Soundcraft Signature MTK 12 Effects Demo
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- Опубликовано: 18 окт 2024
- I was playing around with the effects and delays on my Soundcraft mixing desk, so I decided to make a short video showcasing some of them. Well that short video became a 10 minute long video! I hope you find it useful...
I use an AudioThingies MicroMonsta to test out the delay and reverb effects on the Soundcraft Signature MTK 12. In this video I talk through how I've configured the channels on the Soundcraft to route audio from the MicroMonsta to the FX processor in the desk.
The Signature MTK 12 is both a mixer and an audio interface. It provides all 12 input channels over USB into your DAW, and it offers channel 13/14 as an additional stereo output which is the final mix off the desk. So you have a choice of mixing each individual instrument in your DAW, or doing a live mix on the desk itself. Nice!
I bought the 22 MTK this week, and it is... awesome. I can’t believe I can simultaneously record several tracks with so many instruments/mics on such a warm analog mixer for a mere £669. I advise that everyone buy Q-Code from Waves so it can sync/remember your EQ settings. When loading an old session in your DAW you won’t remember what you did, but the plugin will. Boom!
Dammnn, good one..
where are your tracks¿
I just searched for q-code on waves and didn't find anything, but that sounds rad. I hadn't even thought about if it could save settings or do motorized recall.
@@raindaresmusic its called Q-Clone
Sweet video! If you patch the effects into a “normal” track you can EQ them to roll off the low end etc. Very useful with keeping good clarity in the mix
That's a great idea!
Ohhh wonder Mixer. Hope buy it this febr
Greets from México
Nice overview video, thanks. I've just picked up a signature 10. Going to use the 2 other aux channels for a looper and a kaoss pad
Hi. Can you expand on that setup. I have tried the same with my KO-PRO in the aux buss with varying success
@@madmac66 from this particular mixer (MTK 12) Aux Out (1 or 2) > External Effect In > External Effect Out > Empty Channel of MTK In
So all 12 inputs can be passed via usb to a DAW as separate channels I have been looking for something to do that for a while now this could be the answer. Thanks for the share.
Inverted- Popes Yes - you can configure it to either pass all 12 inputs or just the stereo final mix (or both!). You can also send return tracks from your DAW back into the mixer to mix down into a stereo mix, for example if you want to send a track into a reverb effect in your DAW and then mix that back in on the final mix.
Nice, been thinking about trading my mackie 1220i for this.
Thanks for the video! Can you tell me if the effects are stereo? Or does the return become mono even if I use efx on the stereo channels?
Hi thanks - yes the effects are stereo and the output of the internal FX processor goes onto the main mix bus in stereo
@synthdad does the Multitrack recording work in Logic Pro X as well? I’m sure it does, but just want to make sure.
Yes - that's how I used it for recording
The monsta is my fave synth. Such a versatile sound pallette. Are you familiar with the Notepad series of mixers? They have Lexicon chorus delay and reverb on them. Wonder if they are the same algorithms as on the Sig series. Oh and BTW mod delay is MODULATED, the delay echos have some chorusing to them. But you probably knew that. Cheers
fkn A Synth DaD - nice demo
bwah7 Thanks!
Hi, I can’t seem to get the effects channel you work through the USB and into my DAW. I record sound but no effects. Can you help me with the settings? I’m using channel 1.
Wendell Live! Are you recording the master output channel into your DAW? I think the FX are only applied on the master output
What @SynthDad said. Through USB, you're only recording the channels dry unfortunately.
Does it have reverb + Delay in the FX? Could it's Hall + Delay FX setting be reverb + delay?
I sold this mixer years ago so I’m afraid I can’t help. The manual will explain it well
Hello! I'm thinking of buying one of these mixers... How is it working for you 2.5 years later? Thanks!
Hi - I sold it over a year ago. It's a great mixer but was too large for my desk. I've switched to a Behringer XR18 digital mixer which takes up much less space.
@@SynthDad Thanks a lot for your reply! The size is one of my concerns... this mixer it's big :D
Hi
Does the effects hold your settings or does it switch back to default once switched off?
Hi Peter, I sold my MTK12 over a year ago, but from memory it resets back to the default.
SynthDad thank you
The one I played with last month saves fx. It's probably bc they're digital fx.
@@SynthDad did you replace it with a "better" mixer?
@@RababaInc It took up a lot of room on my small desk to I sold it and bought a Behringer XR18 digital mixer. Takes up much less room and it has 18 inputs and 6 AUX sends
Hi, can you compare this 12MTK with Zoom LifeTrak L-12? Which is better for recording signal and which is better for stage performance? I am waiting your recommendation.
Unfortunately I've never used a L-12 so I can't really compare them. Sorry!
Great was looking for a small mixer wish they made a 16. Was on the fence btw this and the Allen and heath
It's taken me a while to get to grips with the mixer. Channel 5 died so I had to send it away to be repaired, and then they sent a new one which actually had better sound out of it!
hey! hows going? i would like to make you a question, wheres the return external FX? i can only see 3 FX in, but i cant find the out!! thank you
I think that you have to use normal tracks for your FX returns.
Can you use two different effects or just one at a time?
AFAIK it's one at a time
@@SynthDad
That kinds sucks
hey! nice review, very helpfull, but id like to know if you can put more than one effect per channel. thanks!
Jacobo Piñeiro If you route the channel to your DAW you could put multiple effects on it and do a USB return back into the mixer. However if you want to mix directly there is only one effects unit that you send each channel into, which then gets mixed into the stereo mix
Hi are you able to play music on say iTunes or Virtual DJ or any other music player on your mac while recording your instrument and voice in a DAW, I used to be able to do this on the Yamaha MG10XU, I had to change it to the Soundcraft, but can't get it to play music while I record into the DAW
I’m not 100% sure if you can do that. I don’t own this mixer any more so can’t check. Sorry
@@SynthDad Ok thanks, was able to figure it out
Hi, Do you know How I can do some reamping of a DI recorded guitar with this table? since there are no individual outputs, how could I do ? thanks !
There are actually TWO Auxiliary outputs (on the top right of the board) from the mixer. So it's possible to re-amp from computer output channels or even live mixer input channels.
i have a question. i cant hear my effects in speaker. but in headphone i can hear it.
Hi, I am an absolute beginner and just bought the signature mtk12 entering also the modular world. My question is: Is it also possible to use the effecrs on incoming mp3? I also bought an arturia, but I thought for the start and to get to know the device, mp3 is a good solution. Thanks for your reply.
I’m not sure I understand; where are you playing the mp3 - on a player connected to the mixer over a cable to an input jack? If so then yes you can apply the effects on to the incoming audio
@@SynthDad Hi thank you for your quick answer, this is exactly what i meant.
do you think a lexicon mx200 has better fx quality?
I'm afraid I don't know the answer to that
My aux 3 output doesnt allow my third aux mix to have reverb like aux 1 and 2 mixes. Have you found a solution to this or is aux three just effectless?
Sorry I can't really help you - I sold my mixer about 2 years ago.
My fx return continues to blink when nothings playing i dont know how to turn it off:/ could anyone please help me?
i love the effects on mine but im having trouble recording them. when i listen back to my recordings they are dry without any of the cool reverbs applied. am i missing something super obvious>?
As I recall the usb send is always dry so you can get a clean recording and add effects later
Can you have multiple effects on at the same time? Reverb + delay for example
I don't think so
is it possible get the FX return channel as an input channel on my DAW?
I know this is an older post but I am inquiring if you can do different effects on different channels? For instance, keeping hall sound for mic and, say, phaser for guitar. Haven't found a way around that unfortunatey
Hi Amy - I don't think so. All of the channels have one routing onto the effects bus. You can however return channels over USB from your DAW where you can apply different filters.
@@SynthDad sir is it possible using vst plug ins on live bands
my friend greetings from mexico I have been watching many videos of the Soundcraft mtk what I want to know is if you can record already a processed signal for example already equalized and with effects and its quality greetings from mexico
roberto garcia no
Have u tried the effects at mst output? My mixer make a noise when fx fader is on 0db and i dont know if its normal
Hi, I’m having the same problem it’s loud enough for it to be unusable. I only bought the mixer a few days ago, now I’m thinking of sending it back, did you find what was causing it? Any help would be greatly appreciated. 🎶
Hello. How do you use reverb and delay effects at the same time?
You can't. I own this mixer.
Hi sir. I want to know about effects while recording through usb.. When I record via usb, audio was dry, not with effect. Pls help.
JB DIGITAL RECORDING STUDIO That’s correct - the USB tap in the audio signal is pre-fader so it comes in dry to the DAW. However the reason for this is that you can add effects in your DAW (or record a dry take for later processing) and then do a USB return back onto the mixer and mix down using the faders and effects onto a stereo channel which you then can capture in your DAW. Master Left/Right comes out on channels 13&14 and that’s wet with effects.
@@SynthDad thank you sir... It will help a lot.
@@SynthDad , are the usb cable to connect the mixer to pc supplied with it? Does it add anysorts of noise to the dry signal which it sends to the daw?
How to do a usb return back to the mixer after adding effects in the daw?
imagine having all this gear and not making a decent quality recording
That was right when I was starting out recording videos, so I was still learning how to do it properly. Hopefully I've improved over time!
how do you connect the usb to pc please? i work in cubase. just bought this mixer but can't use it :(
OfficialMartinB What happens when you connect it via a USB cable to your computer? Does it appear as an audio device in cubase?
@@SynthDad Thanks for helping!
In Device Setup>VST Audio System i see Souncraft USB audio ASIO (I installed driver).
I can see 24 analogue In and 22 Out (I have 22MTK); all visable but inactive.
In VST connections I can add bus (to analogue channel 24).
I would like to have my audio tracks (horizontal display) into my mixer in cubase into my 22MTK.
Can you help?
Should demo with vocal to see real quality effect.
Does this do true multitracking in ableton??
ar far as I read, MTK type does, regular "signature 12" does only left and right to ableton (or any other DAW)
Yes, if you get one of the MTK models, it will do true multitrack
Hey man, If you use your digitakt with a stereo channel would that make its output stereo even though it’s a mono machine?
Esperaba escuchar la voz...cantante con los efectos..
I don't think anyone wants to hear me sing!
Hmm effects not bad
They won't replace your DAW but good for playing live
Yes exactly wanted something with no computer thanks for the response
Dude. You should really make use of a de-esser! The audio in this recording were so harsh and sharp it make my ears bleed! 😵😵😵
Thanks for the tip. I hope you get those ears seen to by a doctor soon.
SynthDad SynthDad Nothing wrong with my ears (or it wasn’t before!), but thanks for the concerns! 😉
Are you aware there is a steady decline of the hearing of high frequencies over the years. Maybe something to think about pops. 🤙
name-calling just takes away from his valid point. the audio is fine, and the op-1 cameo is a nice touch. thanks for the video.
Lol, the narration audio is fine, no need for desser - considering buying this or the zed, sooo conflicted@@SynthDad
@@cheekbone4554 Tough call !