PTLE user needs help getting connected properly

[The Wiz497]

I'm just getting started in the production world. I have been a dj and now want to get into production and remixing. I'm want to connect my Radium 61 midi controller, MPC 1000, Mo Phatt sound module and mixer with 2 turntables to my Command 8. I want to use my MPC 1000 as my sequencer, not the software. I have attempted to connect everything myself but I'm not getting any of the midi sounds nor sound from my mixer and 2 turntables out of my Alesis MK2 monitors. Can anyone help me?

[funkdefino]

What you are suggesting is not possible. The command|8 is a control surface with a monitor section. What you need is a real mixing board. If automation is what you desire then I would get a digital mixing board with motorized faders.

I would look into a DM-24 (http://www.tascam.com/product_info.php?pid=272&nav=digital_mixers)

If you want to bypass the computer totaly you are barking up the wrong tree by buying a command|8.

Good Luck!

[The Wiz497]

Thanks for the help. I understand that the Command 8 is a control surface for PT but it is also a stand alone mixer. Would I still need to get another mixer to get sound output from the midi devices and my turntables and to record into Pro Tools?

[kcurry]

No, it's not a stand-alone mixer. It is a stand-alone control surface in the sense that it can be used with non-PT software. There are no channel-inputs on the Command|8, so there's nothing to mix. You are probably thinking of the 002, which it appears can be used as a stand-alone mixer, as well as a controller.

[The Wiz497]

You're right, I'm confusing the Command 8 with the Digi 002. But since the Digi 002 is a mixer, why am I not getting any sound from my midi devices and turntables? What is the correct way to connect my midi controller, mo phatt, mpc 1000 and turntables and mixer?

[funkdefino]

WOW!

Ok...

Do you own a Digi002 or a Digi002 Rack? or... Did you just buy the Command|8 with no Digi002 Rack or otherwise?

[The Wiz497]

I own a Digi002, not the rack. I was confusing the Command 8 with the 002. I apologize for the confusion, but hey, what do you expect from rookies?

[funkdefino]

Ok. Good!

I am not familiar with stand alone mode. I have a digi002 rack. I'm not sure why you would want to throw away the software for this purpose, but... to each his own.

I think your questions would be answered in the PTLE forum. Be care full you will get a few laughs, but someone will eventually help you.

http://duc.digidesign.com/postlist.php?Cat=&Board=UBB32

Good Luck!

[kcurry]

Is that quote about the .38 in your signature from a film or something?

[funkdefino]

Yes it's from the movie Mister Mom.