help to connect synths to bluebox!!

[lucapro]

Hi there, i’m new and total newbie regarding hardaware world.
i got 2 elektron (syntakt+digitone) and a typhon dread box to connect to my brand new bluebox.
Shall i connect them in stereo or mono?
if in stereo do i have to use 2 cables each synth?
As these synths are connected to each other midi to midi, can’t i just connect only one machine?
thank you for your support.

[lucapro]

[Lucas1010]

For Typhon, you can easily use a 1/8" (aka 3.5mm) stereo cable from headphone out into one of the stereo inputs using a cable like this -> https://1010music.com/product/3-5mm-trs-patch-cables.

For Elektron, you could do the same with a 1/4" to 1/8" (aka 6.35mm to 3.5mm) adapter using that same cable, or you can use a breakout cable like this -> https://1010music.com/product/35mm-m2m-635mm-breakout this will use the Left and Right outputs of the Elektron into one of the Bluebox stereo inputs.

[Steve]

The bluebox features six stereo inputs. You can connect a stereo source, using the correct cable, to any of the inputs (or outputs). The decision to use mono or stereo depends on you, your material, etc. MIDI is a separate issue. If you want the bluebox to function in sync with the other devices, connect MIDI to/from your other gear. Again, this depends on your setup, your needs, and your intended workflow.

[lucapro]

thanks a lot guys.
don’t i need to use all the 6 stereo inputs of the bluebox then? i thought that to be stereo i needed to connect two cables each like syntakt left and right channel, digitone left and right channel and typhon left and right channel in the 6 bluebox inputs

[Steve]

The inputs can be configured in the Track > B config menu. You can use all 6 inputs as mono or stereo. If you consider the cables Lucas1010 suggested you can connect a stereo source to a single input.

[lucapro]

thanks indeed for enlighten me as i saw many videos on youtube of people using all inputs holes for 3 machines, that’s why i got confused. i’ll go for the suggestion then.
but another quick question: if i connect the typhon throught the outputs or headphone is the same?

[Lucas1010]

Slightly different in that the headphone out has an amp to drive headphones. Though if you gain-stage properly you won't hear any difference.
Headphone output is the most simple way to interface many devices into the Bluebox and as long as you aren't clipping the input, you're good to go!

[lucapro]

so you mean i can even connect the elektrons in that way?

[Lucas1010]

Yep but in that case you'll need a 1/4" to 1/8" (aka 6.35mm to 3.5mm) headphone adapter.

[lucapro]

and i won’t lose any quality in terms of sound in theory right?soz for asking but i’m a freshie.thx

[lucapro]

quality for me is really important because i’m planning to produce music and record everything through the bluebox