X32/M32 MultiTrack Recording AND Virtual Soundcheck | Tracks Live

[@AllamHouse]

*** NOTE *** Please make sure you save your scene on the console BEFORE you update firmware. Your current settings per channel will be cleared. You can reload your scene after update, but make sure to save your scene before updating.

[@metootube30]

scenes saved from an older firmware can be reloaded after the update with a more recent firmware ?

[@77formula]

Yes! Ask me how I know. Lol I had start from scratch when I updated mine before I saved anything.

[@Jason_Robinson_Music]

I learned this the hard way… the new firmware deleted everything!! I did save all my scenes to a USB drive but the new firmware would not recognize that there was anything on the USB… I ended up having to download Behringer X32 Edit software onto a computer, then upload my saved scenes to it, then export it back to the mixer from the Edit App…. It took me many phone calls and a loong time to figure it out.

[@ivan.bucher]

What about Presets? What happens to them?

[@SavedPulley]

Brother this was truly a blessing. We literally are able to multitrack out live now thanks to this amazing instructional. The software was a true blessing as well. We truly thank God for you recording this and hope this gets to you! God bless you my brother

[@AllamHouse]

Thanks for the encouragement and blessings.

[@PanRider939]

I've been using Tracks Live in X32 for over two years, it's made such a difference to my mixing, and overall familiarity with the console. Anyone I talk to using a X32/M32, read my lips, get Tracks Live going.. It's easy to use and such a brilliant way to improve your craft.

[@AllamHouse]

I couldn’t agree more.

[@scotttreske9737]

Thank you so much Allam House! I've looked everywhere for more clarity on this and found little to nothing that had helped...until your video. Just the walk-thru has tremendously helped me and my production team for my church!

[@AllamHouse]

Awesome. Thanks for the encouragement.

[@rasgrace3411]

Give thanks Allam House. I never knew about tracks live until today when I was searching for videos about live streaming using the X32. I have registered onto the Waves forum, downloaded the software and I am surely gonna try it out. In our band we have the X32 rack and we surely gonna try this out. Thanks a great deal for the video.

[@benediktstromer8558]

Thank you for the great video and also thanks for still answering every individual question in the comment section. You really helped out so many sound guys!

[@AllamHouse]

Thanks for the encouragement.

[@SimpleRanch]

You rock! Thanks bro. I love coming to your channel and you answering my questions with simplicity.

[@AllamHouse]

Thanks for the encouragement.

[@dariuszhurkaa4328]

Thank you so much. Greetings from Poland. Your movies are very helpful in working in our community of the House of God. Good work !

[@AllamHouse]

Thanks for the encouragement. It’s amazing how God can use technology to educate his people to further the Gospel.

[@DouglasCouto1984]

The note about the preamp being the only thing that the signal hits before it goes into the DAW is very helpful. This further validates that I've been doing my gain staging incorrectly.

[@AllamHouse]

Good job pulling out the small details... and continuing to enhance your skills. I discuss gain structure and some of the common challenges in this video here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4PNgWZ_gKuZp68

[@NoteKeys]

What portion of the video was this?

[@66fitton]

You can change the routing so that the signal out of the card IS post fader and includes eq and dynamics. I changed mine for recording so I could use some shelving on certain mics. Drew Brashler did a video on how to change it.

[@BoHunter2010]

Thank you! I have been frustrated trying to accomplish this very thing. I am using Traction 7 for my DAW and the best I could do was get the DAW mix to play back on 2 channels on the X32. The REC / PLAY feature and the Input settings (along with a tweak in Tracktion) is what will do the trick. As you were talking about the Play / Rec option, I was already thinking that I would forget about it and not have any sound for practice on Sunday morning!! Great callout. Thanks again!

[@AllamHouse]

I’m glad it was helpful

[@ojejeekasnego5978]

Thank you for this great video, i am a beginner and i find your video to be very helpful, God bless you

[@AllamHouse]

Thanks for the encouragement.

[@tylrbass]

Thanks for the video! I love virtual sound check and any kind of 'offline' programming is the best. I don't have to go all the way to my rehearsal space to try some new routing or to refine my channel strips, stream mix, etc.

[@AllamHouse]

Yes, this is just one benefit of living in the digital world.

[@benchavarria]

great video!! thanks for that one tip of turning things back on from play to rec!! lol

[@AllamHouse]

I’m glad you found a little nugget in this video.

[@wrightjustin08]

Great video. This will be super helpful! Thankyou!

[@dwaynearthur1476]

Great Video , helps in a pinch to quickly record while before thinks get hectic .

[@AllamHouse]

Thanks for the encouragement.

[@CCR-dn1nj]

SWEET...still learning some of the updates in 4.0. That's a beauty for sure

[@ImaniFamilyChurch]

Thank you for sharing you are such an asset in The kingdom. The church is getting better.

[@KrebzJunior]

I really love this lesson sir.... Thanks for putting this out. God bless💞💯🤸

[@johnpeter4472]

This is such a helpful video thank you so much

[@AllamHouse]

Thanks for the encouragement. Let me know if you have other questions.

[@robertsmith8376]

Juts found this video. much appreciated

[@AllamHouse]

Let me know if you have other questions. Here is another video that talks through the virtual soundcheck settings kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXrLnX56Zt-Vfs0

[@kirks1031]

This helps! Thank you very much AllamHouse!

[@thehillisburning2637]

very helpful video,thank's a lot mate!

[@takaliuang]

Thank you Allam! I am now using Reaper to record all 32 channel with my M32R console. It works well! My question, some of the track has really low level audio input, my question...if I increase the gain knob (on the console), will it affect to the level chanel on the console (will make the overall level on LR output increase as well). Can I set it separately? We have no congregation, so I use the Main LR on MIDAS connected to Video Mixer for streaming.

[@AllamHouse]

Yes, you want to set the gain properly and it will impact everything (house, stream, multitracks). Here is a video I posted that talks about gain structure and it’s impact. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4PNgWZ_gKuZp68

[@acidstorm001]

Made the mistake of not checking the recording input, as I was using the S32 on my X32 compact to record a live show, nothing but blank files. It's ok though, since the bass player decided he'd rather be wasted than play well, so I can't feel too badly about missing the recordings. It would be nice when you use the Utility section to Globally change everything to AES50 including your recording inputs! Granted it's totally my fault, but this would be nice in case you forget to set the recording inputs from local to AES50. Now that I know, I can't wait to record. Also managed to get a San Disk Extreme U3 class 10 128GB card to work with the SD slot 1. I haven't tried slot 2 with it yet, but I'm sure it would work as well. The only catch to getting the card to work is to format it to FAT32 using a program on your laptop or PC, since the included utility on the board may not support anything higher than the 32GB they officially support. With the board in 16 channel mode, I can get over 10 hours worth of recording time on that 128GB card. Easily capture a whole night of bands playing on one card... so long as you set the recording inputs correctly!

[@AllamHouse]

This is great advice. Thanks for sharing with the community.

[@adaaudioofficialchannel]

Hello there, I want to ask, can m/x32 read 256gb SanDisk extreme u3? I wonder if the console has the capabilities to write and read 256gb, because I usually record almost all 32ch for more than 5hours

[@djazz0]

We use Reaper to do multitrack recording at church. It's very easy to set up routing. You can also set it to record in FLAC, to save storage space (vs WAV) :)

[@AllamHouse]

Reaper is a great DAW. I personally use Presonus StudioOne Pro, but if people are just trying to record tracks and play them back in the console I promote TracksLive because it is free. Reaper is the next best thing due to minimal cost, but that is why I use TracksLive.

[@djazz0]

@@AllamHouse I was looking at TracksLive, and it seems like a simple solution for this purpose. However, on the page there's this note: "Please note: Development of Tracks Live has been discontinued. Tracks Live is still compatible with the systems listed on the Support tab below. On newer systems, REAPER 6.0 is qualified by Waves for multitrack recording and playback via the SoundGrid Driver." Heh... (I also like that Reaper is cross platform, it works on Linux, which I use at home)

[@AllamHouse]

That is a good point.

[@Ztiredeul]

Thanks a lot for the informative video! Ist there also a way of recording a session including all the eq and compression etc. and also the x32 - fx? That would be great! Thank you. Regards Matthias

[@AllamHouse]

There is a trick using the P-16 channels that (with the correct routing) allows you to send signals into a DAW and include the onboard channel strip from the X32. You are limited to 16 channels at a time, but it might fit your needs. I don’t currently have a video about this, but maybe I can make one soon as this has come up a bit recently.

[@Ztiredeul]

@@AllamHouse Cool. Please show us!

[@66fitton]

@@Ztiredeul Drew Brashler has the video out

[@VinnyODowd]

Thanks for your efforts to put this together and detail how to set it up. I do have a question I do have one question I hope you can help me with. In your demo, you mention using 4.0 firmware. We have an X32 with 4.0.2 installed on the board. When I look at the routing menus, there is no play or record option like you demonstrated. Do you had any input on what we may be experiencing?

[@AllamHouse]

It is on version 4.0 and later. You will find it in the Routing > Input. It is the right-most encoder. ‘Rec’ is for normal service. ‘Play’ is for virtual playback from the computer.

[@markbortnovsky9134]

Thank you, very helpful!

[@jonahlawson]

Great video man

[@jamesnjoroge8578]

You are a good teacher. So once I record the tracks, I can use them to eq channels for live mix.

[@AllamHouse]

That’s exactly right. Swap your inputs from Rec to Play and you can work with everything on the board in an isolated fashion to refine your sound for your stream.

[@66fitton]

That's the whole idea behind this and he never really mentioned it! lol The band can do one song then go eat and you can do soundcheck!

[@DavidMend18]

Allam, thank you so much for making this video.. I took a look at the user setting but was not able to determine how you routed the Main L & R signals to the Card Out. Would it be possible to show the exact steps you took for this routing. Thanks in advance

[@AllamHouse]

If you are on V4.0 or later you can use the USER out section to custom build some routing. You can then select this output routing setup on the card section of the routing area. This video here is not the exact answer, but it might point you in the right direction since it deals with a bunch of routing setup. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJOZn5p6d9qUeqc

[@DavidMend18]

@@AllamHouse Thanks, I will check out the linked video

[@GeneralKruII]

Hey man, What did you do at 9:14 to get the audio into the DAW. I followed everything you did, step by step, but i don’t get an audio input in tracks live. (The Mac mini i am using recognizes the input from the x32 card, and I am also able to play audio from tracks live on my x32) Do you, by any chance have any idea on what i can do?

[@AllamHouse]

First thing to check is this security setting. This video covers both Windows and MAC. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXOrqX-En8iNsNE

[@FreedomChurchDE]

Hey Dave! Tripped across this video; very useful. How did you setup the Main L/R and Stream L/R to be recorded in the DAW? We use Logic and saving the multitracks would be useful for training and developing our sound engineers. Thanks- Jorge

[@AllamHouse]

The first thing to keep in mind is that you can only run 32 tracks across USB so if you are currently recording all 32 inputs you will need to pick a few to not record. I usually go into Routing > Card and set 25-32 as User Outs. Then, in Routing > User > Outputs I set 25-28 to match my inputs and then set 29/30 for Stream Outputs and 31/32 for Main LR output. This will grab those signals and send them into your DAW.

[@stunflower7846]

Great video - super useful feature! Quick question - when you route the tracks back into the X32 while in 'play' mode do you have the ability to change the gain? I'm only getting an option for trim? Thanks

[@AllamHouse]

True gain control is only allocated for the preamp on the console (or stage box). When flipping to a virtual soundcheck across USB or SD card (on the X-Live card) you can use the gain knob and this will impact digital trim. This increase or decrease will be reflected when you go back to the normal setting for live inputs so your efforts will be retained.

[@stunflower7846]

@@AllamHouse thanks so much for the quick response. Really appreciate it. All the best to you!

[@antoniocarlosribeironeto7444]

Hello Allan, tks for the video. But, I dont know why, does not work. I did exactly step by step. In the 9:13 min video, when you delete and start with you micropone, I did exactly the same and I don't have signal on track. I could hear a click and your channel 32 works. On my case, nothing happened. I was using my wireless plugged on digital snaker. could you help me? If you prefere talk private, I can send my phone number. my meters on the board is okay, in the screen the program no.

[@AllamHouse]

If you are on a Windows machine you will need to install the X-USB driver, if you are on a Mac it will not need a driver. Also, there are some security settings you might need to change which I explain in this video here (both Windows and Mac) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXOrqX-En8iNsNE

[@NoteKeys]

Great video. Question though. I've recorded a rehearsal using Traktion Waveform, but on playback, some channels are extremely loud and others are extremely quiet. All levels on the DAW were left at unity gain. What could be the problem?

[@AllamHouse]

This would be a representation of your gain structure per channel. Many people set their gain according to what they need in their room and then realize they have very little signal coming into their console (and then their monitors and DAW). The video below discusses the issue and my recommended approach. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4PNgWZ_gKuZp68

[@tonylancer7367]

So I have a question regarding this type of setup. I want to run two DAWs (Ableton running loops and Logic for recording Logic Pro and doing vocal tuning). Yes, I shouldn't do it, *BUT* it's a proof of concept that I've been pondering about for a while. All inputs are local, but Logic returns back the tuned vocals for the audience/house, loops/stems/backing tracks run into the house but are also recorded into Logic. I've been fiddling with the routing settings on the X32 and I can't nail it, I know it's possible, just don't know how. It would be easier on the Mac because I can use something like SoundFlower/BlackHole and route between them, but again it's not so clear. Do you have any tips? 😅

[@AllamHouse]

So here are a few things to think about that might adjust your approach. 1) The console can only attach across USB to one computer to manage inputs/outputs. Most people running a basic Ableton rig will have two outputs (Click and tracks) and send the headphone out of this computer into a stereo DI box which allows them to plug these inputs into regular XLR inputs on the console. You can go more advanced and get a Focusrite interface that offers four outputs or a Moto that offers eight outputs, but that is a more complicated setup. 2) Using Step 1 as a guide to get click and tracks into the console you now have the USB to run Logic for recording and vocal processing. 3) Depending on the computer you are using (and its' location in your venue) it may be more efficient to pick one DAW to do everything and go across USB. ROUTING SETUP; The Basic setup with two DAWs would have your Ableton rig using a DI and coming in like any other input. Your Logic rig using USB. You would utilize the USER INPUTS section to determine which inputs come from a preamp and which come from USB return (vocals). Your CARD tab would send all your inputs to the card. Your DAW would use some version of Sub Outs to determine the routing for getting your vocals back into the console. Keep in ind you Do Not want your main mix in Logic turned up or routed to any output otherwise it could be coming back into your console. The Basic setup with one DAW would be similar in that you would use the USER INPUTS to map your desired click, tracks and vocals into the console from the DAW. You would want to make sure that you have your DAW outputs set appropriately for the items going back into the console and confirming your main DAW mix is not sneaking into the console in any way. There are a lot of details to get right when setting this up. I have linked a video below that might offer you the concepts to work with but if you want to work together I do offer one-on-one consultations. If you want to explore that route please fill out the contact card on my website at sound.allamhouse.com Video Link - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2fHp56DmcSno9k

[@Walshy36]

Hay Allam Im also struggling to get this right. I have followed your tutorial exactly as you said and I am still unable to receive any signal from the tracks live program like you did at 9:13 . The only thing I did that is different compared to what you did was I set up the inputs to Local 1-32 (you did Aes50 1-32). I have tracks live 1.3 Behringer X32 4.02 Do you have any idea on how to fix it ?

[@AllamHouse]

Typically it is a security setting on your computer. Here is a short video that covers both MaC and Windows for the common issue. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXOrqX-En8iNsNE

[@ralphgomez9006]

HI and thanks for the great video. Just wondering...Is it possible to record to the usb thumb drive and the SD X-Live expansion at the same time?

[@AllamHouse]

Yes, the USB slot on top of the console is a standard 2-track recorded and has selectable settings if you hit the view button right next to it. The X-USB card on the back is designed to offer the multitrack capability which could be setup to just do the same as the USB slot on top if desired.

[@refuge.churchfortmyers]

Awesome Video.. Tanks for doing these videos.... Anyways my questions is i am able to record and play back... when i play back the Main fader does nothing... also i am noticing that it is not going to any of the Busses i have set up... am i doing something wrong.. not sure where to look. thanks for everything

[@AllamHouse]

This is interesting. In theory, if your inputs are the only thing that change (from REC to PLAY) then everything should work the same. Double check that you are not sending all of your multitracks to the individual input channels and NOT all to input 1/2 of the console.

[@TheSparkster112]

@@AllamHouse I will double check... but i can see all the channels I recorded are appearing on the same. CH 1 appears on CH1 and CH 20 is CH 20 i can see the input on those individual channels... it just weird... Thinking so many people have done stuff over the years that I just need to save a scene and default the X32 then reload that scene... basically starting over... Maybe?

[@AllamHouse]

Sometimes it is worth a fresh start. You can use the library (on the console) to store your EQ/comp settings for each input. Then Dona reset and get the basic workflow functioning, then reload the settings one at a time and make sure everything continues to work.

[@StuartJrBarrett]

Hi Dave. Thanks for the video. Is there a way to multitask without using a computer? Maybe an SD card?

[@AllamHouse]

I saw your other comment and just replied to it. I will post the same answer here in case someone has the same question while looking at this video. If you have the Behringer X32 you will need to upgrade to the X-Live card which allows for multitrack recording directly to SD cards. If you have the Midas M32 it will come with this card already installed. Outside of those options, you will need to use a DAW to record. If you are just going for a basic record and playback, you might look at Trackslive which is a free download from Waves and it is a very basic DAW that would be a direct replacement for the SD card concept if you need this soon.

[@StuartJrBarrett]

@@AllamHouse thank you!

[@Timetofly8888]

"that's a little Tip from some of us that have done it all too many times" Jesus, I lost count of how many time I have to set up an XL4 and outboard dynamics, FX, blind as a starting point etc , especially at festivals to get it right in the first 10 bars of the bands first song using only Gain to start with so instruments could actually be heard, ignoring the audible mess! By song 2, i had Vocals and Drums Dialed in where they kinda need to be, Cymbals, Snare n Kick first priority - keep in mind, just to be heard in a ROUGH mix. By song 3 i had Bass and Gat at a level that was a good starting point including Guitar lead break patch changes so the Guitar man can do his Widdly Widdly, Wow wow , "Im the lead Guitarist" Moments without cutting of the heads of the first 7 rows! By song 4 id got BV's and keys happily where I wanted them. Song 5, now Id start polishing a turd using EQ , creative Dynamic Processing, with expensive outboard Dynamic processors on the Inserts etc ... By the last chorus on the last song on thier 2nd Encore, I typically had it perfect enough for me to want to listen to it at home... except I despised that unknown band, musically, by the time they got to the 9th bar of their first song. Kill me now, I fuck hate this job!

[@AllamHouse]

We’ve all been there. Keep up the good work.

[@Timetofly8888]

@@AllamHouse lol, absolutely. Cheers mate!

[@omg_count2690]

Allam please can you explain further using the x32 as your DAW control

[@AllamHouse]

I have actually never setup my console as a DAW control, but I know it’s basically a MIDI map process. This video discusses how I use the console to record multitracks from my band like in a studio environment and then I can replay those tracks through my console to refine my house and live stream mix on a weekly basis.

[@omg_count2690]

@@AllamHouse oh ok , thank you Allam

[@JayBratton31]

Great vid, quick question. Would I have to set all of my faders to Unity in my DAW to get an accurate virtual soundcheck. I already turn off any effects and processing I have in my DAW but I'm worried that the levels I mix in my DAW won't translate when I do virtual soundcheck. Ex: record Sunday service for live stream thru DAW.... Come back in middle of week b4 reheand do virtual soundcheck without band... My faders in DAW are different than FOH

[@AllamHouse]

Yes, you want to make sure that the signal that sends your tracks back into the console are at zero. For me (in Presonus StudioOne) I use a Pre-Fader send for each channel that I set at 0 so that the entire signal I received from the console to the DAW will now go back to the console. This allows me to properly set my compression and stream levels knowing that my gain structure is pretty accurate.

[@andreasschneider5817]

Wonderful lessons. I am a (Swiss) guy from the late 80th. I produced a lot of advertisings for local and regional broadcasting stations. Routing was wire connection! Cutting was working with scissors. Anyway. Long time I did nothing equivalent. Now I'm singing in an Acappella group. I'm working with (new bought) MIDAS m32r, PC with Presonus Studio one. A lot of things i have got. But one thing it's not working: If I want to record voices with all settings after fader, so that works, but when I try to record effects (reverb, chorus), so it doesn't work! Routing, user-stuff? I don't know. Oh by the way, I want to use MIDAS effects. It's a live record on 8 tracks. Can you help me? Regards Andy

[@AllamHouse]

Thanks for reaching out. I’m a little unclear of what you are trying to accomplish. I’m happy to assist through a consulting call. To get that started, just fill out the contact board on my website at sound.AllamHouse.com.

[@66fitton]

It's best to actually send each effect out as a separate output so you can mix them in after. They show up as their own tracks with just the effected signal. Drew Brashler has a great video on this.

[@andreasschneider5817]

@@66fitton Thank you very much! I will try it out...

[@darkodivnic8118]

Thank you very much for a very helpful video. I'm using m32live and I need help with setup. Can I record aux in 1-6 channels to the sd card and play them later from the card. which routing option will enable this solution.

[@AllamHouse]

You will treat the SD card similar to the USB recording. Take these steps. Recording--- 1) Go to Routing > Card and set 1-8 to be sourced by AuxIn 1-6/TB. 2) Go to the USB Recorder settings (click the view button next to the USB recorder) and find the option for the recorder source and change from USB to SD 3) When ready, go to USB Recorder and push the record button Playback--- 1) Go to Routing > Inputs and set the AUX In Remap (far right) to Card 1-6. 2) Go to the USB Recorder and push the play button *NOTE: I do not personally have this card installed in my console so I am going off of what I have learned from working on others' consoles. Make sure to test this during a non-production time to make sure you have all of the details worked out.

[@darkodivnic8118]

@@AllamHouse Thanks a lot. Im find solution using users in and aux in to the first group of chanels at routing IN. All Play and Record option of multitracking works great from card and live without any other configuration. Cheers!!!

[@Backtoflying]

If you can't find the "Record / Play" switcher in the bottom right corner, it's only in firmware 4.0 and later... HOWEVER!!! don't update your firmware until you've saved your scene settings (see the pinned comment in this video). With the older firmware, you just have to constantly change the inputs yourself, I guess.

[@AllamHouse]

Thanks for emphasizing my comment. It is important to save the scene prior to upgrading the firmware. For anyone reading this, here is a link to a video that discusses Saving Scenes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWHFoombq86Fgck

[@dannyyatesmusic9131]

Can this be used as just a Daw controller for Logic X? If so how would I connect? I’m wanting a mixer for feel but with motorised faders for automation. Thanks

[@AllamHouse]

I believe this can be setup for DAW control, but it is very limited in its capabilities. The X-touch is probably an easier (and less expensive) tool. I’ve heard the WING is a much better DAW controller that is also a full console, but have always done my automation by hand.

[@emekauhiom1773]

Thank you for the lecture. I am having an issue after recording in logic pro. My logic pro records on AIIF format and i notice when ever i want to play back outside the console, the volume is barely heard, but playing back with the console it works plays normal. Am confused

[@AllamHouse]

I have not spent any time in Logic Pro for recording so I do not have specific answers to offer, but I would start with your gain on the console. Make sure you have a solid gain structure set per input where it shows between -18 and -12dB on the input meter. This should give you a solid signal coming into the DAW to work with on or off the console. Outside of that, I am not familiar with the AIIF format, but if you still have issues you might look to switch to a more standard .WAV file. I don't think the file type should change the playback, but it might be worth looking into. Good luck with the hunt, please let us know what you find out.

[@SteveBeukema]

Hi Dave, great video once again! We just set up an X32 a month ago and it's working great for us. A couple weeks ago I tried to record our praise band using multitrack recording, and that worked good and I was able to play back through our sound system. Since then we had to make some changes as we are setting up IEMs, and in the process something must have gotten changed. When I play back the recording on the DAW, the whole band is played back on tracks 1-2 in addition to other tracks (drums are also on tracks 1-2). The whole band comes through on tracks 1-2 even when all the faders are down, and feedback seems just around the corner. Any ideas of what it might be? I recorded in Reaper originally, and I just downloaded Tracks Live and imported a few tracks and it did the same thing. Thanks in advance!

[@AllamHouse]

Reaper has defaulted to an output of L/R mains going out USB 1/2. This happens to me and I have to change it when I don’t use one of my templates I’ve built. Double check your settings and you should be good to go. If possible, build a template that includes your I/O mapping in Reaper and you can use that for each session.

[@SteveBeukema]

@@AllamHouse Thanks! I think that did the trick. I had only a few minutes today to look at it, and I unchecked send to main/master output in each Reaper track. When I played back I think I was still getting some other stuff coming through, but when I turned all the monitor buses down everything went away (except the tracks being played back on the board's channels on which they were recorded). Thanks again for your help!

[@onegroovycoconut]

Hello. Thank you for the great video! Using this tutorial, I was able to successfully set up Tracks Live with my X32 and create a multi-channel recording. But since then, I've noticed that sometimes when I boot up Tracks Live, the X-USB option is not there as an interface. Sometimes, it is there. Is there a boot sequence between the mixer and the PC that's required for the PC to recognize the mixer? In other words, does one device have to be turned on before the other? Thanks.

[@AllamHouse]

This is a great question, and one that I have never figured out myself. This would happen on my PC about once a month and it drove me crazy. I have experienced it on MAC, but found a solution that seems to work to wake-up my DAW and see the X-USB. What I do on MAC is switch my input device to me "Built-In Mic", hit Apply, then go back to the dropdown and X-USB is there (in a new spot in the list) and when I select it tends to work fine. For PC, the only thing I found that was the most consistent (but still not enough for me to call it a fix) was to... (1) Disconnect the USB cable (2) Power down the console (3) Reconnect the USB cable (4) Reboot the console Good Luck

[@onegroovycoconut]

@@AllamHouse Oh my, that's painful! Thank you for the work-around, though. Have you found this problem with both the Presonus DAW and the Tracks Live DAW? If it's on both, then I suppose it's a problem with the soundboard or the X-USB driver. If it's only happening on Tracks Live, then I might just need to find a new DAW. Thanks again for your help.

[@AllamHouse]

I only use Presonus StudioOne. I made the video with TracksLive because it was a free piece of software. My assumption is that it is not dependent on the DAW, but rather the computer and console connection.

[@onegroovycoconut]

@@AllamHouse Yep, that makes sense. So it's a problem in Presonus StudioOne, and I've seen it in Tracks Live, so it doesn't matter which DAW I use. If I come up with a better solution than what you provided, I'll let you know. Thank you again so much.

[@OmarRosalesELMORRILLO]

Great ! , is “punch in” posible in the daw let’s say if one of the musicians wants to fix something in real time if we are doing a live recording?

[@AllamHouse]

This specific program only allows you to record (that I am aware of). I personally use Presonus StudioOne which is a fully functional DAW and will allow you to pinch in other items. You would save your tracks and then you could run them back through the console and just have a specific mic set to re-record and have your own studio setup.

[@ImaniFamilyChurch]

Thank you for great tutorial. You are recording on AE550A. Since i don’t have digital snake is local 1-8,-9-16 etc my only option?

[@AllamHouse]

Yes, wherever your inputs are coming in from (local for you) that is what you would route to your card.

[@ImaniFamilyChurch]

AllamHouse I went to church today. I was able to set up recording on x32 to local 1-32 and play from cars 1-32. I downloaded the track live software. Unfortunately I don’t have drop down menu for sound interface. It says no sound interface. However I could see the MIDI has detected x32. I am stack right there.

[@123innovate]

We recently had a problem with the sound card signal. It turns out, we don't get a signal unless we turn on the x32 *before* we plug in the USB cable. So, we have to turn on the x32, then insert the cable, then let the light turn red, then the signal is available on the PC. If anyone else has a problem getting a signal, please try that. What is odd, is that when we started the x32 with the USB cable already plugged in, the console had the green light indicating the card was working *and* the red light on the back was also lit. We tried it with more than one PC.

[@AllamHouse]

Thanks for sharing this with the group. Yeah, this happened to me as well when I was on a PC. It was intermittent, but I did have to do the same thing for the PC to recognize the console. I switched to MAC about a year ago and haven’t had any problems.

[@throneroom2946]

Oh my word, this might be the solution. I have been all over the net, trying to find out why I am not Track Live is not getting sound signal from my X-USB sound card, i.e. there is no metering when you hit channel record. I will try this tomorrow and give feedback..

[@123innovate]

Hope it works@@throneroom2946

[@charliestracuzzi2436]

Hi Dave, I thought we could record directly to the SD card in the X32/M32 of all the tracks and then play them back from the SD card without having to use a computer and DAW software like Presonus Studio One.

[@AllamHouse]

Yes, if you have the X-Live card (which comes stock on the M32 now) you will have the SD card capability and then there is no DAW required. On the X32 (and I believe the original M32 models) the X-USB card only offers a USB output and therefore you need a DAW for multitrack recording.

[@charliestracuzzi2436]

OK I was hoping the SD are could record all of the tracks separately and play them back from the SD card all separately for doing a virtual sound check. It sounds like the SD card will only playback a 2 channel stereo left and right back through the PA system FOH.@@AllamHouse

[@AllamHouse]

The SD cards can be set to record 2-track or 32-track (in the setup window). So you will have the capability of doing a full multitrack recording and virtual sound check setup.

[@louggy2000]

Hi. Thanks for this video. I have the exact configuration as being showed in this video but when I play back from my computer, everything is going back to channel 1 and 2 and I was expecting all tracks to play back to their respective channel as it was recorded. Will you please tell what I may be doing wrong?

[@AllamHouse]

Double check the following items... 1) on the X32 go to Setup > Card and make sure you are on 32/32 2) in the DAW, locate your I/O settings (maybe in preferences) and make sure you have the appropriate 32 ins AND 32 outs setup. 3) in the DAW, make sure you have each channel set to route to an individual output and make sure your Main Output (in the DAW) is NOT going to output 1/2.

[@louggy2000]

@@AllamHouse Got it.Thank you sir. It works. I appreciate it.

[@tosonselectrical]

Thanks Allam, I have been trying this with cakewalk but only getting one channel through to the DAW. Please what am I missing out?

[@AllamHouse]

There are a number of variables to consider here. 1) Are you on a Mac or PC? If PC, do you have the X-USB driver installed? If not, you are probably limited to just two inputs. 2) Do you have the X-USB card selected as the input driver (regardless of computer platform)? 3) Have you setup the routing inside the DAW to receive the 32 inputs from the X-USB driver?

[@tosonselectrical]

@@AllamHouse many thanks, that really helped. Sorted now.

[@margaretallen7820]

having trouble setting up pc to link with our x32 for the multitrack is there drivers I need?

[@AllamHouse]

Yes, you will need to go to Behringer website, search for X32, go to the software section on the right side and grab the X-USB driver.

[@margaretallen7820]

@@AllamHouse thanks Dave. I'll give it a try. I appreciate your video's and you are a great drummer and loved the pure worship. Thank you

[@judges531]

Question: For some reason, when I plug the M32 into my DAW (logic), logic only registers 2 inputs (not 32). I’ve never had this problem using a behringer, but I think it might be a routing issue… any advice?…

[@AllamHouse]

1) go to Settings > Card and make sure you are set as 32/32 2) go to Routing > Card and make sure those settings match Routing > Input 3) If you are on a newer machine running USB-C and converting with a dongle. Make sure it is either Apple or Anker branded. Other less expensive brands will only convert channels 1/2 4) go into the settings of Logic an make sure the inputs are mapped properly so the DAW has a place to send all 32 USB inputs from the console.

[@testlive7952]

Hello Allam,how can I hear the DAW sound while recording my vocal?Like using the DAW sound as a karaoke.

[@AllamHouse]

Make sure you have "monitoring" turned on within the DAW. Each DAW is different, but usually there is a button on each fader (near a button to arm for recording) that will allow you to turn on monitoring.

[@redworkshop3314]

Hi there, thanks for that video, very usefull. Would you dare to help : tracks live do not recognizes X32 .

[@AllamHouse]

If you are on a Windows machine you will need to download the X-USB driver and check your security settings. If you are on a Mac you will only need to check your security settings. The X-USB driver can be found on the Behringer website, search for X32 and then go to the software section on the right. This video here discusses the security settings for both types of computers kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXOrqX-En8iNsNE

[@redworkshop3314]

@@AllamHouse Thank you very much ! I also needed Asio4all to make it work. :)

[@AllamHouse]

Ah, that is good to know.

[@SEBluegrass]

I am having an issue Multi Track recording from the X32. I have the X-USB going to a Mac and I am receiving audio into Tracks Live, but cannot get any signal back to the board when playing back the track. I have the Record set to my AES inputs and the play to Card 1-32. I play the tracks on the play setting on the board and I get no input signal. In Tracks Live is have the X-USB selected under device control. I have the sample rates on the board and software set the same. I’m out of ideas..

[@AllamHouse]

This sounds like your outputs in Tracks Live are not mapped properly. I would go into the preferences and check the outputs.

[@spacechord]

Hi, I founded your video because i was sesrching a way to have One external synth route to ableton, so i can use vst plugins to effect my synth in real time. How i can do t'hat? I own a behringer x32 producer. Thank you a lot for any kind of help.

[@AllamHouse]

The setup will be somewhat unique and I don't have a specific video to point you to for this setup. I usually take the approach of sending all my inputs to a DAW (for multitrack recording) which is the video you watched here. Once those signals are in the DAW you have the ability to manage them in the DAW and then route them back out (across USB) and back to the console. If it is just one input you can get away with just changing the source for that channel, but if it ends up being more than that it is usually best to use the User In settings. To get started though, just select the channel and go to Home > Config and then on the left you can select the card channel that your signal is returning to the console on (from your DAW). I like to keep a one-to-one routing inside the DAW so that channel 13 on my console is channel 13 on USB and channel 13 in the DAW. I hope that helps. If you need specific help feel free to fill out the contact card on my website and we can book a time to chat. sound.allamhouse.com

[@spacechord]

@@AllamHouse thank you a lot. I solved it using aux. I attach synth input to an aux input, then in the menu under card section for 1-8 I choose 1-8b aux and that's how I can have on channel 1-2 of ableton the synth. Thank you 😙

[@sonidofish2011]

Hello good video I have a question istale the track live I put a scene and play but when I want to record there is no signal on the mac and it does not record anything if you could help me thanks

[@AllamHouse]

Assuming you have the USB cable plugged in properly, check this video which discusses some settings on both Mac and PC that you might need to check. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXOrqX-En8iNsNE

[@danielwokes5793]

Thanks

[@AllamHouse]

Let me know if you end up with other questions.

[@the16thLeVel]

How do I overdub vocals with this set up?

[@AllamHouse]

I'm going to make a video to answer this question, but I'm not quite finished yet. I'm assuming you mean you want to do an initial recording through the console and into a DAW. Then, do some basic mixing in the DAW and have that sent back to the console to be heard in some In-Ear Monitoring (IEM) to then record additional tracks into the DAW. If this is the case, you need to setup your DAW Main output (or a desired MixBUS) to come back across USB 1/2 from the DAW. You can have this feed into the console on AUX 1/2 and then add that into your IEM mix. When you go to Routing > Input you will see a section for AuxIn Remap and there you can select Card 1-2 which will automatically set the AUX in to work properly.

[@the16thLeVel]

@@AllamHouse thank. That helped a lot!

[@vaibhavdesai8648]

Very helpful sir 👍 can u tell me minimum requirement of windows laptop for smooth and accurate multi track rec. Thank you

[@AllamHouse]

I used to record on a Windows laptop that had i5 processor with 8GB RAM and it worked fine. Today you can usually find a consumer laptop with i7 and 16GB for about $400 and it will work great.

[@dougc84]

There are three main considerations to any computer purchase: your hard drive or SSD, your processor, and your memory (RAM). All modern computers come with SSD or m.2 (variation of an SSD) drives. Stay away from standard platter-based, mechanical hard drives for direct recording - the performance is significantly slower and will stutter on high-track recording sessions (as each track is, essentially, writing an audio file in real time). The more modern of a computer you have, the more capable the motherboard will be to handle faster read and write speeds. You do want to ensure you have enough space. 1 minute of music is about 5 MB of space on your hard drive (could be more or less depending on certain settings). 16 tracks across an hour would be 16*60*5, or ~5GB. If you store an hour-long practice and an hour-long performance a week, you'll be using over 100GB in less than 3 months. I'd recommend no less than 256GB, as you always need to have buffer free space on your computer, especially with Windows, but go more if you can. You'll also likely want a backup solution of some sort as well (whether that's in the cloud, a local RAID box, a NAS, or even an external hard drive is your call, but the rule of backups is to have three copies - the original, a local copy, and a remote copy). The cheapest method is just getting a 2 TB or 4 TB external HDD and transfer your project files over, but it'll be slow and it's not a true backup. Most computers come with either 4 or 8 GB of RAM. I honestly wouldn't ever recommend anything less than 8 GB. 4 GB will work in a pinch, but don't try to run more than one application at a time. If you can swing it, go for 16 GB, which will future-proof your laptop for a bit longer. On some (but not all) laptops (reading or watching reviews is key), you can update the RAM later if cost is that much of a concern. If it can be done on your chosen laptop, it's pretty easy to do with a minimum amount of technical know-how. For the CPU, this depends on what you want to do. If you're looking to just record and play back, you can get by on pretty minimal specs. If you're looking to take those audio tracks and add audio plugins and EQs on everything, you're going to want something beefier. I would stay away from anything "mobile optimized" - usually Intel Celeron or Intel M (M for Mobile) - as these are designed to handle very basic computing tasks and that's it. I'd look at either Intel i5 or i7 laptops or AMD Ryzen 5 or 7 as the best "performance for the buck" processors. Intel i9 and AMD Ryzen 9 is overkill if you're only using it for simple recording, and they're also the most expensive. You could get by on a AMD Ryzen 3 or Intel i3, but, like the RAM, going a little faster will help your computer perform optimally for longer (more cost now for lesser cost later). Hope that helps. There's tons of guides out there on this very subject just a Google search away if you want to find out more or get some specific suggestions.

[@adrian_sanchez]

Thanks, I'm able to re-play without having to bother the musicians. Works fine unless, for some reason, if my computer is set to output sound onto usb, and if i press record on waves and my computer generates any sound, I get a really nasty loop of sound that doesn't end. Computer was initially set up to play sound to the aux channels. Any thoughts or experience on this problem?

[@AllamHouse]

I would just go to the Routing > Inputs and use the Aux-In remap to make sure your AUX ins are set to something different when in the ‘Play’ side of the settings.

[@adrian_sanchez]

@@AllamHouse k. I’ll troubleshoot that. But if it makes a difference, I’m still in recording mode, but the never ending sound comes through the aux as son as I press record and doesn’t end until I shut down the program. It can get scary when it’s heard out the speakers 🤦‍♂️

[@AllamHouse]

You will need to look at the outputs from the DAW and the inputs to the AUX in’s on the console. My guess is you have the DAW out (or some DAW out) linked to 1/2 and this is being sent into AUX in across the card inputs.

[@adrian_sanchez]

@@AllamHouse thanks. I tackled this over the weekend. I ended up changing my card out to user outs because I wanted to take advantage recording all 32 channels and then I mapped the user outs accordingly. This seemed to have got rid of the problem, most likely as you suspected.

[@Speedring1]

I don't understand the gain levels leaving the x32 going into the DAW. What effects that signal? Channel gain settings or fader adjustments

[@AllamHouse]

In this normal configuration, the signal is tapped right after the preamp and sent to the USB so the channel gain will determine the level sent to the DAW. I personally set my input meters to -12 in the X32 (a little hotter than you might see recommended).

[@Speedring1]

OK so If I have a Midas DL32 connected on B then the preamp screen in setup has no effect on the signal going to the Daw either.@@AllamHouse

[@AllamHouse]

Sorry for the delayed reply, this got stuck in a weird "review" location in YT. The gain on your console will control the preamp level. This preamp could be the local one in the console or (if you are using the DL32) in your stage box. Regardless, your input channel will be sourced by a preamp (based on routing) and the gain will control that specific preamp. Once you have your gain set properly, you can set your routing that goes out the card and into your DAW. The signal will get tapped just after the preamp and be sent out USB into your DAW for recording. Note that the level coming out of the board (even when set to -12 on the input meter) will still seem small in the DAW. If you plan to do any post production work with these recording you will usually need to bump them up by 6-10dB per channel.

[@catfish308]

If I am using a linked MixBus for a live stream feed routed through USB to our computer, then I won't be able to do a virtual soundcheck and check how the live stream mix sounds will I? I imagine I'd have to route the stream through XLR and I'm having trouble finding what I need to take two XLR inputs (L+R) to create a stereo output.

[@AllamHouse]

Here is a video that walks through a concept that might be helpful for you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJOZn5p6d9qUeqc

[@catfish308]

@@AllamHouse Awesome, that answered my question. Thanks!

[@marksanchez952]

Thank u

[@freedomlifechurch9759]

I am working on this setup for our church. I have the X32 connected to the computer. I have the routing set like you have. I installed Tracks Live. But my interface comes up "Behringer X-UF USB ASIO x64". I am reading nothing coming into Tracks Live. Am I missing something on the Board?

[@AllamHouse]

It sounds like you are on a Windows machine and you will need to go to Behringer.com and download the X-USB driver.

[@wardyrb]

@@AllamHouse thank you. I will check that tomorrow. I am watching a lot of tutorials to teach myself. This has been a helpful lesson. Will let you know how it goes

[@wardyrb]

@@AllamHouse I installed the driver for X-USB and it was a no go. I even uninstalled the X-UF USB driver. X-USB control panel reads "no device connected." So doesn’t seem to be recognizing something. We've used PreSonus Studio One before (years ago) but not sure why it's not capturing either. Was excited about being able to capture tracks. Guess I'll have to do more digging.

[@AllamHouse]

I have had some challenges on my Windows machine where it does not connect (for me I'm always experiencing this with my DAW which is Presonus Studio One) and I have to reboot the console. My main laptop is a tried and true 2012 Macbook Pro which will do the same thing (not connect) if I plug into the USB 2.0 connector instead of the USB 3.0 connector on the side. These might be some things to check into and see if you find a solution. My last suggestion is to check out this short video and make sure you have the appropriate security items "allowed" within the OS. The video covers both Windows and Mac kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXOrqX-En8iNsNE

[@wardyrb]

@@AllamHouse it's still not happy. Maybe some routing settings that allowed us to do multi track recording before were changed. I know it can be done because nothing in the setup is different except for how the vocals and instruments are configured now. Previous sound guy said to just buy the x32 live card, but that's not in the current budget. Thank you for the recommendations. I'll keep working on it.

[@adaaudioofficialchannel]

Hello there, I would like to ask, Does multitrack recording not return each channel tunning and vocal effect too? I can return all my tuning (gate limiter etc) through L-R record, but not for each channel multitrack record Is this normal? Or can something be done so that I get all of each channel tuning through multitrack record? Thanks

[@AllamHouse]

The X-USB card is set to take the signal just after the preamp and send it out USB. This means the mute, EQ and other channel strip features will bot be recorded. I discuss it in this recent Q&A video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3Wbd5apoqdgjrs

[@ireneoorna3290]

hello again, i have a question, my playback is patched thru AUx 3 and 4, and put these to ch 3 and 4. Why is it the sound is recording to channel 8 of card instead of ch 3 and 4? I am confused. It should be ch 3 and ch 4 (AUX) to ch 3 and ch 4 of the card while recording and playback.

[@kennethrosario9277]

Hi @allamhouse I followed all the steps, but for some reason when I play it back on the x32 the sound is only coming from channels 1 and 2. Where can I fix this issue?

[@AllamHouse]

You’ll need to make sure the DAW is setup for 32 outs (not just 2). What you are getting is the main LR mix from the DAW coming back across USB 1/2.

[@kennethrosario9277]

@@AllamHouse I use studio one and I thought that when the routing from the x32 is set, and the input and output sources are set in the daw to “X-USB” it will automatically send all those channels through the DAW, as long as the right amount of tracks is set up in the DAW. Or am I completely wrong?

[@AllamHouse]

Unfortunately, it is not automatic. You need to go into Song > Song Setup > Audio I/O and manually do the routing within the matrix window. This video here shows some of the setup matrix window in StudioOne and it might be helpful to you. There is a quick link in the description to jump to the 13:44 mark. You will also need to select your channels in the DAW to go back out the ‘sub group’ which will get it to go out USB and back to the console. If this doesn’t work out, let me know which version of StudioOne you are using and I’ll see if I can make a quick video about it. Video Link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2fHp56DmcSno9k

[@kennethrosario9277]

@@AllamHouse thank you for the help!

[@the_real_padre_grande]

I’m pretty much stuck at Tracks Preferences, Audio System Settings. I can’t switch the Interface. It’s greyed out.

[@AllamHouse]

What type of computer are you on (Windows or MAC)? If it is a Windows machine you need to have the X-USB driver installed to make sure the computer recognizes the soundboard.

[@vincentguarino4262]

How would you then set up/route the X32 to do overdub on a recording? I'm having trouble getting a track I recorded to play back thru the X32 so I can record another one on to go along with it. Thanks

[@AllamHouse]

You would need to use a real DAW (not TracksLive) and do a setup similar to this where you are pushing your mix back into the DAW so you can hear it in your monitors or headphones. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaG9oaaFlNFnh9U

[@samedwards2515]

When I am on the play side of the console, if someone is playing an instrument on stage it still come through. When I hit play on “Tracks Live” it plays what was recorded and mutes any current inputs from the stage. As soon as it reaches the end of the recording, stage inputs are now hot again and are not muted and it plays through the PA. Any ideas what I could be doing wrong?

[@AllamHouse]

It sounds like you are on the M32 or have the X-Live card installed. This auto-switch feature is built into the settings of the card. Go to Settings > Card and you will find some options to change away from an automated switch. I hope this helps.

[@Daniel08353]

So what’s the point of using the Matrix? It seems like an extra step with no purpose. Can the routing to an audio program go back to the board to provide an altered advanced EQ audio to a bus? We want more than just the 5 EQ wave bands; and more like 10, going through an audio program (Studio One 4).

[@AllamHouse]

Based on the video you watched, I’m not sure about your reference of a Matrix being used. In reference to your other question about using the DAW as an alternate FX processor, it is possible. Typically the transmission across USB, computer processing and back across USB adds too much latency, but it does work. I have done it in the past with Waves Multirack on the FOH console (not a monitor console) in a venue where my stage was pretty far from the first row of people. This masked the latency and everything worked fine. Studio One could work if you are only using stock plugins as they will require less processing power, but you still have to be cautious with the latency. I do have a video talking about how to do this setup, but it is more for using different FX (reverbs and delays) in your DAW on buses and not for individual channels. That video can be seen here kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2fHp56DmcSno9k

[@Daniel08353]

@@AllamHouse Okay so your recommended video covers a large portion of what we were trying to do. I do question if that’s really the best idea for us, after you mentioned latency. Ultimately, we’re trying to get the x32 to a DAW program (for independent EQ and more advanced FX work) and then send that audio to our live stream: by going to a BlackMagic ATEM mini Extreme _____(?) device which has a 3.5mm audio port. That then goes to a different computer to our livestream on Restream internet website. IF the audio can be heard from the Studio One DAW (that you showed how to connect), then we should be able to connect that computer 3.5mm port to the ATEM mini device audio port. Theoretically? 🥲

[@AllamHouse]

That makes more sense and I recommend building the mix in the DAW, Routing back to the console and then converting to the 1/8” TRS cable to go into your ATEM. This video here explains that exact setup and I’m using StudioOne as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaG9oaaFlNFnh9U

[@Daniel08353]

@@AllamHouse Thanks!

[@rasgrace3411]

Greetings Allam House. Just one question. How do I get to record audio coming on the auxiliary channels using tracks live?

[@AllamHouse]

If you want to capture the AUX channels into TracksLive you can either route a block of inputs through the normal USB routing area OR through the custom User Outputs area. It just depends on how many inputs you are running standard to determine how many extra channels you have available to map your AUXs to.

[@rasgrace3411]

@@AllamHouse Thanks a bunch for the info. I am gonna try that out. Give thanks again for your help.

[@noelbulls8628]

I have good one for you maybe you can solve this issue I’m having. I use studio one too for recording. But that’s not the problem. On the x32 I use some user settings for mics. Last night I recorded the band but I noticed the custom settings are not been sent to studio one . If you know how to solve this issue I will gladly appreciate it. Quick example channels 19 and 20 are in the local channel 23 is in local too they didn’t come thru. Everything else did.

[@AllamHouse]

I would first look at the routing setup on the X32 in Routing>Card and make sure you don’t have any odd user settings that are making you miss channels. Also, check to make sure your input routing is not changed as you might be pulling an input from a different channel on stage, but not making that change in the DAW. Lastly, I always start with a basic 1 to 1 mapping in my DAW so that I know that will grab everything I send it. Check the routing map in the DAW to make sure everything is checked and turned on. Now, in terms of FX (EQ, Comp, etc) on the x32... none of that gets recorded into the DAW since the signal comes across USB just after the preamp.

[@noelbulls8628]

@@AllamHouse my routing is good I think is a glish from the firmware. On my input on the second layer 9thru 16 I have them set as user because the wireless mics are on the second floor at the sound booth. These mics need to be connected as local. And I have more than 8.

[@UneekGamer]

In Tracks Live is there a way to export each individual track so that I can export them into Logic Pro to work on mastering?

[@AllamHouse]

The tracks would be stored on the harddrive as .wav files. You could move those to Logic to do your post work. If possible, it will be much easier to just setup Logic in place of TracksLive and record right into Logic which removes the extra step.

[@UneekGamer]

@@AllamHouse yes brother thank you so much. I was able to extract them as individual files and put them in Logic Pro. You have no idea how much you have helped me and my church. May the Lord continue to bless you and may he always keep you. You are such a blessing to this kingdom.

[@RonnieVDrums]

I'm having an issue my kick mic is on channel 2 and my snare is on channel 3 when I press the record/play button to hear what I've recorded I look on x32 edit and my board and I see that the channel has been moved it moved the kick to channel 3 and the snare to channel 4 what could be the issue? When its on record mode there is no issue. All I wanna do is record my drums and be able to eq them on the board while listening but I'm having this issue could you help me?

[@AllamHouse]

I’m not really sure I understand the issue fully, but it is hard to say without watching it happen. The console does offer the ability to setup have different input for a channel regardless of the “fader number” that is listed in the order on the board. There is also different routing capabilities within the card outs, card returns, and in a DAW (if you are using that to record). I do offer private consultations in case you would find that helpful. Feel free to fill out my contact card on my website at sounds.AllamHouse.com

[@davidamstrong350]

Can it be possible to record while hearing an instrument from the same computer and DAW? For example, if you are doing a voice overdub for a complete done music, is x32 possible to playback and record at the same time?

[@AllamHouse]

Short answer... yes. It will take a little prep work on the routing in and out of your DAW and X32, but it is certainly possible to do it. Be aware that if you are running tracks back through with a bunch of plugins in the DAW, you might experience some latency. You can do it and even can become creative with how you do it for the best result.

[@davidamstrong350]

@@AllamHouse please show me how to route it on the X32, i can find my way on DAW routing. I will be very grateful sir.

[@AllamHouse]

I’m happy to help. Can you give me more insight on your exact scenario? Would you be recording one input at a time? Would you be recording a band that needs to hear a rough mix in their monitors? Let me know.

[@estevenmr3705]

When I try it on Tracks Live, I get 32 inputs but only 8 outputs. Is there a routing step I'm not completing? I followed your steps exactly.

[@AllamHouse]

On the X32, go to Settings > Card and make sure you are set to 32/32. This should allow your card to bring back 32 tracks from your DAW.

[@ireneoorna3290]

i am planning to download studio one, is there a free demo projects available after downlaoding the application? I really like to listen every instruments on each particular channels

[@AllamHouse]

First, Studio One does not come with sample multitracks. You will want to setup to record from your band, or find some in other places online. Second, it seems like you are deep into routing and I hope this might help explain it a little bit. You have audio coming in from sources (mics, guitars, etc) and those will get routed on the input tab of the routing page. On this same page, you can have a different setup to play back your tracks from a computer into the board for you to remix. This is separate from any livestream you might be sending through your AUX bus. Then you can page over in the routing page and get to the Card Out section. This is where you need to understand the current goal OR make one situation that could work most of the time. To Record, you need to have your sources mapped to go out 1-32 and you should have an extra 8 that could be mapped to your AUX bus to allow you to record that audio as well. Then, when you playback, you will have to route the recorded AUX bus to some actual faders. Tracks Live is the easiest way to setup/capture tracks 1-32. Studio One will be an additional layer of routing to have to learn and coy get way of teach/training

[@SimpleRanch]

How did you route your Main L+R and your Stream L+R? I am stumped on this part. Thanks!

[@AllamHouse]

In the custom User Outputs you can route your outputs to go to the USB channels. For me, I sent my Mains on 29/30 and my stream on 31/32 into my DAW to be recorded.

[@SimpleRanch]

@@AllamHouse Thanks. Going to work on this now!

[@SimpleRanch]

@@AllamHouse ​@@AllamHouse Does that require me to go to channel processing and doing User In 1-8...and so forth, then going to my User routing slots? Just making sure I am understanding correctly.

[@AllamHouse]

I don’t have a video for this specific setup, but this video walks through the custom routing menus which might be helpful kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJOZn5p6d9qUeqc

[@SimpleRanch]

@@AllamHouse Appreciate all of your help and quick responses!

[@ItzTooSik]

How can I safely do this? It would be hard to explain the scenario of what happened to me once; it happened such a long time ago. I can only remember patching things "the right way" on the X32 (setting all my input channels to Card 1-32) and when I pressed play it played back on my system extremely loud; I thought the speakers were going to blow up. Ever since that, Ive been afraid to try this again. Is there anything you didn't explain that we should make sure to do (prior to pressing play)? Or do you think there is something I might of done wrong? I use an X32; I use Logic Pro X and have a bunch of plugins on every single channel (including the master buss).

[@AllamHouse]

My initial guess is that the plugins were turned on and increasing the level that was sent back to your console. This would produce a potential for clipping on every channel and lighting things up like a Christmas tree. 😂. In my example I have no plugins on my channels and the signal is set to 0dB that is being sent back to the console... a direct copy/replay in the DAW. To rebuild your confidence (after turning off your plugins), turn your master fader down, hit play and slowly raise it to a desired listening level.

[@ItzTooSik]

@@AllamHouse Got you! Thank you so much for your help. I should disregard DCAs, subgroups & my pre-fader monitor setups on my console when doing this, correct? The only thing coming into my console from my daw (that I can control) are the inputs as well as the MASTER fader, correct?

[@AllamHouse]

When you are doing the recording part, Logic will be recording the audio that comes in on any track you have recorded. When you swap the console inputs to USB, you should be able to run the recordings (in a 1 to 1 line up) through your console as if there are people playing instruments... they just happen to be recordings. All the features of the console will be functional and the mix will go out your mains to your speakers. The idea is that you can record and then immediately push back through the console and not have to change anything outside of the routing.

[@DRisThor]

Presonus has Studio One 5 Prime as a free download in their website. Will this do the same thing as TracksLive? Just looking for the multitrack recording and playback, no other fancy features.

[@AllamHouse]

I use StudioOne Pro which I record into every week. It is a paid software which is why I recommend using TracksLive... it's free. I know the Prime version is free also, but I'm not sure if you can setup to record in 32 tracks. Give it a try and see if you can map it all in for recording. Let me know the results.

[@yohey1789]

Hi I have the x32 compact and tried to connect it but it doesn't come up on tracks live?

[@AllamHouse]

Are you in Windows or MAC?

[@danzitoli2796]

What is max size USB drive you can record to? Also looking for best/largest SD/SDHC card you can use. Need to record 11hours of music continually.

[@AllamHouse]

Are you just doing a 2-track off the top thumb drive? I’ll probably make a video out of this soon because it is a great topic. The top usb drive doesn’t render the recording into a wave file until you hit stop recording and I’m pretty sure after 11 hours it’s bot going to do well on that rendering. My choice would be to use a computer and a DAW with an external (or sizeable hard disk) that you could setup your desired record output (MixBUS, Main L/R, etc) to go out the X-USB and into the DAW. You get the stability of the computer to manage the recording and typically a DAW will do auto-save throughout the event. If you are doing a multitrack setup… good luck. I usually record my 1.5 hour service with 22 tracks and this tracked up about 13GB. If you extrapolate that across 11 hours, that’s a lot of space.

[@danzitoli2796]

@@AllamHouse thank you! Good info. I should have been more specific. I’m more concerned with compatibility of the drives and cards rather than continuous recording. There will only be about an hour to hour and a half continuous. Was looking to do multritrack on the SD cards and/or 2track to USB. Thanks so much!

[@AllamHouse]

I see. My church records our services with the 2-track to USB on some standard 4GB thumb drives from Amazon. As long as you format it to Fat32 you are fine. My church is typically a Mac shop so we have to use Disk Utility to format. Multi tracking on a computer works well on either platform (Windows or Mac). Mac is plug-n-play where Windows does require a driver. I’ve lived in both environments and recorded many sessions in each.

[@danzitoli2796]

@@AllamHouse Thanks again! This is definitely tough info to find. I'm going to bring 32GB & 64 GB USB drives to event so hopefully they are recognized by the board. Guess I still need to figure out what the max size SD/SDHC card I can use in the board to record multitrack...?

[@duffyandpaula]

I have just updated to firmware 4.0.6. I am trying to get multi-track recording working. I have installed PreSonus Studio Live 5 on a Mac. When I open Studio Live I only get two Left and Right as inputs instead of all 32 channels. I have the X32 set for 32 out 32 in for the card. Am I missing another setting? Is there something else I need to do? Help.

[@AllamHouse]

The level of a Presonus matters in this case. The free version (Prime) only supports 2 inputs. The Artist and Pro support your 32 tracks. I always recommend Prime for people that are practicing at home when someone else is handling the actual recording, but if you want to record you will need the Artist. Erosion at minimum.

[@duffyandpaula]

@AllamHouse bummer. Does the free version of Tracks Live or any other free version support 32 channels?

[@AllamHouse]

Yes, Tracks Live is free and supports all channels. Newer OS will sometimes not run it, but it is certainly worth a shot.

[@casadelpadreinc]

hi, after all the configuration I want to send the audio to the headphones jack on the laptop so I can connect a cable to a atem mini and used it as a input for live stream. you have another way to use this configuration for live streaming, output the audio to a external video switcher? thanks

[@AllamHouse]

Easiest way to work with the ATEM mini is to route your stream mix to go out AUX 5&6 on the back of the console. Then, get a 1/4” to 1/8” TRS cable and plug in the 1/4” to the console (AUX 5&6) and the 1/8” to your ATEM mini

[@milostaragel]

Hi Alan, could you please help me with my issue? Is it possible to record multitrack already with set effect in my X32 Compact?

[@AllamHouse]

By default it is not designed to record like that, but only pull in RAW tracks. You can become creative and setup some custom routing to record exactly what you want (within limitations). You would end up using a MixBUS and feed it the dry signal and the FX you want and then send that bus out across USB into your DAW. Also, if you are looking to just build a nice mix on the console and then send that to your DAW I have a number of "live Stream" related videos that might give you some ideas. Here are two videos that can help you with routing and board layout. Mix Bus Routing to USB: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKmXeZ13p7mYkKs Custom mix across a Stereo MixBus: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pn7RkpyreJpoiLs

[@milostaragel]

@@AllamHouse thank you, I will definitely try it

[@jesseojo]

I’m not getting any audio into the software even though everything is connected and setup properly.

[@AllamHouse]

If you have a Windows machine, make sure you have the X-USB driver downloaded to your computer. Regardless of Windows or Mac, Start by checking out the security settings discussed in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXOrqX-En8iNsNE

[@remibolton7669]

Hey man, we have a Behringer X32 Compact at our church and we still have not upgraded our firmware from the original firmware. If we update it will any of our routing, scenes, or board settings be affected??

[@AllamHouse]

Your current scene and IP address (if you have that set) will be clearer. Make sure to save your scene so you can reload it after you upgrade.

[@remibolton7669]

@@AllamHouse So they will be deleted during the upgrade?? What about any routing that is already done?

[@AllamHouse]

Any saved scenes will NOT be deleted. The current settings on each channel will be deleted and reset. Save your scene in the console (or USB thimbdrive) and reload after your upgrade. All routing should remain the same.

[@remibolton7669]

@@AllamHouse ok thank you. So what about the IP address?? We have the same one in every scene and it is saved. Will that be affected?? I didn't set it up and would not know how to put it back in it.

[@AllamHouse]

The IP Address is in the settings menu and is going to stay consistent at the board level, doesn’t change per scene. It is used to allow remote control of the board by a phone or other device. Just write it down and re-enter it after the upgrade. To get to it, hit the Setup button next to the screen and tab over to network. Use the encoders to enter the IP and you are good to go.

[@sethsrilanka]

Thank you ,,,

[@Fretjoe]

Here I am again, when I open up Tracks Live it is not showing an interface, when I go to settings and try to click the interface drop down it is greyed out and will not open, any help would be appreciated

[@AllamHouse]

I would start by checking the settings discussed in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXOrqX-En8iNsNE

[@Fretjoe]

@@AllamHouse thanks so much!!

[@b3nnyb3nny]

For some reason my tracks live will not pick up audio. Other DAWs do, but tracks doesn’t seems to be picking it up. All the settings seem to be right, but this started after not using it for a couple years. Maybe a firmware update?

[@AllamHouse]

What type of machine (Windows or Mac). You might need to go into the settings to ‘allow’ the app to use the mic… which means the soundboard. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXOrqX-En8iNsNE

[@b3nnyb3nny]

@@AllamHouse Its a Mac. I dont have any issues with Logic though. I just want to use Tracks because its simpler in general for virtual sound check and what not.

[@AllamHouse]

In the newer OS you have to go to the security settings and allow the microphone to be used by TracksLive. The video below discusses the settings (for Mac and Windows). Outside of that you will need to make sure the routing inside TracksLive is correct. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXOrqX-En8iNsNE

[@b3nnyb3nny]

@@AllamHouse Thank you so much!!!

[@b3nnyb3nny]

@@AllamHouse So actually still unable to get it to work. It Tracks doesnt show up uner the privacy settings. After further review on the Tracks web page, it says that Tracks live isnt supported under Mac OS 10.15, which is what I have. Im just going to assume thats why it isnt working.

[@hansweston298]

my x32 is not showing up in the interface list on tracks live. Is there something I need to do to install that for the PC?

[@AllamHouse]

On a PC you will need to download the driver for X-USB. You can find this on Behringer’s website by searching for X32, click on the full-size console, scroll down and look on the right for software. There are usually two driver options and either should work for you.

[@SimpleRanch]

I am having difficulty getting Tracks live to show audio coming through. It recognizes my USB on the board and every channel but there is no audio coming through.

[@AllamHouse]

Check this video which talks about security settings you might need to address. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXOrqX-En8iNsNE

[@SimpleRanch]

@@AllamHouse Thanks! I am going to look into that.

[@SimpleRanch]

@@AllamHouse I did go back and check it out and it never requests to use the microphone so there is no security issue there. I did attempt to use GarageBand and that worked but it did not do a 32 channel playback. I am stumped. GarageBand may not support that is what I am thinking.

[@AllamHouse]

Are you converting to USB C? Recently I’ve worked with some churches using MacBook with USB C converters that only offered a 2-track until they got an Apple branded product. The Apple branded dongle allowed the 32/32.

[@SimpleRanch]

@@AllamHouse No, I am plugging straight into the iMac. Someone told me that garageband doesn't do 32 out so I installed Studio one Free version and I will try that and see if it works.