Thank you for such an informative video. I am looking to order the Xtouch and this really helped my decision. I plan on using it for my X32 rack as well as reaper.
Great video. I recently bought an X-touch, and am using it with reaper. I'm hoping you do another walkthrough video for CSI customisation with the X-Touch, as it looks pretty daunting, and I like how you break down your tutorial videos. Cheers!
Great video! appreciate this as I am in the market for a reaper console/control surface **UPDATE** I ended up picking up the X Touch and it works great with Reaper, thank you for the video, setup was a few seconds and I'm surprised how much functionality there is with it!
The global view function (where only visible tracks get assigned faders) is SUPER useful - in other systems I've used, having faders assigned to invisible tracks has been a real pain. I look forward to finding out in future videos whether that function is still available with the other integration methods like CSI and Klinke etc.!
Would love to see you deep dive on Smart Knobs 2.. It's seriously amazing. Documentation is not quite there but it gets you most of the way there. It's easy to use the included GUI to quickly map controls for plugins, etc too and switch modes on the fly (like switch between whether the controller is acting as a track mixer or plugin controller, etc) LBX also has a profile that replicates the functionally of the MCU only with way more working buttons and color scribble strips that works great (though you have to ask him directly for a copy of this as it's not included)
Thanks. Looking forward to further deep dives setting up your Xtouch. I've used Klinke for years, but was disappointed not having the colors on the scribble strips. I found "DrivenByMoss4Reaper" about a month ago and have colors now. Still evaluating because there are a few differences from Klinke, but the colors are nice. 🙂
@@TheREAPERBlog I'm looking forward to see your review on DrivenByMoss4Reaper with the Behringer X-Touch. I'm definitely interested in buying this unit and it would be very helpful for sure!
as reaper user and x-touch owner (mainly for my XR18, but also for its basic functions) - thank you! Also really curious about the drivenbymoss4reaper coming up -- I was already contemplating writing something myself back when I got it (and before life took over)... so that sounds interesting!
I have had an X-Touch since they came out. I use it with my XR18 as well as reaper. If you run it in XCTL/MCU mode, you can then use the SMPTE/BEATS button in the upper right to switch modes on the fly. Allows you to control your XR18 and quickly switch over to control Reaper. Another way I use it is straight MCU mode to control Mixing Station app on either a tablet or my PC. This allows me to control the actual App I am mixing with live directly via the X-touch. If you run it in XCTL mode, it will still control the XR18 (or X32), but you don't necessarily see the changes happening in real-time in the Mixing Station app. Such a great control surface. Have even considered using it as a midi control surface for some simple DMX controls.
Also, you can find custom magnetic overlays for that button panel on the right. They will allow you to tell them whatever you want and they just put it into their print template. Makes it nice to not have to remember every button you assigned.
Looking forward to the more in depth / customisation videos. I got the X Touch a few days ago. It works great out of the box but I would like to be able to press the plugin button as an example and have the FX chain dialog appear for a selected track etc or EQ and to map to a EQ plug .. I have harrison channel strip that I would like to control with the knobs , perhaps map the F1..F8 to install specific plugins ... just thinking out loud but sure some existing customisations also make a lot of sense. Anyway. Enjoyed this video, by far the most clear , well explained and detailed video i have found to date ! Would maybe also enjoy watching you actually using the XTOUCH to produce some music from scratch also :)
Congrats on the purchase! Yeah, you can get a lot done with just the basic functions, but there's much more it can do with the other reaper extensions that is very exciting.
Nice purchase.💯💯💯👍 I am still trying to figure out, how to control my 3party plugins with the nobs while mixing and mastering and not having to use a mouse to do my work.
Thanks for this, as always! I'm thinking of picking up the X Touch One and that it would be plenty for my use. Currently sticking with Reaper 6.83. I've been doing more commercial work and would use the fader to automate the volume level of music beds in spots. I would also use this for editing dialogue in spots and podcasts. I would assume you can also assign control surface shortcuts to Custom Actions?? My guess would be the answer is "Of course this can do all that." but I wanted to check. My thanks, again!
Great Video! Just one thing, you said that some buttons are not programable? But you can program any Buttons to do what ever you want in USER MODE. I'v done it. But thanx for a great video. (Ps: Enabling the midi output can cause problem)
Thanks for the review. I recently purchased the X-Touch to work in conjunction with the XR 18 mixer for live performance. I couldn't figure out how to take the signal from the X-Touch via USB or any other method to send it to Live Strimming. Those videoclips are supposed to answer this question - did not give an answer. I would be grateful for help.
I have the X-Touch One and everything in this video seems to work the same except the fader bank and the channel buttons for selecting tracks act really weirdly and I don't know why. I'm very much looking forward to the coming videos to try and understand CSI or any of the other methods of customizing/fixing these things. Thanks for the videos!
Using the stock built-in setup is it normal that the second line of the channel display remains blank? It looks that way in the video but just want to check...
What about a stereo track? does X-Touch pairs with adjacent fader or uses only a single fader? And in this last case which channel reflects the vu meter?
I see you are using a SR-16. I have a SR-18 how did you connect this. Was it to your audio interface or to this board? And do you like the sounds of the SR-16 compared to drum plugins?
these are actually just some random one-shot samples I've had for years. If I had a drum machine I would go MIDI out of REAPER to the drums, and stereo out to audio interface or mixer inputs. The x-touch is just a controller, no audio goes through it
In standard mode you can do volume and pan with faders only. With the extensions with plugin modes you can do much more. See part 2 of this series for an example
The drop down is blank ?? except for our interface UMC 1820 after several days of reboot -- new USB cable , etc. ruclips.net/video/U6wS7ZOOlEo/видео.html ........ does show the Mackie in the control surface ( developer 1 & 2)
AHHHH ~~ after SELECTING the CH 1 --holding down at boot -- you have to then TURN OFF the SELECT button !!! 3 days and counting --- that step was never mentioned
Thanks a lot John. I have a question, Im interesting in orchestal music using reaper for recording and mixing, working with VST. This control surface, is it good to control VST instruments via Kontak? I mean, to use and program faders to modify expression, modulation, vibrato of instruments,etc. Im looking for something to control reaper and instruments as well. Also I found this review saying it does not work very well with reaper 😳 ruclips.net/video/3wtmm8vmWLg/видео.html I’ll watch all your next videos, thanks for your great job sharing all this
I will try and get back to you. My hunch is it will work fine, but motorized faders is not needed. Something like the Sparrow I think is more suitable for orchestral writing, but I haven't tried one yet. themidimaker.com/products/sparrow-3x100mm-midi-47280
@@TheREAPERBlog Thank you! I did not know anything about that gear, it seems amazing for writting dynamics. Maybe the xtouch compact is better in my case, because it has two layers and a software midi editor for programmimg the CC codes. I prefer a machine for both, mixing and CC midi control of instruments, anyway I’ll think about both solutions
🤦♂ Last year, I purchased an Akai APC40 Mkii for a different DAW, instead. This Universal Control Surface is far better, for a little more $. Went to Berhinger to check out their X-Touch products, only to discover that my 1/2 finished DIY master controller, with a 6 month learning curve to program the RGB buttons and rotary encoders, but it would still be less capable than their $99 OTC X-Touch Mini. Now, what am I supposed to do with all of these encoders and RGB buttons? Every time I start developing something 'new', before I can finish, I discover it's already available, in a box, with warranty, at ~1/2 the price to develop.🤷♂
Jon I think your unit is broken. You said you were toggling the mixer view, “ Now if I hit the button on the controller”… and instead it goes to a Dr Pepper commercial? 🫤
Thank you for such an informative video. I am looking to order the Xtouch and this really helped my decision. I plan on using it for my X32 rack as well as reaper.
Great video. I recently bought an X-touch, and am using it with reaper. I'm hoping you do another walkthrough video for CSI customisation with the X-Touch, as it looks pretty daunting, and I like how you break down your tutorial videos. Cheers!
Great video! appreciate this as I am in the market for a reaper console/control surface **UPDATE** I ended up picking up the X Touch and it works great with Reaper, thank you for the video, setup was a few seconds and I'm surprised how much functionality there is with it!
The global view function (where only visible tracks get assigned faders) is SUPER useful - in other systems I've used, having faders assigned to invisible tracks has been a real pain. I look forward to finding out in future videos whether that function is still available with the other integration methods like CSI and Klinke etc.!
Thanks Kindly -- Saved me days of searches/testing ~!! Flying now 🥳
Would love to see you deep dive on Smart Knobs 2.. It's seriously amazing. Documentation is not quite there but it gets you most of the way there. It's easy to use the included GUI to quickly map controls for plugins, etc too and switch modes on the fly (like switch between whether the controller is acting as a track mixer or plugin controller, etc)
LBX also has a profile that replicates the functionally of the MCU only with way more working buttons and color scribble strips that works great (though you have to ask him directly for a copy of this as it's not included)
Awesome. I've been waiting for a video like this about the newer Behringer controllers.
Thanks. Looking forward to further deep dives setting up your Xtouch. I've used Klinke for years, but was disappointed not having the colors on the scribble strips. I found "DrivenByMoss4Reaper" about a month ago and have colors now. Still evaluating because there are a few differences from Klinke, but the colors are nice. 🙂
looking at that one next, starting today
@@TheREAPERBlog I'm looking forward to see your review on DrivenByMoss4Reaper with the Behringer X-Touch. I'm definitely interested in buying this unit and it would be very helpful for sure!
as reaper user and x-touch owner (mainly for my XR18, but also for its basic functions) - thank you! Also really curious about the drivenbymoss4reaper coming up -- I was already contemplating writing something myself back when I got it (and before life took over)... so that sounds interesting!
I have had an X-Touch since they came out. I use it with my XR18 as well as reaper. If you run it in XCTL/MCU mode, you can then use the SMPTE/BEATS button in the upper right to switch modes on the fly. Allows you to control your XR18 and quickly switch over to control Reaper. Another way I use it is straight MCU mode to control Mixing Station app on either a tablet or my PC. This allows me to control the actual App I am mixing with live directly via the X-touch. If you run it in XCTL mode, it will still control the XR18 (or X32), but you don't necessarily see the changes happening in real-time in the Mixing Station app. Such a great control surface. Have even considered using it as a midi control surface for some simple DMX controls.
Also, you can find custom magnetic overlays for that button panel on the right. They will allow you to tell them whatever you want and they just put it into their print template. Makes it nice to not have to remember every button you assigned.
Nice !
Thank you so much from Russia, dude! Very helpful and useful! I am definitely gonna see your next videos.🤝🤝🤝
Looking forward to the more in depth / customisation videos. I got the X Touch a few days ago. It works great out of the box but I would like to be able to press the plugin button as an example and have the FX chain dialog appear for a selected track etc or EQ and to map to a EQ plug .. I have harrison channel strip that I would like to control with the knobs , perhaps map the F1..F8 to install specific plugins ... just thinking out loud but sure some existing customisations also make a lot of sense. Anyway. Enjoyed this video, by far the most clear , well explained and detailed video i have found to date ! Would maybe also enjoy watching you actually using the XTOUCH to produce some music from scratch also :)
Congrats on the purchase!
Yeah, you can get a lot done with just the basic functions, but there's much more it can do with the other reaper extensions that is very exciting.
Nice purchase.💯💯💯👍 I am still trying to figure out, how to control my 3party plugins with the nobs while mixing and mastering and not having to use a mouse to do my work.
nice this will be a welcomed series as I have had mixed results with both default and CSI
Thanks for this, as always! I'm thinking of picking up the X Touch One and that it would be plenty for my use.
Currently sticking with Reaper 6.83.
I've been doing more commercial work and would use the fader to automate the volume level of music beds in spots.
I would also use this for editing dialogue in spots and podcasts. I would assume you can also assign control surface shortcuts to Custom Actions??
My guess would be the answer is "Of course this can do all that." but I wanted to check. My thanks, again!
Very tempted by the X Touch.
Thank you so much! So incredibly powerful!
Thanks !! Verrrry interesting !!!
Thanks again Jon. 🛠⚛
Great vid as always, Jon. Curious-- why not use the MCU Klinke, instead of the standard MCU? You get so many more options/functions with it.
This is just part 1.
@@TheREAPERBlog Gotcha, thanks man.
Great video!
Is there no plugin control with this default controller mode? If not what is the best script for plugin control?
Your on a Mac right?
Any links to the videos about the extensions that map more features?
I don't have the "return to 0dB" in my stock action list. What is the add on that lets you have that function to select?
Great Video! Just one thing, you said that some buttons are not programable? But you can program any Buttons to do what ever you want in USER MODE. I'v done it. But thanx for a great video. (Ps: Enabling the midi output can cause problem)
Good video👍💯🎹. Have you figured out how to mix and master 3 party plugins, for example waves with the nobs and not the mouse?....
Thanks for the review. I recently purchased the X-Touch to work in conjunction with the XR 18 mixer for live performance. I couldn't figure out how to take the signal from the X-Touch via USB or any other method to send it to Live Strimming. Those videoclips are supposed to answer this question - did not give an answer. I would be grateful for help.
Just setting up ::: tonight ---can one use the REC button for "on the fly" punches ???
I have the X-Touch One and everything in this video seems to work the same except the fader bank and the channel buttons for selecting tracks act really weirdly and I don't know why. I'm very much looking forward to the coming videos to try and understand CSI or any of the other methods of customizing/fixing these things. Thanks for the videos!
yeah same here
I can't even get my X-Touch One to work properly. Hopefully the upcoming videos may help us all.
@reaperblog I just downloaded the extension drivenbymoss for the xtouch. And all I still have is the stock reaper mackie control
Please share your csi experiences with the x-touch if you can!
Coming up, might be part 4 of this series. CSI is constantly updating and its hard to keep up.
@@TheREAPERBlog Thank you so much for all your efforts and everything you share! I fully appreciate what you do.
How about spltting, shrotening and fading in/out stuff ?
Using the stock built-in setup is it normal that the second line of the channel display remains blank? It looks that way in the video but just want to check...
i think so. the original MCU only has a single line display
se puede asignar color pantalla de las x touch ? en reaper ?
What about a stereo track? does X-Touch pairs with adjacent fader or uses only a single fader? And in this last case which channel reflects the vu meter?
just checked. the meter seems to be a mono sum post pan.
I see you are using a SR-16. I have a SR-18 how did you connect this. Was it to your audio interface or to this board? And do you like the sounds of the SR-16 compared to drum plugins?
these are actually just some random one-shot samples I've had for years. If I had a drum machine I would go MIDI out of REAPER to the drums, and stereo out to audio interface or mixer inputs. The x-touch is just a controller, no audio goes through it
@@TheREAPERBlog Thank you!!
Hi, is it possible to assign a fader on my Behringer X touch to write automation other than volume?
In standard mode you can do volume and pan with faders only. With the extensions with plugin modes you can do much more. See part 2 of this series for an example
If you move the faders in the DAW with the mouse, does the hardware faders move??
they do!
Can you tell how I get to the action page?
the shortcut is "?" key. Or from actions menu, "show action list"
How Can I Find out if I can do this with zoom livetrak L8??
pretty sure that is digital mixer only.
You're right , it is and cannot be used as a control service
Can you make a video from Icon QCon Pro G2 with Reaper?
send me one and I will :)
@@TheREAPERBlog Good idea!
The drop down is blank ?? except for our interface UMC 1820 after several days of reboot -- new USB cable , etc. ruclips.net/video/U6wS7ZOOlEo/видео.html ........ does show the Mackie in the control surface ( developer 1 & 2)
AHHHH ~~ after SELECTING the CH 1 --holding down at boot -- you have to then TURN OFF the SELECT button !!! 3 days and counting --- that step was never mentioned
i don't remember having to do that
7 Months? Did you lose interest?
still using it nearly every day. This series of videos is complicated to make though without falling behind on other things, which I already am...
Thanks a lot John. I have a question, Im interesting in orchestal music using reaper for recording and mixing, working with VST. This control surface, is it good to control VST instruments via Kontak? I mean, to use and program faders to modify expression, modulation, vibrato of instruments,etc. Im looking for something to control reaper and instruments as well. Also I found this review saying it does not work very well with reaper 😳
ruclips.net/video/3wtmm8vmWLg/видео.html
I’ll watch all your next videos, thanks for your great job sharing all this
I will try and get back to you. My hunch is it will work fine, but motorized faders is not needed.
Something like the Sparrow I think is more suitable for orchestral writing, but I haven't tried one yet.
themidimaker.com/products/sparrow-3x100mm-midi-47280
@@TheREAPERBlog Thank you! I did not know anything about that gear, it seems amazing for writting dynamics. Maybe the xtouch compact is better in my case, because it has two layers and a software midi editor for programmimg the CC codes. I prefer a machine for both, mixing and CC midi control of instruments, anyway I’ll think about both solutions
🤦♂ Last year, I purchased an Akai APC40 Mkii for a different DAW, instead. This Universal Control Surface is far better, for a little more $.
Went to Berhinger to check out their X-Touch products, only to discover that my 1/2 finished DIY master controller, with a 6 month learning curve to program the RGB buttons and rotary encoders, but it would still be less capable than their $99 OTC X-Touch Mini.
Now, what am I supposed to do with all of these encoders and RGB buttons?
Every time I start developing something 'new', before I can finish, I discover it's already available, in a box, with warranty, at ~1/2 the price to develop.🤷♂
Jon I think your unit is broken. You said you were toggling the mixer view, “ Now if I hit the button on the controller”… and instead it goes to a Dr Pepper commercial? 🫤