So many cables are needed to run my beloved Korg Volcas and as I acquire more Volcas the need for cables also grows. I don't really need to write a blog post about this subject but all too often, I like to write a post just to have a repository for useful links if that makes any sense to anyone but me...
In order to listen your Volcas loudly, every single one has to be plugged into something to make them louder- such as computer speakers or the aux input of a Bluetooth or car stereo. That's easily done when it is one that needs amplification but what do you do if you need to listen to two or four of them? You have to have a mixer to ..erm mix the audio.
Here's a cheap one that will work: https://amzn.to/32xHjsW
But you will need adapter to get the phone plug from 1/4 inch to 1/8th inch. The one I use at home is this one and I like it: https://amzn.to/2JXmy1d
But those aren't portable- like at all. As I was watching Volca jam sessions on youtube(video below), I saw this dude using an Altoids tin as a mixer and he linked to an Instructable showing you how to make them. After checking it out, I asked unto myself, "Self, the whole thing is just resisters! Why can't I just ditch the can and make it a cable?" And I did just that.
I started making them in my factory(living room) in Connecticut.
And since I already making and selling wooden stand for the Volca, it made sense to make the mixers available to anyone who wants to purchase them.
I currently have only a two channel version available but I have materials on the way to make 3 and 4 channel mixers soon. These are passive mixers so they require no power and are non adjustable. One uses the volume know on ones Volca to adjust the mix. These mixers are not suggested for use with non amplifying headphones as part of the design inherently makes the volume output lower.
See my promo here:
Dude's jam session where I learned of this wonderful design:
https://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Tin-18-Stereo-Mixer/
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