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@@NeilFarrimond I'm on a Mac. There was no option in RØDE Central to set up bi-link midi, however I did see 'Streamer X' pop up in the plugin for Midi In and Out when I followed along with your walkthrough.
@@snapperwolf If you are seeing MIDI IN & OUT in the Plugin then you can assume MIDI is enabled on the Streamer X. As I don't have a Streamer X it's difficult to see what is going on but you can monitor your MIDI messages to and from the Streamer X by using this free software, which allows you to see what is being sent to the Streamer X & and what is being received from a MIDI perspective. www.snoize.com/MIDIMonitor/ - alternatively we could have a Zoom call if you get stuck to see if this is possible :-)
I'm so pleased this showed up as a recommended video. Hearing your velvet voice calm customers down on all those escalation calls, I always thought you missed your smooth jazz DJ calling. Glad you're putting it and your tech skills to work on RUclips!
Thanks! It works great, and for PC midi port "MIDI function" works fine with Rodecaster pro 2. Only one little question, somebody knew the command number to make a "marker" when recording? I've tried all command but nothing, maybe im doing something wrong?
Use control_change channel 0 control 17 value 1 to push, 0 to release. Once recording simply send another 1 and 0 to mimic a button press and there you go! Do the same with a delay to mimic stop recording. See docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JLADLN3Qk5nR9MyZ9KH_h0WKghdusyN9RK2fszAhYn0/htmlview for all the commands I can find so far.
Great video! Unfortunately, changing banks doesn't seem to be working with Rodecaster Pro 1 :( It was what I was really looking for since RCP1 does not have physical buttons to switch between banks, pitty... Also, for RCP1 users, the numbering of the sound pads is from left to right top to bottom, meaning that in the video the sound pad number 5 for RCP2 users, is number 2 for RCP1 users.
TY for the video! I miss the Sampler function of the GoXLR, if only Rode had been able to take that function of pressing the actual button to record and immediately being able to play it back, you could record much more spontaneous "soundboard" sounds than is possible now. Is this possible with the Streamdeck + RCP2?
Thanks for the comment. I think you could achieve this with a multi action button on the Streamdeck. First action would be to start recording, second action would be to play the sound pad. I haven’t tried it but I think it would work. All from a single press of a button!
@@NeilFarrimond Oh god! that would be awesome if it would work, could you try it out for me and all the other ones that wants this feature on the rodecaster? I would probably buy a streamdeck right now if it works :) So if this work I can record someone on discord, then if I'm not happy with the recording, I can just delete with another press of a button and then record again on instant, and then make a huge soundboard with alot of buttons, just like the goxlr, that would be awesome :D thanks in advance!
Wow! That’s something I’ve always wanted! I’ve contacted RODE from day 1 they released the RCPII, but couldn’t try it myself as not only I’m on Linux, but I also don’t have any StreamDeck 😂 but it did seem extremely cool for a big radio studio in which every member can manage its own mic!
This is great!!!! I have a question! I can mute and unmute faders 1 to 6 on my Rodecaster Pro 2, but i cant mute and unmute the virtual faders :( Im i doing something wrong?
Oh, that’s a very good question because I created this video before the virtual faders were actually released so I’m not sure if the mini control will support those. I need to do a little bit of testing to find out to see whether they will work or not. Thanks a lot for the kind comments and watching the video. I’ll get back to you here if I find anything.
I didn't watch the complete video, but I noticed the number of views you had on your channel and realized you couldn't monetize this video. So, I purchased your download and will dive into this pdf this week since I have a similar setup where my RCPII is sitting on another shelf away from my desk. Thanks for creating this video and the subsequent PDF. I hope your channel continues to grow. Onward, AW
@@NeilFarrimond my pleasure. I didn't realize it until I got halfway through the video that your instructions are designed for Mac/Apple users and I'm on a Windows system. Do you know how to get the Stream Deck to talk to the RCPII on Windows systems?
Neil... Great job on this video. I have a similar set up.. Running a M1 MacStudio w/Sonoma Latest Beta, RCPII and SD XL. Followed your setup. No joy. Seems like Midi plugin is not communicating with RCPII. Could be the beta of MacOS but not sure. CC's 27 and 35 do not have descriptions in the plugin for Mute and Play respectively. Will do further research to debug.
I tried this with a Rodecaster Duo and noticed that the mute button only works on every 2nd press of the button: Press 1: mute, press 2: nothing, press: 3: unmute, press 4: nothing, etc Any idea why that might be?
Nice to know it's possible, thanks. In most cases, it defeats the point of having a physical mixer, in my opinion. The RCP2 is overkill if one just needs a sound card with a mic entry.
Hello Neil, I hope this message finds you well. I couldn't locate an email address to reach out to you directly, so I'm leaving my comment here. I recently purchased your PDF document and icons for the Stream Deck. Thank you for creating such useful resources! I have a question regarding the icons: Is it possible to change an icon's appearance when I press a button? For instance, could the icon turn light red when the mic is muted, and revert to a grey-red color when it's not? I've implemented a similar feature for my smart home devices, allowing me to easily see whether a device is on or off directly from the Stream Deck. It would be fantastic to have the same functionality for the Rodecaster, such as showing the mic status or indicating which sound pad is currently playing. Thank you for considering my question, and I look forward to your guidance.
Hi, many thanks for downloading the resources. Yes, you can change the button icon based on it's state within the streamdeck. You can drag a differnt icon image depending on the state of the streamdeck button.This article from Elgato should help. Let me know if this makes sense? help.elgato.com/hc/en-us/articles/360028237271-Elgato-Stream-Deck-Customizing-Key-Icons#:~:text=1)%20Select%20the%20Key.,Creator%20in%20the%20default%20browser.
@@NeilFarrimond yeah I follow Elgato instruction - for one state one icon for other another one. The same works for my philiphs hue system - when light is off - I see that on my streamdeck - and I wonna to see the same for rodecaster. For example I push the button to start record - and the icon should switch to red color - but it doesn't work. If you want I can make a video , just let me when where I can you a link.
Thank you once again for the video. Is there an option on the Streamdeck for a key to be pressed, to affect the other keys? I’m thinking about making an “ON” and an “OFF” button for the mute channel function. So that when ON is pushed, OFF turns itself off, and the channel is un-muted
@@NeilFarrimond yes I’ve seen it, however it only uses one button/key. I’m talking about that, but spread out on 2 different buttons/keys. Thanks for answering
Thanks for this, I am wanting the exact same kind of setup where I can use the Streamdeck to send controls to the Rodecaster Pro II from a different desk. I have been playing around with the MIDI commands in Streamdeck and for some weird reason setting the command to Toggle buttons make it so the button on the Streamdeck has to be pressed twice to toggle. Pressing twice again untoggles. That unfortunately makes the icons I select that are supposed to follow toggling get off sync. :(
Hi, depending on the function, you may need to try the HOLD option. I also have a video with a workaround for using muti action buttons for using Streamdeck with the REC function. It may help with your workflow. ruclips.net/video/cyMPeWsHmYE/видео.html
Nice! Question? I have the Stream Deck Plus. Can we have it change the sample banks when swiping between pages on the SD+, instead of programming a button?
I have the + too and I don’t think k this is possible as the swipe between pages doesn’t evoke an action as far as I am aware. When I have time I can do a quick check. 👍🏻
Excellent thank you! Just grabbed your additional resources, thank you for putting all this together. Looks like the multi-action workflow doesn't work that great... have to push the same button multiple times and it doesn't fire the Multi action. Have you had better success with this? Appreciate your help
Hi thanks for downloading the resources. You may need to try changing the button type for multi action. Try hold or push. Which function are you trying to trigger? I can take a look from my side if you let me know.
@@NeilFarrimond eggzacklee what I was looking for,subbed for more, and off topic but useful for streamers , have you heard of any replacement for SNAP camera for desktops .... affects your visage on camera , now it’s retired ... we care open to suggestions
I was so excited last week when I got this setup, after buying your PDF. But since Friday, none of my buttons are doing anything on the Rodecaster Pro 2. No commands are working anymore. I even double checked it against the PDF, and everything is still setup correctly. The MIDI plug-in appears to have been updated on 2/27/24 (last Tuesday). Maybe the update broke something? If I change the "On" value from "127" to "1", I get feedback on the Stream Deck's button when I press the corresponding button on the Rodecaster itself. In other words, the Stream Deck button I create to mute a microphone will flash states when I press the hardware Mute button on the RCP2. So, I know they are communicating. But no matter what else I change or try, the Stream Deck will not command anything on the RCP2 I had setup from last week. It's like the commands aren't being sent to the RCP2 correctly (or at all). Anyone else getting this?
@@NeilFarrimond I setup a record button, 6 "Mute" buttons for all 6 physical buttons under the sliders, 8 Sound Pad Buttons, and 4 Bank Buttons. All were working, now none of them do! On this video, the "On" command is "127", but noticed in your newest video, you recommended using "1". If I leave them sending "127"... I see nothing at all happening. If I change them to "1", I at least see feedback on the Stream Deck when I press a physical button on the RCP2... but no commands output from the Stream Deck change anything on the RCP2. The "button pressed" feedback only occurs on the "Mute" commands. I did not make any changes before the problem occurred several days ago. I've only updated the "On" commands today trying to troubleshoot. But, at least I know there is some communication from the RCP2 to the Stream Deck. The RCP2 is either not receiving the command from the Stream Deck, or the command is flawed somehow. I've unplugged and restarted the computer, RCP2, Stream Deck, etc. I've even changed cables between all of them. And the RCP2 is set for MIDI to be ON.
Hi. I have tested with a clean setup using the latest MIDI driver (3.8.1) and RCP2 firmware 1.3.4. I created a MUTE button for channel 1 using the settings in the PDF and it works for me with no issue. For reference, I only changed the MIDI value from 127 to 1 for the REC multi action as this is a special case. For the rest, you can leave it as default. Make sure you have the RCP2 outputs selected in the configuration and that your RCP 2 is configured for MIDI. Here is a screenshot of the MUTE settings used. drive.google.com/file/d/1MNi3g37m0ys43Yi5r2RRCCtbji_hERac/view?usp=sharing
@@NeilFarrimond Thank you so much for taking the time to help me troubleshoot this. After HOURS of changes and testing, I finally was able to get it working again. I did go through and change all the "127" settings to "1". That did NOT fix the issue, but it shows feedback on the Stream Deck when a button is pressed on the RCP2... a minor detail, but I like the visual of seeing it communicate. The issue was apparently in the RCP2, where it was sending MIDI commands but not receiving them. I did a full reboot of every device simultaneously. Meaning not just powering down, but killing all incoming power, waiting a minute, then plugging it all back in, starting with the computer FIRST. When doing so, the RCP2 got stuck in a boot/reboot loop. No idea why. But I again unplugged it and powered it back on again. Then it worked flawlessly. Can't thank you enough for your help on this. It's apparently such an obscure setup, that it's hard to find the information to troubleshoot it! I think I'll just make completely unplugging the RCP2 after each recording part of my process. That way it's a clean boot up for everything each time. I have downloaded both your PDF instruction sheet... which is much more helpful and straightforward than what I found from Rode, since it's specific to the Stream Deck. Your videos are awesome. I also picked up your Icon Pack since I just setup your new "Record" multi-action also. It's works flawlessly now as well. Very cool. Thanks again, and I hope this is helpful to someone in the future that may come across the same issue.
I got the banks to switch, did the smart pads exactly like yours. They don’t want to play the sound on the airhorn.. Wonder why. Is it still command 35?
Hi you can mute / unmute any channel but not sure what you mean by virtual fader. The MIDI plugin doesn’t support controlling the faders via stream deck.
you can control the volume of the monitor volume button with control 43 and whatever channel. If you select a virtual channel, then you are able to control the selected channel via the monitor-volume button. but not unselected. Trying to figure it out. Its sending two commands when controlling volume.
Hi Mr Farrimond, Your tutorial is great and I learned a lot. Thank you for sharing! Is there a way we can mute the virtual fader (USB-C 1 port) through Stream Deck? I tested all channel with command 27 as you showed in your tutorial but I was not able to make it work for this input. Thanks in advance.
@@NeilFarrimond Thank you! I appreciate. In the meantime, I'll buy your PDF Guide and I'm looking forward to look at the content of it. Thank you again.
Is there a way to mute the outputs or set volume for them? I didn’t see the option on your pdf and I find it so OBNOXIOUS that you can’t just click in the 1 or 2 headphones dial to mute and the spin to drop their volume is pretty unintuitive. Help please!
Hi, can you tell me specifically what you want to do? I do know that the MIDI functionality can be limited for some use cases; believe me, I have tested many combinations and found it to be very frustrating at times! No promises that your use case is support but let me know what it is you need to do 🙂
@ just mute/unmute the one and two headphone output, respectively, on the Duo. It seems like such a basic function that it’s making me wonder if my unit is defective and everyone else’s mute when you click the dials in. I’ve got my soundbar and headphones running out of that so that they each have a dial to control, but having to dial them off every time for muting is obnoxious.
Hi, pleasant/informative video, but I just wanted to know if I could start/stop *recording* on my Rodecaster Pro (I) via a button on my StreamDeck. I didn't see you mentioning this in your video. Is this possible??
You can try in the other direction. If when listening to midi commands from your pc, it recognizes the REC button being pushed, then it means it’s totally midi controllable in the other direction as well
I tried following your tutorial & could not get the windows rtp or loop midi plugins to work but were able to get the stream deck plugin installed. Please make another video setting up a windows pc.
Hi,@@NeilFarrimond I have a streamer X, and no, in the Rode Central don't have the "system config" on device config... so, unfortunately don't seem have how to enable the bidirectional midi communication, just have the control of brigthness
Hi there! Thanks for the video and the information. I bought the PDF - I hoped, though, I would find information how to control the faders... Any idea how I could do that?
Hi. I have tried to get this working but I understand this is not activated on the RCP2. I will double check with RODE support to verify. And post here if it is supported.
Thanks Neil! I'm wondering is there a way to utilize the streamdeck to do multitrack recording of each microphone and saving it directly to the cloud? My current set up is mac, rodecaster pro 2, ecamm. Trying to get isolated tracks for each one sent directly to our producer for post production.
Ecamm will only record whatever you have being sourced from the RCP2 as a single track, so multitrack recording in Ecamm is not supported. regarding exporting the files from the RCP2 to the cloud, this would still have to be done manually as far as I know.
Neil, have you figured out how to create a mic mute button where the icon status can be displayed? My RCPII is out of my line of site when on calls, and I'd love to have a quick glance at the Stream Deck to see the mic status (muted or unmuted) - I can't seem to get the current status to reflect to the streamdeck :(
I did this for the record button, so I will check to see if I can get this to work for the mute. You will have to use some form of mutil action button in the stream deck to get this functioning, as far as I know.
Sorry I misunderstood your question. The coloured frames with motion are created using Ecamm Live which is a MAC OSX live streaming / production software. ecamm.neilfarrimond.live/
Yes, you should be able to add a second icon to the button. help.elgato.com/hc/en-us/articles/360028237271-Elgato-Stream-Deck-Customizing-Key-Icons. I also am creating some custom icons for the Streamdeck aligned to the Rodecaster graphics if you're interested.
Thank you @NeilFarrimond for your quick feedback. I have already purchased your 2 PDFs and signed up to the trevligaspel Forum, however the community is not focused on Rodecaster, it is more focus on keyboards and sound editors. Your video is also unique on RUclips (and therefore very precious), however the videos about the pluggin Loopmidi do not clarify why the PC still does not communicate with the my Rodecaster Duo(only with the elgato streamdeck XL). In your video you have the output and input connected to the Rodecaster, however some videos talk about connecting just the output. A new video from you would be very useful on this subject. Thank you very much...
Thanks for your feedback. Let me see if I can work this out but give me some time. Your issue is that the LoopMidi is not communicating with your Rodecaster Duo correct?
@@NeilFarrimond Yes. But it communicates with the stream deck XL. In the window of Loopmidi it's send mensage to the output (increasing the number), but nothing happens on Rodecaster Duo. Thnak you so much for your wisdom and time.
This information is brilliant and it does work... providing you have your Rodecaster Pro II connected to the computer using USB1. For some reason the MIDI app (and indeed Rode Central) doesn't detect a connected device if its connected with USB 2. Here's the problem for me, I run my conference calls and live streams from a second computer, and that needs the USB Chat function that's only available on USB1. I can't connect my stream deck to that second computer because that is being used to control the software I do demonstrations of. If Rode could make the Procaster II visible in Rode central with USB 2, that would I'm sure solve the problem. So slightly frustrating, but I still appreciate the information you've shared here and talking the time to do it. Thank you.
@@NeilFarrimond Actually Neil, I'm an idiot. I totally forgot that you can change USB2 to Mix minus on the Rodecaster, which means I can just swap the connections and everything works. Some additional information... while you can't add a 'Hold' function as parrt of a Multi action button on the stream deck, you can a Toggle function. But to get it to work you need to add the toggle function twice... then it works exactly like hold. The only remaining issue that I can't figure out how two get the mic input to a known state on the Rodecaster using the stream deck... you know so that when the action is part of a macro isn not doing the opposite of what I intended. Anyway, thanks again for this video... I've set up multiple macros in Companion running along side multi action buttons... so my livestream launch and end sequences are all now properly automated.
@@NeilFarrimond yes. As the Streamdeck button just acts as a toggle switch, its not taking appropriate action based on a known state. i.e... If my mic is currently muted, I don't want my macro that includes a 'mute mic' action to actually unmute it instead.
Since this allows for MIDI in and out could I in theory use this to control two PC's with 1 streamdeck? I stream using a dual PC setup and have multiple streamdecks and want to clean up my desk. So could I have a streamdeck on my gaming rig, send a midi command to the rodecaster duo, who then sends a MIDI command to my streaming rig to change scenes, start/stop recording or streaming, etc?
Hey I bought the guide and didn't see it in there but I have a multiaction I have set up to turn on a voice changer effect and when I press it again I want to turn off the effect. Holds do not work with multi action sadly so do you know what "turn off bank" function would be?
Oh I should of mentioned that I'm using a multi action with a switch I'm so sorry! The issue I'm getting is the toggle won't toggle off when the second press is pressed if I have another toggle action set in the switch action. It will cycle through the next time I press the first action again. Not really sure why it won't toggle off when pressed during the switch action.@@NeilFarrimond
@@Apollo3p Hi - I'm not sure what the issue is - could you send me a screenshot or post a video somewhere to highlight the issue? I may be able to help :-)
Hey I found a solution which probably stems from me not having a super good familiarity with how the midi functions output their operations but if I have 2 toggles in each part of the switch it will turn on and off as desired. So now I press the first part of the toggle, it turns on a voice modifier and pressing it again to run the second part of the switch now turns it off. This is just the default toggle with nothing adjusted besides the operation(35) and correct channel picked. I apologize for my lack of understanding on this. @@NeilFarrimond
@@Apollo3p not an issue at all. Glad it’s working for you and that’s for downloading the guide and supporting the channel. I also have some Streamdeck icons I made if you’re interested. rodecastericonpack.neilfarrimond.live
Does this PDF go into more detail when using Windows? You mentioned downloading a 3rd party software so I have loopMIDI and that's as far as I got and now I'm stuck 🤔
I only created this for MAC as I don’t have a PC. However the MIDI app developer should have some info on his site regarding the driver. I may have to look at a PC setup to test this.
@@NeilFarrimond After I go through the instructions I have 6 different lines in the loopMIDI window eg Streamdeck2dawtrack but how is that communicating with the rodecaster? So I need to do something with rode software? On the stream deck midi plug-in I see the 6 lines from loopMIDI in the drop down but unsure how this gets to the rodecaster pro 2
@@2-4-5_Trioxin Have you enabled the MIDI function in the Rodecaster? Your MIDI virtual interface should see these and MIDI IN & OUT - the Rodecaster is acting as a MIDI device which can be controlled / mapped via the Windows driver. So the path should be: StreamDeck->loopMIDI->Rodecaster. As I mentioned I don't have a Windows device right now to test this workflow.
I've reached out to Rode as I see a number of people not seeing the Rodecaster device as a MIDI source within their PC setups. If I get a response, I will post here.
Posted in the Reddit as well, but thank you for this! However I have an issue, say that there is a 3rd party driver that needs to be installed for Midi to be used on PC, I only use PC and have no clue what driver to use. Do you know which one it is or can provide a link? Because I don't have the Rodecaster Pro II as a selectable Midi Port in the streamdeck midi plug in on PC.
@@Apollo3p just realised that now having found a Windows Instance to use. :-) UPDATED VIDEO HERE FOR WINDOWS MIDI DRIVERS: ruclips.net/video/QFNQpc8TDi4/видео.html
What are all the features you are able to control using MIDI? Do you know if the same midi control works with the Rodecaster Pro original? It supports midi pads too.
Hi. I haven't tested it with the original RCP. Some of the features are record, mute, sound pad activate / trigger etc. Not everything is available as this is limited to what RODE will provide.
@openyathirdeye6894 At time of me making this video and releasing the PDF, Rode hadn’t published anything on their site. In fact Rode started pointing people to my video when asked. I had to test all these workflows myself as Rode Support really didn’t have answers. It is interesting that they have now posted some of the information. Maybe they used my PDF as reference ☺️
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This is fantastic! But I'm struggling to get any action out of a Streamer X. Do you have any experience with this device? :)
@@snapperwolf Hi, I don't but I believe MIDI is supported. Are you on a MAC or PC?
@@NeilFarrimond I'm on a Mac. There was no option in RØDE Central to set up bi-link midi, however I did see 'Streamer X' pop up in the plugin for Midi In and Out when I followed along with your walkthrough.
@@snapperwolf If you are seeing MIDI IN & OUT in the Plugin then you can assume MIDI is enabled on the Streamer X. As I don't have a Streamer X it's difficult to see what is going on but you can monitor your MIDI messages to and from the Streamer X by using this free software, which allows you to see what is being sent to the Streamer X & and what is being received from a MIDI perspective. www.snoize.com/MIDIMonitor/ - alternatively we could have a Zoom call if you get stuck to see if this is possible :-)
Pdf is not avaliable 😔
I'm so pleased this showed up as a recommended video. Hearing your velvet voice calm customers down on all those escalation calls, I always thought you missed your smooth jazz DJ calling. Glad you're putting it and your tech skills to work on RUclips!
So kind of you and thanks so much for the comment. Hope you are doing well.
Brillant. Love it ! The streamdeck is absolutely amazing
Many thanks!
Thanks! It works great, and for PC midi port "MIDI function" works fine with Rodecaster pro 2.
Only one little question, somebody knew the command number to make a "marker" when recording? I've tried all command but nothing, maybe im doing something wrong?
Hi. I’m not sure there is one but I’ll have a look.
It looks like RODE do not support this via MIDI at this time.
Use control_change channel 0 control 17 value 1 to push, 0 to release. Once recording simply send another 1 and 0 to mimic a button press and there you go! Do the same with a delay to mimic stop recording. See docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JLADLN3Qk5nR9MyZ9KH_h0WKghdusyN9RK2fszAhYn0/htmlview for all the commands I can find so far.
Thank you! Couldn't figure it out until i read this comment. Much appreciated!!
Great video! Unfortunately, changing banks doesn't seem to be working with Rodecaster Pro 1 :( It was what I was really looking for since RCP1 does not have physical buttons to switch between banks, pitty... Also, for RCP1 users, the numbering of the sound pads is from left to right top to bottom, meaning that in the video the sound pad number 5 for RCP2 users, is number 2 for RCP1 users.
TY for the video! I miss the Sampler function of the GoXLR, if only Rode had been able to take that function of pressing the actual button to record and immediately being able to play it back, you could record much more spontaneous "soundboard" sounds than is possible now. Is this possible with the Streamdeck + RCP2?
Thanks for the comment. I think you could achieve this with a multi action button on the Streamdeck. First action would be to start recording, second action would be to play the sound pad. I haven’t tried it but I think it would work. All from a single press of a button!
@@NeilFarrimond Oh god! that would be awesome if it would work, could you try it out for me and all the other ones that wants this feature on the rodecaster? I would probably buy a streamdeck right now if it works :) So if this work I can record someone on discord, then if I'm not happy with the recording, I can just delete with another press of a button and then record again on instant, and then make a huge soundboard with alot of buttons, just like the goxlr, that would be awesome :D thanks in advance!
Wow! That’s something I’ve always wanted! I’ve contacted RODE from day 1 they released the RCPII, but couldn’t try it myself as not only I’m on Linux, but I also don’t have any StreamDeck 😂 but it did seem extremely cool for a big radio studio in which every member can manage its own mic!
Hello, we can control elgato lights from rcp2 pads with midi ? Thanks 🙏
I am not sure but when I have a moment I’ll investigate 👍🏻 Great question!
Would be great to control the virtual faders through the newest StreamDeck, for example!
This is great!!!! I have a question! I can mute and unmute faders 1 to 6 on my Rodecaster Pro 2, but i cant mute and unmute the virtual faders :(
Im i doing something wrong?
Oh, that’s a very good question because I created this video before the virtual faders were actually released so I’m not sure if the mini control will support those. I need to do a little bit of testing to find out to see whether they will work or not. Thanks a lot for the kind comments and watching the video. I’ll get back to you here if I find anything.
I didn't watch the complete video, but I noticed the number of views you had on your channel and realized you couldn't monetize this video. So, I purchased your download and will dive into this pdf this week since I have a similar setup where my RCPII is sitting on another shelf away from my desk.
Thanks for creating this video and the subsequent PDF. I hope your channel continues to grow.
Onward,
AW
That's really nice of you - thank you so much and I hope you enjoy some of the workflows detailed in the PDF. Really appreciate your support. 🙏
@@NeilFarrimond my pleasure.
I didn't realize it until I got halfway through the video that your instructions are designed for Mac/Apple users and I'm on a Windows system.
Do you know how to get the Stream Deck to talk to the RCPII on Windows systems?
@@AskAW Hi yes, the Streamdeck Plugin Developer has instructions for this: www.tobias-erichsen.de/software/loopmidi.html
This really helped me. Thank you! 😊
You are very welcome!
Neil... Great job on this video. I have a similar set up.. Running a M1 MacStudio w/Sonoma Latest Beta, RCPII and SD XL. Followed your setup. No joy. Seems like Midi plugin is not communicating with RCPII. Could be the beta of MacOS but not sure. CC's 27 and 35 do not have descriptions in the plugin for Mute and Play respectively. Will do further research to debug.
Thanks for the comment. I have a laptop the same beta so when I have 5 I can test.
I tried this with a Rodecaster Duo and noticed that the mute button only works on every 2nd press of the button: Press 1: mute, press 2: nothing, press: 3: unmute, press 4: nothing, etc Any idea why that might be?
Nice to know it's possible, thanks. In most cases, it defeats the point of having a physical mixer, in my opinion. The RCP2 is overkill if one just needs a sound card with a mic entry.
@@theancientvoice9272 agreed. Depends on your requirements of course. Many single audio interface options are available.
Hello Neil,
I hope this message finds you well. I couldn't locate an email address to reach out to you directly, so I'm leaving my comment here. I recently purchased your PDF document and icons for the Stream Deck. Thank you for creating such useful resources!
I have a question regarding the icons: Is it possible to change an icon's appearance when I press a button? For instance, could the icon turn light red when the mic is muted, and revert to a grey-red color when it's not? I've implemented a similar feature for my smart home devices, allowing me to easily see whether a device is on or off directly from the Stream Deck. It would be fantastic to have the same functionality for the Rodecaster, such as showing the mic status or indicating which sound pad is currently playing.
Thank you for considering my question, and I look forward to your guidance.
Hi, many thanks for downloading the resources. Yes, you can change the button icon based on it's state within the streamdeck. You can drag a differnt icon image depending on the state of the streamdeck button.This article from Elgato should help. Let me know if this makes sense? help.elgato.com/hc/en-us/articles/360028237271-Elgato-Stream-Deck-Customizing-Key-Icons#:~:text=1)%20Select%20the%20Key.,Creator%20in%20the%20default%20browser.
@@NeilFarrimond I tried - for doesn't work. Can you please check on your streamdeck?
@@VictorVedmich which part does not work? Did you follow the Elgato instructions?
@@NeilFarrimond yeah I follow Elgato instruction - for one state one icon for other another one. The same works for my philiphs hue system - when light is off - I see that on my streamdeck - and I wonna to see the same for rodecaster. For example I push the button to start record - and the icon should switch to red color - but it doesn't work. If you want I can make a video , just let me when where I can you a link.
@VictorVedmich okay let me have a look to make a video. Will post here when it’s available.
Thank you once again for the video. Is there an option on the Streamdeck for a key to be pressed, to affect the other keys? I’m thinking about making an “ON” and an “OFF” button for the mute channel function. So that when ON is pushed, OFF turns itself off, and the channel is un-muted
Yes, I think this video should help. Let me know if this works for you: ruclips.net/video/cyMPeWsHmYE/видео.htmlsi=HKFBpSMOlrSZvgNn
@@NeilFarrimond yes I’ve seen it, however it only uses one button/key. I’m talking about that, but spread out on 2 different buttons/keys. Thanks for answering
@@clemradio ah I see now. Almost like you need to li k the Streamdeck keys so their status affects each other. I don’t that is yet possible.
You're a LEGEND! Thank you for making this video.
Really kind of you to say so - thanks for watching the video and glad it was useful for you.
Thanks for this, I am wanting the exact same kind of setup where I can use the Streamdeck to send controls to the Rodecaster Pro II from a different desk.
I have been playing around with the MIDI commands in Streamdeck and for some weird reason setting the command to Toggle buttons make it so the button on the Streamdeck has to be pressed twice to toggle. Pressing twice again untoggles. That unfortunately makes the icons I select that are supposed to follow toggling get off sync. :(
Hi, depending on the function, you may need to try the HOLD option. I also have a video with a workaround for using muti action buttons for using Streamdeck with the REC function. It may help with your workflow. ruclips.net/video/cyMPeWsHmYE/видео.html
Nice! Question? I have the Stream Deck Plus. Can we have it change the sample banks when swiping between pages on the SD+, instead of programming a button?
I have the + too and I don’t think k this is possible as the swipe between pages doesn’t evoke an action as far as I am aware. When I have time I can do a quick check. 👍🏻
@@NeilFarrimond that’s what I thought but didn’t hurt to ask 😊. Thanks!
How do you have the rodecaster pro 2 hooked into the computer and which slot on the back of the rodecaster are you using?
I’m using USB port 1.
Excellent thank you! Just grabbed your additional resources, thank you for putting all this together.
Looks like the multi-action workflow doesn't work that great... have to push the same button multiple times and it doesn't fire the Multi action. Have you had better success with this?
Appreciate your help
Hi thanks for downloading the resources. You may need to try changing the button type for multi action. Try hold or push. Which function are you trying to trigger? I can take a look from my side if you let me know.
@@NeilFarrimond eggzacklee what I was looking for,subbed for more, and off topic but useful for streamers , have you heard of any replacement for SNAP camera for desktops .... affects your visage on camera , now it’s retired ... we care open to suggestions
I was so excited last week when I got this setup, after buying your PDF. But since Friday, none of my buttons are doing anything on the Rodecaster Pro 2. No commands are working anymore. I even double checked it against the PDF, and everything is still setup correctly. The MIDI plug-in appears to have been updated on 2/27/24 (last Tuesday). Maybe the update broke something?
If I change the "On" value from "127" to "1", I get feedback on the Stream Deck's button when I press the corresponding button on the Rodecaster itself. In other words, the Stream Deck button I create to mute a microphone will flash states when I press the hardware Mute button on the RCP2. So, I know they are communicating. But no matter what else I change or try, the Stream Deck will not command anything on the RCP2 I had setup from last week. It's like the commands aren't being sent to the RCP2 correctly (or at all).
Anyone else getting this?
I’ve update the MIDI plugin too and not seeing any issue. What is specifically broken for you, everything?
@@NeilFarrimond I setup a record button, 6 "Mute" buttons for all 6 physical buttons under the sliders, 8 Sound Pad Buttons, and 4 Bank Buttons. All were working, now none of them do!
On this video, the "On" command is "127", but noticed in your newest video, you recommended using "1". If I leave them sending "127"... I see nothing at all happening. If I change them to "1", I at least see feedback on the Stream Deck when I press a physical button on the RCP2... but no commands output from the Stream Deck change anything on the RCP2. The "button pressed" feedback only occurs on the "Mute" commands.
I did not make any changes before the problem occurred several days ago. I've only updated the "On" commands today trying to troubleshoot. But, at least I know there is some communication from the RCP2 to the Stream Deck. The RCP2 is either not receiving the command from the Stream Deck, or the command is flawed somehow.
I've unplugged and restarted the computer, RCP2, Stream Deck, etc. I've even changed cables between all of them.
And the RCP2 is set for MIDI to be ON.
Hi. I have tested with a clean setup using the latest MIDI driver (3.8.1) and RCP2 firmware 1.3.4. I created a MUTE button for channel 1 using the settings in the PDF and it works for me with no issue. For reference, I only changed the MIDI value from 127 to 1 for the REC multi action as this is a special case. For the rest, you can leave it as default. Make sure you have the RCP2 outputs selected in the configuration and that your RCP 2 is configured for MIDI. Here is a screenshot of the MUTE settings used. drive.google.com/file/d/1MNi3g37m0ys43Yi5r2RRCCtbji_hERac/view?usp=sharing
@@NeilFarrimond Thank you so much for taking the time to help me troubleshoot this. After HOURS of changes and testing, I finally was able to get it working again. I did go through and change all the "127" settings to "1". That did NOT fix the issue, but it shows feedback on the Stream Deck when a button is pressed on the RCP2... a minor detail, but I like the visual of seeing it communicate.
The issue was apparently in the RCP2, where it was sending MIDI commands but not receiving them. I did a full reboot of every device simultaneously. Meaning not just powering down, but killing all incoming power, waiting a minute, then plugging it all back in, starting with the computer FIRST. When doing so, the RCP2 got stuck in a boot/reboot loop. No idea why. But I again unplugged it and powered it back on again. Then it worked flawlessly.
Can't thank you enough for your help on this. It's apparently such an obscure setup, that it's hard to find the information to troubleshoot it!
I think I'll just make completely unplugging the RCP2 after each recording part of my process. That way it's a clean boot up for everything each time.
I have downloaded both your PDF instruction sheet... which is much more helpful and straightforward than what I found from Rode, since it's specific to the Stream Deck. Your videos are awesome. I also picked up your Icon Pack since I just setup your new "Record" multi-action also. It's works flawlessly now as well. Very cool.
Thanks again, and I hope this is helpful to someone in the future that may come across the same issue.
@KnifeOutpost you’re more than welcome and thanks for the support. It’s not a straightforward setup but once it works it’s great. Take care!
This is great! Does that mean we can use the Ducking feature also? THankyou!
Yes I believe so. 👍🏻
I got the banks to switch, did the smart pads exactly like yours. They don’t want to play the sound on the airhorn.. Wonder why. Is it still command 35?
Figured it out. There was a dropdown below under MIDI Ports. Select RodeCaster. Sick.
@@Jozay562 glad you got it sorted.
What’s the steps if I wanted to place the mic output in a virtual fader, and have a mute/unmute via stream deck?
Hi you can mute / unmute any channel but not sure what you mean by virtual fader. The MIDI plugin doesn’t support controlling the faders via stream deck.
you can control the volume of the monitor volume button with control 43 and whatever channel. If you select a virtual channel, then you are able to control the selected channel via the monitor-volume button. but not unselected. Trying to figure it out. Its sending two commands when controlling volume.
As far as I know, you can't control a channel volume using the Streamdeck.
Well you can. But you have to press the touchscreen to mark the channel first and then use the stream deck
Are you talking about controlling the volume of a specific audio channel on the Rodecaster? If so can you share how you did this?
Sure. I’ll make a video
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Hi Mr Farrimond,
Your tutorial is great and I learned a lot. Thank you for sharing!
Is there a way we can mute the virtual fader (USB-C 1 port) through Stream Deck? I tested all channel with command 27 as you showed in your tutorial but I was not able to make it work for this input.
Thanks in advance.
Thank you for the kind comment - I would have to take a look, as I am not sure that is possible. I will post here if I find an answer.
@@NeilFarrimond Thank you! I appreciate. In the meantime, I'll buy your PDF Guide and I'm looking forward to look at the content of it. Thank you again.
Is there a way to mute the outputs or set volume for them? I didn’t see the option on your pdf and I find it so OBNOXIOUS that you can’t just click in the 1 or 2 headphones dial to mute and the spin to drop their volume is pretty unintuitive. Help please!
Hi, can you tell me specifically what you want to do? I do know that the MIDI functionality can be limited for some use cases; believe me, I have tested many combinations and found it to be very frustrating at times! No promises that your use case is support but let me know what it is you need to do 🙂
@ just mute/unmute the one and two headphone output, respectively, on the Duo.
It seems like such a basic function that it’s making me wonder if my unit is defective and everyone else’s mute when you click the dials in. I’ve got my soundbar and headphones running out of that so that they each have a dial to control, but having to dial them off every time for muting is obnoxious.
Hi, pleasant/informative video, but I just wanted to know if I could start/stop *recording* on my Rodecaster Pro (I) via a button on my StreamDeck. I didn't see you mentioning this in your video. Is this possible??
I am not sure about the Rodcaster Pro I but you can do it on the RCP2 which is detailed in the PDF link in the video description.
You can try in the other direction. If when listening to midi commands from your pc, it recognizes the REC button being pushed, then it means it’s totally midi controllable in the other direction as well
Thank you so much ❤
I tried following your tutorial & could not get the windows rtp or loop midi plugins to work but were able to get the stream deck plugin installed. Please make another video setting up a windows pc.
UPDATED VIDEO HERE FOR WINDOWS MIDI DRIVERS: ruclips.net/video/QFNQpc8TDi4/видео.html
do you know if this would work with the rode streamer x ?
I understand the Streamer X supports MIDI then yes. Can you check Rode Central app under settings MIDI as I mentioned in the first part of the video?
did you tested?
@@maxYT-cu2fo I don't have the streamer X but I according to Rode the software and functionality is the same so, yes it should work.
Hi,@@NeilFarrimond I have a streamer X, and no, in the Rode Central don't have the "system config" on device config... so, unfortunately don't seem have how to enable the bidirectional midi communication, just have the control of brigthness
@@efemazieri thanks for the clarification - it is a shame that the Streamer X does not support this.
Hi there!
Thanks for the video and the information. I bought the PDF - I hoped, though, I would find information how to control the faders... Any idea how I could do that?
Hi. I have tried to get this working but I understand this is not activated on the RCP2. I will double check with RODE support to verify. And post here if it is supported.
Oh, I see! That would be fantastic! Thanks!@rrimond
Thanks Neil! I'm wondering is there a way to utilize the streamdeck to do multitrack recording of each microphone and saving it directly to the cloud?
My current set up is mac, rodecaster pro 2, ecamm. Trying to get isolated tracks for each one sent directly to our producer for post production.
Ecamm will only record whatever you have being sourced from the RCP2 as a single track, so multitrack recording in Ecamm is not supported. regarding exporting the files from the RCP2 to the cloud, this would still have to be done manually as far as I know.
Neil, have you figured out how to create a mic mute button where the icon status can be displayed? My RCPII is out of my line of site when on calls, and I'd love to have a quick glance at the Stream Deck to see the mic status (muted or unmuted) - I can't seem to get the current status to reflect to the streamdeck :(
I did this for the record button, so I will check to see if I can get this to work for the mute. You will have to use some form of mutil action button in the stream deck to get this functioning, as far as I know.
I've got a rodecaster duo and use it on single pc setup. however, idk how to make midi work on stream deck, do you have an explanation somewhere?
UPDATED VIDEO HERE FOR WINDOWS MIDI DRIVERS: ruclips.net/video/QFNQpc8TDi4/видео.html
Where you get the color changing frames on your videos from?
These are some of the built in dynamic transitions in Final Cut Pro.
@@NeilFarrimondso the coloring changing frames around your face while you’re talking and your tutorial frame is a transition? That doesnt sound right?
Sorry I misunderstood your question. The coloured frames with motion are created using Ecamm Live which is a MAC OSX live streaming / production software. ecamm.neilfarrimond.live/
Any idea how to have two icons on the button for muted and unmuted. You can't use the hold function in a multi-action switch
Yes, you should be able to add a second icon to the button. help.elgato.com/hc/en-us/articles/360028237271-Elgato-Stream-Deck-Customizing-Key-Icons. I also am creating some custom icons for the Streamdeck aligned to the Rodecaster graphics if you're interested.
Icon Pack here: rodecastericonpack.neilfarrimond.live/
Can you make a video to configurate the windows plugin so we can use tutorial? I've install but it's not working don't know why. Thank you very much
I don’t possess a windows machine but I could take a look. Have you contacted the app developer for the MIDI plugin. He’s very helpful.
Thank you @NeilFarrimond for your quick feedback.
I have already purchased your 2 PDFs and signed up to the trevligaspel Forum, however the community is not focused on Rodecaster, it is more focus on keyboards and sound editors.
Your video is also unique on RUclips (and therefore very precious), however the videos about the pluggin Loopmidi do not clarify why the PC still does not communicate with the my Rodecaster Duo(only with the elgato streamdeck XL).
In your video you have the output and input connected to the Rodecaster, however some videos talk about connecting just the output.
A new video from you would be very useful on this subject.
Thank you very much...
Thanks for your feedback. Let me see if I can work this out but give me some time. Your issue is that the LoopMidi is not communicating with your Rodecaster Duo correct?
@@NeilFarrimond Yes. But it communicates with the stream deck XL. In the window of Loopmidi it's send mensage to the output (increasing the number), but nothing happens on Rodecaster Duo. Thnak you so much for your wisdom and time.
UPDATED VIDEO HERE FOR WINDOWS MIDI DRIVERS: ruclips.net/video/QFNQpc8TDi4/видео.html
Awesome idea and video! Thanks Neil 🙏😊
Thank you so much for the support and buying the guide. You have made my evening, it means a lot! 🙏
You're welcome Neil! You made my day too, with this idea! 😊
This information is brilliant and it does work... providing you have your Rodecaster Pro II connected to the computer using USB1. For some reason the MIDI app (and indeed Rode Central) doesn't detect a connected device if its connected with USB 2.
Here's the problem for me, I run my conference calls and live streams from a second computer, and that needs the USB Chat function that's only available on USB1. I can't connect my stream deck to that second computer because that is being used to control the software I do demonstrations of.
If Rode could make the Procaster II visible in Rode central with USB 2, that would I'm sure solve the problem. So slightly frustrating, but I still appreciate the information you've shared here and talking the time to do it. Thank you.
That’s an interesting one. I hadn’t tested that but when I have time I’ll take a look. Many thanks is for the kind words and feedback.
@@NeilFarrimond Actually Neil, I'm an idiot. I totally forgot that you can change USB2 to Mix minus on the Rodecaster, which means I can just swap the connections and everything works.
Some additional information... while you can't add a 'Hold' function as parrt of a Multi action button on the stream deck, you can a Toggle function. But to get it to work you need to add the toggle function twice... then it works exactly like hold.
The only remaining issue that I can't figure out how two get the mic input to a known state on the Rodecaster using the stream deck... you know so that when the action is part of a macro isn not doing the opposite of what I intended.
Anyway, thanks again for this video... I've set up multiple macros in Companion running along side multi action buttons... so my livestream launch and end sequences are all now properly automated.
@@juliancroot thanks for the update. Much appreciated. When you say mic state, do you mean if the mic is muted or not?
@@NeilFarrimond yes. As the Streamdeck button just acts as a toggle switch, its not taking appropriate action based on a known state. i.e... If my mic is currently muted, I don't want my macro that includes a 'mute mic' action to actually unmute it instead.
@@juliancroot ah I see. Let me take a look and see how this looks on my side. Will get back to you if I work this out.
hello, does this technic also work with the streamer x?
I haven’t tested but you can test it yourself just following my video. It should be the same.
did you tested?
Since this allows for MIDI in and out could I in theory use this to control two PC's with 1 streamdeck? I stream using a dual PC setup and have multiple streamdecks and want to clean up my desk. So could I have a streamdeck on my gaming rig, send a midi command to the rodecaster duo, who then sends a MIDI command to my streaming rig to change scenes, start/stop recording or streaming, etc?
Yes that totally possible, using multi actions with the Streamdeck. 👍🏻
@@NeilFarrimond Thank you, Ill have to look inot this when I get home from work today
Hey I bought the guide and didn't see it in there but I have a multiaction I have set up to turn on a voice changer effect and when I press it again I want to turn off the effect. Holds do not work with multi action sadly so do you know what "turn off bank" function would be?
Hi, yes in the video at timecode 22:00 I talk about this The button type you need is "Toggle". Hope that helps.
Oh I should of mentioned that I'm using a multi action with a switch I'm so sorry! The issue I'm getting is the toggle won't toggle off when the second press is pressed if I have another toggle action set in the switch action. It will cycle through the next time I press the first action again. Not really sure why it won't toggle off when pressed during the switch action.@@NeilFarrimond
@@Apollo3p Hi - I'm not sure what the issue is - could you send me a screenshot or post a video somewhere to highlight the issue? I may be able to help :-)
Hey I found a solution which probably stems from me not having a super good familiarity with how the midi functions output their operations but if I have 2 toggles in each part of the switch it will turn on and off as desired. So now I press the first part of the toggle, it turns on a voice modifier and pressing it again to run the second part of the switch now turns it off. This is just the default toggle with nothing adjusted besides the operation(35) and correct channel picked. I apologize for my lack of understanding on this.
@@NeilFarrimond
@@Apollo3p not an issue at all. Glad it’s working for you and that’s for downloading the guide and supporting the channel. I also have some Streamdeck icons I made if you’re interested.
rodecastericonpack.neilfarrimond.live
Does this PDF go into more detail when using Windows? You mentioned downloading a 3rd party software so I have loopMIDI and that's as far as I got and now I'm stuck 🤔
I only created this for MAC as I don’t have a PC. However the MIDI app developer should have some info on his site regarding the driver. I may have to look at a PC setup to test this.
What are you stuck on?
@@NeilFarrimond After I go through the instructions I have 6 different lines in the loopMIDI window eg Streamdeck2dawtrack but how is that communicating with the rodecaster? So I need to do something with rode software? On the stream deck midi plug-in I see the 6 lines from loopMIDI in the drop down but unsure how this gets to the rodecaster pro 2
@@2-4-5_Trioxin Have you enabled the MIDI function in the Rodecaster? Your MIDI virtual interface should see these and MIDI IN & OUT - the Rodecaster is acting as a MIDI device which can be controlled / mapped via the Windows driver. So the path should be: StreamDeck->loopMIDI->Rodecaster. As I mentioned I don't have a Windows device right now to test this workflow.
I've reached out to Rode as I see a number of people not seeing the Rodecaster device as a MIDI source within their PC setups. If I get a response, I will post here.
Posted in the Reddit as well, but thank you for this!
However I have an issue, say that there is a 3rd party driver that needs to be installed for Midi to be used on PC, I only use PC and have no clue what driver to use. Do you know which one it is or can provide a link? Because I don't have the Rodecaster Pro II as a selectable Midi Port in the streamdeck midi plug in on PC.
Hey I didn't need to install a driver but the option "midi function" showed up and worked for me. Hope this helps!
@@Apollo3p just realised that now having found a Windows Instance to use. :-) UPDATED VIDEO HERE FOR WINDOWS MIDI DRIVERS: ruclips.net/video/QFNQpc8TDi4/видео.html
Good tutorial Neil
Many thanks James. Means a lot.
Has anyone figured out what driver to get for Windows?
I created an updated video here: ruclips.net/video/QFNQpc8TDi4/видео.html
@@NeilFarrimond thank you! I’m stupid, I just saw the pinned comment
@@FernandoDeAndaOff not at all. I just posted this a few moments ago. Thanks for watching / support the channel!
What are all the features you are able to control using MIDI? Do you know if the same midi control works with the Rodecaster Pro original? It supports midi pads too.
Hi. I haven't tested it with the original RCP. Some of the features are record, mute, sound pad activate / trigger etc. Not everything is available as this is limited to what RODE will provide.
You're a god among men.
Many thanks and much appreciated 🙏
Genius!
Thank you!
Rode has the info for the midi functions on their website don't buy his pdf
@openyathirdeye6894 At time of me making this video and releasing the PDF, Rode hadn’t published anything on their site. In fact Rode started pointing people to my video when asked. I had to test all these workflows myself as Rode Support really didn’t have answers. It is interesting that they have now posted some of the information. Maybe they used my PDF as reference ☺️