Thanks man, GAS therapy is for everyone including me, I’m forcing myself to look forward while making music, instead of buying new gears then left it on shelf :)
Hi GAS, I've a MASCHINE MK3 controller. I made a midi template to play with the KOALA. I had to trick a little to find the exact setting. Now it work. FINE. BRAVO
I can't believe how good my akai LPD8 wireless works with Koala on android. Just had to download MIDI BLE Connect app to make the wireless work. Great advice on avoiding GAS at the end. Sick beat too.
Sick jam bro... I learned a lot from your channel. It's too bad I got to know it after you left, but do know you got my admiration. It's nice that there's people out there giving back to the community.
great vid! I have the same controller, but one thing that really tripped me up for a bit: if you have a sample selected for melodic play in the 'SEQUENCE' tab, it will override your mapping and play just that pad even in the 'SAMPLE' tab view. You need to go back to SEQUENCE and return to the sample grid then things will work as expected. Far from obvious IMO. Also sadly your pads won't be mapped to the selected scale in PERFORMANCE, and it seems you can't set it to control whichever sample bank is selected on-screen either? That's unfortunate because I'd like to have the other scenes on my Nanopad open to mappings for other instruments (or favorite scales since Koala can''t remap them). If only the Key/Scale settings on the Nanopad would remap the pads instead of just the touchpad it would make my life much easier! :)
I just bought this app and I'm really impressed! But only one thing I don't understand - when I connect my nanoPad2 or Akai MPD218 - why positions of pads in this apps doesn't match witch positions of my external pads?? All is like upside down?
wow keep going man that’s what I call using your resources correctly while other sit in million dollar studios and constantly producin trash ... „less is more“ 💯
Have you tried it with the Arturia BeatStep? It has 16 knobs and 16 Pads. That’s exactly the 16 knobs for effects and 16 pads. It about $100 but that would be well worth it if it works.
Dude I have a question. Can you connect a synthesizer keyboard to koala(cp/tablet)?? Can it direct plug-in the output of synthesizer to your headphone tablet jack?? Hope you can answer ☺️ thanks
Thank you! didn't even think of this! I tried to connect it to pure data, which worked fine! Is it possible to play the samples melodically? Can Koala send midi information too? to record something that was played on the app's keyboard? Thanks!
@@playpm thank you for the fast answer!! I didn't find a keyboard mode, but I'll check it out later. Thanks so much! Edit: found it! It's really fun to send midi notes from Pure Data into Koala. The app seems to be overwhelmed and falls apart a bit, but it's still useable!
Hey man! Hope you're fine! I am creating a better solution for my live performance with Koala Sampler (on iPad Air 4th Gen) and some MIDI controller that fits well. My question is: Do you think Arturia Beatstep (Black Edition) a great solution for that? And If the mapping will work as you say from C2 to D#7 Chromatically? Thank for you advices!
Hi, this video is outdated, koala has already updated the midi mapping function, you can map pads to whatever key you like. For me I wouldn't choose endless encoder controller like Arturia beatstep cuz it doesn't show you current parameter value physically, with 16 encoders it would be a total mess.
@@ruffusduarte it depends on what you want to achieve, I use nanokontrol2 to play with effects and nanokey2 to play dynamic notes. No perfect controller out there, only what you want to achieve more.
@@playpm I want to launch clips/ beats with Koala Sampler on my iPad Air (4th Gen) with a MIDI controller that has pad and faders. I saw the Arturia Beatstep and I liked ir because it has 16 pads and 16 knobs to map… I don’t know if it has banks (ABCD)… But I though thank it was the most complete and portable one for my beat set/ performances! Can you advice me another solution? Thanks for your help! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Just go ahead and try it out see if you like encoder knobs behavior, maybe it won't bother you that much, you can always send it back if you don't like it ;)
Hi there, this is a really great video and demonstrates is functions well. I'm just wanting to know of this is easy enough to use with android/Samsung products.? Thanks
This video is little bit dated, koala has updated its midi mapping function, which is way more easier to map buttons no matter which platform and brand you use.
Appreciated it, this video is too dated to be helpful, Koala has added new midi mapping function which will allow you map almost every button to your controller~
I’m struggling to find what I need I just wanna connect my sp 303 to my iPhone 12 I have a lightning cable but it was cheap . I wanna sample into koala or the other way around . I have RCA plug ins for audio but I can’t seem to be able to get the pads to control
Hey man very knowledgeable, I want to hook up the akai lpd8 controller to my koala sample, if you have time can you answer this question. “ so your midi device has to be set up on your Mac or pc before you star my using it with koala.? Hope I hear back, thanks
Can u record on nanopad by hitting pads also can u record vinyl samples into the Android phone thru the nano pad does it have sound card and can u trim n slice using the Korg nano,love your channel
Thanks for the loving man, nanopad is only a controller, it doesn't have sound card in it, it's like a keyboard or mouse for a computer, it controls your device.
K thanks so I would just set up the pads thru app n nano just triggers em,does that mean if I set a pead onn app with a release setting or loop or one shot when I hit Korg pad it will function how I have it set up thru koala
Another Dope video full of gems for the producer and iOS Producer Community! You are appreciated, bout to try n see if my MPC Studio and mpk mini can do this 🧐
Playpm thanks for including android options. It would be great if you mentioned alternatives for android in your other videos as well, wherever possible. Thanks for the great content.
First thanks for the tutorials they are really great! Koala is now a big part of my workflow where I can sit in bed and chop samples on my phone and get beats down before I bring them to my sp404sx for effects! I have a question though! I am waiting for my lightning to usb camera adapter cable so I can plug in my mpk mini but it has just dawned on me… with no aux on my phone I won’t be able to hear what I play through headphones! I didn’t get the official Apple cable so it has only one usb and not two. Does the Apple one or any you know of have either an aux on the adapter or a lightning that can have headphones plugged in and not just for power? Thank you!
Appreciated man, you can search with keyword "apple headphone charging usb 3 in 1" on amazon, there're already lots of 3rd party solutions you can buy. I'm in China, these adaptors are all over the place.
hey playpm. i was looking for a solution to get punch in fx like the teenaage engineering pocket operators. you got 16fx that u can punch in and sequence the on off of the fx. that are fx like lfo on a filter stutter distortion and many more. i tried many vst solutions for that and made my own ableton racks but it never worked as nice aas it worked on my po 12. aaany ideas how i can make my own punch in fxrack thats actually fun to play and lets me remix whatever i put through it?
Nice! Just got the Koala sampler after seeing your videos. How is the sensitivity of the nano pads like? Do you have to press too hard to trigger the samples?
Please help😭😭😭 I have a Launchpad mini controller and also an Akai lpd8 midi controller hooked up to a usb hub than to my iPad. For some weird reason when I press the Launchpad to control the Launchpad app to trigger samples it also triggers my samples from koala sampler which I thought I “midi learned” mapped to the Akai controller. I’m heavily frustrated and asking for some help. Thanks… your videos has helped tremendously
Koala doesn't care which device is sending the midi signal, say if they all send cc 17, it takes all. You can re-route your controllers in aum, if you have to use both at the same time.
I know koala can sync with pocket operators, it separates output channels to a mono music and mono click track, so you might need to buy an adaptor to separate stereo output from your phone to achieve this.
I always found it ironic that you were an apple user in spite of being so anti-proprietary hardware with paywalls, but it's funny to see you acknowledge how greedy they are. It's mostly the stuff built on iOS SDK by devs in the creative space that pushes the app market and in turn the entire brand. As an android and PC user, I can always just use a container to emulate the OS, so you can always have the best of both worlds!
Hi yeah, who doesn't love great designed products, only how much extra you feel like to pay. I also have PC and android phone, but for a laptop, from my bad experience with win10, I'd rather pay more to get a Mac.
Hello. I downloaded your Koala workflow file into Korg Kontroler and export it into Nanopad2. I acts like a keyboard and is not triggering samples. Do I have to MIDI map manually? Thank you.
Gotta make sure the midi mapping setting in your Koala is off. But hey, this video is dated, you can use Koala's new midi mapping function to map for your controller with ease.
Hi Michael, thank you so much for the sharing and hints to Koala. I got the akai mpk mini mk3, but when I map the pads to Koala, it come out different notes of the sample. When I press another pad in mpk mini3, it still play the same sample but different notes. It is not trigger to play each sample respectively. .is that my problem only..?
Hi - Is that an official Apple USB camera adapter? I haven’t seen one with headphone jack before. That is exactly what I need. Can you let me know? Thanks!
@@playpm thanks for the reply! I’m just worried Apple would say it wouldn’t work, not recognizable. This accessory is not supported. But that is what I need! Thanks!
Yeah, there're smarter manufactures here in China which got some workaround solutions like this one, fk Apple for removing 3.5mm headphone jack, money is what they're chasing for.
i learned so much from you thank you!!!! i wish you did the settings for akai mpk.. lol i cant get it right! subbed long time ago..ill follow you on the gram now!! blessup!!
Beatstep pro is tempting, I got me a second handed launchpad mini mk3 recently which has crazy 64 pad to fiddle, but those pads are so small, might not suit others preference, but I like it, easy to hide from my girl friend :)
Bank switch midi mapping hasn't got supported, might need to wait a little bit. But if you got bluetooth qwerty keyboard, you can use left and right arrow to switch banks.
Amazing , i just bought the adaptor type c to usb to my xiaomi and i try to connect to my Akai MPD32 , doesnt work at all! how can i set the pads to C2 to D#7? and what is de Midi note offset? thanks for the video man
Man, this video seems too old to be helpful, koala has updated midi mapping function, you can find it in settings and map whatever button to your controller~
I need help. I have a Android Phone with koala sampler with just one usb c Port. I need Power for the Phone and the Controller like the akai mpd and also the 3.5mm jack output to send the Samples to a p.a. or Mixer. What would be the best hub or cable solution? Has someone a setup like this that works fine?
Dope man! Thanks again! Been searching for this for a long time. Btw is there a way to navigate the physical knobs to the koala live effects? This will be even cooler~
For pad it’s doable, it has attack n release for every sample pad, but for plucky sound, I think you might need to do it on a synth outside of koala, or sample pluck noise and released note separately then mix them in koala.
I see, I suggest fine tune your sound outside of koala, for me I mainly use the koala attack to smooth out the sample start, I think it is not powerful enough for a proper sound design.
Appreciated, 1 it's not designed for live looping, so might not be simlessly for live looping. 2 it can use Bluetooth midi, but not sure how it would work with wifi.
Please help I have my whole bands show I created in koala and I have the irig groove pad controller help me map it out so the buttons on my screen match up to the groove pads the buttons don’t match up when I hit the first pad on the groove controller it’s not playing the first pad on the koala app I need them to sync up please help thanks
What port does your ipad use? Mine is lightning, you can search keywords like lighting & headphone & usb on amazon to find the one I use. For usb typeC, you can use an usb hub then connect an audio splitter for desktop which can split audio in and out into 2 3.5mm jack.
@@playpm Every adapter could work??? For ios music production is a huge joke to have the best ecosystem for mobile music production but missing headphone jack.
I can't seem to get either my MPK mini nor MPD 32 to map. Although it works with other softsynths, could it be failing because it's 3rd party, not Apple connector?
@@playpm hi again Michael ;) I am thankful for ya´ help and video,...i connected my Akai MPK mini Mk3 and i worked parfect with Koala :D Thank you my friend
Appreciate it man, there's absolutely no advantage for this method, it's been a while since I release this video, koala hasn't add midi mapping back then as I can recall.
I got two nanopad 2, one is white and its pads are not clickable, the other one is black/yellow, pads are a little bit clickable, not sure how it would become over time.
I already have Android phone which is Redmi K30, cheap midrange one but no feel-able latency at all with all 3 apps I mentioned. If I buy a tablet, I would buy Galaxy S7 8+256 wifi, then upgrade it with 1T tf card.
Actually Samsung's price is a little tricky, you'll always find great deals other than their official price. Here in China it's the same with 256gb ipad 10.2 2021, with an S-pen included, upgradable storage, and more powerful CPU as I can recall.
@@ramiaquiles8890 ok, maybe your phone can't supply enough power to make it work properly, do you have an adaptor with charging port and USB port? You can give it a try.
Thanks for the tutorial! I was thinking about getting a small midi controller👍👍. I am definitely over GAS but still struggle with AAS(Apps acquisition syndrome)😂😂😂. Do you have a beat tape in the works?🙏🙏
Question: if I just hook up a midi keyboard do I still need to use a computer to assign the keys or is it automatically going to trigger from middle C and up chromatically. I don’t have a computer anymore. Just iOS devices.
playpm Awesome! Thanks for responding. I dig you’re channel. Anything related to iOS music making is good for me. I do everything on iOS now. Mostly songwriting using GarageBand or Cubasis but recently I’ve been experimenting with AUM and all the apps involving synths, samplers and sequencing. I got Koala about a month ago via recommendation. Figured it was just a toy but boy was I wrong. I hadn’t even thought to hook it up to a controller until I watched your video. Keep up the great work.
@@playpm oh snap..my bad. You sound and look like my Japanese cousin. Back to the midi mapping. What if koala is loaded into a DAW like cubasis? Is it still universal cos I've had to start over a few times. Might ask Elf, see what's up. Keep up the good work.
Yes, Apple really makes expensive accessories in addition to their main products. However, the main products, such as the iPad and MacBook Pro PC’s work very well. There are a lot of third party accessories such as for the CCK. These third party accessories are often affordable. I have to CCK’s, one for an iPad, the other for an iPod Touch. Just be aware that the CCK must be of the type that supplies more than 100mA. And a CCK with a charging port is a good idea. If you do not want to spend money on an Apple keyboard and mouse, a wireless keyboard with trackpad is a great option. I have two such keyboards from Logitech and they have been working well with both Apple and Windows products.
dope one man! Could you also do a sequencing tutorial on Koala with tips? saw a couple of Dibiase Instagram stories and I don't understand how does he make beats with over 50 bars with transitions, variation and stuff.
That’s why he is the MAN!!! Lol, will do, but just for a quick tip, he might already composed different loop scene sequences and use the drag n drop onto an empty sequence pad then choose add to end to build the whole song ;)
Eimantas Leknickas What I do sometimes is start with the drums and create 2 or 3 more variations.Then in a empty sequence,I try come up with riffs or sample chops and then see and then drag one my drum loops to another empty sequence and mix in my riffs or chops to see if works,if it does,then I can do a full track with transitions using the fx.But in all honesty,all you need is a killer loop and abuse stutter,it's so fun!The possibilities are endless;)
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Same cables been trying for 5 months can not connect a midi keyboard to this app can't use all the features midi sucks
Make sure your smart device support midi over usb.
Amazing work you're doing for the community man!
Thanks man, GAS therapy is for everyone including me, I’m forcing myself to look forward while making music, instead of buying new gears then left it on shelf :)
Awesome vid sir, i get asked this question alot!! Thanks for posting
Wow! Appreciate it man, also thanks for visiting!!! Really love your last email btw, wise n decent with no doubt!!!!!
Hi GAS, I've a MASCHINE MK3 controller. I made a midi template to play with the KOALA. I had to trick a little to find the exact setting. Now it work. FINE. BRAVO
Michael strait you deserve way more subscribers you are creating excellent content keep it up
Much appreciated man, I'll try my best to keep it up~
con numark orbit please!!!
I can't believe how good my akai LPD8 wireless works with Koala on android. Just had to download MIDI BLE Connect app to make the wireless work.
Great advice on avoiding GAS at the end. Sick beat too.
Was there any delay since it's Bluetooth?
Brilliant, thank you. Finally a sample that's Affordable. And for a change it's on Android wonderful.
Dude ,you have saved me so much damn money. I'm so glad I found your channel when I did.THANK YOU!!!!!!!
thank u! thats the biggest draw back of apps for me, i need that tactile feel of pads & keys
Have fun~
You GOT SKILLS and great info.
Thanks for the help! Keep up the great content 👊🐨🧰
Appreciated, I'm preparing next surprise for my audiences, stay safe and tuned 😉
I use a 2000xl, going to try and midi it up to Koala in the near future. Thank you for making this video.
Sick jam bro... I learned a lot from your channel. It's too bad I got to know it after you left, but do know you got my admiration. It's nice that there's people out there giving back to the community.
It's a joke, I'm leaving my old apartment 🤣
great vid! I have the same controller, but one thing that really tripped me up for a bit: if you have a sample selected for melodic play in the 'SEQUENCE' tab, it will override your mapping and play just that pad even in the 'SAMPLE' tab view. You need to go back to SEQUENCE and return to the sample grid then things will work as expected. Far from obvious IMO. Also sadly your pads won't be mapped to the selected scale in PERFORMANCE, and it seems you can't set it to control whichever sample bank is selected on-screen either? That's unfortunate because I'd like to have the other scenes on my Nanopad open to mappings for other instruments (or favorite scales since Koala can''t remap them). If only the Key/Scale settings on the Nanopad would remap the pads instead of just the touchpad it would make my life much easier! :)
You will get robbed by Apple Again!!!! Love this video!!
Keeping it real. Awesome content. Thanks for the tip that it's C2 to D7.
I'll see what I can do with this information. Hope all is going well.
Appreciate it, have fun!
@# SEONN , did you ever have any luck ?
I'm trying to hook up my Akai mpk mini, I'm close , but "no cigar"
New to the channel didn't expect you start cooking 🔥
Nice tips! Sick beat at the end also
I just bought this app and I'm really impressed! But only one thing I don't understand - when I connect my nanoPad2 or Akai MPD218 - why positions of pads in this apps doesn't match witch positions of my external pads?? All is like upside down?
Actually you can turn on midi mapping and remap the buttons in settings as you wish~
@@playpm Thanx
wow keep going man that’s what I call using your resources correctly while other sit in million dollar studios and constantly producin trash ... „less is more“ 💯
Much appreciated, I'll be back real soon, with more punchy contents.
Could you do a quick video on the chops and samples you used here. Very musical. Love to know what did. Thanks.
DM me through ig, link's in video description, I'll share you my samples ;)
Flipping Black Moth Super Rainbow samples nice.
Have you tried it with the Arturia BeatStep? It has 16 knobs and 16 Pads. That’s exactly the 16 knobs for effects and 16 pads. It about $100 but that would be well worth it if it works.
Not yet, I did own it for a while but sold it eventually thought it's too heavy, but thanks for the suggestion.
@2:16 how exactly _do I_ import the profile onto the nanopad2?
Hi, you can download controller editor for desktop from Korg website, then follow their tutorial.
You should do a review on the Ableton Link new feature on Koala sampler
Dude I have a question.
Can you connect a synthesizer keyboard to koala(cp/tablet)?? Can it direct plug-in the output of synthesizer to your headphone tablet jack?? Hope you can answer ☺️ thanks
No, you need an audio interface to achieve it, just like when you recording into a computer.
@@playpm okay i get it. Such a big help. Thanks man
Love your videos and beats are fire!
Much appreciated 🙌
Dude! This video is brilliant! Thank you. I also make videos about music gear and a lot of iOS videos. I just bought Koala so this was really helpful.
Appreciated, love your content, instant sub!
Btw, Koala has updated their midi mapping function, it's way more powerful and user friendly than it was in this video.
@@playpm thank you dude! I will check it out, but first I have to finish a video about LK by imaginando, which is taking some time.
This is actually therapy!
I have problems when i connect Jack output whit the adaptor.... (Midi stops working) Any help please 🙏🏼
Thank you! didn't even think of this! I tried to connect it to pure data, which worked fine! Is it possible to play the samples melodically? Can Koala send midi information too? to record something that was played on the app's keyboard? Thanks!
Yeah koala has keyboard mode, but it doesn't send midi out as far as I know.
@@playpm thank you for the fast answer!! I didn't find a keyboard mode, but I'll check it out later. Thanks so much!
Edit: found it! It's really fun to send midi notes from Pure Data into Koala. The app seems to be overwhelmed and falls apart a bit, but it's still useable!
Absolutely loved your tutorial! Cheers mate!
Hey man! Hope you're fine! I am creating a better solution for my live performance with Koala Sampler (on iPad Air 4th Gen) and some MIDI controller that fits well. My question is: Do you think Arturia Beatstep (Black Edition) a great solution for that? And If the mapping will work as you say from C2 to D#7 Chromatically? Thank for you advices!
Hi, this video is outdated, koala has already updated the midi mapping function, you can map pads to whatever key you like. For me I wouldn't choose endless encoder controller like Arturia beatstep cuz it doesn't show you current parameter value physically, with 16 encoders it would be a total mess.
@@playpm oh ok… Then wich ones you sugest?
@@ruffusduarte it depends on what you want to achieve, I use nanokontrol2 to play with effects and nanokey2 to play dynamic notes. No perfect controller out there, only what you want to achieve more.
@@playpm I want to launch clips/ beats with Koala Sampler on my iPad Air (4th Gen) with a MIDI controller that has pad and faders. I saw the Arturia Beatstep and I liked ir because it has 16 pads and 16 knobs to map… I don’t know if it has banks (ABCD)… But I though thank it was the most complete and portable one for my beat set/ performances! Can you advice me another solution? Thanks for your help! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Just go ahead and try it out see if you like encoder knobs behavior, maybe it won't bother you that much, you can always send it back if you don't like it ;)
Can you please link all the cables needed for android using the nanopad 2
Hi there, this is a really great video and demonstrates is functions well. I'm just wanting to know of this is easy enough to use with android/Samsung products.? Thanks
This video is little bit dated, koala has updated its midi mapping function, which is way more easier to map buttons no matter which platform and brand you use.
Great video. Do you know if it’s possible to hook up a midi keyboard to use it for playing a single sample chromatically?
Yes, koala has keyboard mode feature.
Omg you are the greatest man alive
🔥
Exactly what I was looking for. Many thanks!
Appreciated it, this video is too dated to be helpful, Koala has added new midi mapping function which will allow you map almost every button to your controller~
I’m struggling to find what I need I just wanna connect my sp 303 to my iPhone 12 I have a lightning cable but it was cheap . I wanna sample into koala or the other way around . I have RCA plug ins for audio but I can’t seem to be able to get the pads to control
Dope session!
Thanks! Appreciate it~
once again, dope video
That was nice an simple. Thanks and God bless you and your family abundantly always 🙂🙏🏼❤️
This video is too old to exist, koala has already added midi mapping function which is way smoother than this old school method :)
😂 that's true too
Nasty!!!! Great job 👏 Love your sound
Hey man very knowledgeable, I want to hook up the akai lpd8 controller to my koala sample, if you have time can you answer this question. “ so your midi device has to be set up on your Mac or pc before you star my using it with koala.? Hope I hear back, thanks
Koala has added midi mapping function, probabely don't need to set up your controller in computer at all.
@@playpm ok I’ll play around with it
Can u record on nanopad by hitting pads also can u record vinyl samples into the Android phone thru the nano pad does it have sound card and can u trim n slice using the Korg nano,love your channel
Thanks for the loving man, nanopad is only a controller, it doesn't have sound card in it, it's like a keyboard or mouse for a computer, it controls your device.
K thanks so I would just set up the pads thru app n nano just triggers em,does that mean if I set a pead onn app with a release setting or loop or one shot when I hit Korg pad it will function how I have it set up thru koala
Yes, hitting nanopad is just like hitting buttons on screen, only difference is nanopad is velocity sensitive and phone screen is not.
Another Dope video full of gems for the producer and iOS Producer Community! You are appreciated, bout to try n see if my MPC Studio and mpk mini can do this 🧐
Thanks man, I think they’ll work just fine, only for studio you need a powered lightning adapter as I can remember.
Playpm thanks for including android options. It would be great if you mentioned alternatives for android in your other videos as well, wherever possible. Thanks for the great content.
Appreciated, I covered more Android solutions in my Best Budget Device for Music Making in 2022 video, you can go check it out.
First thanks for the tutorials they are really great! Koala is now a big part of my workflow where I can sit in bed and chop samples on my phone and get beats down before I bring them to my sp404sx for effects!
I have a question though! I am waiting for my lightning to usb camera adapter cable so I can plug in my mpk mini but it has just dawned on me… with no aux on my phone I won’t be able to hear what I play through headphones! I didn’t get the official Apple cable so it has only one usb and not two. Does the Apple one or any you know of have either an aux on the adapter or a lightning that can have headphones plugged in and not just for power?
Thank you!
Appreciated man, you can search with keyword "apple headphone charging usb 3 in 1" on amazon, there're already lots of 3rd party solutions you can buy. I'm in China, these adaptors are all over the place.
@@playpm appreciate the help thank you! I have one ordered and excited to get it today :D
hey playpm. i was looking for a solution to get punch in fx like the teenaage engineering pocket operators. you got 16fx that u can punch in and sequence the on off of the fx. that are fx like lfo on a filter stutter distortion and many more. i tried many vst solutions for that and made my own ableton racks but it never worked as nice aas it worked on my po 12. aaany ideas how i can make my own punch in fxrack thats actually fun to play and lets me remix whatever i put through it?
Love you for giving the finger to the gredy apple devices
Does iPhone SE 2020 cooperates with Nanopads with no addittional charge?
No, nano series doesn't need extra power, pretty convenient.
@@playpm THX!
what camera connection kit is that mine doesnt have an aux and mic ???
try search apple camera kit on amazon, you can find even more powerful ones. BTW, the 3.5mm jack is audio out only, no mic input.
Awesome! Is there a way to assign the effects to something knobs or similar? That would be really cool
Thanks man, no mappable knobs for now, but I think it will come eventually, I mean it might be soon ;)
Can I control koala with my korg electibe 2 ?
Nice! Just got the Koala sampler after seeing your videos. How is the sensitivity of the nano pads like? Do you have to press too hard to trigger the samples?
Thanks, nanopad is ok, really sensitive I have no issue triggering koala.
Now I'm totally sold... Thanks bro! 😎
Please help😭😭😭 I have a Launchpad mini controller and also an Akai lpd8 midi controller hooked up to a usb hub than to my iPad. For some weird reason when I press the Launchpad to control the Launchpad app to trigger samples it also triggers my samples from koala sampler which I thought I “midi learned” mapped to the Akai controller. I’m heavily frustrated and asking for some help. Thanks… your videos has helped tremendously
Koala doesn't care which device is sending the midi signal, say if they all send cc 17, it takes all. You can re-route your controllers in aum, if you have to use both at the same time.
Hey dude. How would I go about connecting this up with a Korg Elecrtibe so that they sync nicely? Thanks
I know koala can sync with pocket operators, it separates output channels to a mono music and mono click track, so you might need to buy an adaptor to separate stereo output from your phone to achieve this.
Ive tried setting up the nanopad2 but it’ll only play one sample chromatically 🤷🏻♂️
Maybe you're in koala's keyboard mode? Checkout the keyboard button in sequence page.
I always found it ironic that you were an apple user in spite of being so anti-proprietary hardware with paywalls, but it's funny to see you acknowledge how greedy they are. It's mostly the stuff built on iOS SDK by devs in the creative space that pushes the app market and in turn the entire brand. As an android and PC user, I can always just use a container to emulate the OS, so you can always have the best of both worlds!
Hi yeah, who doesn't love great designed products, only how much extra you feel like to pay. I also have PC and android phone, but for a laptop, from my bad experience with win10, I'd rather pay more to get a Mac.
Hello. I downloaded your Koala workflow file into Korg Kontroler and export it into Nanopad2. I acts like a keyboard and is not triggering samples. Do I have to MIDI map manually? Thank you.
Hi, yes, you'll need to map those function in your koala again.
@@playpm Thank you. Your guides and tricks are gold. Greetinga from Slovenia.
where is pad trigger mode? the midi offset will only let u enter one value. is that where i put c#2?
Guess your controller only have trigger mode, it's good to go.
playpm noticed u said “people still using sp404 tactile “ missed that first time around 💪🏾
How to activate the 4 Banks of Koala Sampler when I connect 16 keys midi divice?
I prefer to connect Bluetooth qwerty keyboard and use left and right.
Thanks Michael, but I can’t get it to work on my iPad :( on my Mac it works fine (I think;) can you please help? Gr Johan
Gotta make sure the midi mapping setting in your Koala is off. But hey, this video is dated, you can use Koala's new midi mapping function to map for your controller with ease.
@@playpm Thanks for your tips! Koala is a very nice app :) but I didn’t know this (till now;)
Hi Michael, thank you so much for the sharing and hints to Koala. I got the akai mpk mini mk3, but when I map the pads to Koala, it come out different notes of the sample. When I press another pad in mpk mini3, it still play the same sample but different notes. It is not trigger to play each sample respectively. .is that my problem only..?
Appreciated. Didi you opened keyboard mode in koala? If this mode is on, midi notes will trigger the same note in different key.
Hi - Is that an official Apple USB camera adapter? I haven’t seen one with headphone jack before. That is exactly what I need. Can you let me know? Thanks!
Hi, no it's not the official one, you can search [ lighting otg headphone jack ] on amazon and find one, already have lots of them on sale.
@@playpm thanks for the reply! I’m just worried Apple would say it wouldn’t work, not recognizable. This accessory is not supported.
But that is what I need! Thanks!
Yeah, there're smarter manufactures here in China which got some workaround solutions like this one, fk Apple for removing 3.5mm headphone jack, money is what they're chasing for.
i cant believe it was easier for me to get my akai lpd8 working for an app on my phone than it was for the daw on my pc.
What’s the adapter he’s using on iPad? I noticed it has a headphone input which would be super useful for me
Try search lightning otg 3 in 1 on Amazon or alipress.
i learned so much from you thank you!!!!
i wish you did the settings for akai mpk.. lol i cant get it right! subbed long time ago..ill follow you on the gram now!! blessup!!
My pleasure 😊 you can write notes down then do it one by one for mpk, you might need to use 4 programs to fully utilize your combo
@@playpm thank you so much 4 programs omg!!! lol im saving for beatstep pro hope that will simplify things !! thanks again!
Beatstep pro is tempting, I got me a second handed launchpad mini mk3 recently which has crazy 64 pad to fiddle, but those pads are so small, might not suit others preference, but I like it, easy to hide from my girl friend :)
@@playpm checking that out asap!!!! thx!!!
Really really really nice. Still want an sp404 but i think i vould work
I can’t seem to find out how to midi map to change banks a to c on the fly with my controller?
Bank switch midi mapping hasn't got supported, might need to wait a little bit. But if you got bluetooth qwerty keyboard, you can use left and right arrow to switch banks.
@@playpm aww thank you man
I’m sure they will do it up 🥊
Amazing , i just bought the adaptor type c to usb to my xiaomi and i try to connect to my Akai MPD32 , doesnt work at all! how can i set the pads to C2 to D#7? and what is de Midi note offset? thanks for the video man
Man, this video seems too old to be helpful, koala has updated midi mapping function, you can find it in settings and map whatever button to your controller~
@@playpm thanks a Lot man
Damn , still doesnt work , maybe is my phone , i set it to receive midi but didnt do nothing it just Power My Mpd nothing else
That's weird, did you try Settings in Koala? Set the midi mapping function on then do the midi mapping?
@@playpmYes brother
I need help. I have a Android Phone with koala sampler with just one usb c Port. I need Power for the Phone and the Controller like the akai mpd and also the 3.5mm jack output to send the Samples to a p.a. or Mixer. What would be the best hub or cable solution? Has someone a setup like this that works fine?
Can you use a Novation launch control xl as a midi controller for koala?
Yes I think so, xl is really flexible.
Dope man! Thanks again! Been searching for this for a long time. Btw is there a way to navigate the physical knobs to the koala live effects? This will be even cooler~
Thanks. Not for now, but I think it’s coming soon :)
Can or do you know how to create a pad or pluck from a recorded synth sound or sound create with mouth or another source? Since there’s no ADSR?
For pad it’s doable, it has attack n release for every sample pad, but for plucky sound, I think you might need to do it on a synth outside of koala, or sample pluck noise and released note separately then mix them in koala.
playpm I tried but I can’t get the note to get that rise sound or sound like it’s taking longer to reach sustain level sound like a pad has
I see, I suggest fine tune your sound outside of koala, for me I mainly use the koala attack to smooth out the sample start, I think it is not powerful enough for a proper sound design.
playpm ok thanks for your help
Hey bud, how do you map the save function to your pad?!
I don't think I could map save function 😢
hi there! Two important questions: 1.) can it live loop external audio? 2.) can it handle MIDI over wifi? Great job with these videos btw :)
Appreciated, 1 it's not designed for live looping, so might not be simlessly for live looping. 2 it can use Bluetooth midi, but not sure how it would work with wifi.
'... You will get robbed by Apple again' so funny
Please help I have my whole bands show I created in koala and I have the irig groove pad controller help me map it out so the buttons on my screen match up to the groove pads the buttons don’t match up when I hit the first pad on the groove controller it’s not playing the first pad on the koala app I need them to sync up please help thanks
Try set midi mapping mode on in koala then map your controller.
Loving these vids
Totally awesome
What adapter do you use with your iPad? I’m struggling to find the one with a usb and headphone jack
What port does your ipad use? Mine is lightning, you can search keywords like lighting & headphone & usb on amazon to find the one I use. For usb typeC, you can use an usb hub then connect an audio splitter for desktop which can split audio in and out into 2 3.5mm jack.
@@playpm Every adapter could work??? For ios music production is a huge joke to have the best ecosystem for mobile music production but missing headphone jack.
I feel the pain, so try search the keywords I mentioned above ;)
This or the akai lp8 is this the best option in your opinion for a controller for koala ?
I don't like pads on lp8, they're stiffer than nano pads imo.
I can't seem to get either my MPK mini nor MPD 32 to map. Although it works with other softsynths, could it be failing because it's 3rd party, not Apple connector?
It might be the midi signal routing problem, you can try kill all other background soft synths or re-route midi signal into Koala in AUM.
Hi Michael,...i wonder can i connect my AKAI MPK Mini MK3 to my Android Phone and Koala and get it to work ?,..I have an OTG adapter already,...
Just tried, yes they can work together, but I don't think mk3's rotary knobs work well with koala, it's hard to know what parameters they are at :(
It also depends on your android device, if it support data + power supply through type c port.
@@playpm Thank you i vill try ;)
@@playpm hi again Michael ;) I am thankful for ya´ help and video,...i connected my Akai MPK mini Mk3 and i worked parfect with Koala :D Thank you my friend
Can I map my korg electribe 2 to my Koala app on my iPad?
If it support midi output then yes, I don't have electribe anymore so I can't really tell.
Hi, what is the advantage of your method, instead of just using midi mapping in koala? Thanks, great vid as always.
Appreciate it man, there's absolutely no advantage for this method, it's been a while since I release this video, koala hasn't add midi mapping back then as I can recall.
Will the nanopad keys become softer over time ?
I got two nanopad 2, one is white and its pads are not clickable, the other one is black/yellow, pads are a little bit clickable, not sure how it would become over time.
@@playpm thanks !
You mentioned using an Android device. If you ditched iOS for Android, which device would you pick?
I already have Android phone which is Redmi K30, cheap midrange one but no feel-able latency at all with all 3 apps I mentioned. If I buy a tablet, I would buy Galaxy S7 8+256 wifi, then upgrade it with 1T tf card.
@@playpm wow, those Galaxy tabs are high, even the refurbs. iPads are way cheaper used.
Actually Samsung's price is a little tricky, you'll always find great deals other than their official price. Here in China it's the same with 256gb ipad 10.2 2021, with an S-pen included, upgradable storage, and more powerful CPU as I can recall.
But tbh I am considering upgrade mine to ipad 10.2 2021...buying the first few ipad pro is a really bad move back in 2017 :(
does this work with the akai mini play?
Yes I think it does.
Thanks for this useful information 😊😊😊
Appreciate it, have fun!
I try to do this with my traktor x1 mk1 controller and my phone but I couldnt make it work, Do you have any idea why dont work? thanks
Maybe it's traktor not outputing standart midi signals, have you managed to map your traktor onto other software which doesn't belong to NI?
@@playpm yes, with ableton, if I press shift and hot cue turns on midi mode, but I cant do it with koala and my phone
@@ramiaquiles8890 ok, maybe your phone can't supply enough power to make it work properly, do you have an adaptor with charging port and USB port? You can give it a try.
@@playpm maybe I have to install a driver, but dont have drivers for andoid I think
@@ramiaquiles8890 I see, that's the problem, it doesn't output standard midi without the driver. Maybe look somewhere else.
Can you make a Nanopad2 config for the Koala Sampler in portrait mode? I keep trying but it errors. Your landscape file works flawlessly.
I think both portrait and landscape mode share the sames midi mapping file, really have no idea what going on there :(
Would midi fighter 3D be compatible for this?
If it output class compliant midi then yes, all you need is an adapter.
Thanks for the tutorial! I was thinking about getting a small midi controller👍👍. I am definitely over GAS but still struggle with AAS(Apps acquisition syndrome)😂😂😂.
Do you have a beat tape in the works?🙏🙏
Thanks! I didn’t make that much beats for now, but you can already find lots of fire beats on ig with the tag koalasampler
Btw, now I realize that I just got over with the AAS, lol
playpm
I dig your vibe💪.So don’t be shy to put a beat tape when you’re ready!
What’s GAS
Question: if I just hook up a midi keyboard do I still need to use a computer to assign the keys or is it automatically going to trigger from middle C and up chromatically. I don’t have a computer anymore. Just iOS devices.
Koala supports midi mapping now, you can do it entirely on your iOS device~
playpm Awesome! Thanks for responding. I dig you’re channel. Anything related to iOS music making is good for me. I do everything on iOS now. Mostly songwriting using GarageBand or Cubasis but recently I’ve been experimenting with AUM and all the apps involving synths, samplers and sequencing. I got Koala about a month ago via recommendation. Figured it was just a toy but boy was I wrong. I hadn’t even thought to hook it up to a controller until I watched your video. Keep up the great work.
Appreciate it man, stay safe and have fun~
Does the midi mapping save specifically to the different songs? Or does it save to the app regardless of what song you load. Ta
It's saved to the app, only one global mapping profile.
@@playpm quick reply. Respect. Are you based in Japan?
Greetings from China 🪴
@@playpm oh snap..my bad. You sound and look like my Japanese cousin. Back to the midi mapping. What if koala is loaded into a DAW like cubasis? Is it still universal cos I've had to start over a few times. Might ask Elf, see what's up. Keep up the good work.
Not sure, it might be conflicting with cubasis, but I think you might could route the midi signal in aum to make it separate.
Yes, Apple really makes expensive accessories in addition to their main products. However, the main products, such as the iPad and MacBook Pro PC’s work very well. There are a lot of third party accessories such as for the CCK. These third party accessories are often affordable. I have to CCK’s, one for an iPad, the other for an iPod Touch. Just be aware that the CCK must be of the type that supplies more than 100mA. And a CCK with a charging port is a good idea.
If you do not want to spend money on an Apple keyboard and mouse, a wireless keyboard with trackpad is a great option. I have two such keyboards from Logitech and they have been working well with both Apple and Windows products.
dope one man! Could you also do a sequencing tutorial on Koala with tips? saw a couple of Dibiase Instagram stories and I don't understand how does he make beats with over 50 bars with transitions, variation and stuff.
That’s why he is the MAN!!! Lol, will do, but just for a quick tip, he might already composed different loop scene sequences and use the drag n drop onto an empty sequence pad then choose add to end to build the whole song ;)
Thanks! you might have just revealed the secret 😄
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What I do sometimes is start with the drums and create 2 or 3 more variations.Then in a empty sequence,I try come up with riffs or sample chops and then see and then drag one my drum loops to another empty sequence and mix in my riffs or chops to see if works,if it does,then I can do a full track with transitions using the fx.But in all honesty,all you need is a killer loop and abuse stutter,it's so fun!The possibilities are endless;)
dobler51 cool! I do agree, the loop and the sample is the key. But the “spice” is always nice 😀
dobler51 Somehow I see there’s an Ableton Live Suite 10 in your mind lol
Can you map the controller to control the performance effects??
Yes, all of them are mappable.
@@playpm mahalo for the quick reply!!🤙🤙🤙