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I have heard that some synths should be recorded in stereo. I feel that there may be a phase issue when I have recorded my bass patch from the Voyager into a stereo channel in Digital Performer. It sounds good when panned all the way to the left but sounds terrible when panned all the way to the right. Is this a proper check for phasing issues? Should I just record into a mono channel or two mono channels? My Voyager comes into my Motu 828 in channels one and two. Should I just open a mono track for each channel when I record? I would really appreciate your help.
Thank you.
Curtis

If the sound changes if both channels are panned left and then both right, there is most likely something wrong with your mixer settings.

Thanks. I appreciate your information.
Peace.. Curtisb

I record and perform with just the left channel of Voyager. I feel when I use the Spacing parameter I can hear more of a sonic modulation. I have the left channel going into a MuRF to give me two channels out into the mixer.

Thanks Mark. I will try that and see how it goes. I appreciate your reply. Respect your music.
Peace..
Curtisb

Mark,
That seems to sound better. Thanks for the tip.
Peace...
Curtis

Glad it's working out for you. Right now I have the left channel going into my 104Z and from there the signal goes to the MuRF. The "Stereo" outs of the MuRF then go to a left and right channel on my mixer. I'll try and get my pedals' gain matched with a drone output from the Voyager.

Hello,

I think you should just have some fun and play around a bit with all the
combinations, you may find your sound hiden in there.

1. Stereo line in
2. moog line out into amp & speakers - stereo mic's / 3 mic combination (stereo & mono mics) get some air and room into the mix.
3. combine both of the above
4. Mono line in
5. mono line out to amp/speakers - stereo mics/ mono mic/ 3 mic setup
6. again any combination of the choices above and more.

Life is short - have fun !!

Makoto

MarkM wrote:Glad it's working out for you. Right now I have the left channel going into my 104Z and from there the signal goes to the MuRF. The "Stereo" outs of the MuRF then go to a left and right channel on my mixer. I'll try and get my pedals' gain matched with a drone output from the Voyager.

A diagram of Mark's Voyager/MoogerFooger routing (and suggestions for use) appears in the Voyager article "Hot Tips and Cool Tricks" on SquareWave.


Greg

There are no rules but *generally* you want to record bass mono. There are way too many reasons why so I'm not going to go into technical...but mis-recorded/mixed bass/kickdrum can muddy up your mix fast. Mono is the safe move unless you really know what you're doing and feel you need to mess with the stereo bass monster.