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Thank you 😎👍
@_ki i have never used midi link sync but will certainly give it a try. If it works I will save this setting as a base to work from in AUM. Many thanks for the suggestion & I will update this thread if it works for me.
@_ki - you sir are a genius. Just downloaded Midi Link Sync & tried the setup you suggested. It works - again many thanks! Made an old git very happy!
Only problem encountered (& it is minor) is that if I change the tempo on my master clock (MC-707 on the test jam) then Midi Link Sync does not automatically follow the change. However, seeing as I mostly stick to the same tempo on most of my compositions this is not a huge issue.
Not giving you a hard time.
A lot of us are actually addicted to AUM.
Same for me.
@Lurcher Since i remember that Midi Link Sync follows the clock tempo, i did some tests.
In AUM i had a X0X and Ruismaker playing a simple beat. AUM received the Link tempo and sync generated by Midi Link Sync app.
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Since i don‘t have an external midi clock source, i tried two different apps as midi clock source:
a) AuriaPro (alao running a X0X / RuisMaker with simple rythm) with clock output to Midi Link Sync
=> Tempo changes were abrupt and accompanied by tempo disturbances, as the switchover could only be done via an auria dialogue.
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b) miRack standalone with a clock generator, topograph and kick and snare sampler and midi clock output to Midi Link Sync. The Link support of miRack was disabled.
=> Slowly turning the tempo knob of the clock module kept the AUM session in sync without glitches.
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In both cases, Midi Link Sync picked up the new tempo and AUM session generally followed - but the ‚slower‘ changes applied by miRack worked a lot better.
It 100% a personal preference, personal workflow, don’t let anyone tell ya otherwise. Whatever way you like to create is the best way for you to create. I slowly progressed on iOS, trying different methods, eventually finding my favorite workflow, ie AUM (with Atom/X2). But that doesn’t mean it’s the best way for someone else to work, All I can say is I didn’t see it for the longest time Either, but eventually after reading and hearing and watching so much about it, a sale came, I pulled the trigger, and haven’t looked back. I feel very creative, light on my feet, and focused, using only use the pieces I need in AUM, the midi possibilities are endless, it never crashes, I could go on but, the point is it’s amazing, but maybe not for everyone, and that’s cool too.
I am happy you all have a tool you love. Cubasis 2 just work for me. I probably don’t work the same way as most of you and that’s the beauty of making music we all have our way of doing it and the tools are there to accommodate us all.
A lot of you who like AUM are into this jamming live performance aspect. I sit at my keyboard and find chord progression that I input into a sequence. Then I find a chorus and bridge and so on.
FWIW, AUM isn’t just for jamming. I use it like a multi-track tape machine and mixing board.
Like I just said I like to find a verse at my keyboard then a chorus bridge and sequence then as I go to build my song. How do you do that in AUM? If that’s how you build your songs?
That’s exactly what I been asking from the beginning. I just don’t see how you do that in audiobus or AUM to build a song.
In AUM, just like with a tape deck. For audio, I record the audio and then load the audio into an AUM file player node. For synth tracks, I might record the audio or record the MIDI into Atom, LK or Photon.
I find the ease of rearranging effects and importing pre-configured channels very handy and more convenient than any of the DAWs I have...though I also use DAWs for projects where the workflow is better for the project. And I often start in AUM and then switch to a DAW for mixing/tweaking.
I would not see myself working like that at all. I input my playing in midi sequences.
Thank you for your input. 😎👍 no pun intended.
That’s ONE. One daw in all ios that can receive midi clock. The rest ofc including AUM got midi out. So there u go. Don’t drag the desktop bs into this. Its iOS.
I know your are passionate about what you love. So am I 😎👍
@Lurcher and @_ki
In my opinion using Audiobus for Midi > Link sync duties is a better alternative than Midi Link Sync.
But the important question is, do you say A.U.M. Or Owm? 😂
I bought it, used it for bits and pieces.. then bought Multi-track and digikeys and it just took off for me. I’ve made a few vids on it. Here’s one -
Thanks for this tip! I’ve been considering for a while to upgrade my keystep to a keystep pro. The goal would be to put together an a Keystep pro+AUM setup, but I was worried about whether it’s possible to sync them.
So far I tried to sync my Keystep’s arpeggiator with AUM with let’s say limited satisfaction. Now I tried putting Audiobus as a midi interface between Keystep and AUM. Seems it works perfectly!
@wim Cool, thank a lot for the info. I didn‘t know that Audiobus can be synced to midi clock, must have missed that update note.
But I remember an impressive video of Michael showcasing / debugging his „Spectacular Sync Engine“ several years ago and that‘s why i‘m very exited to try it out tomorrow.
The Appstore proudly presents: Zenbeats, Groove Rider, Gadget, Loopy HD, Genome. All can receive and follow MIDI clock and are as much a DAW as AUM is 😋
Thank you very much Jamie, I watched your video all the way thru. It was very informative and opened my eyes how AUM could be used in my style of production. My gf enjoyed the music too btw. 😃 cool tune, reminds me of the type of music they would play on CHiPs when I was a kid. Lol
I do agree with you on the CB2 vs CB3. What a disapointement CB3 as been on my iPad Pro 10.5 second gen. I don’t do videos so I can stick to CB2.
As for Auria Pro. This is where I do my mixing. I find that if I stick to only the included effect (few IAP but no Fabfilter stuff) and Toneboosters app, I get no crash and it’s all smooth. And I have pushed it hard. 30 audio tracks with Cpu at 110%. Certain plugins have a tendency to crash Auria badly so I stick to what works.
For mastering, you could do it in Auria with only Toneboosters app or you should check out Grand Finale by Klevgr. This thing is great. I am reading a book on mastering and everything is all there for me to test what’s in the book and it sounds great. Not too cpu heavy.
This is an A+ post. Totally relate to what you're laying down here!
A...U...M ! no aauuuhhmm please!! haha drives me mad
Potatoes, Potatas.
I use both AUM and DAWs.
If you want to arrange music on a timeline, especially when recording audio, a DAW is the best tool no question.
AUM is for making music without the pressure to record. It's the most flexible mixer one could possibly imagine, that routes everything everywhere, and can also record the channels independently. Using AUM to arrange is difficult and requires poorly integrated apps strung together. I don't buy into "modular studio"... I tried it, wanted it to work, it's a headache.
But anyone who likes to sit down and play music with electronic equipment or iOS apps, as if they were sitting to strum a guitar, would love AUM.
It’s actually a good discussion on what people use and how. I enjoy it.
AUM is fantastic and I use it everyday. Awesome!
Ah-oom, Ay-you-em, Ohm etc.
How does its creator pronounce it?
aye you,em i hope 🤣
awwwwmmm makes me cringe
@rs2000 oh damn, you're right, I overlooked Gadget and GR-16. If we're including GR-16 then Korg Electribe Wave is in that boat too. I'll take my blinkers off now. I don't use Zenbeats so I am not really up with it's capabilities.
@noob "What daw got clock in desktop or iOS? Just use AB+AUM for midi tricks"
I was just replying to your inclusion of the desktop in your statement, apologies if I misunderstood.