I Replaced My Novation Circuit & SP404 by 3-App Combo, with $15 | GAS Therapy #16

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[@DanielSamulewiczXXI]

Hi Michael, I just came back to say thank you! And also to see if there are new tutorials from you! I love your videos a lot. I wonder how do you like Samurai mode in Koala. Do you use it?

[@playpm]

Hey man, thanks for stopping by~ I do have several videos on going but have to find more time finishing them. I purchased Samurai mode but haven't used it enough, I still prefer using it as an sp404 lol.

[@playpm]

Btw, I'm working on another secret project all by myself, once I made it, I'll let the world know ;)

[@famtange]

Michael, honestly, this KZbin channel is the best thing I’ve seen on KZbin for a long time. I hope you continue to make these videos forever

[@playpm]

Appreciated, that's the plan :)

[@reviewerman9786]

The manufacturers will oblige I'm sure

[@yodabe882]

I didn’t think I’d like koala so I never bothered buying it, but you convinced me a few weeks ago and I love it. I thought that the limitations would have put me off, but it’s actually the best thing about it. It’s so easy to grab audio from anywhere, mangle it and make a beat. I’m currently hitting about 3/4 track ideas per day with it. Thanks for encouraging me to grab it.

[@playpm]

Glad you liked it, but I must say I'm not sponsored by anyone, it is purely from my personal love for it 🤣

[@psychrockvinyl]

koala is amazing! i love re sampling!!

[@aikighost]

Sometimes simple is best.

[@yodabe882]

playpm I didn’t assume you were, but one of your other video persuaded me to give it a try. Maybe you should be 🤷‍♂️

[@playpm]

I'm new to KZbin and I need to be everywhere lol

[@carlosg4342]

Just wanted to say love these vids and your sense of humor

[@playpm]

Thanks man, stay safe and creative!!!

[@slowmedown8994]

Dude you’re my favorite youtuber, please never change man I love your style!! You’re so helpful

[@johngannon]

Nice video! I prefer the Circuit as it's easy and hands-on, no menu digging or software knobs to deal with. Being precise on an iPad has never been my forte but I love seeing others making tunes in ways I can't. Thanks!

[@honorableman56789]

Thank you for showing different alternatives. As long as the result is good and that the workflow is adapted to your style, do whatever floats your boat, hardware, software, both, whatever.

[@johnruschulte2593]

Liked your video I have Koala and Circuit and you inspired me to see how they played together. It could not be easier 1. plug in Circuit with camera adapter for iPad 2. Open Koala and go to settings and turn on use midi mapping 3. Select each pad on Koala and hit the circuit pad to designate it. I set up the 32 koala sounds on a and b banks to play from left and right circuit pads. You have to do shift note on Circuit to get to expanded note view. And now you have a kola sampler with 32 pads which I think is awesome.

[@playpm]

Haha, noice! I that's the most expensive controller as I can recall!

[@johnruschulte2593]

See you made a video about midi with Koala already.🙃

[@brmbkl]

another controller that is great with Koala, is the Padkontrol. If you see one on the secondhand market, grab it!

[@InstantlyDistant]

Good to see another vid from you, thanks Michael

[@bombodelamuerte]

Hey! Your video really helped putting my gear needs in perspective. I'm using an OP-Z and was thinking of buying an Elektron model:cycles, but thanks to you i'm starting to get into different fm drum synth apps to get a similar sound, but saving some serious bucks

[@crnkmnky]

I thought there was a saying about “once you’ve gone OP…”

[@tomwawer5714]

2 years later both apps are way better and I use them as my go to setup on old iPad. Thanks Michael!!

[@sebastiangomezmusic]

Hey Michael! thanks for the great tip! I'm a more traditional musician but from time to time I like playing around with making beats, synth sounds, etc. This was EXACTLY the trick I was looking for to learn some beat making, sampling, and how to teach my students to have a lot of fun for hardly any money! Thank you!

[@playpm]

Same story, my trip for cheap alternatives started for my students too lol

[@QuantumKatmusic]

Dr.G T always here to treat your equipment feinding fever

[@HEC9]

Nice!! I have Circuit and Ipad apps. Ipad apps really saved money...But nothing compares to play with controllers, guitars and real effect pedals.🖖

[@janhenckell4178]

And i replaced my apps with 3 hardwaresynths, a bunch of pedals and a mixer 😊😀😀😁

[@playpm]

Lol that's another journey everyone might been through

[@agwmusic]

Hahahaha I was thinking the same.. First I bought koala and then I switched into Circuit... Touching the virtual screen its like window shopping...

[@DerekMcCullar]

@@agwmusic the Korg Nano Pad can help with this

[@agwmusic]

@@DerekMcCullar already have beatstep... But thanks.

[@DocBolus]

To be honest if it is just portability you are looking for then you can use just one App, I would suggest that Caustic by Single Cell does everything you need without any complicated software patching and routing. However one of the reasons I like my hardware setup is the sheer tactile hands on tweakable fun.

[@SEONNTHAPRODUCER]

Very nice. I'll add some #SEONN tips to this video 1. Tap on the "Folder" icon on the top right in Audioshare in the Red record button menu on the bottom left to SAVE THE PRESET. 2. You can keep Audioshare in "slideover view" to have technically 3 apps at once. Keep up the great work!!!

[@royor3]

Excellent tip! 👍

[@playpm]

Thanks man, that's even more crazy!

[@dirtysolarremix]

So clever,great ideas💯😎

[@dobler51]

Glad to see you back!That’s one great combo you have!My combo of choice is AUM AudioShare synths some Plug-ins and Koala. But your combo is perfect for someone starting out who doesn’t have a lot of money.All he or she would need is an IPad Air first gen or a mini 2 that are quite cheap👏👏👏👍👍👍.

[@playpm]

Thanks man, I loved AUM but always found it little bit too complicated to use, almost pulled me back into a daw lol

[@dobler51]

playpm I totally hear you on the complicated use!What I do play synths to get notes and combining with fx to see what I might get. I don’t do no routing whatsoever😂😂.But if I had little money and had to choose between AUM and AudioShare,it would be the latter for sure!

[@playpm]

And also take audiobus under consideration 😆

[@dobler51]

Right!! Thanks for reminding me;)

[@lockretta9114]

This is a genius workflow

[@ceciliafbrown373]

Thanks for sharing Micheal!

[@jack3361]

You are AMAZING!!!

[@kyriakosxanthopoulos3468]

Hello again! I have to leave again a meessage for you to thank you for your precious videos and advice. I was searching and searching. And it was difficult to decide to buy something because everything seemed either expensive and/or not intuitive to learn or it was inconvenient for a mobile setup. then I thought that the Pocket operators was a good solution but I did not much like them. And then i found your videos and it was an apocalypse for me! You explained everything in the level and the way I wanted. Plus, you have an LDK hanging by your tablets and setups just as I have!!!! That was like the universe saying to me: that's the One yoy have to follow. Thank you! it seems that with KOALA I put extra value to my cheap and budget equipment. I have got a Panda Tuna midi keyboard with 25 keys, 8 knobs and 8 sliders and 8 drum pads (all customizable by a pc application), I got a Samsung S6 lite pad with a very handy stylus, a Focusrite 2i2 (maybe it is not needed, but it's better for real innstruments' sampling) and a a couple of other staff. So much added value to all these. Plus, I really love Caustic and its capabilities. i will throw away Fl Studio, Reason, MPC beats etc. I'll just keep Ableton live and a bunch of nice plugins for "original compositions) non sampled or semi-sampled music or for polishing Koala and Caustic tracks.

[@playpm]

Thanks for the message man, really glad that I helped, stay safe and creative!

[@psychrockvinyl]

great idea man i love this! i’ve always used both these apps thru aum but this is great to use it in audio share, and you can press record if you want to capture the whole set up! it’s a quick way to go! i hope to see more people catch on to this! i’m still gas for a circuit just cuz i like it 🤣 but i’ll def be using this set up often

[@SkywalkFPV]

You honesty is needed on KZbin! Though an ipad with apps is not gonna do it for me.. I need a simple drumpad sampler with midi in/out and also some stereo out and usb or SD for sample uploading.. Any ideas? I also figured that both the circuit or sp404 are too much jack of all trade gimmicks.. I need some dedicated solid and easy to use equipment.. And redundancy should be avoided, because I have no need for onboard sounds and sequencer, no fancy led lights and no dj modes - I should also save a few bucks along that way, sometimes less can be more.. For example if the Akai Professional MPD232 would have stereo outputs, it would be perfect - it should be easy to find or make and not so much to ask in 2023, however go figure.. 0.o..

[@francescogazzara6889]

Doctor!!! Don't leave me alone again. I need my therapy!!!

[@dengweixin]

Thank you bro! U saved my money!

[@wedkarzkosma]

thank you

[@andrewstanworth529]

I respect your opinion!! You have saved me ££££ 🙏🙃

[@tsg50647]

Wow, Clever guy! i believe you are so right on this subject 👍🏼

[@christoroppolo8742]

Although I agree with about 80% of your opinions it’s sad to see everyone especially someone who still uses an iPad (Pro? ) give a negative opinion about them as a computer alternative. This is a great work around too with kaola . But Again almost all of our complaints about the iPads are kind of addressed power wise with the m 1 inside the next generation of iPad pros ..”stability “ being a very nice part of it . I also agree about GarageBand as a better version of the Logic engine and it’s “native “ so it ( for the most part except AUV and inter app which suffers a little between updates sometimes) always works and isn’t like you pointed out too cumbersome as an interface. ✌️👽

[@playpm]

I'm struggling on which new ipad to updated, cuz with the same amount of money, I can upgrade my MacBook air 2014 into the 2017 one, which has 4 more GB ram and little better CPU power, and cheap fully fledged daw like GarageBand, and lots of great free plugins to create, mix, and master with, and it's storage upgradable, up to 2TB which will definitely serve me few years more.

[@DarioMiticocchio]

This is really cool, thanks for sharing. However I have to say I still really enjoy using my circuit a lot, and my 404, and all the other gear I have. I enjoy the iPad too... anything goes as long as music comes out

[@theunboundsound]

You da man 😊

[@jasonmousseau]

These videos are incredible. thank you!

[@QuantumKatmusic]

For real though I thought koala sampler would be weak as I have had bad luck with Android music software but I finally gave it a try and I've made 2 beats already today and it's all I've been doing all day, i was pleasantly surprised at how streamlined it is, it's not complicated, but it doesn't skim on necessary core features that a daw or sampler needs to be worth using

[@FunnyPhisto]

Glad to see someone enjoy Groovebox as much as I do. I encourage everyone who reads this to write Novation/Ampify that a sampler inside Groovebox is the biggest thing missing. Maybe they will implement one. But for now this seems like a nice solution, I wonder why I didn’t think about it. Never used Groovebox in splitscreen mode, dumb me. Thanks for the video, keep being a nice person. 💕

[@playpm]

Thanks man, screen split is kind of a new function from groovebox, they really inspired me to do this ;)

[@tehpsy]

Glad you like it! A sampler is definitely high up on our feature request list!

[@playpm]

Yeah, but I don't know if they will listen, if they give out a sampler then their drum pack sell would go straight down for sure :(

[@tehpsy]

playpm I’m the lead developer for the Ampify iOS apps 😃 so we are definitely listening!

[@playpm]

Wow!!! That's really unexpected, you guys are doing a great job especially on your 3 mobile app, they're badass in the market for sure!!! There are people out there who would buy new novation controllers purely for your apps already, like me lol, only hoping software n controller integration can be deeper, the market really needs a software version of op1, since Caustic stopped update for years, I think solutions from you guys are the most close one ❤️❤️❤️

[@C0llinsW0rth.]

Literally stopped me from buying so much equipment, thank you

[@playpm]

Appreciated, spend wisely, the world is crazy.

[@roadfox808]

I didn't like to edit the circuit tone on my PC. However, I like the intuitive workflow of circuit, so I improved it by introducing "patch base" on ipad. Currently, I have high expectations for "Circuitry". I'm touching the beta version and it feels very good when it comes to patch editing. Patch base is better for patch management. When it comes to editing and control, Circuitry excels.

[@playpm]

Wow cool! I saw a video about this app but haven't click on it, did you program it? Is it out already? I think this kind app should come from novation years ago, really can't understand what were they thinking :(

[@playpm]

Oh my god thanks for reminding me this, just joined the testflight test, this is what I've been dreaming for for years!!!!! Thank you so much! Might be time to fall in love with my circuit again.

[@roadfox808]

@@playpm excited when I discovered Circuitry too! I encountered some strange behavior on the test flight, but I'm looking forward to its completion.

[@KurtLorenz]

I love your channel!

[@playpm]

Appreciate it, stay safe and have fun~

[@sevenape]

Thanks so so much this is great!!!

[@sevenape]

And glad you are safe xx

[@SyntheticSan]

Great vid Michael, thank you. I‘m a Groovebox user since it’s launch in n 2017. Great app. Try to connect the MK3 Launchkey (which Model you prefer) for more fun.

[@playpm]

I can't really say which one is better, they all have pros and cons, but since launchpad has keyboard mode and you can assign pads into momentary cc value, I prefer launchpad, but launchkey mini mk3 is already good to go.

[@SyntheticSan]

playpm Exactly. I personally intend to buy the MK3 Mini because I‘m often using the Groovebox outside but the MK3 37 keys seems to me a better solution since the new MK3s provide the Arpeggiator and Scale Modi (which are unfortunately not available on the mini). The good thing is the LaunchKey has been fitted to work with the Groovebox. I create loops in Groovebox and import them into the Launch App were I can pimp them up with LaunchPad sound packs for live or sending into a DAW.

[@martinhaswell9671]

Love your videos for both the Koala tips and thoughts on philosophy.

[@playpm]

Appreciated man, stay safe and creative!

[@TheSemtexCow]

Michael you da man 👏👏👏👏👏👍 Would you still use the same app’s for this combo 2 years on?

[@playpm]

Hi, currently I've been using GarageBand on Mac mostly, it's more efficient and versatile to me, every instrument is ready, no need to sample and resample.

[@PabloDeModeOfficial]

I’m gonna give it a try! Thank you for this video :)

[@LaurentDiscShowMan]

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[@RCAVDH]

Great tip, thanks for sharing!

[@user-ue4zn7sx1i]

hi!pm君 I am your fan from bilibili. your English is so good that really shocked me. I am not good at english ,i just come here and say 加油！

[@playpm]

Thanks man, I’m also shocked by your user name 😳

[@TheOniProducciones]

Do someone knows about some alternative for Audioshare in android?

[@lewdchew]

Think you should cover VCV rack by now. Chop chop.

[@KingNYC]

Great videos! Lot of useful information.

[@playpm]

Glad you liked them~ Stay safe and creative man!!!

[@KingNYC]

Likewise brother!

[@alexwestconsulting]

Thanks I'll try this (I love my circuits though).

[@redskylullaby]

Nicely done sir

[@monodux]

Nice one!

[@playpm]

Thanks man, glad you liked it ~

[@realadamgood]

Great video thanks!

[@playpm]

Appreciate it. Stay safe and have fun~

[@aefonta]

Great channel. I can’t stressed enough how much Ipad is all you need to make nice music. I had electribes, SP, Blofeld and all i can do better with my iPad. The only thing I miss is my SP 303 since it has such nice delays and effects.

[@playpm]

Thanks man, some times I almost feel guilty to buy so many expensive gears to collect dust :(

[@l.a.beltranmusic4554]

Weird, quirky....I like this guy. +1 sub

[@waveforthefrequencies]

My gas has been bubbling the past couple of weeks. Thank you, sincerely, for this therapy session. One of these days I should buy you an app.

[@playpm]

Oh, Groovebox is only for iOS right now, for android you can try FL Studio Mobile, it’s really powerful for lofi beat making.

[@Elkesar1]

First I think you are silly man. Then i try Gadget and you sugestion. Now I feel that Iam healing from my GAS and considering selling my Circut and other synths :D Thanks dude!

[@playpm]

Lol, glad you got my point, I already sold some of my synths, it feels like a relief to me.

[@gabkiu]

very cool!!

[@SyntheticSan]

The other approach is using the Groovebox with the LaunchPad app (also nice with the LaunchPad Controller).

[@AZ-px6lw]

where could I find 3-App Combo ??? Google gives no results.

[@paulyllow]

I get what you did here. But is possible to have something similar but track is in saved in midi looper track instead? Like Ableton clip or Pattern for other daw without the need to set bar length ahead of time.

[@playpm]

Maybe try using resample method all the way in Koala just like using an sp404 og?

[@LyroLife]

Ampify is super expansive

[@ubiquitousreverser]

Have you any thoughts on Drambo and Octatrack?

[@tasteapiana]

I'm not attracted to men but I find you a very attractive person. I don't know what this means, either.

[@lilyolk299]

Gender neutralityyyy baby

[@lilyolk299]

Ambiguous alphas

[@PearLock]

Dunno where you're at with this (maybe) revelation now, but whatever your preference, all power to you. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Take care of yourself.

[@tasteapiana]

@@PearLock I told Paolo ''I'm not gay, I am NOT gay... but, I think my ears are''. Just being honest. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKSyZZyAe6aMoLssi=sFpr3wqKyEp5en8E

[@cloneroom]

I have an android phone, Koala sampler is available and is FANTASTIC. I could not seem to find a Android version of Groovebox. Do you, or anyone have any alternatives

[@playpm]

I'm on android phont too, Caustic and FL Studio Mobile are must have ones ;)

[@CRtrain]

I tried this the other day it worked fine. Tried it again today and there are tons of bugs.

[@playpm]

Maybe try kill some of other apps in the background then try again?

[@cokecl]

I just downloaded GrooveBox having already koala and man my mind is completely BLOWN. I'm using it on an iphone 6S, very old and still runs fine! I might just buy an more modern ipad :O

[@playpm]

Ipad 2020 is perfect to go, it has the classic 3.5mm HEADPHONE JACK.

[@cokecl]

@@playpm I'm looking at the mini version. I don't think I can afford the pro or air ones. Those at least a full monthly salary for me.

[@playpm]

Oh, I mean 2020 ipad 10.2, it's the most affordable one on their store now, mini ones don't have good battery life, and I don't think those ipad pros worth the money, fk apple ;)

[@cokecl]

@@playpm yeah that's cheaper, 32GB should be more than enough for this use I think

[@playpm]

Better go with the 128g one, you will get addicted on sampling I promise you :)

[@goonknox]

Dope

[@joseki8046]

Fantastic! But how do you record the track? Do you just do live performance with Koala on top of Groovebox? Or can you record the performance?

[@playpm]

Thanks, in this video I record the performance with direct line out from iPad and route it into my camera line in port. But you can use screen recording or Audioshare's build-in recording function to record your playing.

[@killstarpopper]

nice vid, as always! what do you think about the new update on Koala Sampler? they added a lot of cool features!

[@playpm]

thanks man, yeah, I'll definitely make another video to share my digs~

[@ginotubbo1531]

Hallo dear Michael!!! I think i did something similar using koala in combo with other apps/sources in multiple channels (I'm talking both audio and midi) and in multiple instances inside AUM. Did you try AUM? If y, what do you think about it? Peace! P.S. you're great!!!

[@playpm]

Yes I have AUM for years, I think it's too complicated also too expensive, but it's powerful.

[@808mos]

Love your videos. When I open Koala the audio from groove box stops working. I must be missing something in the way it’s set up. I followed the video but still can’t figure it out.

[@playpm]

Thanks man, did you set your monitor on in koala? Also make sure background audio is on in groovebox.

[@angelrosas1644]

Okay maybe you can help me but as soon as I add Koala as an FX in audio share, the sound from groove box goes mute. Any idea where I’m fuckin up?

[@playpm]

Right, you need to turn on monitor in Koala so you can actually hear Groovebox through Koala~

[@New_Zealand_Music]

Gosh. Since I updated koala to the latest version all it's been doing as glitching. Even cleaned out the case and data and it doesn't work

[@playpm]

Try report your case to the developer, this is the only solution to make it work, at least they're more responsive than lots of hardware manufacturers.

[@Justin-xi6ue]

I'm new at this iOS music production thing, but dang lately I've kept thinking about replacing my Circuit with an app to clear desk space, as well as to keep my workflow self contained. But unfortunately I hadn't found any solutions to replace the step sequencer functionality (to be imported as midi into my DAW), so I ended up leaving it on my desk as a controller for the iPad. Thanks to your video though I remembered you could actually export midi from some apps! I don't think Groovebox supports that sadly, but looks like they're planning for this to be released in a future update and more. I might be wrong though and that it does support it, I haven't checked out the app enough yet. If not I'm hoping I could find another app that does support midi export.

[@playpm]

Glad you liked it, for me I really don't want to export midi and do sound design again, I prefer finish sound design then sample it into koala, then finish sequencing in koala, export stems from koala then fine tune sound and do mixing mastering stuff ;)

[@aikighost]

Thanks for the video, just like to say, you don't need to add "in my opinion", "cheaper and better" on its own was fine, you wouldn't be stating anyone elses opinion than your own after all :)

[@Couchedking]

Saying 'somerhing is better' comes across as general verdict on a topic and will be an immediate point to get into an argument with different opinions. Saying 'I think' or 'In my opinion' leaves a bridge for people with a different opinion and comes across more thoughtful. An opinion stated as a general verdict feels always arrogant.

[@aikighost]

@@Couchedking Yes, but only if you're an entitled arsehole who thinks nobody is allowed a different opinion to you. Hence the lack of need for the statement "in my opinion" all the time, of course it his opinion, since he's the one giving it. Also adding the "in my opinion" all the time breaks the flow, it was better before when he just said "Gear solutions that are cheaper and better", simple, punchy and to the point.

[@anrque]

Groovebox is from Amplify Music who is an app company under Focusrite as is Novation. So you essentially replaced one Novation device with another...

[@playpm]

Thanks for reminding, I realized that, but I still think Ampify team is doing a great job, this app is well thought on his UI unlike lots of mobile DAWs or gadets, it still give me a dawless jamming feel.

[@NagashSagan]

Just discovered Koala and I'm loving it! But I'm also about to buy AUDIOBUS to interface music apps and now I'm confused... Audioshare do the same? do I need both? oh man

[@playpm]

Audioshare is more of a file organizer and lite editor for audio files, audiobus is kind of like a virtual mixer hub, it also supports interapp audio and auv3

[@NagashSagan]

@@playpm thanks for the reply... so, if I buy Audiobus do I still need Audioshare to work with multiple apps?

[@playpm]

I guess not, audiobus can do IAA pretty well, no need to get AudioShare.

[@KeyDyer]

When using record on audioshare, I can not hear Groovebox through the speakers- do I need to have it playing through headphones or an external speaker ?

[@playpm]

Maybe you should try turn monitor on in AudioShare, or open Koala Sampler's monitor function.

[@activistarts7722]

is there a workaround for the iPhone without the headphone jack? I have the camera adapter and I can now connect my midi keyboard to my iPhone but there is no option for headphone output now.

[@playpm]

Try search lightning otg with headphone jack, plenty of them sells on Amazon already.

[@activistarts7722]

@@playpm dammit I bought the wrong dongle :(

[@playpm]

You deserve both man, tbh I don't think the headphone one is convenient, you must have an headphone or monitor to use it, not like if you don't plug your headphone then the sound will come from your phone speaker, they are really poorly designed. I find myself always reach to the regular one :(

[@activistarts7722]

@@playpm ok I see, taking the away the headphone jack was the biggest mistake on the phones. I am reading the reviews on the dongle and its says you can't get audio out so what is the purpose of the headphone input? very confusing. I do have an old iPad with a very shattered screen but a headphone jack , I may just fix that instead.

[@playpm]

Audio out from dongle is ok with mine, but it only supports audio out, no input. Really frustrated by this removing 3.5mm jack trend led by Apple, which makes things so much complicate :( But hey, happy new year!!!

[@ruffusduarte]

Hey man! Once again nice vídeo! But tell me one thing: with this combo can I do a live ser of songs? Like a DJ?

[@psychrockvinyl]

you should be able to if you like the s404 workflow, there’s some limitations to changing parts in groovebox, it dosent auto go to the next part but you can program parts and manually change it if your fingers on time

[@playpm]

Yeah, I think Reasone Music covered it pretty well, have fun!

[@ruffusduarte]

playpm can you that one a video? 😮😮😮

[@playpm]

Maybe, though I'm not a DJ, but I know DJ techniques, i think you can go through some sp404 DJ tutorial and immigrate them onto koala, they kind of share the same function.

[@Joseph-qp1jx]

What's the y cable you have connected to the headphone jack in the ipad? I'd love to be able to sample my live tape loops into koala, but I'm not sure how I would go about getting that on the ipad

[@playpm]

Actually it's an audio splitter, one to my camera the other one to my headphone. If you want to record your tape then you'll need an audio interface and an Apple camera kit adaptor to use with your iPad.

[@Joseph-qp1jx]

Ah! Thanks a million for your reply!

[@gooneybird808]

Oh snap how do you do multitask mode and sync everything together?

[@playpm]

Need to turn ableton link on in Groovebox settings, then turn inter-app audio sync on in koala sampler settings, but I think there are bugs you will definitely hate :(

[@ivang2490]

i like very much your channel. But i think you will buy hardware again :-).

[@playpm]

Lol you know me :) but I'm trying my best, I've been peeking the MC101 for a while, but it doesn't do direct sampling and has too many menu diving. Sometimes product itself can cure my GAS already ~

[@alanbouet-willaumez1390]

W.A.O.W. ....

[@worshipsmusic3957]

Refreshing to see someone not promote product x or y. GAS is real though.

[@playpm]

Kind of still promoting product, but it's way cheaper ;)

[@pedrohenriquelourenco8486]

What ipad are you using?

[@playpm]

I have a 2017 iPad Pro 9.7 and iPad mini 4, but I would recommend entry level iPad 10.2 and iPad mini 5, they're both more powerful and less expensive, make sure you get 128g+ version.

[@MoeShinola1]

Which model iPad is that pls?

[@playpm]

Hi, it's iPad Pro 9.7 2017, although it has a 3.5mm headphone jack, but I don't recommend it, it has a weaker cpu and smaller ram than the most entry level one, which is iPad 10.2, and if you wanna buy one, make sure you get 256gb, it will save you lot of money in the future.

[@zswang3996]

来啦！

[@playpm]

😁

[@yujmusic]

I wanted to try this but am in android at the moment (boo haha). What's the alternative for audioshare and groovebox for android?

[@playpm]

I'm using android phone too, Caustic is a must have for android holder, also should check the caustic mastering app out.

[@yujmusic]

@@playpm Thanks a lot!

[@somtamtim]

i had a circuit, its ok. Fun for a few hours, but greatly limited tweaking with just 8 knobs that aren't label so you have no idea what your playing with. Also found that the sound out of it just didn't mix well with anything else. Just didn't sound that good imho. The online editor is also really annoying, chrome only, and its really unituitive and doesn't work very well. You can't just 'upload' patch you need to like upload it from hd, import it into library, find it in library, load it onto the app, then FINALLY upload it to the device... lol what?

[@playpm]

I feel you man, I've been rethinking a lot recently, which makes me less critical to software groovebox solutions.

[@somtamtim]

@@playpm I tried beatmaker 3 on IOS, bit more expensive but it was really fun to recreate tunes by nujabes on it. Instant gratification. At the end of the day, i felt that smacking fingers on the touch screen was ok but not great and no physical knob tweaking was a let down. You could create songs on it, but it was hard to 'jam' as it didn't really do live performance... lots of daw like timelines to edit.

[@somtamtim]

@@playpm its fun to explore though, find what makes you happy!

[@playpm]

Thanks for sharing buddy, I'm waiting for a black Friday price drop to jump onboard, right now I'm having fun with Koala Sampler and FL Studio Mobile on my budget android phone~

[@somtamtim]

@@playpm keep putting out them vids!

[@solkels_z4794]

不知有没和roland tb-3 类似的ableton 插件或 软件呢

[@playpm]

应该有吧，你直接搜索关键词就好啦

[@kyriakosxanthopoulos3468]

Two questions: What is the android alternative for Audio Share ? Did you know that Groove box for android is 49 $ per year ?

[@playpm]

Oh, for Android I can only suggest Caustic and FL studio mobile, also Koala sampler, not that many great solutions for Android users, which also helped me cured gas for apps lol

[@playpm]

And for the app you mentioned, I think it's too expensive and usually I'll ignore it :(

[@kyriakosxanthopoulos3468]

@@playpm what I want to do, is to play music, sound, or a soft synth and drive the sound into koala for sampling

[@playpm]

@@kyriakosxanthopoulos3468 I see, for android I would suggest any file manager if you want to manage sample files.

[@kyriakosxanthopoulos3468]

@@playpm you mean while recording the tablet screen? I wanted to it live, while I build a mix or song in koala

[@abstractmodule4574]

Can Koala Sampler play tempo synced loops?

[@playpm]

Yeah, if they're synced then it'll be fine~

[@GraemeMarkNI]

Hey Michael, How is the MIDI integration on Groovebox?

[@playpm]

It only accept midi note value from 3rd party controller, but you can use novation launchkey to access track change, track mute/unmute, first page knob tweaking, play, record, basically that's all, not midi mappable :(

[@graememark1116]

K thanks for answering. It’s better than nothing, but a launchkey is another 100 EUR :/ Another question, sorry! Have you bought the “pro bundle” in-app purchase. For me, that’s £15.

[@playpm]

I bought the pro bundle years ago with 50% discount, I suggest wait for another Black Friday if you are not in a hurry, there’re still many synth apps will work in multitask mode to play with ;)

[@graememark1116]

Meh I’ll probably just spend the £15 let’s be honest here!

[@playpm]

Lol, watch out for AAS(A is for app)!

[@wakandregold800]

I got Koala on my android phone and it's kinda frustrating to use on this small screen, especially with the android latency, I really wish I had a ipad to use it with 😂

[@playpm]

Yeah, it really depends on how powerful your device is on Android, maybe try get a refund if it doesn't work great :( if you're planning to buy an ipad, I would suggest 256g iPad mini 5 and 128g iPad 10.2 so you wouldn't waste lots of money, they're also better than iPad pro which doesn't has headphone jack, imo

[@cinemalulli]

There will come a day where the ipad won't work anymore and oooooops

[@bartolocasanova]

But you need an iPad though

[@aurozappa305]

Can you say .....Peace bitches ...... or ...... this is a real pain in the ass ... or maybe .... what the F**k were they thinking