Nice guide, Mattias, thank you! Indeed, was quite interesting, how to use these tablets in music production. Looks so handy! I'm a huge mouse and keyboard fan, to be honest, I'd even use a mouse for my smartphone (or keyboard to enter those loong messages in messengers, arrrghh), if it were possible, but those Wacoms look so natural, too. So personal thing, I'm just a little in doubt of accuracy of my fingers compared to mouse cursor =) Nice, that you consider preventing those injuries might appear because of uncomfortable work or position for a long time! Kind of dark and unseen side of the work. I personally use an arm of my chair as a stand for my arm controlling the mouse, it helps me not to keep my arm stressed all the time, just to move hand (or palm, what it is) with the mouse. But yes, as a free addition to all the other use cases, where tablet is beyond comparison, it's really good to make it work in the DAWs as well! Thanks for sharing your experience on that! Good luck for the next videos and productions!
Yeah I was also a huge mouse fan until I started to feel the strain pain after working with music editing, app development, graphics design and animations for 15 years. The mouse is very hard to place in-front of you for a natural position of the wrists and arms. Mouse is often too far to the right for a good working posture since you have the keyboard in the middle. While a tablet is naturally placed in a better "working" position. =) With some of my videos I try to bring up some topics not generally discussed on RUclips videos for producers. I'm glad it's appreciated Alexey! It's not super convenient in the beginning if you are not used to working with a tablet, but the bonus you get with finger gestures etc. is very neat. And I switch between using the pen and just touch gestures, so there's also some variation. It's easy to oversee the strain injuries which, with time, will come. I used to have a keyboard to the left of me, and a keyboard to the right of me. And if you sit in the middle and stretch your arm to the left or right...for long work-hours as a composer, it's gonna result in shoulder pain. Tried and failed. =) I hope the video will help bring this into attention (and consideration) for hard working audio editors. =) Thanks for another great feedback Alexey! Have a splendid week my friend!
Hi Mattias. Just discovered you, loving your videos! Do you think the small version Wacom would suffice? Or do you think the size would be frustrating? Thank you!
Hi, welcome onboard. I'm glad to hear you enjoy my content. YEs I think a smaller Wacom would suffice. But I'm so used to the A4 model that for me it's harder to work with a smaller / larger tablet. Did you check my video on the GAOMON drawing tablet? ruclips.net/video/QrG8fGfRXnA/видео.html The only downside with that one is that it doesn't have multitouch / touch. So the Wacom is better in that sense. But the drawing functionality with the pen on the GAOMON is in par with an expensive Wacom. GAOMON is obviously cheaper solution.
In this video we look at some tools that will ease up the strain on your body while working long hours doing audio editing, film editing, music production, animation etc. We look at how the Wacom Intous Pro will enhance the workflow in your DAW - Logic Pro X, Bitwig Studio 2 and FL Studio 20. I've been using the Wacom Intous Pro for a long time and never looked back. It has helped me ease up the strain and load on my wrists, shoulders and neck. Wacom Intous Pro (affiliate link): amzn.to/2Sxlgk5 Gear to help you work smarter in the studio 2019. This is not a sponsored video. I only recommend the tools that I use on a daily basis to produce content in media productions. I hope you find this video helpful in your decision to upgrade your studio gear with tools that makes your day better. If you have any questions on using a wacom with a DAW, please let me know in the comments! Thanks for watching, Mattias Holmgren - goo.gl/Dz9rck
As I was quite intrigued by that idea, I went to see that Intous Pro. Couldn't afford it. So I thought how I can achieve a similar effect without spending too much money. So I took my current notebook (which is my workstation), which has a multi touch screen and placed it in front of me, like in your video. It can flex out quite nicely, the machine part is now under my screen. I mirrored the screen - on the notebook and the big screen, and rotated only the notebook screen by 180 degrees - and bam! Multitouch trackpad in 15 inch size, with gestures and all that shebang. I only spent 20 Euro for the monitor riser. Someday, maybe, I can get that Intous Pro, I really want it. I was inspired by your idea though.
Man, that’s a splendid idea for budget version of the setup. ;) glad it worked out for you. It’s so good for the ergonomics and your wrists. Save the body, save the soul! Thanks for the tip. ;)
Hey, thanks. Yeah, the Wacom Intous Pro is really nifty for doing audio editing. Especially as you can flip between using just touch (with either your right or left hand) and using the pen. So sometimes I only use my left hand for editing and sometimes the right. It's miles better for the wrists than using the mouse. But I've been coding so much in my career that I really need some ergonomic tool to ease up the strain on wrists, shoulders and neck. Time to throw that mouse out of the house. Hey, it's even a rhyme! =) Time to rap! 😉What!!! Your 22" isn't touch. That's weird...lol. 😁
@@MattiasHolmgren I only use my tablet for drawing and animation.. but no, can't do finger commands on it, I have the regular HD model.. not the touch 😒
But it's an awesome device anyway! You really do some great art my friend! =) I've got an really REALLY old grey Wacom too which I really loved, the response was solid and it held up for years. But the cable broke on it, so I had to get these new devices. And when I discovered the multi touch model there was no going back! It's much better than using a small Apple Magic Trackpad. =)
Hey Mattias. Really helpful video, thanks for putting it together. FYI, your Wacom Intous Pro (affiliate link) goes to the product on Amazon but says "Currently unavailable". Not sure if you still get the affiliate kick-back if someone then purchases it on Amazon or not but wouldn't want you to miss out.
Vor langer Zeit habe ich eine DAW getestet die ein Trackpad eingebaut hatte bzw als Option anbot, in dem Pad konnte man Effekte platzieren und mit der Mouse wie beim XY-PAd umherfahren, nur dass es mehrere Stationen hatte, die man anfahren konnte. Die Bereiche konnte man auch festlegen, ich glaube sogar gitterförmig. Ich glaube es war Sensomusic Hollyhock oder irgendwas anderes von Sensomusic ?
Hi, thanks. I'll respond in english because I'm not that fluent with german. =) I've never tested Sensomusic, but in Bitwig you can indeed setup X-Y Pads for effects and instruments. I show this in some of my earlier Bitwig videos. It's a very cool effect. And if you have a drawing tablet it's a breeze to use the X-Y pads. If you have Logic Pro X you can also use X-Y pads within the Alchemy synth, it's not as "open" as Bitwig environment is quite modular. Did you ever try Bitwig? What DAW do you work in? Thanks for commenting my friend!
@@MattiasHolmgren Hi, i use Bitwig long time...the XY is so potential, like all in Bitwig, you can do just anything, so much things and so less time to find out all...i switched from FL Studio...omg* these windows everywhere, but nice vectorial skin...Bitwig is awesome, clear...i love it...but there is potential inside, some workflows are not fluid, some little things missing, a better skin would be nice...but today a very good DAW...simple to use. Sensormusic is very full modular and i played with my mind to try it out...but....maybe too kitschy...for modular freaks sure worth a look. Would be nice to see that u try it... Also the Video Section inside, that miss in Bitwig Cheers ;)
Yeah I too miss the video part of Bitwig. Video in Logic is excellent. Scored several short films with Logic, you can even export the music directly to the film clip without the need for external video editing. ;) FL studio also has the cool visual effects editor which is neat for quick animation backdrops to videos. That’s why I use all three DAWs in combination. ;) I will take a look at Senso.
Selektive Wahrnehmung yeah, I really love Sugarbytes instruments and effects. I used to play with Tornado all the time in my tracks. Sick! I’ll try the one, Aparillo, you mentioned! Thanks for the tip!
Hi, I tried to a simple Wacom with bitwig but i have issues with the knobs. Switching to mouse mode works, disabling Microsoft has also a positive effect. The rotation of the knob in bit seems "to speedy" using a Wacom tablet. So what did you change to make a better marriage between bitwig & wacom?
Hi Patrick, which Wacom device do you use? Model Nr, year of purchase etc.? Disabling Microsoft? =) Sounds like a good idea. haha The current model I am using is Wacom Intous Pro - PTH-660. The older versions came with a mouse, but no they are touch sensitive instead. Both the pen and the touch works very good with Bitwig. I have no issues with turning knobs or awkward speed issues. Do you have that old grey Wacom Intous device? I have that one too, but it's in a drawer somewhere because I have two more recent models I use with music production and in the studio. It might be a driver issue that causes the speedy weird behaviour. Check if there are more recent drivers available. I hope the info is helpful. Thanks, Mattias
@@MattiasHolmgren I'm using the Wacom Intuos Draw with drive 6.3 on windows 10. I used to have a OSX but with the lacking support for Nvidia cards I had to "return" windows.If i disable Microsoft Inkt it works slightly better.
@@MattiasHolmgren I'm using windows 10, driver 6.3 and the Intuos draw ctl-490. It's not touch-enabled but it seems to not work with bitwig knobs. No helupfull info on the bitbig forums or "google", so maybe its a OSX feature only.
@@Dot_je hi Patrick, I don't think the knob-accuracy is an OSX feature only. But rather some driver issue. Please contact Bitwig / Wacom support for further assistance. I hope they can assist you and solve the issue.
@@MattiasHolmgren The behaviour in VST's is fine. Bitwig 2.5 has a few more bug: Knob values are not correctly returned, so my push 2 display wrong knobs values. Will contact support
Hey bro, how are you? Good to see you. The instruments. :) In the beginning it's a few synth patches, it's the intro to a track I did called Backlight (still have to do some verse vocals on this track before it's finished). In the 3:30 short cue it's just some 12 string guitar patch, FM Pad and a simple bass. Yes I will indeed finish that track. The beat at 5:52 FL Studio 20, is just some quick beat I created for the tutorial. Maybe I'll work out some Fast and the furious kinda song with it. Thanks for checking the video! Highly appreciated!
WTF, why does RUclips on PC/Chrome translate your headline and subtext to my language? Is that auto translation an option you have set for the video? To me it appears locked.
Hey Reed, I translated with google translate for the audience convenience. ;) Probably depends on your browser language setting, or YT detects it by some other factor (like account settings). Would you prefer the title in english?
Yeah I think it does distract. It’s one of those tricky questions. To translate or not. Some people prefer the titles and description in their language. I wish there was a button to remove all translated titles / descriptions on all my videos in one go. Thanks for watching anyways!!!
Nice guide, Mattias, thank you! Indeed, was quite interesting, how to use these tablets in music production. Looks so handy! I'm a huge mouse and keyboard fan, to be honest, I'd even use a mouse for my smartphone (or keyboard to enter those loong messages in messengers, arrrghh), if it were possible, but those Wacoms look so natural, too. So personal thing, I'm just a little in doubt of accuracy of my fingers compared to mouse cursor =) Nice, that you consider preventing those injuries might appear because of uncomfortable work or position for a long time! Kind of dark and unseen side of the work. I personally use an arm of my chair as a stand for my arm controlling the mouse, it helps me not to keep my arm stressed all the time, just to move hand (or palm, what it is) with the mouse. But yes, as a free addition to all the other use cases, where tablet is beyond comparison, it's really good to make it work in the DAWs as well!
Thanks for sharing your experience on that! Good luck for the next videos and productions!
Yeah I was also a huge mouse fan until I started to feel the strain pain after working with music editing, app development, graphics design and animations for 15 years. The mouse is very hard to place in-front of you for a natural position of the wrists and arms. Mouse is often too far to the right for a good working posture since you have the keyboard in the middle. While a tablet is naturally placed in a better "working" position. =)
With some of my videos I try to bring up some topics not generally discussed on RUclips videos for producers. I'm glad it's appreciated Alexey!
It's not super convenient in the beginning if you are not used to working with a tablet, but the bonus you get with finger gestures etc. is very neat. And I switch between using the pen and just touch gestures, so there's also some variation.
It's easy to oversee the strain injuries which, with time, will come.
I used to have a keyboard to the left of me, and a keyboard to the right of me. And if you sit in the middle and stretch your arm to the left or right...for long work-hours as a composer, it's gonna result in shoulder pain. Tried and failed. =)
I hope the video will help bring this into attention (and consideration) for hard working audio editors. =)
Thanks for another great feedback Alexey! Have a splendid week my friend!
Hi Mattias. Just discovered you, loving your videos! Do you think the small version Wacom would suffice? Or do you think the size would be frustrating? Thank you!
Hi, welcome onboard. I'm glad to hear you enjoy my content. YEs I think a smaller Wacom would suffice. But I'm so used to the A4 model that for me it's harder to work with a smaller / larger tablet. Did you check my video on the GAOMON drawing tablet? ruclips.net/video/QrG8fGfRXnA/видео.html The only downside with that one is that it doesn't have multitouch / touch. So the Wacom is better in that sense. But the drawing functionality with the pen on the GAOMON is in par with an expensive Wacom. GAOMON is obviously cheaper solution.
@@MattiasHolmgren Thanks, I will check it out!
In this video we look at some tools that will ease up the strain on your body while working long hours doing audio editing, film editing, music production, animation etc. We look at how the Wacom Intous Pro will enhance the workflow in your DAW - Logic Pro X, Bitwig Studio 2 and FL Studio 20.
I've been using the Wacom Intous Pro for a long time and never looked back. It has helped me ease up the strain and load on my wrists, shoulders and neck.
Wacom Intous Pro (affiliate link):
amzn.to/2Sxlgk5
Gear to help you work smarter in the studio 2019.
This is not a sponsored video. I only recommend the tools that I use on a daily basis to produce content in media productions.
I hope you find this video helpful in your decision to upgrade your studio gear with tools that makes your day better.
If you have any questions on using a wacom with a DAW, please let me know in the comments!
Thanks for watching,
Mattias Holmgren - goo.gl/Dz9rck
As I was quite intrigued by that idea, I went to see that Intous Pro. Couldn't afford it. So I thought how I can achieve a similar effect without spending too much money. So I took my current notebook (which is my workstation), which has a multi touch screen and placed it in front of me, like in your video. It can flex out quite nicely, the machine part is now under my screen. I mirrored the screen - on the notebook and the big screen, and rotated only the notebook screen by 180 degrees - and bam! Multitouch trackpad in 15 inch size, with gestures and all that shebang. I only spent 20 Euro for the monitor riser. Someday, maybe, I can get that Intous Pro, I really want it. I was inspired by your idea though.
Man, that’s a splendid idea for budget version of the setup. ;) glad it worked out for you. It’s so good for the ergonomics and your wrists. Save the body, save the soul! Thanks for the tip. ;)
The bonus of getting a real Wacom is the pen. Which will ease up your wrists even more. ;) Your solution is very creative though! Love it!!!
Interesting using a tablet. My 22" Wacom Cintiq screen isn't touch.. could use the pen though 😊 Nice video Mattias! 👊
Hey, thanks. Yeah, the Wacom Intous Pro is really nifty for doing audio editing. Especially as you can flip between using just touch (with either your right or left hand) and using the pen. So sometimes I only use my left hand for editing and sometimes the right. It's miles better for the wrists than using the mouse. But I've been coding so much in my career that I really need some ergonomic tool to ease up the strain on wrists, shoulders and neck. Time to throw that mouse out of the house. Hey, it's even a rhyme! =) Time to rap! 😉What!!! Your 22" isn't touch. That's weird...lol. 😁
@@MattiasHolmgren I only use my tablet for drawing and animation.. but no, can't do finger commands on it, I have the regular HD model.. not the touch 😒
But it's an awesome device anyway! You really do some great art my friend! =) I've got an really REALLY old grey Wacom too which I really loved, the response was solid and it held up for years. But the cable broke on it, so I had to get these new devices. And when I discovered the multi touch model there was no going back! It's much better than using a small Apple Magic Trackpad. =)
Hey Mattias. Really helpful video, thanks for putting it together. FYI, your Wacom Intous Pro (affiliate link) goes to the product on Amazon but says "Currently unavailable". Not sure if you still get the affiliate kick-back if someone then purchases it on Amazon or not but wouldn't want you to miss out.
Thanks it must have become boken. I still get kickback if some one finds another item within 24hours I think. Will fix the link. Thanks Thomas.
@@MattiasHolmgren Is your new one the Small or Medium model?
Its the medium, I think its like A4 in size. I never use the smallest or the largest. Medium is perfect.
@@MattiasHolmgren Cheers. Don't forget to change the amazon link. And "Wacom Intous Pro (affiliate link):" - spelling mistake on "Intous"
Vor langer Zeit habe ich eine DAW getestet die ein Trackpad eingebaut hatte bzw als Option anbot, in dem Pad konnte man Effekte platzieren und mit der Mouse wie beim XY-PAd umherfahren, nur dass es mehrere Stationen hatte, die man anfahren konnte. Die Bereiche konnte man auch festlegen, ich glaube sogar gitterförmig. Ich glaube es war Sensomusic Hollyhock oder irgendwas anderes von Sensomusic ?
Hi, thanks. I'll respond in english because I'm not that fluent with german. =) I've never tested Sensomusic, but in Bitwig you can indeed setup X-Y Pads for effects and instruments. I show this in some of my earlier Bitwig videos. It's a very cool effect. And if you have a drawing tablet it's a breeze to use the X-Y pads. If you have Logic Pro X you can also use X-Y pads within the Alchemy synth, it's not as "open" as Bitwig environment is quite modular. Did you ever try Bitwig? What DAW do you work in? Thanks for commenting my friend!
@@MattiasHolmgren Hi, i use Bitwig long time...the XY is so potential, like all in Bitwig, you can do just anything, so much things and so less time to find out all...i switched from FL Studio...omg* these windows everywhere, but nice vectorial skin...Bitwig is awesome, clear...i love it...but there is potential inside, some workflows are not fluid, some little things missing, a better skin would be nice...but today a very good DAW...simple to use.
Sensormusic is very full modular and i played with my mind to try it out...but....maybe too kitschy...for modular freaks sure worth a look. Would be nice to see that u try it... Also the Video Section inside, that miss in Bitwig
Cheers ;)
Yeah I too miss the video part of Bitwig. Video in Logic is excellent. Scored several short films with Logic, you can even export the music directly to the film clip without the need for external video editing. ;) FL studio also has the cool visual effects editor which is neat for quick animation backdrops to videos. That’s why I use all three DAWs in combination. ;) I will take a look at Senso.
@@MattiasHolmgren You need to try also Sugabytes Aparillo with the Pad...fking huge. complex synth.
Selektive Wahrnehmung yeah, I really love Sugarbytes instruments and effects. I used to play with Tornado all the time in my tracks. Sick! I’ll try the one, Aparillo, you mentioned! Thanks for the tip!
Hi, I tried to a simple Wacom with bitwig but i have issues with the knobs. Switching to mouse mode works, disabling Microsoft has also a positive effect. The rotation of the knob in bit seems "to speedy" using a Wacom tablet. So what did you change to make a better marriage between bitwig & wacom?
Hi Patrick, which Wacom device do you use? Model Nr, year of purchase etc.?
Disabling Microsoft? =) Sounds like a good idea. haha
The current model I am using is Wacom Intous Pro - PTH-660. The older versions came with a mouse, but no they are touch sensitive instead. Both the pen and the touch works very good with Bitwig. I have no issues with turning knobs or awkward speed issues.
Do you have that old grey Wacom Intous device? I have that one too, but it's in a drawer somewhere because I have two more recent models I use with music production and in the studio.
It might be a driver issue that causes the speedy weird behaviour. Check if there are more recent drivers available.
I hope the info is helpful.
Thanks, Mattias
@@MattiasHolmgren I'm using the Wacom Intuos Draw with drive 6.3 on windows 10. I used to have a OSX but with the lacking support for Nvidia cards I had to "return" windows.If i disable Microsoft Inkt it works slightly better.
@@MattiasHolmgren I'm using windows 10, driver 6.3 and the Intuos draw ctl-490. It's not touch-enabled but it seems to not work with bitwig knobs. No helupfull info on the bitbig forums or "google", so maybe its a OSX feature only.
@@Dot_je hi Patrick, I don't think the knob-accuracy is an OSX feature only. But rather some driver issue. Please contact Bitwig / Wacom support for further assistance. I hope they can assist you and solve the issue.
@@MattiasHolmgren The behaviour in VST's is fine. Bitwig 2.5 has a few more bug: Knob values are not correctly returned, so my push 2 display wrong knobs values. Will contact support
what are those instruments in the song? also, will you finish the song? :D
Hey bro, how are you? Good to see you. The instruments. :) In the beginning it's a few synth patches, it's the intro to a track I did called Backlight (still have to do some verse vocals on this track before it's finished). In the 3:30 short cue it's just some 12 string guitar patch, FM Pad and a simple bass. Yes I will indeed finish that track. The beat at 5:52 FL Studio 20, is just some quick beat I created for the tutorial. Maybe I'll work out some Fast and the furious kinda song with it. Thanks for checking the video! Highly appreciated!
WTF, why does RUclips on PC/Chrome translate your headline and subtext to my language? Is that auto translation an option you have set for the video? To me it appears locked.
Hey Reed, I translated with google translate for the audience convenience. ;) Probably depends on your browser language setting, or YT detects it by some other factor (like account settings). Would you prefer the title in english?
@@MattiasHolmgren i would prefer english. i find it very distracting when i getr all those weird translation. thanks for your videos.
Yeah I think it does distract. It’s one of those tricky questions. To translate or not. Some people prefer the titles and description in their language. I wish there was a button to remove all translated titles / descriptions on all my videos in one go. Thanks for watching anyways!!!