Synth Setup Tips #2 // Ft. Martin Stürtzer // Building performance sets with Ableton Live

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TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:00 Audio routing
3:15 MIDI routing
4:00 What's in the rack?
4:55 Sequencing
7:05 Program changes
9:55 MIDI Channel management
10:30 USB MIDI DIN?
11:00 Session sets
15:20 Arrangement sets
17:35 Computer crashes?
19:35 Live looping
24:00 Using effects
25:15 Performance prep
27:25 Improvisation
29:50 Recording
32:50 Outro & more tips
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[@MartinStuertzer]

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.

[@loopop]

Totally my pleasure! Thanks for taking the time to respond in such detail and give us an insight into your process!

[@Hummelsbusch]

...and when making music ain't your thing anymore - open a Herrenboutique in Wuppertal! Sehr informativ, habe viel gelernt:-)

[@devicemeister]

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! 🙂

[@eddraper]

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.

[@the8bitdeity]

Thank you so much for your detailed explanations, I found them very helpful!

[@oddromantic5898]

i would appreciate a music theory for synthesizer players course a lot :) this video is also very helpful, thanks!

[@Ethyl.breaks]

The more you put in, the more you get out

[@alveydoug]

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?

[@loopop]

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

[@MarquisVonLion]

"Music Theory for Computer Musicians" by Michael Hewit is the way to go :>)

[@Claidheambmor]

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

[@bobburbanks7718]

A pleasant surprise to see Mr Sturtzer here, his work is amazing.

[@wickeddubz]

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 🙌🏼

[@sea-saw2654]

An absolute pleasurable half hour ... Getting ‘good’ free advice is as good as listening to the music itself..thank you...

[@darkforestzero]

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

[@toneklang]

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!

[@S1ph3r]

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!

[@BsYtHandle]

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.

[@aki_gong6271]

This series of "Synth Setup" is simply AMAZING, cant wait to get more episodes :) every chapter is a master class. Thanks for sharing!

[@JonathonChilders]

This is a great resource. Thank you Martin & Loopop for taking the time!

[@DJBryanDavid]

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.

[@lamdahalbe]

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! :)

[@hughkremer4026]

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.

[@prezellthomas6065]

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.

[@ellagreen9056]

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.

[@ocelot972]

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.

[@lokologico]

these series are amazing! very inspiring, hoping there are more down the road.

[@blackboxorchestra]

Martin! Thank you for sharing. This is a great, clear explanation of how to be prolific. Elegant systems! Loopop thank you for featuring!

[@devicemeister]

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

[@cristiancalineac4442]

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!

[@StarMaze]

Martin Stürtzer, thank you so much for sharing your tips & trics.

[@dimex1930]

This was a masterclass! Excellent presentation. Clear and insightful. Thank you.

[@tamersallam5833]

Yes! Been following Martin for years

[@AndrewJohnClive]

Nice! Thank you to both Martin and Loopop!

[@touchclarity]

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.....

[@insecto.3725]

great insight! Thanks Martin! Love your live sets.

[@SynthOSphere]

That was awesome! Definitely want more of these plz.

[@c0j1r0]

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.

[@Gingerzilla]

Very cool and very helpful to all of us out here just starting out, thanks Martin and Loopop!!!

[@soloudmusic]

These are amazing. More please! Thank you!

[@DMS198526]

Brillinat video, so fun to watch, Martin is a legend

[@Trovarsi]

Always love your videos! This series is a great addition to your channel too!

[@BURG]

Awesome stuff, big ups to both of you Ziv and Martin !

[@HenriDeCarvalho]

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

[@SteveHorne]

Really a great video, Martin and Ziv- very helpful to hear details about setup and how you use the DAW- thanks very much!

[@EssorProduction]

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.

[@DjWuh]

This Series has been extremely helpful. Thank you! These first two videos have solved problems in my studio that have been driving me insane

[@domenicocaruso2153]

Lovely format and crystalline, wünderbar explanation!

[@benjaminbrodie9801]

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.

[@svetlinsimeonov6485]

I am simply amazed by this video. So much useful information, and this hybrid setup from Ableton to Synts is great. Thank you!

[@newstartsounds6166]

That was great - thanks Martin you give a really good rundown of your setup - more of these please thanks Loopop

[@THR-zf6ti]

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!!!

[@blpfrk]

Keep them coming @loopop!

[@avetisk]

Another amazing video! Thank you so much for making this one with a computer setup (esp. Live) that’s exactly what I needed 🙏

[@denniso7937]

what a great guy, musician and sympathetic guest!!! Loved it!

[@martinlubitz3171]

Hi loopop, thanks for making these very interessting videos. Keep on and stay save🖤

[@LeicaCat]

Thanx for these videos. It was a great idea and I look forward to seeing many more.

[@ElectronisoundsAudio]

Definitely more of this series, please! Fantastic! 🤗😁👊

[@NAM999DnB]

Super interesting, first video from I watch from you with this format.

[@rayderrich]

Thank you loopop, thank you Martin. These insights are amazing.

[@TheJKOLP]

Love these videos, keep em coming please!

[@psmaulehlien]

Love this series!

[@TryangleMan]

As always great video!

[@setvice]

These are great! Keep them coming.

[@bux77]

This new series is great, keep them coming

[@macronencer]

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.

[@ModLifeCrisis]

What a lovely video! Informative and entertaining in equal measure. Thanks 🙏

[@Stephan_Hess]

Vielen Vielen Dank Martin und Neptun😻 für die interessanten Einblicke. And may thanks to loopop.

[@danielross7899]

Very helpful and interesting. Thank you for sharing so generously!

[@Lorneplumber]

Lovely to watch people chat about their interests

[@nsns7993]

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! ❤

[@TheForeboding]

Liked before watching. Loved after watching. ❤️

[@kalubandali2241]

Happy holidays, Great series. Thanks!

[@csohrab]

Much learned. Thx Martin & loopop.

[@dmoxon11]

This was really informative and awesome. Love this series.

[@grandadze]

Amazing series loopop, more please!

[@dreamdealer]

Great stuff Ziv, Martin is such an amazing artist, this is very informative, please keep it up.

[@INFINITYREALM]

That was really well presented. Thank you Martin.

[@mixchief]

@loopop: This type of editorial content is super interesting and I appreciate it very much.

[@Pluppo]

I enjoy this series very much and would like to see more!

[@joostderoij6040]

This was great!!!!! More please!!

[@jerryrush892]

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 🙏🏻

[@Wanterkeelt]

Wow, such a great video with lots of useful information. Martin is a great musician and he seems like a really nice guy.

[@weepwow]

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.

[@Amatteus]

Great series Loopop... amazing...

[@sjgreaves]

I really appreciate these videos, as a tech savvy guitarist who dabbles in MIDI gear I find them really useful, thanks!

[@shponglefan]

These videos are great. Would love to keep seeing more!

[@wega4105]

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

[@geoffreyarchibald2680]

I enjoy this series and want to see more.

[@ben_jsy]

Very interesting and also incredibly useful! Thanks very much 👍🏼

[@cassiomendes13]

Thank you for this great idea and for choosing such qualified musicians to share they knowledge!

[@mikepalka8517]

So many helpful tips! 🙏

[@ShineRecordings]

dope one! thx for this and please more of this series!

[@UpandDownRacing]

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. ;)

[@fffunky1201]

Thank you both. Very interesting and insightful. Best wishes to you.

[@michaelang9524]

Great series!

[@SnigFargle]

Absolutely fascinating, and very informative.

[@keremk]

Thanks lot for this series and yes we can have more. so informative. cheers.

[@cohaagenup]

Fabulous! Also, I loved Martin's music, which I sadly did not know until just now.

[@maquettemusic1623]

I enjoy how Martin decided to make a intro track in Loopop's style.

[@XanderEwald]

Very interesting, thanks for making this!

[@toslinked]

amazing, thank you. that was very interesting and helpful.

[@sirsynth225]

The 2nd Synth setup episode is as good as the 1st one, thanks for your in depth explanation! Hope to see nr 3 soon.

[@fxdaly]

Excellent - so informative - well done

[@auctor11]

Great video! Off to connecting everything the right way!

[@2112jonr]

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 😂 !

[@EightsEverywhere]

Best live sets I've heard ever from this guy

[@keithholmes6776]

Thanks - loved this!

[@koolvapes8099]

Very interesting, thanks to both of you