Aphex USB 500 guys - Would this work?

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Aphex USB 500 guys - Would this work?

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So, Now that I have Aphex USB500 for my conversion/inputs/monitoring/etc.

I want to use it to insert hardware into my tracks.

Would the Radial Shuttle insert work for this? Just throw it in a slot, and plug something into the ins and outs, bang. right? (assuming I know how to do that in reaper, and adjust shit for latency)

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Are you sure you even need that? You're talking about using stuff as a hardware insert while mixing, correct?

If I'm not mistaken...you can do that with the switches in the back.
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[video]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3f7GREF9VEU[/video]

http://www.aphex.com/resources/pdf/USB- ... nserts.pdf
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Sex,

I'm talking about using non-500 series stuff though. like a line level rack unit.

Does that make sense?

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BroSlinger wrote:Sex,

I'm talking about using non-500 series stuff though. like a line level rack unit.

Does that make sense?

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Makes sense...yes.

I don't see why it wouldn't work? I saw something similar on GS about someone trying to do something to that nature.

I wonder if there's a way to set it up to where you go USB in to a module, then output to the external gear, and back into another module input...

Might be worth e-mailing Aphex to see if there's a way to do it without buying more shit?
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BroSlinger wrote:Sex,

I'm talking about using non-500 series stuff though. like a line level rack unit.

Does that make sense?

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Makes sense...yes.

I don't see why it wouldn't work? I saw something similar on GS about someone trying to do something to that nature.

I wonder if there's a way to set it up to where you go USB in to a module, then output to the external gear, and back into another module input...

Might be worth e-mailing Aphex to see if there's a way to do it without buying more shit?


I'm having trouble seeing how it would work.

Are you saying to plug a rack unit into the pair of XLR jacks that are on one channel?
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BroSlinger wrote:I'm having trouble seeing how it would work.

Are you saying to plug a rack unit into the pair of XLR jacks that are on one channel?


No, I'm saying go from the output of a module into the RU, and then from the RU to the input of another module (with no actual modules inserted). No clue if it would work...just riffin' here.
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I never knew you even needed special hardware to do this :lol:

I thought you could just go interface output > fx hardware > back in to an input.....no?
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I would just e-mail Aphex tho...I dunno WTF I'm talking about 40% of the time...
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What you're saying makes sense. It has connected in my brain.

Now, I just need to get this thing hooked up. :lol:
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BroSlinger wrote:What you're saying makes sense. It has connected in my brain.

Now, I just need to get this thing hooked up. :lol:


Best of luck. I'd try it, but I have no outboard gear. (Well I have some shitty comps I use for live sound, but I wouldn't dare use them in the Studio)

Really tempted to pick up a couple DBX 560a's while SW has them on sale.
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Did you mess with this yet? Interested to see how/if it worked....
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Man, I have no time right now. Painting the bachelor pad. Watching the voice. Working. I don't even know if I can make this happen with the cables I have. Fuckin xlr.
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Is this just to make the outboard effect easily switched on and out?
I'm not really seeing what it does for the it probably costs.
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What?

I want to insert hardware that isn't 500 series.

Sex panther says I may be able to do it with the xlr jacks on the back.

I haven't had a chance to try yet.
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Ok - bear with me, I'm slow.....

Doesn't the 500 stuff still have regular inputs/props on both ends of the chain?
Or does this let you insert it somewhere at a specific point mid-chain?
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do you mean the modules or the unit itself?
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Ok, I'll see myself out, I don't even know enough to ask intelligent questions..,...
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