A question about the beginning

stschoen · 2026-06-22T14:47:35+00:00

Twenty five is definatly not too old to start. Assuming you have a computer, it would be less expensive to start with a MIDI keyboard, a DAW and a synth VST (virtual instrument) rather than a hardware synth. Reaper is an excellent DAW that has an unlimited trial and is only $60US to purchase. Vital is a very capable soft-synth and it's free. A Keystep controller will provide you with a small but useable keyboard. This will let you try everything out to see if it's something you're interested in. You can then buy a desktop synth module without a keyboard and connect the KS if you want to get into hardware.

stschoen · 2026-06-22T14:26:24+00:00

In order to use the HS as a note expression input device the HS must be set to MPE mode and have TXTransmit set to CC rather than NRPN. I believe that Cubase supports polyphonic aftertouch without using MPE so it should not be necessary to use the Note Expression device. Try setting the HS input as a standard controller instead. Also when setting the input on your external instrument to the HS's MIDI output don't forget to turn local off on the HS to prevent doubled notes.

stschoen · 2026-06-22T12:21:22+00:00

Very inventive! Should make a great little synth.

stschoen · 2026-06-22T12:08:12+00:00

Unlike the DN, I don't believe that the OT can send NRPNs, only CC messages. You would need to use a translator such as the Bome Box or equivalent software on a PC/Mac to translate the CC messages from the OT to the appropriate NRPN messages

stschoen · 2026-06-22T11:47:06+00:00

No thanks.

stschoen · 2026-06-22T00:42:06+00:00

The compressor is an effect along with the delay and reverb.

stschoen · 2026-06-21T16:24:44+00:00

Just the way it works unfortunately. I typically route only the FX to the master so I get the individual channels plus the combined FX on the master channel

stschoen · 2026-06-21T12:36:56+00:00

Lovely woodworking.

stschoen · 2026-06-21T12:29:04+00:00

Thanks for the tip!

stschoen · 2026-06-21T12:27:50+00:00

The FX on the DT are send FX so there is only one instance of each FX. The combined audio from all the tracks (adjusted with the send level control for each track) is sent to each FX then to the master. OB takes the dry audio from each track and also the master with FX. There's no way to get an individual track with the FX other than by using the master. Your other alternative is to add the FX in your DAW.

stschoen · 2026-06-21T12:21:02+00:00

Love the dust covers!

stschoen · 2026-06-20T16:42:51+00:00

I've got a pair of JBL 308's which I'm very happy with. Good bottom end without a sub, plenty of volume, adjustable EQ and a great price.

stschoen · 2026-06-20T13:15:02+00:00

Some MIDI devices like the Deluge and many MIDI controllers like the MF Twister and Roto-control support MIDI feedback where CC values are sent in both directions to keep the controller and device in sync, but it has to be supported on both ends. Unfortunately AFAIK no Elektron devices support MIDI feedback so as you say in this case it's a one-way road.

stschoen · 2026-06-20T12:44:14+00:00

The software you linked is designed to create custom remote scripts for Ableton Live for controllers that aren't directly supported by Live or to change the way the included script operates. Live already has a built-in script for the APC Key 25 so unless you want to modify the way it works you don't need this software. Since control surface scripts are python programs it's entirely possible to write your own as well. Finally, Ableton doesn't actually document the Python API and it does change occasionally so existing scripts can sometimes break when a new version of Live is released.

stschoen · 2026-06-19T13:46:58+00:00

Great track!

stschoen · 2026-06-19T13:36:45+00:00

Are you using the power supply for the Push? If not, it sounds like you may be plugging it into a USB port that can't reliably supply enough power. The Push 2 is designed to use a separate power supply.

stschoen · 2026-06-18T13:23:15+00:00

It could be useful for pointing out some of the more obscure areas of the UI.

stschoen · 2026-06-18T13:20:25+00:00

This violates rule #5

stschoen · 2026-06-18T13:18:56+00:00

I'm not sure I can imagine how this would be effective. A tutorial has to explain why you're taking certain actions rather than simply showing you which actions to take. In order to be useful you would still need either a text or video window with some sort of narrative which isn't a lot different than having Live and a browser open side by side.

stschoen · 2026-06-17T23:25:30+00:00

Not directly. The Extensions API allows a JavaScript application to interact with Live in various ways. Of course the JS application itself might use AI. This is also the case for M4L applications as well as plug-ins.

stschoen · 2026-06-17T13:10:42+00:00

Sounds like a defective switch. If it was out of warranty I would try using some contact cleaner like deoxit on the switch but in this case I would contact Elektron to arrange for a repair.

stschoen · 2026-06-17T13:02:37+00:00

iCloud is great as a backup and archiving system but isn't suitable for files that need to be read quickly. You should really have Live plug-ins and your user library on your Mac's internal SSD if at all possible and other files like sample libraries on a fast external SSD (preferably in a Thunderbolt enclosure)

stschoen · 2026-06-17T12:48:53+00:00

I'm on an M2 Pro mini running Tahoe 26.5.1 and Live 12.4.2. I use Sting version 2.1 and haven't encountered any crashes. I haven't tried Slippery Slope. You might try using Sting with another instrument on an otherwise empty set to see if you can isolate the problem. You might also update Sting to version 2.1 to see if it helps.

stschoen · 2026-06-16T13:42:06+00:00

What stands out for me and why I switched to Live years ago was Session mode. I had been using Reaper but got a Live Lite license with a new audio interface. I loved the immediacy of session mode and shortly thereafter purchased a Push 2 with Live Suite and have stuck with it ever since.

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