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@RUST( i )K : ?
Are those meant as replies to the query that got this topic started?
I don’t have Loopy in the iPhone ATM but with GTL I can set it without AB.
I start opening first GTL and in input windows choose AUM port (it shows 8) then I open AUM and choose in the output node IAA/AB output and select GTL.
Note there are some slides in that embed IG. The first 3 from GTL iphone and the last 2 from AUM. Not AB involved in the process...
AB gives you the ability to set the loop multiples and start/stop recording without leaving AUM. And 12 loops. And each loop can have its own output in AUM if you want.
Can you accomplish that with GTL/AUM without using AB?
I don’t think so (but it could be) due GTL limitations but also I don’t need it for my setup.
I answer with these pics since IAA can be set without AB which I understood was the main question...
If I will need multiple inputs into looper I will use AUM bus as funnel recording layer by layer never more than one at the same time. It’s a matter of workflow in my one but if you need multichannel recording loopy seems the way to go... even so it will require AB3 too AFAIK...
If I undestood right (after reading your question once again) you should be able to select AUM in loopy to make it appear in AUM IAA/AB as I did in my slides. If you make it the right steps it appears, if not... not. So dabble a bit more inside loopy to find “input” until these arise in AUM...
@TheDubbyLabby : did you read through the thread? The questions that started the thread have long since (with dome tutorial pictures) been answered and the recent addition was a tutorial showing the workflow in action.
The AB3 palette is a part of what makes the workflow do friendly.
No I didn’t, sorry... just trying to help as @RUST( i )K done...
I will look into it and see if I can help in any way... since I don’t use loopy and AUM just as hardware mixer maybe I can’t be much more helpful...
The original question has long since been asked and answered. There is even a nice video tutorial.
Yup I saw the whole post... includding myself november 18 lol...
I’m happy you get the answer! I also learnt about using GTL/AUM without AB3 and read a bit more about @Michael ideas for LMp...
but with GTL coming to iPhone (and with digitech trio+ if I get mad about iOS) I probably will never use loopy again. I need song structure and load next/previous song from midi bindings (both implemented in GTL) so I hope AUv3 looper arrives to AUM/AB3 for users who need more flexibility.
For other loop composition duties I use BlocsWave... but I don’t use too much apps just recording from external hardware or garageband instruments (where I use directly garageband and route BlocsWave into it and record audio loops inside garage live loops etc). From there to desktop for further mixing editing...
QuantiLoop (QL?) is an alternative to GTL for looping in AUM without AB. I would be great if I could save the preset for this setup in one place instead of having to scatter it across AUM and another app, be it AB3 or GTL or QL.
Not sure why people are trying to take AB3 out of the equation. It adds so much. Particularly for the use-case the thread was started to discuss.
Btw, maybe this isn't obvious. But with a little bit of one-time setup, you can add some midi controls to use Loopy as a structured looper if one wants a and b sections.
AB3 adds an additional step when loading and it introduces yet another layer of instability. For my purposes (live looping controlled by a MIDI foot pedal), I generally prefer AUM+QL, but I have AUM sessions saved for GTL and Loopy as well. All influenced and improved by the information in this thread.
In the use-case the thread was started to discuss, AB3 doesn't really add additional steps. Saving in AB3, saves the configuration. You don't even need to save in AUM as AUM's state and setup gets saved. If any IAA apps are used and they have AB3 state-saving, that saves setup.
The floating palette allows looping without leaving AUM or ApeMatrix. And convenient app-switching.
And I find AB3 rock solid.
Maybe those don't apply to GTL or Quantiloop--but that isn't what this thread is about.
I answered to the first question which seemed that... but in my workflow is not about drop AB3, it’s about using one just app. If AB, AUM or any other looper could make quantized section launch and open next song from midi binding I will be very happy to try it.
That’s why I said “glad to see you have your question answered” and “I can’t help much more” and “thanks for make me figure how to use AUM IAA without AB, even when I don’t need it”. One never knows when some info will be useful
Well if I had a nickel for every time a thread went a direction I intentionally intended to avoid...🤪
LoL
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Best practices for AUM-Loopy-Audiobus
Right ?
That’s the topic and best practices in a question form means you are looking for meaningful setups using the predefined apps?
You don’t seem to help the flow of this thread and ironically it’s yours.
Everyone posting in it is attempting to contribute.
Obviously I posted this based on the “original query “..
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Removed grumpy reply
Let's keep constructive ourselves please.
I think a good practice could be make a wiki article with the most interesting info and if the original question is not related, make two?
We have lot of luck with all the info and spirit which makes AB more than app hub even for those of us who even don't use it (as app)
Help others and go forward to improve our musical and living experience...
Hey, hello everybody. Thanks for resurrecting an old thread i had missed from November. This is good info. As a recap:
Loopy’s my jam, so I’m sticking with this workflow. There are some things to keep in mind:
By definition if I use just one app (GTL) vs GTL + any app (AB3/AUM/whatever) complexity is increased. So if I add one more as funnel or whatever function add an extra complexity layer...
I use GTL mostly without anything else but if I can IAA directly (without AUM nor AB3 nor any host) then complexity is reduced (alongside boost in stability or almost common sense says that)
I said this in that context and also said the point isn't against AB3 more than against any extra step in my uber simplified workflow where I even bought dedicated hardware for sounds and fx and I just use two or three apps (BlocsWave, Garageband and GTL). I even wondering buy a dedicated hardware mixer and avoid AUM for that duties...
I bought Digitech trio+ as GTL replacement so go figure...
GTL is a great app. Perhaps the point of this thread wasn't clear. The genesis of this was finding a nice realtime looping workflow for people that really dig their AUM setup and are looking to bring realtime looping in that context.
It could also apply to people that love ApeMatrix.
I have it clear and stated myself clear (so agree) but arguing some info gets out of context and needs put things clear.
Realtime isn’t equal to gig oriented. I can do realtime looping with iOS but I need to test GTL (or any single app) as stable option for gigging. Adding extra layers goes against stability so no option for me at gigging. If I can’t trust any single app I will keep iDevices just for home (realtime or not) and use just hardware for gigging.
If we talk about best practices for looping, or for gigging or for gigging looping with AUm/AB/Apematrix it makes a huge difference... but let’s try to be common sense talking about layers and stability (including crashes and usb inconsistent behaviour) and make clear the context with our affirmations.
Said that I explain (and try to understand each) POV and even suggest how to be useful in the long run. I don’t want to sound cathegoric just answered because you quoted me
I get lot of useful info and better background from all of you so I can discuss properly and share info wisely.
I am not arguing that you should do anything differently.
You imply that adding anything--I.e the AB3/AUM/Loopy combination-- adds instability. I can say confidently that it is a stable combination. One needs to be careful about which plugins and synths use but that is a completely separate issue.
So, I'd be careful about implying that this is not a stable setup.
The most unstable aspect of AUM+AB3 is loading the preset(s) from a fresh start. This can be very tense, particularly in a live performance.
Looking ahead, by the way, IAA (e.g., Loopy) will be deprecated in the next iOS release. IAA probably won't go away for quite a while but this still may be a concern for someone setting up their live looping rig now. Unfortunately, all multitrack loopers are IAA, so I don't how things will resolve. (In an AUv3-only future, will AUM2 and AB4 each provide Looper functionality?)
For stability, it is generally best to freeze a rig and live with its limitations. I suspect it'll be a while before AUv3-only multi-looping on the level of what you can achieve with Loopy will be a while. On my iPad Gen 6, 24-tracks of Loopy + Loopy HD is stable and CPU-efficient. Mature old-school tech is often more stable because of being old-tech. The kinks have been worked out and are known. That is why NASA used to (and I assume still does) use "outdated" CPUs.
I probably wouldn't want to change the my AUM/AB3 setup mid-performance, but I find it reliable after a fresh boot -- as long as I stick to reliable puzzle pieces.
What happens first?
Drambo or Loopy MP?
Personally
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