The Easiest Way to Record Your Synth (And Other Electronic Recording Tips) | Reverb

[@lucaskamal8094]

Justin Delay.... at Reverb? That’s awesome.

[@NeoBalkanacMan]

Just-in Delay ;)

[@CausticCatastrophe]

Without fail, every video he makes will have this comment.

[@dior096]

not his real name

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@@NeoBalkanacMan ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)

[@thecynth3820]

@Caustic I know right, we don't need a chorus!

[@williamscolaro1159]

A cool trick if you have MIDI setup: while recording your audio from the synth, arm an additional track with a midi input to record only the midi. This is useful so that if you decide later you want a different sound you can then output that midi performance back through the synth with a different sound on your synth and not have to complete another performance. Kind of similar to reamping guitar performances with a di box.

[@bhaskarville]

Could you explain this with a few steps? How would I create an additional track with a MIDI input?

[@M3333C]

Apollo twin doesnt have midi :(

[@ryangunwitch-black]

That’s exact what I thought this video was going to do. Lol

[@mikedegrazia]

Good idea, thanks!

[@epicsynthwave]

How does the midi signal travel from the synth to the computer if you're only connected via audio through the sound card?

[@MakeSomething]

The Reverb channel has been killin' it lately. Always great vids!

[@ricardochavez4036]

What a time to be a muscian everything you need to know is at our fingertips

[@mikeexits]

@@ricardochavez4036 At the same time people are lazier than ever and overwhelmed with options. That's where I've been stuck, lol.

[@losangulos]

Yeah, next video will be about how to turn on your computer

[@votremain]

​@losangulos yea this video was basic. But also necessary and useful for ppl starting out. Had to bring this comment back from the dead to say that

[@SexyPopple]

I have been searching KZbin to help me do exactly this and watched so many useless videos, this one was easy and was exactly what I needed to know. Thank you so much for this video

[@DMRobot101]

Thanks for the step-by-step and easily to follow instructions. I find some videos on KZbin assume you understand all the jargon related to interfaces, mixers and I/O...but us beginners have to search for hours trying to find the basic of the basics to get to "normal" level of understanding. I like it!

[@joseluque03]

This is ridiculously precise in everything I needed to know about how to arrange the set up I want. Everywhere was overcomplicating it. Thank you!

[@StevenMelin]

I’ve never considered using a mixer between synth & audio interface. Super useful tip, thanks!

[@blviking56]

Justin! Could you do a video explaining midi with synthesizers? That would be super helpful!

[@blviking56]

@Justin Delay Thank you man! You're awesome.

[@RichardDenRooyen1973]

would be nice to see how u manage MIDI and audio recording from the same machine at the same time, using again a mixer.... wondering how u will tackle eventually latency problems

[@iRedCraft]

Great Idea I have the same question

[@coltenmurray5314]

Has anyone found a video on this? Can't believe I'm having so much trouble figuring this out but i am

[@ConwayBob]

@@coltenmurray5314 -- This one is pretty good: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJa7pKqAf8iUqsU

[@Stweak]

i dont have a synth, i don't have any music instruments, but damn this guy seems like a really nice guy

[@checkmatenate]

HANDS DOWN THE BEST TUTORIAL I’VE SEEN YET!!! That stereo synth sounds incredible. I have an Apollo x8 and all I have is a vocal chain in it for an input lol.

[@Catonator]

I was very worried that my mixer-interface setup was overkill and that I should've gotten a bigger interface instead... Thanks for helping with that! I don't think many people actually talk about setting up your studio, just what you can have it. Good video!

[@gynka1996]

Justin is back!!!! Please give us more Justin Delay stuff

[@SDoylerrs]

gynka1996 his videos on John Carpenter and Stranger Things are what go me into Reverb

[@gynka1996]

@@SDoylerrs me too. I really liked Twin Peaks stuff

[@zztosha]

This was actually a very informative vid for someone who's brand new to all of this. Thank you !

[@Liz-cp4xl]

This is an EXTREMELY helpful video. Exactly what I needed. Thank you very much!

[@alecsv3906]

Out of all the guides I watched this was the most complete and easy to understand. Thank you!

[@jakeyboy2929]

Great tip on the mixer. Connecting all your synths to one mixer and having the mixer going to interface saves a lot of wires etc

[@Phillyfast]

I have a Behringer 12 channel mixer that I feed via XLR outputs into the XLR inputs of my M-Audio M Track Plus interface. Works like a charm. I keep just about all of my gear hooked up to it so I don't have to constantly plug and unplug when I'm recording different instruments.

[@AlexWhiteVideo]

Hey just wondering, you're pretty much only using XLR I/O for instruments that are mic'd right? Or is there some reason you prefer using XLR over line-level I/O

[@sranug]

This is exactly what I was looking for! Straight to the point, very easy explained, thank you.

[@jasonbeatty831]

What a great video, I love the step by step you give, helps people like me who have never really recorded at home on a laptop before. You are doing good work so, please keep it up.

[@an0va]

so excited to see Justin back on here! his videos were always the best

[@TheChromaKid]

This was super helpful! Thank you for slightly demystifying the madness that is audio equipment

[@geekag1]

Justin, I like your method of instruction: state a goal, explain stepwise, and summarize. No BS. Thank you for that. Now for the favor... I can't find any decent tutorials on the Korg Volca Drum. You could help lots of folks get on track, so to speak. Thanks again.

[@FilipLackovicMusic]

Very nicely explained, thank you! 🙂

[@Beloshytskiy]

this video is what I was looking for as a newbie to synthesizers and making electronic music. Thank you!

[@BCTGuitarPlayer]

I’ve got a long way to go yet, but you’ve help put me a few steps closer. Thanks!

[@raven_zoe]

Incredibly helpful video for a beginner. Very well done, well explained. Thanks Reverb! Keep it up!

[@RootinrPootine]

How would you know if you're a beginner?

[@ohheyitskevinc]

Nice simple walkthrough. I’d just add that using balanced TRS cables is also important for reducing noise vs unbalanced TS cables (unless the TS cable is short). Having long TS cables run from a synth to a mixer to a pedal to the interface near a bunch of electronics would sound like garbage by the time the DAW gets it. Just make sure though that the mixer supports balanced TRS inputs and outputs, because if it doesn’t - it won’t matter which cables you use - it’ll still be unbalanced. Also, patch bays are a good and cheap alternative to a mixer for multiple inputs from audio gear. Important to note that line out volume from synths can’t always be controlled - especially rack synths. Best run through a mixer in that scenario.

[@minisynthmaniac]

Most synths tend to have unbalanced outputs though... At least the ones I have

[@ohheyitskevinc]

@@minisynthmaniac if they’re unbalanced - shorter TS (or TRS if that’s what you already have) will be ok. Depends if there’s noise. If there is - ferrite chokes help lessen any interference noise. The “Behringer Hum Destroyer” also helps if the ferrite chokes don’t. They’re like $25 on Amazon.

[@noahkickback3034]

Curious on how a y cable would sound/work? A left and right from the keyboard to TRS into one channel on the interface?

[@raulmiranda737]

You just answered all of my recording questions. Thanks!

[@ZoeSummers1701A]

So helpful! The only thing I wish was discussed was how newer synths have a daw output over usb and how to use that too.

[@whiskeymike7364]

This was useful. I knew some, but not all that he was speaking of. Any time I learn something, I am happy. TY Justin.

[@dreg7305]

Needed a simple, clear explanation of this process. Much appreciated. Now I need to figure out how to get certain sounds from a synth. Cheers!

[@Moruial]

daaaamn That is just what I needed! Building my first syhtn set up right now, somebody gave me a nice 8 channel audio mixer, now, I just need to find a nice audio interface! Thank you for all the tips!

[@zxx371]

you have no idea how helpful this was, thank you

[@GunninRebel55]

Thank you for posting this. It really answered a lot of questions and opened a lot of things up for me in my recording process. Very helpful. Much appreciated!

[@unemployablegraduate]

I'm sorry but the words 'Apogee' and 'affordable' don't belong in the same sentence.

[@ianbarber2937]

You just said a sentence where they belong together.

[@festival3051]

@@ianbarber2937 lmao

[@losangulos]

@@ianbarber2937 and if you read it, the point remains

[@relikvija]

I like this guy, natural at explaining stuff

[@thecolorhero1078]

Thank you for breaking this down step by step

[@ekovv]

Never even thought to use a mixer like that, thank you so much.

[@nickpritchard7130]

Excellent video for beginners. Thanks for not mentioning connecting via midi as i am not there yet. Bravo !!!!

[@theoliviaarchives4794]

I run my synths through an old tube amp and it sounds awesome.

[@alchemynd]

This is a killer video about recording synths! You guys are amazing!!!!

[@LohPro]

a good rule of thumb for the right level to record, is that the waveform should be around 1/3 of the normal size of the recording window/channel (4:12 in this video shows that perfectly). to take it a step further, find a VU plugin, adjust it so that 0VU = -18dBFS. keep your "average" level for everything you record in around that level, while making sure your peaks are no higher than about -10dBFS / -12dBFS. this gives you about 10 to 12dB worth of "headroom" to work with for each track part, so that everything isn't smashing your Master channel (ie; never let your Master channel exceed 0dBFS & try to stay within -3 to -6dBFS max on the Master) i also like to record MIDI with all my audio. either use the MIDI I/O from your interface, or get a dedicated USB MIDI Interface (Motu, iConnectivity, etc.). Place everything on the right port & MIDI channel, then when you record... record the audio & MIDI together. you can then use that MIDI file to send to another synth or VST, or just keep it so you'll know what you played if someone asks lol

[@juliandelacalzada3031]

I didn't think I was gonna learn anything from this video, but the mixer in front of an audio interface idea is really smart! Great for recording jams too. I haven't mic-ed up a synth and amp yet, but I have a a peavy vyper VIP-2 that can act as an acoustic, electric, and bass guitar amp lol. I've used synths with it already and it does sound pretty good. Just gotta try recording that combo with a mix now.. That'll be my next experiment! Cheers Reverb!

[@russellredden8590]

This is the most helpful video on KZbin. Great work.

[@VCVRackIdeas]

Justin Delay is almost Vladislav Delay) I think is no need to tweak on board mixer EQ when you are recording your synth as a single track. Logic has great EQ and this enough for further sound manipulations. And if you will understand that you need this cutted low end in the mixing process - sadly low end has been completely lost by on board mixer EQ( I know that it's different approaches but I have such examples in my mixing engineer career... p.s but recording shimmer it's perfect!) it sounds nice and it's really create a texture from this synth!

[@GavinMorris1]

Love the way you explain things straight forwardly.

[@florencesee5805]

Thank you! Very informative especially for beginners. The step by step wiring info is great!

[@RecMirage]

Good video BUT these is one thing missing and that is the subject of latency. We do not have the technology to be able to actually record any music without latency hence anything you record into a computer will actually be off timing wise and require work to adjust for timing later on. Would be good to do a video on this thorn in the side of anyone working with a soundcard.

[@RecMirage]

@ghost mall incorrect. For one different synths and drum machines have different latency.

[@RecMirage]

@ghost mall I'm talking about drum machines like the TR-505, Synths Like the K1r etc You do realize latency can also be caused by the hardware gear itself right?

[@NickBurgess10]

This answers questions I didn’t even know I had yet

[@masseffect3922]

Thank you pal! I use a Focusrite 2i4 to record my synths

[@vznquest]

i like this guys presentation style. great info!

[@drinovixmusic]

im so happy now that i know i don't have to buy a new audio interface and i can just extend my ssl2+ with an affordable mixer , thank you bro

[@NicholasMonks]

Might also consider buying a Zoom H-Series Audio Recorder. It can serve as your interface. Then you also have a portable audio recorder with built in mics (you can add vocals or other mic'd sources), and multitrack ability on the unit itself (in case you don't have that laptop available), plus a small array of onboard effects (which are not stellar, but are good for scratching out ideas.) Plus, it can run on batteries or bus power over USB.

[@kaibeatsky7325]

QUESTION: Yamaha MGXU mixer already has UBS Audio interface. What is the purpose of recording it through Apollo Twin?

[@peinkill]

Usually the analog/digital conversión is much better on the audio interface because of the dedicated audio chip, not that great on mides, it's gonna work but not with the greatest sound tho

[@matienazemy1382]

That opening sequence was sick af 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@Guitarist888]

Thank fucking GOD for KZbin now days! Imagine the struggle without social media back then!

[@tribalrecordz8661]

i want to input sounds from a yamaha cs01 into my daw........can i do that using the same method in the first setup you showed

[@joshuamejia2496]

That Prophet 😍😍😍 , that's a big flex. Great video! Thanks

[@plazahotelmusic]

Really simple and easy to understand video - thanks

[@jamman6]

This is such an excellent video, thank you!

[@bsmith8166]

Can you do a video for using pedals with synths? How do I sync the synth with my DAW though??

[@megabugginout]

You are an amazing teacher.

[@ricardopineda8224]

Thank you, it is a great information you give us.

[@theoliviaarchives4794]

Synths with guitars pedals is probably some of the most fun you can have.

[@h.hristov]

If you can route the signal straight out of the Yamaha mixer into the computer then what's the point of having an audio interface between the two? I'm confused

[@PNOYY]

interface is required to route said signal, unless you know of a mixer that has midi/usb output (i dont) interface routes the signals, mixers generally mix/manipulate signals

[@robertdiloreto87]

thanks. perfect for what i wanted and very well explained

[@mikedegrazia]

Thanks for this video, i literally did this the other day and it was Godly. I was literally using the 402 vlz, i was using the eq and literally thought the same thought...its like a filter...glad to see i was right...

[@kenjidrake7809]

Hey I got a new Macbook pro 2018 and I am looking for an affordable usb c hub for music production. I got a pre sonus 1818vsl, a novation bassstation II and a midi keyboard to plug in. What would you recommend me get?

[@Staygoldfarms]

I figured this out but wanted to use synth plugins but they aren’t working.

[@gamepad3173]

sure you could get a bigger mixer, but for me it's a second 4 track which works. 4 more inputs, and a whole bunch more control, plus a pedal board.

[@dylanhughes4548]

Excellent video - so well explained.

[@Elite7555]

But couldn't I put the mono recording on the left or right channel? Maybe I don't get the stereo recording.

[@that_oingoboingo_fella]

I got it plugged in to GarageBand but I'm trying to add different tracks to make it "stereo" and the sound is only going to the left earphone. How can I fix it.

[@MisterWrightMusic]

It doesn't seem that the Minilogue seamelssly integrates with Ableton (or DAW). Are the setting changes required in the Minilogue itself?

[@tastelesstouch]

You can also buy a mixer that has usb connectivity so you can record multiple inputs to independent tracks in your daw

[@centralswitzerland]

Interesting video, especially the part about mixers and amps. For me the golden path is to record my synths through the AxeFx III, where I have all of these options without a lot of cabling and zero risk of damaging real amps. ;)

[@komozus4537]

Does it change anything if you directly route the mixer to your pc (if your mixer has USB) instead of putting the mixer through the AI ?

[@MisterExcelsior]

Dude this video helped me so much.

[@chigbungus5257]

How do i get rid of the hissing in the signal from the interface

[@keshavjagannath5854]

'Calls the apogee duet affordable' hmmm, sure sure.

[@ernestbuckley8671]

Thanks Justin. I would love to see a video in which you create drum sounds using a Moog Model D.

[@ernestbuckley8671]

Thank Justin, that worked!

[@greenchilaquiles]

Tutorial for recording synths on that tascam 4 track you showed early in the video

[@nyguezz]

Hi there, I really follow your videos to get more knowledge on these stuff :) here comes my newbie question: Considering I want to record on my laptop what I do with my synth, drum machine and guitar, and I do have only one active speaker. I am wondering if connecting the synth and drum machine to a mixer and then the speaker (sharing the same speaker through mixer) and after the mixer comes the audio interface to be able to record all these into my laptop using a DAW. Am I right? Thank you in advance.

[@austindize]

does that 2:09 which tip apply to the Digitone? there's a headphone out and a left and right output

[@darkcity7060]

Thanks just the info I was looking for!

[@m47kr3nt0n]

2:51 That is some move dude

[@lilwater9960]

very clear. thank you 👌🏾

[@Wartezimmer]

Nice base level tutorial video. Thumbs up

[@remuted8656]

Stupid question, but what if the audio interface has the pronged cables and no 3 inch input?

[@tijmen1949]

my audio signal is very weak, and yet clips. Any idea what could cause this? Using a Behringer audio interface + macbook pro, connected by USB.

[@zfatbcvxbthsbcv]

so what cables can I use? I was told to use instrument cables

[@DhrSchwanz]

Can you also use a 2x jack to a single male stereo cable and use only 1 input on your audio interface?

[@Rightly_Divided]

Is there any possible way to playback audio on my TV through USB from my synth to my computer?

[@_reallyjustinlikeig]

i connected my microkorg to fl studio this way when i first got it and for some reason it's not working anymore. i don't know why that is

[@Rafael-et6rn]

Amazing video! Thank you so much!

[@SocialGore]

Doesn't the Prophet-6 output at consumer level (-10dbV)? Don't you need a line driver?

[@stevefitzherbert]

so for pedals: synth to pedals to audio Interface to pc. right?

[@brianboyer6801]

I am interested in several units in sequence with a MIDI controller and multitrack recording from audio interface or mixer as an audio interface.

[@BplexOnline]

i did it and the sound comes out. but how to record on my FL studio program with the sounds i have in my synthetizer?

[@BobIrving2]

Thanks for this aimed at n00bs. We need the help!