MIDI CONTROLLERS - My hardware faders and knobs

[@mookcity5781]

Imagine if every teacher was as good as Guy!? Enthusiastic, fun, engaging. Love this channel!

[@BackSlashJvb125]

I want him as my teacher

[@MrMusicopath]

his videos are good but i find him fucking annoying, i end closing the video before it ends

[@wooster7571]

Yeah it's a long journey to get anywhere with him

[@robZzdaboss]

Unfortunately math Is not the same as music... If I was a math teacher I'd be a dick too. Unlike math, most people like music and if you don't, you're dead inside and I don't trust you, the same way I don't trust people that don't like pizza.

[@serteres32]

That is why YT has become the best school and university!

[@scottyharp]

Guy is always a ray of sunshine in his sun filled shed! Who we REALLY need in these gloomy times!

[@johnwade7430]

Hey Guy - a new career beckons: Children’s TV!1;-) Better yet - call the show the Boris Pick me-up show or something...

[@skelligringphotographyandw7012]

@@johnwade7430 You might be surprised by how much he knows about TV and radio presenting, from both his own experience and that of his very famous parents.

[@AllanGildea]

Guy, you're an absolute tonic. Thank you so much!

[@cwgochris71]

Finally! For years I've been watching various music makers on KZbin and nobody has ever done a talk about MIDI controllers. Thanks Guy, you're the best!

[@DavidSJ_DAP]

Sometimes, after a particularly fatiguing day, the unbridled enthusiasm of Guy Michelmore is the perfect medicine...

[@elisabethvannebo3239]

A good blend with useful knowledge, lovely humor, a real British man and authenticity, thank you very much Guy

[@Jamie-B]

My favourite Guy on KZbin. Always great when you post a new video, mate.

[@JLXcellent]

We have at least 2 things in common: 1) I prefer tactile controllers over virtual/touch and 2) My first rule of technology is that it has to look good in the dark! Cheers :-)

[@enado18]

Perfect timing, I started browsing yesterday for a better way to tweak EQ, automation, etc. than my mouse. Thanks for this Guy!

[@samvitpremsinghal9460]

If you use logic you can get logic controller for iPhone/iPad and use faders and cool stuff there. Idk if it’s customisable as in assigning different CC things toit but it works for mixing and all

[@cesmcmyth]

Lucky you! I have waited for this vid for moooonths! 👌🤣

[@DThompson55]

I never understood MIDI learn before. There are gems in all of your videos.

[@guitboxgeek]

You've mentioned some of your controllers before, but I've been looking forward to a deeper dive!

[@Charlie_Echo]

Not sure if that keyboard wanted a deeper dive though XD

[@steverose3860]

Another controller that works on an old iPad here is Metagrid, which has pre configured buttons for Logic, Cubase, FCPX, Dorico etc. Totally user configurable as well, it's been a useful addition here in my studio.

[@stiffiron]

Very useful video for me! I don't know much at all about MIDI and controllers, so having those things explained is great. 😀

[@contemplativecomposer5983]

Absolutely love the energy of this 'Guy' But Seriously, I have been watching this channel for a long time now :D Such a character... and I have learned so much. Thanks Guy

[@bobhume2087]

Thanks for all the information and insight! My stay sane summer project has been recording an album of original singer / songwriter tunes (not film score ... sorry ...) and the learning I've done on your channel has come in handy an incalculable number of times. Much appreciated!!!

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

You're welcome!

[@Mr_Crumbly]

When you were waving your arms about manically doing an excellent impression of a DJ who's had one too many Trebor Mints, it reminded me of a Scottish/Borders expression: Giving it Laldy! Thanks again for your time and enthusiasm.

[@watercolourmark]

I recall reading years ago about cleaning a qwerty computer keyboard by putting it in the dishwasher. The article did state that it wasn't recommended but was a fast way to get your keyboard pristine. So I tried it and the keyboard came out perfect, and after leaving it to dry out it worked perfectly. I wouldn't do it to any of my expensive keyboards, but I would do it again if I ever had a cheap keyboard that needed a deep clean.

[@bobe.thomas]

Another video that's all about your video - audio setup for making your videos -- your work is excellent and it all looks very simple and clear, which obviously means that you have organized some complicated tech in such a way so that it all comes across to us as a "simple" process... thanks!

[@The_Digital_Arts_World]

I agree. Expected a deeper dive and more towards just midi controllers.

[@MarkBowenPiano]

Whilst nothing will ever completely replace a hardware unit, if you don't have the cash to splash then take a look at TouchOSC. A fantastic little app for the iPhone / iPad (better on iPad as more space but one purchase gets it for both devices). Allows you to setup your own controller app so you can change whatever you like whenever you like it. I'm currently in the process however of making my own hardware controller using an Arduino. Very easy to do with the Surface Controller Midi library available and very cheap to do. Also get the satisfaction of having made it myself. Also love knowing how things work so if they go wrong I can fix them.

[@thesoundkid9118]

oh, finally I found very enthusiastic and expressive midi controllers review. So unique presentation.

[@vidunderlyd]

Using software like MidiPipe, I have remapped the CCs of the AKAI APC mini faders to CC1 CC11 and CC7. Works great

[@KevinEDolan]

I mostly have no idea what he's talking about when he demonstrates techy-MIDI-controller stuff (you don't have to be a millionaire to afford & use such toys, but it helps... I still create & use soundfonts for that reason [if and when my PC with its Audigy soundcard works]) but he is irresistable even so. You can tell he once worked in local (English, Anglian) TV media. I'm British, & his parents (popular national radio & TV presenters) were familiar to me from my childhood. He may be a maniac, but he is a born teacher.

[@raincells]

Stumbled on this video and checked out some others. These are really well done and agree with the comments below. You make learning fun! Thank you for posting.

[@DonnDeVoreMusic]

brilliant! i love my 10 year old Akai MPK88 so much i just bought another one! :D great feeling hammer action keybed, full sized faders, button, knobs, transport controls, 16 velocity sens pads with note repeat, arpeggiator... weighing in at 34kg it's a real beast!

[@butterbagboy]

One of my all time faves is my trusty old peavey pc1600

[@kurtbestormusic]

Guy - as a composer/arranger for 4 decades, I hope to always have the curiosity for learning new things - as you seem to. Thanks for putting a little "extra" into your videos. Just don't drink a Red Bull before filming! Cheers and keep it up!

[@IceLocus]

The Native Instruments Komplete M32 is cheap, decently compact, and has several knobs for midi control!

[@BrianLanders]

M32 is pretty good, but it's annoying because you can't customize the two ribbon controls (only the knobs and pedal inputs)

[@IceLocus]

@@BrianLanders yeah. I started pairing it with a Roli Lightblock for that.

[@IceLocus]

@@dbmusicproductions9181 yes you can use it as an XYZ (Z being pressure), or as faders.

[@criticalanalystcommentary]

love your wit and quirkiness :)

[@bassManDavis1953]

A-mazing Guy, never ever thought the keyboard would ever work again, so cool.

[@BIOS-berlin_institute_of_sound]

Birds everywhere. Ravens in the garden, Raven in the Studio. :D

[@chrisw1462]

Sign the Keystation in gold sharpie and put it up on eBay for sale.. Bet you get a nice bit o' bank. :-)

[@adampetley9618]

Brilliant thank you Guy great fun as usual. Thanks for the nod on the S88. It’s fantastic.

[@rockstarjazzcat]

The ergonomics and real world experience of cc assignment... Super helpful. Thanks in advance for going deeper with it all. Shame the tape was peeling. I would like to see the specifics of your assignment choices and the reasoning behind each. Cheers, Daniel, Denver

[@rockstarjazzcat]

And ouch on chlorine and circuitry. 😬

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

CC 1 - 7- 11 - 18 - 21 - 22 - 23 so mod wheel vol expression and then the CCs spitfire use most often

[@rockstarjazzcat]

@@ThinkSpaceEducation You're the best, Guy! Thanks. Useful to get a sample from lots of folks in guiding experiments at times when I'd rather be experimenting with melody. :)

[@gonrak8796]

I am so glad the Keystation 88 still works, if I still had hair, I would have ripped them off my head when I saw what you did ! :D

[@Raiv1980]

Hi Guy, glad your doing well.

[@garygimmestad4272]

After what seems like an eternal search for a simple CC fader controller, I've finally found one. 8 assignable faders. That's it. That's all I want. 4 would do but I'm sure I'll find uses for the others. It will fit nicely on the big blank space on my Komplete Kontrol S88 (where NI should have put faders, right?). $99 + $15 worldwide shipping. It's the MC-8 from Nakedboards out of Moscow. Shipping is 2 to 3 weeks. Reviewers on KZbin are happy with their products.

[@danielstartek1497]

The iCON Platform M+ is the best piece of kit I ever purchased!

[@markstudioproductions6669]

Thank you for that awesome video.. You taught me orchestration with the other videos and now you're telling me what exactly to get. I got a Nanokontrol2. And after that Keystation 88 "durability test😂" I bought a Keystation too and they're awesome. Truely Thank you!! and for keyswitches later on I would probably go for a Novation Launchpad Mini because it's programmable for cc switches as well as notes and the difference between an Akai APC Mini is very marginal

[@michaelstram]

That black magic switcher is nice!! I need to find a Display Port switcher!!

[@mabian69]

Never heard such a "clean" sound from an M-Audio Keyboard before :D

[@patrickarend8707]

Excellent video! Keep up the great work. I have a bit of an obsession with midi controllers. Hardware or software. Midi learn in CUBASE has gave me much joy.

[@poorter3847]

Love the enthusiasm! 😊 👍

[@hughchapman5319]

I like the Novation launch control and launch control xl

[@Skykingsound]

Exactly the video I needed. I've been in the market for an honest opinion about controllers, various controllers, how they're used, and if they're right for me. Thank you very much. I'd love a video on how to set up a controller with VST plugins like channel strips.

[@Curious_Skeptic]

I would love to see a Stream Deck design that has knobs instead of buttons!!! Just think how cool that would be! It would be amazing. I am shocked this doesn't exist out there somewhere. You'd have a 32 OLED type Rotary knob set up that was fully programmable to each induvial VST! It's tempting to build such a beast myself via the Stream Deck. Would need really small rotary dials though as to not block the whole display area. Native Should come out with this! The tech is dirt cheap, and the demand would be immediate! Who wouldn't want a fully programmable OLED type rotary knob board!? Right now, the only thing close is the NI Maschines, S series MK2, with the 2 LCD screens and labels for each knob. Overlay templates are PITA, but something that instantly adjusts as you switch VSTs? I'd buy that at just about any price.

[@Curious_Skeptic]

@Shawn Strong The price of the CT is too close to a Mpc one or such. The standard is 279.00 I think. Not that bad, but only 6 knobs. 8 would be just prefect. It's a neat device at the price point.

[@juancarlosusquiano8051]

I love your energy and dynamics!! I would love to have an studio like yours as well..

[@ArtmanBass]

Guy, if you use Logic Pro and own an iPad, try using the Logic Remote app on the iPad. There are all sorts of helpful controls including a keyboard for portability. Not hardware, but pretty good.

[@colinaguiar9682]

All hail Keystation 88. You made me actually laugh out loud. Thanks Guy

[@bmsmusician]

I'm using an old iPad with a custom TouchOSC layout I've configured with CC-faders, buttons for shortcuts, jog wheel etc. It takes some time to setup but it works really nice! I had the icon platform but the software for programming the faders were a nightmare to setup for me.

[@rafaelhernandez5550]

Hi, I would like to know if you recomendation the Icon M+ for controll Spitfire strings library?

[@seanbeeson3853]

Yes flashy lights are very important , Now you just need one that goes BING !!!

[@gavinpeters9531]

love your enthusiasm, definitely on the same wavelength!! The interface revolution is happening

[@hermes_logios]

Korg also makes the NanoKontrol Studio, a larger version of the slim one shown here. It's very good. Longer faders. Comes with some cool software, has Bluetooth, programmable. Not nearly as nice as the Icon Platform M+, but it's one-third of the price, so that's to be expected.

[@Seafox0011]

Stream Deck is a great time saver once you've setup your preferred button assignments. The hidden power of it is being able to layer button folders so you effectively can have infinite button assignments!

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

Yes I havent done that yet but I love it so far

[@franklinkoo3468]

Now you've got to take the upright into the pool and see if it still works afterwards. :)

[@jeanpierrecarpentier]

Learning can be fun,, you are living proof of it 😇

[@pjdahmen]

Great tutorial and well done

[@JW-pz9xp]

I have a Beringer umx 61 and Edirol ur80. Marvellous.

[@KishoreRana567]

Fuckin love this guy, i see my crazyness in him near all the electronics synths and midiboards

[@jsmutek]

Your keyboard exploits remind me of the scene in Tim Hill's 2007 Alvin & The Chipmunks film, where Dave throws his keyboard and recording gear out in the rain, then later on brings it back inside and records a hit jam w/ Alvin & Co. :)

[@daniel-5377]

Thank you, Guy, this is inspiring!

[@Amanda-yl1oz]

omg i love you. "BUTTONS!" This guys gets it.

[@JuniorIlek]

Hey Guy thank you for sharing your video review for Cubase Elements. Because of that video I at least can say I'm Semi-Familliar with the program.

[@murraywebster1228]

Ha! Been on the mixing desk with hundreds of knobs for forty years, nice to hear from a musician what people think of me ! 🤪

[@jeanpierre1108]

Great energy - For that, I subscribed!!!

[@deetee3064]

Hi guy, love your videos and find your enthusiasm is infectious. Although after you bought the S88 I took the plunge and got the S61 and love it. Are you using komplete kontrol or just loading vst stand-alone , would be interested to see any midi maps you have created

[@ChrisYarger]

I would say that the Behringer x touch mini is a better deal then the nanokontrol 2. It has feedback on the knobs and buttons. Costs about 5 quid more. is a better build quality, and programable

[@knuckles1006]

You also have a MAIN STUDIO. That's two more studios than I have. Well, maybe someday. Love your videos.

[@ChrisOSheaUK]

Yes, Stephen, you are ravin' mad .... :D

[@RigzoTV]

FYI - You can drop your computer or any controller on your desk and dry properly and it'll still works.

[@jeremyatkinson5967]

In the cheaper range, check out the Behringer X-Touch. Goes Great

[@Uranojade963]

dude you are my hero HOW GOOD VIBES

[@praveenchaddha]

Guy, you are the best brother... learning is so much fun with you...thanks !🙏🏽

[@mattstaples]

Great video Guy! Worth the wait to see your Stream Deck implementation, might not chuck my MIDI keyboard in the bath just yet but it is made by M-Audio so never say never!

[@manuelvicente9614]

This year I want to improve my own set with a komplete 88 maybe later will come something more

[@Eric-pu7lp]

His the coolest guy iv seen today

[@robertphilip1832]

Ahh finally, "Hello everybody"! I missed that.

[@GregLassalle2015]

Love your vids and tutorials Guy. Informative and entertaining, and always delivered with such infectious energy. Thank you so much. 🙏🏾🌞

[@connormichalec]

Hmm might need to get one of these, tired of fiddling around with the mouse

[@TK-11538]

Can you put links for the items in the description?

[@godofdefeat]

"It might just explode" thanks for making my day Guy :)

[@mvo5720]

Who needs a vaccine when Guy's about. Great stuff, a tonic for the nation.

[@jayfunk5988]

So glad I found this 😊

[@AirwaveMusic]

Huy Guy. I see your fader banks on the left. I can only recommend the Maschine Jam controller to replace that. You'd be amazed by what you can do with this gem of a device. On top of that you'd get More Toys with Maschine :-D. Kind regards

[@paulwhealy5243]

Great info - however without examples of each item you mentioned I’m only guessing about the instant results available with the programmable interfaces...

[@itsKaceMusic]

i dont want to be the one to correct you or want to be rude at all cause you're way better than me in any shape or form but i just wanted to point out that MIDI standard has total values upto 128 not 127, where 0 is also a value being counted as null. IM SORRY ONCE AGAIN FOR CORRECTING!!!!

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

I always get that wrong. Thank you for pointing it out - not remotely offended to be corrected!

[@itsKaceMusic]

@@ThinkSpaceEducation phew! I'm relieved! thanks for this amazing video, Guy :)

[@davelynne9237]

Love the video but still not any wiser on which controller to get. I am using Kawai ES100 digital piano which has zero controllers on board but is midi functional can use it to play samples on my PC but I need something extra to make it easy and eventually instinctive to tweak and change articulations, dynamics, vibrato and switch between instruments etc while still managing to lay some notes down. Any sugestons welcome as I'm fairly new to this stuff still learning the keyboard. c major and some chord inversions plus some bits of tunes oh yeah spent months learning let it be aparantly the original base line make it a grade 7 piece but id say not and i can do the first part of Für Elise/ thanks to Will Barrows learn and master piano...no I just did the bits I fancied and the music theory went out the window years ago if it was ever there. rehashing it at mo as I no with practice I can sus it as Syncopation on let it be original piano bits a bit tricky and did have the riffs for blue berry hill but lost it due to long term illness but im back willing to learn but everything gone midi and orchestral mad I do like adding samples to original midi songs and mixing for my own pleasure great way to create your own backing tracks......ramberling over. Have a good day/night

[@petehanratty950]

Thanks to Guy I just had to have the StreamDeck XL. It's sitting on my desk now and I'm loving it so far. I'm sure I've only scratched the surface (get it?). I would love to see a deeper dive into what Guy uses it for. I've got DAW control down, but what else will this madman think of?

[@owenspottiswoode5936]

I bought an s88 mk2 last week only to have it stolen from me by the couriers who were supposed to be delivering it. Funnily enough, I'm now having to revert back to my ancient and temperamental Keystation 88! I don't have a swimming pool, unfortunately, but maybe I'll take a bath with it and see if it does the same trick for me as it did for you!

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

NO! That's awful

[@owenspottiswoode5936]

@@ThinkSpaceEducation I know! I'm not keen on baths either!

[@owenspottiswoode5936]

(But in all seriousness, thanks for the sympathy - I'm taking the fight to Hermes so I hope to get some sort of redress)

[@pblais404]

Hi Guy.... Great video. What are the chances of getting a video of your Stream Deck setup. Awesome stuff I am signed up for two of the ThinkSpace courses... Cheers Pierre from Pembroke NH, USA.... Hey Guy... I did a screen capture of your setup during your video. I think I can figure out how to do what you did but what are the chances of getting your icons please? Thanks in advance I do have a question.. I can make everything else work... but I can't make the cycle or loop button (numpad /) work in Cubase 10.5. It goes on and off with repeated presses of numpad / key but if I program that into the Stream Deck, nothing happens... Thanks

[@tomhick5372]

I know I'm late, but have you checked out the Komplete Kontrol M32? It's a mini keyboard with faders and all that kind of stuff.

[@nfwaeft]

i wish i'd had him as my music teacher back in school

[@HammyGirl999]

I subscribed! Guy, I am just setting up a studio. I need to select high quality essentials. I am thinking cubase, And now what 88key piano feel keyboard??? And what sounds to start? A super spendy synth? Or separate purchased sounds? Please advise. Id like natural and synth sounds... orchestral and world instruments... And if needed a midi controller too‽‽ What would you do for a nice startup? My PC is new/powerful.

[@SolarReannex]

Hi! Thank you Sir! I can see you are using KK 88 MKII? Can you please tell me, what do you think about production quality of the keyboard case, knobs, faders etc. There are complains on the net about poor quality of assembly for these instruments. Your opinion? Thank you!

[@flexguyuk]

Any chance of you doing a quick video on assigning keyswitches to the buttons on the S88? I can’t find anything specific on KZbin and the manual makes me break out in a cold sweat!

[@ftgmusicstation491]

Grandpa,can you make a review of akai mpk mini mk3? Because I hope you'll give the experienced and professional and deeeeep review than those other youtubers☺

[@aniruddh_d16]

C'mon man, he's old but still has a swag to him. As far as I know, he's the best composer on KZbin beside Junkie XL, who still look pretty damn cool.

[@rdalcroft3934]

Love your channel, how are you finding the S88 Mk2? I have had to send mine back after 1.5years. Keys started producing a loud plastic click, not sure if its to do with lubrication. But Native Instruments were very good, they sent me out a new empty box, for sending it back to them, as I had got rid of my box. Just waiting for it to return.. remember it has 2 years warranty. A lot of people think its up after 1 year.. its 2 years.. Keep on doing what you do!!

[@ohmnemusic1606]

Love that energy man cool videos keep doing that!!

[@faonfaon]

Great video, thanks ! What is your camera ?

[@MrDeki72]

Hello Guy, I'm so curious how did you pre-assigned your buttons to control CC1, CC7, CC11 ... and use them inside your different kontakt libraries?