Singular Sound MIDI Maestro - Aeros Mode Walk Through for Live Looping

[@TimLoopsUK]

What everyone into looping has been waiting years for. You’ve totally nailed it. 💥

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

Thanks for the kind words Tim!🙂

[@stevenjacobsen4260]

This is so cool I love you guys Singular Sound Rocks. I was in a band for almost ten years, I played lead guitar and sang lead vocals. I was always more of a guitar player than a singer but I learned how to use my voice. With the band I was limited and always had to slow my chops down because the guys couldn’t play on my level yet which was cool because we were all friends and had a great time but as a guitarist and learning certain abilities and techniques you want to show your full potential. So I couldn’t have my cake and eat it too but I was cool with that. You guys at Singular Sound have given guys like me a chance to show my true potential with out having to rely on anyone else except yourself and your equipment. I can write and record a song exactly like it was intended and don’t have to cut myself off at the knees this amazing equipment gives me the ability to rock how I want in the speed and time I want and sound like I’m doing it with a live band . Incredible and so excited to start my solo musical journey. Thanks Guys keep up the good work. 🇺🇸🎸🇺🇸😎🤘

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

These are the best comments to read. So glad you could take full advantage of why we do this in the first place. Keep rockin' Steven!!

[@DavidPackouz]

Thanks for checking out the video!

[@tomcaron9113]

The Aeros and Beat Buddy are the first devices I’ve found helpful with song development and creation. Love ‘em. There is a learning curve and different operations and terminology but it works. Once the import ability is available, it will dominate the market. Make your changes in a DAW, load back in for performing.

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

Thanks for the kind words! This means everything for us. :)

[@rickthestick8]

Great products with amazing integration!

[@fourbeatmusic]

Looping made easy!!!!!

Best and definitive loop !! 😍

[@damianclarkson]

Do you have any plans to integrate these into 1 uber device? would be amazing to have a looper with beat buddy built in so everything is running together in 1 simple unit and 1 screen. If you could add trio+ style bass patterns calculated from your loop and an sdrum style rhythm input/pads then you would have the GOAT looper board :) and your store could sell bass patches!

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

Thanks for the comment! This is something we're planning to design for the next model.

[@damianclarkson]

@@SingularSoundOfficial awesome! Can't wait

[@3DpastorDOTblogspot]

Seems like a good time for this now - aka a “Sheeran X” killer. @@SingularSoundOfficial

[@fvillarrealg]

I do worship on my church only with my guitar and would like to have backtracks with more instruments. As as option I could use an mp3 pre-recorded but I lost the flexibility to extend or short the song as required. I think that the combination of BB and Aeros Loop could be good having the tracks and parts recorded in advance. I have not found a video yet of somebody using pre-recorded parts on Aeros Loop, I am wondering if somebody can point me to a video using this feature, if it is on a worship environment could be better. Thank you in advance!

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

Hey Felipe! We will have some videos coming out about using backing tracks on the Aeros very soon! For now, you can check out our forum where we explain how to do this: forum.singularsound.com/t/aeros-firmware-5-0-x/31110

[@Brennansingular]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@frankardos4211]

If we could change song parts that have different drum beats/tempos etc.......we could write actual songs that aren't so sterile. I believe this looper allows you to do that with this midi tool. I hope!!

[@EshockT]

This is mostly demonstrated at 9:45 However, master tempo change would have to be triggered.

[@marcseal]

can the menu stay on select a part mode without going back to main menu after selecting a part? I.e 1 button part changing through a whole live song arrangement?

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

The part selection menu stays the same after you activate a new part.

[@tomshevorymusic2724]

It would be convenient to have the possibility of moving from BB to Aeros mode and back via, say, a double tap or hold tap. That would make it easier to switch back and forth on the fly and avoid having to have to MMs, one set to each mode.

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

Hi Thomas, you can hold down the bottom left and bottom middle switches at the same time to return to the main menu. Then, you can select between the modes hands free doing it this way.

[@tomshevorymusic2724]

@@SingularSoundOfficial Great. Thank you!

[@scoobysienna]

how about using external hardware? instead of a midi controller.how can i use all above with somma cosmos drift

[@arifturgan]

Can we program tempo to increse or decrease by 5 bpm ( not +1 -1 ) ,,,, can we go to metronome by one button ... thanks

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

We might consider doing this in a future update

[@arifturgan]

@@SingularSoundOfficial yuppppii

[@MrRayinsf]

Good stuff. I will be back with money!

[@Garretsings]

Hi. Can you import pre-recorded wav audio into the Aeros in different tracks via SAD card?

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

Not yet but you can use any of the inputs to record the wav files sounds into the unit. We hope to build this feature soon.

[@Garretsings]

@@SingularSoundOfficial thank you, yes that would be a great update. Boss allow it from tone central, also can import and export wav from the Boss app to the looper

[@lemonpulpmusic]

I'd scoop this up in a heartbeat but I just wish all the functionality of the aeros could be accessed from the midi maestro. It seems redundant that you have to still use the aeros to record the next track. Would be cool if I could put the aeros / bb somewhere away from the action and just focus on one pedal for all.

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

Hey Chris, this feature is already available via MIDI on 4.3.1 - you can download the most recent MIDI Maestro update here! www.singularsound.com/pages/support

[@llaugercastillo]

Hi. Can i use a midi splitter if i want to have 2 midi maestros one for the BB and the other for the aeros so that way i can have midi maestros set for both pedals simultaneously?

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

Hi there, thanks for this question. You can do the following: MM1 ---> BB (MIDI Out setting) ---> MM2 (MIDI input) ---> ALS (MIDI In). The MIDI splitter won't be necessary. We've tested this signal routing and it does work.

[@llaugercastillo]

@@SingularSoundOfficial thanka for answering. I know that way works but the thing is while im in a song it will be either one way or the other and i will have to be bending down to press the button to change from als to bb modes what would be great is that if while im playing a song i can control both BB and ALS at the same time with 2 MM respectevly. The way you tell me will be either one or the other.

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

@@llaugercastillo just edit the response on the previous comment. The first MM will be on BeatBuddy mode and the second on Aeros mode so you don't have to bend down to change the modes during a song.

[@jojojiles]

Can you program the Midi Maestro to simultaneously trigger the Aeros and a different drum machine/synth/sampler, like an MPC One for instance?

[@DavidPackouz]

Yes you can can program it to send up to 8 midi messages at the same time

[@jojojiles]

@@DavidPackouz Thank you for the prompt reply! Full disclosure, I have the Aeros and it's a really great, fun & inspiring product, and I'm looking to integrate it with a full fledged sampler. I saw/heard in the video that there will be a video coming out soon in regards to the customizable app for the MM. But in regards to the app, I have read the 1st iterations of it may have been a bit buggy and/or were not super user friendly. I just want to make clear that idk if this is true from first hand experience as I have not used it myself. But I was wondering if the app has been recently updated, or if not, if there are plans to do so? Also, I was wondering if there will be a midi implementation chart forthcoming for the Aeros? Thanks again for the reply and the work that you do; it seems you are really trying to listen to your customers needs with updates and I highly respect that.

[@jojojiles]

@@DavidPackouz Hi, I received a notification on my phone about a reply to the above inquiries, but for some reason it isn't here in the comment stream, and I was only able to read the first line or so of the reply in the notification. If possible, please post reply again. Thanks!

[@bobwassell]

@@DavidPackouz Hello Dave, I just purchase the whole "trinity" LOL. is there any documentation on putting msb / lsb commands? I'm not familiary with that. thank you!

[@LuckyGallopsNC]

When the Maestro selects a previously recorded song on the Aeros and everything is connected as shown, does it (or is there a way to) launch the Beatbuddy into the drumbeat/bpm used to create the song on the Aeros? I hope that question makes sense.

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

You can access the BB mode on the MM and then access the BPM created to that song. You can change the mode hands-free by pressing the lower middle and right buttons together. You can also hold down the BB for a few seconds and it will go into tap tempo mode and access the BPM to the song.

[@LuckyGallopsNC]

@@SingularSoundOfficial Got it. Let me take a moment to say I absolutely love the Aeros and BeatBuddy. I’ve had the BeatBuddy for a year and the Aeros for 2 months or so. The MIDI Maestro would solve a ton of the “it would be cool if” scenarios that come up when playing live. Absolutely love what you guys are doing! Keep up the great work!

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

@@LuckyGallopsNC thank you for the kind words!

[@travisdrewmusic]

I love the look and potential of the midi maestro together with the looper. The only thing holding me back from switching over from my headrush is the lack of loop fx. I love using the fade out feature on the HRLB. Are you guys working on bringing that stuff in? The midi maestro would enable it to be sooo powerful and easy to use!

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

Hi Travis, thanks for the comment. We just release a new feature on the Aeros that automates fade in/out on any track. Check out the video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJK5YWyHZc5og9k

[@travisdrewmusic]

@@SingularSoundOfficial thanks! I saw this video after writing the comment!

[@logicalconclusion3180]

Hello what amp you recomend I have spider 3 amp docent sound good thanks

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

You will need a full range amp in order to get the best sound quality possible. A PA or studio monitors work great.

[@tonydrake821]

How about midi cc messages to control the volume of the tracks from a control surface. Is that possible, or in the pipeline?

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

We’re working on a new MIDI implementation and we hope to have it ready in the next few weeks. This will allow us to add a mixer control commands moving forward.

[@michaelolaleye5215]

I hear there is an update of functionality coming out for the midi maestro, especially for the beatbuddy functionality. Is this true and if so, when and what to expect please?

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

The Midi Maestro is fully compatible with the BeatBuddy. Check the video in the description.

[@michaelolaleye5215]

Singular Sound Am amazed at your reply, as it did not relate to the questions asked. Please can you attempt reading my questions again and reply relevantly?

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

@@michaelolaleye5215 we're finalizing the iOS app for the MIDI Maestro custom mode and we're hoping to have ready in a few days. The android app is available and which allows you to make your own custom mode. The BeatBuddy and Aeros mode functionalities are now available on the Midi Maestro.

[@michaelolaleye5215]

Singular Sound Thanks for your reply, but l’ll ask my questions differently in case I confused you the first time. I own a Beatbuddy pedal and a midi maestro, I have interest in just the 2 working together: 1. Is there any plans to update/upgrade/improve/expand the functionality of the two working together? If so, what are the revisions/enlargement to be expected, and when to expect them, please?

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

@@michaelolaleye5215 this question brings many range of possibilities. Can you specify the functionality that isn't able to do yet?

[@jaareda9940]

What sound app were you using for the synth sounds on your iPad?

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

We were using the Moog app. ;)

[@tomshevorymusic2724]

One other quick question: Is see that it's possible to enter multiple midi commands for one button press, is it possible to program a button for multiple functions? eg. double tap to stop BB. Other midi controllers seem to offer this Btw, I love Singular products. I've tried other loopers and drum machines, and Singular has the best, most user friendly, options.

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

Thanks for the kind words. You can program a custom mode or the MM using our app. Feel free to join us on our forum to get additional insights on how you can use our setup. forum.singularsound.com/

[@tomshevorymusic2724]

Thx. I'll do that.

[@kylew706]

I have both but without the app to set up the MM they’re both just sitting there... $1,000 just sitting waiting for an app.. please come out soon 🙏🏼

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

Hi there, the app is already out for android and iOS devices. You can find it in the download section on our website. singularsound.com/product/midi-maestro/

[@steveneudy]

Am I missing something or do you have to bend over and use a tool to hit the mode button in order to control the BeatBuddy and the Aeros? I hope I'm confused because this would mean you would need two Maestros to have full control over both pedals when playing live simply because there is no other way to switch modes. I didn't see a video on custom modes yet but if this is the case is there a way to create a custom mode so I can control both units without interrupting my performance?

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

Hi there, thanks for this comment. You can switch between modes by holding the bottom left and bottom center bottoms at the same time. This command will take you to the modes menu. You can have two MM's and have the complete functions for both units (BeatBuddy and Aeros). Here's a video from one of our customers using multiple MM's : kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5mzkGWYateFkLM

[@steveneudy]

@@SingularSoundOfficial excellent. thanks for the quick response!

[@jluizcomercial]

Preciso de assistência técnicas para meu beatbuddy aqui no sul só Brasil. Pode me informar?

[@MikaelLewisify]

If you’re not using the beat buddy, but instead recording your own percussion, is it possible to keep that percussion while recording a new part? For example, could I go from a verse to a chorus and still have the percussion remain the same on both parts?

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

Hey Mikael, yes, you could do several things 1. You could use a CC113 value 101-106 to change parts only on the Aeros 2. Set the BeatBuddy to only listen on channel 1 while the Aeros is listening to all channels and send some transition commands only to channel 2 to only affect Aeros. 3. Turn off the transition via MIDI on the BeatBuddy.

[@MikaelLewisify]

@@SingularSoundOfficial I think you’ve misunderstood the question. I’m not using a beat buddy at all. I’m recording my own hand percussion.

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

@@MikaelLewisify Apologies, in that case, you can lock the track, but then that track will be in all available parts. Here is a video showing you how to lock a track on the Aeros. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2POfauGZb-rjpY

[@MikaelLewisify]

@@SingularSoundOfficial thank you. That’s exactly what I was looking for!!

[@grumpyoldmanracing]

Be super careful about the latest firmware update. I had my areos hooked up to my PB when I updated and if froze on the flash screen. Took me a bunch of time to hard rest before I could use it again. I'm still not convinced it will work properly.

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

Hi Tim, this was a problem with our server but that has been fixed now. You should be able to update the unit just fine. Email us at [e-mail] if you have any trouble.

[@richardmhaa6538]

Someone stated that with the maestro and Aeros , serial sync....i.e. One track is for a short groove only while the other 5 tracks are adding on...Is this true. I love my boomerang lll and side car but would love to have 6 tracks also...like the Aeros does

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

This feature will be called "Locking Tracks" and should be ready in a few weeks. One cool trick we've seen by users is to record the first track (percussion loop) in multiple song parts for 1 or 2 bars and have it available throughout multiple song parts.

[@richardmhaa6538]

@@SingularSoundOfficial They call that trick...Serial Sync

[@Speedrock1987]

Jesus Christ, the Bluetooth/app combi is terrible. Won't connect most of the time, and when it does and I want to connect it to send some changes the app says reached time out for scan. Paid a lot of money for a thing (midi maestro) that won't do easily what I need it to do. Very frustrating. Will you guys fix this any time soon? It's not like its a new device or anything. Found out that it will connect when you press write while bluetooth is off on the maestro and while the phone app is searching you need to press the bluetooth button and hope it will work. Very specific. Also I tried to make a button momentary by making a preset on the press of the button and than a preset to reverse that on the release of that button but it won't seem to work, Any ideas on that?

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

Hi there! Remember you don’t need to connect your phone to the MM using his phone’s Bluetooth settings. The app will connect to your phone once you try to upload the mode if the MM is in pairing mode. If you’re trying to connect your phone to the MM it may connect sometimes but then writing the modes will not work. Feel free to email us at [e-mail] if you have any additional questions or join us on our forum.

[@Speedrock1987]

@@SingularSoundOfficial yeah not always true. Lots of times I pair and when the blue light stays on it wont write. I need to first try to write and then press pair to make it work......

[@iroelperez]

Hi. Can you import pre-recorded audio into the Aeros in different tracks? If so, how many Gbs/Hours do I get up to?

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

You can record anything using any of the inputs into the Aeros. The recording time per song is 30 minutes mono / 15 minutes stereo. Using the internal storage is 3 hours mono / 1 1/2 hours stereo and with a 32 GB SD Card (not included) : 48 hours mono / 24 hours stereo.

[@Garretsings]

@@SingularSoundOfficial so you cannot import pre-recorded wav files into the tracks via SD card?

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

@@Garretsings not yet. You can use any of the inputs to record the wav sound files.

[@randommuiscchannel1049]

Need tempo mapping between the BB and Aeros! When I select a song in the Aeros, the BB should have the same tempo. Not totally hands free

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

Hey there, this has been implemented onto the Aeros from our latest firmwares! Be sure to update you Aeros to our current firmware 5.1.1.

[@randommuiscchannel1049]

Awesome!! @@SingularSoundOfficial