noob question about synth to sp404

Retro_addicT · **Joined:** Sun Mar 03, 2013 1:30 pm **Posts:** 53

Hello all,

I just ordered my first 404 and it's on it's way and I wanted to know about using a synth( possibly a microkorg) with the 404..

Could I plug and record synth sounds directly into the 404 onto the pads? if so what cables and whatnot do I need to achieve this?

squ!L · **Joined:** Thu Jun 30, 2011 7:24 am **Posts:** 273

1/4 Inch To RCA
e.g.: http://www.amazon.com/Hosa-Cable-CPR203 ... B000068O18

preqwal · **Posted:** Sun Mar 03, 2013 5:31 pm

or just a guitar lead to record into the mic input

Retro_addicT · **Joined:** Sun Mar 03, 2013 1:30 pm **Posts:** 53

thanks guys I appreciate it

Retro_addicT · **Joined:** Sun Mar 03, 2013 1:30 pm **Posts:** 53

squ!L wrote:

1/4 Inch To RCA
e.g.: http://www.amazon.com/Hosa-Cable-CPR203 ... B000068O18

what if i was getting this synth what would I need?? not sure If i would need 1/4 to rca

https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&sug ... 1688%3B472

guessing i would need this cable for the minibrute:
http://www.amazon.com/HOSA-STEREO-PHONE ... 2F4+to+rca

squ!L · **Joined:** Thu Jun 30, 2011 7:24 am **Posts:** 273

No, the minibrute is mono so you will need the kind of cable i posted but only use one side.

Retro_addicT · **Joined:** Sun Mar 03, 2013 1:30 pm **Posts:** 53

squ!L wrote:

No, the minibrute is mono so you will need the kind of cable i posted but only use one side.

ok thanks once again for your reply

djazid · **Posted:** Sun Mar 03, 2013 11:47 pm

If you have a mixer with a SUB output, you could use that for recording your instruments.
Btw, you're gonna love the microkorg :wink:

Retro_addicT · **Joined:** Sun Mar 03, 2013 1:30 pm **Posts:** 53

djazid wrote:

If you have a mixer with a SUB output, you could use that for recording your instruments.
Btw, you're gonna love the microkorg :wink:

well I won't need a mixer because I have a pt-01 turntable that I will be sampling from but thanks for your input !

Retro_addicT · **Joined:** Sun Mar 03, 2013 1:30 pm **Posts:** 53

preqwal wrote:

or just a guitar lead to record into the mic input

hey you mentioned using a guitar lead to record into the mic input...how is the quality that way opposed to using 1/4 to rca cables ???

LAZER BEAR · **Posted:** Fri Mar 08, 2013 2:08 am

The quality is exactly the same as far as I'm concerned. I use both methods and I think it sounds great either way.

Retro_addicT · **Joined:** Sun Mar 03, 2013 1:30 pm **Posts:** 53

LAZERBEAR wrote:

The quality is exactly the same as far as I'm concerned. I use both methods and I think it sounds great either way.

okay cool.. thanks for clearing that up for me

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