Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 question

[Graham]

Hi all, I'm trying to record using both channels of my Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 into Reaper, where channel 1 is through my EBS pre-amp and channel 2 is a complete dry DI from the link output of the pedal.

 

The trouble I'm having is when I use both channels and set the tracks in Reaper to the respective inputs on the interface they pan left and right, whereas I want them both mono.

 

Reason being I want to record with the EBS to get the sort of tone I like, but also want to give the songwriter options for re-amping when mixing, should he want something different.

 

I've tried mucking about with the panning in Reaper, but a) that didn't seem to work for channel 2 and b) it feels like this must be a common issue with a simple solution I've not found yet.

 

Thanks all

 

[BigRedX]

I don't know about Reaper, but in Logic you sort this out by making each track mono and then assigning the appropriate audio interface input to each channel. 

[Graham]

10 minutes ago, BigRedX said:

I don't know about Reaper, but in Logic you sort this out by making each track mono and then assigning the appropriate audio interface input to each channel. 

Ah! I've found an input setting called "force mono" that seems to have done it, thanks

[Dood]

Go to the track channel and use the drop down menu shown. You can select a mono input there and what input number is being sent to that track. In my example I have selected Input 1 to record on to Track 1. 

 

 

Edited December 29, 2021 by Dood