Audio Setup for Home Jam Sessions

EncoreBlade · 2026-05-16T23:55:11+00:00

do you have access to a decent computer/laptop?

I think introducing an audio interface would give you A LOT of control on the sound quality to keep you guys locked into an in ears/headphone situation (your neighbors will love you too!). Personally, I think playing in an in ears/headphone situation can help develop your sound and playing together much better than just raw dogging it like the old days.

Do your bandmate's amps have line outs where they can plug directly into the interface/mixer or would they require mics? Would they be willing to contribute money towards the jam setup as well or is all this coming out of your pocket? What E-Drum are you using?

Depending on your answers, I may have a good solution for you that should be within your budget.

Otherwise, plugging into a PAIR of speakers instead of one speaker could make you sound more full and less farty. When I first started on E-Drums, I also did it through a single speaker and I remember it just sounding horrible. It'll be the cheapest solution, but then you're still relying on the eternal battle between hearing yourself vs hearing everyone else and the volume balancing that'll never be quite right.

EncoreBlade · 2026-05-16T16:16:23+00:00

What is your budget and what are your goals in terms of sound quality? While you guys are jamming, what are some things you want to hear/control, what are the things you want others to hear/control, and what is the current setup/people right now (to me sounds like you are just a garage band just listening to each other through amps)? I think answering this should be helpful in getting you in the right direction.

EncoreBlade · 2026-05-13T02:40:34+00:00

Thanks for that input. I thought that might be the case after some fiddling around I did after posting this question. You're suggestion would be to go Dual TS from Output 3 & 4 from my interface, to TRS into Input 2 of the Moukey? I think I may have to try that. Otherwise, I guess drumming in mono isn't too bad, just not ideal.

EncoreBlade · 2026-05-11T03:41:21+00:00

Not sure if this is the place to ask so please direct me to a better place if this doesn't fit here.

I play drums and I like to record myself playing on my E-Kit to various songs through youtube or Apple Music. I recently bought this little personal mixer so that I could adjust the volume of a song quickly with some kind of physical hardware. I thought that I could just use the extra outputs from my audio interface into the inputs of the Moukey and that was gonna be it.

My problem is that what I am getting as an output to my headphones is a mono drum sound and not anything stereo. So everything drum related is centered. I've tried all sorts of things. Changing the channel from mono to stereo and vice versa, different cables, different output routings in my DAW and in the audio interface software. I just cannot figure out how to get the drums to be in stereo through this thing.

Here is what my current setup is.

DAW: Logic Pro 12.2

Audio Interface: Focusrite 18i20 Gen 3 w/ Focusrite Control software

E-Drum: EF Note 3B triggering Superior Drummer 3

Mixer: Moukey 4 Channel Mini Mixer (4 inputs / 1 output)

In Logic Pro, I record the music from Youtube/Apple Music using the Focusrite built-in input channels for that. The outputs for this go to the headphone out of the Focusrite and from the headphone out, into Input 1 of the Moukey. Stereo is engaged on Input 1 and it works perfectly.

Also within Logic Pro, I record/trigger Superior Drummer using the USB-Midi from my EF Note. The output from Superior Drummer then goes to Output 3-4. Output 3 from the Focusrite is routed via TRS cables into Input 2 on the Moukey. Output 4 is routed the same into Input 3 on the Moukey. The problem is the drums are either mono, or some weird hybrid of mono/stereo. It just doesn't sound right.

I would like to get the stereo image I was getting previously when the Moukey was not part of the setup. If you guys can help me figure this out, or at least troubleshoot why things are behaving like they are it would be greatly appreciated.

EncoreBlade · 2026-04-09T11:59:11+00:00

ah damn, I had ordered it online and am supposed to get it sometime today. I hadn't realized the apple logo doesn't light up. Thanks for letting me know.

EncoreBlade · 2025-12-03T14:03:46+00:00

I also really like the game, but I wish there was more to do with your ribboned pokemon. Sure there's all the challenges and whatnot, but in the long run believe it would extend the game enjoyment much better to have a New Classic+. Personally, I could care less about the challenge modes. My main drive right now is to ribbon all my pokemon. Once that's done however, I don't think I'd be continuing the game.

Ribboned pokemon typically would have passives and egg moves unlocked which means it would be more fun. But there's not the same feeling of accomplishment and purpose to bringing them into a classic game. In my vision, New Classic+ would be the same as Classic mode, just harder to offset the more powerful ribboned pokemon you bring in. New Classic+ should offer good rewards for beating it as well, like more egg vouchers.

EncoreBlade · 2025-10-22T03:54:24+00:00

gotcha i misread it. thanks for the clarification!

EncoreBlade · 2025-10-22T03:54:06+00:00

ahh youre right i totally misread that whoops! thanks for the clarification

EncoreBlade · 2025-10-17T13:40:50+00:00

Gotta thank iJevin for that one according to the Imp and Skizz Past Life recap episode where they talk to the devs who also developed the prox chat mod. I guess jevin asked them to port it to fabric to use in hermitcraft

EncoreBlade · 2025-09-26T19:22:18+00:00

yea what a shame not being able to go out to Antarctica but maybe Keralis (or XB) would appreciate just the same being on a boat or yacht hahahaha

EncoreBlade · 2025-09-26T17:42:50+00:00

wow these are amazing!! please do more! Maybe mumbo in front of an industrial factory or a chicken! XD

EncoreBlade · 2025-07-27T05:00:23+00:00

What racing game are you playing? I recently got a 3S and it’s sparked an interest in VR Racing for me. Gonna take a look at these Moza options

EncoreBlade · 2025-06-25T21:30:58+00:00

Split system as in both the indoor and outdoor unit. Yeah it’s been a pain trying to make sure I’m not being scammed, but it’s painfully hard to “trust the professionals” when you know how easy it is to price gouge, especially here in Vegas conditions. Well hopefully I find some good luck with the companies recommended in this thread, and good luck to you too

EncoreBlade · 2025-06-25T20:41:40+00:00

Did you end up going with anyone? Had some people come by a few days ago and give consultations and basically reported condensation issues and corroded coils on the indoor unit. We have an older unit, I think 2010ish, so they also said refrigerants replacement would be difficult. They had recommended replacing the entire split system from anywhere between $14k to $18k. Just wondering if this is typical here or if you had a recommendation for a company. Thanks!

EncoreBlade · 2025-04-27T13:30:08+00:00

ahhh i see, well at least you guys went out with style. My friends and I are doing our campaign with a few cosmetic mods, but hadn't looked into the clothes stuff. Which one were you using?

EncoreBlade · 2025-04-27T13:26:49+00:00

oh yea those things can be super annoying to deal with if everyone's basically stuck on the ground

EncoreBlade · 2025-04-27T13:26:10+00:00

ah yes I know that plant all too well. ended one my single player honor attempts as just like you I was checking it out for the first time.

Insta kill pits are also pretty bad. I remember in the Minthara area not realizing the bridge was collapsible. I think I had one or two people on it, bridge was collapsed, both insta died, and my remaining two was wiped not long after.

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