Reggaebass Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 Hi, im new to recording so be gentle with me š, Iām after some advice and tips on the setup above, I was previously using the irig2, so I know my way around GarageBand a little bit. Ā Ā Iāve just unboxed the solo, obviously connect both with usb C lead and bass into the jack input on the front, Ā I just want to double check , if I want to hear what Iām recording , not through headphones , do I connect a lead from my amp input into one of the line outputs on the back of the solo, (thereās more questions to come š) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 That seems reasonable šĀ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted March 10, 2021 Author Share Posted March 10, 2021 Okay, another question, Ā how do I control the backing track recording volume and the bass recording volume, thanksĀ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 Iām not familiar with GarageBand, but I assumeĀ the backing track usĀ already in thereĀ and you can adjust the levels on the track . you can also adjust the preamp on the solo and the input level on the bass trackĀ justĀ a case of blending them to suit I guessĀ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted March 10, 2021 Author Share Posted March 10, 2021 3 minutes ago, lurksalot said: you can also adjust the preamp on the solo Thanks lurks, Is the bass recording level on the solo controlled by the gain knobĀ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 (edited) Yup , keep it green š Ā Edited March 10, 2021 by lurksalot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 Where the hell did the unicorn come from š¤¦āāļø 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted March 10, 2021 Author Share Posted March 10, 2021 Just now, lurksalot said: Where the hell did the unicorn come from š¤¦āāļø It wasnāt me š 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 I believe @SibobĀ is the font of knowledge when it comes to Focusrite gear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted March 11, 2021 Author Share Posted March 11, 2021 10 hours ago, ezbass said: I believe @SibobĀ is the font of knowledge when it comes to Focusrite gear. Thanks ez š Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 (edited) On 10/03/2021 at 18:15, Reggaebass said: Hi, im new to recording so be gentle with me š, Iām after some advice and tips on the setup above, I was previously using the irig2, so I know my way around GarageBand a little bit. Ā Ā Iāve just unboxed the solo, obviously connect both with usb C lead and bass into the jack input on the front, Ā I just want to double check , if I want to hear what Iām recording , not through headphones , do I connect a lead from my amp input into one of the line outputs on the back of the solo, (thereās more questions to come š) What amp are you referring to? The outputs on the rear of the Solo are mono line-level outputs, so youāll want to use both of them for a stereo signal.Ā Si // Focusrite Edited March 13, 2021 by Sibob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Sibob said: What amp are you referring to? The outputs on the rear of the Solo are mono line-level outputs, so youāll want to use both of them for a stereo signal.Ā Si Hi Si, itās the ashdown RM500Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Reggaebass said: Hi Si, itās the ashdown RM500Ā Audio interfaces arenāt reallyĀ meant to output to instrument amps, on account ofĀ the outputs beingĀ line-level, which means youāll be driving your amp quite hard, and at the wrong impedance....it wonāt sound great. If you want to monitor yourself via the Scarlett while recording, I would suggest headphones from the interface, or invest in some proper studio monitors (ADAM Audio, KRK, Yamaha etc). Edit: If you REALLY want to your Ashdown to monitor, I would suggest buying a Re-amp box to put between the Scarletts outputs and your amp. Just remember youāll also be putting through the track youāreĀ recording toĀ as well, so less than ideal....I refer back to my recommendation of using headphone or proper monitors. Si // Focusrite Edited March 13, 2021 by Sibob 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Another 'cheapo' way of hearing the bass whilst recording is the old 'Y'-cable; a male jack lead with two female jack sockets. One of these for connecting to the interface, the other to the amp. Not expensive, and not ideal, maybe, but works well enough for hearing the bass. Just a thought.Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 13 minutes ago, Sibob said: Audio interfaces arenāt reallyĀ meant to output to instrument amps, on account ofĀ the outputs beingĀ line-level, which means youāll be driving your amp quite hard, and at the wrong impedance....it wonāt sound great. If you want to monitor yourself via the Scarlett while recording, I would suggest headphones from the interface, or invest in some proper studio monitors (ADAM Audio, KRK, Yamaha etc). Edit: If you REALLY want to your Ashdown to monitor, I would suggest buying a Re-amp box to put between the Scarletts outputs and your amp. Just remember youāll also be putting through the track youāreĀ recording toĀ as well, so less than ideal....I refer back to my recommendation of using headphone or proper monitors. Si // Focusrite Thanks very much si, I wondered why it didnāt sound great, so the only way really I can play back my recordings in GarageBand on the iPad is through headphones or powered monitorsĀ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 (edited) 1 minute ago, Reggaebass said: Thanks very much si, I wondered why it didnāt sound great, so the only way really I can play back my recordings in GarageBand on the iPad is through headphones or powered monitorsĀ Itās not the ONLY way (as above), butĀ itās the way that will allow you the best quality IMO Si // Focusrite Edited March 13, 2021 by Sibob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 42 minutes ago, Sibob said: Itās not the ONLY way (as above), butĀ itās the way that will allow you the best quality IMO Si // Focusrite I didnāt really want to go down the powered monitors route yet Si as itās just a for a bit of home recording , Ā Ā At the moment Iāve got a single lead from the solo to the fx return, at low volume, will I damage the amp or solo by doing this or would a re amp be better, thanks š Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Reggaebass said: I didnāt really want to go down the powered monitors route yet Si as itās just a for a bit of home recording , Ā Ā At the moment Iāve got a single lead from the solo to the fx return, at low volume, will I damage the amp or solo by doing this or would a re amp be better, thanks š No you wonāt damage anything, it just wonāt be the best tonally is all. Personally I dislike recording with an amp in the room,Ā much prefer headphones to track with, then mix on monitors (if available). Si // FocusriteĀ Edited March 13, 2021 by Sibob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubrad Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Just my tupporth.. I have the Solo 3rd Generation, albeitĀ going into Windows 10 and Reaper DAW. Excellent interface. Headphones all the way, and reasonable (I got some AKG second hand for about 25 quid) ones make the whole experience better both for tone and comfort. Using the headphones out of the Solo, press the button for Direct Monitor and mute your instrument track in the DAW. This makes it so much more possible to play in time with the track! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted March 14, 2021 Author Share Posted March 14, 2021 8 hours ago, hubrad said: Headphones all the way Thanks for that hubrad, Iāve already got some really decent headphones, so Iāll give that a go today š 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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