Tracking DI and wet signals simultaniously?

[George M.]

Hi everyone,

Possible stupid question: is there a way to record both a DI and a wet signal simultaneously when I track so that I can hear the AX8 patch that I used for recording during playback but still use the DI tracks for reamping later if I need to?

Thanks

 

[Smittefar]

Yes - you just have to use the FX loop. Here is my preferred recording setup



Here, the DI track is recorded via the FX loop (panned left, and the amp/cab tone is recorded via the FX loop (panned right), while the wet FX (100% wet) is recorded via the main out. It requires a 4-input recording interface, and it allows the FX levels to be set at the mix stage (or the FX can be discarded completely and replaced while keeping the amp tone.)

 

[artzeal]

There's also an easy way to go if you just need to record a DI along with the main Stereo Pair (and don't need to separate DI/Amp/FX (as above) With this, you don't have to make changes to presets (excepting the FXLoop - see AX8 manual page 79-80)

In the I/O: Output 2 Send mode: copy L>R, Echo input.
"Selecting “INPUT 1” copies the raw unprocessed INPUT 1 signal to OUTPUT 2, and is ideal for capturing a dry track for “reamping” without using the FX Loop block. Note that the echo feature will not function when an FX Loop block is present in a preset as the FX Loop has priority" AX8 manual page 79-80.

When reamping use IN 2 Left Only - page 79 of the manual. You will need an FXLoop for the ramping preset

 

[LewisBlakeEsq]

There's also an easy way to go if you just need to record a DI along with the main Stereo Pair (and don't need to separate DI/Amp/FX (as above) With this, you don't have to make changes to presets (excepting the FXLoop - see AX8 manual page 79-80)

In the I/O: Output 2 Send mode: copy L>R, Echo input.
"Selecting “INPUT 1” copies the raw unprocessed INPUT 1 signal to OUTPUT 2, and is ideal for capturing a dry track for “reamping” without using the FX Loop block. Note that the echo feature will not function when an FX Loop block is present in a preset as the FX Loop has priority" AX8 manual page 79-80.

When reamping use IN 2 Left Only - page 79 of the manual. You will need an FXLoop for the ramping preset

Can I get a little more of a breakdown on this please?

How exactly should my I/O settings look?