How To Multi Track Record Using Mackie ProFX10v3 USB Audio Mixing Console

In this video we show you how to multi-track recording using the Mackie ProFX10v3 USB Audio Mixing Console
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[@ambientzoneofficial]

Its not a multitrack enabled mixer ; you can record 2 channels, in your video mono 1 and 2 ( mic 1 and 2) The other option is to record stereo 1+2 which will be the master output of the mixer. You can’t record all of the individual mixer channels into your DAW separately, which is called multitrack recording. Reconsider the title of your video.

[@fredm661]

What are some multi track recording mixers???

[@Vertshark]

@@fredm661 The Allen and Heath ZEDi-10FX is a 4 x 4 USB mixer

[@prosperity-gospel]

@@fredm661 Mackie has an actual multitrack recorder line, it's the Onyx series. Agree that this title is misleading

[@ManCrew]

That was my understanding but I came here to verify. I want to record all 16 channels not just a 2 or 4 track compilation of 16 channels.

[@bombjelly5795]

this is exactly what MTK recording is. It doesn't have to be all your channels on the mixer to be called MTK recording. multi track recording is what we are witnessing in this video

[@davidmccallum4794]

This was great! Thanks so much. I got the equipment but needed a simple video like this to get started. Really appreciate your video. Thanks.

[@evedotcom]

You are such a clear, effective communicator. So helpful, thank you!

[@jasonstallworth]

Thank you for this. So it looks like you can’t assign individual channels from the board to a dedicated track in your DAW (without panning). I’m wanting to record some of our live acoustic gigs and we’re using 3 channels

[@bobpeticolas121]

Thanks so much Jordon. You've been a huge help in my search for a mixer. Most "reviews" seem to be just advertisements for the mixer. You compare mixers and get into details. I do wish there were a reasonably price mixer that had individual phantom power switches for each mic. A really common setup to record stereo acoustic guitar is one condenser mic and one ribbon. Seems like you just have to have an audio interface for that!

[@RumbleFish69]

This is a great video! Simple and to the point. I just picked one of these up for my home studio and I was a bit apprehensive going in. I'm still kind of an old school analog dude, so new tech, or the latest, always makes me think twice. My heaviest recording days were back in the mid '80s to the late '90s so things have sure changed. I'm now retired but I wanted to do some home projects and start recording again. Your video was a super help. I'm sure I will be ok! Thanks a bunch!

[@Jeeta4K]

great video definitely helped me I had mine for a minute but learned something new

[@kettnercreative]

Glad it helped

[@villanosamoficial]

Can you use it with the mpc to separate tracks and mix them individually? specifically with MPC ONE

[@cankutbayhan]

This is what, i mean principally, all recording musicians need man! I think the new content prime on tube is the comparison of the preamps of this kinda devices and the SC boxes. I'll vouch for a ready set mixer with solid AD/DA and the input craftsmanship, hooray.

[@awesomebandhub]

Right, this the function called 2x4 USB-Audio-Interface. You can only record 2 tracks although the console has 2 more pre amps, with which you will not be able to record anything simultaneously along with the 2 previous pre amps. The title of the video is correct since "multitrack recording" refers to the recording of more than one track, which is precisely what this guy does. For this reason, the video lends itself to confusion. I have the Mackie Onyx16 and I can record at least 16 trax simultaneously in Logic Pro X 8.

[@pascalhibon7928]

This looks like a great mixer. The only downside is the 2 x 4 interface. I wish it was the other way around: 4 x 2 interface. This would enable us to record 4 tracks instead of 2.

[@kettnercreative]

For sure. I agree.

[@maheshplink]

Great video. I have a profs 6 , and am looking to record a live concert……that involved 4 musicians miked up, and record it as multi track with 4 inputs, 2 or vocals and 2 instrument inputs . Can i record in 4 different tracks using garage band ?

[@michaelneedsgrace]

Thanks. My main use for this mixer woud be songwriting and I typically use 4 inputs at a time. Keys, sound module,drum machine, and vocal. Then I may add a bass track after that. I've recorded to audio tape recording to save my ideas for literally decades. Having zillions of song ideas on audio tapes is a pain and I want digital format so I can easily name and find the song idea. Can I record more than one channel at a time like 4 onto a single a track or 2 tracks and capture all the sound. In other words, let's say I'm doing a gig and I've got 8 channels I'm running into the board. Can I record all eight onto 1 or 2 tracks and play back everything on those 2 tracks. I don't care about 1 track per channel. I just want to capture and save my ideas without having to overdub. I'll worry about daw recording later. So, I get it. You can only record two tracks at a time but can I load all the channels I'm using, like said, usually 4 at a time onto one or two tracks? I just want to save my ideas on reaper in this case. I hope that makes sense.

[@kettnercreative]

100%. By default, when you connect the Mackie ProFX10v3 into your computer it will want to record the stereo output (final mix). If you're wanting to save your ideas/concepts/sessions you can do that with this mixer and it will record the stereo output.

[@jcortizenterprises]

Yes. I do that. I have a 4 mic podcast and it gets recorded onto one track. I just mix them on the faders and it send the whole mix via usb to Garage Band. ( I hope I’m doing this correctly )

[@DarrylReesDJ]

Great video, very helpful. If I want to record a third microphone, which direction would I pan this please? Or does it not matter

[@danielb.4461]

Thank you for making this video. You answered my question.

[@HeronWSPGrant]

Omg...great... I've been wondering how to achieve.. I have a Mackie ProFx12v3 and I'm using Waveform 11 OEM.. I'm gonna try that out as soon as I get home... thanx a lot man..🇯🇲

[@mikejoseph23]

Great video! I'm fairly clear as to how to use USB 1/2, but I'm confused as to what the purpose of USB 3/4 is and how I can leverage that. I've been searching all over and hear some abstract descriptions as to what USB 3/4 is in that it is supposed to receive audio input from the computer, but using the button doesn't seem to have any effect for me. I'd love to see a demo as to how this feature works with some live example(s). Thanks!

[@rmdoHiFi]

Same here. I figured the button on the channel itself (21/22 on mine) switches between the USB signal and the 1/8". But I haven't figured out how to adjust gain on the USB signal out of the ProFX into my DAW. The level into the DAW doesn't change, even with the master fader in the ProFX all the way down.

[@Isaiah.weatherspoon]

Quick question! Why did you get only two input options in GarageBand when you have 2 more channels to use with Xlr inputs as well? I hope this question makes sense. Thank you!

[@gbferrell]

Hi. Great review- thank you for explaining so much. I recently purchased a ProFX12v3 but find something baffling; with the To Phones/Control Rm button depressed, a guitar plugged into Channel One with the HiZ button depressed, and the GigFx engine turned on, all of the 24 effects are able to be heard on headphones EXCEPT Fx Distortion. I would like to do scratch recordings to my computer using the onboard distortion with the Blend knob, but the distortion isn't present when the To Phones/Control Rm button is depressed. I can't understand why all the effects are audible except distortion. If I disengage the To Phones/Control Rm button, the distortion is audible, as are any other of the 24 effects. I've tried every kind of combination of switches and faders that I can think of. Do you have any suggestions? I contacted Mackie support on their website but I thought maybe you could provide some insight. I discovered that I CAN get Fx Distortion to work with the To Phones/Control Rm button depressed. BUT.... to get the distortion to be present, the Blend knob has to be rotated past center, counterclockwise toward USB 1-2. The further the knob is rotated; the more distortion gain is achieved. The problem with this is: the computer mix volume is increased also. This seemingly defeats the purpose of using the Blend knob, which is: to adjust the relation between the computer mix volume and the guitar input volume- at least when a guitar player is recording using the onboard distortion effect. The only way to change the ratio of Gig FX distortion input signal to DAW signal is to turn the Blend knob to the point where you are satisfied with the level of distortion and go back to the DAW's software and make level adjustments there. The Blend knob seems to act as a gain adjustment- from clean to very distorted. This also contradicts what you said when describing the Blend knob- that when the knob is cranked fully counterclockwise, no input signal is heard. With the distortion effect engaged, the processed input signal IS heard. So weird that only the distortion effect changes when cranking the blend knob. None of the other effects are increased when cranking the knob to the right. It's like the other effects are routed differently. You would think they would all be routed the same way in the chain.

[@mitulajmeri6619]

Dose this product help to record 8 channel drum as multi track? If not then suggest a good mixer that also helps for both live and studio purpose multi track recorder (drummer hear)

[@ShoebMortoza]

২ channels max at a time how about including an interface in it? 😊

[@hotpotatapie]

Since the Mackie comes with ProTools First, free, shouldn't you do your vids for this mixer using that DAW?

[@Morrowman17]

That’s extra software to download. Macs always come with garage band and all the steps are the same

[@hotpotatapie]

@@Morrowman17 I'm using a PC. I find Pro Tools First to be a very capable, free DAW for Windows.

[@Morrowman17]

@@hotpotatapie gotcha. No argument there. I see wheat you mean. I’m on a MacBook Air so its nice to see people using GP or LPX. I’ve used studio one and reaper and for the most part the idea of the steps are the same. Just organized and worded differently on other DAWs

[@donatokaringal5934]

ah, not a functional isolation but you can use the monitors and subs as outs (via the button selections and aux/mon knobs - maybe get at least 4 to 6 more channels) to another device that can. Maybe an18i8?

[@brandoncollinsdrumms]

This isn't multi-track recording, its recording two mono signals as opposed to multiple stereo channels at once.

[@teddyaf4754]

Dear Kettner Creative, I've just purchased the ProFx10v3 and after several days of watching tutorials I feel even more confused,not mention frustrated and a little bit deceived.I bought this mixer under the impression that it would assist in DJing with Ableton live.I would like to be able to preview and cue tracks in my headphones and then blend/mix them in with the track that the audience can hear coming out of the monitors hopefully whlist being able to also manipulate the frequencies of the the songs in my set.Nothing fancy or seemingly complicated..pretty straightforward DJ techniques.Still have been able to sort out how to do this but perhaps I'm overlooking/missing something...also is it possible to assing audio tracks in ableton to specifics channels of the mixer and if so how..right now it seems as if sound only comes out of channel 9/10 and even then only when the USB 3-4 button is pressed..if 9/10 are USB 3-4 then where are /which are USB 1-2? Thoroughly confused and frustrated please help.I just want to seamlessly cue/mix tracks as part of a DJ set and also manipulate a songs frequencies with the available EQs.I want some clarity on exactly how many outs i realistically have at my disposal and how i can use those to play a DJ set.I really would appreciate some help with this and thanks again for your time.

[@kettnercreative]

This is definitely not a DJ mixer. You have been given bad information. A lot of DJs will use a mixer like this AFTER their DJ mixer. DJ Deck > DJ Mixer > ProFX10v3 > Speakers. This allows them to add more inputs (client laptop, more microphones etc.), but this is definitely not a DJ mixer. You will want to look into something like a DJM-900 if you're wanting a proper DJ Mixer.

[@robbshurter]

Does recording only work with channel 1 and 2, or can you use all channels to record? Looking at recording drums through the ProFX10v3, but would like to know if I can record all the channels, or if it needs to be take after take with only 2 inputs?

[@glenny314]

Excellent video! Thank you!

[@kettnercreative]

You are welcome!

[@orteezthis]

How would you hear play back from garage band though? Cause the headphones are connected to the mixer not the software

[@kettnercreative]

PC > USB > Channel 9/10

[@maxcmax5211]

Can I record four microphones to my computer with this mixer and Garageband or other software? If not, what alternative mixer do you recommend?

[@JRSmusic]

can we record multitrack more than 2 at ones

[@juananglero66]

What is the audio quality when record? How many bits? 16 or 24?

[@forofen]

Hello. Wich is better? Onyx 12 or profx12v3+? Thanks.

[@okieobw]

So based on your suggestions Kim another video I went to buy apple camera adapter. Found it and, contrary to your recommendation I bought a MFi certified version. Come to find out there isn’t such a thing. When I plug everything in it only makes reference to a mic not the mixer. Could that be why I can’t record. 😂 I’m an idiot. I’m returning the adapter and getting the real deal. But is there anything I can do to make sure it recognizes the mixer

[@sooohum]

Have you compared Mackie, Yamaha and Behringer to Allen & Heath Zedi range? I'd like to hear your opinion.

[@kettnercreative]

I don't have access to the Allen & Heath ZedI range, but I think it would sit at the top of the lineup based on my experience with other AH products. But it's also 2x the price. So it really comes down to budget.

[@williamwolfdagger9788]

Hello sir, really nice video. I'm currently looking for audio interface/mixer alternatives for my home studio. The main feature I'm looking for, whether it comes in a mixer or an interface, is the capability to route at least 1 additional output from my computer back to the hardware. I mainly require this since I want to reamp tracks and a single 2 output from my interface is making it difficult. Does the ProFX v3 has the capability to run the main stereo outputs to monitor the mix and an additional 3th output for reamping? Thanks in advance for your help.

[@danielmunoz710]

You can use INSERT cables for up to 4 multitrack options

[@MalcolmRobbins]

Quick question is there nay advantage to the sliders on the proFX12V3 and the rotary dials on the proFX10V3 is there nay advantage to one or the other apart from more channels

[@ONtvChannels]

Just watched this video and subscribed... We have a Mackie ProFX10v2 which I bought about 3 years ago and never used but now want to connect to a Blackmagic ATEM Extreme ISO switcher for using with microphones (wired and wireless) for VOs and interviews and also possible when covering music gigs to plug into FOH mixing deck. When I check for the latest drivers for the Mackie V2 I do not appear to find one except one for the V3 ( Mackie_USB_Driver_v4_67_0.zip) Is it in order to use this driver for my V2? Lastly, the ATEM has 2 mic inputs BUT they are only 3.5mm unbalanced stereo inputs - can you please advise me the best way to take the mix out of the Mackie - should I use the balanced XLR L&R outputs on the back or some other way?

[@rohitralhan363]

Thanks for the video. Please let me know how to best way to connect the USB port of the Mackie to record onto my android cellphone on a karaoke app (say Smule)? Simply connecting to the phone using the USB cable (along with a type C connector) does not seem to work. Thanks.

[@TerrenceJDooley]

Do these boards have individual outs to do a true multitrack? Doesn’t look like it

[@kettnercreative]

We cover it in the video. No. You have to "hack it" by panning 1 or two channels.

[@hooch8395]

Sorry if ya have been asked this already, I'm using this mixer as a 2nd interface for referencing but I am only able to get sound out through the control room via the usb, is this normal?

[@bhflute]

I have 3 condenser microphones I want to use to record a choir. I plugged them into my sound board and tried to record but they sounded super quiet despite the gain being set to where they sounded good on monitors. I have them plugged into inputs 678. How do I get those 3 mics to pick up clearly into garage band ???

[@glenbeaubouef6268]

Can I record more than 2 tracks at a time? I would like to record live band.

[@gerardgradg6163]

great video. I have a proFX16v3, how can I record simultaneously more then 2 inputs using the USB1/2 output and garage band ?

[@kettnercreative]

Unfortunately you cannot multi-track with this mixer for more than two inputs. Your only other option is to record the entire stereo mix, but you won't be able to remix later in garageband. In order to do that, you would need some type of digital console (Allen & Heath QU16 for example - currentprice.io/qu16 ), then you could.

[@gerardgradg6163]

@@kettnercreative thanks a lot for your answer, but what are the settings needed on the mixer to record the entire stereo mix ? Do pans need to be on L or R or between ?

[@kettnercreative]

@@gerardgradg6163 Good question. If you just want the stereo mix, I would just leave them center-ish. If you have lots of guitars it can be helpful to pan some left some right, pan drum toms etc, but vocals should generally all be up the middle.

[@Oren_Rawi]

I have a mixer just like that How I make a computer recording through the card on two separate channels for the music that comes in and the voice that comes in

[@ripfatal5334]

I have a onyx 24 mixer and I want to record all the individual channels separately. Is this possible at all? Because it's advertised as a multitrack recording mixer, but I can only record 2 stereo channels at the same time

[@kapoorhouseatl]

so you can only do two separate channels?

[@jaymyles4166]

Can you individually assign fx like if i just wanted on channel on the mixer to have fx and the others to not.??

[@phillipwaterman1]

What is the Benefit of using the Blend knob to blend? If its on your computer on your DAW can't you Monitor it from there? also do the Blend get actually recorded?

[@kettnercreative]

Being able to blend between zero latency recording and what's coming from the DAW is super helpful. It can be extremely frustrating to record vocals (for example) when you have a slight delay after running to the computer and back. This allows you to select what tracks you need to monitor (drums, keyboard, etc.) from your DAW, and have zero delay on the new track that you're recording from your mixer.

[@wildloveyoga346]

Im new to this and just figuring it all out, I was recording last night just one track with singing and effect channel 7 on. On listening back via the mac its not got the effect on it... where am I going wrong?

[@ChipeloAndCrew]

Is there any software we need for this or can we just plug it in? The school has one that I use but for FL Studio, I can’t record with a mic

[@dylanpollard890]

Why don't the channel level knobs or main level knob affect the levels through USB when recording? I thought mine was broken. The only way to affect the volume differences between channels when USB recording is to adjust the gain?...

[@PabloVelaMusic]

I have a profx 12 v2, but my computer cant recognize the right channel, if I turn any channel of the mixer to the right it doesnt work on my daw, what could I do?

[@Upstatenate518]

I have the mackie 10v3, The issue I have is that whenever i hear anything on my pc my mic plays it back also. Like if i were to listen to a song it lights up my desktop and mic at the same time. Even if i muste every input on the mixer. This is how i know its not feeding back from headphones to mic. It just does it no matter what. When im gaming people tell me that it echos constantly. Im just using it connect via usb, With one Shure b7 and playing a game. Is there anyway to fix that or is it a flaw in the drivers or design?

[@eternitysupload]

Hello, I am thinking of buying Mackie ProFX6v3. I wanted to know if I can do multi-track recording from that device like the one you showed here. Will be a great help if you cleared that up for me.

[@kettnercreative]

On the 6v3, you'll see a button between the level knobs on Ch1, Ch2. You need to press this button to pan the channels that was put on the console for exactly this purpose. Yes it will work, you just need to press the pan button since it doesn't have pan knobs.

[@eternitysupload]

@@kettnercreative thank you for the response and clearing this up.

[@rickn4198]

Very interesting! and what abouy latency on this console using vst and FX in DAW?

[@twoHRdrive]

Thanks for the video but I can't figure out how to multitrack record over USB with the Mackie ProFX16v3. Is it not possible?

[@elliottblaine]

Not possible, I would buy this mixer right away if it offered 4x4 multitrack recording

[@TheWorldOfHarmony]

A great video! I do have a situation. When recording via USB, the level of the recording is very low. When listening via stereo system I have to crank my phone full and turn the stereo volume to 0 dB to hear the music. Is there a way to record at a louder level via USB? My recording software is USB Audio recorder Pro and Evolution Mobile Studio, on my android phone. When I tried to record directly from a USB lapal mic to my phone, the levels were higher. Thanks in advance.

[@mjrisinsd6836]

The usb out is before the main fader so that your mix is not affected by any fade in/outs during a live performance. The common practice is to set the level after the fact in your DAW using a gain plugin. Despite the video suggesting this is a multi-track recording interface, this mixer is more suited for either live use OR recording situations whereby the user wants to mix in analog on the console. This is clearly the case since the only channels that work over usb are the main mix outs (suggesting you are only interested in recording your mix, which again is something you might want to do when playing live).

[@randomelvis3359]

Hey, I’ve the same desk…. If i plug into IMac and Logic software do i need drivers to recognise? I’ve tried it before and I couldn’t plug and play 🤷‍♂️

[@kettnercreative]

I've never had an issue. Every Apple device of mine has recognized every Mackie device of mine.

[@indigitalformat]

Wow, excellent job! Thx Just got one!

[@kettnercreative]

Nice, congrats on the purchase.

[@indigitalformat]

@@kettnercreative Going down to Central America to record and live stream and see if I can get them some help! May ask for some advice?

[@kennyschiff]

Jordan, is there anything of this quality in this price range that would allow me to discretely record more than 2 tracks at a time? I am not that interested in recording, but am using Sonobus for realtime jamming. Right now, I'm justing using a Yamaha Audiogram3 interface and recording my guitar and voice directly into the interface, then to Sonobus. I am considering bringing in another live person who would be physically in the same room with other jammers via Sonobus remotely. BTW, after watching your video about Behringer there's no way I'm getting one of their consoles :-)

[@kettnercreative]

Something like the ZOOM LIVETRAK L-8 MIXER/RECORDER might be a good fit? You lose some of the analog control but gain multi-track recording.

[@borismedarski9214]

I have a huge problem using mackie pro fx 6 that i cant fix - if there is an solution please let me know I use MAckie with Guitar plugged on Mic 1 (Optional i use also a Synthhesizer on Mic 2) (default settings gains and levels on 12 o Clock for everything ) I use USB to connect to Ableton so Input is Mackie Pro FX and Output is Mackie Pro Fx and USB 3-4 is used. In Ableton i set Inputs to 1/2 and Outputs are 3/4. What i try to do is On channel 1 on Ableton to add an effect and use it for the gutarr. Sounds easy but here it comes .... : I have an audio system which is connected to mackie's main outs with CANNON cables and goes to my SOUNDSYSTEM which i use for listening all the sounds with monitors. Mackie does this - it use Mic 1 to listen to the guitar and send it to Ableton inputs 1/2 and Ableton reads and sends them through outputs 3/4 to USB 3-4 which then send it also to mackies MAIN MASTER OUT but Mackie also sends Mic 1 to MACKIE MAIN MASTER OUT in the same time. Both Mic 1 is comong out from MAIN MASTER OUTPUT and also from ABLETONS 3/4 OUTPUT again to MASTER OUTPUT - and it becomes and endless loop of ugly sound which you cannot control ever. Please someone explain to me how can i play guitar on Mackie and use the effects on Ableton lets say channel 1 - and dont hear both channels in the same time looping and phasing and destroing each other in the same time. XXX I trieed endless possibilities and it always ends up that 1 - it takes signal from mic 1 which directly comes out from MAIN OUTPUTS on mackie and 2 - it takes output from ableton from usb3-4 (and i need to use ableton for the applied effect on channel 1) and it has always the two guitars together smashing destroing phasing and awfull microphonics ... What is the correct way to use mackie with guitar and use effects from ableton without hearing both mic 1 and usb3-4 in your soundsystem. Is there any way of sending MIC 1 to ableton and returning the output from CHANNEL 1 on Ableton without hearing it also from MIC 1 on the Mackie , but only from the returning usb 3-4 ? I even dont know if im describing it good enough but i spent 20 hours with 2 guitarists friends and we couldnt deal with this. Happy 2023

[@hoaryhair]

Thank you.

[@Chicamanachewa]

Can you reroute and bounce down in Logic Pro using a Usb pro Fx mixer to adjust meters?

[@annie89709]

Can you do more than just two inputs? I have a four person podcast would I need to get a new mixer or is there a way to put each person on their own track with the ProFX10v3?

[@AveragePicker]

For a podcast do you really need each person recorded separately? Just put them each on a separate channel and adjust each channel as needed and you should end up with decent recording.

[@mekken007]

Can u have more inputs? Like for drums i would need 6 inputs can I do that with my Mackie pro fx 16?

[@kettnercreative]

You can have more inputs, but you wouldn't be able to record them separately. You'd just be able to record the stereo mix.

[@mekken007]

@@kettnercreative so I can record it but I can't adjust my different drum mic's? Is there an other option for me to record my drum mics?

[@kettnercreative]

@@mekken007 Exactly. Something like a digital audio mixer (x32, QU-16, or TF-16) would allow you to multi-track all of your inputs. Tascam Model 12 is another popular choice.

[@mekken007]

@@kettnercreative big thanks for the info!!

[@Thelastdance7363]

You seem like a nice dude

[@alexandrerighetto]

Now, how to record the main mix? By that I mean... the outcome of everything I plugged into all the inputs... please help me here!

[@lukeofboredom3534]

Just create a single track on the DAW (e.g., GarageBand), select "Input 1+2" and you're good to go ;)

[@backalleyenterprise4463]

I just bought the pro fx 22 v3 and the panning only works during playback (after I've already recorded something) I can't hear the panning live during recording/while talking into the mic. I'm using garageband and I've tried settings in garageband, audio midi setup, and system preferences. Along with reassigning to sub 3-4. Nothing seems to work. Please help

[@sukhoi01]

Hello great video, I have a profx6 v3 and its recognized by my mac - however i am not able to figure out how to send USB audio to 3-4 hence no input and output. Do you you have any guides or videos to help me?

[@kettnercreative]

We're going to make one. but if you go into your midi settings (CMD+Space, Then type midi) you should be able to change the output here.

[@sukhoi01]

@@kettnercreative thanks

[@robert_starling]

@@kettnercreative That's definitely a video that needs to be made; something more in detail on how the USB functionality works for multitrack recording. For instance, how to lay down a backing track and then go back and lay down guitar and other instruments down. I'm so struggling with this using the blend knob etc.

[@Oren_Rawi]

How do I record a separate channel parallel to playback playing? Thank you

[@djmcmike2319]

How do you play audio FROM the lap top to the speakers to listen via USB? My meters light up but no sound from speakers.

[@lebate.j.1368]

Can we use recoding time any VST plugins for vocal effect s..??

[@matthewrizk66]

Great video! I just wanted to ask, I am doing a performance using zoom on my Mac, is it the same type of process when I plug in the mixer to my Mac? Do I need to install any drivers? Thanks

[@totigerus]

Macs never need drivers

[@junaidsiddiquemusic]

Hello, I am planning to build a recording setup, mostly for vocal dubbing, not songs, will it be OK if I buy this mixer along with microphones and studio monitor speakers? Some are telling me to get a graphic equalizer too, do I really need that thing?

[@kettnercreative]

I don't think so. You can EQ in your recording software.

[@phonkey]

I just ordered one of these but I can't figure out how the routing works. I want to play my synth along the backing track from my daw. So far I've been able to get the PC output on track 9/10 (USB 3/4). I can't get any sound from USB 1/2 other than in headphones. But when i try to record the synth i can't isolate it. I get the entire main output or nothing. I probably just spent my money on something that is entirely useless to me...

[@artistechnology]

Hey I have a question. I only have 1 macbook, I'm running my V-Drums midi through Garage Band with Addictive Drums2. So i am getting 1 midi track for drums straight in Garage Band already. Now I have an 8 channel USB mixer as well, which I plan to connect to a live guitar, bass & vocal. So how do I set this up to be able to record all live instruments coming through my mixer to Garage Band on separate tracks? Plus recording the V-drum midi channel simultaneously, which i think doesn't need to go through the mixer? Thank you.

[@kettnercreative]

Unfortunately you can't multi-track that many tracks unless you use a digital mixer (X32, QU-16, etc.) but that's a big jump in the budget. For your particular setup, you would save a lot of money by recording the drums through midi, use your mixer to multi-track guitar and bass, then record vocals after.

[@diegofernandes6520]

Hi KC! Just want to check how many inputs will I get/show in my DAW. For the profx10V3 . I understand it’s not going to be all 10. If anyone could please answer this. ?

[@FivePoint0]

So.. how would one send all the sounds to a tascam dig recorder...

[@tusharwader]

Well. I have an issue to address and would be really happy if you could help me. I use logic. and my OUTPUT is set at 1,2 in Midi setup. I hear the output only from headphones connected while i am programming but do not get any output from my studio monitors. So if in logic I set my output as ETERNAL HEADPHONE (line 5/6) then i can hear it from studio monitors and speakers. but i need to hear output from my studio monitors in the profx mode in logic.

[@windcruz]

Can you help please? I have a Mackie ProFX16v2 and I have a problem when I record with GarageBand. I need to send the USB output to the headphones because when I record a new track I accidentally record the first track in the background. Hope this makes sense and really would appreciated some help with this. Thank you

[@andygrace1093]

What happen if I plug 4 XLR microphones in the same time in the audio mixer (channel 1-4)? Is the garage band will show only two inputs or 4 inputs? If two inputs, which channel will recorded by garage band? Thanks!

[@kettnercreative]

Garageband will only record the stereo output, unless you use the method in this video to multi-track two inputs at a time. If you want to multi-track record more than two inputs, you'll need to start looking at a digital audio console (QU-16, X32, TF1, etc.

[@scottyj737]

I want to use a midi controller to play piano sounds on my computer vst. I want to send those sounds to the mixer. and back to the computer while also using a mic to sing on top of it. does this mixer allow that?

[@SKRDmusic]

Great vid. Question: I just got the 6v3 version and my purpose is to Record vocals in Ableton. Now I got inputs 3&4 taken by a syntheziser (elektron boxes both recorded via their seperate USB). I got my Mic in input 1. Now i can set all of my instruments outputs to 1/2 or 3/4. Benefit of the first is i can get everything to be audible on my headphones; so i can sing/rap. but i dont hear it on my monitors. with 3/4 its the other way around... I just want to be able to hear the beat ONLY on my headphones for recording, then twist a knob and hear it on the monitors as well.

[@kettnercreative]

Unfortunately with the 6v3 you don't get independent control over headphones/monitors. on the 10v3 you can independently control the volume of both (same mix though).

[@SKRDmusic]

@@kettnercreative :( thats the sole purpose i got it... Is there anything to bypass it? Surely if you can record vocals you can exclude them from your monitors . Just got one..

[@SKRDmusic]

@@kettnercreative to be clear; its just Ableton's sound i want to either hear on my monitors OR my headphones... Is that not possible? Its an USB interface after all.

[@kettnercreative]

@@SKRDmusic Ableton > Outputs 1/2 > Blend Knob > Set Blend knob to the right > Turn headphones up.

[@SKRDmusic]

@@kettnercreative yeah so with those settings I will never be able to switch to Monitors without changing every channels output back to 3/4? Thats super annoying. have to sell it.., is there any other Audio Interace/ mixer that can operate without PC and accepts Line In? Thanks!

[@Alffovinni]

can you do multi track recording in audacity?

[@matthewfrias6781]

Question, what if you want to record all four xlr inputs simultaneously? Are you limited to the two inputs across the usb?

[@matthewfrias6781]

I'm asking with a podcast in mind and a max of potentially four people on at once.

[@kettnercreative]

Yeah exactly. At that point, your only option is to record the stereo mix.

[@BORANMUSICPRODUCTIONERDOGDU]

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[@boblyle3930]

Confusing to all end. What if I’m recording a full drum kit on a larger version of this interface. Why is panning left to right every track ?? Doesn’t make sense would they just be individual tracks. And you choose in your daw what bud you mono or stereo. I have yet to watch a video I fully aim like sweet..

[@kettnercreative]

The panning is a hack/trick in order to separate the two tracks. The USB output on this mixer is stereo, so you can only output two tracks. By panning track 1 & 2 to the left/right we can separate them. If you want to multi-track drums, you will need a digital mixer or a 8-12 input interface.

[@efrenplaza]

Can you assign different effects on each channel?

[@reyoscuridad]

No, but if you have effect processor or external effects on a pedal you can sent to the insert jack only to the channel you want

[@mileswebber444]

Do you need driver software for this?

[@Darksagan]

Great video

[@kettnercreative]

Thanks!

[@gerardgradg6163]

Thanks a lot for the video. When I try to record a track (microphone or guitare) with a Mackieprofxv3 on garage band (Mojave) I do not get any signal on the garage band track although the gain of the track is set high on the mixer. In summary recording does city work ( all audio settingsthe mixertheright and another to the left when I play with the gain both left and right meter move together, although on your demo clearly only R or L move. Any idea how to solve the problems, it is driving lee nuts.

[@pabloalberto2954]

if I want to record a drums using the rest of the channels? is the multitrack still working?

[@kettnercreative]

No, your only option would be to record the whole mix of drums as a stereo mix. You couldn't multi-track more than 2 mics at a time.

[@alexandrerighetto]

@@kettnercreative How do you do that?

[@jaymyles4166]

Will this work for iOS too?

[@onlyhalfhuman4815]

should this work with the v2 versions

[@VictorTsaran]

Thanks for a really great video. Since you invited questions, I'd like to ask one. I have a ProFX6V3 unit, but I can't figure out if I can blend the USB 1/2 with USB 3/4 in my headphones. From what I am observing, as soon as I turn on the USB 1/2 output in my headphones, the USB 3/4 output is muted (and vice versa). Is this a limitation of this mixer or I am doing something wrong? Would mixers with more inputs, such as 10v3 or 12v3 let me do the blending of two USB returns? Thanks so much!

[@kettnercreative]

What are you doing that you want to blend 1/2 and 3/4? On the ProFX10v3 you can do it if 3/4 comes in through channels 9/10 on the mixer, then you could blend between the two using the blend knob.

[@roberttruslow9943]

Hello. Thank you for this video. I hooked up my Mackie ProFX6 as instructed. However, no sound on track at playback. I can see it playing. I see the wavelength. But no sound. I've reset everything. I've called Apple. I've called Mackie. Each says it is the fault of the other. Any insight? I get sound on all other computer playback through my board. This KZbin video. Any video. All audio, including mail notifications. Everything on my Macbook pro gives me sound through the board EXCEPT Garageband recordings made through the Mackie ProFX6 board. Thank you.

[@kettnercreative]

If you see the waveform then everything is being recorded correctly. I would double check your monitoring/playback settings/volume in garageband.

[@roberttruslow9943]

@@kettnercreative Thank you. I’ve done that over and over. So has Apple and Mackie.

[@bolu9894]

@@roberttruslow9943 I had a ProFX6V3, same issues as yours, no output signal from MAIN-OUTS when playback anything in Garageband, only headphone out channel has sound. have you figure out how to hear MAIN-OUTS in Garageband when use ProFX as interface ? thank you

[@JowellRecordsVideoProductions]

I want to see three microphones three separate tracks... at the same time

[@ILTSC43]

3??? Its a 10 channel I wanna see 10

[@totigerus]

@@ILTSC43 it seems like 2 channels simultaneously is the limit

[@Morrowman17]

@@ILTSC43 exactly. I want to record drums with a usb mixer instead of a big interface

[@allgamingnetwork9448]

i have 2 bass drum mics 3 tom mics 1 floor tom mic 2 overheads wish it wasnt so difficult to multitrack hvnt found any useful guides or products to get for it

[@ILTSC43]

@@allgamingnetwork9448 I got tired of messin around wasting time and just bought a mackie pro fx v30 best bang for the buck comes with basic pro-tools software as well for digital mixing and edits

[@billyrayband]

Two issues. While I understand your point about turning off compressor and FX, and EQ to neutral during recording, for vocals, it sounds bad to your ear when you do that. So I would suggest adding a little as a compromise. You would need an upgraded mixer to make it sound wet to singer, and dry back to computer with zero latency. I think that was a weak demo of USB interface and multi-tracks. This mixer as I understand it, records 2 channels (usually stereo mix), but can actually play back 4 channels (two stereo channels). This could allow playback of one track with a click/cues to control room on it, along with the music track of your own recording or a backing track, etc. This is a 4 channel multi-track playback capability, most mixers don't do this. So you have 2x2, 2x4, and 4x2 USB mixers in the market.

[@kettnercreative]

I disagree 100%. The monitor mix for the musician cannot be a higher priority than preserving the integrity of the audio recording. This is as harmful as sacrificing a FOH mix in a live environment for the sake of having loud stage monitors. People do it all the time, I just couldn't recommend it as a viable strategy to achieving a great recording. Locking in your recording with 3 band EQ and a one knob compressor would back your recording into a corner before it even had a chance. If the monitoring is that important, I would run a split and use two consoles. One to EQ/compress my monitors, one for clean tracking. There are many different ways to do this, but I wouldn't want to be married to a compressor for the entire editing process. For the USB playback, I don't focus on the USB 3-4 because it's extremely weak compared to setting up a proper mix in your DAW. Plus, I would never run a USB cable from a control room to a tracking room. I can't say that I've ever owned a 25-50ft USB cable. Maybe this is a blindspot for me, but running a 25' usb cable to get a better click seems like an odd approach. Assuming that your mixer is close to your computer, it's easier to setup your mix properly in your DAW, there's no advantage to trying to mix 2 USB inputs to the console when you can do exactly what you want (with more detail) in a DAW. If you use your DAW you can also save your preferences for future use. The blend knob is an awesome feature on this mixer compared to others in the same category, so I focused on that instead. In a live setting if you want to change your mix on the fly then it would be helpful for the 3-4 to be setup as a stereo click/cue track in Ableton/Logic and you could use 1-2 to run the back-track in stereo - That would be super cool, and is better than the mono solutions that most people use but that's not what this video is about. There are many people who don't understand how to pan/separate the channels when recording with this mixer. So I made this video to help them get the feet wet. Apologies if this was a little too weak for you. Thanks for the comment!

[@billyrayband]

@@kettnercreative You are describing vocal recordings at more a pro level setup to me that probably most would not even consider this mixer. The control room for the masses is headphones....computer and mixer are always close together. Btw, I just got my mixer today and I am already pissed off. The USB driver requires WIN10 and there is virtually no product documentation about that!!! So its already back in the freakin box and I am back to Line IN/Line OUT with old mixer.

[@kettnercreative]

billyrayband I’m sorry to hear that.

[@glenny314]

According to Mackie, no drivers are required for Mac or PC (stated explicitly). Do you have a different problem? I am using Mac but having difficulty getting audio.....

[@billyrayband]

@@glenny314 I I have 2 other non-mackie USB mixers that work with no special driver. I tried Mackie on 2 WIN 7 machines and one WIN 10. None worked. I was able to contact Mackie. They said their driver download was for WIN 10, but might work for WIN 7, no guarantee. I downloaded and it worked on all my PCs.

[@joaoamaro5823]

I just have a problem, if I have the main outputs connected to hear from the studio monitors for example and I have to have usb 3/4 on. Every time I make a recording I'm gonna record the sound coming from the computer on top of the instruments I have connected to line 1 or 2. The only solution is to connect the studio monitors to the control room and the the main outputs selection in the DAW in line 1/2. This way it's possible to blend inputs and usb1-2. But still I wish I could use main outputs and be able to record only what I have in line one or 2 and still be able to follow a track through my headphones.

[@kettnercreative]

Yeah, using the control room outputs is the best option.