I literally never used my middi commander like I should, I thought I had to give up and use bias fx forever. The video is gold, even more so since this thing is discontinued, thank you so much
@germannishiyamamoto2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man for this tutorial. I saved money thanks to you. This is my first MIDI commander and I use it to play guitar. Switching effects on and off and many times 4 buttons is very little. Now I can assign 8 freely. I was going to sell this "MeloAudio" and buy the "Nektar Pacer" but now I don't need to do this. I love the size and build of this device and with this mode the options are much more interesting. Regards from Spain.
@kenshorley2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear this, Germán! Thanks for the kind words.
@harrisongacer3391 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I figured out how to midi map for MainStage
@kenshorley Жыл бұрын
Glad you found it useful!
@martaselinda71263 жыл бұрын
Been looking for one of these videos, thanks so much, keep up the awesome audio content, God Bless!!
@kenshorley3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@laurentgl6848 Жыл бұрын
Very clear, very useful. Thank you !
@kenshorley Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words!
@Dimezis2 жыл бұрын
Huh, everyone complains that MIDI Commander is not flexible, because it can't send CC notes. I had no idea too, this video is so helpful!
@kenshorley2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it useful!
@DanielSerra13 жыл бұрын
This is the kind of videos I love. Solutions!! Thanks
@kenshorley3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Daniel!
@stekof2902 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. My gear was unused because I couldn’t figure how to make it work with ableton. Manual was so poorly made.... You have a new subscriber!
@kenshorley2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I agree about the poor manual. That was one of the main reasons I wanted to make this video!
@alfromtx245 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I lead worship for my church and they bought me an Ableton Live license. For the controller, the last guy left one of these. Mapping the regular functions (start, stop, next, and previous) was easy. But I also wanted to be able to activate and deactivate a loop. However, it would only let me activate the loop. Turns out that toggle was turned off for all of the buttons, and I just needed one of them set to "on". Problem solved. Thanks again!
@kenshorley Жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful!
@hanibani953 жыл бұрын
This video solved all my problems. Thank u so much!!!
@kenshorley3 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Glad you found the video useful.
@danielross78993 жыл бұрын
This was incredibly helpful, and greatly appreciated. Thank you!
@ScalpWithMike2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, thanks!
@kenshorley2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mike!
@nachopazzaglia3 жыл бұрын
Great guide!
@kenshorley3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jackyangmusicvids2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I am using it with MainStage but I needed to know how to set up Channel 14 and know how to turn the toggles on and off. So within an hour or so I finished my programming. Thank you very much.
@kenshorley2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jack. So glad you found the video useful!
@NathanShoemaker3 жыл бұрын
This is a great video thank you sir!
@kenshorley3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nathan!
@robertmartinmedia5 ай бұрын
Great tutorial! Do you have instructions for using the up and down buttons to trigger samples and midi in the same column or track
@kenshorley5 ай бұрын
Hi! I need to do a bit more experimenting but I don't know if the up and down buttons are mappable on this unit the same way the other buttons are.
@diogobernardes5369Ай бұрын
UAUUUUU YOU ARE A MESSENGER FROM GOD ITSELF!! Obrigado amigo! Abraço de Portugal
@kenshorleyАй бұрын
Thank you! Glad you received the message! Peace from Canada!
@neilkendall54992 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. Is it possible to set the bottom 4 footswitches to change between 4 different guitar presets in Amplitube and the top 4 footswitches to start/stop in Ableton? Or would I need 2 separate MIDI footswitches to do this?
@kenshorley2 жыл бұрын
Hi Neil. I've never done this type of configuration but in theory it should work. You'll need to be extra careful when configuring the buttons not to have midi conflicts... And to be honest, I don't know if the pedal can respond to two different apps (Ableton and Amplitube) at the same time without getting confused! I don't use Amplitube, but I'm wondering if it can operate as a plugin within Ableton? If so, it might make it easier to midi map the buttons the way you're hoping.
@neilkendall54992 жыл бұрын
@@kenshorley Hey Ken, many thanks for your reply! I will try your suggestions. I was also wondering, is it possible to send MIDI note data with this footswitch, so I can trigger keyboard notes from a synth VST with the footswitches on this unit? And also, can a footswitch on this be set to the 'Tap Tempo' button in Ableton? (If so, how to set it up?). Thanks.
@jamisonfrench2 жыл бұрын
This video is clutch! 👌
@kenshorley2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ggrdina8 ай бұрын
Hi Ken Is it only possible to have 8 midi mapping buttons or is there a way to use the chg up to a new channel and have 8 more midi mapping buttons? I have used it to map 8 ableton midi commands but wanted to add more is there anyway to do this?
@kenshorley7 ай бұрын
Hi. As far as I am aware, there may be a new firmware that allows for multiple banks of 8 buttons on this unit, but it doesn't seem to be available for Mac users (which I am).
@sbrave Жыл бұрын
Hey Ken, I noticed when I press on the footswitches, none of the footswitch lights are responding. They all flash when I turn the unit on, but that's it. Is there a setting that needs to be enabled, etc? I'm running this on batteries, and the batter level is approx 80%. I also tried powering it via USB, and still no lights
@kenshorley Жыл бұрын
Interesting. There's not much visual feedback on this pedal, even when the lights activate. I'm not sure if running the unit on batteries dims the lights as a battery-saving feature... I guess as long as it still does what you're hoping it will do, it should be fine!
@sbrave Жыл бұрын
@@kenshorley I did get the lights to work, but there seemed to be an extra necessary press of the footswitch to turn off the light, even tho the effect in my Headrush was off? It was basically: press the footswitch = light on, effect on. Press the footswitch again, light still on, effect off. press the footswitch a 3rd time, light off and effect still off. Maybe it's something in the CUS1 settings, but I think I tried all the options, CC vs PC etc. Probably best to just use it as I am and everything is working as expected (except the lights, haha)
@sbrave Жыл бұрын
I'm also trying to send program changes, but they aren't working. I'm using CUS1, choosing Footswitch A, assigning as PC then a PC number. Switches 1-4 don't work for sending PC's? When I power cycle the controller and press Footswitch A, the display is showing as a CC with nothing else. No PC number, etc. What am I doing wrong? I really want to use this pedal, but it seems pretty squirrely
@benhonna3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Saved me some frustration, the manual isn’t so clear.
@AlexandreSoma2 жыл бұрын
But, the bank buttons on the right are uselless in this config? To change for the user bank 1 do you have to reboot it?
@kenshorley2 жыл бұрын
Yes that's one of the limitations of this unit. To switch between the different presets, I believe you need to turn the pedal off and back on.
@AlexandreSoma2 жыл бұрын
@@kenshorley And the up and down button on the right... Are they mappable on Ableton to cc messages?
@sisizhang61573 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I have a question: Can you use the Top 4 buttons (1,2,3,4) to be "pages" or groups and (a,b,c,d) the CC signals to DAW? For example: each button on top (1-4) has 4 unique buttons under its own group(a-d). Hope that made sense!
@kenshorley3 жыл бұрын
Hi Sisi. I'll look into this further, but I don't think what you're describing is possible with this pedal.
@sisizhang61573 жыл бұрын
@@kenshorley Thanks again! This is just what I needed to link the buttons to my DAW.
@ToineThys2 жыл бұрын
Hello Ken, This is a nice and clear tutorial, thank you for that. I do meet problems while using it specifically on the LOOP on ABLETON. Any tips on that topic ?
@kenshorley2 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqOndHl5fJZsoqM This video may help. It's a tutorial for setting up Ableton as a multi-channel loop station. The Midi Commander pedal doesn't work as easily with this (for instance you can't change banks easily) but the basic principles are the same.
@OscarMartinez-qy6qk2 жыл бұрын
Hey everyone, there is an update that you Can load it on it and all preset are Cc#! And you have also pages! 8 pages x 8 button 64 cc# /!
@OscarMartinez-qy6qk2 жыл бұрын
It's all Allcc# 2
@kenshorley2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Is this firmware update available for MacOS or is it only for Windows? Last time I checked on this, Mac users like me were out of luck!
@OscarMartinez-qy6qk2 жыл бұрын
I have bit done it yet mine arrived today, I bought it because of your video (I need it to control my multitracks) there are something similar but way more expensive (looptimus) like 300, in their web site you will see you need their software (to upload the finware) but I don't know if they have it for windows, Mac or both, I'll let you know when I get it, the finware should work on any os
@OscarMartinez-qy6qk2 жыл бұрын
@@kenshorley also it will replace Atom preset for the new one call Allcc#
@kenshorley2 жыл бұрын
@@OscarMartinez-qy6qk Thanks for this info, Oscar!
@daisyroberts74013 жыл бұрын
Nice Energy 👏
@BigDoeJ4243 жыл бұрын
Daisy Roberts he's the Ableton Bob Ross
@kenshorley3 жыл бұрын
@jjeep91 "Happy little tracks..."
@digitalion67132 жыл бұрын
Hello, thank you for the great video :) Although, I’ve done everything you explained, the midi signal is acting very flakey with Ableton. For example, I’ll midi map one of the buttons - Ableton registers and maps it - the mapping works for one or two pushes and then completely stops responding or picking up the midi signal. I’ve tried on Custom 1 and 2. Im on Mac OS Mojave 10.14.06 and Ableton 10.0.1. What could be the issue? Thank you!
@kenshorley2 жыл бұрын
Hi. I don't know for sure but this could be a firmware issue. I don't think MeloAudio has updated their firmware for this product recently, so it might not function as expected these days! Best to contact support at MeloAudio I guess. Good luck!
@digitalion67132 жыл бұрын
@@kenshorley Thanks for the response! I figured it out - you have to have ableton closed when doing the custom edits - at least that worked for me.
@kenshorley2 жыл бұрын
@@digitalion6713 That's great!
@simontate33213 жыл бұрын
Hi Ken - thanks for the video. However I can't seem to set up my Ableton to respond to my midi commander, so can't map anything. TSMIDI2.0 shows up in the midi ports preferences but it doesn't work. can you help?
@kenshorley3 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that, Simon. What version of Ableton are you using?
@simontate33213 жыл бұрын
@@kenshorley the new one 11.0.6- however having tried it again just now and it seems to be working. I'd changed the midi commander to my other custom setting and it recognized it, but then stopped working (I think because of the toggle on/off thing) then I switched it back to the other custom setting (which I'd programmed like you suggest) and it started working. go figure, as they say - thanks Ken!
@kenshorley3 жыл бұрын
Excellent! So glad it's working for you!
@dinkocicvaric78593 жыл бұрын
Hello Ken. Very interesting music in your project! I’m thinking of buying a midi commander, wondering if it’s possible to map the last two switches too (bank up, bank down), to move up and down in Ableton scenes? Also, can the first 6 modes be completely reprogrammed? Thank you.
@dinkocicvaric78593 жыл бұрын
does it send any midi message out?
@kenshorley3 жыл бұрын
Hi Dinko! Thanks for the comment. From what I've gathered, the last two buttons cannot be mapped like the others. There are two expression jacks though, and these can be custom mapped. Also, I haven't tried to custom map buttons on the other 6 preset templates. I don't think it's possible, but now I want to check it out to be sure!
@dinkocicvaric78593 жыл бұрын
@@kenshorley Thank You!
@luapmartin2 жыл бұрын
@@kenshorley Hi, thanks for this interesting video, have you made more tests ? have you been able to map the last 2 buttons to browse pages up and down ? cheers, Paul
@marshallflashmusic3 жыл бұрын
Hi friend, can i use it with layers? I mean, havig 8 CC, andwithe the switches on the side move up and down with another CC´s??? Hope to read you saying Yes and how XD
@marshallflashmusic3 жыл бұрын
and how can i change from custom one to custom two with out switching it off??? THANKS
@kenshorley3 жыл бұрын
Hello Miguel! I wish I had better news for you! Unfortunately this pedal does not allow for different banks of assignable buttons. And also unfortunately, it's not possible to change between the Custom 1 and Custom 2 menus without turning off the unit. The main midi foot controller I use is called Looptimus, and with that pedal one has access to 20 banks of 7 assignable buttons, and it's easy to change banks during live looping. Sorry I couldn't help!
@primaskateboutique Жыл бұрын
Any way you can show if/how it works with loopy pro on ipad? I can get it to connect in any way. Works great with loopy hd.
@kenshorley Жыл бұрын
I don't do much looping with the iPad, but I'll see what I can do!
@primaskateboutique Жыл бұрын
@@kenshorley WOW thank you for the reply you rock!!! 🤘🏼🙏🏼
@MarkSmith-kl9fq2 жыл бұрын
I’m currently using mixcraft 9 tried to use your set up it just keeps crashing .I know it’s me ,and I don’t think mixcraft is compatible.
@kenshorley2 жыл бұрын
Sorry I don't know about mixcraft...
@blancobuho6302 жыл бұрын
Can i use this to live looping? recording audio on different channels and play and stop?
@kenshorley2 жыл бұрын
Yes you can use midi mapping in Ableton to control live looping functions with this pedal.
@ulyssestay92202 жыл бұрын
Hi, can I just use the midi controller live on stage without plugging it to ipad/phone once I have set all the settings? Can it restore all presets and be a standalone pedal?
@kenshorley2 жыл бұрын
Hi. No it's not a self contained brain like a guitar looper pedal. This midi controller needs to be connected either to Ableton or another DAW on a computer in order to function as described in this video.
@ulyssestay92202 жыл бұрын
@@kenshorley Thanks for the clarification
@Crispeacock3 жыл бұрын
is it possible to do the same thing in Cubase?
@kenshorley3 жыл бұрын
Hi. I'm not a Cubase user, but if it has a midi mapping or midi learn function it should also work with this pedal.
@giraffey89743 жыл бұрын
Does it work with logic pro x live?
@kenshorley3 жыл бұрын
I haven't used Logic Pro X Live... but if that software allows for MIDI mapping, I think it should work! If you decide to try it, let me know how it goes!
@giraffey89743 жыл бұрын
@@kenshorley tried it today, Every time I open the Logic pro x , the controller gets frozen. So it’s not compatible with logic pro
@EternalWorship3 жыл бұрын
Are you able to program CC notes to the Bank Up and Down buttons?
@kenshorley3 жыл бұрын
I don't think so. Those two buttons seem to operate differently than the others, so I haven't found a way to customize their midi mapping.
@EternalWorship3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for getting back to me. I was really hoping it was possible because it would be the perfect pedal for what I need. I can’t find one with 10 standard switches that isn’t enormous. LOL
@kenshorley3 жыл бұрын
@@EternalWorship No problem! What I did find out is related to the two Expression pedal jacks on the back of the instrument, which I believe can each be programmed to send a midi CC command. You would need external expression pedals connected to the unit, but it would give two more options!
@zapata.music19893 жыл бұрын
niiiiiceeeeee
@zapata.music19893 жыл бұрын
finally, thanks!!
@kenshorley3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video!
@tn0wl3613 жыл бұрын
This device pisses me off so bad. Why can I only use program changes to have banks of cc controls unless I'm in all cc mode? Why can't I make it so that some of the buttons are momentary and others are toggle? Heck they're not even momentary, they're a single firing of a 127 value. Ugh I'm about to return mine because this is seriously unbearable. They didnt bother to make a half-decent desktop configuration editor either. Such laziness. And to think it was so promising. It's sad how much of a piece of crap thos thing turned out to be.
@kenshorley3 жыл бұрын
Hi! I'm sorry to read about your frustrations with this device. I can't speak to some of the problems you mentioned, but I believe it is possible (using the Custom Modes) to set up some buttons and not others to toggle mode.
@tn0wl3613 жыл бұрын
@@kenshorley It is, yes, but then you are limited to only prorgram changes for the far right buttons which i do not have the technical know-how to use with software that I would like to have just been able to easily use. The custom mode allows for, honestly, lacking amounts of customization. I decided to return my midi commander and buy a nektar pacer. It's a bit more expensive but a community member made and open-sourced a webmidi editor for it which includes up to 24 (i think) different pages of configuration complete with even jacks for adding even more foot pedals to it, not just two expression pedals. It's been an absolute joy to work with. Anyway, on a continued note, if someone were using the midi commander with reaper and using realearn, they could actually very easily bypass this annoying issue with the midi commander's lack of customization, it's been a joy to use with my dj techtools midi fighter. Thank you for reaching out :)