Thank you so much for this insight into your workflow. I found it very educational and inspiring. I think your video idea about music theory for synthesizer players is great and I officially support it! Keep up the good work Marin! 🙂
Good to see you get some much-deserved love Martin. Yes, I would be interested in your course. I would also suggest adding one or more on sound design as well.
He was starting do describe the Sonata Allegro form, for introducing new themes. I also like his take on Pivot and Note Emphasis in various Modal Scales. I suspect that he has a lot more to say on this. The question is, does it fit into the Loopop show format? Like the occasional Studio Tours/Interviews, I think there is a place for it. P.s. This was the second time this week, that I have heard about USB Introduced Ground Loop Hum. Something more for the Loopop Incomplete Book?
Hey Doug - thanks for your interest :) the book actually already has a whole chapter about solving ground noise and several specific tips for usb noise
Music theory is the same for all musicians, unless I missed something? There are SO many books, videos, websites and courses which teach music theory, but you have to put the work in to get anything out of it. I learned basic music theory by reading The AB Guide to Music Theory, volume 1. Volume 2 is equally great but the first one has all you need to understand and create music. I know, reading is hard, right? But what you have to do is work things out on paper and you can put the concepts to work in a DAW. The best way to learn is to do. You could watch 1,000 hours of music theory videos and still not have a clue how to utilise the concepts. Read, learn and create. You can do it! :D
I loved Martin's comments about making albums. I think the idea of an album that flows in an arc to tell a story is very important, and it's nice to see that people still value this and try to achieve it where possible.
Whooaaaa!! I’m so happy that synth community becomes more and more connected, Martin is one of my favorite space travellers. This is good sign for next year 🙌🏼
Super nützlicher Einblick in Deine Arbeitsweise! Ich habe so viel gelernt, dass ich mich getraut habe, auch selber mal was im Homestudio aufzunehmen... Danke Martin!!!
I really enjoyed listening to Martin explaining some of his workflows and sharing many useful tips. I will start including some of them in my workflows right away. I would love to see more tutorials with Martin such as how he comes up with ideas for albums, music theory for synth heads, etc.. Loopop and Martin, you are both great!
As someone who's only been making music with Ableton and hardware synths for under a year, it was reassuring to watch this and see lots of similarities between Martin's setup and approach to recording and mine. It makes me feel like I'm on the right track. The tips about different implementations of Program Change methods in different devices, and about recording the MIDI tracks Pre-FX and turning off monitoring of the audio track to avoid latency, are great. I do a few things differently -- like having my FX on sends and using hardware latency compensation. Also, rather than save an Ext Instrument Device preset for each synth, I use 3 different track group presets. The first group has 1 MIDI track for each synth, each with an ext instrument that listens to MIDI coming from my keyboard controller I have on my desk, so I can play any synths without getting out of my chair, with Monitor set to Auto, but Ext Inst Audio To set to "none". The second track group has 1 MIDI track for each synth, but this one listens to MIDI coming from the synth itself, so I can move over to where all the synths are on the other side of the room and test out sounds, or just noodle around. These tracks are also crucial for recording CC automation of the synth's parameters. These tracks have Monitor set to in, so I can always hear the synths when I play them. Again the Ext Inst Audio To is set to "none". And the third group contains 1 Audio track for each synth, and where all my FX live, that I can record to once I'm happy with the MIDI. The audio track also has a utility device on it so I can set a custom gain level for each synth. The tracks are grouped this way rather than by instrument so that on my controller and push I can see all the MIDI tracks next to each other so I can more easily switch between them. It seems like a lot, but having the tracks set up in this way allows me to do several things: -Program sequences in Ableton, either by playing them on the synth, playing them on my controller, drawing them in the piano roll, or using the Push -Jam using my hardware sequencer and just using Ableton to monitor -Multitrack record the audio, MIDI Notes, and MIDI CC info of a performance -Go back and edit the CC automation, smooth out curves, fix mistakes, etc. -Be able to re-record parts -Continue to be able to change the software and hardware FX settings Most importantly, it allows me to do all of the above without unplugging anything, changing any routing settings, and even with minimal toggling on and off of record arm buttons.
What a nice, humble guy. I've been following Martin quite some time now, great to see him here explaining his setup and sharing his thoughts. Thank you, loopop, keep it up and stay healthy! :)
WOW! This video is a treasure of information. I've been trying different setups for years. With DAW, DAWless, hybrid, etc. Encountered issues with every setup and I'm still searching for what works best for me. But this workflow and setup really is an eye-opener and will definitely help me out. Thank you very much! ❤
As someone that is currently struggling with my setup, I found this MASSIVELY helpful ... also love Martin's work and have been following him for a while.....
One of the best and most informative tutorial vids I've seen. I wish I was 30 years younger, and still had my memory and brain cells better able to follow his setup and use these techniques.
Many thanks for this, Ziv. Really appreciate the effort and the content is spot on! So nice to be able to see what others are doing with exactly the same issues across hardware and software.
This is a godsend. I use Ableton heavily and have been trying to figure out how to get my hardware synths to work together with it. This workflow is EXACTLY what I've been looking for. Thank you so much, to both Martin and Loopop for this.
Two of my favorite youtubers cooperate together in one video. I don't think it can get any better than that. Very good and interesting stuff here and as always #qualitycontent
Martin Stürtzer, thank you so much for that generous sharing of your process. You're advice on making live sessions and your recording advice are lifechangers for me. Thank you!
I love this series so much. It's so useful for coming up with workflows. thank you so much for providing this venue and finding these fantastic contributors
i'll grab a tea... What a great surprise ! I've been listening Martin work for a while now. His videos are delightfull to watch, a lot of insight of the music production and he's quite whiling sharing his knowledge
Great video explaining some key features a lot of people forget. This was my basic philosophy for live sets since my third live set. After having a full computer lockup and crash during my first live show. Great video a lot of people can learn from this. ;)
Thanks very much for sorting this out, it was great to get to feel more comfortable about the planning and problem solving aspect of our work. A performing synth collection is indeed like an orchestra, and at every time event during the performance, they must ALL be on the same page.
Very, very informative, just what I was searching for, a very detailed analyse of a synth setup. I'm in the middle of expanding my synth gear and listening to various ideas on how to connect and integrate everything with all the different approaches means a lot to me. Thanks for this great interview and thanks to Martin for intorducing the setup in the best way.
Thank you so much for doing these. I say that to you, loopop and to the artists who have been featured. I hope this is only the start. Love love love these.
Thank you so much loopop for having Martin on! He is awesome to watch work and I have been very interesting in a break down in his workflow and setup. Hearing him explain some pro and cons in his particular view point does really sway my original ideals. An that is a great thing for growth!
Thank you Martin for your tips! Basically I do the same. Push2 as main controller, Ableton as Sequencer, every synth go directly in my Tascam Model 12 (I use it as audio interface).
this is great. thank you. hope more is coming. seeing how people approach live performances is very interesting. It took me 3 years to finally find a configuration that has the level of freedom i wanted and is expandable in various ways.
Great video, very informative. If you want a part 3 I'd be happy to go through my set up which is a hybrid of hardware and software based around the Deluge as the brain
Really, really like Martin's work, what a fantastic, insightful and educational interview. Incisive questions, generously answered. I'd love to see Martin do a video on music theory for synth heads, that explanation of using scales was perfect without the usual, confusing fluff. Precise and relevant. Thank you both ! And if I could nominate one or two artists for 2021, I would love to watch an in depth discussion with Alba Ecstacy, Adrian creates some equally enjoyable works. Likewise, I've just got into Brendan Pollard's Berlin School albums, also very good and recommended to anyone who likes Martin's work. Thanks once again, easily the best thing I've watched this Christmas 😂 !
I haven't run into computer crashing being an issue in a long time. Back in the 90s though our setup had a real risk of crashing. Thankfully when it did it usually kept some sort of sound looping and just became unresponsive. Was always happy that at least some sort of sound was coming through, then we could try to drowned it out and get it rebooted.
Martin was very generous in explaining his setup and workflow, as expected from an artist who likes this type of music. Thanks, Martin! And thanks to Loopop for this series of videos! Of course we enjoy it and we want more. State Azure?
My pleasure - State Azure is fantastic - I feel like he explains things quite well on his channel so I don't want to be repetitive, but if he'd accept and we'd figure out something that would add value, totally!
This video was perfectly timed for me. I’ve just started to use Ableton to take control of my set up with the end goal of something very similar. Very informative. Love to see some more videos on using Ableton controllers like the APC MK2 to sequence and control eurorack and other hardware synths during a performance. Amazing job as always 🙏🏻
Hi so since watching this video I’ve decided to have all my external synths go directly into my Motu 16a. I realised the benefit of doing this after. Noise is cut down and I can now also use plugins on synths. Top advice thank you 🙏
Nice presentation. I enjoy this new series of getting into a producers head and picking their brain for ideas, trouble shooting, and tips. Keep up the great work.
Thank you for the terrific insight into your setup and performing. have totally enjoyed all of your tracks. Would appreciate a music theory lesson as you mentioned.
Thank you so much inviting me to this series! It was a lot of fun talking to you and I hope no one got scared hearing my voice for the first time.
Totally my pleasure! Thanks for taking the time to respond in such detail and give us an insight into your process!
...and when making music ain't your thing anymore - open a Herrenboutique in Wuppertal! Sehr informativ, habe viel gelernt:-)
Thank you so much for this insight into your workflow. I found it very educational and inspiring. I think your video idea about music theory for synthesizer players is great and I officially support it! Keep up the good work Marin! 🙂
Good to see you get some much-deserved love Martin. Yes, I would be interested in your course. I would also suggest adding one or more on sound design as well.
Thank you so much for your detailed explanations, I found them very helpful!
Lovely to watch people chat about their interests
i would appreciate a music theory for synthesizer players course a lot :) this video is also very helpful, thanks!
The more you put in, the more you get out
He was starting do describe the Sonata Allegro form, for introducing new themes. I also like his take on Pivot and Note Emphasis in various Modal Scales. I suspect that he has a lot more to say on this. The question is, does it fit into the Loopop show format? Like the occasional Studio Tours/Interviews, I think there is a place for it.
P.s. This was the second time this week, that I have heard about USB Introduced Ground Loop Hum. Something more for the Loopop Incomplete Book?
Hey Doug - thanks for your interest :) the book actually already has a whole chapter about solving ground noise and several specific tips for usb noise
"Music Theory for Computer Musicians" by Michael Hewit is the way to go :>)
Music theory is the same for all musicians, unless I missed something? There are SO many books, videos, websites and courses which teach music theory, but you have to put the work in to get anything out of it.
I learned basic music theory by reading The AB Guide to Music Theory, volume 1. Volume 2 is equally great but the first one has all you need to understand and create music. I know, reading is hard, right? But what you have to do is work things out on paper and you can put the concepts to work in a DAW. The best way to learn is to do.
You could watch 1,000 hours of music theory videos and still not have a clue how to utilise the concepts. Read, learn and create. You can do it! :D
I loved Martin's comments about making albums. I think the idea of an album that flows in an arc to tell a story is very important, and it's nice to see that people still value this and try to achieve it where possible.
A pleasant surprise to see Mr Sturtzer here, his work is amazing.
An absolute pleasurable half hour ... Getting ‘good’ free advice is as good as listening to the music itself..thank you...
Whooaaaa!! I’m so happy that synth community becomes more and more connected, Martin is one of my favorite space travellers. This is good sign for next year 🙌🏼
Super nützlicher Einblick in Deine Arbeitsweise! Ich habe so viel gelernt, dass ich mich getraut habe, auch selber mal was im Homestudio aufzunehmen... Danke Martin!!!
Martin Stürtzer, thank you so much for sharing your tips & trics.
Yes....please continue the artist series! Love the gear demo/reviews as well. I’m truly grateful for all the information you graciously share with us.
Please try to get Colin benders on this, curious to see how he sets things up
Brillinat video, so fun to watch, Martin is a legend
I really enjoyed listening to Martin explaining some of his workflows and sharing many useful tips. I will start including some of them in my workflows right away. I would love to see more tutorials with Martin such as how he comes up with ideas for albums, music theory for synth heads, etc.. Loopop and Martin, you are both great!
As someone who's only been making music with Ableton and hardware synths for under a year, it was reassuring to watch this and see lots of similarities between Martin's setup and approach to recording and mine. It makes me feel like I'm on the right track. The tips about different implementations of Program Change methods in different devices, and about recording the MIDI tracks Pre-FX and turning off monitoring of the audio track to avoid latency, are great.
I do a few things differently -- like having my FX on sends and using hardware latency compensation. Also, rather than save an Ext Instrument Device preset for each synth, I use 3 different track group presets. The first group has 1 MIDI track for each synth, each with an ext instrument that listens to MIDI coming from my keyboard controller I have on my desk, so I can play any synths without getting out of my chair, with Monitor set to Auto, but Ext Inst Audio To set to "none". The second track group has 1 MIDI track for each synth, but this one listens to MIDI coming from the synth itself, so I can move over to where all the synths are on the other side of the room and test out sounds, or just noodle around. These tracks are also crucial for recording CC automation of the synth's parameters. These tracks have Monitor set to in, so I can always hear the synths when I play them. Again the Ext Inst Audio To is set to "none". And the third group contains 1 Audio track for each synth, and where all my FX live, that I can record to once I'm happy with the MIDI. The audio track also has a utility device on it so I can set a custom gain level for each synth. The tracks are grouped this way rather than by instrument so that on my controller and push I can see all the MIDI tracks next to each other so I can more easily switch between them. It seems like a lot, but having the tracks set up in this way allows me to do several things:
-Program sequences in Ableton, either by playing them on the synth, playing them on my controller, drawing them in the piano roll, or using the Push
-Jam using my hardware sequencer and just using Ableton to monitor
-Multitrack record the audio, MIDI Notes, and MIDI CC info of a performance
-Go back and edit the CC automation, smooth out curves, fix mistakes, etc.
-Be able to re-record parts
-Continue to be able to change the software and hardware FX settings
Most importantly, it allows me to do all of the above without unplugging anything, changing any routing settings, and even with minimal toggling on and off of record arm buttons.
What a nice, humble guy. I've been following Martin quite some time now, great to see him here explaining his setup and sharing his thoughts. Thank you, loopop, keep it up and stay healthy! :)
WOW! This video is a treasure of information. I've been trying different setups for years. With DAW, DAWless, hybrid, etc. Encountered issues with every setup and I'm still searching for what works best for me. But this workflow and setup really is an eye-opener and will definitely help me out. Thank you very much! ❤
This series of "Synth Setup" is simply AMAZING, cant wait to get more episodes :) every chapter is a master class. Thanks for sharing!
I enjoy how Martin decided to make a intro track in Loopop's style.
@loopop: This type of editorial content is super interesting and I appreciate it very much.
Yes please Martin Stürtzer!!! I'm 100% interested in a music theory for synthesizer players course!!!!
This was a masterclass! Excellent presentation. Clear and insightful. Thank you.
That's pure gold, thanks! Maybe you could consider inviting State Azure next?
yes please
+1 for State Azure
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Awesome stuff, big ups to both of you Ziv and Martin !
As someone that is currently struggling with my setup, I found this MASSIVELY helpful ... also love Martin's work and have been following him for a while.....
One of the best and most informative tutorial vids I've seen. I wish I was 30 years younger, and still had my memory and brain cells better able to follow his setup and use these techniques.
Martin! Thank you for sharing. This is a great, clear explanation of how to be prolific. Elegant systems! Loopop thank you for featuring!
Yes! Been following Martin for years
Many thanks for this, Ziv. Really appreciate the effort and the content is spot on! So nice to be able to see what others are doing with exactly the same issues across hardware and software.
This is a godsend. I use Ableton heavily and have been trying to figure out how to get my hardware synths to work together with it. This workflow is EXACTLY what I've been looking for. Thank you so much, to both Martin and Loopop for this.
Two of my favorite youtubers cooperate together in one video. I don't think it can get any better than that. Very good and interesting stuff here and as always #qualitycontent
This is a great resource. Thank you Martin & Loopop for taking the time!
Martin Stürtzer, thank you so much for that generous sharing of your process. You're advice on making live sessions and your recording advice are lifechangers for me. Thank you!
I love this series so much. It's so useful for coming up with workflows. thank you so much for providing this venue and finding these fantastic contributors
these series are amazing! very inspiring, hoping there are more down the road.
Definitely more of this series, please! Fantastic! 🤗😁👊
This was so interesting, great set-up and simplifies alot, Ableton is very powerful as a brain
i'll grab a tea... What a great surprise ! I've been listening Martin work for a while now. His videos are delightfull to watch, a lot of insight of the music production and he's quite whiling sharing his knowledge
I enjoy this series very much and would like to see more!
Great video explaining some key features a lot of people forget.
This was my basic philosophy for live sets since my third live set.
After having a full computer lockup and crash during my first live show.
Great video a lot of people can learn from this. ;)
Vielen Vielen Dank Martin und Neptun😻 für die interessanten Einblicke. And may thanks to loopop.
What a good idea to
Invite diff producers in for this videos. Its att great way to learn!
Martin was fascinating! Id like more of him
Nice! Thank you to both Martin and Loopop!
Thanks very much for sorting this out, it was great to get to feel more comfortable about the planning and problem solving aspect of our work. A performing synth collection is indeed like an orchestra, and at every time event during the performance, they must ALL be on the same page.
what a great guy, musician and sympathetic guest!!! Loved it!
That was really well presented. Thank you Martin.
Lovely format and crystalline, wünderbar explanation!
This Series has been extremely helpful. Thank you! These first two videos have solved problems in my studio that have been driving me insane
Really useful info.... My fav tip "don't worry if u crash it just shows ur live"
Thank you both for this. I’ve become a big fan of Martin Stürtzer and have wanted to ask him many of these same questions.
Very cool and very helpful to all of us out here just starting out, thanks Martin and Loopop!!!
That was awesome! Definitely want more of these plz.
Another amazing video! Thank you so much for making this one with a computer setup (esp. Live) that’s exactly what I needed 🙏
I enjoy this series and want to see more.
Thank you loopop, thank you Martin. These insights are amazing.
These are amazing. More please! Thank you!
The cat bed is genius. Love it 😆
Very, very informative, just what I was searching for, a very detailed analyse of a synth setup. I'm in the middle of expanding my synth gear and listening to various ideas on how to connect and integrate everything with all the different approaches means a lot to me. Thanks for this great interview and thanks to Martin for intorducing the setup in the best way.
Keep them coming @loopop!
Thank you so much for doing these. I say that to you, loopop and to the artists who have been featured. I hope this is only the start. Love love love these.
Thank you so much loopop for having Martin on! He is awesome to watch work and I have been very interesting in a break down in his workflow and setup. Hearing him explain some pro and cons in his particular view point does really sway my original ideals. An that is a great thing for growth!
Thank you Martin for your tips!
Basically I do the same. Push2 as main controller, Ableton as Sequencer, every synth go directly in my Tascam Model 12 (I use it as audio interface).
great insight! Thanks Martin! Love your live sets.
I am simply amazed by this video. So much useful information, and this hybrid setup from Ableton to Synts is great. Thank you!
What a lovely video! Informative and entertaining in equal measure. Thanks 🙏
this is great. thank you. hope more is coming. seeing how people approach live performances is very interesting. It took me 3 years to finally find a configuration that has the level of freedom i wanted and is expandable in various ways.
Very helpful and interesting. Thank you for sharing so generously!
Best live sets I've heard ever from this guy
I really appreciate these videos, as a tech savvy guitarist who dabbles in MIDI gear I find them really useful, thanks!
great straightforward presentation !
More of Martin talking please!
Thank you both. Very interesting and insightful. Best wishes to you.
The 2nd Synth setup episode is as good as the 1st one, thanks for your in depth explanation! Hope to see nr 3 soon.
That was great - thanks Martin you give a really good rundown of your setup - more of these please thanks Loopop
Yes please do a music theory for synth course! That would be so helpful. I’d be so grateful.
Great video, very informative. If you want a part 3 I'd be happy to go through my set up which is a hybrid of hardware and software based around the Deluge as the brain
Really a great video, Martin and Ziv- very helpful to hear details about setup and how you use the DAW- thanks very much!
Wow! Yes please do a video about musictheory!
Super interesting, first video from I watch from you with this format.
Fabulous! Also, I loved Martin's music, which I sadly did not know until just now.
Much learned. Thx Martin & loopop.
So much brain food in this video, very knowledgeable presenter, great idea for a series, thanks
Really, really like Martin's work, what a fantastic, insightful and educational interview. Incisive questions, generously answered. I'd love to see Martin do a video on music theory for synth heads, that explanation of using scales was perfect without the usual, confusing fluff. Precise and relevant. Thank you both ! And if I could nominate one or two artists for 2021, I would love to watch an in depth discussion with Alba Ecstacy, Adrian creates some equally enjoyable works. Likewise, I've just got into Brendan Pollard's Berlin School albums, also very good and recommended to anyone who likes Martin's work.
Thanks once again, easily the best thing I've watched this Christmas 😂 !
This new series is great, keep them coming
Very interesting and also incredibly useful! Thanks very much 👍🏼
This was great!!!!! More please!!
Amazing series loopop, more please!
I haven't run into computer crashing being an issue in a long time. Back in the 90s though our setup had a real risk of crashing. Thankfully when it did it usually kept some sort of sound looping and just became unresponsive. Was always happy that at least some sort of sound was coming through, then we could try to drowned it out and get it rebooted.
Hi loopop, thanks for making these very interessting videos. Keep on and stay save🖤
Martin was very generous in explaining his setup and workflow, as expected from an artist who likes this type of music. Thanks, Martin! And thanks to Loopop for this series of videos! Of course we enjoy it and we want more. State Azure?
My pleasure - State Azure is fantastic - I feel like he explains things quite well on his channel so I don't want to be repetitive, but if he'd accept and we'd figure out something that would add value, totally!
As always great video!
Thanx for these videos. It was a great idea and I look forward to seeing many more.
This video was perfectly timed for me. I’ve just started to use Ableton to take control of my set up with the end goal of something very similar. Very informative. Love to see some more videos on using Ableton controllers like the APC MK2 to sequence and control eurorack and other hardware synths during a performance. Amazing job as always 🙏🏻
Hi so since watching this video I’ve decided to have all my external synths go directly into my Motu 16a. I realised the benefit of doing this after. Noise is cut down and I can now also use plugins on synths. Top advice thank you 🙏
I'll be very interested in the theoretical video series!! :)))
More videos like this please.
Nice presentation. I enjoy this new series of getting into a producers head and picking their brain for ideas, trouble shooting, and tips. Keep up the great work.
great video and I'd like to see more like it - thanks.
Thank you for the terrific insight into your setup and performing. have totally enjoyed all of your tracks. Would appreciate a music theory lesson as you mentioned.
Love this series!
Wow, such a great video with lots of useful information. Martin is a great musician and he seems like a really nice guy.
Absolutely fascinating, and very informative.