Roland Mx-1 pc input and Reason? Anyone?

[Re8et]

Currently looking into the Roland Mx-1 mixer specifications years on later its release date.
Its quirky. 4 Usb inputs that only works with Roland gear.
A digital channel only input, which I would consider as my go-to channel where to plug in Reason out through a basic sound interface.
But no. Or yes...?
A dedicated pc usb input with a dedicated channel where to hook up your laptop and run Reason.

Here we go*. What to do with the pc input channel if not hooking up a pc with Reason?
Experience anyone? How the thing even work?


*I am looking at some second hand units, evaluating the quirks and schmecks of this thing in an out.

[EnochLight]

Currently looking into the Roland Mx-1 mixer specifications years on later its release date.
Its quirky. 4 Usb inputs that only works with Roland gear.
A digital channel only input, which I would consider as my go-to channel where to plug in Reason out through a basic sound interface.
But no. Or yes...?
A dedicated pc usb input with a dedicated channel where to hook up your laptop and run Reason.

Here we go*. What to do with the pc input channel if not hooking up a pc with Reason?
Experience anyone? How the thing even work?


*I am looking at some second hand units, evaluating the quirks and schmecks of this thing in an out.

I've got the Roland MX-1. Using it on a Windows machine. Here's my thoughts:

• Audio drivers are ASIO and latency is decent in Reason.
• It acts as a USB audio interface as an option, and for that - it functions well.
• As a "performance mixer", there is simply nothing else like it - top in its class.
• As a "mastering mixer", I'd look elsewhere.
• The 4 USB inputs work fantastic - with select Roland gear (Aria gear officially). Passes audio and MIDI for my Roland System 8, TB-3, and TR-8 just great. It is NOT compatible with other manufacturers for USB audio, which is literally my only complaint.
• That said, it has the equivalent of 3 stereo inputs for analog gear, but it's split over a single stereo mini input and 4 quarter inch inputs (it also has an effects send/return via RCA jacks).
• Effects are freaking awesome and a blast to play with - especially for live performances! Lots of stutter effects, bit crusher, distortion, reverb, etc.
• PC input is a permanent audio return from your PC. If you don't want to use it, then don't use it. No biggie.
• It triggers and syncs to select Roland gear, so it acts as a transport trigger and effects sequencer (and can control tempo).
• Pretty blinky LED's.

I love my MX-1. It's a permanent part of my standalone workstation, but I send Reason to it often (and yes - you can sync Reason to it as well)!

[O1B]

Two more Pluses..
A - The Mastering BUTTON. Nice. Highs.
2 - Linkable channels - and -
D - The Filters.... Lord, the Filters!

Love my MX-1!

[EnochLight]

Two more Pluses..
A - The Mastering BUTTON. Nice. Highs.
2 - Linkable channels - and -
D - The Filters.... Lord, the Filters!

Love my MX-1!

(I hate that you can't post GIF's here)
http://nympheas.org/p/aria_workstation.gif

Oh yes - the filters are a blast! Weird about that embedded GIF - kept coming up blank for me when I tried to post it. Thanks for the save!

[O1B]

No Problemo! im Glad all is well with you!

Two more Pluses..
A - The Mastering BUTTON. Nice. Highs.
2 - Linkable channels - and -
D - The Filters.... Lord, the Filters!

Love my MX-1!

Oh yes - the filters are a blast! Weird about that embedded GIF - kept coming up blank for me when I tried to post it. Thanks for the save!

[Carlo Vento]

Two more Pluses..
A - The Mastering BUTTON. Nice. Highs.
2 - Linkable channels - and -
D - The Filters.... Lord, the Filters!

Love my MX-1!

Oh yes - the filters are a blast! Weird about that embedded GIF - kept coming up blank for me when I tried to post it. Thanks for the save!

Hey EnochLight,

I’ve seen your post above and it’s seems like a potential ray of sunshine for me.

I’ve just become a new member of the board (even though I’m a long time Reason user) specifically looking for help on using Reason with the MX-1. I just can’t seem to figure it out.

I bought the MX-1 about 45 days ago and I’m so frustrated that I’m thinking of returning it. The only thing that keeps me from doing so is the fact that I feel the error is a lack of knowledge on my end.

There are three things I want to accomplish when utilizing the MX-1 with Reason and I’m praying someone on this board can help me out. Believe I have searched many, MANY websites and have gotten nowhere so far, so this is my last resort.
Therefore, I truly appreciate any and all help given.

The three things I want to be able to accomplish with the MX-1 in Reason in order of importance to me are:

1. I want to be able to record the MFX of the MX-1 onto an existing Reason channel. For an easy example, let’s say I want to record the MX-1’s scatter function on an already automated Thor Synth channel. I understand that there’s not a straightforward way to do this, but there is a way nonetheless. Please help!

2. I want to be able to record in the same way as above however, this time using the MX-1’s send/return function. For example, let’s say I have an effect pedal connected to the MX-1’s send/return and I want to utilize it to record the effects from the pedal onto an already automated Thor Synth channel. Again, please help!

3. I want to be able to record my hardware into Reason.

Any and all help would be greatly appreciated guys. I’m really at the end of my rope with this : (

[EnochLight]

Oh yes - the filters are a blast! Weird about that embedded GIF - kept coming up blank for me when I tried to post it. Thanks for the save!

Hey EnochLight,

I’ve seen your post above and it’s seems like a potential ray of sunshine for me.

I’ve just become a new member of the board (even though I’m a long time Reason user) specifically looking for help on using Reason with the MX-1. I just can’t seem to figure it out.

I bought the MX-1 about 45 days ago and I’m so frustrated that I’m thinking of returning it. The only thing that keeps me from doing so is the fact that I feel the error is a lack of knowledge on my end.

There are three things I want to accomplish when utilizing the MX-1 with Reason and I’m praying someone on this board can help me out. Believe I have searched many, MANY websites and have gotten nowhere so far, so this is my last resort.
Therefore, I truly appreciate any and all help given.

The three things I want to be able to accomplish with the MX-1 in Reason in order of importance to me are:

1. I want to be able to record the MFX of the MX-1 onto an existing Reason channel. For an easy example, let’s say I want to record the MX-1’s scatter function on an already automated Thor Synth channel. I understand that there’s not a straightforward way to do this, but there is a way nonetheless. Please help!

2. I want to be able to record in the same way as above however, this time using the MX-1’s send/return function. For example, let’s say I have an effect pedal connected to the MX-1’s send/return and I want to utilize it to record the effects from the pedal onto an already automated Thor Synth channel. Again, please help!

3. I want to be able to record my hardware into Reason.

Any and all help would be greatly appreciated guys. I’m really at the end of my rope with this : (

So… in a nutshell your MX1 serves as an audio interface when you have it connected to your computer. It should show up as such in Reason as an option under the audio settings. Check off all of the available channels, and anything connected to your MX1 should be able to be assigned as audio channels in Reason (so you can record them). Pretty simples.

[Edwar80]

Hi, I'm using the mx1 with Reason but for the life of me I can't figure out how to use the reason aux send effects once I've routed an instrument to the mx1 outputs. Any help would make my day