KP3 Sampling Guitar and Mic in Mono

[ManaBelle]

I feel like this is a rookie problem, but I want the right solution

Im having annoying things with trying to get a stereo signal using my Mackie 802VLz4 and Kaos Pad as an AUX FX / Sampler. I want to get a stereo or dual mono signal going into the KP3 so it returns a stereo FX signal and samples on L and R.

I think the FX return in stereo but the KP3 is only sampling in mono when sending mic, monosynth and or guitar channels.

There is a trick on my mixer, if I plug in the right channel return only the Mackie auto doubles the mono signal, which is fine and no one notices live, but I know the FX then wouldn't be in stereo. I want to take advantage of the stereo fx and have my samples recording on both channels.

Should I just use a splitter on the Aux send? Thank you

[OpAmp]

Hi,

For what it's worth...

Typically an effect unit like the KP3 will take in mono signal at the MIC input and apply effects to it which slightly differs between L and R at the output, creating a full (virtual) stereo image.
When using the stereo line in, it depends a bit on the chosen effect, some have clear distinct L/R audio paths, others will do cross talk between L/R, others mix first the input signal down to mono, apply the effect and then spread it back again in separate slightly different L and R.

The aux output of the Mackie is mono, so no need to to buy a splitter, it will be mono anyway.

If you really want a stereo signal from the Mackie into the KP, your best option according to me is to set a channel to use the ALT 3/4 outputs, which then goes into line in of the KP.

Have fun.

[ManaBelle]

Thank Youre right the FX do come out both channels, but the sampling was in mono, I didn't want to use the alt 3/4 function because its eats up the mute buttons gives me less flexibility overall. I need the aux mixing knobs on all the channels as well. I also need all my channels for instruments as its a small mixer. I thought the AUX send was a stereo TRS but I've never been able to get a stereo out signal from it, however, I've also never outputted anything thats in stereo. So I solved it by using a mono 1/4 to 2 x female rca adapter plugged into the aux out. Feel kinda dumb because i tried that before but somehow it was still mono...the KP3 is sampling and returning on both channels now.

Sometimes you just need to talk it out lol

[ManaBelle]

Does anyone out there have specific experience with this mixer and a Kaos Pad as external sampler for live instruments? and live loop performance?