Using an outboard FX unit with MOTU 2408 mkII

[DavidLunday]

I was wondering how I can use my Digitech Studioquad effects unit with my MOTU system? I want to try and use the reverbs on some of my drum samples instead of using the stock DP reverb as it doesn't sound very good on drums. Can I do this? I'm using the 2408 mk II. I would also like to know this in the future in case I decided to buy a nice Lexicon reverb rack. Thanks, Dave

[cmchamp]

Here's what I've done.
After tracks are recorded, assign each track to an aux, or bus, which is assigned to an analog output on the 2408. 3-8 would work best as you're monitoring 1-2. Send the signal through your EFX unit, back to an input on your 2408.

Set a track or 2 to record the EFX into your DAW.

I wouldn't recommend monitoring the EFX that way, but if you've got a project board, that would help with the monitoring.

Hope you got all that.