hey i’ve seen a couple videos now and they helped me set up my audio interface i was wondering if you can make a tutorial on recording songs for rappers/ singers and such
Really helpful video, Here's my issue. I am still having trouble hearing sound as I play from my midi keyboard. I have a Yamaha Motif 8, Focusrite Scarlet 2i4 (1stGen) and I'm using Cakewalk. Just recently I had a driver issue so I had to reinstall Cakewalk, update all drivers for it and the interface, and the keyboard. NOW, it won't playback unless I have the keyboard plugged in the computer by usb. I've NEVER had to use a usb cord because I've got midi cables running to the back of the interface like you said, for the older keyboards, so, 1) why do I need this now and 2) any idea why I cannot hear and record. I was good up until you got to the midi setup part. Sorry, its so long but I'm having a hard time understanding what is going INTO what and coming OUT of what. Once I get that part, I think I'll be a little clearer. THANKS for the great explanations.
Thanks so much. I've always loved Cakewalk. I used to use it for projects before it was free. It had stability issues in the past but it's much better now. I still prefer Pro Tools because I'm much faster in it and like the workflow better.
Good video... I have the Focusrite audio interface as well... love it. I noticed that when you inserted your vst instrument you hit a key and the meter moved, proving that the data is going to Cakewalk. But I didn't hear any sound. What do you do to actually hear those sounds? What setting do I adjust to hear?
You need to make sure your I/O is all setup properly. It's not completely straight forward. For a virtual instrument, you need an external MIDI controller to trigger the sounds. That can plug into the Focusrite via the MIDI input or for newer controllers they are typically USB and you don't even have to use your Focusrite. Once you have all that in order, as long as the output of the instrument track is routed to the output of your interface that handles your speakers or headphone connections, you should hear the sound. Hope that helps.
I have my guitar working sweet through my interface and using guitar rig as a vst plugin for my effects and tones. So I managed to record some layered melodies and riffs using 4 guitar tracks. My problem is adding and creating drums for my music. I am no drummer so it’s been a nightmare especially since I am trying to use third party plugins that are free or on trial. Long ass story short I found this midi controller for £10 an alesis qx49. It’s great, with standalone software I can set all sorts of piano and drums presets to my piano keys, and in modo I can use the keyboard to play drums. Awesome but as soon as I try do this within cakewalk and using them as plugins, my midi keyboard won’t allow them on a midi track, and I can’t set the track up as an instrument with my midi keyboard to assign the drums plugins. No matter what I do I just get basic electric keyboard sound from cakewalk. I hope to learn how to set it up properly
Feel free to book a one-on-one session with me and I can try to help you get this working. MIDI stuff can sometimes be a pain. That keyboard is legacy so that could also be causing issues. audiosorcerer.com/product/cakewalk-by-bandlab-training/
It's likely not possible. You can try sending it back to your keyboard via MIDI, but I don't think your keyboard's internal speakers are going to play it. Let me know if it ends up working.
I love you videos. I recently bought a Worlde Easycontrol.9 slider unit and after watching several videos I am more confused than ever. Do you have any similar device and can you make a video on how to set up these type of devices with Cakewalk? Thanks.
Hey Willy, I actually use the Slate Raven. It's a bit different but it's not supported by Cakewalk unfortunately. I use it with Pro Tools. All the external controllers have their own setup instructions so I wouldn't know where to begin unless I owned the particular one I was making the video on.
Make sure for the input on the track you are recording to you don't have it set to stereo. For example, if you have your mic plugged into input 1 on your interface you would want to select input 1 left as your input.
Hi, i need your assistance please. This is in regards to Cakewalk the free version. My issue is: I am trying to get the software to recognize my YAMAHA PSR 36. I t does have midi in and out at the back. Another thing that i have realized is that: in Cakewalk, in Preferences, Audio-Devices-Input Drivers its empty. Then below that at Output, the box is checked and it say Speakers (Realtek High Def...) At Preferances - MIDI the above is the same only differance is Output which has Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth. Please assist me.
Hi! Thanks for the useful video! But I have a problem. I use a Minilab 3 and am a very new to Cakewalk. The thing is that everytime I try to use Analog Lab there's this voiceover anytime I move a knob or a fader. It's so loud i cant use it. I also can't find any enable accessibility option anywhere neither the DAW or the plug in.
I enjoy your tutorials, always clear and easy to follow. I have recently intalled the set up for my new keyboard the Nektar LX61. I have followed the download instructions but have yet to make it work in Cakewalk. Is there something I am missing? Thank you in advance
There's not a specific MIDI controller that works better with Cakewalk than any other daw. I did put together this article that lists my top picks for MIDI controllers. It has some that has keys and others with pads, so you have a good selection to pick from. Check it out! www.audiosorcerer.com/post/best-midi-controllers
@@AudioSorcerer thank you, read info of loads of midi controllers, many mention all the main DAWs but nothing about cakewalk. I would not have a clue how to configure one, hence need one that is already pre set for cakewalk.
This is very good instruction. I learned some things as I'm starting out with this new version of Cakewalk after using the old for many years and I have the focusrite. At 8:48 I don't know why you said to select WDM/KS because I already have the inputs and outputs on the next screen using ASIO. ? Also at 11:50 you said you don't need to send midi back to the instrument. I have a sound module (synth) hooked up so I do need that to hear it as the tracks are recording midi info not audio waveforms. Lastly, I can't figure out how to get my instruments I have mapped in the MASTER.ins and INSTRMAP.ini files to show as options on each track. In the hold I could select these and they would play the sounds selected rather than what midi channel my keyboard is transmitting on which is what it's doing now.
I'm having a problem with my MIDI keyboards audio. I've properly hooked up all the cables into my computer, and I am able to record notes and music onto cakewalk. However it doesn't record the instrument/sounds that I have on my keyboard. Does anyone know how to get cake walk to use those instruments or do I have to use the cakewalk plug-ins?
If you want to utilize your keyboards internal sounds, then you will have to record the MIDI data and have it output back to your keyboard and then run an audio cable from your keyboard into your interface. The end result with be an audio track and not a MIDI track.
how come when I set the driver mode to asio it won't let me select my focusrite or use it for anything in cakewalk? but then when I put it back on mme 32 bit, then everything works
it took me a very long time to figure out what exactly a Focusrite is.. you should not take it dor granted that your audience is as knowledgeable as you are when it comes to this stuff.. you have to explain EVERYTHING in detail for those of us who are absolutely new to this... im starting from square one- i dont know anything! In a dude who wants to turn some of the lyrics that i wrote into music and all i have is a laptop that somebody gave me...
If I explained every little nuance the videos would be super long. If there is something in my video you don't understand you can either google it or message me. 👍
I don't have any input devices other than the basic cakewalk piano midi controller. Will that work for making recordings with audio samples? I can do it with midi tracks.
Cakewalk doesn't require you to use ASIO but it might be best to get the free download of ASIO4ALL for this interface. Here is a link with some information regarding your interface and ASIO: www.sweetwater.com/sweetcare/articles/behringer-audio-interface-setup-guide/
I did not find an answer to my question, maybe u can help me? I am looking for ability to change midi channels using midi controler. What I want to achieve is when making live performances I can quickly change the VST - assuming each VST instrument input is set to different midi channel. Am I thinking right? Or is there other way to do that :) (I am using Cakewalk and do not have MIDI controler/keyboard yet)
I am using roland drum connect to cakewalk and connect to Google meet. I notice I cannot used my Microphone because the midi is under microphone. Plus the laptop mic wont work as well. How to fix this issue? I have a behringer mx400 but I notice I am not using it.
Is there a difference in MIDI cables? You mentioned old school MIDI cables. I just ordered two identical short MIDI cables because mine were given to me from my father and not only are they both different, they are older than the hills of Rome. I was unable to make a connection with these old cables.
First time using DAWs. Long story short, I have the katana 100 mk2, the launchkey mini mk3, and I'm having trouble connecting both. I have a separate speaker to use for the launchkey instead of the laptop speakers ,and I'm having trouble connecting the guitar amp. I didnt want to run everything through one speaker alone. Both the guitar amp and launchkey also have the updated drivers to run them. Would it be possible to connect both the guitar amp and midi controller through cakewalk, with the midi controller/laptop connected to a separate speaker? Sorry if this is confusing.
If you have an external keyboard going to your Focusrite, it should be the MIDI output on the keyboard to the MIDI input on your Focusrite. I guess my first question is, what is your end goal?
my focusrite isn't showing up under the section midi devices it doesn't show any inputs or outputes. Under audio devices it shows up. Idk it's scarlet solo.
Trying to figure out how to reconfigure and remap my new midi controller (Alesis vi49) and I am having a tough time figuring it out. The manual and the midi editors are maddeningly unhelpful. Yes, we are plugged in and I can use it but I can’t figure out how to configure things like the transport controls for example or remap the drum pads for the various drum programs and what have you. Anyway, any help would be appreciated as I can’t find anything Cakewalk specific with this particular controller or just the advanced midi functions in general if that would help. 🥂 cheers
On the Input selector on a track, also with a Focusrite, are you saying Left is stereo? I generally want to record stereo in, 2 channels, 1&2… I’m not sure how to do that
@@AudioSorcerer so basically stereo would have to be on two tracks in cakewalk, yes? I can do both inputs 1&2 to one track in Ableton… not that it’s all that useful for a stereo effect…
This video is about an "audio interface setup". I think I mentioned something about using your local sound card, but that's not the focus of this video.
It should be where you see it in my software unless they updated it. I haven't updated my software in a while. They are about to release Sonar the paid version.
Well, actually I installed still the free version. And, yes, I have updated it though can't remember PDC being before.. could you, please, tell me your version number?@@AudioSorcerer
i dont have a audio interface i have a akai mpd 26 midi controller and my driver share is set to wasapi shared but i asio is an option should leave it on wassapi or change it to asio?
Anyone who can answer why my midi plugin (mpd226) is responsive in cakewalk, but I don’t have audio? Everything was working fine, I closed and reopened and didn’t tweak my settings but could not get audio back.
Hello Audio Sorcerer, enjoy your teaching , my concerns are if you can help, or direct me. Some time in my recording I am getting a clip a glitch or scratch ( and a skip all of a sudden)in my recordings in suggestions or directions ( this is for Bandlab---primarily now-- and I use cakewalk). Thank you Highly!!
What do you have your recording buffer size set to? If it's too low your computer might have trouble handling it. The size moves in increments of 64. Try 256, then 512, and if you have to use 1024. When you get to 512 and 1024 you aren't going to be able to monitor yourself in the headphones because there will be noticeable latency. This isn't necessary the fix to your issue but the first thing I would look at.
when installing asio4all it messed my audio up and youtube videos wont play also when connecting it in the setting as mentioned above i got a message saying that aisio for all is not compatible with band walk and so i dont know what is going on
My first question would be are you able to hear audio from your computer played back through your audio interface into your headphones? Lets take Cakewalk out of the equation first.
Hi there, after spending over 50 hours since last Wednesday, I finally got sound today at 9 AM uk time . Delighted, thought I'd let you know, to save you responding. Great vids by the way 👏
Directly into your computer's soundcard? You could, but I don't recommend it. It's best to get a cheap audio interface as opposed to using your computer's sound card.
I'm having a problem with Cakewalk. When I go to record a new track, it records my previous track in addition to the new recording. It works okay when I mute the 1st track, but that's no way to record. PLEASE HELP!!!
Sorry Newbie here Can you state what version of Cakewalk your Tutorials apply to. I'm guessing your using a paid version so your videos do not apply to the free Cakewalk assistant version.
@@AudioSorcerer Thanks, When I saw your screen, I realized I somehow only got the WEB App on my first download attempt. I got it all now ! Your videos are definitely worth watching. Thanks again Dan
Does your interface work outside of Cakewalk? Can you play music from your computer through it? If you have already tried ASIO within the Cakewalk driver modes, try "WASAPI Shared" and see if it shows up.
I'm just now trying to get into making music (with very little prior knowledge for terminology and all that stuff) and whatnot and don't really have an audio interface. Is it necessary to get one? Especially if you don't directly record audio into Cakewalk/don't make vocals for songs or stuff yourself. If so, would you also need it if you just took audio that has already been recorded by someone else from another source (ig that's sampling or smth, not sure) and more or less imported it into Cakewalk(not necessarily singing either, just generally sounds ig)? I heard the audio quality increases or smth if you do have one, dunno tho. Does the audio you receive at the end, regardless of whether or not it was recorded audio or some preset instrument, affect the end product? Like, is the final audio file gonna sound different if you made it with an audio interface plugged in? (Also, could you technically make a "custom instrument" from a single(or a small selection of) sound(s) if you felt like it? That last one isn't really related to the other questions, just curious if or how you could do it in Cakewalk. Or if an entirely different program itself would be required for something like that.) Oh btw, do you need an audio interface for a midi controller? Or rather, do you need some kinda specific software/hardware or could you technically just plug your electronic keyboard into your computer and just use that(does it affect quality?)? Also, I'm guessing a midi controller isn't absolutely necessary for music production, but rather just makes it way easier (if you know how to play an instrument ig), right?
I would just answer this simply and say yes you need a audio interface and MIDI controller. Regarding making a custom instrument, you can sample sounds and put them into a sampler plugin. Depending how far you want to take it can get pretty intense. I would say it's not a beginner task.
@@AudioSorcerer Ah alright, ig I'll look into getting an audio interface somewhere in the near future then. Btw, I do have an electronic keyboard that I can just plug into my PC. I don't really have the option to get an audio interface just now, so would it just work out if I plugged it in directly and started using that as a MIDI controller?(tried looking it up online, but couldn't get a concrete answer) thanks for the reply, and ig I'll put off that custom instrument thingy till I get the basics down.
@@AudioSorcerer the headphones work thru the device for sound on computer. i called mackie 3 x, they are really rude, and i downloaded soft ware several times. device doen not show in cake walk or pro tools. its driving me nuts. im an older dude bad with computer stuff.
Use the "Azslow" wrapper software. It works much better than ACT does in Cakewalk. You can program your midi controller to pretty much do anything you want it to, and the settings stay permanently (unlike Cakewalk's ACT settings).
You first need to create an instrument track and then drag your MIDI data onto it. The MIDI data will then trigger the instrument. MIDI is just data and has no sound attached to it until you make it so. 👍
I was looking for these EXACT videos a while back. YOU'RE A LIFE SAVER.
Excellent tutorial. I wish all tutorials were as clear and concise as yours.
Glad you like them!
Wow, I've looked at so many videos, ready so many tutorials and finally I found one that worked!
Great to hear!
@@AudioSorcerer Thank you so much!
Thank you, what a relief to finally have it all setup and working!
Glad it helped!
Thank you so so much for saying about USB mic connection. You've helped me a lot.
I'm glad I could help! 👍
hey i’ve seen a couple videos now and they helped me set up my audio interface i was wondering if you can make a tutorial on recording songs for rappers/ singers and such
Really helpful video, Here's my issue. I am still having trouble hearing sound as I play from my midi keyboard. I have a Yamaha Motif 8, Focusrite Scarlet 2i4 (1stGen) and I'm using Cakewalk. Just recently I had a driver issue so I had to reinstall Cakewalk, update all drivers for it and the interface, and the keyboard. NOW, it won't playback unless I have the keyboard plugged in the computer by usb. I've NEVER had to use a usb cord because I've got midi cables running to the back of the interface like you said, for the older keyboards, so, 1) why do I need this now and 2) any idea why I cannot hear and record. I was good up until you got to the midi setup part. Sorry, its so long but I'm having a hard time understanding what is going INTO what and coming OUT of what. Once I get that part, I think I'll be a little clearer. THANKS for the great explanations.
Thank you! You are the best!
Thanks for checking out the video! 🤘
Great video, thanks!
Thanks for checking it out!
Thanks for this. Big help.
No problem 👍
Hi, i recorded the song. my vocals on the playback. But now the sound isn't coming out for mixing. What did I do wrong?
What is your opinion of cakewalk by bandlab compare to other daw ?Your are doing a great job with this channel!
Thanks so much. I've always loved Cakewalk. I used to use it for projects before it was free. It had stability issues in the past but it's much better now. I still prefer Pro Tools because I'm much faster in it and like the workflow better.
Sir where can you hear the sound coming from midi controller?
Thanks for this
My pleasure!
Thanks for the tutorial, when you add the virtual instrument - in the settings popup, why not select Midi Source? When would you have to do it?
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Good video... I have the Focusrite audio interface as well... love it.
I noticed that when you inserted your vst instrument you hit a key and the meter moved, proving that the data is going to Cakewalk. But I didn't hear any sound. What do you do to actually hear those sounds? What setting do I adjust to hear?
You need to make sure your I/O is all setup properly. It's not completely straight forward. For a virtual instrument, you need an external MIDI controller to trigger the sounds. That can plug into the Focusrite via the MIDI input or for newer controllers they are typically USB and you don't even have to use your Focusrite. Once you have all that in order, as long as the output of the instrument track is routed to the output of your interface that handles your speakers or headphone connections, you should hear the sound. Hope that helps.
I have my guitar working sweet through my interface and using guitar rig as a vst plugin for my effects and tones. So I managed to record some layered melodies and riffs using 4 guitar tracks. My problem is adding and creating drums for my music. I am no drummer so it’s been a nightmare especially since I am trying to use third party plugins that are free or on trial. Long ass story short I found this midi controller for £10 an alesis qx49. It’s great, with standalone software I can set all sorts of piano and drums presets to my piano keys, and in modo I can use the keyboard to play drums. Awesome but as soon as I try do this within cakewalk and using them as plugins, my midi keyboard won’t allow them on a midi track, and I can’t set the track up as an instrument with my midi keyboard to assign the drums plugins. No matter what I do I just get basic electric keyboard sound from cakewalk. I hope to learn how to set it up properly
Feel free to book a one-on-one session with me and I can try to help you get this working. MIDI stuff can sometimes be a pain. That keyboard is legacy so that could also be causing issues. audiosorcerer.com/product/cakewalk-by-bandlab-training/
I want my vst plug-ins audio to come from the keyboard instead of the computer. How can I do that?
It's likely not possible. You can try sending it back to your keyboard via MIDI, but I don't think your keyboard's internal speakers are going to play it. Let me know if it ends up working.
I had similar hair in high school. In like 2004.
Rock on! 🤘🤘🤘
Wow money saver here:) I do still prefer ableton for my everything. What do you recommend for better quality?
Which daw do I recommend?
@@AudioSorcerer Yea totally what would you recommend for a daw. Thinking about getting cubase or just upgrading to ableton 11.cakewalk rocks!
Pro Tools is my favorite.
@@AudioSorcerer ahh never used pro tools. I'll try it out. Thx.
Good video! Well done!
I love you videos. I recently bought a Worlde Easycontrol.9 slider unit and after watching several videos I am more confused than ever. Do you have any similar device and can you make a video on how to set up these type of devices with Cakewalk? Thanks.
Hey Willy, I actually use the Slate Raven. It's a bit different but it's not supported by Cakewalk unfortunately. I use it with Pro Tools. All the external controllers have their own setup instructions so I wouldn't know where to begin unless I owned the particular one I was making the video on.
I love this video. Do you know why i can only hear 1 left side of my headphone when i talk and sing.? How can i fix that problem?
Tks so much
Make sure for the input on the track you are recording to you don't have it set to stereo. For example, if you have your mic plugged into input 1 on your interface you would want to select input 1 left as your input.
Hi, i need your assistance please. This is in regards to Cakewalk the free version. My issue is: I am trying to get the software to recognize my YAMAHA PSR 36. I t does have midi in and out at the back. Another thing that i have realized is that: in Cakewalk, in Preferences, Audio-Devices-Input Drivers its empty. Then below that at Output, the box is checked and it say Speakers (Realtek High Def...)
At Preferances - MIDI the above is the same only differance is Output which has Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth. Please assist me.
Feel free to head over to audiosorcerer.com/product/cakewalk-by-bandlab-training/ and book a one-on-one session so I can assist.
Hi! Thanks for the useful video!
But I have a problem. I use a Minilab 3 and am a very new to Cakewalk. The thing is that everytime I try to use Analog Lab there's this voiceover anytime I move a knob or a fader. It's so loud i cant use it.
I also can't find any enable accessibility option anywhere neither the DAW or the plug in.
I enjoy your tutorials, always clear and easy to follow. I have recently intalled the set up for my new keyboard the Nektar LX61. I have followed the download instructions but have yet to make it work in Cakewalk. Is there something I am missing? Thank you in advance
As long as you see it and have it selected in your MIDI devices (Input), you should be good to go. 👍
@@AudioSorcerer I see it, but when I press the keyboard nothing registers.
Just starting all a bit confusing. What midi controller can I buy that is good for cakewalk ie pre sets.
There's not a specific MIDI controller that works better with Cakewalk than any other daw. I did put together this article that lists my top picks for MIDI controllers. It has some that has keys and others with pads, so you have a good selection to pick from. Check it out! www.audiosorcerer.com/post/best-midi-controllers
@@AudioSorcerer thank you, read info of loads of midi controllers, many mention all the main DAWs but nothing about cakewalk. I would not have a clue how to configure one, hence need one that is already pre set for cakewalk.
@@TheMatureArtist I don't think they have one out there that is specific to Cakewalk since it is a free daw.
thanks
You're welcome!
I'm new to Cakewalk. Made a sound bite. Think I may have pushed a Hot Key or something. The audio volume is extra quiet now. Any ideas what I did? lol
Couldn't tell you off the top of my head. It could be several things.
Can you use an Arturia minilab mk2 on cakewalk? new to the whole process
I haven't tried it myself but it looks to just be a MIDI keyboard so I would say yes.
If i am using the solo focusrite interface would it work?? Since it has one line input that is mono , not stereo
It works with Cakewalk. 👍
I get a warning that Cakewalk is not compatable with ASIO now. Had to switch to Waspai shared. Is that still ok?
ASIO still works for Cakewalk so I'm not sure what issue you are experiencing. With that being said, WASPAI Shared is also fine to use.
Thank you. That's good to know. Somehow I've screwed up my asio.
This is very good instruction. I learned some things as I'm starting out with this new version of Cakewalk after using the old for many years and I have the focusrite. At 8:48 I don't know why you said to select WDM/KS because I already have the inputs and outputs on the next screen using ASIO. ? Also at 11:50 you said you don't need to send midi back to the instrument. I have a sound module (synth) hooked up so I do need that to hear it as the tracks are recording midi info not audio waveforms. Lastly, I can't figure out how to get my instruments I have mapped in the MASTER.ins and INSTRMAP.ini files to show as options on each track. In the hold I could select these and they would play the sounds selected rather than what midi channel my keyboard is transmitting on which is what it's doing now.
I have a maono interface. I cannot get audio into it though everything looks good on the computer any hints?
I'm having a problem with my MIDI keyboards audio. I've properly hooked up all the cables into my computer, and I am able to record notes and music onto cakewalk. However it doesn't record the instrument/sounds that I have on my keyboard. Does anyone know how to get cake walk to use those instruments or do I have to use the cakewalk plug-ins?
If you want to utilize your keyboards internal sounds, then you will have to record the MIDI data and have it output back to your keyboard and then run an audio cable from your keyboard into your interface. The end result with be an audio track and not a MIDI track.
@Audio Sorcerer Oh ok, thank you for the advice!
how come when I set the driver mode to asio it won't let me select my focusrite or use it for anything in cakewalk? but then when I put it back on mme 32 bit, then everything works
I'm not sure actually. You may have to use ASIO4ALL to bridge the gap. Cakewalk is weird sometimes. 👍
@@AudioSorcererthat’s not an option for me to select, I’ve just been using mme, that seems to work good enough
What if I do everything just like that, but when I test my midi controller it doesn't register a signal?
It could be USB drivers or the MIDI controller needs further setup and isn't plug-n-play. I would check those things first.
it took me a very long time to figure out what exactly a Focusrite is.. you should not take it dor granted that your audience is as knowledgeable as you are when it comes to this stuff.. you have to explain EVERYTHING in detail for those of us who are absolutely new to this...
im starting from square one- i dont know anything! In a dude who wants to turn some of the lyrics that i wrote into music and all i have is a laptop that somebody gave me...
If I explained every little nuance the videos would be super long. If there is something in my video you don't understand you can either google it or message me. 👍
I don't have any input devices other than the basic cakewalk piano midi controller. Will that work for making recordings with audio samples? I can do it with midi tracks.
what if im using behringer umc22? how to do it?
Cakewalk doesn't require you to use ASIO but it might be best to get the free download of ASIO4ALL for this interface. Here is a link with some information regarding your interface and ASIO: www.sweetwater.com/sweetcare/articles/behringer-audio-interface-setup-guide/
I hope someone here can answer my question: Will a Behringer umc22 work with the wasapi host rather than the asio one? Will it effect latency?
I did not find an answer to my question, maybe u can help me? I am looking for ability to change midi channels using midi controler. What I want to achieve is when making live performances I can quickly change the VST - assuming each VST instrument input is set to different midi channel. Am I thinking right? Or is there other way to do that :) (I am using Cakewalk and do not have MIDI controler/keyboard yet)
I suppose that is possible, but I honestly don't know. I do all studio work so we just set-and-forget it.
Im using uphoria behringer umc2
I am using roland drum connect to cakewalk and connect to Google meet. I notice I cannot used my Microphone because the midi is under microphone. Plus the laptop mic wont work as well. How to fix this issue? I have a behringer mx400 but I notice I am not using it.
Is there a difference in MIDI cables? You mentioned old school MIDI cables. I just ordered two identical short MIDI cables because mine were given to me from my father and not only are they both different, they are older than the hills of Rome. I was unable to make a connection with these old cables.
To my knowledge, there has only ever been 1 type of MIDI connector. Most newer devices support MIDI over USB. I still rock standard MIDI cables. 🤘🤘🤘
First time using DAWs. Long story short, I have the katana 100 mk2, the launchkey mini mk3, and I'm having trouble connecting both. I have a separate speaker to use for the launchkey instead of the laptop speakers ,and I'm having trouble connecting the guitar amp. I didnt want to run everything through one speaker alone. Both the guitar amp and launchkey also have the updated drivers to run them. Would it be possible to connect both the guitar amp and midi controller through cakewalk, with the midi controller/laptop connected to a separate speaker? Sorry if this is confusing.
How do I get my focusrite as the output for the midi? I cannot seem to make that the output. Thanks for the videos bro!
If you have an external keyboard going to your Focusrite, it should be the MIDI output on the keyboard to the MIDI input on your Focusrite. I guess my first question is, what is your end goal?
I just got the audient id14 mark 1. Cannot get the recording to show up on daw. It shows its working on Id mixer, but not the daw.
Do you have it setup within Cakewalk the same as suggested in the video?
my focusrite isn't showing up under the section midi devices it doesn't show any inputs or outputes. Under audio devices it shows up. Idk it's scarlet solo.
The Scarlet Solo doesn't have MIDI.
Sir where to hear the sound of midi controler?
Why wont my audio when play thru my head phones been trying figure it out all day
What audio interface are you using and can you hear music through the headphones when you're not using Cakewalk?
7:50 thesre is othing that comes up, it only says: Frendly Name.
And nothing under it
Trying to figure out how to reconfigure and remap my new midi controller (Alesis vi49) and I am having a tough time figuring it out. The manual and the midi editors are maddeningly unhelpful. Yes, we are plugged in and I can use it but I can’t figure out how to configure things like the transport controls for example or remap the drum pads for the various drum programs and what have you. Anyway, any help would be appreciated as I can’t find anything Cakewalk specific with this particular controller or just the advanced midi functions in general if that would help. 🥂 cheers
On the Input selector on a track, also with a Focusrite, are you saying Left is stereo? I generally want to record stereo in, 2 channels, 1&2… I’m not sure how to do that
No, input 1 on your interface is left and input 2 would be right.
@@AudioSorcerer so basically stereo would have to be on two tracks in cakewalk, yes? I can do both inputs 1&2 to one track in Ableton… not that it’s all that useful for a stereo effect…
@@AudioSorcerer in other words, there’s no way to select input 1 & 2 for one track in Cakewalk, yes?
What happened to setting it up with Windows drivers which is all I wanted?
This video is about an "audio interface setup". I think I mentioned something about using your local sound card, but that's not the focus of this video.
Hello, Dan! Could you, please, tell where is PDC in CAkewalk? I see it in your UI but still cannot find myself....((((
It should be where you see it in my software unless they updated it. I haven't updated my software in a while. They are about to release Sonar the paid version.
Well, actually I installed still the free version. And, yes, I have updated it though can't remember PDC being before.. could you, please, tell me your version number?@@AudioSorcerer
top man
Thanks!
i dont have a audio interface i have a akai mpd 26 midi controller and my driver share is set to wasapi shared but i asio is an option should leave it on wassapi or change it to asio?
This looks to just be a MIDI controller so the driver section doesn't matter. You can't record or playback audio with this device.
why cant u listen to the midi output n how do u record if u cant hear what ur playing?
Can you be more specific with your setup? What MIDI controller, what audio interface, how do you have your I/O setup, etc.
What do you do after you've followed every step of this video and your midi keyboard still doesn't work?
Nevermind. I figured it out. I didn't have the correct driver for my midi-keyboard installed. As soon as I did that, it started working properly.
Glad you got it working 👍
Anyone who can answer why my midi plugin (mpd226) is responsive in cakewalk, but I don’t have audio? Everything was working fine, I closed and reopened and didn’t tweak my settings but could not get audio back.
11:37 my midi keyboard is plugged in to my pc but nothing shows up under "imputs" it only says "Frendly Name"
Hello Audio Sorcerer, enjoy your teaching , my concerns are if you can help, or direct me. Some time in my recording I am getting a clip a glitch or scratch ( and a skip all of a sudden)in my recordings in suggestions or directions ( this is for Bandlab---primarily now-- and I use cakewalk). Thank you Highly!!
What do you have your recording buffer size set to? If it's too low your computer might have trouble handling it. The size moves in increments of 64. Try 256, then 512, and if you have to use 1024. When you get to 512 and 1024 you aren't going to be able to monitor yourself in the headphones because there will be noticeable latency. This isn't necessary the fix to your issue but the first thing I would look at.
when installing asio4all it messed my audio up and youtube videos wont play also when connecting it in the setting as mentioned above i got a message saying that aisio for all is not compatible with band walk and so i dont know what is going on
ASIO4ALL isn't necessary in most situations. What audio interface are you trying to use it with?
I have pc n band lab my mbox won’t hook up 🤷♂️
Kind of off-topic but, would you recommend me to record voices on Mono or Stereo?
and also, is 10.7ms latency ok for recording?
Always record vocals in mono. Yes, that latency is fine.
Hi, I've tried all of this and can't hear any audio in my headphones, what am I doing wrong?
My first question would be are you able to hear audio from your computer played back through your audio interface into your headphones? Lets take Cakewalk out of the equation first.
@@AudioSorcerer Hi, no, I'm not getting any playback through my laptop.Thanks for getting back to me 👍
Hi there, after spending over 50 hours since last Wednesday, I finally got sound today at 9 AM uk time . Delighted, thought I'd let you know, to save you responding. Great vids by the way 👏
I dont have interface , but can i record using sterio cable ,just diy?
Directly into your computer's soundcard? You could, but I don't recommend it. It's best to get a cheap audio interface as opposed to using your computer's sound card.
@@AudioSorcerer yeah for a while cause i don't have money hahahaha thanks dude
how you get cakewalk for mac? I learned that now is possible.
My understanding is that it is still only for PC.
I'm having a problem with Cakewalk. When I go to record a new track, it records my previous track in addition to the new recording. It works okay when I mute the 1st track, but that's no way to record. PLEASE HELP!!!
I’m having the same problem as well
I need to connecty Behringer um2,,anybody help
Sorry Newbie here
Can you state what version of Cakewalk your Tutorials apply to.
I'm guessing your using a paid version so your videos do not apply to the free Cakewalk assistant version.
Cakewalk is free for everybody.
@@AudioSorcerer I guess I didn't install it right .
myscreen is a web app and it looks nothing like yours.
@@pschingh You probably installed BandLab. You want Cakewalk.
@@AudioSorcerer Thanks,
When I saw your screen,
I realized I somehow only got the WEB App on my first download attempt.
I got it all now !
Your videos are definitely worth watching.
Thanks again Dan
My controller is metering. But how can I hear sound from it?
Is the audio track you created in Cakewalk giving you corresponding meter levels?
Does anyone know if I can use my usb mic and audio ibterface at the same time?
I believe you can. You have to choose one of the other driver settings beside ASIO. That should give you access to both.
why wont my profire 610 work for it it senses the midi usb but not the interface
Does your interface work outside of Cakewalk? Can you play music from your computer through it? If you have already tried ASIO within the Cakewalk driver modes, try "WASAPI Shared" and see if it shows up.
I just got a new interface
PreSonus audio box usb 96 it works now
I'm just now trying to get into making music (with very little prior knowledge for terminology and all that stuff) and whatnot and don't really have an audio interface. Is it necessary to get one? Especially if you don't directly record audio into Cakewalk/don't make vocals for songs or stuff yourself. If so, would you also need it if you just took audio that has already been recorded by someone else from another source (ig that's sampling or smth, not sure) and more or less imported it into Cakewalk(not necessarily singing either, just generally sounds ig)?
I heard the audio quality increases or smth if you do have one, dunno tho. Does the audio you receive at the end, regardless of whether or not it was recorded audio or some preset instrument, affect the end product? Like, is the final audio file gonna sound different if you made it with an audio interface plugged in?
(Also, could you technically make a "custom instrument" from a single(or a small selection of) sound(s) if you felt like it? That last one isn't really related to the other questions, just curious if or how you could do it in Cakewalk. Or if an entirely different program itself would be required for something like that.)
Oh btw, do you need an audio interface for a midi controller? Or rather, do you need some kinda specific software/hardware or could you technically just plug your electronic keyboard into your computer and just use that(does it affect quality?)? Also, I'm guessing a midi controller isn't absolutely necessary for music production, but rather just makes it way easier (if you know how to play an instrument ig), right?
I would just answer this simply and say yes you need a audio interface and MIDI controller. Regarding making a custom instrument, you can sample sounds and put them into a sampler plugin. Depending how far you want to take it can get pretty intense. I would say it's not a beginner task.
@@AudioSorcerer Ah alright, ig I'll look into getting an audio interface somewhere in the near future then. Btw, I do have an electronic keyboard that I can just plug into my PC. I don't really have the option to get an audio interface just now, so would it just work out if I plugged it in directly and started using that as a MIDI controller?(tried looking it up online, but couldn't get a concrete answer)
thanks for the reply, and ig I'll put off that custom instrument thingy till I get the basics down.
I got a mackie onyx and downloaded software. restarted computer. device still does not show in cake walk. any ideas?
Does it work locally on your computer? For example, can you play music from RUclips or Spotify out of the interface from your computer?
@@AudioSorcerer the headphones work thru the device for sound on computer. i called mackie 3 x, they are really rude, and i downloaded soft ware several times. device doen not show in cake walk or pro tools. its driving me nuts. im an older dude bad with computer stuff.
@@csul5961 From what I can tell, you should just need to download the Mackie ASIO drivers for it to work.
@@AudioSorcerer i downloaded what the sent me in email 3x with no luck.
12:35 i have no instruments exept: Cakewalk TTS-1 there but i cant open a keyboard with it
You need to install the instruments add-on.
i dont have audio interface
You'll want to look at getting one. The built in sound cards in computers are not reliable for recording or playback.
@@AudioSorcerer Is still possible to use Cakewalk with built in soundcards? What setting do I need to make it works?
Where to hear the sound?
What are you using for an audio interface?
its notnreading my pad controller
is the same when using v8soundcard?
Possibly, I'm not familiar with the v8 Soundcard. Is it ASIO?
@@AudioSorcerer it's like an audio interface but a cheaper one, you can order it on ebay for just 20-25 dollars.
How to map midi in the knobs and button?
That's a little bit complex and is for another tutorial. This just was a introductory tutorial.
@@AudioSorcerer then make a video!
Use the "Azslow" wrapper software. It works much better than ACT does in Cakewalk. You can program your midi controller to pretty much do anything you want it to, and the settings stay permanently (unlike Cakewalk's ACT settings).
Why when I try to set it up it shows as stereo fl studio?
I'm not sure. Do you have FL Studio on your computer?
@@AudioSorcerer yes and when I go into asio I see focusrite but it doesn’t light up only Fl
@@AudioSorcerer okay so I fixed that but now it only comes out the left
what do i have to do if my midi keyboard doesn´t make any sound? i will apprecciate it a lot if someone can respond
Are you getting the meters to move on your instrument track?
@@AudioSorcerer yeah I was getting it, luckily I was able to fix it but thanks a lot I love your videos they're very helpful!
Thanks for checking them out. I'm glad you find them helpful. 🤘🤘🤘
@@ilyujin4982 I am having the same problem. How did you fix it?
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ffs I just want to add a midi track to a timeline and hear playback jfc
You first need to create an instrument track and then drag your MIDI data onto it. The MIDI data will then trigger the instrument. MIDI is just data and has no sound attached to it until you make it so. 👍
@@AudioSorcerer i will try that