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Multi-track audio (or digital) output from PC
SiliconWizard:
So, software-wise, on Windows, I'd suggest REAPER. On Linux, either REAPER or Ardour.
For the audio interface, it depends on your budget, which I don't know anything about. If you have a tight budget, I could suggest the Behringer interfaces: either the UMC404HD, or the UMC1820 for more inputs and outputs. Cheap stuff for the specs. Not all Behringer gear is good, but those two have good reviews.
SilverSolder:
One pitfall with multi channel audio cards is that not all the channels have the same quality, necessarily. Sometimes they skimp on the rear channels compared to main front ones, things like that.
themadhippy:
If youve got the budget https://www.lynxstudio.com/ make some rather nice gear.
Bassman59:
--- Quote from: ricko_uk on July 26, 2020, 05:09:34 pm ---Hi,
what is the best solution to have multiple audio tracks generated for example in audacity (or other software) to be output to separate outputs? I am not talking about stereo, but many more, say 4 or 5 mono outputs (or even stereo).
Many thanks :)
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There are dozens of multi-channel audio interfaces from MOTU, Mackie, Apollo, PreSonus, Focusrite, RME, Apogee, Avid and others. Each output channel can be individually assigned but they are all synchronized. Some of them ship with a DAW package, like Digital Performer, Audio Desk, ProTools First or Tracktion that support multichannel output. Apple Logic and Reaper are not free but they do support multichannel output.
Basically, in the DAW you set up buses for each output. Then you assign a track to a bus, and hence an output. Load audio files into the tracks, off you go.
ricko_uk:
Thank you all, plenty of very interesting and usefull infos! :)
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