COMPUTER AS A GUITAR RIG

[@OlaEnglund]

Welcome to Ola figuring shit out!

[@aether_antares7761]

I guess im early!

[@yeet_za]

Have you tried out Mainstage?

[@pvalenti]

I have considered using this for a club rig. My current rig is already pretty small (1x12 combo amp and a pedalboard basically). But only having to carry in a backpack and a guitar would be seriously cool. Not sure about the automation part as that would require having the drummer play to a click. But the idea is solid. It would also address amp volume onstage fairly well. Might require in-ears to be totally efficient.

[@David-cb9ec]

Are Solar guitars coming with sustainiacs?

[@ShinyShinyIsAlwaysBeingSerious]

You fell off we listen to Ricegum now.

[@justinbowen1183]

Iv been recording audio for going on 17 years now as a fun hobby and i JUST recently got hip to using a DI signal and being able to edit sounds without having to record everything again, game changer moment man! Way back in my grade school days man i took a headphone jack for my amp and had an auxiliary cord handy so i plugged it into my microphone port and boom 💥 it worked. Now 17 years later im hooking it up via usb cord and can modify the sound AFTER i have already tracked it, amazing how far technology has come ❤

[@havocharmony9661]

As a solo artist with no band this is exactly how I perform my live production. This also allows me to program a light show through dmx. I use allot of outboard interfaces and gear tho but still synch program changes thorough time code to the external gear. Like you Ola I love and prefer a amp ect but depending on the type of performance we now have amazing tools to achieve this.

[@IVsakeN]

Is there latency cause of the USB input?

[@havocharmony9661]

@@IVsakeN Not in my setup. All my live instruments are run through stand alone gear straight to the mix that goes to house. So none of my live performance has to take a lap through the DAW before hitting the mix which means zero latency. The CC messages coming from DAW to the standalone gear for patch switching is instant. Now if I were using plugins for my live sounds there could be slight latency.

[@mipiaceiltubo]

@@havocharmony9661 did you follow any tutorial to how to programm the light show using a midi signal? I've seen a lot a people doing it through a midi track into Cubase or Logic Pro X, but I still can't figure out how to do it...

[@havocharmony9661]

@@mipiaceiltubo DMXIS made by ENTEC will convert DMX to MIDI. This allows you to use automation lanes within your DAW to control the lighting. Or in my case, program it to the timeline and design a perfectly synced light show.

[@havocharmony9661]

@@IVsakeN None at all. All my live gear outs are to direct lines, not run through DAW. The DAW only plays back 2 tracks on 2 separate buses, One goes to house/audience, the other includes click and vocal ques and goes direct to my in ear monitoring. So the actual processing load on the DAW is very low. 2 audio tracks with no processing, and a cpl hundred automation lanes for light program.

[@jasons.3921]

It's really cool to hear you explain the process of setting your rig up. I would like to see more video of the recording process, if possible. Thanks Ola for helping an old dude want to learn how to work with this new technology. Cheers from Texas.

[@justinbowen1183]

Are you asking about how plugins and stuff work? I literally like last week got to finally fiddle with plugins. Basically you completely take the amp out of the equation as you don't need it at all period. You plug your guitar into your digital interface box and run a USB cord to your computer. You then download an amp simulation software such as amplitube 5 the one I experimented with. You go through and make your tone presets you want to use for later. Now minimize that window for now as you don't need it up on the screen just running in the background. Fire up your software and configure your audio paths. I'm going to use audacity as an example as it's free to download. Go to the top and click edit, preferences. A new window pops up, plugins manager select your plugin program amplitube 5. A window pops up next to the track that says edit plugin this is when you know your connected. Hope this helps if not feel free to ask.

[@ahmedxxx8376]

@@justinbowen1183 pls what is the name of the app he is using?? I couldn’t find it

[@dewwhatchadew1]

thats super cool how logic changes all them settings in real time as you play. amazing times we live in ..

[@molochfrolics8443]

daws have been doing this since about 1992

[@Habixus]

Focusrite 3rd 4i4 + Cantabile solo with Neural DSPs + line6 usb footswitch. I mainly play along songs. I can create presets for each song with customized button configs. Feels pretty "live" and keeps the "magic", while replacing a whole amp room with massive floorboards.

[@TheFlexXMLG]

Dude no way, I'm literally thinking about this as we speak haha. Perfect timing.

[@shubhambhosale7043]

Me too!

[@mitchconnerandsometimesjlotoo]

Strangely me too before seeing this.

[@JiffyPb23]

Sameeeeee

[@mitchconnerandsometimesjlotoo]

@@creamwobbly ? I typed that at the start of the video

[@paulanderson771]

I had been thinking about it too and when he got to the pitch shifter taking the E down to Drop A, he sold me on this setup.

[@budverissimo1]

Meshuggah automates everything. I saw them a couple years back and no thinking only chugs and crazy chicken leads. And a wah/volume pedal in front. Such a monstrous sound

[@gatinho6248]

Chicken leads 🤣🤣🤣

[@mason3872]

Chicken leads is pretty accurate, I didn’t even know that they used wah pedals. What meshuggah songs have a wah?

[@budverissimo1]

@@mason3872 fredrik was stepping on it all night. Maybe he used it to keep time? Idk

[@aquegles]

Slash does something like that but he has a guy backstage flipping pedals for him... true

[@chirinea]

Never thought of using automation to do live things like this, this is awesome, Ola!

[@davidd8416]

Been doin this live for years. The tech today makes shit a lot easier though! Glad everyone is catching up. I also trigger dmx in the same way. I have a 3 piece band, robo sound guy, robo guitar techs, and robo lighting. Professional show without having to pay a crew.

[@Gibson_Praise]

It's also gr8 for us gramps out there with back problems. Wall of sound with out the hernia. 1 Less roadie, right

[@kevincmarynda3678]

So... nobody's gonna talk about that Solar with Floyd and Sustainiac ?

[@eyalleviton2617]

My first thought

[@GENIAZZA]

@@eyalleviton2617 Mine too

[@TCH-Joe]

Please tell me you'll be releasing Solar guitars with the Sustainiac.

[@russellzauner]

If I had a guitar with a sustainiac my neighbors would probably literally get pitchforks and kill me

[@russellzauner]

also a MIJ Solar series would be pretty great, especially for bolt on models

[@GravesoftheInnocent]

Logic is amazing! I just upgraded to a Mac Mini recently from an iPad Pro, bought some neural plugins with GGD and dove in head first. It's all blown my mind how much I was missing out on before doing this.

[@broncoxy]

I use an SSL 2 with Neural DSP and for someone like me, who mainly plays in a bedroom in his little apartment and doesnt want to be lynched by the neighboors just cause he wanted a big ol wall of sound, this is perfect. Its relatively cheap aswell, got the SSL for ~200€ and Neural DSP for 60 on black friday. For this price, I could barely get a half decent little beginner amp. Yeah I dream of having my own Mesa one day, but this day, if ever, will be far in the future. I mean you can connect them to the PC with like a Torpedo or something, but idk if thats really the joy of such a thing... Until then, I'll just visit my local guitar store now and then to play the big bois ^^

[@TheFlexXMLG]

Planning on buying an SSL 2 and just using that with my Revv G3.

[@BananaManPL]

Great, except... for €260 you can buy: - Boss Katana 50 - Orange Crush 35 - Fender Champion 50 XL They might not be 5150s, but they ain't little beginner amps either, you could gig with any of those. Not trying to bash your way, just pointing that out.

[@russellzauner]

I do it for about 7 minutes then stop (just long enough to get them to call the cops), when I really want to irritate the neighbors because they're being particularly douchey...my answer when the police show up for noise complaint is "I'm not doing it now and less than 15 minutes of intermittent noise violation is allowed as long as it is not continuous measured sound pressure, so can you please show me your currently valid calibration sticker on your sound meter?" They struggle for something to say and then just leave. Because I have a calibrated sound meter, with a valid cal tag. Even if they had one (they NEVER bring it the first time out), I'd have checked for a calibration sticker and they RARELY have it on their unit, much less current so I can immediately invalidate their argument when they thought they were being REALLY SMART. Also know that I have not one but two of the Sunn 1200S amps that can put 1200W into a 2 ohm monoblock, and they're the rebadged Fender ones that have the improved thermal solution so if I felt like it I could run them long and hard as well as loud af. The only amp rumored to have slagged more voice coils is the Peavey Firebird 700, and trust that I've been looking ha ha ha

[@rachitbhengra4298]

Bronco XY would you recommend SSL2 ..? I'm also thinking of trying it. I remember Ola not liking it very much for some reason which he was correct. But want to know your thoughts too.

[@broncoxy]

@@rachitbhengra4298 Well tbh I'm no expert in this field but for me at least, it does what its supposed to do. Thinking back to his review, I think his main critical points where things, that his more expansive gear did better, mostly due to a higher quality. I havent had any problems with it so far, using it to feed my guitar into Neural DSP or Ableton with Neural DSP... There might be better options out there, idk, but for me it does the thing. You have to remember however, that this is a very simple piece of gear, mostly due to the price tag. It has two inputs and some little controls, thats it. On the other handside, you can easily pay ten times the price for an interface... I would recommend it, coming from my point of view, but dont take my word that serious. I'm not really experienced in this field. For me, it does the job, and therefore, I like it. If you decide to give it a try, and you like it too, thats great. Maybe, if theres an option for you and you have some things you'd like to have in an interface, get a few in this price range to test and keep your favorite. I heard good things about Focusrite stuff aswell... I'm sorry I couldnt really help, but whatever you decide in the end, I hope you'll find the right thing for you! ^^

[@_SWLW]

I needed a vid like this now. Thanks, Ola. Perfect timing!

[@BrianMorris-zc4md]

Thanks for pulling back the curtain Ola, very cool indeed.

[@DeadGodMetal]

We did a full live show with just one PC. 2 guitars and 1 bass plugged directly into RME Babyface Pro, and then used line 6 Helix to create our tones, went pretty good!

[@DeadGodMetal]

@@user-zq9su8jv2k haha, fortunately didn't happen for us 🤣

[@scottykingdavid]

@@user-zq9su8jv2k best comment on you tube today so far . Awesome

[@rickkrainak]

I would love a tutorial video on how to create the automation track to change your plugin presets. This is really great but I can find no content on how to create a track and make it change in Logic. Your rig sounds great Ola!

[@adimitrov9006]

yes, that would be great!

[@Skkyyyyyyyyyyy]

It’s as simple as automating the bypass on plugins.

[@Metalbass1979]

I can totally hear the John Petrucci influence in your lead. I love that sound and feel! I proudly give you the double metal horn salute, sir. I now want the album that this whole musical section is on.

[@ericbloom6937]

Check out his albums man! They're on every streaming platform. All his solo stuff is instrumental and it's beautiful. These songs are on his new album Starzinger

[@Metalbass1979]

@@ericbloom6937 Well, consider those albums bought. I've been a fan of his stuff in The Haunted and Six Feet Under but hadn't picked up the solo material.......but will now.

[@harolddeschenes4640]

He sounds amazing!!! JP influences for sure! I just wish I knew how to program like he does.

[@Metalbass1979]

@@harolddeschenes4640 I just wish I was his bass player. 😉

[@FX_NUKE]

Love That Red Finish

[@metalwrath4]

Latest Ola music is some of his best so far

[@Kevin.Kelly.]

Thanks for going into depth with this, Ola. As a Logic user this is very inspiring.

[@The_Real_Daniel]

So killer seeing you play that song

[@fircej]

Dude this is some real help right here, the automation is definitely going to be of some use, thank you man!

[@zoomzoom3950]

2 years later since this vid was uploaded, the computer rig is even more practical for me. I have a small Zoom USB audio interface and a KMI SoftStep2 and can control my guitar plugins. I have a tablet with touchscreen I can mount to the mic stand, but rarely need to interact with it since I can control everything from the SS2. I can use in-ears, or run it to a powered FRFR monitor. I keep and enjoy my tube amps at home. I've sold nearly all of my digital modelers. A computer based rig is all I need in 2023 for every situation.

[@nicholasbstone]

Some really tasteful and inspired lead guitar here!

[@TeddyLeppard]

That’s working smart.

[@YannMetalhead]

"I just really like to figure shit out man" - - - Beautiful!

[@ChristopheJaja]

Automation to change sound ! Great idea thanks

[@caileanhunt8679]

That lead tone is awesome!

[@kolin572]

i absolutely love using my computer as my effect channel. and then running the sound through my KRK production speakers

[@viktorkos1893]

The real value here is that you know your way around logic, and actually knowing how to accomplish an exact result that is in your head. Also that red guitar is fucking bonerrific!

[@DavidNwokoye]

A PC is the best guitar rig IMO. Top notch tone for like 1/10th of the price. And you can film and edit videos too. All Ws

[@michaelsavides8856]

I agree with you 100% but I personally would always have some sort of competent backup cuz computers can get really squirrely..

[@krich4567]

Holy shit it took me like a good minute to realise that you weren’t Rudy Ayoub!

[@ScottMcdonaldMusic]

This is so much simpler than I was making it. I didn’t even think about using my laptop (that I record with anyway) until I saw a solo act playing a bitchin show. Thanks for the video. You sparked a million other ideas.

[@steven_marque_official_channel]

Stay safe out there man & come to Florida for a clinic when you can!

[@thahoustonbassrunnaz4389]

I enjoyed seeing you have fun with technology! Pretty cool 👍🏾🔥🔥🔥

[@TheStringDojo]

Great instruction, song and performance, ideas and all

[@yakkoyuuzou3816]

This is the video that I really wanted to watch, this is the type of content that I subscribed for

[@marty5150]

I can proudly say that I had the honour to plug into that rig and it rips!

[@JoniRenko]

I thought about using a laptop and plugins set-up at live shows recently but couldn't figure out how to switch between clean and distorted guitars. Automation didn't even cross my mind. This video made me wanna try a set-up like this. So thanks, Ola!

[@kane6529]

Or a midi controller

[@ssblu2112]

Absolutely sick sleeves!

[@quasipseudo1]

Those tones are effin' perfect. Damn! Great effin' leads also!!!

[@thomask9577]

That's one of the coolest guitars I've ever seen

[@AvoidingHumanSociety]

As a one man band musician this is exactly how I play all the time. I basically just use my recording set up. Great video.

[@exscape]

Same here. Started with a V-AMP (Behringer clone of the Line6 POD) and moved on to using my computer with plugins. Still doing the same thing 15 years later. Very cheap and very flexible.

[@AvoidingHumanSociety]

@@exscape I use a focus rite scarlet 4i4 on a MacBook Pro using Logic Pro X. Been going this route for YEARS myself. Glad to hear you’re still pushing man. We can do it on our own!

[@hailmaryrecordings8255]

That’s a really great-tone. I like the tune too - cool progression.

[@Dlokey4315]

Thanks Olga. You helped me out alot with a nice set up. 🤘💀🤘

[@duaneanderson6393]

I'm sold on he Neural DSP product , good job Ola.

[@clysher]

Wait, you are using a sustainiac? Will they be an option in Solar models? I have one in my Schecter and use it quite often.

[@CrushingAxes]

Dudeeee I've been thinking about the same thing! I have an old laptop and it's still kicking! Almost all my amps broke during this time! And I used this laptop all the time travelling and working, like waaaay more than my amps.

[@atthelimit88]

This is so awesome! I've learned so much from your KZbin! Hope to catch one of your workshops/clinics!

[@OlegAryutkin]

that's cool. the guitarists are discovering tech that keyboardists have had for decades.I wish my guitarist was this innovative.

[@TheNoiseFloorav]

Did. you buy the macbook air just for these clinics? I got a macbook air M1 a couple of months ago, and while I'm loving the portability of it, I've noticed it tends to overheat and start to lag when placed under high demand. Hopefully you got the 16gb of ram macbook, but keep an eye on the temperature. Grab cleanmymac to quickly dump ram when it runs out and starts lagging, and it'll show you the temperature too.

[@joshrepik]

Also, these computers vent out the hinge, so if you can get a laptop stand that elevates the back of the computer, it greatly, greatly helps to keep the computer running cool. I use HWmonitor to monitor my cpu temps etc, but it has been discontinued so it will act a little strange but still monitors what I need it to

[@Metaldad87]

That automation set up is sick, I'm sure it's kinda tedious to set up but great once it's done

[@mikeg.9238]

I like your blue's tone , very Allman Brothers sounding!

[@davidcampbellii6342]

Thanks for providing and sharing the information Ola! This is incredible!

[@Clinthopanonymous]

Holy shit... The color of that guitar is amazing.

[@SheaRecordmetal]

That’s pretty gangster. Not gonna lie. Ola you are the newest generation of guitar hero. Very cool automation. It’s like having a sound guy hitting pedals for you.🤘🏼

[@techniqueswithtodd]

Great solo work Ola!

[@janstroemming]

This solo is so beautiful ola!

[@Quandal3Dingl3]

I'd really love to switch to a pc because all of the patches and stuff but I just can't give up playing through an amp. It has too many memories and its so original

[@mrsandman_]

Thanks, Ola! I am looking to do home recordings, so the vid is really helpful.

[@DAKILLTA]

You should record the clinics for the people who can’t go. Obviously you don’t have to it’s just fun to watch

[@lucasmunoz6797]

Every red solar guitar looks kick ass!

[@jomanaaa4758]

That red Solar is gorgeous 😩❤️🔥

[@Gizmo-st1ky]

I learned something today.

[@jacobdowler1]

i want that guitar but in that awesome gold color your other one is in! i love that!

[@combatwombatt]

holy shit this song is awesome and he hits sooo many COOL notes to pivot the tonality nicely... this is sick man

[@QuintalandaQuarter]

One of the most useful videos I’ve seen all year!!!! Thanks Ola!! You rock man!!

[@jsa2145]

very interesting and clever use of the software !

[@Bill13257]

That was really awesome !! I'm an at home guitar player .... I need to get a set up like that ... Very kewl to see the set up in action ... Thank you !! 🎵🎵🎶🎶🎵🎵

[@onielmelendez4315]

Holy crap! after months and months of searching actual mucisians using an m1 mac as a rigz...finally! You are godsent! Thanks for this! 👍🏻🤟🏻❤️ Hoping this becomes a series! Tutorial, pleeeze?! (kudos to the really sick grooves 👍🏻🤟🏻❤️)

[@jodyrowe8166]

Dude super cool!! It would take me forever to figure this out

[@lancekovacs9298]

Ola your vibrato is the best

[@zsoltg]

This was amazing Ola, plenty of good tips and really amazing guitar tones!

[@Devinadamsont]

im a busker and what i do for my setup is i have a audio interface and i run it into my macbook pro and into logic and the output going through my pa. its one of the cheapest ways to have the functions of a digital system without spending too much....(if that person has a macbook though). it has zero latency and is perfect

[@neelchakraborty]

Damn he is a wonderful music producer

[@PeteHawthorne]

We need sustainers to be a feature on some standard Solar's ;)

[@mister_syre]

A Sustainiac! Awesome!

[@CluntEstwode]

The M1 Macbook Airs are fantastic for what they can do in such a light package. I picked one up earlier this year and its been an amazing replacement for my old frying pan of an intel Macbook Pro

[@saturnorbit6810]

Dude this is so sick! Your demo 2/3 thru was awesome!!!!

[@bishfish1514]

Clinics are so cool I remember finding the dimebag clinic on KZbin and watching it for like 58 minutes we’re are you doing the clinic?

[@josephgoode7646]

This is so awesome and helpful! Thank you Ola!

[@HDDREAMIN]

Absolutely, use the tech to work for you! The reality is that ALL effects pedals and most amps use digital processing for the output sound. I just started getting back into playing guitar and the idea of practicing without disturbing others around me makes sense.

[@martymuerte]

My favorite video ever!!!! Keep making these. I love Logic and using it live.

[@japmg_966]

really really cool!. thank you for sharing this!

[@BURN_SHITTUBE]

I've been doing this for several months to a year now, really love it!! Using GNU/Linux (ubuntu studio) with mostly free/opensource software, it fuggin kicks asssssss!! Much more simple than unplugging and pulling units out of my rack (or bringing the whole rack) each time i go play or jam somewhere, and sounds wayyyy better!! 🤟😃🤘

[@nathandoikwa1079]

learnt something new. thanks man, you are awesome

[@marcelcourchesne9519]

sick guitar i love the color

[@jgic]

Luv this OLA...definitely technology has come a long way..Neural DSP is slaying it man...what else can we do to keep up huh.....embrace it..."Technology"

[@petreauchristophe7589]

ola yes video christophe

[@mccloud273]

THE ARCHETYPE PLINI!! I can't wait for them to update it to the new engine, that and the Nameless

[@GunDrummer]

Thanks for the info dude. I keep having babies and just can't use amps as much so getting this put together

[@_Peter78]

Hi! What an eye opener, thank you for figuring that shit out 😊

[@petervansuijlekom2278]

Great explanation Ola! Great job!

[@babayagaslobbedaknobba]

This is what I plan to do. Maybe even for gigs. There are just so many options.

[@Bernz66]

Whoa! Learned something really cool today!

[@Lucky13777]

Great vid. Thanks Ola! :)

[@joshritz7067]

Boom! Instant baritone guitar!

[@ploxu99]

It might be november or Ola just look damn hot playing that solos

[@euronymous93]

ola, every video of yours makes me want a solar more and more lol

[@munkywrench00]

Selling that guitar hard, man. looks great.