Resolume MIDI Mapping Tutorial --- AKAI APC40 MKII

In this video, I'll teach you how to MIDI map the AKAI APC 40 for Resolume! This video will show you how to build yourself, a great all-in-one MIDI map, but also teach you the skills you need to go and create your own mapping too!
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If you want to grab the XML. file for this mapping -- then please check out my Patreon Page too : / jhovisualz
Make sure to check out the ARC website too!!!!
www.theapc40extender.co.uk/

[@thelabvisuals]

Introducing the new VJHO drinking game! When he says the word 'SO' you must take a drink. two fingers. Decent rum. Rewatch this with a good bottle or two nearby! :D

[@JHOVisualz]

I'm about half way through the video with some good quality rum.... Something regretable has happened...

[@Positiveenergyrecord]

Dude! Thanks so much for this tutorial! I have been trying to think of a good way to map my APC 40 to resolume for over a year, and this is so helpful!

[@JHOVisualz]

No worries Gee, very happy that is was helpful for ya! Yea init same, it took me agees to find a solid mapping for the controller too hahaha!

[@andredeocariza6740]

my guy where have you been all this time!! T.T truly appreciate your videos. so clear, concise and straight to the point.

[@JHOVisualz]

AHahaha my guy!! Cheers pal!! Yeah I'm out fresh to the KZbin game; it seemed there was a serious lack of helpful VJ content hahaha not on my watch LooL; Hahaha init I don't like any dilly dallying when I watch KZbin videos either; it does my nut in : D

[@failensouljah]

Great video! Finally a good video on mapping an Akai APC40 MK2 on Resolume! I just bought one and been having issues trying to figure out how I would like to map this controller and this video helped out a lot! Please keep up with the great content! Subscribed!

[@JHOVisualz]

Cheers man! Yeah I thought there was a lack of good mapping videos for the APC40MKII; so thought I'd make one : D Oh awesome, I'm glad this video is useful for ya mate! Yeah without a video like this it'll take ageeeees to work out a good mapping on your own ! ( I know, I've been there hahahaha) Don't be afraid to experiment around with your mappings aswell, this one is a great starter, but when you're feeling comfortable definitely have a go at creating a custom one too : D Glad this was useful for you, got so much more content planned for the future so stay chooned my dood ; ) Cheers for the sub!!! : D

[@eugenehooper4795]

By far the best mapping video I've seen. Cheers!

[@JHOVisualz]

Legend Cheers man!! Yeah I thought it were about time that there was a good mapping video on KZbin hahahaha!!

[@eugenehooper4795]

@@JHOVisualz too right! This has been super helpful. Really appreciate it 🙏

[@laezvibevisuals7059]

🤯So far the best Midi Mapping video ive seen! This is a game changer for me for sure appreciate the knowledge bro🙏🏽

[@JHOVisualz]

Thanks mate!! I appreciate that : D !! I do pride myself on my MIDI Mapping skills hahaha!! My man, I'm so glad this video was useful for you bro! I might make some more mapping videos in the future; I've got a lot more skills to impart about the world in mapping hahahaha!!

[@laezvibevisuals7059]

@@JHOVisualz Ill gladly accept the knowledge given. Question? Do you happen to have the save file for that midi mapping layout?

[@JHOVisualz]

@@laezvibevisuals7059 Yea so I'm planning to add a whole bunch of different mapping layouts all to my Patreon in the near future!! It's definitely towards the top of my to-do list !! So stay chooned for that : D

[@friscogrille]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. Super helpful.

[@KoaxUK]

Great content dude! Keep it up 👊🏼

[@JHOVisualz]

Cheers my DooD! I shure will!! Got no intentions on stopping hahahah : D !

[@MORALESFERNANDO-xf4ic]

thank you, this is the best tutorial about how to MIDI mapping.

[@JHOVisualz]

Ahhhhhhhh my guy legend thank you pal !! Yeah it's not too bad is it ; ) Think a lot of us were all cluckin' for a decent mapping tutorial hahahah!

[@LadyParysatis]

Thank you so much, this is a great tutorial! 💚🌿🌿

[@JHOVisualz]

No worries!! More than happy to be of help! I thought the VJ community was very in need of this tutorial hahaha : D

[@ResolumeVJSoftware]

Great Tutorial VJHO!

[@JHOVisualz]

No way hahaha awesome -- Cheers Guys !!!

[@omric7240]

Thanks for the great content! Really appreciate it, subbed!

[@JHOVisualz]

My Guy!!! Plenty more on the way, don't you worry! ; )

[@jeanterre8760]

A really nice tutorial, thanks a lot.

[@JHOVisualz]

My Geeee! Glad it was useful to you pal : D

[@AxlFowley]

AWE-SOME-O 3000 Thanks for this tutorial. Next level mapping - i'm coming! Greetz from se Krauts

[@JHOVisualz]

Hahahahaha my guy!! Glad you enjoyed it mate ; ) UK greetings right back at you dude! !

[@user-pk3eb2wq8z]

Really useful, thank you!!

[@JHOVisualz]

Awesome nae worries! Glad it was useful for ya! : D

[@jedho1972]

brilliant. thank you!

[@JHOVisualz]

My man JedHo!!! A fellow JHO hahahahah

[@alexkourelis]

Thanks for this! I’m not even a Resolume user but good insight on mapping the APC with an alternate app.

[@JHOVisualz]

No worries, glad it was helpful for you to learn from! Yeah the mapping of this controller really does vary from software to software, I personally think that VJ's have one of the harder times using this controller, especially when comapared with things like Ableton, which it just works with beautifully; so as a VJ I had to get a bit creative to build something that works - one day, I pray for native support hahahahha

[@ItsWesSmithYo]

“If you got more buttons, why not use them” 😂😂😂😂😂

[@JHOVisualz]

Literally my VJ philosophy hahahahah

[@geco1986]

Thanks 🙌 great information, and reason why I have the same controller. 😎

[@JHOVisualz]

Cheers Geco! Yeah it is a bit of a belter of a controller to be fair - still got a few other videos revolved around this controller on the hit list to make too !

[@geco1986]

@@JHOVisualz that's a really good news bro. Will wait for any more tutorials. Keep doing great content. And yeah mk2 is really solid, compact. proper belter 🔥 🍻

[@AandVPerspective]

Wow, Great info.. it very very helpful.. Thank you

[@JHOVisualz]

My Guy!! Yeah I worked hard to corroborate all that info together; many hundreds of hours of MIDI mappings hahahaha - very glad it was useful to you mate : D

[@ItsWesSmithYo]

Sick tut, reminds me when I was learning to map ableton live session view to my APC… 💣 away 🖤🙌😎🐇

[@JHOVisualz]

Cheers man! Oh nice!! Yeah I'd love to take the time to learn Ableton some point; looks right up my street - maybe one day haha

[@ItsWesSmithYo]

@@JHOVisualz you’ll probably fall down rabbit 🐇 hole 2 lol, especially once you setup your audio/video and triggering from same controller, protocols, etc…in fact I think you can use one APC and map both simultaneously…which would make sense in Lives session view, which is essentially same thing as Resolume view in your video. I’d try it but can’t drop the 💰 for all the Resolume gear just yet so party on mate 🖤😎🙌🐇

[@yashencaldera]

@VJHO Just a small tip for you and everyone watching this… Use Velocity - 60 instead of 9 for a better orange color. 9 looks a bit yellowish to my liking. Enjoy!

[@JHOVisualz]

Ahhh nice one thanks matey, good to know! : D Yeah they're only slight little changes, but it really does make a world of difference hahaha

[@yashencaldera]

@@JHOVisualz Cheers mate! Just a small contribution compared to your brilliant content.. keep up the good work 🍻

[@vj.didi3r]

excellent video, it makes me wonder if I need an APC40 yes or yes. I currently have a nanoKontrol2 but I don't know why the indicator LEDs don't work for me

[@JHOVisualz]

I'd say that as a VJ; it feels in many ways like the 'must have' controller. To quote from the Resolume manual itself 'The AKAI APC40 Mk2. End of story. ' ------- Oh really; I haven't had any experience in using the Nanokontrol2 so I can't comment, but having LED indicators is certainly extremely useful! I'd say if you've got the spare money; it is definietly worth having a solid look at getting yourself an APC40MkII !

[@jakeludwinski]

Agreed best video on mapping so far. Any chance you can share the Resolume mapping SAVE File for both APC40MK2 and the Mini

[@JHOVisualz]

Legend cheers pal : D! Yeah so I'm planning to share all of my XML. files on my Patreon Page!! :) Plannin' to release it within the week !! : )

[@StageVisualLX]

Interesting to see your setup I'm so in love with Resolume7 right now they added a feature to used multi midi controllers without using bones midi translato...I was like why do I need this and now I use 3 apc20's controllers and life is good

[@JHOVisualz]

My Gee!! Always gassed to see a fellow enthuastic Resolume user in the comments ; ) Oh wat no way 3 APC20s sounds sick man; that's a pretty gnarly setup that!!! I'd defo still reccomend getting the ARC Plugin I talk about at the end of the video, turning the 1 controller into 16 of itself!!! And for only like 50quid is really is a steal!! Combine that with your current 3 APC20s, and you'll have a truly unstoppable setup !!! : D

[@simonmorton3746]

Thanks! What is the dj pack/ loops pack you are using please - they look amazing!

[@JHOVisualz]

Ah I'm using Prime from the Resolume Store my guy! -- Here's the link check it out! resolume.com/footage/prime

[@simonmorton3746]

@@JHOVisualz brilliant, thanks!

[@badbeemlighting]

Hi! Thanks for your video, it helped me a lot for mapping my Akai APC Mini MKII ☺️ But I have a question… When I want to choose a color for layer 1 (for example) I don’t have the color list in the « velocity » menu… Do you have any answer for that ? 🙏🏻

[@mateonavarro619]

Hello, Great tutorial. I wanted to share a problem I am having, not sure if it is because of my version of Resolume or because of another setting somewhere I am unaware of but; the problem is that I have mapped the clips to the buttons as described in the video, however, it is only launching the clip not "selecting it" because of this, the target "selected clip" function (with the rotary knobs) isn't work in the way shown in the video. In my version of Resolume there is a two mappings for the clip, they are "clip select" & "clip connect". I did try to make them to the same Botton but it glitches a bit. Any feedback or recommendations would be super appreciated!

[@JHOVisualz]

Cheers man! Ooo umm okay, first off I am using version Resolume 7, so I can only speak for Resolume 7 here. Okay, so make sure you've definitely created a brand new mapping file, so that you're working on a blank mapping canvas. Make sure that you are mapping the clip box itself, and not the bottom of the clip where the text is. Mapping the text will only preview the clip and not properly select it. -- If it's giving you 2 options then you'd want ' clip connect ' . Can't think of the top of my head why else that wouldn't be working? If not maybe try unintall and re-install Resolume in case there was something corrupted on the download --- let me know how that goes for you pal !

[@PorAmorAlArteCol]

Hola bro! Tienes alguna librería para descargar todos esos vídeos?

[@TonyTiritrin]

Great video friend, but I have a question. I use the preview a lot before launching the clips. Would there be a way to use the same clip selection buttons but with something like "shift" that while said button is pressed, instead of changing between clips, it changes between clip preview? I don't know if you understand what I mean, it's something like using the same button for two functions as long as a second button is activated or deactivated.

[@JHOVisualz]

Ah yes, great question! So, using the base APC40 it's not really possible --- annoying I know , for this I'd use the ARC plugin, so you can fully access 16 channels of MIDI! With this you can use channel 1 for say clip triggers, and then use channel 9 as your previews ; then you can simply change between MIDI channels and have both clip trigges, and clip previews : D Hope this helps mate theapc40extender.co.uk/

[@TonyTiritrin]

@@JHOVisualz Hello, thank you for responding so quickly. but I don't have the apc40, mine is the apc mini mk2. I don't know if arc is compatible in this situation?

[@JHOVisualz]

@@TonyTiritrin Ah yes I meant the MKII ! Yea the plugin is for the MKII, I use it for everything I do, and had a hand in helping the development! : ) It'll definitely solve the preview and clip trigger issue you have : D

[@tanthowijauhari5917]

Hello, Im newbie but I curious to learn VJ. My problem is hard to find a good visual asset. Where I can download assets for free to learn ?

[@JHOVisualz]

Hello mate, check out the video on my channel on where to find free VJ loops, should point you in the right directon! : D

[@anonymous_friend]

How do you get all black and white clips? Is that so you can change the colors easily? Also trying to figure out how to convert free loops to resolume file format. Thanks!

[@MikeQbert]

Noice

[@markcorben3426]

Sold!

[@JHOVisualz]

Hahahaha if only this product had affiliate links

[@jedho1972]

is there a way to make the "bank" button (or any other) to reset ALL clips dashboards instead of the selected clip? thank you

[@JHOVisualz]

Yes there is, but it would involve manually going and mapping the clip dashboard for every single clip on your composition --- I wouldn't neccisiraly advise this as your mappings can start getting really messy --- it is dooable, but the better approach is just to be organised as you are playing, and remember to reset a clip dashboard when it's done : ) An effective way to do this would be that when you are done with a clip, very quickly preview that clip in the preview monitor so that Resolume selects it, and then press your reset button! Hope this helps : )

[@jedho1972]

@@JHOVisualz thanks!

[@ks0484]

Interesting how other vjs map their controller, i just use my mouse to choose Visuals and use the buttons for effects

[@JHOVisualz]

Yea completely agree, I always really love to look at how other VJ's have their mappings setup! Unfortunately, it is usually very diffucult information to find hahahaha! Oh yes very interesting, yea I mean if you can get good at doing it then that's still an effective and most importantly cost effective method for VJ'ing! I personally am of the philosophy that, if it can be mapped, then I absolutely want to be mapping it hahahahah! I always find that for me personally, relying on a mouse and keyboard is too limiting because of the lack of physical space you sometimes find in front of house or a gig. If I'm using a MIDI controller, then it just guarntees that I won't be struggling trying to wiggle a mouse in a tiny bit of room hahahaha! That's awesome tho if that's your primary go to setup, you're a braver person that I hahaha - very interesting to hear that : D !!

[@SinLambda]

17:00 rotary knobs

[@SinLambda]

20:20 light toggle button

[@JHOVisualz]

Ahahahah Good lad !

[@carlos_mann]

Where can I get a lock of the cool visual loops? Is there a pool I can join and download an unlimited amount for a monthly price?

[@JHOVisualz]

Hello my friend! Check out my video on where to find VJ Loops which will point you in the right direction : D ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqe4e2WQr7SeoK8

[@joshuaistyaputra]

Bro.. often my resolume is not responding. My pc specs is quite good and new, while you used so many clip What a solution?

[@JHOVisualz]

Oooeerrrr that's a big question pal , I'd reccomend posting on the forums with that one, it could be any number of things !! I would say right off the bat however to make sure that the clips you are using are in the DXV codec, as Resolume can struggle with other codecs ! : )

[@mastercraftlarrya3077]

what a great tutorial. thank you!! is you APC40 mapping sharable , via a fee or free?

[@JHOVisualz]

Hello There! Thanks I'm glad you enjoyed it! Yeah! The mapping file for this tutorial is avaliable on my Patreon if you were interested : D

[@Billy.Pinela]

Why won't my apc40 mk1 change colors. I have green or blunking green, or red. Is that all we get?

[@JHOVisualz]

Ahhh yes with the MK1 yeah you only get the 3 colours unfortunately, but combined with the blinking is technially 6, you can still do some major mapping with 6 ; ) Great controller the MK1 !

[@Billy.Pinela]

@VJHO 😅 aw I figured. Yeah, definitely don't want a million blinking lights. I got everything mapped out great now. Bit want the mk2 for colors and portability. Mk1 is...she thiqq

[@Billy.Pinela]

@VJHO 😅 aw I figured. Yeah, definitely don't want a million blinking lights. I got everything mapped out great now. Bit want the mk2 for colors and portability. Mk1 is...she thiqq

[@djai3303]

Thanks, this is very helpful.. if possible please share this template 🙏 Take love from Kolkata, India 🥰🥰🥰

[@JHOVisualz]

Hello matey!! Gassed you found the video useful! :D I've lit just launched my Patreon; and I'll be uploading all of my .XML files onto there!! - check it out my guy! : D

[@hassensrioui]

how can i get the vids oack that you have on your timeline man .......

[@JHOVisualz]

Hello mate, check out my video on Loop packs for beginners mate, it's on there with a little review of it for ya : D !

[@user-iq2lr3bp3i]

Great turtorial! Could you leave your setup file for me. I forgot to save ❤

[@JHOVisualz]

Hello mate, the file is avaliable for download on my Patreon page! I'm giving it a big update soon; so stay chooned ; )

[@LegPuppy]

we def need to collab! I've actually been looking for a VJ for ages

[@JHOVisualz]

Yeah would love to!! : D Saw you guys play a festival last year and thought you guys were great!!

[@dimitryalexandre6133]

Where you get files for resolumes

[@JHOVisualz]

What kind of files ypu after buddy? The Mapping file for this tutorial is avaliable on my Patreon : ) !

[@diogomeireles3018]

ARC website is down. Is the project dead?

[@JHOVisualz]

Thanks for the heads up matey!! Noo the project is still alive, and kicking strong !! We had a minor glitch with the wesbite but it's back online and ready to go ! Check it out my guy hope you enjoy : D

[@mustafadurkut76]

BELGELERİMDEKİ KISA YOLLARI PAYLASIRMISINIZ LÜTFEN

[@breakshotsurabaya7258]

Share loops please

[@JHOVisualz]

Check out my loop packs video! It's all on there : )

[@breakshotsurabaya7258]

free

[@daddygameing3686]

Bro Can you give me Some Visuals😊

[@djarielprieto778]

ME VENDERIAS EL MAPEO

[@JHOVisualz]

If you wish to buy the mapping my friend, it is avaliable on my Patreon!! : ) www.patreon.com/vjho

[@robertmagnusson9315]

Lovely video. Any way to contact you by mail or on fb?!

[@JHOVisualz]

Feel free to message me on Instagram gee; soon I'll have a Patreon discord for all those juicy technical questions ; )

[@robertmagnusson9315]

@@JHOVisualz Sweet. Tried searching for VJHO. but couldnt find you?!

[@JHOVisualz]

@@robertmagnusson9315 It should be on my KZbin profile my gee there should be a link; if not, then try @vjhovisualz ! : )

[@user-iq2lr3bp3i]

Great turtorial! Could you leave your setup file for me. I forgot to save ❤

[@JHOVisualz]

I've got the setup file over on my Patreon page matey, if you wanted to take a look : )