So I love FL Studio but I am curious about the 3D sound options that come with the latest version of Logic Pro X so I thought I would try a change in the workflow - still composing in FL Studio but then exporting stems to Logic for Mastering. Background After my previous test with... Continue Reading →
Is now the time to replace my aging PC Music setup with an Apple M1 Mac Mini?
So my current setup for music has served me well for almost 5 years: HP Omen Desktop PC (released in February 2017), i5-7400, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD (more details here for those interested) However, I have noticed recently that it has been struggling on some of my larger projects and I am starting to think... Continue Reading →
Automating adding plugins for the SSL UC1 Every track at once by using a single button!
SSL UF8ELGATO STREAMDECK The UF8 has a great keyboard macro feature that is both able to communicate directly with your DAW and also utilise DAW keyboard shortcuts. the latter is used here to add the SSL Channel Strip to each track. The 360 software allows you to add an assortment of command types to play... Continue Reading →
My Control Surface doesn’t have an extender available – what options do I have?
Nowadays a lot of manufacturers recognise that over time musicians and producers alike are going to want to move up from the initial 8 mixer tracks that come as a part of their control surface and move up to 16, 24 or 32 tracks. But what if your Control Surface manufacturer doesn't make an extender... Continue Reading →
Euphonix / AVID MC Mix Control Surface with FL Studio
After installing the Eucon Client service and the "EU Control" it was relatively easy to get the Mix working over an ethernet connection to my PC (literally just an ethernet cable from the back of my PC into the back of the Mix). The Control software for the mix and other AVID/Euphonix devices I should... Continue Reading →
“Rude Solo” to “Rude Selected Track” \\:-)
So the original Mackie Controllers all have a "rude solo" light which is described in the manual as follows: "If you work on a mixer that has a SOLO function with no indicator lights, and you happen to forget you're in SOLO, you can easily be tricked into thinking that some-thing is wrong with your... Continue Reading →
An unusual MCU /EMAGIC (Mackie Control Universal) project?
Using an old EMAGIC MCU as an extender
Mackie MCU – Updating Firmware (PC)
I have an original Mackie MCU (not the pro) that was displaying "version 2.0" on booting. I wanted to utilise the latest firmware (version 2.12 which is available here) There are lots of ways to do this but this worked for me first time: Download the free Midi-Ox software and install it on your PC... Continue Reading →
Sourcing the best client to control your DAW with Touch Portal
So having established how useful I believe the "Touch Portal" app will be in my personal music workflow I decided I wanted to have a dedicated "client" positioned alongside my Control Surface to take over duties (for the most part) from my phone. Credit to the developers they have bean able to maintain compatibility with... Continue Reading →
SSL UF8 360 Technology – How can I get that for my own Control Surface & DAW?
So I have to say hats off to SSL for moving the DAW control surface forward with the UF8 (albeit while keeping one foot firmly in our Mackie compatible past). The UF8 is a delight to use and the integration of one aspect of the 360 software - keyboard macros "on steroids" -is executed really... Continue Reading →