Today is a great day. After following your import tutorial, I have been able to import samples from Rock Drum Machine, Soft Drummer, ect. My musical horizons have just increased ten fold. So grateful to you, Paul. Best wishes.
Hey Paul, I think you’ve done very well in trying to manage all the options within DigiStix 2.. There’s so much going on.. the new layout is much easier + quicker to get around once you know where to look.. 👍 The layer velocities - sample delay trick is pretty cool.. The addition of the delay + reverb sends in the controller section will come in handy.. Thanks for these tutorials.. always clear + concise.. look forward to more tips..
Melodic Mapping very handy can see this comes in the MPC style. Would love to see Chord progression come to this aswell or Chameleon 2 if that was to hit again following on from MPC style functionality!
@@PaultheMusicMan I take pride in leaning as much as I can about your apps without having to resort to manuals. That said there are always new bits of information to be gleaned from your videos.
Is there a way to size all of the drum pads to a single screen on iPhone? I can either get the top row of four to appear or the bottom three rows but not all on screen at the same time. Thanks for any advice.
Would it be possible to add “Edit Pad” to the menu so we could edit Pads 1-4 without having to select pad and swipe down a page to the Edit button below Pads 13-16?
Insane plugins and DS2 is a beast like the rest of them! How could one man pull off 50+ top shelf plugins? No idea. That said, I’m having issue hearing multi-layers: I import hat1 to pad1 layer1, then hat2 to pad1 layer2. I see both wavs in the window. Settings are all default. Can only hear layer1 hat1. 🤷🏻♂️ Also, I used to be able to import a long wav of drum hits to pad1, slice them to pads (let’s say 32) across A/B, then import on C , pad1, a new long wav of hits, and slice (it would ask where to - I would select C) and it would spread them across C/D. But recently, it doesn’t prompt where to slice second wav and they end up overwriting those on A/B. Thoughts? Thanks!!
Oh, and I could only get layer2 to display a wav if I import (ex. IPhone File app). If I choose Assign from Kit (reference) it doesn’t prompt to choose layer and just overwrites layer1 with the second wav
Same behavior in standalone. Also, on Layer Tuning page the Preview button plays the wav on later2. So it’s just a matter of how to get them playing together 🤔
@@RapBeatRepository Can you believe I forgot I added a slice option to DS2. I will investigate when I have caught up with my emails and get back to you on that one. It does make sense that it would overwrite 2 banks but I'm guessing its not prompting for the start bank?
In Digistix 2, is there a way to easily EXPORT kit samples / pads I record say from a synth, into individual .wav files OR a zip file containing all the .wav' s?
@@PaultheMusicMan Thanks so much for this Paul, very elegant solution hidden under the hood. We all love the feature rich flexibility of you apps, and how responsive you are as a prolific dev
Not without using the interface as if you take a look at the presets these are actual drumkits, so you can change kit using the presets, but you cannot remotely change the song. This is because a lot of people use an external sequencer instead of my built in pattern editor.
Yes, it should be working fine, just tested it to be sure. The Backup option is available via the main menu (nect to the power button). Select Backup and then Backup Current Kit, then brose for a folder to save and press the 'Create Document' icon.
@@PaultheMusicMan So backup will save instrument with Samples, yes? what about the main instrument that I created, where to find it. I mean the location where it was originally stored
@@raidmarji You can't directly access the files area within the DigiStix 2 application. You can as you have seen backup your kit (which includes the samples) as a .dkit file and then restore that later. Where is it stored depends on the location you choose as part of the backup procedure.
I’ve seen people refer to a written manual, but can’t find one anywhere on the web. Is there one for DigiStix 1 or 2? I appreciate the videos, but I’m more of an old school text learner.
Thé référence concept is very cool but I wonder if most people get what it is. I mean if you have 5 kits with a reference to a bass drum in a sixth kit then changing that bass drum sound will effect all those kits.
Yes, this is only intended to be used with finished drum kits of course. It was just a neat way to create songs with drum samples from multiple sources.
Hello Paul Maybe you can Help . When I tap on one of the Chimes no Dialog is apearing. Is there another way to find the melodic remapping Dialog. I Use Digistix 2 with the latest IOS. Thank you
thanks for the improvements! But one thing from Digistix 1 I miss strongly: there is not any more the capability to make a direct recording from other audio apps. The new version allows only direct recording from the microphone. Why this deterioration?
If this were true then how would I have been able to record all the GM instruments that are new to DigiStix 2? If you run AUM and place DS2 in an effect slot, it records what passes through it using its in-built recorded or Auto Sampler. I'm sure whatever host you are using is the problem, as long as DS2 is loaded as an effect (as with DS1) and a suitable audio source is routed through the app, it will record. I just checked it out now in AUM for peace of mind.
you are right! I tried to use DS 2 as standalone for this purpose. The standalone version from DS 1 had in the very bottom an arrow to connect to other apps, which is missing in DS 2. Putting DS 2 in an effect slot in AUM solves the problem. Thanks for the fast reply, and sorry for not finding this way by myself. Excellent answer 😊.. Excellent app! Send you 5 stars! 👍👍👍👍👍.
@@Hav-Bills27 Not currently, and the only thing standing in my way of implementing this is that I'm using channel 2 for reverse playback. I may reconsider this.
@@PaultheMusicMan Even if it doesn’t come to fruition I appreciate the consideration 🙏🏾. As I said before I’m a piano roll nut. Having the ability to drum out a groove with multiple samples mapped to my MPC style MIDI drum pad and record the midi on to separate midi channels simultaneously in Atom or Helium would be phenomenal. Thanks again for your consideration.
DigiStix loops the whole sample so if you have additional space in there it needs to be removed using the EDIT button. You can Select and area and crop to selection.
A quick question: When creating a custom kit in Digistix 2 and exporting clips to Helium media bay, will the custom bank names be available in Helium to easily edit / make changes to the midi data? This is after selecting Grid Layout then Digistix. Will the currently loaded kit in Digistix be recognized?
You can load the appropriate grid layout that matches the kit used, either GM layout of DigitStix Layout. It is not recognised directly, it just treats the export as MIDI so you have to manually select it but I may look to add this.
Is it possible to build a kit and have it automatically place the names of the original .wav samples on the pads instead of needing to rename them manually?
It would be great if there was an external editor to quickly make kits on a desktop computer. You could then easily import them into DigiStix2 instead of importing samples one by one which is often tedious and boring.
Are you using drag and drop to add samples to pads? It is the easiest method, by simply dragging and dropping samples directly to the pads. If you have a M1/M2/M3 Mac you could install the app on your Mac.
@@PaultheMusicMan Thanks for your reply! I‘m on a PC. Drag & Drop from the Files app works great but I mostly use 5 layers per pad, that‘s where it becomes tedious. Is there a way to directly load 5 samples on a pad i.e. the five layers? Thanks for your help.
Would be a nice feature if you for example dropped a drum break in and it sliced it up over the pads obviously you can cut the samples up to length individually but be nice if it basically chopped the sample into segments over the pads for playback and you may have to tighten up the start and end of the sample to tighten it up ....almost Mpc style would be useful for all kinds of sounds to chop them up
If I had a penny for all the issues Apple introduce into their new OS's I'd be rich!! I will take a look and see if I can replicate. Just a thought, have you run the App in standalone mode since installing it to ensure all the kits are installed correctly? There are lots of issues with iOS 18.1.1, which is why I never upgrade until I'm sure all Apple's bugs are gone!! I just tried on my iPhone with 18.1.1 and the Assign button works fine in standalone mode. I've also tried an iPad with 18.1 and that was fine, just upgrading my OS to try again. Maybe worth trying a reboot to see if that helps.
@@musique4581 I just tried on my iPhone with 18.1.1 and the Assign button works fine in standalone mode. I've also tried an iPad with 18.1 and that was fine, just upgrading my OS to try again. Maybe worth trying a reboot to see if that helps. I only have a 12.9" here, no 13" but I doubt thats the issue. Also did you create a new DrumKit prior to trying to Assign instruments?
Hi is there any software for PC or mac to arrange samples only and export it to digistix. it will be much easier to arrange samples only then export the map. Any plan to increase the number of Round Robin Layers? or increase the pad banks (Not only A, B, C & D)? Import midi function? Pan from -100 to 100 (Currently I'm using equation to da that x= (y+100)/200 to convert to your 0-1 :)
No, but it is an easy task to drag and drop samples on pads. No plans to increase the round robin layers at the moment as it changes the preset structure. The panning is full range and mapped left to right with 0.5 being centred. I guess I could have displayed it with 0 centre!
@@PaultheMusicMan Honestly this app is really amazing , I love it The last question: Is there any way to protect the library that I create? I mean for commercial purposes?
Will Helium playback Fade rolls and triplets programmed in Digistix 2 thru saved midi clips? I am thinking of purchasing Digistix 2 for the added flexibility, but would like to do detailed production editing in Helium which I already have.
I am afraid that it is not possible to control different patterns with different MIDI notes in the track. For example Cubasis > Digistix2 track, note C0 triggers Pat01 - C#0 Pat02 - D0 Pat03 etc. So far I have not found anything to indicate this. If I am wrong, I would be very grateful for a message.
Alternatively, record your patterns directly into a MIDI track of your DAW and play them back without Host Sync enabled. You can record the output of DigiStix and when you play the notes back they will trigger the required drum pads but please use CH1 to do this. Sending notes on CH2 can cause a pad to be played in reverse.
I miss the Simple possibilie to save my pattern in a way like "Intro, Verse1, Verse2, Break, End" ...and Create a Category like, Pop, Rock, Metal to store that into! There is no option for that, i can't find!
You have 24 patterns so you could mentally assign Verse1=1, Verse2=2, Break=3 etc. but there is no way to actually name them. Since there are 4 rows of 6 in the menu, it might be worth using the row as a guide. I may add this in a future version mind you.
When you start digging into it, there are lots of differences between the two. DS2 supports 64 pads instead of 16, and GM layouts. It has additional features like the auto sampler, comprehensive drag and drop etc. Just watch the videos and it will become clear they are different beasts.
Hi, I’m trying to import a mid loop to DigiStix but without success! It’s possible to create a midi loop in a daw and export to use in DigiStix? Thanks
It is not possible to import multi-channel MIDI files as it relies on patterns not linear music with arbitary tempo's and time divisions. If you want to do this it might be better importing into your DAW and playing the MIDI into DigiStix and moving the notes to play the correct pads.
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Today is a great day. After following your import tutorial, I have been able to import samples from Rock Drum Machine, Soft Drummer, ect. My musical horizons have just increased ten fold. So grateful to you, Paul. Best wishes.
I had missed the sample delay and per step fx options so glad I watched this, very cool!
Yes, this is one reason I do these videos as there is always one gem hidden away in there.
What I’ve been waiting for thanks for the upgrade /update
Yeah, sorry it took so damn long, there is a limit to how many bundles you can have and I hit the limit apparently.
Hey Paul, I think you’ve done very well in trying to manage all the options within DigiStix 2.. There’s so much going on.. the new layout is much easier + quicker to get around once you know where to look.. 👍
The layer velocities - sample delay trick is pretty cool..
The addition of the delay + reverb sends in the controller section will come in handy..
Thanks for these tutorials.. always clear + concise.. look forward to more tips..
Thanks for the kind comments, always appreciated.
DS1 was great. DS2 is a BEAST! Thanks Paul! 😎👍🏼
Melodic Mapping very handy can see this comes in the MPC style. Would love to see Chord progression come to this aswell or Chameleon 2 if that was to hit again following on from MPC style functionality!
Great video. Well demonstrated.
Thanks mate... hopefully you spotted something new in there.
@@PaultheMusicMan I take pride in leaning as much as I can about your apps without having to resort to manuals. That said there are always new bits of information to be gleaned from your videos.
Great info 😎Thanks Paul 👍🏼
Is there a way to size all of the drum pads to a single screen on iPhone? I can either get the top row of four to appear or the bottom three rows but not all on screen at the same time. Thanks for any advice.
Not currently, but I agree it would be a nice idea to be able to do this.
Would it be possible to add “Edit Pad” to the menu so we could edit Pads 1-4 without having to select pad and swipe down a page to the Edit button below Pads 13-16?
Insane plugins and DS2 is a beast like the rest of them! How could one man pull off 50+ top shelf plugins? No idea.
That said, I’m having issue hearing multi-layers:
I import hat1 to pad1 layer1, then hat2 to pad1 layer2. I see both wavs in the window. Settings are all default. Can only hear layer1 hat1. 🤷🏻♂️
Also, I used to be able to import a long wav of drum hits to pad1, slice them to pads (let’s say 32) across A/B, then import on C , pad1, a new long wav of hits, and slice (it would ask where to - I would select C) and it would spread them across C/D. But recently, it doesn’t prompt where to slice second wav and they end up overwriting those on A/B. Thoughts? Thanks!!
Oh, and I could only get layer2 to display a wav if I import (ex. IPhone File app). If I choose Assign from Kit (reference) it doesn’t prompt to choose layer and just overwrites layer1 with the second wav
Same behavior in standalone.
Also, on Layer Tuning page the Preview button plays the wav on later2. So it’s just a matter of how to get them playing together 🤔
Perhaps you are thinking of Neon which allows you to split wavs into slices and export them since no slicing option is available in DS2?
@@PaultheMusicMan I’m referring to DigiStix2. I slice all the time and have created lots of kits using the slice feature. I don’t have Neon, yet.
@@RapBeatRepository Can you believe I forgot I added a slice option to DS2. I will investigate when I have caught up with my emails and get back to you on that one. It does make sense that it would overwrite 2 banks but I'm guessing its not prompting for the start bank?
In Digistix 2, is there a way to easily EXPORT kit samples / pads I record say from a synth, into individual .wav files OR a zip file containing all the .wav' s?
You can export the drumkit, rename with a .zip extension, then unzip with the password dsx2p
@@PaultheMusicMan Thanks so much for this Paul, very elegant solution hidden under the hood.
We all love the feature rich flexibility of you apps, and how responsive you are as a prolific dev
My digistix 2 on ipad pro DOES NOT HAVE AN “EXPORT TO WAVE” feature. Is there a reason why or am I missing something? Just purchased today…
I guess you need to make sure you are using DS2 and not DS1 and are you pressing the MENU button above the pattern grid?
Is it possible to select and load a song via midi cc from within Loopy Pro?
Not without using the interface as if you take a look at the presets these are actual drumkits, so you can change kit using the presets, but you cannot remotely change the song. This is because a lot of people use an external sequencer instead of my built in pattern editor.
@@PaultheMusicMan ok got that but thanks for your swift reply,
Many thanks for this amazing App. is the backup working? I can not save my kit, even tried to search the ipad and nothing there. please help
Yes, it should be working fine, just tested it to be sure. The Backup option is available via the main menu (nect to the power button). Select Backup and then Backup Current Kit, then brose for a folder to save and press the 'Create Document' icon.
@@PaultheMusicMan
So backup will save instrument with Samples, yes?
what about the main instrument that I created, where to find it. I mean the location where it was originally stored
@@raidmarji You can't directly access the files area within the DigiStix 2 application. You can as you have seen backup your kit (which includes the samples) as a .dkit file and then restore that later. Where is it stored depends on the location you choose as part of the backup procedure.
I’ve seen people refer to a written manual, but can’t find one anywhere on the web. Is there one for DigiStix 1 or 2? I appreciate the videos, but I’m more of an old school text learner.
Yes, there are PDF manuals included in DS1 and DS2. Press the MENU button next to the power button and select Help Manual from the menu.
@@PaultheMusicMan Ah, thanks so much! Off to learn….!
This is fantastic! (Paul, the probability controller shows no data for current notes making it hard to adjust accurately.)
You need to take a closer look at the screen, the numbers on the top of the screen are highlighted if there is a note on a column.
Thé référence concept is very cool but I wonder if most people get what it is. I mean if you have 5 kits with a reference to a bass drum in a sixth kit then changing that bass drum sound will effect all those kits.
Yes, this is only intended to be used with finished drum kits of course. It was just a neat way to create songs with drum samples from multiple sources.
Is there a way to Map the different banks to a midi sequencer like Atom Piano Roll 2 without having to use multiple instances of Digistix 2?
If you are using AUM then yes it is possible, but most hosts will not allow this without mulriple instances.
Hello Paul Maybe you can Help . When I tap on one of the Chimes no Dialog is apearing. Is there another way to find the melodic remapping Dialog. I Use Digistix 2 with the latest IOS. Thank you
thanks for the improvements! But one thing from Digistix 1 I miss strongly: there is not any more the capability to make a direct recording from other audio apps. The new version allows only direct recording from the microphone. Why this deterioration?
If this were true then how would I have been able to record all the GM instruments that are new to DigiStix 2? If you run AUM and place DS2 in an effect slot, it records what passes through it using its in-built recorded or Auto Sampler. I'm sure whatever host you are using is the problem, as long as DS2 is loaded as an effect (as with DS1) and a suitable audio source is routed through the app, it will record. I just checked it out now in AUM for peace of mind.
you are right! I tried to use DS 2 as standalone for this purpose. The standalone version from DS 1 had in the very bottom an arrow to connect to other apps, which is missing in DS 2. Putting DS 2 in an effect slot in AUM solves the problem. Thanks for the fast reply, and sorry for not finding this way by myself. Excellent answer 😊.. Excellent app! Send you 5 stars! 👍👍👍👍👍.
I love using apps like Helium to trigger all of my sound modules. Is it possible to assign each pad to separate channels?
You can assign MIDI notes but not MIDI channges. On DigiStix channels are used for other things (i.e. CH2 is used to generate reverse samples).
@@PaultheMusicMan Is what I’m asking for at all possible?
@@Hav-Bills27 Not currently, and the only thing standing in my way of implementing this is that I'm using channel 2 for reverse playback. I may reconsider this.
@@PaultheMusicMan Even if it doesn’t come to fruition I appreciate the consideration 🙏🏾. As I said before I’m a piano roll nut. Having the ability to drum out a groove with multiple samples mapped to my MPC style MIDI drum pad and record the midi on to separate midi channels simultaneously in Atom or Helium would be phenomenal. Thanks again for your consideration.
how to edit loop start and end values for a specific drum wave in Digistix 2?
DigiStix loops the whole sample so if you have additional space in there it needs to be removed using the EDIT button. You can Select and area and crop to selection.
A quick question:
When creating a custom kit in Digistix 2 and exporting clips to Helium media bay, will the custom bank names be available in Helium to easily edit / make changes to the midi data? This is after selecting Grid Layout then Digistix. Will the currently loaded kit in Digistix be recognized?
You can load the appropriate grid layout that matches the kit used, either GM layout of DigitStix Layout. It is not recognised directly, it just treats the export as MIDI so you have to manually select it but I may look to add this.
Is it possible to build a kit and have it automatically place the names of the original .wav samples on the pads instead of needing to rename them manually?
Can you import multiple samples at one time? Instead of one by one?
It would be great if there was an external editor to quickly make kits on a desktop computer. You could then easily import them into DigiStix2 instead of importing samples one by one which is often tedious and boring.
Are you using drag and drop to add samples to pads? It is the easiest method, by simply dragging and dropping samples directly to the pads. If you have a M1/M2/M3 Mac you could install the app on your Mac.
@@PaultheMusicMan Thanks for your reply! I‘m on a PC. Drag & Drop from the Files app works great but I mostly use 5 layers per pad, that‘s where it becomes tedious. Is there a way to directly load 5 samples on a pad i.e. the five layers? Thanks for your help.
Would be a nice feature if you for example dropped a drum break in and it sliced it up over the pads obviously you can cut the samples up to length individually but be nice if it basically chopped the sample into segments over the pads for playback and you may have to tighten up the start and end of the sample to tighten it up ....almost Mpc style would be useful for all kinds of sounds to chop them up
was about to ask that question myself.
if I had a single wave file of different drums, would like to just import and slice on to the 16 pads
Russ, you rad my mind!! I'm already considering it mate.
Seems there's a bug now: Everytime I'm building a user kit and hit the "Assign" button the app crashes. I'm on a 2024 13" iPad Air, latest iOS.
If I had a penny for all the issues Apple introduce into their new OS's I'd be rich!! I will take a look and see if I can replicate. Just a thought, have you run the App in standalone mode since installing it to ensure all the kits are installed correctly? There are lots of issues with iOS 18.1.1, which is why I never upgrade until I'm sure all Apple's bugs are gone!! I just tried on my iPhone with 18.1.1 and the Assign button works fine in standalone mode. I've also tried an iPad with 18.1 and that was fine, just upgrading my OS to try again. Maybe worth trying a reboot to see if that helps.
@@PaultheMusicMan Yes, I did run the app in standalone mode. Thanks for your quick reply!!
@@PaultheMusicMan It also happens when I use it as AUv3 in Cubasis/AUM.
@@musique4581 I just tried on my iPhone with 18.1.1 and the Assign button works fine in standalone mode. I've also tried an iPad with 18.1 and that was fine, just upgrading my OS to try again. Maybe worth trying a reboot to see if that helps. I only have a 12.9" here, no 13" but I doubt thats the issue. Also did you create a new DrumKit prior to trying to Assign instruments?
@@musique4581 Can you confirm the iOS version? You mean the Assign button doesn't work in Cubase and AUM? Did you try rebooting your device?
Hi
is there any software for PC or mac to arrange samples only and export it to digistix. it will be much easier to arrange samples only then export the map.
Any plan to increase the number of Round Robin Layers? or increase the pad banks (Not only A, B, C & D)?
Import midi function?
Pan from -100 to 100 (Currently I'm using equation to da that x= (y+100)/200 to convert to your 0-1 :)
No, but it is an easy task to drag and drop samples on pads. No plans to increase the round robin layers at the moment as it changes the preset structure. The panning is full range and mapped left to right with 0.5 being centred. I guess I could have displayed it with 0 centre!
@@PaultheMusicMan
Honestly this app is really amazing , I love it
The last question:
Is there any way to protect the library that I create? I mean for commercial purposes?
@@raidmarji Exported kits are encrypted, so if you share them people can't get at the content, but that's about all I can tell you.
Is there any way to import patterns from Digistix 1? I was able to import kits but not the pattern banks I've created.
No sadly, while the kits are compatible the patterns are not.
Hey Paul, how does backwards compatibility work? Can I easily get all my kits into DS2 from DS1? So I can eventually remove DS1?
Will Helium playback Fade rolls and triplets programmed in Digistix 2 thru saved midi clips?
I am thinking of purchasing Digistix 2 for the added flexibility, but would like to do detailed production editing in Helium which I already have.
It works fine with triplets etc, but there are certain things like reverse playback that are not supported.
t why does everything sound electronic with this thing? Aren't there any natural studio drum kits available for it?
Probably because I've used electronic sounds in many of the demos. There are some accoustic kits too.
I am afraid that it is not possible to control different patterns with different MIDI notes in the track. For example Cubasis > Digistix2 track, note C0 triggers Pat01 - C#0 Pat02 - D0 Pat03 etc. So far I have not found anything to indicate this. If I am wrong, I would be very grateful for a message.
To control patterns you need to send CC20 (not notes). The value of 0-23 is the actual pattern to select.
Alternatively, record your patterns directly into a MIDI track of your DAW and play them back without Host Sync enabled. You can record the output of DigiStix and when you play the notes back they will trigger the required drum pads but please use CH1 to do this. Sending notes on CH2 can cause a pad to be played in reverse.
@@PaultheMusicMan Thanks, I'll give that a try. I hope it will give me more flexibility in arranging than the song mode or recording.
Is ist possible to slice a sample and map to the pads?
This is an audio editor with clip launcher functionality. You are better using DigiStix 2 for slicing and assigning samples to pads.
I miss the Simple possibilie to save my pattern in a way like "Intro, Verse1, Verse2, Break, End" ...and Create a Category like, Pop, Rock, Metal to store that into!
There is no option for that, i can't find!
You have 24 patterns so you could mentally assign Verse1=1, Verse2=2, Break=3 etc. but there is no way to actually name them. Since there are 4 rows of 6 in the menu, it might be worth using the row as a guide. I may add this in a future version mind you.
I just bought a pack with Digistix 2 and 1. It was only 2$ extra to get the first version, but there probably almost the same exact thing
When you start digging into it, there are lots of differences between the two. DS2 supports 64 pads instead of 16, and GM layouts. It has additional features like the auto sampler, comprehensive drag and drop etc. Just watch the videos and it will become clear they are different beasts.
Hi, I’m trying to import a mid loop to DigiStix but without success! It’s possible to create a midi loop in a daw and export to use in DigiStix? Thanks
It is not possible to import multi-channel MIDI files as it relies on patterns not linear music with arbitary tempo's and time divisions. If you want to do this it might be better importing into your DAW and playing the MIDI into DigiStix and moving the notes to play the correct pads.