Setting up TouchOSC & Integrating with Reaper (Ultimate Guide to TouchOSC)

**I have an updated video on TouchOSC Mk2 with new information on the app
• TouchOSC 101 - Back to... **
Hexler (hexler.net/touchosc) came out with the 2nd version of TouchOSC in the summer of 2021. I've been using "Mk1" for a while and this update is quite an upgrade, but certainly has some confusing UI.
TouchOSC is a control surface for your old iPad, tablet, or phone to work with your DAW and other software.
In this first video I take you through setting it up on a PC with some basic functions. Part 2 ( • Buttons, Faders, & Rad... ) and the additional videos have more about creating templates, specific uses, and tips & trips in TouchOSC, so be sure to check those out as well.
0:01 - Intro
0:51 - TouchOSC Overview
1:46 - Installing
2:40 - Bridge
3:04 - First Launch
3:22 - PC Editor Overview
5:09 - Other Resources
7:20 - Connecting Network via Editor
9:10 - Connecting iPad via Bridge/MIDI/OSC
10:09 - Making your first button
10:57 - Setting up MIDI Signals
12:20 - Testing in Reaper
13:22 - Outro
*LINKS*
🏠 timcorpus.net/index.php/touch...
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 / touch. .
🎮 discord.io/TouchOSC
💻 hexler.net/
📷 www.instagram/timcorpus
🐦 / timcorpus
Additional videos have more about creating templates, specific uses, and tips & trips in TouchOSC, so be sure to check those out as well.
👉 kzbin.info/aero/PL2...
✦ Setting up TouchOSC
✦ Buttons, Faders, & Radio Buttons
✦ Connecting Ableton & Digital Performer
✦ Changing Labels with Scripted Buttons
✦ Connecting Cubase & Controlling an EQ
✦ Sending & Receiving OSC Messages in Reaper
✦ TouchOSC Bridge, Protokol, and Editor Log
✦ Sending Keystrokes with TouchOSC
✦ Connecting PreSonus Studio One & Using Toggles
✦ Tips & Tricks for Building Your Template Part 1
✦ Tips & Tricks for Building Your Template Part 2
✦ Using TouchOSC with Make Music Finale
✦ Creating a Template for Reaper Plugins
✦ Making a MIDI Template for Reaper
✦ Adding a Dropdown Menu
✦ Pairing TouchOSC with GarageBand
✦ Pairing TouchOSC with LogicPro
✦ Updates in MkII since release
TouchOSC is a MIDI control surface for your old iPad, tablet, or phone to work with your DAW and other software. We are using the latest version of TouchOSC, Mk2. Hexler (hexler.net/touchosc) came out with the 2nd version (Mk 2) of TouchOSC in the summer of 2021.
Music (0:10) by Tim Corpus www.pond5.com/royalty-free-mu...
*GEAR*
Full List: timcorpus.net/index.php/produ...
TouchOSC: hexler.net/touchosc
RODE NT2-A: www.rode.com/microphones/nt2-a
Komplete Audio 6: www.native-instruments.com/en...
iPad (Gen 2): www.apple.com/ipad/

[@lucascover832]

Thanks for doing this series of videos, I really needed those mate! You are the real MVP ✊🏾

[@TimCorpus]

Happy to help! Have some good stuff/videos coming up in the new year!

[@tnbee]

thank you very much for the touch osc playlist! it's really helpful!

[@ethicalrecordings]

Dude your the bomb I’ve been interested in using TouchOSC I use Ableton and I have a feeling your videos are going to be the key into getting this running so thank you in advance I’m sure I’ll be watching your video a lot! You da man!

[@TimCorpus]

Thanks! I'm happy they help! Also, I did a video specifically about Ableton + TouchOSC, so be sure to check that one out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppWTgY2popJ4eaM

[@goldmediaconsulting]

GREAT Video Tim, thank you very much!

[@davidlivingstone2220]

Best video on touch osc ever

[@TimCorpus]

Hey thanks so much for watching! I'm glad it was helpful.

[@j58688grgrs]

Super helpful video, thanks!!

[@TimCorpus]

Thanks! Glad these videos are helpful!

[@Thelesurvivant]

Fantastique !!!☺

[@carbonemusica]

thank you so much!!!!

[@milvocesspa]

Gracias...

[@brucesmusicvideos]

This is outstanding. I plan on trying to build my own template to interface with the boss R 600 looper. I know I need to get some special interface to take the iPad to the midi input on the Looper, however do I need a special version of the iPad to interface with a PC? Thank you in advance for all this very helpful information

[@TimCorpus]

Hey Bruce! Sounds like a cool project! I haven't tried using the app to control a pedal, but I know others have. So the app on an iPad will function on its own, it does not need the desktop version to function. The only other software you would need on a desktop is the Bridge (which is free), if you were sending signals through that method. The desktop version is really just a larger editor to build templates with. Hope this helps!

[@PeterBatah]

Thank you for sharing your time and talent with us. I'm guessing that some port forwarding setup at the router end might be necessary?

[@TimCorpus]

Hi Peter, Are you referring to your internet router? What is the issue you're having in connecting the device to the computer?

[@PeterBatah]

@@TimCorpus Thank you so much for the prompt reply. Yes, the internet router. I would asssume that the port specified in the OSC setup and also used in the URL would need to be forwarded to the machine running the OSC server. Perhaps, firewall settings at the OS level as well.

[@edmazur2084]

Hi, thanks for taking the time to do these.... can you offer any suggestions on how to use this with MixBus32c v 8 daw from Harrison Consoles, on an ipad

[@TimCorpus]

Interesting question. I haven't worked with MixBus recently, so I'm unfamiliar. If it allows for MIDI learn and MIDI connection via a MIDI device, than yes it should work.

[@NovianLeVanMusic]

At 9:45, you say, "You can turn this on as well if you need to." So it's optional? When would you need to use it? And if I use the send port 8000 and the receive port 9000, do I need to port forward in my router's admin page? Would I be port forwarding the IP of my controller (iPhone) rather than my computer? I can't figure out how to get this to work. I guess I should look at the manual.

[@clementbianco2165]

Hi and thank you very much Tim, I do have a question: do you think I'll be able to control 2 difference Macbook with Qlab with TouchOSC? cause if yes you just made my life much easier!! 👍

[@TimCorpus]

If you're trying to send two different signals with one button in TouchOSC, the answer is yes. You can set up and choose which connections your tablet device is sending to. So you'd have to set up the different receive ports in your connections and then make sure both connections are enabled in your object that is sending the signal.

[@Chancholoraq]

Hey Tim! Really appreciate your videos. I have a simple question that I'm sure is in one of your tutorials but I can't find any documentation myself. Is there a way to use a wired connection to connect your Desktop TouchOSC to your iPad TouchOSC so you can create the template on your computer and demo on the iPad? I have seen you set this up with a wifi connection, but I wasn't sure if it was possible to keep the connections wired. Thanks Tim!

[@TimCorpus]

Ya both are doable. I use wired most of the time with USB (for battery purposes). Once it's plugged in you can set that in your links to connect just like you would with WiFi. Then in the desktop editor just select enable server from the little Wi-Fi button at the top of the editor, then connect to it from the mobile device. Hope that helps!

[@Chancholoraq]

@@TimCorpus hey Tim! This does help, but I’m a little confused. Even though it’s a wired connection, we still have to set up a server to connect both the desktop and the iOS touch osc apps?

[@TimCorpus]

@@Chancholoraq So on the desktop click the Editor Network button (looks like a wifi symbol) and then Server>Enable. On your iPad you also click the Editor Network button and then you should see your desktop as an option to connect to. Does that help?

[@timeubank4687]

Hi Tim. Question. I set uo my wifi instances at home and then traveled to a hotel. It still had my home ip address, which required me to browse and get a new one. also, the FW blocked any client server connections. (I assume). So, I'm assuming that ti use this in a band setting at a locality that it requires USB connection? thanks

[@TimCorpus]

Ya, firewalls can be a tough situation. If you're using a tablet with a computer, I think a USB cable is more reliable, especially in venues without specific artist-use connections. However, if you are going to use WiFi you can just run a "what is my IP" search and reset the port connections each time. Also if you're using keystroke messages over WiFi, you'll need the Bridge. Hope that helps!

[@ChrrZ]

hey tim, you have a wonderful channel and great series on the TouchOSC. i have a question though: my old iphone 6s (controller) is connected via USB to my computer, Controlling my daw via OSC Bridge works fine, i now want to start designing my own controller templates in the desktop version because its more comfortable to me than on the small iphone, but how can i transfer them once finished onto my iphone?, i have seen on your channel that you do this via the server/client mode over network, but i dont have any network on my DAW as its offline by purpose.

[@TimCorpus]

So you should be able to use the server mode from the Desktop Version of TouchOSC, or you could just email yourself the .tosc file from your desktop.

[@ChrrZ]

@@TimCorpus thank you very much Tim, i was curious if there would be an option via USB but it seems not. But thats no problem, i think i will install the TouchOSC Desktop Application on my internet computer instead of my DAW and make a network connection to the smartphone., looks like its more straightforward and better to handle

[@TimCorpus]

@@ChrrZ yeah the only other thing I could think of, would be if the iPad is USB plugged into the computer, if you have iTunes, I think you can upload files to the iPad.

[@mthomas1091]

Thank you for doing these. I’m shocked how many of these controller app developers create great tools but their explanations are TERRIBLE or nonexistent. (and gee Hexler, thanks for making a new version, yet calling it the old version….so the old version has the name that looks like it’d be the new version….plus, now googling directions for the “new” version always brings up forums & articles for what actually is the old version). Christ what a mess 🙄 Also Hexler, if you’re reading, thanks for your online manual making every single link start with a full screen of artwork I have to scroll down past… every….single….click….. gawd.

[@TimCorpus]

Hahaha ya a lot of these software are not friendly to beginners, even if they are good at technology. I think the disconnect is often that this stuff is obvious to developers, but not obvious to consumers. I think Adobe has actually been pretty good about intuitive systems in their programs over the last couple years. Hexler has been really supportive of this channel which I'm really grateful for. But ya, I think there is much to cover on the beginner - intermediate level in Touch OSC because of the manual gaps. I'm learning new stuff constantly by these developers who are scripting all new apps in this.

[@karlburmeister1552]

Agreed. They shouldn't even have bothered making the manual because it has next to nothing of value. It's basically just a feature list.

[@gabrielzanucci361]

Awesome! This brought my old ipad 2nd gen to life again. I just found a little problem, OSC Bridge seems to be not working properly. I can see OSC signals on Protokol, but i can’t see any MIDI. On my ipad, bridge apears normally to connect. I can’t find a solution for this and i’d be very gratefull if you can help me :)

[@TimCorpus]

Ya, first thing to check is the MIDI connection. What's the address it's connecting to?

[@thierryangers9997]

When I send a MIDI note in Touch OSC, it sends the note twice to Ableton Live... I would like to launch scenes with TouchOSC, but it "double triggers". Do you have a video on this ?

[@TimCorpus]

Ya! Fixing duplicate messages is an easy fix. It's in the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2Otppymlq2efLc

[@GongMaster]

I have purchased some time ago TouchOSC on my iPad and used the editor MK1 so far. Now I received a template which is made in MK2 and now I ask myself if there is a way to transfer the MK2 template from my Mac to my iPad TouchOSC (probably also called MK1). I can't update from MK1 to MK2... Hexler asks me to buy the MK2 version. Did I arrive at a dead end here?

[@TimCorpus]

Possibly. I am not sure of whether you can use Mk2 templates with Mk1. Mk1 will open in Mk2, but there are often small changes that have to be fixed. But in the end, Hexler would know better than I. Hope that helps

[@davidcrocco7681]

I am trying to pair touch OSC on my iPad and then connect to an boss RC 600 via wireless Bluetooth to the Yamaha midi MD BT~01. It’s not working for me. My RC600 will not see or not connect with the iPad and touch OSC. Is there a menu to select Bluetooth? The only thing I see is the Wi-Fi menu and that’s not enough. I’m using a different program where it does work, but there is a menu for Bluetooth there. I must just be missing it. Anybody have any ideas. Greatly appreciated.

[@TimCorpus]

Hi! Bluetooth is not one of the connect options. It uses wired or WiFi

[@MarkBragg]

How do I get my iPad to send information back to reaper? Like track names and other values? (volume / etc)

[@TimCorpus]

What do you mean by "send information back to Reaper"? Do you want to change the track name from the template? It would be easier to just change on the computer. If you want to receive certain data from Reaper, I recommend using OSC messages. I cover them in a few other videos including kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6bdeY2qjd1ko5o. Hope that helps.

[@MrTom07blink]

I am a logic pro X user, and i was just wondering how you set up certain buttons and and veloicty editing with mk2 touch osc. Im struggling to find any videos out there explaining this with the new one.

[@TimCorpus]

Did you check out these? kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHetXp6bpc2dg7s, kzbin.info/www/bejne/nISxdnSZqrN0ipY

[@soundsfordancers]

Great man sir. But, how do I connect my android mobile phone to logic Pro. Can you please make a tutorial on this? Thank you.

[@TimCorpus]

Did you check out this one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/nISxdnSZqrN0ipY

[@niki2386]

Hi Tim - thank you for these helpfull tutorials!! (subscribed;) Sorry if this was already discussed but I can´t find it anywhere: How can I open my old TouchOSC-Setups in the new Version?!

[@TimCorpus]

Yes! Go File>Open then select your old template from the folder where it's located. You'll notice that some of the colors may be a little different than in the old editor. Also, there will likely also be additional messages added to each button and text frame. I recommend deleting those so you don't get random signals being sent. Let me know if that works for you.

[@niki2386]

@@TimCorpus Thanks! Actually I got one template which I could open- but all my texts are gone... and another template I can´t even open (grayed out) eventhough there shouldn´t be a difference... I´ll try to get feedback from their support... thanks for the impulse!

[@TimCorpus]

@@niki2386 interesting, sorry to hear that. Ya I haven't had text disappear from old templates, but I did have colors all wonky and the extra OSC messages.

[@hermanverbaeten5894]

Hi Tim. Thanks a lot for your handy tutorials. If i may I have a little question. In the comments of touchOSC app someone wrote that the app which cost 9 euro at this time, is not stable at all. Can you please tell me your experience about using the app? Thanks a lot. Kind regards Herman

[@TimCorpus]

Thanks for the question. So I'm mostly using the app on an old iPad air from like 2013/14. It's mostly stable for me, especially when I'm using it with Reaper or Finale. I find it works better running on its own and not using the Desktop app to run in. I use the desktop app in the tutorials just to show how everything works, but I'd recommend building on your desktop, but then running it on your tablet. The times I deal with crashes are actually while I'm filming the tutorials. For those I have the app connected to my PC, plus I'm recording screen on the iPad and computer and all. So usually I attribute those issues to pushing my old iPad too hard. I haven't tried it on Android, so I can't speak to that. I'm also building my templates for me and my work. I've used a couple of other people's heavy templates for things and maybe there were some issues in the template. Hope that helps, but for what I use it for (mostly MIDI, OSC, and Keystrokes with Reaper) it's been solid.

[@hermanverbaeten5894]

Hi again Tim. I still have a few questions if you allow me. After setting up touchOSC on pc and ipad do i have to add the osc in reaper-preferences-plugins-controle/OSC/web? Another thing i was wondering: do the instruments in kontakt (in reaper)automatically accept the cc messages? Untill now non of these things work. But after having added the OSC in preferences and i clicked on "listen" and moved the slider on my ipad all the cc's came in. Thanks for your advice.

[@TimCorpus]

@@hermanverbaeten5894 If you want to use OSC signals, yes you need to have that on in the settings. If you're only sending MIDI, you shouldn't need it. I use OSC signals a lot, so I have it on. Kontakt will accept MIDI learn through MIDI too. So you should be able to make an encoder in your template, give it a MIDI value, then do Learn on Kontakt.

[@NormanLamontedinburgh]

Is there another video where you show how to set up Touch OSC in Reaper Preferences> Control Surfaces? I think I must be missing something as when I get to testing my button in the Action List in Reaper, it doesn't detect anything. In Preferences > Control Surfaces > OSC there's a 'Listen' button and when I run that it detects input from my iPad button, but the Action List doesn't detect any. I wasn't sure how to set it up in Control Surfaces, I just did it by guesswork.

[@TimCorpus]

Perhaps this video would help? This is overall talking about multiple connections, but it shows how I set it up with OSC. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6mYo3qnna-slaM

[@NormanLamontedinburgh]

Thanks!!! @@TimCorpus

[@leobrennauer]

Thanks for making those great videos! Following the exact same steps as you, my "Protokol" App doesn't receive one single piece of information. Whether it's Controlchange nor Note-ON or any other. Do you have an explanation for this behavior? The connection looks perfect, the iPad receives all changes made in the Computer App, the Connections are made, the Bridge App is installed and active. Yet, no information is being received by my computer.

[@leobrennauer]

Ps.: I tried deactivating the Firewall; no effect.

[@TimCorpus]

Ok, my first thought is let's check the port in the DAW and Touch OSC. A lot of MIDI devices start with 8000, 9000. Try changing to 12101. I show this with OSC messages in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZSqoqWNeMasesU. let me know if that helps!

[@11kerol]

Hi thank you so much for awesome tutorial, I just want to ask how do I connect my I pad or phone to my Mac via usb. As in our church we don't have internet. I have downloaded the app on my I pad and Mac along with bridge. I checked via internet or same IP address it works but how can I make it work via usb. Please help and advise and once again thank you for your help. God bless

[@TimCorpus]

You can definitely run this with USB. I actually usually use USB from my iPad to my PC because it's a very old ipad and doesn't hold a charge. Make sure your computer is detecting the device and that the iPad is set to "trust" the desktop device. You'll still need to set some of the parameters in the TouchOSC settings for the bridge as well as for your DAW. For example, in my video about sending keystrokes, you want to be using a specific routing.

[@uboweeg]

Tim, really struggling to connect it to the PC in the first instance and can't find documentation. Are you connecting via Wireless, Bluetooth or USB? Thanks.

[@TimCorpus]

I use USB usually, my iPad is old and doesn't hold a charge for very long, so plugged in is helpful. I've also used WiFi when I'm recording and away from my desk. Sometimes WiFi can be problematic about letting devices talk to each other too. I'd say start with wired and see if you can get that to work, then go to WiFi. You're using Reaper right? Does the Reaper wireless controller work for you?

[@uboweeg]

@@TimCorpus Thanks and much appreciated, using Ableton. Managed to connect to the PC but not Ableton as yet, will keep trying!

[@ildeurosa9579]

Please how do a move a template from iPad to osc computer do can edit

[@TimCorpus]

You could either upload the template through Dropbox or email it to yourself, or instead of using the computer as the server for Touch OSC, use the iPad as the server, and then it will show up on the desktop version.

[@butterflywings3360]

How did you install Touch OSC in windows system it is available in mobile devices only right?

[@TimCorpus]

There is a desktop version to download from the Hexler Touch OSC website.

[@yuriwambyakaley7045]

thanks, however im stuck at "connecting to editor network server" does it take this long? or what could be the issue

[@yuriwambyakaley7045]

got it. its the firewall

[@TimCorpus]

Glad it worked out!

[@EcBaPr]

is there anyway to run the tablet app as just a viewer without the ability to access an editor and change a layout ? or anyway to make a layout read only so it cant easily be changed ?

[@TimCorpus]

Do you mean different than pressing "play"? No, the app version has the editor inside of it as an application.

[@EcBaPr]

​@@TimCorpus ok thanks.. IMO thats a problem.. i want to give someone with limited knowledge a tablet showing only a handful of basic controls relevant to them and know that its foolproof.. the ability to switch to an editor and make changes to layouts complicates that.. they should make a "play only" version of the app for tablets..

[@fabianratzlaff9825]

Hello Tim, is it possible to set it up only on the PC? I have two monitors connected to the same PC. 32" and 10". The 10" has touch functionality, the 32" doesn't. So now I would like to have OSC running on the 10" monitor.

[@TimCorpus]

I actually got this question last week too. I haven't tried it because I don't have a touch screen. However, I think the problem would be that when you push the button on the touch screen, it would activate that window and move away from the DAW or software you're using.

[@fabianratzlaff9825]

@@TimCorpus Yes, you are right. I tested some other similar programs. And every time I press the button with the touchscreen, the DAW window is deactivated and nothing happens.

[@TimCorpus]

@@fabianratzlaff9825 ya, unfortunately I don't know what around that. 🫤

[@goldmediaconsulting]

Hey Tim, I installed the desktop version but having problems syncing my phone to the desktop version. First, let me first clarify this please. My intent for installing the desktop version is only to work on the desktop and see the results in my phone's editor screen at the same time, is this the purpose for the desktop version?

[@TimCorpus]

So the mobile device will need the app to connect to the desktop. The desktop really is just an editor. So once you have the app installed and the desktop program running, hit the button that looks like a WiFi signal on both devices. Enable server on the desktop, then you'll see it pop up on the mobile device and you should be able to select connect. Did that work?

[@goldmediaconsulting]

@@TimCorpus Yes thanks, working now.

[@sound8772]

Hello. Can I ask you why if I open touch osc from the PC it connects and synchronizes with reaper (track names, same fader position, etc.) and instead from the tablet it connects but does not synchronize anything?

[@TimCorpus]

That sounds like possibly the OSC connection isn't connecting properly for the tablet. Are you using WiFi or wired connection?

[@sound8772]

@@TimCorpus I'm using a wifi connection, all the buttons and slides work, so the tablet is connected, but it's not syncing data

[@sebastiangomezmusic]

This has been helpful... but it's really so hard to see what you're doing on any one screen. It would be useful if you could highlight your mouse or zoom in on what you are doing.

[@mrhats830]

Do you know how to transfer Scene Names into the TouchOSC label automatically? I am trying to create several different labels on my TouchOSC template I use and as the scenes change or are added/removed, the labels on my iPad automatically change as well to reflect the current scene being played. Thanks

[@TimCorpus]

So, I do have a script that someone else wrote that I use to change labels after I push a button, and I have a template that can show the track name from Reaper to label in OSC. But to make sure I understand, you want OSC to show in a label the name of a scene or marker as it passes during play?

[@mrhats830]

@Tim Corpus yes, I’ve spent the last 3 days looking all over the internet to be able to see how to pass the Scene Name (string) from Ableton onto a TouchOSC label. You would think Ableton or TouchOSC would make this much easier to do. Where can I get a copy of that script? Thank you! =)

[@TimCorpus]

@@mrhats830 hey, I've been traveling for the holidays, but the video that posts tomorrow talks all about the label script!

[@mrhats830]

@@TimCorpus Awesome!, cant wait for it. Super pumped about =)

[@TimCorpus]

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[@schwipsy]

Hello! What's the difference between the MK1 and TouchOSC default? I want to use an old ipad 2 with ableton 11(win10) I have laying around as a midi controller, just setting it to play some keys and chords like a launchpad. Is there any way to test how it will work (latency and stuff like that, i'm away from the wifi router, for example) for free? 10$ or 5$ is quite a lot of money in my country.

[@TimCorpus]

The editor in Mk2 is more robust. Mk1 still works, you can still send OSC messages, MIDI messages, and keystrokes, but it does have its limitations. Mk2 is just an updated version with more current options, scripting (very nice!), and even more upgrades on the way. Mk2 also has a way more user-friendly editor.

[@schwipsy]

@@TimCorpus Oh, ok. I think i'll lean towards the mk1 because of the big price difference + it will probably work better on an older device, since its older software, I guess. Do i need to pay for both the windows app and the ipad app?

[@TimCorpus]

@@schwipsy Paying for the app gets the editor and software on the app (needed), the desktop version is the desktop editor. The desktop also has a free trial. I personally recommend the Mk2, but I understand your concern. In case it matters, I use an old iPad air Gen 2.

[@schwipsy]

@@TimCorpus yeah its just that 10 bucks its like... About a days worth of work wage-wise(without our 65% tax, so i actually pay 16.5usd) so its expensive. Keep in mind, i dont make any money out of this, its a hobby. So i can pay the mk1 and download the bridge and it will work? I tried downloading the pc version but it asked me to buy it for like 17usd.

[@marcioferrazsilva2536]

Hi! I can control Kontakt with Touchosc, but when I press a fader (or button) in Kontak on PC, the control does not change in Touchosc. How do I integrate this so that when I move a knob or fader on PC it also moves on Touchosc?

[@TimCorpus]

Did you pair the two via MIDI learn or is it a pre-designated MIDI CC? First suggestion is to check the receive MIDI port information on the tablet device. Sometimes there can be issues with certain software where it's receiving MIDI changes but it isn't set to send anything.

[@marcioferrazsilva2536]

@@TimCorpus I configured Kontakt midi output to send midi signal to touchosc. However, it didn't work. Some people told me that Kontakt doesn't send midi signal, it only receives it. but, if not, why is there a midi output and why does touchosc appear there with the option to enable? Thanks!

[@TimCorpus]

@@marcioferrazsilva2536 Ya that is a tough issue. I was able to replicate the same issue with Kontakt. Unfortunately there isn't an answer right now from NI. Check this post that explains the current situation: www.native-instruments.com/forum/threads/send-midi-cc-information-from-gui-to-controller.402005/

[@marcioferrazsilva2536]

@@TimCorpus Thanks! If there is any news on the subject, please share it with us.

[@HalValla01]

Only problem is when I try to connect with my iPad (PC as host, iPad as client) it just buffers forever like there's something blocking the connection. I've looked at my firewall settings but nothing pops out at me. Any ideas?

[@TimCorpus]

Which part buffers? Is it when you're trying to connect the two devices between the desktop editor and the app itself? Or is it having trouble loading at a different point?

[@HalValla01]

@@TimCorpus I figured it out, it was a firewall permissions thing. Thanks for taking the time to answer, though!

[@sternenherz]

Hello, thanks for making those tutorials! how do i connect to Ableton, when my WindowsDesktop IS the touchscreen? (Dell XPS Touchscreen Laptop) I just click on "view -> toggle editor" and it should do the job? Do you know the app Touchable Pro? I only know it via KZbin, i didnt buy it (TouchablePro seems to be abandonded by its devs, so i dont even know if it would work on Windows11). I would really want to know if Touch OSC can be edited to have smilar features: TouchablePro shows Ableton Clips in a way i really like = you see the name of the clip which was given in Ableton, and you see the progress-bar of the Clip via a darker color filling up the Clip like a clock... really nice visual feedback, important when live-looping. You think that is possible to do? Also, i m missing some sort of a forum-link on the hexler webpage, is there one?

[@TimCorpus]

Hey! Glad the tutorials are helpful. So I've encountered difficulty for people running TouchOSC from the desktop via touchscreen. What usually happens is when someone touches the template, let's say the fader, the desktop is now focused on TouchOSC and not the DAW, so the signals aren't sent to the DAW because it's not focused on. If there is a way around this, let me know because I haven't found one yet.

[@sternenherz]

@@TimCorpus woooow, thank god i didn't invest much time into programming touchOSC yet :D I m at a point now where i ll try to stop thinking about touch-controls troubleshooting and focus on making music with controllers again. Enough of troubles, lol. Maybe i ll give "OSC/Pilot" one last chance, testing it now.

[@TimCorpus]

@@sternenherz 👍 ya if you figure out a way to run a control surface from a hosting touch screen let me know, I'd love to hear about it!

[@sternenherz]

​@@TimCorpus Hello, i even found two ways! OSC/Pilot is working fine. The link in the description of this video helped me: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYSVhZ9oep2Fgc0 -> It says "loopMIDI (if touch control and DAW are on same computer)". So after installing LoopMidi, OSC/Pilot worked fine together with Ableton. It's very similar to TouchOSC, concerning its interface/Button/Faders etc. Still, i was still searching for a interface which automatically shows the labels/names of Clips and Tracks given in Ableton. So i tried Touchable Pro. Out of the box, it won't work with Ableton + Interface running on the same machine (Ableton 11+DellXPS9710 here). But i found a forum thread about it community.zerodebug.com/t/windows-ableton-and-touchable-on-same-machine/2857 -> now it works. It's such a pleasant experience, wow! NO comparison to other OSCs, because you instantly have a fully sized Launchpad with Tracknames, Clipnames, and you even see the Clips-Playing-Progress, better than in Ableton itself. At first i was hesitant to spend the money on TouchablePRo, cause the developers dont seem to be active any more in the forum, which i always hate - but as long as it works, i m fine haha.

[@chrisw1462]

If you already have rtpMIDI on your desktop (Windows), you don't need Bridge.

[@CanNainggolan]

please help when i push the button, message that appear in action list is button 1, not MIDI Chan 14 CC 6

[@TimCorpus]

Hi, when you say action list, does this mean the log? In the log is that showing OSC messages? Something saying "button 1" sounds like an OSC message.

[@CanNainggolan]

I'm using reaper too. At 13:04 on action list, after you push the button it appear Midi Chan 14 CC 6, but in my case its appear button 1. I already follow the instruction, but still button 1. Is there any other settings?

[@TimCorpus]

Ok, so what is your setup in the MIDI message section of the TouchOSC template? You should be able to specify the MIDI channel (I think I talk about that around 10:41 in that video). If you have any OSC messages, remove those. Do you have Protokol installed? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZjbpWembNGZp5o If so, can you tell me what messages it receives when you push the button?

[@CanNainggolan]

I think the problem is on reaper. I try on cubase with same settings, no problem. I can use midi cc on cubase, but on reaper it appear button 1. When I disable osc mesaage, nothing happen when I push the button. I'm confuse. I follow all the instruction from your video.

[@TimCorpus]

@@CanNainggolan Ah, ok. So assuming you have the MIDI message made in your button as well as an OSC message. Check in Reaper>Options>Preferences>MIDI Devices. Make sure your item is added to the top area. You should see something like "TouchOSC Bridge" as a device option. Double click it and make sure you have Enable input and enable for control checked. Let me know if that helps.

[@sekritskworl-sekrit_studios]

Android store doesn't show a "MKII". Please advise

[@TimCorpus]

The app called TouchOSC with the recent updates is the new one. The one called TouchOSC Mk1 is the old one.

[@sekritskworl-sekrit_studios]

@@TimCorpus Thank you. I appreciate it. I will continue following the guide.

[@stevecocoz2868]

iphone android ???

[@babakashtari6470]

Great video but unfortunately it didn’t help me, I downloaded everything and done all you said but the app just would not connect to the PC, it would recognise the PC as a server but would not connect, tried everything, including firewall, antivirus, different cables, different ports, restarting, reinstalling. Gave up at the end. 😢

[@TimCorpus]

Bummer it's not working. I recommend the more recent video about TouchOSC basics, kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHu3qGuHiNqfaJo, this one here is a bit old now. You can also always contact Hexler for more info on the app with PC. I also recently did a video all about connection errors.

[@diegocano52]

I ca't run the Bridge, my computer is 64bits :/ Why all the .exe are for win32?

[@TimCorpus]

I recommend contacting the TouchOSC support team at Hexler, they would be able to help with that.

[@diegocano52]

@@TimCorpus Done! :)

[@GigaStudio]

its free or need lisence ?

[@TimCorpus]

The app is something like $7, the desktop version has a free trial.

[@chrisw1462]

You obviously recorded this on what seems like at least a 2k screen, then shrunk it down to fit the iPad screen next to it, _then_ re-encoded it to 1080. Not smart. The controls, especially in the document tree, are *TINY*. Expanding it to full on my 2k monitor they're not only tiny but blurry as well. Please consider setting the monitor you record from to 1920 x 1080. Or, obviously, just get a '1k' screen to do your KZbin demos on. I keep having to lean in to less than a foot from the screen to see what you're doing!

[@justrelax2294]

def not helping.

[@TimCorpus]

"def not helping" what? Are you running into a connection issue?