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How to record DJ controller with Sonar? Ever do it?


bobernaut

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Hello all, thanks for reading...

My question might be really easy but I don't know myself, so here goes...

I was wondering if it is possible to hook up some kind of DJ controller with Sonar in order to record just as you might a guitar or vocal and if so, what all is involved to do so? Is it a matter of just going through your interface? Has anyone here done this and if so could you please explain what needs to be done.

Thanks

bob

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If the DJ controller generates a signal, then it can be recorded by Sonar - assuming you have the audio interface configured to do so. 

It's more a function of what your audio interface can use as signal at its input.  It would not even care what DAW you use - as long as it can process whatever your audio interface card is receiving.

In my case, what I do is I feed the AUX 1 and 2 out signal of my Soundcraft EMP12 mixer into the line in of a Focusrite 2i2.  This let's me record directly into a Cakewalk by Bandlab audio track.  It's not really that involved.  Just be careful to get your levels right without any clipping.

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Thanks for your response, I guess I was lucky to even get one. Looks like you and me are the only ones who do this ( I will soon). BTW, would you happen to recommend any on the cheaper end which will still let me do some scratching? Or, do you have to spend a certain amount of bread to get results? I'm not trying to be a pro DJ-just trying to mess around a bit and maybe lay some down on a track or two.

 

Thanks,

bob

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