How I record hardware synths (with Ableton live example)
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Published 2021-02-12
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All Comments (21)
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There's another way of recording synths (using the "External Instrument" device). I discuss that in this followup video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUZjnbLK3EY&lc=UgzrhJQBeZJ7eJApM014AaABAg
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Kinda weird, really, how there are SOOO many tutorials, guides and walkthroughs for music gear and software but barely any which describe how to use them with each other. This here was much appreciated, thanks!
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This is literally one of the most helpful videos I have ever watched related to music. You explained it so clearly, and the grouping of the track and the way you set up up helped me make SUCH a breakthrough, I was so stuck, I was trying to get a Minilab and a CRAVE to work live in Ableton and I had given up, nothing else online helped, this was such a lifesaver, thank you!!!
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Watched 20 different tutorials on this topic, yours was the most thorough & it helped me immensely. You rule dude!
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This tutorial was exactly what I needed to be able to record a sequenced patch in my Microfreak, in to Ableton, without the weird tempo sync issue I was having. Thank you.
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Useful info, nicely edited, and delivered in a low-key style. Man that's refreshing. Thanks.
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What a coincidence. Today, I was just trying to solve the workflow with my HW synths, which is also the Micro, plus the OG Korg Minilogue, and I was getting super frustrated about it. I realized that I truly hate fiddling with the VST synths and I have much more fun with my real ones. But simultaneously I like using MIDI because of the flexibility it gives you. This video is a knowledge bomb that just solved it for me. Thanks!
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Well made and jam packed video. Thank you from someone who has been recording at home for a few years. Served as a solid refresher course.
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Massively helpful walkthrough, Dave. Thanks!
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Ive been looking for this THE WHOLE TIME OMG RIGHT TO IT!
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What a wonderful video! Many thanks for the clear explanation and sharing your journey with us. Greetings from Spain, Javi Serrano
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wow, that tip you showed about saving the channel templates is one of the most awesome tips I've found about Ableton. I didn't know you could do that. Thanks!
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this is a great overview of a lot of the more granular skills and tasks required in using Ableton, it's good to get an overview that is also very detailed, fleeting insights into the artist's process and organisation skills are great.
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Dave, this video was pivotal for me. Thanks.
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David! aweeesome! Last time I checked - like .... couple of months back - you had 5k subscribers. Now is at 11.5k. Still not as many as you deserve. Congrats! love it
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This information has helped me out so much.. I've been buying a lot of analogue synth lately + drum machines. I've been a licenced Ableton user since V8. Always wanted to have the best of both worlds. Great video my brother. 🙏
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You're an empathic teacher.. I am just getting into digital recording after years of using a studio so I am flying blind.. thanks for a great video..
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Thank you, thank you!! I've been trying to find this out for some time. Really appreciated your step-by-step approach 🎉
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le parfait tuto pour ABLETON Live Start version (without that external instrument) ! very helpful. Thank you David.
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Regarding your cable issues: Using a USB cable and audio cables simultaneously creates two ground paths between computer and synth (a ground loop). The MIDI connection on the other hand is usually optically isolated so only the only ground path to the PC is through the audio cables. Try to switch to MIDI + audio cables if you run into noise issues again! You can also get USB isolators which do the same thing to the USB connection - very handy to have one around.
