So I bought myself the absolutely awesomely priced APC Mini and came back to this video again when it arrived in the mail and set it up perfectly once again thanks to this video. This is the best tutorial I have ever used. Clear, concise and to the point. Thanks again.
Great video! At half price of GoXLR 330 Eur or even GoXLR mini is 160 EUR alone and plus+ Stream Deck comes up at 330EUR, you can basically have same setup with Mixer+Midi Controller or Audio Interface+Midi Controller 176 EUR just with DAW/Voicemeter. Especially as GoXLR, microphone processing is mostly done through DSP processing anyway, so using software based DAW or Voicemeeter gives you very similar result. Basically I just lacked analog control over DAW/Voicemeter and now I got that, at half the price, got more inputs and high quality components, more I/O at half price. I just couldn't justify the steep price tag of GoXLR and was trying to come up with my own solution, away from what mainstream says, especially knwoing that Audio Interfaces and Mixer offers just as high quality or better with more I/O. Thank you a lot :D
Very nice description for a cheap alternative for a goxlr. And that was the first video I found with a useable description for setting up a midi mixer to control VM potato.
This video is exactly what I was looking for! Since I already have a bunch of audio hardware, something like the GoXLR didn't make the most sense and I would want more midi/slider controls than it offers. So this solution is perfect.
Yo!! This is excellent. I’m looking into this type of stuff right now and this was a perfect explanation. VoiceMeeter has so much more power in it than I expected.
I have found some information about the color settings: the right angle buttons have the possibility for red, green and yellow. The horizontal round buttons can only red, the other round can only green. The color codes are 90 kk 00 (off), 90 kk 01 (green) 90 kk 02 (green blink) 90 kk 03 (red) 90 kk 04 (red blink) 90 kk 05 (yellow) 90 kk 06 (yellow blink), where kk is the button number. The "shift" button has no light.
Glad you liked it. It's still working really well. Added a lot more scripts to my board since posting this vid. Post back how it went if you decided to try it out.
Thanks, this is perfect. I don't stream, use a USB mic, and has been looking for a hardware based solution to individually adjust audio of game, browser, chat (which can all the used at the same time). I've been using Voice Meeter, but it's a bit annoying to tab over to it every time I need to do a quick volume adjustment. Have been looking at the GoXLR, and didn't know I could do this with a MIDI controller
I've been using Voicemeeter for years and you just taught me that I only knew about 1% of what it could do. Awesome video. Thank you so much. Liked and Subbed!!!!
While I appreciate the time and effort put in for this video, you really can't compare this to a goxlr because of everything that goes into it. I'm not even going to talk about the stream deck or even the full size goxlr as the voice changer and sampler can be had with many other options for varying prices, but what I do want to talk about is the audio that actual comes from the goxlr and goxlr mini. The goxlr has midas preamps, arguably some of the best around. There is also a lot more customization when it comes to the lows, mids and highs rather than just being a fader. Still, I love the creativity when coming up against a stream deck. While the stream deck has some creature comforts that I prefer, I could see myself using such an option otherwise. Great video.
The Akai APC Mini only has three colors for the buttons. It could also make sense to have more colors. Perhaps you want to divide the buttons into visual zones. Or if the software allows you to cycle through more than 3 states with one button, the color could show in which mode you currently are in. Controllers with RGB buttons: - Native Instruments Maschine Jam The faders are touch faders. More narrow buttons like the Akai APC Mini. - Launchpad MK2 (NOT the mini version) Cheaper than the Maschine Jam. Bigger square buttons. No faders at all. - Launchpad X Same as the Launchpad MK2 but more expensive. The additional features are only interesting if you also want to use it to make music. I didn't try it (I only own a Launchpad MK1) but the X probably has buttons where you don't feel a physical click at all. This is because it's also meant to be played like an instrument and has velocity and aftertouch. That's a nice feature to make music, but not so nice for streaming. And clicky buttons usually don't have velocity or aftertouch. I know the MK1 has clicky buttons and I'm pretty sure the MK2 has clicky buttons too. - Launchpad Mini MK3 Same as the other Launchpads but smaller/cheaper. I would expect the Mini MK3 has clicky buttons but I can't guarantee it because it's the same generation as the X. You could get an additional controller like the Korg nanoKontrol or the Akai Midimix to add knobs and faders to the Launchpad. With the Maschine you also get the full version of the Maschine software you can use to make music. And I think with all the Launchpads you should get the Lite version of Ableton Live you can use to make music. If you're neither interested in RGB or knobs and faders you could get a used Launchpad MK1, Launchpad S, or Launchpad Mini MK1 & MK2. If you don't need that many buttons, only a few colors, but also want knobs and faders you could get the Allen&Heath Xone:K2 (with audio interface, 2 stereo out, no input) or the Xone:K1 (no audio interface). Don't think it would be a good idea to get an Ableton Push because it has a display and your experience will be closer to the actual Stream Deck. As long as you are not a developer or someone else already made something for that controller you won't be able to use that display. It's not as simple as just plugging in an HDMI cable. Also, the main button matrix has no clicky buttons.
I have been looking for an inexpensive way to do everything you've mentioned in the video!. THANK YOU!! This was an amazing tutorial and I am more than pleased with the outcome of my own setup! I went with the same AKAI APCmini and it made following your video step-by-step, that much easier! Once again, thank you for this great tutorial!!
dang this is a cool video. Let's see if the youtube algorithm helps you because you deserve a lot more subs. I can see the potential here. This is like a physical TouchPortal
New voicemeeter update bring better MIDI support including Feedback (FF) function. you will have LEDs working (remember to set your LED lights on controller software to work on "External Mode", That's a function of my Korg nanokontrol 2 too) and if you have motorized faders. voicemeeter will move your faders too.
Just bought the GoXLR and already have a streamdeck - and have been using potato for years now; then I came across your video; brilliant! Have an Akai on the way!
Glad I ran into this video. Thank you! ....still relevant. I have a couple of controllers that I need to put to use. Got Voicemeeter Potato awhile ago, now I can alos extend its uses.
Awesome explanation and very useful! I've been thinking about finding an easier way to control the scenes and audio during my recordings and this looks like a very flexible while being quite cheap setup. Thanks!
Hi, instead of using sendMIDI data you can do this and then the outgoing number is the same as the incoming that you learned. System.SendMidi("out1", "note-on",1,24,127);
This is fantastic! I have been looking for ages to find how to change scenes in OBS using macro buttons and hadn’t found the answer until now. Thank you!!!
Squid Monkey Studios I have got it to work, cueing scenes obs. There is one trouble though. One scene is a window capture of my second screen. When I click on that it goes to it but I cannot then click on another scene unless I click the second screen scene again. I thought I might have the button as 2 function but it’s still a push button.
Nice. Missing the native effects and nestable buttons - which change gifs upon entering menus. But most definitely a GoXLR+stream deck lite - and on the cheap. A great way for someone who can't afford the real thing and train in case they eventually can save-up. Most likely prices will go down when the gouging is over and next-gen products are out. We live in exciting times for streamers. The audio interfaces and power of mixing technology available today for just couple hundred dollars was unthinkable a few decades ago except to studios who would rent out only by the hour only to those who were on the in.
OMG how did i stumble across this... I have been doing the same thing for months now! Greatest THING EVER! Highly suggest this... or you can also buy a cheaper MIDI pad if needed, that has nobs on it for volume control.
Thanks alot! instead of a midi controller I have a 7inch touchscreen display hooked up to my pc and this is the first program that lets you use the buttons on the pc itself. compared to like touch portal. again thanks!
RUclips's algorithm brought me here, likely because of your tittle. The content isn't what I was looking for. 1st Streamdeck has had a phone app for quite some time. 2nd anyone who is really interested in a goxlr and knowledgeable about it wants it for the midas pre-amp. All the products have there place namely ease of use. Thanks for the video though, by far the easiest setup for a midi board I've seen.
First of all I have a Noviation mini keyboard and a ddj 400 connected to my pc since forever and I've been streaming alot. Second, I have been using voicemeeter potato for a long time even have the licence for it. And you know what? I was looking for goxlr alternative. Uhm I guess you guys can do the math... Great job thanks!
I was looking for something to control different app volumes and came across this video. So I ordered one of these units 😁 Now my questions is, can we program a single button to launch several apps at once? For example, I’d love to press 1 button which would launch iRacing, Crewchief, SimHub, Truedrive, VRS, Trading Paints and Discord all at once and save me from having forgotten to launch something?
I would agree with you, *IF* the sole reasoning for you to buy a GoXLR is to push buttons that dose fancy things. GoXLR is an all in one, its an audio interface/dac/amp/pre amp/ and a stream deck.
For the money you safe for GOXLR+Streamdeck you can buy a Hardware compressor and pair it with any USB Audiointerface of your choice, which might have far superior converters/overall sound Quality and i/O compared to the GoXLR. The reason behind the GOXLR is to combine everything in just a little box that is easy to use. You dont buy a GOXLR for its sound quality, - its mediocre/bad. You actually buy it because you think you would safe money, which isnt the case. I mean compare for yourself, example: dbx286s (140€) + Motu m2 (199€) + APC Mini 64buttons 8faders (72€) = 411€ vs. GoXLR (329€) + Streamdeck 15button (149€) = 478€ You get better functionality with more buttons and better audio quality with the first setup while being cheaper. GOXLR and Streamdeck are nice devices, dont get me wrong. But for the price its SCAM!
@@narfsc2657 I disagree. The GoXLR has Midas preamps, which are great quality and provide up to 70db of gain. I also find the quality of the built-in effects to be really good. Far better than for example voicemod etc (a low bar I know, but one that's popular). Combine with the motorised faders, great driver support and software, and ease of configuration in Windows then I'd say the price is actually pretty fair
@@Buttface1981 It has nothing to do with the preamps, the preamps are worth nothing if the convertion from analag to digital is just bad. Thats why you cant really do music with it or anything because its high latency bullshit and really bad sounding. There is nothing to agree or disagree im talking facts.
@@narfsc2657 if you could prove these 'facts' to me I'd appreciate it. Everything I've seen suggests that overall the sound coming out of the GoXLR is good for the money. Do you have any links or anything that show the DAC (or ADC in this case I guess) as being bad sounding? I've never experienced any latency myself nor seen anyone mention it in any reviews so what you're saying is the first I'm hearing of these apparent issues. I'm not trying to be a dick - genuinely interested.
Been waiting 6 months for an APC mini. It is FINALLY coming in tomorrow, pretty hyped to get testing it out with voicemeeter. I really hope they everything still works just fine with the MkII
@@serranomorante Yes and No. I got it working but I didnt use the method in the video. I used the M.I.D.I Mapping under the MENU tab on Voice Meeter.... Once you are in M.I.D.I Mapping click learn on whatever you want mapped. Then hit the button on your MIDI controller you want bound to.... To change the color use the F next to learn... LEFT click 2 times to change it to FF then right click it and input numbers into the FEEDBACK ON and OFF sections.. I use 25 (green) for on and 5 (red) for off... Try different numbers for different colors. Hope this could help
@@serranomorante glad I could help. I'm VERY happy with how it has worked out for me controlling voice meeter. I would recommend it to anyone that wants to control sliders and sends with physical button pushes. Its so nice to be in game and be able to have full control over all my sound without having to tab out.
The sound routing, i realize similar to you, using a KORG NanoKontrol 2 DAW Controller. Being able to control all of my sound routing and mixing just using that small controller is just awesome and I surely don't want to miss it! However, I refrained from getting myself a Daw controller with additional buttons, as Windows UAC and the quirks of the different programs i'm using make the use of hoteys quite a hassle. Also, being able to see what is on a button, just by looking at it is a bliss.
excellent video and thanks for all of the explanations. I've setup something similar using a small 9 key macro pad for all audio functionality and then I use the streamlabs remote control app on a tablet for scene changes but I think this solution is neater and all in one. I might consider switching to this!
I know I'm pretty late to this video, but do you know if there is a way to make one of the buttons on the midi controller to light up based on the value of one of the gain fader strips? I have the same midi controller as you have in this video here. I can explain what i want to accomplish with this. I want one of the buttons on my APC Mini controller to light up red if the gain on one of the fader strips goes above 0dB and turn off if the gain is in the negative. That way I don't need to physically mark on the device where 0dB is. I hope this made sense.
Hey ! First off, thank you so much for this whole tutorial, it's exactely what i was looking for and you did an amazing job ! There's just a few things i don't really get: -When voicemeeter is open i can't listen to anything else, or watch videos on my browser -The SFX i play are not played until the end, just the first second (but i can see the recorder rolling, just no sound after 1sec) -I'm using an Akai mpd218 and there's buttons that has the same 'id'. So when i press one it activates both, i really don't understand why If you have any idea how to fix this, it would really help me ! Thank you again and have a good day :D
There is a streaming software that supports direct MIDI control so you don't have to send keyboard shortcuts that might interfere with other things. And you don't have to use the macro buttons for that you can if you want. I don't have a controller so i use my surface tablet with macro buttons then i send MIDI commands over the network to my main PC to trigger things in Voicemeeter and in the streaming software. I mainly do streams and live events for companies and i'm thinking about starting streaming myself. Love that you made a video about this as i think people should be more aware of this stuff it takes a bit of time to set up but you can do pretty much whatever you want for a fraction of the price and you will learn audio routing and mixing in the process. Some friendly critiques the video could use a bit more structure and with that you can lower it to be probably around 10 min. Anyway good job and keep it up.
So just a small critique, I had no idea what that object was. I guess if I'm not willing to figure it out I'd not be willing to figure the rest out... but a quick "this is" would be good. P.S. figured it out thxs for the tutorial.
Cool config, was thinking of using an APC Mini as well. It doesn't replace GoXLR as an audio interface though (which it is really good at too thanks to great preamps). Still an awesome piece of kit that Akai. Friend of mine uses two for VJ stuff and feeding video clips into Resolume via two laptops.
Nice video, love watching videos like this to get setup ideas! Have you messed around with the "SEL" on the Master Bus output? You can have different mix's for different BUS outputs, it'll blow your mind. Very handy for mixing different stream output levels inside Voicemeeter to what you hear in your headphones.
Thanks so much for the lessons! Really helped so much. Bought that very same Midi just to get the set up perfect. Once question. When I started to work with it I obviously made some mistakes with the key codes, so now I have keys with no function that are lit up in green/red. How to I get rid of those colours now?
This is encouraging, but I'm unable to make it work. Can you share the exact syntax you used and where you entered it in the Voicemeeter Button Configuration dialog box? I'm struggling!
@@dcpugh are you referring to removing the color on keys with no function? You need to recreate a new key and then assign the button with color that you wish to remove and then use 01 and 00 as the color once it is removed you can change the code again and it will be removed. I used far right button. Just above the right slider. It's a square button. 67 I think.
Man this is amazing! I was looking for a Solution like this. The only downside to your solution is the missing XLR inputs so one would still need another device to route the Audio into the System. If we consider the price of the apc mini + a cheap audio interface we'd probably end up at stream decks price tag (~150€) but would have a whole lot more in the bag though. Thumbs up!
Just for anyone who reads this comment, I'd recommend Bandlabs Audio Interfaces, as they're cheaper than most others, while being just as good from what I hear.
The real value of this video is that the method will work for pretty much any old used drumpad and audio interface you want to use (assuming you're willing to put the time in). There's really no point doing this if you're just going to buy it all brand new anyway.
Hey! First thing to say, Thank you!!!! your video enlightened me, and I went for my own midi controller!!!! Congratulations! because your content is great, Keep it up! And also, I have onw question: how do you managed to map spotify to a hardware channel? I can do the same but for a virtual channel...
Do you think, Voicemeeter communicates with motorized faders as well? I wonder, if it sends some information back, so a motorized fader knows where it is supposed to be.
First, you have an awesome timbre to your voice. SOunds great! This looks like great audio processing functionality for studio work. I think some, including myself, may prefer to use the stream deck because of its pre-made integrations with streaming applications. Also, perhaps I missed it but is there any indicator on the physical controller button indicating what the function is or is it all memorization?
I was looking for a way to improve my mic quality without spending big bucks, and I spent a long time with Voice Meeter Banana getting it what I consider perfect. I'm not sure why but it stopped working intermittently while recording. There was no error to tell me it wasn't working, and all the levels in both Voice Meeter and my recording software showed the mic levels were 'hearing' my voice. I tested for multiple days to try and fix everything but I gave up as I couldn't get it to work reliably. I'm just one example, I know VMBanana works well for many people. Full disclosure I did end up going with a GoXLR mini, which is about half the price of a full GO XLR (and can still be costly for some).
Just ordered one, ive been looking for a volume mixer for a long time that i can be able to adjust volume while im in games, instead of alt tab to adjust in volume windows mixer. got an own sound card for the microphone, so ill just hook it up in banana voice meter, to be able to monitor it in the akai mixer, or play sound effects through the mic haha, great video
OMG this is crazy!!! So, I can use this on any platform? Like streamlabs and such. Also is there a way to not bind any key in the board and just bind the kind in the mixer to the stream app or macro? Or only with a software for that?
what's your CPU load by using the Potato? I've heard mixed specially on low to mid range pc builds with it occasionally spiking to 20-40% CPU load, and that's critical for single PC streaming performance.
I'm using a 2950x, and haven't noticed any noticable CPU usage. I can't say for sure what it might be on other CPU's. Your best bet is to try it out and give it a test. It's free :)
Nice video buddy, but you are missing out on a load of features going this route over purchasing the GoXLR and Stream Deck route. I have both the GoXLR and Stream Deck and I would still make the purchases if I had to do it all over again. BTW, I used Voicemeeter for a couple years before I made the switch.
Uhh voice meeter my new nemesis :). Was mesing with it to setup my 2pc sounds via VBAN. Dang it mesing with my head since I have no clue with sound systems
Great video, sir! One question to you and your audience - has anyone here ever connected the TouchDAW app to this program? I just set it up on my Chromebook to use as a control surface for the Fairlight DAW in Davinci Resolve (mostly to avoid using my mouse on the faders). I've been pretty successful using TouchPortal Pro on my Chromebook as a Stream Deck alternative for almost everything on my PC, including Davinci Resolve, and I don't see any reason why I couldn't use it for Voicemeeter, but I really like the faders you get in TouchDAW :-)
the idea of using a MIDI device and the mapping is really handy, but I was hoping that when I play it that it can output as my microphone to use as a soundboard that other people can hear... it defeats the whole purpose if I just wanted to play sounds cause I can do that in ableton, is there any way around this or is that all it can do?
i am using Rolland video switcher and i need something that can be connected to my mic input for sound effects i was looking at stream deck but it has no outputs do you know anything that i can use for my setup?
Cool video. I didn't know you could control the faders in Voice Meter using a MIDI board, very nice. Could you link you one you used? Being able to fade in/out between channels is something you can't do on the GoXLR, so that feature is better. However the number and type of physical inputs/outputs, motorised faders and simplicity of use means it isn't that comparible to the big GoXLR. With some simplfied software sitting on top of VM you could it get close to being like a GoXLR mini. Nice work!
very useful video for who have this apc mini like me, thanks for it. i would want to know, how to tell the program that use last state lights and buttons pressed? is possible? i'm refering when you close all the program disconnect or shutdown pc, and then initiate all the stuff
Thank you for this video, there is the possibility to link the APC Mini on Davinci Resolve? for example set some bottons with B or A (cut and select) or CTRL+S and use the audio control for fairlight? Thank you for your time.
Damn I gotta become a coder and an audio expert just to make dick jokes with my friends on twitch.
So I bought myself the absolutely awesomely priced APC Mini and came back to this video again when it arrived in the mail and set it up perfectly once again thanks to this video. This is the best tutorial I have ever used. Clear, concise and to the point. Thanks again.
Great video!
At half price of GoXLR 330 Eur or even GoXLR mini is 160 EUR alone and plus+ Stream Deck comes up at 330EUR, you can basically have same setup with Mixer+Midi Controller or Audio Interface+Midi Controller 176 EUR just with DAW/Voicemeter.
Especially as GoXLR, microphone processing is mostly done through DSP processing anyway, so using software based DAW or Voicemeeter gives you very similar result.
Basically I just lacked analog control over DAW/Voicemeter and now I got that, at half the price, got more inputs and high quality components, more I/O at half price.
I just couldn't justify the steep price tag of GoXLR and was trying to come up with my own solution, away from what mainstream says, especially knwoing that Audio Interfaces and Mixer offers just as high quality or better with more I/O.
Thank you a lot :D
Very nice description for a cheap alternative for a goxlr. And that was the first video I found with a useable description for setting up a midi mixer to control VM potato.
Thanks so much. I hope to dive into the code to use it to control lighting as well as vlan devices :)
I have a couple more videos to make first.
This video is exactly what I was looking for! Since I already have a bunch of audio hardware, something like the GoXLR didn't make the most sense and I would want more midi/slider controls than it offers. So this solution is perfect.
There is a program called Midi Midi mixer that allows you to configure stuff like this super easy with any Midi controller, and even use with OBS.
Yo!! This is excellent. I’m looking into this type of stuff right now and this was a perfect explanation. VoiceMeeter has so much more power in it than I expected.
I have found some information about the color settings: the right angle buttons have the possibility for red, green and yellow. The horizontal round buttons can only red, the other round can only green.
The color codes are 90 kk 00 (off),
90 kk 01 (green) 90 kk 02 (green blink)
90 kk 03 (red) 90 kk 04 (red blink)
90 kk 05 (yellow) 90 kk 06 (yellow blink), where kk is the button number.
The "shift" button has no light.
This is one of the best twitch help videos I've come across. Thank you so much for this. Rewatching it again actually xD
Awesome! I was thinking about trying this with my midikeyboard like a week ago. And now this pops up! Thank You my man!
Glad you liked it. It's still working really well. Added a lot more scripts to my board since posting this vid.
Post back how it went if you decided to try it out.
Thanks, this is perfect. I don't stream, use a USB mic, and has been looking for a hardware based solution to individually adjust audio of game, browser, chat (which can all the used at the same time). I've been using Voice Meeter, but it's a bit annoying to tab over to it every time I need to do a quick volume adjustment.
Have been looking at the GoXLR, and didn't know I could do this with a MIDI controller
I've been using Voicemeeter for years and you just taught me that I only knew about 1% of what it could do. Awesome video. Thank you so much. Liked and Subbed!!!!
Same I love voice meeter
While I appreciate the time and effort put in for this video, you really can't compare this to a goxlr because of everything that goes into it. I'm not even going to talk about the stream deck or even the full size goxlr as the voice changer and sampler can be had with many other options for varying prices, but what I do want to talk about is the audio that actual comes from the goxlr and goxlr mini. The goxlr has midas preamps, arguably some of the best around. There is also a lot more customization when it comes to the lows, mids and highs rather than just being a fader.
Still, I love the creativity when coming up against a stream deck. While the stream deck has some creature comforts that I prefer, I could see myself using such an option otherwise.
Great video.
I have the stuff to do this. This is great, you're awesome, thanks.
The Akai APC Mini only has three colors for the buttons.
It could also make sense to have more colors. Perhaps you want to divide the buttons into visual zones. Or if the software allows you to cycle through more than 3 states with one button, the color could show in which mode you currently are in.
Controllers with RGB buttons:
- Native Instruments Maschine Jam
The faders are touch faders.
More narrow buttons like the Akai APC Mini.
- Launchpad MK2 (NOT the mini version)
Cheaper than the Maschine Jam.
Bigger square buttons.
No faders at all.
- Launchpad X
Same as the Launchpad MK2 but more expensive.
The additional features are only interesting if you also want to use it to make music.
I didn't try it (I only own a Launchpad MK1) but the X probably has buttons where you don't feel a physical click at all. This is because it's also meant to be played like an instrument and has velocity and aftertouch. That's a nice feature to make music, but not so nice for streaming. And clicky buttons usually don't have velocity or aftertouch.
I know the MK1 has clicky buttons and I'm pretty sure the MK2 has clicky buttons too.
- Launchpad Mini MK3
Same as the other Launchpads but smaller/cheaper.
I would expect the Mini MK3 has clicky buttons but I can't guarantee it because it's the same generation as the X.
You could get an additional controller like the Korg nanoKontrol or the Akai Midimix to add knobs and faders to the Launchpad.
With the Maschine you also get the full version of the Maschine software you can use to make music.
And I think with all the Launchpads you should get the Lite version of Ableton Live you can use to make music.
If you're neither interested in RGB or knobs and faders you could get a used Launchpad MK1, Launchpad S, or Launchpad Mini MK1 & MK2.
If you don't need that many buttons, only a few colors, but also want knobs and faders you could get the Allen&Heath Xone:K2 (with audio interface, 2 stereo out, no input) or the Xone:K1 (no audio interface).
Don't think it would be a good idea to get an Ableton Push because it has a display and your experience will be closer to the actual Stream Deck. As long as you are not a developer or someone else already made something for that controller you won't be able to use that display. It's not as simple as just plugging in an HDMI cable. Also, the main button matrix has no clicky buttons.
I have been looking for an inexpensive way to do everything you've mentioned in the video!. THANK YOU!! This was an amazing tutorial and I am more than pleased with the outcome of my own setup! I went with the same AKAI APCmini and it made following your video step-by-step, that much easier! Once again, thank you for this great tutorial!!
dang this is a cool video. Let's see if the youtube algorithm helps you because you deserve a lot more subs. I can see the potential here. This is like a physical TouchPortal
New voicemeeter update bring better MIDI support including Feedback (FF) function. you will have LEDs working (remember to set your LED lights on controller software to work on "External Mode", That's a function of my Korg nanokontrol 2 too) and if you have motorized faders. voicemeeter will move your faders too.
Just bought the GoXLR and already have a streamdeck - and have been using potato for years now; then I came across your video; brilliant! Have an Akai on the way!
Glad I ran into this video. Thank you! ....still relevant. I have a couple of controllers that I need to put to use. Got Voicemeeter Potato awhile ago, now I can alos extend its uses.
Awesome explanation and very useful! I've been thinking about finding an easier way to control the scenes and audio during my recordings and this looks like a very flexible while being quite cheap setup. Thanks!
Oh men, i really love you. This works so freaking great for me. A big hug from Germany to you
Hi, instead of using sendMIDI data you can do this and then the outgoing number is the same as the incoming that you learned.
System.SendMidi("out1", "note-on",1,24,127);
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This is fantastic! I have been looking for ages to find how to change scenes in OBS using macro buttons and hadn’t found the answer until now. Thank you!!!
Yes, using the macro buttons on screen should work with no issues. It's what it was designed to do.
Squid Monkey Studios I have got it to work, cueing scenes obs. There is one trouble though. One scene is a window capture of my second screen. When I click on that it goes to it but I cannot then click on another scene unless I click the second screen scene again. I thought I might have the button as 2 function but it’s still a push button.
This is great!! The only issue is the audio lag. You can get rid of it by reducing the samples to 64, but then it introduces a horrible crackling.
I was able to adjust the Monitoring Synchro Delay in system settings to about 100ms. I left the sample rates default and its been solid ever since.
Every bit of audio software worth the time has manually adjustable latency compensation.
Nice. Missing the native effects and nestable buttons - which change gifs upon entering menus. But most definitely a GoXLR+stream deck lite - and on the cheap. A great way for someone who can't afford the real thing and train in case they eventually can save-up. Most likely prices will go down when the gouging is over and next-gen products are out. We live in exciting times for streamers. The audio interfaces and power of mixing technology available today for just couple hundred dollars was unthinkable a few decades ago except to studios who would rent out only by the hour only to those who were on the in.
oh geez, u made this before we all got sent home LOL. great forward thinking.
I would run your Spotify into VAIO 3 instead of setting through the virtual audio cables. That’s what I do personally.
OMG how did i stumble across this... I have been doing the same thing for months now! Greatest THING EVER! Highly suggest this... or you can also buy a cheaper MIDI pad if needed, that has nobs on it for volume control.
Thanks for your video I really liked and I think this kind of configuration looks much professional than and XLR and the Stream Deck
Thanks alot! instead of a midi controller I have a 7inch touchscreen display hooked up to my pc and this is the first program that lets you use the buttons on the pc itself. compared to like touch portal. again thanks!
That is brilliant!! Cheaper and with a controller I already use for my DAW :oD
RUclips's algorithm brought me here, likely because of your tittle. The content isn't what I was looking for. 1st Streamdeck has had a phone app for quite some time. 2nd anyone who is really interested in a goxlr and knowledgeable about it wants it for the midas pre-amp. All the products have there place namely ease of use. Thanks for the video though, by far the easiest setup for a midi board I've seen.
This is amazing, had no idea voicemeter could do this! 🤯
First of all I have a Noviation mini keyboard and a ddj 400 connected to my pc since forever and I've been streaming alot. Second, I have been using voicemeeter potato for a long time even have the licence for it. And you know what? I was looking for goxlr alternative.
Uhm I guess you guys can do the math...
Great job thanks!
I was looking for something to control different app volumes and came across this video. So I ordered one of these units 😁 Now my questions is, can we program a single button to launch several apps at once? For example, I’d love to press 1 button which would launch iRacing, Crewchief, SimHub, Truedrive, VRS, Trading Paints and Discord all at once and save me from having forgotten to launch something?
The press can fire a custom autohotkey script which launches all them Programs
id suggest naming the physical board in the discription and providing a link if possible because that is missing.
I would agree with you, *IF* the sole reasoning for you to buy a GoXLR is to push buttons that dose fancy things. GoXLR is an all in one, its an audio interface/dac/amp/pre amp/ and a stream deck.
TheRed4123 good point.
For the money you safe for GOXLR+Streamdeck you can buy a Hardware compressor and pair it with any USB Audiointerface of your choice, which might have far superior converters/overall sound Quality and i/O compared to the GoXLR. The reason behind the GOXLR is to combine everything in just a little box that is easy to use. You dont buy a GOXLR for its sound quality, - its mediocre/bad. You actually buy it because you think you would safe money, which isnt the case.
I mean compare for yourself, example:
dbx286s (140€) + Motu m2 (199€) + APC Mini 64buttons 8faders (72€) = 411€
vs.
GoXLR (329€) + Streamdeck 15button (149€) = 478€
You get better functionality with more buttons and better audio quality with the first setup while being cheaper. GOXLR and Streamdeck are nice devices, dont get me wrong. But for the price its SCAM!
@@narfsc2657 I disagree. The GoXLR has Midas preamps, which are great quality and provide up to 70db of gain. I also find the quality of the built-in effects to be really good. Far better than for example voicemod etc (a low bar I know, but one that's popular). Combine with the motorised faders, great driver support and software, and ease of configuration in Windows then I'd say the price is actually pretty fair
@@Buttface1981 It has nothing to do with the preamps, the preamps are worth nothing if the convertion from analag to digital is just bad. Thats why you cant really do music with it or anything because its high latency bullshit and really bad sounding. There is nothing to agree or disagree im talking facts.
@@narfsc2657 if you could prove these 'facts' to me I'd appreciate it. Everything I've seen suggests that overall the sound coming out of the GoXLR is good for the money. Do you have any links or anything that show the DAC (or ADC in this case I guess) as being bad sounding? I've never experienced any latency myself nor seen anyone mention it in any reviews so what you're saying is the first I'm hearing of these apparent issues. I'm not trying to be a dick - genuinely interested.
you should make another video showing how to find the link for the sound sfx
Sorry but that intro is to loud
Been waiting 6 months for an APC mini. It is FINALLY coming in tomorrow, pretty hyped to get testing it out with voicemeeter. I really hope they everything still works just fine with the MkII
Hi! Where you able to make this tutorial work with the new version: Akai APC Mini MK2?
@@serranomorante Yes and No. I got it working but I didnt use the method in the video. I used the M.I.D.I Mapping under the MENU tab on Voice Meeter.... Once you are in M.I.D.I Mapping click learn on whatever you want mapped. Then hit the button on your MIDI controller you want bound to....
To change the color use the F next to learn... LEFT click 2 times to change it to FF then right click it and input numbers into the FEEDBACK ON and OFF sections.. I use 25 (green) for on and 5 (red) for off... Try different numbers for different colors.
Hope this could help
@@FindtheShrooms Thank you! I was waiting on your response before buying the MKII 💗💗
@@serranomorante glad I could help. I'm VERY happy with how it has worked out for me controlling voice meeter. I would recommend it to anyone that wants to control sliders and sends with physical button pushes. Its so nice to be in game and be able to have full control over all my sound without having to tab out.
The sound routing, i realize similar to you, using a KORG NanoKontrol 2 DAW Controller. Being able to control all of my sound routing and mixing just using that small controller is just awesome and I surely don't want to miss it! However, I refrained from getting myself a Daw controller with additional buttons, as Windows UAC and the quirks of the different programs i'm using make the use of hoteys quite a hassle. Also, being able to see what is on a button, just by looking at it is a bliss.
excellent video and thanks for all of the explanations. I've setup something similar using a small 9 key macro pad for all audio functionality and then I use the streamlabs remote control app on a tablet for scene changes but I think this solution is neater and all in one. I might consider switching to this!
instablaster.
Great video! I actually have an apc mini on its way and found your video by chance. Great job, saving this video for when my comes in the mail!
I know I'm pretty late to this video, but do you know if there is a way to make one of the buttons on the midi controller to light up based on the value of one of the gain fader strips? I have the same midi controller as you have in this video here.
I can explain what i want to accomplish with this. I want one of the buttons on my APC Mini controller to light up red if the gain on one of the fader strips goes above 0dB and turn off if the gain is in the negative. That way I don't need to physically mark on the device where 0dB is. I hope this made sense.
Many thanks , i have purchased one for using on my live stream
Thanks for sharing this, specially code examples for the Macro Buttons in Voicemeeter. Opens a door I was looking for. :-)
A great video with some key insights. Many thanks for this share, certainly a value packed video.
Love the video, thanks! Will this work with any usb pad device? Like the launchpad or akai mpd?
Yes, should work with pretty much all midi controllers... :)
Hey !
First off, thank you so much for this whole tutorial, it's exactely what i was looking for and you did an amazing job !
There's just a few things i don't really get:
-When voicemeeter is open i can't listen to anything else, or watch videos on my browser
-The SFX i play are not played until the end, just the first second (but i can see the recorder rolling, just no sound after 1sec)
-I'm using an Akai mpd218 and there's buttons that has the same 'id'. So when i press one it activates both, i really don't understand why
If you have any idea how to fix this, it would really help me !
Thank you again and have a good day :D
Yo this is a really cool idea! Thanks for openning up a new consideration
Awesome tutorial! I was wondering if you can make a tutorial to integrate the Akai APC Mini with OBS to control scenes.
There is a streaming software that supports direct MIDI control so you don't have to send keyboard shortcuts that might interfere with other things. And you don't have to use the macro buttons for that you can if you want. I don't have a controller so i use my surface tablet with macro buttons then i send MIDI commands over the network to my main PC to trigger things in Voicemeeter and in the streaming software. I mainly do streams and live events for companies and i'm thinking about starting streaming myself.
Love that you made a video about this as i think people should be more aware of this stuff it takes a bit of time to set up but you can do pretty much whatever you want for a fraction of the price and you will learn audio routing and mixing in the process. Some friendly critiques the video could use a bit more structure and with that you can lower it to be probably around 10 min.
Anyway good job and keep it up.
This is so amazingly useful how does this man only have 644 subs?!
So just a small critique, I had no idea what that object was. I guess if I'm not willing to figure it out I'd not be willing to figure the rest out... but a quick "this is" would be good. P.S. figured it out thxs for the tutorial.
that intro tho. SHEEEEEESH
Thank you for this😍 have all the hardware to do this.. was looking for this exact solution to use voicemeeter and obs together.. thank you..
My guy just cracked the code! Amazing video. Salute for creating this +1’d
Cool config, was thinking of using an APC Mini as well. It doesn't replace GoXLR as an audio interface though (which it is really good at too thanks to great preamps). Still an awesome piece of kit that Akai. Friend of mine uses two for VJ stuff and feeding video clips into Resolume via two laptops.
Great video, thanks for the informative tutorial.
Nice video, love watching videos like this to get setup ideas! Have you messed around with the "SEL" on the Master Bus output? You can have different mix's for different BUS outputs, it'll blow your mind. Very handy for mixing different stream output levels inside Voicemeeter to what you hear in your headphones.
Thanks so much for the lessons! Really helped so much. Bought that very same Midi just to get the set up perfect. Once question. When I started to work with it I obviously made some mistakes with the key codes, so now I have keys with no function that are lit up in green/red. How to I get rid of those colours now?
This is encouraging, but I'm unable to make it work. Can you share the exact syntax you used and where you entered it in the Voicemeeter Button Configuration dialog box? I'm struggling!
@@dcpugh are you referring to removing the color on keys with no function? You need to recreate a new key and then assign the button with color that you wish to remove and then use 01 and 00 as the color once it is removed you can change the code again and it will be removed. I used far right button. Just above the right slider. It's a square button. 67 I think.
Yeah i tied voiceometer used it for years but the goxlr mini is the best upgrade i ever did.
Man this is amazing! I was looking for a Solution like this. The only downside to your solution is the missing XLR inputs so one would still need another device to route the Audio into the System. If we consider the price of the apc mini + a cheap audio interface we'd probably end up at stream decks price tag (~150€) but would have a whole lot more in the bag though. Thumbs up!
Just for anyone who reads this comment, I'd recommend Bandlabs Audio Interfaces, as they're cheaper than most others, while being just as good from what I hear.
The real value of this video is that the method will work for pretty much any old used drumpad and audio interface you want to use (assuming you're willing to put the time in).
There's really no point doing this if you're just going to buy it all brand new anyway.
Hey! First thing to say, Thank you!!!! your video enlightened me, and I went for my own midi controller!!!! Congratulations! because your content is great, Keep it up! And also, I have onw question: how do you managed to map spotify to a hardware channel? I can do the same but for a virtual channel...
First time viewer, intrested in your stuff
Thanks for the support. More videos are coming soon :)
Thanks a lot for the great video! Just what I was looking for.
Do you think, Voicemeeter communicates with motorized faders as well? I wonder, if it sends some information back, so a motorized fader knows where it is supposed to be.
First, you have an awesome timbre to your voice. SOunds great! This looks like great audio processing functionality for studio work. I think some, including myself, may prefer to use the stream deck because of its pre-made integrations with streaming applications. Also, perhaps I missed it but is there any indicator on the physical controller button indicating what the function is or is it all memorization?
I was looking for a way to improve my mic quality without spending big bucks, and I spent a long time with Voice Meeter Banana getting it what I consider perfect. I'm not sure why but it stopped working intermittently while recording. There was no error to tell me it wasn't working, and all the levels in both Voice Meeter and my recording software showed the mic levels were 'hearing' my voice. I tested for multiple days to try and fix everything but I gave up as I couldn't get it to work reliably. I'm just one example, I know VMBanana works well for many people. Full disclosure I did end up going with a GoXLR mini, which is about half the price of a full GO XLR (and can still be costly for some).
Sadly the akai apc mini isnt longer in stock... have u an alternative sugest? like your way of explaining, an the idea u presentet
Just ordered one, ive been looking for a volume mixer for a long time that i can be able to adjust volume while im in games, instead of alt tab to adjust in volume windows mixer. got an own sound card for the microphone, so ill just hook it up in banana voice meter, to be able to monitor it in the akai mixer, or play sound effects through the mic haha, great video
why is your intro 6x louder than your voice?
I agree, I had to skip the intro. But my ears still hurt!
WOOHOO thanks I want to try this with my midi Pad I hope it supports it!!
OMG this is crazy!!!
So, I can use this on any platform? Like streamlabs and such.
Also is there a way to not bind any key in the board and just bind the kind in the mixer to the stream app or macro? Or only with a software for that?
what's your CPU load by using the Potato? I've heard mixed specially on low to mid range pc builds with it occasionally spiking to 20-40% CPU load, and that's critical for single PC streaming performance.
I'm using a 2950x, and haven't noticed any noticable CPU usage. I can't say for sure what it might be on other CPU's.
Your best bet is to try it out and give it a test. It's free :)
The difference in volume between your voice & the intro music - is ridiculous.
really interesting!!!!!!!! I wish i saw this video before I got my goxlr and stream deck
I got that same mic love it so far
thank u so much was searching how to do sfx the whole time finaly got it
Nice video buddy, but you are missing out on a load of features going this route over purchasing the GoXLR and Stream Deck route. I have both the GoXLR and Stream Deck and I would still make the purchases if I had to do it all over again. BTW, I used Voicemeeter for a couple years before I made the switch.
I agree, just made the video as at the time I couldn't afford both devices...
Hoping to help people that were/are in the same boat :)
@@squidmonkeystudios6323 I understand buddy, it's actually a pretty good idea considering the price of those items.
Thanks for your many explanations.
Uhh voice meeter my new nemesis :). Was mesing with it to setup my 2pc sounds via VBAN. Dang it mesing with my head since I have no clue with sound systems
if you can put i mic in this apc mini it would be sick !!!!! thanks for this review now i really know what to do ;)
Great video, sir!
One question to you and your audience - has anyone here ever connected the TouchDAW app to this program? I just set it up on my Chromebook to use as a control surface for the Fairlight DAW in Davinci Resolve (mostly to avoid using my mouse on the faders). I've been pretty successful using TouchPortal Pro on my Chromebook as a Stream Deck alternative for almost everything on my PC, including Davinci Resolve, and I don't see any reason why I couldn't use it for Voicemeeter, but I really like the faders you get in TouchDAW :-)
SHOULD work fine with your TouchDAW :)
@@squidmonkeystudios6323 thanks, man!
the idea of using a MIDI device and the mapping is really handy, but I was hoping that when I play it that it can output as my microphone to use as a soundboard that other people can hear... it defeats the whole purpose if I just wanted to play sounds cause I can do that in ableton, is there any way around this or is that all it can do?
Nice video buddy!!
i am using Rolland video switcher and i need something that can be connected to my mic input for sound effects i was looking at stream deck but it has no outputs
do you know anything that i can use for my setup?
Hey just curious. I was wondering if u are able to record something. Play and restart it instantly like the go xlr?
Yep really cought me off guard with headphones
this is for freaks like us with time and nerves - not for normal people. they buy go xlr and co for "mic in, headset in, power in - ready to go!" :-)
awesome video, leaned a lot from this!
You got a new sub! Thank you 👍🏼
Cool video. I didn't know you could control the faders in Voice Meter using a MIDI board, very nice. Could you link you one you used? Being able to fade in/out between channels is something you can't do on the GoXLR, so that feature is better. However the number and type of physical inputs/outputs, motorised faders and simplicity of use means it isn't that comparible to the big GoXLR. With some simplfied software sitting on top of VM you could it get close to being like a GoXLR mini. Nice work!
I used the Akai APC mini in the video. It's a rather common midi controller. Shouldn't be too hard to locate :)
Could I configure a Maschine MK2 to do the same?
Thank you this has a good value
Would a AKAI Professional APC 40 Mk2 work too just wanna know GREAT VID BTW
probably
Thanks for the video!! Would you mind sharing your “setup board” code?
very useful video for who have this apc mini like me, thanks for it. i would want to know, how to tell the program that use last state lights and buttons pressed? is possible? i'm refering when you close all the program disconnect or shutdown pc, and then initiate all the stuff
when i restart my system my settings are loaded into akai apcmini, but the leds do not light up. Is there a solution that the led load?
My lighting doesnt work at all, is there something I'm missing? do I have change the "90" number? I have also akai apc mini
go through the video properly he explains everything in detail in it, go to your maunal
Thank you for this video, there is the possibility to link the APC Mini on Davinci Resolve? for example set some bottons with B or A (cut and select) or CTRL+S and use the audio control for fairlight? Thank you for your time.