# Least Expensive Route

**URL:** <https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/least-expensive-route/53702>\
**Category:** General Discussion\
**Tags:** m-audio, novation, twitch, production-tips, ableton\
**Created:** [February 22, 2013, 1:51pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/least-expensive-route/53702 "2013-02-22T13:51:04Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![cpetticrew](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/cpetticrew/32/10391_2.png) [@cpetticrew](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/cpetticrew)\
**Post date:** [February 22, 2013, 1:51pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/least-expensive-route/53702/1 "2013-02-22T13:51:04Z")

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**Least Expensive Route**

So lets get this clear before people start jumping on this thread bashing me and saying I hate when people buy gear and then dont know how to use it. I grew up in a drumming household and have recently turned to the amazing side of DJing. Recently I have been wanting to start producing some of my own tracks. The wonderfull fiance that I have went out and purchased me a M-Audio Venom Synth along with some TRS to XLR cables. (the ones the service rep told her I needed to hook up to my KRK’s) Well those cables work just fine and dandy but cant be plugged in when using my Novation Twitch thorough my KRK’s. I have the feeling that im going to have to get a mixer of some sort. I didnt know if there was a cheaper way to go possibly using either interface from the twitch or venom to allow both to be played at the same time. Like I said im new to producing and with being a drummer never really had to run cables other then to a mixer. Any input would help as im looking to expand my knowledge. Thanks

Also if a mixer is the only route i’m up for unput on what people feel would be the best mixer to get the job done without a hefty price tag. I can figure this all out myself I just like the input from users who have way more knowledge then I do.

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**Author:** ![loverocket](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/loverocket/32/11391_2.png) [@loverocket](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/loverocket)\
**Post date:** [February 22, 2013, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/least-expensive-route/53702/2 "2013-02-22T14:26:38Z")

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You can get one of these: [Amazon.com](http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-502-XENYX502-5-Channel-Mixer/dp/B000J5UEGQ/ref=sr_1_6?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1361543219&sr=1-6)

Run the Twitch into the TAPE input. (You can control levels from the Twitch)

Question: How are you running a mono Venom output into two speakers?

You might want to read this: [http://rane.com/note109.html](http://rane.com/note109.html)

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**Author:** ![cpetticrew](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/cpetticrew/32/10391_2.png) [@cpetticrew](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/cpetticrew)\
**Post date:** [February 25, 2013, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/least-expensive-route/53702/3 "2013-02-25T18:39:39Z")

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I just bit the bullet and went ahead and picked up a mixer which was what I figured I would have to do. Heres the one I picked up cheap: [Amazon.com: Behringer Xenyx 1002fx Premium 10-Input 2-Bus Mixer With Xenyx Mic Preamps, British Eqs And 24-Bit Multi-Fx Processor : Musical Instruments](http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-XENYX-1002FX-10-Channel-Mixer/dp/B000J5SYPY/ref=cm_cr_pr_sims_t)