Performing with Limitations: How to Perform Using Live and a Computer Keyboard
Performing with Limitations: How to Perform Using Live and a Computer Keyboard During these wild times, it’s been a delight to see musicians worldwide adapt and overcome. We’ve been ushered in a new era of live streaming with artists’ courses, live performances, and even music festivals. This being the new state of things, not all of us have elaborate performance rigs to showcase our music. This article will show you how to set up your Live session to perform music using only your laptop keyboard. This article is borrowed from a class developed by Yeuda Ben-Atar for Moorpark College and Calarts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Special thanks goes to Nathan Bowen(Moorpark College), Jordan Hochenbaum(Calarts) and Javad Butha(Ableton) for making this happen. divider style=”clear” Ableton Keyboard Layout Your computer Keyboard can be used as a MIDI controller in Ableton. First, turn on the Computer MIDI Keyboard. Up to Live …
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Loopback Audio – Virtual Audio Routing
Loopback Audio – Virtual Audio Routing With all the social distancing recently, a lot of people have been forced to work from home. Video calls, classes, lessons – so many things have been forced onto the computer to be conducted via the internet. Well, this week we’re going to give you the rundown on an essential audio tool – Loopback Audio. Loopback Audio is a tool that lets you create virtual routing on your computer. It was created as a follow-up to the infamous Soundflower plugin. Soundflower still exists in its original form, but the creator no longer provides support, that’s where Rogue Amoeba’s Loopback comes in. Continue below to learn more about the application! su_box title=”Loopback Audio Rating: 9/10″ style=”glass” box_color=”#333333″ su_row su_column size=”1/2″ Pros: – Incredibly easy to use – works with most applications – flexible routing – works in background /su_column su_column size=”1/2″ Cons: – audio …
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Waves Audio Mod Multirack – Modulate Your Waves Distortion FX
Waves Audio Mod Multirack – Modulate Your Waves Distortion FX “MultiMod Rack is the next level in distortion processing and effects. It’s a 3-slot rack that accepts all of Waves’ newest distortion plugins – Abbey Road Saturator, Berzerk, and MDMX Fuzz, Overdrive & Screamer” Waves just released the follow-up plugin to their recent slew of distortion plugins – Mod Multirack. This plugin acts as a multi-effects chain that you can configure three slots and modulate. You even have multiband control over that modulation! It’s a fun plugin that we had the pleasure of checking out so read the overview below! su_box title=”Waves Audio Mod Multirack Rating: 9/10″ style=”glass” box_color=”#333333″ su_row su_column size=”1/2″ Pros: – can assign plenty of modulation – Five modulators that are quite flexible – lots of preset shapes to insert into modulators /su_column su_column size=”1/2″ Cons: – Crossover frequency locked into the order of the effects chain /su_column su_divider top=”no” divider_color=”#d2d2d2″ …
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Should I Buy It? – XLN Audio XO Review
Should I Buy It? – XLN Audio XO Review What’s happening, everyone! As COVID-19 (coronavirus) quarantines start to go in effect and keep you indoors, we’re here to keep you entertained. This week Yeuda takes a look at the brand-spanking-new XO from XLN Audio. XO is a drum sampler, sequencer, mixer, and sound designer in one. It’s an incredibly innovative approach to sampling and we’re super stoked to share our review with you. Watch the video below, and read our breakdown below that. su_youtube_advanced url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPy_a3RrCpQ&t=577s” width=”400″ height=”200″ rel=”no” modestbranding=”yes” su_divider su_box title=”XLN Audio XO Rating: 9.5/10″ style=”glass” box_color=”#333333″ su_row su_column size=”1/2″ Pros: – Unique approach to Drum Sequencing and sample management – Easy switch of your drum kit to a different similar sounding samples – You can load your own samples – Flexible, deep sequencer combined the sample switching technology /su_column su_column size=”1/2″ Cons: – Can’t change …
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Should I Buy It? – Sugarbytes Looperator Review
Should I Buy It? – Sugarbytes Looperator Review In this week’s edition of Should I Buy It? Yeuda takes a look at Sugarbytes’ Looperator plugin. It’s an older “effects sequencer” plugin but has always been a classic so we wanted to dive in and give you our opinion. Watch the video review below, and read the score breakdown below that. su_youtube_advanced url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98YhfqfxxFM&feature=youtu.be” width=”400″ height=”200″ rel=”no” modestbranding=”yes” su_divider top=”no” divider_color=”#d2d2d2″ size=”1″ su_box title=”Sugarbytes Looperator Rating: 9/10″ style=”glass” box_color=”#333333″ su_row su_column size=”1/2″ Pros: – The interface is well made – Results are immediate and fun – Easy to customize and experiment while also delivered a massive amount of presets. /su_column su_column size=”1/2″ Cons: – Effects are nothing revolutionary and you might already have a similar tool in your arsenal /su_column su_divider top=”no” divider_color=”#d2d2d2″ size=”1″ This is a powerful plugin to have and is very straightforward to use. We would definitely recommend …
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Should I Buy It? – Arturia Pigments 2
Should I Buy It? – Arturia Pigments 2 Yeuda takes a look at the second version of Arturia’s original softsynth – Pigments. Arturia has always been known for its killer hardware and incredible synth emulations, so it makes sense that Pigments holds up the reputation. It’s a truly unique plugin that we were stoked to review. Watch the review video below, and read our rating breakdown below that! su_youtube_advanced url=”https://youtu.be/komyMLkVReM” width=”400″ height=”200″ rel=”no” modestbranding=”yes” su_box title=”Pigments 2 Rating: 9/10″ style=”glass” box_color=”#333333″ su_row su_column size=”1/2″ Pros: – Intuitive interface – Deep modulation system – Combine modulation sources for endless shape variation – Micro Tuning with the option to load .scl files – MPE support – Granular sampler engine if fun to use and sounds great /su_column su_column size=”1/2″ Cons: – Built-In Effects can benefit from a Guitar Amp Simulator and more extended distortion algorithms – Wave shaping oscillator effects …
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