Octatrack Mixer Question

Hi

This is my first post here. I just picked up an Octatack and A4. I super excited about the possibilities of these machines in my work flow.

I have a couple questions regarding the external inputs of the Octa.

  1. If I am using them as a mixer for external gear is the path all analog or is it getting converted (A/D) and then re-converted for the output?

  2. The 4 inputs come up as pairs A/B and C/D. Is it possible to us them as mono inputs and center pan them like on the A4? I don’t see this as an option in the mixer. I am trying to connect a couple more mono synths and I am already using the 2 on the A4.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks

1- if you use the DIR it should not get converted - if you use Thru, answer should blink on yes

2- yes you can. using Thru machines. From the mixer you only have 2 stereo pairs

Great!

Thanks for the info!

No way to use a mono input without the Thru machines?