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Keyboard to Spark Amp to Studio One?
Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2020 6:46 pm
by 2Piedrasmore
Can I connect my keyboard to the 1/4 inch input on the Spark and then pass that through the Spark amp into Studio One to record? I don't want to damage either device. Would I have similar limitations on playing low tones? I think I've learned that I can get a MIDI interface to go straight from the keyboard to the computer, but I'm wondering if I can safely accomplish the same thing using the Spark.
Also, I posted a question here before and got some wonderful help, but I don't know how to thank you for the answers. So...thank you for previous help.
Re: Keyboard to Spark Amp to Studio One?
Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2020 8:06 pm
by DrBaroni
2Piedrasmore wrote: ↑Thu Aug 13, 2020 6:46 pm
Can I connect my keyboard to the 1/4 inch input on the Spark and then pass that through the Spark amp into Studio One to record? I don't want to damage either device. Would I have similar limitations on playing low tones? I think I've learned that I can get a MIDI interface to go straight from the keyboard to the computer, but I'm wondering if I can safely accomplish the same thing using the Spark.
Also, I posted a question here before and got some wonderful help, but I don't know how to thank you for the answers. So...thank you for previous help.
Yes, you should be able to do that. I do the same with my ZOOM G5n pedalboard I use as a looper/drum machine: record a loop on the ZOOM, including drums, and then I connect the ZOOM to the Spark via the 1/4" Aux In plug and I play along it with the Spark. And I record it all through the Spark headphone out to a pocket TASCAM DR-7A digital recorder. Sounds PERFECT.
I'm not quite sure about recording on a DAW via USB. I found that the output level of Spark's USB connection is ridicolously low, at least on mine. You'll have to try.
PS: shit... I was wrong. Aux in plug is not a 1/4", it's a 3.5 mm. So whatever I said is wrong, and S@muele right below here is totally right. Listen to him!
Re: Keyboard to Spark Amp to Studio One?
Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2020 11:37 pm
by S@muele
you would have to turn everything off to have a neutral sound but it would still not be suitable for the sound range of a keyboard
give it a try maybe it is to your liking.. normally you don't damage anything without exceeding the volume.
sure that directly to the PC you would avoid contamination, latencies, noises or rustles.
which keyboard?
Re: Keyboard to Spark Amp to Studio One?
Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2020 2:08 pm
by Bluesguy
That it is designed to play not just electric guitar but acoustic guitar and bass and full range backing tracks it shouldn't be a problem using the correct cabling. Keep to volume output on the keyboard down and then slowly turn it up to where it is workable on the spark without any distortion.
Re: Keyboard to Spark Amp to Studio One?
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2020 4:42 am
by 2Piedrasmore
Thanks all. I shall give it a go using an instrument cable. It is an older Casio wk3700 keyboard.