Synth Setup Tips #1 // Ft. BURG // Audio, MIDI, Sequencing, Recording and more
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- Опубликовано: 22 май 2024
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UPDATE!!! Check out part 2 in this series here!
► • Synth Setup Tips #2 //...
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TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:00 Audio routing
2:05 Creative submix
3:10 MIDI routing
4:50 Master clock
5:35 MIDI channels
6:20 Noise issues
7:30 Managing cables
9:35 Ergonomics
10:50 Sequencing
14:55 Sidechain
16:35 Using high pass filters
18:00 Layering
19:00 Referencing
19:45 Mix & theme
20:45 FX pedals
22:15 Recording
24:20 Templates
25:25 DAW’s role
26:55 Master / remix
29:45 Outro
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Loved to be part of this, thank you so much Ziv !! This is such a good idea and lovely idea for a series, also for myself to try and break down the workflow, rather than just doing things without thinking about them!
My pleasure and thanks so much for agreeing to do this and be so open about your process!
Hi Jouni! Thanks for doing this with Mr Loopop! I know I told you on Ranzee's shows that I love what you do and it's great to hear in even more detail about your creative processes and production methods! Great stuff!
@@AndyVonal Thanks a lot Andrew ! :) I really appreciate the kind words from you, it means a lot! cheers
Very cool setup and enjoyed the informative vid. That 30 mins flew by! :)
Burg and Loopop....a perfect collaboration. Inspiring, educational, and much needed. Burg can do more with a Korg Volca than most people can with a Moog One. Incredible musician and sound theorist.
This is ridiculously high-yield info-dense stuff. I’ve had questions about every single one of these topics. EXTREMELY educational and to-the-point, as usual from Loopop!!
Burg's Patreon is full of this same great stuff as well. He is very active and communicative. He collaborates about his album and song production with the community.
Great video, great guest & great comments and answers :)
Useful into, good vibes :)
That's the word that popped into my head as I watched - "dense". Very high content/time.
Yes, more of this. Don’t forget about more “portable” and small setups.
And beginners like many of us!
if i had all that equipment i would never make music i make demos on a roland mc303 then i can use midi to do anything ruclips.net/video/cLXOuVoS9ag/видео.html it's better to programme one unit and then have the choice to make something a bigger production.
+1 for using velcro for cable management, I use a tape like roll of velcro so I can cut off pieces to size. Costs about 6 euro for 5 meters.
This type of content is deeply needed. Wish I had this a year ago when I finally had more gear than just a Minilogue. Much love and buttery-smooth triangle waves!
8:26 the sudden cable management during the "Managing Cables" section made me laugh. Great video though, jokes aside.
highly relevant, two things I always do, label up your PSU's and wall warts at both ends (helps a lot) also label the midi channel number on the front of the device, saves digging into the device settings to find out what you numbered it.I also use a very long USB extension cable so I can connect my Mac/DAW to a hub which is typicall connected to my main MPC One Sequencer, works a treat and is very flexible. for mixing I use X32 Rack and X-Air 18 to save space and enable loads of I/O options
All my wall warts have labels on them. "9V/TUBESCREAMER".
I keep a master reference for MIDI channel mappings. Written on paper (in pencil, obviously) and always close by. This paper lists, for every instrument, the channel(s) on my (audio) patch bay, the physical and virtual channels on my MIDI router, and the MIDI channel of the device. So many numbers needed to properly route each instrument!
Same here on the xr18: wanted a small rack mixer that doubles as an audio interface (so it stand-alone until I power up my PC/DAW and then everything flows to the right channels). Perfect mixer for me (for this money).
Racks are the best when you don't have room for a desk and still want to fit loads of gear in your bedroom 🙂
Once I bit the bullet and installed server racks, rackmount power supplies, patch bays, and Midi patchbays(mioXLs), it changed my life. Almost as much as this channel
Some additional tips from someone with a big setup:
-Ergonomics: When you get a certain amt of gear, not all of it can be in the most convenient place. Some might require you to reach a bit or maybe even be in a spot where its hard to read the labels. So I like to have the gear that has more programming "depth" be the most accessible. For example stuff with menu diving, built in sequencers, or heavy sound design capabilities. Synths that are quicker to dial in like small knob-per function modules or FX pedals can be a little farther away because I can likely dial them in pretty quickly and not need to read any screens.
Also, when it comes to putting tape on gear and cables, make sure you get a tape that doesnt leave a residue. Sometimes it will look like it doesnt, but once stuff starts getting warm that can change. All my MIDI cables have a gross residue on them now because of this and its really hard to get off.
Would love a studio tour. Tips on what helps you with “flow” and fun!
Been following BURG for about 5 years now. Amazing musician and inspiring talent. Great way to kick off this series!
Thanks a lot for the kind words!! cheers :)
BURG 🙌🤘, glad I got to meet this genius when he lived in Malaysia .
Thanks a lot bro!! I really miss the good vibes we had back in KL! :) cheers !
Your channel is part of the reason why I want a large setup
The midi-thru conversation in this video makes me so grateful to have a retrokits RK-006. Seriously, so much power with programmable routing for clock or midi-cc from 2 midi in plus USB in as host or slave, out to 10 midi out in such a tiny footprint is huge for setups like this.
PLEASE continue this series. This was perfect! Thank you both!
One of the best parts of this is satisfying the obsessive "what's in the studio?" curiosity. Always fun to see ie some Volcas sharing desk space with an Alpha Base and multiple Elektron boxes.
My deepest gratitude to you both. Thank you a million times.
This was a fantastic "behind the scenes" look at the technical aspects of the creative process. I look forward to more episodes!
Burg has more synths than my local Guitar center and also I'm a bit disappointed because when the video shows a still image before you play it it's Burg and I thought that was Loopop! LOL I couldn't wrap my head around Loopop looking like that after listening to his videos so long.
This is such a useful topic! Love that you're evolving the Loopop universe with content like this. I would appreciate more content like this, as you're really breaking the usual format of synth reviews and actually contextualising them into every day use :) Good job!
I have been looking for something like this. Please continue with this series. Thank you!
Really really REALLY REALLY REALLY useful! Brilliant idea for a series, dense with info but super easy to follow, thanks for making it - nicely edited too Ziv!
Not sure if someone else has said this, but the way guitarists get over the noise problem on pedals is to use an isolated power source. Mine for example as 12 isolated outputs from one plug. This is very different to using a Daisy Chain.
This is a very good point. A little bit bit more expensive, however a proper isolated power source would be a better choice from a noise perspective. Its all about the density i think, eg when does the separate PSU get more expensive than the multiple one. :) cheers
This is awesome. I love hearing how different people put their gear to use and how their workflow works.
Wow. That man is or should be a teacher. I enjoyed this a LOT.
Great episode, heard Burg a couple of times in his YT channel, can’t wait for other episodes!!!
This is fantastic. So much good input, where you can pick and choose which bits most apply to you.
Wow!!! That's an amazing series!!! Really hope it keeps up. Thanks a lot.
Very very insightful. More interviews like this seem like a great idea!
Thanks Loopop. I have been a fan of Burg for quite a long time. Very nice to see what goes on behind the scenes.
This was very helpful, and at times acutely validating. Definitely more guests, more perspectives, more ideas!
Wow! This a very unexpected but very welcome crossover. I've been following BURG for quite a few years now. Thanks and have a great weekend.
Burg's a genius. Love his work for years. Thank you for this very cool insight, Loopop !
This is a fantastic concept. Please keep this series coming.
amazing content Ziv, love Burg stuff and this video was really informative, please do more of these.
Yes, more please - this is wonderful. I love to see how musicians and composers use their gear.
Loved this! Super insightful getting this much detail into an artists process/workflow. Please more of these!!!
THANK YOU! It seems like no one ever talks about setups and set up tips.
Oh man how did I miss this awesome video for so long?! I learned a lot from Burg in these 30 minutes and I thank you loopop!
I think it's one of the most interesting videos I ever watched on the subject. Thanks a lot and I would very much like to see the series expand.
this was amazing ! I love Burg's content and music and the info he gives is really useful! Keep it up!
👍. More of these sessions would be GREAT! Thanks for hosting.
Wow, so much more than I thought it would be when I clicked the list. A masterclass. Thank you!
An amazing video! I'm really excited about this series.
Burg was excellent with some great tips. More please loopop.
This is very awesome! I knew Burg's channel with his great music video's that always guarantee a good day just like your channel, but i learned much from this and it's even as musical as always.
this was really entertaining and enlightening, and in many aspects validation of the work I'm doing myself pursuing the perfect jam/production setup. It was very well organized by topics as usual, and Burg was very clear explaining the details. Many thanks for this to Burg and Loopop. I just love being an audionerd.
I felt like I was in a masterclass just soaking it all in like a sponge. Thanks for taking the time to ACTUALLY go into detail about this topic instead of just showing off your gear. which is very impressive.
Brilliant video.. please make more of these. It's great hearing an experienced musician explain so many technical things in one compact video.
I love this series! I've followed Burg for a while and learned a lot from him. Thank you loopop!
Thanks a lot! this was a fun collab! :) cheers
THis is amazing really. Super helpful. Thank you BURG for sharing all this. Please Loopop make more videos like this. I'm a huge fan of your incredible reviews and they have helped sooooo much and this is just the cherry on the cake. Thank you. I really appreciate your work
I’ve been waiting for this for so long!
What a superb video - thank you both! The tips on recording set-up, mixing, multitracking, mastering are hugely informative and thought provoking.
This was great! Thanks Loopop and it was great to see you on here Jouni! you have always been an inspiration.
Big thanks mate! :)
This is the best video for a dawless setup advice I've ever seen...
Great video. Please continue this series!
Hey, very nice initiative and an even nicer selection of a guest. Thank you for not being just another PR channel for gear manufacturers rather a good contributer to the community of music enthusiasts :)
Very interesting. I think workflow is about creativity. There are many processes to making electronic music but not all of them make it into the finished recording. Workflow, to me, is about finding the route to this recording that removes barriers, shortens paths and strengthens knowledge.
Excellent series idea! Please keep these coming. I have a large hardware setup and these tips and tricks are super helpful.
Amazing, beyond helpful!!! Love to see more of this type of thing!!
Great series! I've just re-cabled my studio and been on a DEEP dive on these myself. Super helpful to see what other folk are doing! Nice one!
Perfect video, thank you so much! Love Burg also and this was extremely informative. More please !
This is a wonderful video, and it might be my favorite video on your channel. Your gear reviews are great, but this is the type of video that is helpful and educational for everyone interested in synthesis.
super informative and organic. the guy knows what is talking about in depth. respect.
You nailed it ! Thanks both of you for this Synth Setup Tips. You have a new patrion coming.
AWESOME interview! Tons of practical, practical info even for my newbie self. Thank you, Burg and Loopop!
Great episode. I would add that labeling both ends of each cable (including power supplies) saves a lot of grief. I also place a white marker at the "MIDI emitting" end of each 5-pin cable to avoid those puzzling In-to-In and Out-to-Out problems.
Incredibly useful, I'd love more of these!
This was awesome. Love to see more guests!
Excellent interview! Very well done.
This was so useful, thank you both, helped me understand where I am going wrong and where I am going right. Great content very well done.
This is great!! Thanks for bringing this to us, would love to see more!
really great to get a deep dive into Burg's set up and approach. some things I already do which helps validate and some new things to try and consider is really helpful. looking forward to more in this series. thanks!
Thank you so much Anda!!
Loved this one soooooo much. I really do hope you continue more of this content.
i have been wondering about Burg setup for years ! thank you so much to both of you for making this video !
So glad we could show you some secrets! :) cheers and thanks
Really enjoyed this. I love listening Burg's stuff so this was a really good insight into how he does things. It's a great watch and provides food for thought for anyone with a small expanding studio setup like myself. I found the bit about recording especially interesting as I haven't got to that stage yet but have recently been thinking how to go about it. Also, his cable system looks better organised than mine - I'm only using 7 pieces of kit and it's utter chaos! I probably need to get that under control.
Yes, please more of these. It's fantastic to see and learn all this. There's so much to digest as well. I'd love to see a couple of synth film composers, synthwave artists and especially dark synth artists.
Top! I get a similar feeling as with a constructive shrink session, throughout reflecting on my own (different) way(s) of producing tracks. Thanks to both of you!
Definitely would love more of this type of video. The format is great as well. Thanx.
I really enjoyed this video and found it useful to hear a specific artist’s view on setting up the studio all the way to finishing a track. I love your standard videos but I think this adds a whole new dimension and would welcome more of these. Because each artist has very different workflows, I think it’s really awesome to get a perspective that is different than what you’re used to especially when you’re stuck in a rut.
What a joy to hear Jouni speak about his music and production... And delivered Loopop style in an informative and focused manner. Two of my go to channels for info and tips... And have loved 'Burgs' music for years now. Thanks guys and Ziv... Great idea for a series, keep them coming! Thanks both.
Big thanks Kevin !!! Also, so much thanks for your support ! this was great fun indeed :D cheers !
I have been following Burg (Jouni as i now knows) for about 5 years and wanting a video like this for a long time. GREAT!!! my best wishes for you and the great Loopop for make this a reality!!
More please! I love these videos, always little nuggets we may not have thought about. Thank you!
This has massively informed and helped guide me for university assignment for hardware production. Thank you so much to you both, probably the most useful concise reference I have found so far. Also the matrix setup video has allowed me to speculate future setup ideas too so thanks again.
Watched the video start to finish in one session! I really enjoyed it, it is very useful. Please, release other videos like this one.
Ah this is such perfect timing!! Planning to move and will need to setup a new studio, so this advice will definitely be super useful
I went in the opposite direction. I made a list of things I want in a mixer. Then I found a mixer that fit those.
This is how I ended up with an SSL X-Desk and waited 2 years to pounce on an SSL X-Panda. So I have a compact 24 input mixer with 16 tracks of returns from the DAW.
In my setup I can record all 24 inputs through the SSL, and with a push of a couple buttons can play back what I've recorded while overdubbing new synths or other instruments.
I did the masking tape thing for years.
Then I discovered magnetic channel labels.
They are much more legible.
All my ins and outs are on 8 channel snakes, which are effectively double shielded.
Audio cables are kept off the floor by velcro, hooks and such. Power on the floor along with MIDI etc.
As far as MIDI through boxes you can buy a DIY one from several places. I use 2 1x5 MIDI thru boxes to hit all my synths. There are actually a couple chains in this setup. So might be time for another Thru box.
Very informative. It's always interesting to hear how others work. More of these please!
great to see burg on here
Great idea for a video. I’ve faced all these questions for a long time - every time the studio gets a re-do or thinking about the best way to work. Every question was spot on. Thank you both.
Superb thank you both. Really interesting to dive into other set ups and work flows. Best wishes to you all.
Please continue your guest series. I love seeing how others approach their rigs and their creation process.
Invaluable source of information, worthy of taking notes. Thank you!
Really enjoyed this! Been a fan of BURG for awhile for both music and approach to music making. Would love a series like this going forward! Thanks!!
Thanks a lot Dylan for the kind words and support! :)
Burg and Loopop on Synth setup, yes please!
That studio is gorgeous! Great video.
More of this please :) thanks loopop!
That was amazing! More please! So much useful and helpful information!
Thank you for taking the time to build this video !
Thank you for this, it is a really great idea for a series! I was not familiar with BURG prior to this, and their work is fantastic.
Big thanks! :)
I particularly like his view eq. It's important to find the place for each instrument in the mix, as a seasoned traditional band will find where they belong in the mix and the bass and the drummer will find the "pocket" so they don't cancel each other out but instead make one another more pronounced, the synths need the composer's guidance to find that space in the mix. his techniques in that regard were great. I also loved what he said about recording then rerecording, that's not a technique I really considered.