DJing with Ableton - Cue output

nex · Post by **nex** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 3:48 pm

sthup guys, wondering if anyone could give me a hand setting up ableton for DJing. I'm using an alesis IO|2 external soundcard and trying to figure out how to get my headphones playing cued tracks seperately from my speakers...

Seems like I've only got 2 outputs (left n right) from the Alesis, which means I can't send the track preview to my headphones unless I go for some wacky mono setup. The phones input on the audio interface is too big for my standard 3mm (or usb) headphones, but if I get an adapter would that do the trick? Or is there some easier way to get this sorted?

Cheers

Disco Nutter · Post by **Disco Nutter** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 4:03 pm

Yeah, i'm also looking for a tip on how to separate cue and stuff from my M-Audio Audiophile 2496 but still no luck

djake · Post by **djake** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:16 pm

the ableton forum proberly has the answer, or someone on there will

kingcannibal · Post by **kingcannibal** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:45 pm

i worked out how to do it once, but i found it a total pain in the arse and ditched it.

casioboy · Post by **casioboy** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 3:21 pm

OOk,
I've been taking a look at your interface, and as you have two (L/R outs + a SPDIF out) that means that you have at least two stereo outs.
I would follow this steps:

1º Open preferences and go to audio.
2º Click on the output config button.
3º Enable both stereo outs.
4º close preferences.
5º go to I/O (view -> in & out)
6º select master out (i would select 1/2) select CUE out (3/4)
7º click on the the blue button that says "solo"
8º done!

I hope it helps, if you have any other doubt, just ask.

DJing with Ableton - Cue output

DJing with Ableton - Cue output

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