Can I connect my mixer to Maschine MK3 through line in?

Dennis from Wonderland · 2024-03-24T21:49:22+00:00

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I have started to use the audio interface of MK3 more frequently (even when I'm not using Maschine).

However, I cannot connect my mixer through Line inputs of MK3 to listen to me records.

Is it possible to use MK3's line in to route mixer's booth output, without using Maschine 2 software?

The setup I'm trying to use is Turntable (Numark TTX1) ---> mixer (Z2) ----> MK3 line input ----> line output to speakers. MK3 is turned on, but not using Maschine software.

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PK The DJ

Why involve the MK3? You can plug speakers directly into the Z2.

D-One

PK's suggestions sounds more logical, especially if this is your only use case for an MK3.

But if you really want to do it that way: Since the MK3 has no physical button to enable monitoring or direct monitoring you need to open a DAW or any music software and Arm an Audio track that is set to receive input from the MK3-Interfce, basically you have to enable monitoring via SW.

If you're a mac user there are free apps like this one in case you don't want to use a full DAW for something so simple: https://hgsounds.com/product/input-monitor/

There should be similar options for Windows.

Dennis from Wonderland

I couldn't run both cables to my speakers at the same time and the position of the speakers doesn't make cables swap easy.

I used to run direct monitoring thorugh Komplete Audio 6 (1st gen) but lately I have a few issues and I think it's going to leave me for better places soon :P

D-One your proposal worked like a charm! Thanks you!

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