Need more analog inputs for my soundcard!

[Evil_Dali]

First of all, I'd like to say a word of praise for the people in this forum because this is not the first time I've asked technical questions here and I've always had some good answers for my problems

So, my problem is following:
I use Korg EMX and FL Studio to make music and I learned that my Korg has two separate set of audio outs, which means that you could program some of the drum parts or synth parts to separate audio out and it makes it possible to use outboard (in this case FL Studios) effects on chosen sounds from Korg individually (otherwise they'd effect the whole package). This would be awesome since Korg itself has only 3 effect slots which can limit things a bit. However, my soundcard (RME Babyface) has only 2 analog inputs for incoming sound and in this situation I would need 4. Is there any way to expand Babyfaces analog inputs to 4 or is there any other way to go around this? It seems like a good soundcard otherwise so I hope there's some solution.

Thank you

Edit: It does have 10 digital inputs though, is there a way to use these in some way?

[Libra]

In short, no. Not unless you have those outputs on the korg. Otherwise you could solo each part on the korg, record, solo the other one, record and you then have both parts to play with,.

[Evil_Dali]

Ah, what I meant was that Korg does have two sets of L/R outputs and it is possible to program parts to one or the other. The problem is that the soundcard I have has only 2 analogue inputs, so is it possible to expand that somehow or "convert" those digital inputs it has somehow (I read something about this but I'm really not a gearhead so that's why I'm asking)

[societyloser1]

If you're going to use more hardware in the future, it's probably a good idea to buy another soundcard.
2 inputs is a bore, on secondhand sites you will find relative good soundcards for not that much money! Check it out

[ARTFX]

I'm having the same problem, I have 4 analog inputs but because of my recent hardware rack purchases I now need at least 6 analog inputs. No other solution than upgrading the soundcard. Might as well get a nice MOTU card with rackmounts so it can sit nicely in the rack together with the other hardware.

[virks]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_mixer

[fragments]

I'm having the same problem, I have 4 analog inputs but because of my recent hardware rack purchases I now need at least 6 analog inputs. No other solution than upgrading the soundcard. Might as well get a nice MOTU card with rackmounts so it can sit nicely in the rack together with the other hardware.

MOTU for life.

Also you can dasiy chain dem bitches...


But also, I agree...getting a little project mixer would be a less expensive solution. Yamaha, SoundCraft, Mackie, Allen and Heath...take yer pick...if you want to go budget Berhinger or Peavy will sort you as well.