06 GMT

Excellent suggestion! Yes, I just tried that and it works! My earlier recording has 4 input channels/tracks. While this was playing back I added a 5th input/channel to the setup and it could be heard through the Main Outs (not the headphones for some reason). All DSP is vailable as usual on the new input.

So in your case it seems you can make a recording of only the instruments/voices for the band members that will NOT be present at the gig, and then during the gig you can play that recording back while adding the present band members to the mix.

There may be some confusion regarding the 'Setups' - and I mean the M20d technical term for setups. I think you will need to create a setup for the entire band - with all planned inputs defined. Then, make your recording of only the desired channels/tracks by muting the others. An ewmpty audio file will be created for the muted channesl, and this empty file will be played back. However, when your real instruments are played during the gig they will be heard over the empty backing track.

Re: Question on the multitrack.

support@line6.com — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:21:09 GMT

Yes, you could record only a few channels. To do that you would have only these channels as stage icons, record and the add the "live" channels. This way you could play back the recorded channels while playing live on the others.

You could also put the card into a computer and delete the files for the tracks that you do not want to use.

And yes, you can change settings (FX, Comp, etc.) on recorded or live tracks.

Re: Question on the multitrack.

support@line6.com — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:17:07 GMT

Since firmware 1.10 the multitrack recorder does play files that come from other sources. As long as they are 24bit/ 48kHz mono files the multitrack recorder should play these files.