Ok. Now it's arrived. I've hooked it up to Ableton, pulled up an instrument plugin for testing. Just a simple one for now, Arturia Mellotron V. I've assigned it to all the parameters of the mellotron, and holy moley! What a difference it makes. I'm just loving the crap out of this little thing already. Thank you so much for showing me this. I am extremely grateful, and a very happy boy. You rock!
This has to be the best video ive seen about anything, ever. I have no idea what you're talking about, (complete virgin to midi) but ampfreqq brought me here, and i'd love to buy you that coffee bro. i'd love to buy your mind and style too hahaha but thankyou so much for this, i havent even fiished watching but you seem like genius and cool personified. big up
Well. Thanks to you I am now getting a midimix. I love playing around with soft synths. I can not afford neither the cost nor the space to get physical synths, but I have plenty of room for synth vsts to run in Ableton, along with my MPK88 keyboard. What I've always missed though is the tactile connection to the synth itself that you get when you turn physical knobs, move faders and push buttons. That's when I came across this video several weeks ago. Telling me that I actually can assign a midi controller directly to the controls of a virtual midi instrument. Instead of just using it for controlling the DAW. That blew my mind. Also you put my attention to the MIDImix. I have buttons and faders on both the Akai MPK88 and my trusty Akai APC 40, but the amount on the MPK88 is limited, although I got a nice little taste of what can be done. Neither did I want to mess around with the setup for the APC 40. I'm fine with it doing what it does, integrating perfectly into Ableton out of the box. If it works, don't mess with it. I wanted a separate controller that I could feel free to just mess around with, without the risk of breaking the rest of my setup. In spite of doing extensive research on the Novation Launchpad and other alternatives I found that based on the various reviews, hailing the virtues of one or the other controller, the MIDImix still seems to me like the optimal combo of price and capabilities. I also have learned to appreciate the build quality of Akai controllers. So I have been really wanting a MIDImix for weeks now. Then recently my birthday came up, and my beloved big sister couldn't figure out what to give me. So she gave me money. About exactly enough to buy a MIDImix. How awesome is that? So now I'm eagerly awaiting a package in the mail, containing my own Akai MIDImix. Yay! I'm so excited, I can hardly wait. 😁 Looking forward to learning more about how to assign midi controls to the MIDImix. Thank you for making me aware of this and showing how it can be done. Keep up the good work. 👍
About the DJing-ish image setup that you showed, it's AmpFreqq2. That's why i bought it. It's basically a Dub live mixing tower, connected to the software AmpFreqq2. Since they design the soft for the midimix, the sell stickers , and even replacement knobs (they're higher than the originals). But, since i wanted to try to build mine, i've made a preset for Ableton, and it's really awesome to play with delays on this thing. I've also seen some people using it for photo/video editing, connecting it to Photoshop or DaVinci Resolve. And gess what, apparently it's awesome too! I love this gear
I saw this beautiful beast of hardware today at a music shop and I thought: "I want to use this to control synths in Logic. So thank you for proving me that this is indeed possible. Also I'm thinking of making custom cardboard cutaways for the different synths I intend to use this with (which would emulate what the person who had the camouflage stickers on it but mine would be removable.)
On a happy day i came looking for a legit video for knobs to map, and the map brought me here my friend, know that 2 year later your video is still helping, gonna get one of these and enter the midimix family! In Fruity loops btw
Was thinking about getting this or the Novation equivalent but this video pushed me over the edge to get the midimix. As soon as it arrived I replaced all the shitty knobs with replacements from Adafruit and it's a hundred times better. Thanks dude!
The only thing I was concerned about with this controller was the size of the knobs. But, DJ Tech Tools sells their proprietary Chroma Caps and they'll fit on there! They're taller and will feel much better than the ones that ship with the Akai. This was perfect man. Singlehandedly sold me on the Midimix! Ordering today. Thanks!!
Great vid. Super helpful. Had mine in the bottom drawer for the last while, but I KNEW there was more potential for it! Still on the low end of the steep learning curve that is midi mapping, but...your vid inspires me to climb the climb! Thanks and all the best, Brooke
I got a midimix about a week ago and have been using it "as intended" as a mixer with the default mappings for Ableton alongside an APC mini. Watching this video makes me want to get a second one.
I use my Akai midiMix as my drum machine with bitwig. The knobs are used to control euclidean generators and drum parameters. It is perfect. It also makes a good bass and arp controller.
I wanted a midi controller first and foremost to control Sugar Bytes Turnado. Then after driving myself doolally with the amount of controllers on the market, I finally chose the Launchpad 49 from Novation only for one of the knobs to stop working almost immediately. So that's where I'm at. Then I saw this on Amazon in stock and wandered around for videos on it, and saw yours. you've done a great job on selling me on this by the way. I too have an old midi keyboard I can use (For drums too) and yes I wont be able to connect the two devices, but that's not the end of the world for me. A big thank you for the video.
MIDIMix is very cool. I had one several years ago. I made a video on how to use MIDI learn on Akai Force andnthats still my most viewed video 😂. Anyway. One thing I'd recommend to anyone with or looking to buy a MIDIMix is to replace the stock knobs with aome with a taller, more grippy profile. It elevates it to even higher levels of usability. Jsut make sure you buy the correct fitting 👍
Just bought one on emotion then found your video to justify my purchase. Ultra uber stoked to learn editor software exists so I can avoid CC conflicts with my other controllers
Daaamn, I JUST ordered an M -Vave SMC-Mixer because of my desire for tactile changes (loving the MPC Studio, my first controller, but I need more knobs and sliders :D) It was only $65, but knowing this exists... the M-Vave is gonna go straight back to Amazon when it gets here in 2-4 weeks haha
I'm getting back into producing after a hiatus of over a decade. I was an softsynth OG and my controller of choice was an Evolution UC16. I still have it but it's wonky and gives out all kinds of random signals. So I deciced to splash out and go for an all new setup with the midimix, an mpd 218 and an Arturia keylab 49 essential MK3. Oh and I accidentally ordered a mk1 Arturia as well wich I will probably be sending back. I still own FL studio and with the free liftime updates on that I dont think I need to spend on the software side. I bought the midimix especially with the intention of not using it as a mixer but more as a synth and effects controller.
I sold my APC MK2 about a year ago since I was taking a break from music and it was just kinda big. That was my fav controller besides the DJ Techtools MIDI Fighter Twister. Well I’m back at the music thing and it’s impossible to find the MK2 again lol Came to your vid after seeing the MIDI Mix. Very well done video. Gave me a lot to think about. I still have my Push 2 and MF Twister, but am missing sliders 😩 Gonna toy around with some ideas and see what makes sense for me. Thanks for all the info!
I use AL basically as a giant guitar pedal for prepared guitar along with the LPD8. Although I love the LPD8, the constant toggling between pad banks became too cumbersome to deal with while in a groove, mainly because I needed more knobs. This video just sold me on the MIDIMix... thanks!
I like your video. Frankenstein is right! I use mine as remote also and able to map a lot of the Cherry Audio PS-20. Love the control! Gonna also use for the Arturia Modular V. It's so good!
Yeah I bought an LPD8 when they first came out and fuckin broke it the day I got it. Luckily I knew a guy who worked there. He ended up stabbing someone and going to prison. I don’t know why I’m telling you this.
I'm just getting started making music, and my current setup consists of my computer at my desk and my full-size weighted key Casio digital piano to the right of me. That's it. It's really awkward when I want to tweak parameters in Vital while I'm playing because my right hand is on my mouse and my left hand is fully extended under my right arm to my keyboard. But that's about to change soon, because I'll have an M-Audio Oxygen Pro 25 which not only fits on my desk right in front of me, but also has knobs. But then I would have to find a place for my typing keyboard because my desk is too small to have them both in a comfortable position on the desk. I'm mixing my first "real" track right now (which is still mostly an experiment) and I'm thinking if I'm gonna end up spending a lot of time mixing, a Midimix might be just what I need.
Excellent review, bought mine a few years ago and have hardly touched it, so thanks for the inspiration :) I mapped my finger to your subscribe and like buttons :)
You’ve got me interested in an upgrade! I’ve been using the LPK25 (due to its size) to control midi in my daw. I used to have an MPK mini, but busted the USB port on it. Along with the LPK25, I use an SP-404sx to get ideas going and record those directly into FL to sequence and build upon. Definitely looking into getting something with more mapping capabilities. Thanks for the video!
Near future goal is to make an overlay for the midimix via laser engraver to cut holes, and engrave the text! My end game is hopes of creating several freestanding, mini pc/midimix synths for dirt cheap. :)
Got my midimix for my 1010 bluebox….I know that they work together but I got on a rabbit trail of different devices to use backing tracks without a ‘DAW’…ended up coming back to this combo recently while getting ready for a live band gig. It has it’s limitations but I think it will be good enough.
I'm currently looking for a simple, knob-rich MIDI thingie _without_ drumpads. Sounds like I found the perfect solution. In my case I want to use it as a direct tactile tweaking-board for my TD17-KVX E-Drum-Kit in combination with Perfect Drums and Steven Slate Drums. So many knobs! You can even reserve one for tuning the snare! 😍
encouraging. I just got one of these and I hope to map it to control apple motion and logic. plug and play hasn't been rewarding just yet which is why I'm scouring TH-cam. thanks.
Great video! Would be fun to use as a drum machine kind of like a tr-8 or tr-8s. Could even assign one knob on each track as a sample selector to quickly sift through different hi hats. Have you tried this?
i haven't! that's a great idea though! most often i will map 5 or 6 knobs to a drums release and attack- or it's pitch and stuff like that. but doing a whole 8 drum kit mapped out like that would be hella sweet. great idea!
I just wanted to update you on how I've configured my Midimix for a DJ environment. I have 8 different fx plugins mapped (1 to each channel) with all the important parameters linked to the above buttons and knobs on a single return track. All my tracks are being sent to one channel which the master fader can adjust the amount of fx to. It works great in a live situation..Not so well for a studio setup as once you adjust the settings, it screws up the automation.. But hey I'm working on that too.. Hope you are keeping well.
that's rad!!! and yeah once you record the automation it likes to only have one recorded version per modified parameter. if you wanna mess about just turn off automation tracking and only turn it on when you want to commit to an automation move.
@@wowflower I just had a EUREKA moment . It works. instead of putting the chain on a send channel I route all tracks to one channel and put the chain on there. Then the automation works AND saves at different parts of the track.. Gawd I love this controller!!!
Thinking about getting 2 of these to control 16 channels in Ableton -- so they faders can be midi mapped? My concern would be if the faders are auto assigned, but sounds like you could assign the faders to whatever you want?
Hi. I’m about to get MIDIMix however I don’t use Ableton. I use Pro Tools and May be Cubase in future. Do you know if there is a drawback using this controller with any other DAW?
not that I'm aware of - as I mentioned in the video, ableton is the most comfortable daw for me when in comes to mapping. in my opinion they have it down best but whatever daw you are comfortable with is the right daw to use!
Great video - super helpful with getting a better idea of what this thing can do before buying. I'm currently working on Logic and I'm just trying to find an affordable and mappable controller to mix tracks in real time. Emulating dub techniques with a mouse and keyboard is not nearly as fun lol. It seems that a big part of your love for the Midimix comes from its power with Ableton -would you recommend it to a Logic user like myself? Thanks!
I never got a grip on mapping with Logic, but these days I'm sure it's equally as capable! I've been toying with the idea of making some Logic Pro focused videos. Also, thank you for thek ind words Cofield!
Maybe you can help. Tech support is enthusiastic but uninformatuve. I have 8 launchpad x’s being merged into a single 8 ch midi stream. It will trigger percusdion sounds across 8 midi ch om a 1010 blackbox. All good. But i need to send out a remapped clone of that 8 ch stream to a midi triggered DMX lighting controller. The problem is, i only have about 30 light effects to trigger. Which means out of the 512 different sounds across 8 midi ch, (8 x 64 pads/launchpad), i have to remap the 512 midi note #s across 8 ch down to 1 ch, with only about 18-20 note #s. So note#s 1-19 on ch 1 would be remapped to note#2 on ch9. 20-40 on ch 1 remapped to to note#3 on ch9. 41-64 on ch 1 remapped to notez#4 on ch9. That’s launchpad 1 64 note#s remapped. Launchpad 2-8 incoming would be similar. All being remapped to ch 9, but incremental note#s. 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, etc, up to about 30, in groups of 18-22 original note#s. So that multiple pads will trigger same dmx light effect assigned to each of the 30 note#s on ch 9. I’ve been searching for a box that can do this. Closest i’ve come is midipipe, a free midi mapping app. But the whole idea is to not have to use the computer at all, since it will be occupied with other tasks. Can midimix remap incoming midi note#s across 8 midi ch down to 1 midi ch and about 30 different note #s? Thx Randy
I just got one for the exact same purpose as you it seems; fits me like a glove. However, anyone knows how to get the led lights to work? I've tried two of them and neither in bitwig nor ableton live does the mute and rec arm or any buttons at all light up.
yeah the lights seem to do their own thing when you unmap their preset record/arm function. Not the end of the world though, especially considering the amount of mapping you'd need to write down / memorize.
@@wowflower Well both that we tested at the store I bought it never light up at all, none, at any time, in either live or bitwig, even before I touch any mapping or setting. So I guess my question is: If e.g. you just connect a new one out of the box to usb, should anything on it light up? (Also thank you for answering, and thank you for the video!)
Hello sir, I'm using ableton live 10 and was wondering if I had this midimix could I save mappings with the devices in ableton and to also save the mapping for any other plugin and can always pull it up with out having to remap everything?
When I plug it in on my computer GarageBand says there is 1 MIDI divice connected but I can’t find it on the MIDI list, does someone know how to fix that?
Excellent video! Do you know if this would work with hardware synths that have 5 pin midi? I want knobs and sliders to control a synth I have that has midi CC so that I don't have to menu dive. Might get this for Ableton alone, but would like to have something than can control hardware too for DAWless.
Bro. Awesome video. I have a question about the banks. I’d like the first one to be a project template where each fader is the volume of an entire track, and then have the second bank represent the 8pads of the drum program specifically on an MPC. Is that possible?
yeah you just map it as such! you match each track fader in ableton with the faders on the device and same with the drum perimeters. it's all up to how you decide to map it!
@@wowflower oh ok! I seen some people say they couldn’t do it. Maybe because we’re trying to do it on standalone. Could be we can only do it that way if we’re using ableton
Hey, that’s my Serum map! Fun!
whoaaa!!! good stuff homie!! ❤️🔥
Track to remote …so simple . You are the only video to explain this so clearly . Thank you
Ok. Now it's arrived. I've hooked it up to Ableton, pulled up an instrument plugin for testing. Just a simple one for now, Arturia Mellotron V. I've assigned it to all the parameters of the mellotron, and holy moley! What a difference it makes. I'm just loving the crap out of this little thing already. Thank you so much for showing me this. I am extremely grateful, and a very happy boy. You rock!
love it!!!! thanks for passing on the good news that’s very exciting (:
This has to be the best video ive seen about anything, ever. I have no idea what you're talking about, (complete virgin to midi) but ampfreqq brought me here, and i'd love to buy you that coffee bro. i'd love to buy your mind and style too hahaha but thankyou so much for this, i havent even fiished watching but you seem like genius and cool personified. big up
Well. Thanks to you I am now getting a midimix. I love playing around with soft synths. I can not afford neither the cost nor the space to get physical synths, but I have plenty of room for synth vsts to run in Ableton, along with my MPK88 keyboard. What I've always missed though is the tactile connection to the synth itself that you get when you turn physical knobs, move faders and push buttons. That's when I came across this video several weeks ago. Telling me that I actually can assign a midi controller directly to the controls of a virtual midi instrument. Instead of just using it for controlling the DAW. That blew my mind. Also you put my attention to the MIDImix. I have buttons and faders on both the Akai MPK88 and my trusty Akai APC 40, but the amount on the MPK88 is limited, although I got a nice little taste of what can be done. Neither did I want to mess around with the setup for the APC 40. I'm fine with it doing what it does, integrating perfectly into Ableton out of the box. If it works, don't mess with it. I wanted a separate controller that I could feel free to just mess around with, without the risk of breaking the rest of my setup. In spite of doing extensive research on the Novation Launchpad and other alternatives I found that based on the various reviews, hailing the virtues of one or the other controller, the MIDImix still seems to me like the optimal combo of price and capabilities. I also have learned to appreciate the build quality of Akai controllers. So I have been really wanting a MIDImix for weeks now. Then recently my birthday came up, and my beloved big sister couldn't figure out what to give me. So she gave me money. About exactly enough to buy a MIDImix. How awesome is that? So now I'm eagerly awaiting a package in the mail, containing my own Akai MIDImix. Yay! I'm so excited, I can hardly wait. 😁 Looking forward to learning more about how to assign midi controls to the MIDImix. Thank you for making me aware of this and showing how it can be done. Keep up the good work. 👍
About the DJing-ish image setup that you showed, it's AmpFreqq2. That's why i bought it. It's basically a Dub live mixing tower, connected to the software AmpFreqq2. Since they design the soft for the midimix, the sell stickers , and even replacement knobs (they're higher than the originals). But, since i wanted to try to build mine, i've made a preset for Ableton, and it's really awesome to play with delays on this thing.
I've also seen some people using it for photo/video editing, connecting it to Photoshop or DaVinci Resolve. And gess what, apparently it's awesome too!
I love this gear
I saw this beautiful beast of hardware today at a music shop and I thought: "I want to use this to control synths in Logic. So thank you for proving me that this is indeed possible. Also I'm thinking of making custom cardboard cutaways for the different synths I intend to use this with (which would emulate what the person who had the camouflage stickers on it but mine would be removable.)
On a happy day i came looking for a legit video for knobs to map, and the map brought me here my friend, know that 2 year later your video is still helping, gonna get one of these and enter the midimix family! In Fruity loops btw
Glad you are going harder on this TH-cam channel.
thank u im having a blast with it
This is the review I needed! The Midimix and an Akai Force is unstoppable
I watched this intently, focused and heard every word he said. This is well done...I would say art. I subscribed.
Was thinking about getting this or the Novation equivalent but this video pushed me over the edge to get the midimix.
As soon as it arrived I replaced all the shitty knobs with replacements from Adafruit and it's a hundred times better.
Thanks dude!
hell yessss. i too replaced my knobs not too long ago!! its quite an amazing lil mixer
The only thing I was concerned about with this controller was the size of the knobs. But, DJ Tech Tools sells their proprietary Chroma Caps and they'll fit on there! They're taller and will feel much better than the ones that ship with the Akai.
This was perfect man. Singlehandedly sold me on the Midimix! Ordering today. Thanks!!
i have some knobs for my 404 but i gotta get on those knobs for the midimix! thanks for tunin in!!!
I just picked up one and can't wait to put it to work.
going on 2 years of nearly daily use of this thing. cheers!!
@@wowflower what kind of musician are you?
Great vid. Super helpful. Had mine in the bottom drawer for the last while, but I KNEW there was more potential for it! Still on the low end of the steep learning curve that is midi mapping, but...your vid inspires me to climb the climb! Thanks and all the best, Brooke
You are a modern day Ferris Bueller. Loving your work. About to buy one of these bad boys right … now. That was satisfying.
I really like your humor and story telling. Would love for you to splice in some jams that relate to the talking points
This video is amazing. so many laughs. I will be looking at your other videos if no other reason then just for the comedy aspect.
I got a midimix about a week ago and have been using it "as intended" as a mixer with the default mappings for Ableton alongside an APC mini. Watching this video makes me want to get a second one.
I use my Akai midiMix as my drum machine with bitwig. The knobs are used to control euclidean generators and drum parameters. It is perfect. It also makes a good bass and arp controller.
that is awesome!!! great ideas there
I wanted a midi controller first and foremost to control Sugar Bytes Turnado. Then after driving myself doolally with the amount of controllers on the market, I finally chose the Launchpad 49 from Novation only for one of the knobs to stop working almost immediately. So that's where I'm at. Then I saw this on Amazon in stock and wandered around for videos on it, and saw yours. you've done a great job on selling me on this by the way. I too have an old midi keyboard I can use (For drums too) and yes I wont be able to connect the two devices, but that's not the end of the world for me. A big thank you for the video.
Great video, thanks! Had almost decided to get an Akai APC Mini, didn't know a Midimix existed or that full midi mapping could be done on it.
thank you sir! im gonna get that sweet thing! 😃video is great man btw !
I don’t normally like talking videos. So I liked this one and subscribed, reluctantly.
i love a good plot twist
i was just looking for some midi controller with multiple knobs and this is perfect! great video btw i had a good laugh haha
MIDIMix is very cool. I had one several years ago. I made a video on how to use MIDI learn on Akai Force andnthats still my most viewed video 😂. Anyway. One thing I'd recommend to anyone with or looking to buy a MIDIMix is to replace the stock knobs with aome with a taller, more grippy profile. It elevates it to even higher levels of usability. Jsut make sure you buy the correct fitting 👍
Just bought one on emotion then found your video to justify my purchase. Ultra uber stoked to learn editor software exists so I can avoid CC conflicts with my other controllers
hope you enjoy it. its an enchanting lil shit box!!! still loving mine
Oh dear i need this so bad - mapping out my VSTs sounds like heaven
this is exactly what i needed- loved your video edits too lol
thank you (: glad it found you at the right time
Thanks for answering my unasked question about whether or not I can override the channel mappings (and use them for whatever).
using macro knobs for whatever is my life's purpose - happy to help u
convinced me to buy it. thanks alot mate, gonna make my live set alot better with this
hell yes!!! have fun
sick review I just bought one then saw this. Exactly what I was looking for
funny and very helpful as i'm looking to pick one up. i think you sold me on it. thank *YOU*
enjoy it!!!!! thank u
all of your info is hella useful thank you
no thank YOU
Daaamn, I JUST ordered an M -Vave SMC-Mixer because of my desire for tactile changes (loving the MPC Studio, my first controller, but I need more knobs and sliders :D)
It was only $65, but knowing this exists... the M-Vave is gonna go straight back to Amazon when it gets here in 2-4 weeks haha
You got a sub and I just bought one. Thanks!
quality stuff mate, keep up the good work
thank u!!
I just ordered one today for these exact reasons. I think the mapping technique is really cool for a live performance set up.
Love the video btw!
Just came across the midi mix. You sold me on it for sure.
Thanks mate.might ask some questions i time to come.
I was looking for something like this for months without knowing what I was looking for.
Just ordered after your review confirmed this is what i need!
Sweet bro. Just pulled this out of closet just for my plugin Alliance Lisa plugin for mastering.
I'm getting back into producing after a hiatus of over a decade. I was an softsynth OG and my controller of choice was an Evolution UC16. I still have it but it's wonky and gives out all kinds of random signals. So I deciced to splash out and go for an all new setup with the midimix, an mpd 218 and an Arturia keylab 49 essential MK3. Oh and I accidentally ordered a mk1 Arturia as well wich I will probably be sending back. I still own FL studio and with the free liftime updates on that I dont think I need to spend on the software side. I bought the midimix especially with the intention of not using it as a mixer but more as a synth and effects controller.
I love your blogging style. Totally zen now even after 4 espressi❤
me love the espressi ❤️🔥🙌🧘🏻♂️
I sold my APC MK2 about a year ago since I was taking a break from music and it was just kinda big. That was my fav controller besides the DJ Techtools MIDI Fighter Twister.
Well I’m back at the music thing and it’s impossible to find the MK2 again lol
Came to your vid after seeing the MIDI Mix. Very well done video. Gave me a lot to think about. I still have my Push 2 and MF Twister, but am missing sliders 😩
Gonna toy around with some ideas and see what makes sense for me. Thanks for all the info!
I used to use an APC! I liked it but also thought it was way too big lol
Had a midimix collecting dust, I forgot about now I'm using it with launchcontrol hella buttons
I use AL basically as a giant guitar pedal for prepared guitar along with the LPD8. Although I love the LPD8, the constant toggling between pad banks became too cumbersome to deal with while in a groove, mainly because I needed more knobs. This video just sold me on the MIDIMix... thanks!
4:50 when i first saw the midimix this was what crossed my mind instanty. a full blown synth macro board
I like your video. Frankenstein is right! I use mine as remote also and able to map a lot of the Cherry Audio PS-20. Love the control! Gonna also use for the Arturia Modular V. It's so good!
Yeah I bought an LPD8 when they first came out and fuckin broke it the day I got it.
Luckily I knew a guy who worked there. He ended up stabbing someone and going to prison. I don’t know why I’m telling you this.
What a shame. Very sad story
I enjoyed the hell out of this video. Thank you
Awesome video, man!. Just got one!
I'm just getting started making music, and my current setup consists of my computer at my desk and my full-size weighted key Casio digital piano to the right of me. That's it. It's really awkward when I want to tweak parameters in Vital while I'm playing because my right hand is on my mouse and my left hand is fully extended under my right arm to my keyboard. But that's about to change soon, because I'll have an M-Audio Oxygen Pro 25 which not only fits on my desk right in front of me, but also has knobs. But then I would have to find a place for my typing keyboard because my desk is too small to have them both in a comfortable position on the desk. I'm mixing my first "real" track right now (which is still mostly an experiment) and I'm thinking if I'm gonna end up spending a lot of time mixing, a Midimix might be just what I need.
Great review, thank you!
Thanks for the video! I'm getting this too.
Love you man. I’m getting this
This guy is cooler than ice. 😂. I bet a studio session with him would be dope aF
You are the Ferris Bueller of Gen Z. 😎
Great vid, thanks so much!
Excellent review, bought mine a few years ago and have hardly touched it, so thanks for the inspiration :) I mapped my finger to your subscribe and like buttons :)
lolllll thank you gary!!!
@@wowflower My pleasure, love your reviewing style :) This thing is a PITA to hook up with Cakewalk's ACT protocol :(
I came here hoping to listen exactly to everything you explained, so thank you
The Black Dog !
Reaper and VCV Rack will change your life.
You’ve got me interested in an upgrade! I’ve been using the LPK25 (due to its size) to control midi in my daw. I used to have an MPK mini, but busted the USB port on it. Along with the LPK25, I use an SP-404sx to get ideas going and record those directly into FL to sequence and build upon. Definitely looking into getting something with more mapping capabilities. Thanks for the video!
anything combined with a 404 is boss as fuuuck. and hey thanks for watchin!!
Near future goal is to make an overlay for the midimix via laser engraver to cut holes, and engrave the text! My end game is hopes of creating several freestanding, mini pc/midimix synths for dirt cheap. :)
fantastic idea!!
Got my midimix for my 1010 bluebox….I know that they work together but I got on a rabbit trail of different devices to use backing tracks without a ‘DAW’…ended up coming back to this combo recently while getting ready for a live band gig. It has it’s limitations but I think it will be good enough.
I use one of these as a control surface for a digital lighting console (qlc+). It’s so much better than having to use a mouse or touchscreen
I'm currently looking for a simple, knob-rich MIDI thingie _without_ drumpads. Sounds like I found the perfect solution. In my case I want to use it as a direct tactile tweaking-board for my TD17-KVX E-Drum-Kit in combination with Perfect Drums and Steven Slate Drums. So many knobs! You can even reserve one for tuning the snare! 😍
sounds like you found your perfect midi controller!!!! this controller rocks
i have 2 midixes and 2 apc minis, for a full 16 channel monster apc.
encouraging. I just got one of these and I hope to map it to control apple motion and logic. plug and play hasn't been rewarding just yet which is why I'm scouring TH-cam. thanks.
Great video! Would be fun to use as a drum machine kind of like a tr-8 or tr-8s. Could even assign one knob on each track as a sample selector to quickly sift through different hi hats. Have you tried this?
i haven't! that's a great idea though! most often i will map 5 or 6 knobs to a drums release and attack- or it's pitch and stuff like that. but doing a whole 8 drum kit mapped out like that would be hella sweet. great idea!
I’d like to find out if I can use my tr8 as a mixer for another hardware device..specifically the faders🤔🤔🤔
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I just wanted to update you on how I've configured my Midimix for a DJ environment. I have 8 different fx plugins mapped (1 to each channel) with all the important parameters linked to the above buttons and knobs on a single return track. All my tracks are being sent to one channel which the master fader can adjust the amount of fx to. It works great in a live situation..Not so well for a studio setup as once you adjust the settings, it screws up the automation.. But hey I'm working on that too.. Hope you are keeping well.
that's rad!!! and yeah once you record the automation it likes to only have one recorded version per modified parameter. if you wanna mess about just turn off automation tracking and only turn it on when you want to commit to an automation move.
@@wowflower I just had a EUREKA moment . It works. instead of putting the chain on a send channel I route all tracks to one channel and put the chain on there. Then the automation works AND saves at different parts of the track.. Gawd I love this controller!!!
Thinking about getting 2 of these to control 16 channels in Ableton -- so they faders can be midi mapped? My concern would be if the faders are auto assigned, but sounds like you could assign the faders to whatever you want?
yeah change the midi function to remote in preferences and you will have all the mapping possibilities you want at your fingertips!
@@wowflower nice thanks!
Watched it twice, bought it (midiMix), changed the knobs to higher reach - now i need to start using it 😕
Hi. I’m about to get MIDIMix however I don’t use Ableton. I use Pro Tools and May be Cubase in future. Do you know if there is a drawback using this controller with any other DAW?
not that I'm aware of - as I mentioned in the video, ableton is the most comfortable daw for me when in comes to mapping. in my opinion they have it down best but whatever daw you are comfortable with is the right daw to use!
Great video!
Good video, got the same problem with the knobs with the midi mix.
Question: have you tried to set TWO midi mix devices? Thanks!
I haven't but as long as you know how to set up multiple midi instruments you will be fine! twice the magic!!
Which brand is that black square box? I saw them on a great live set, the guy was using three of them. I'd definitely appriciate if anyone tells me.
can you be more specific?
@@wowflower Exactly at 00:48. But I found it. It's Midi Fighter's Twister. Thank you for the video.
Great video - super helpful with getting a better idea of what this thing can do before buying. I'm currently working on Logic and I'm just trying to find an affordable and mappable controller to mix tracks in real time. Emulating dub techniques with a mouse and keyboard is not nearly as fun lol. It seems that a big part of your love for the Midimix comes from its power with Ableton -would you recommend it to a Logic user like myself? Thanks!
I never got a grip on mapping with Logic, but these days I'm sure it's equally as capable! I've been toying with the idea of making some Logic Pro focused videos. Also, thank you for thek ind words Cofield!
@@wowflower Some Logic Pro vids would be sick
Would love to see some demos of you using the midimix!! Got one but it is super unappreciated, really need to give it a proper go
Sure thing!! Expect a demo in an upcoming video!
@@wowflower would love to see how you map the buttons so the lights turn on-off with devices?
@@aydengraham that should be automatic with ableton. truth be told mine only works like that half the time. i've learned to ignore the lights (:
I wish the knobs were bigger on these things
Maybe you can help.
Tech support is enthusiastic but uninformatuve.
I have 8 launchpad x’s being merged into a single 8 ch midi stream.
It will trigger percusdion sounds across 8 midi ch om a 1010 blackbox.
All good.
But i need to send out a remapped clone of that 8 ch stream to a midi triggered DMX lighting controller.
The problem is, i only have about 30 light effects to trigger.
Which means out of the 512 different sounds across 8 midi ch, (8 x 64 pads/launchpad), i have to remap the 512 midi note #s across 8 ch down to 1 ch, with only about 18-20 note #s.
So note#s 1-19 on ch 1 would be remapped to note#2 on ch9.
20-40 on ch 1 remapped to to note#3 on ch9.
41-64 on ch 1 remapped to notez#4 on ch9.
That’s launchpad 1 64 note#s remapped.
Launchpad 2-8 incoming would be similar.
All being remapped to ch 9, but incremental note#s.
5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, etc, up to about 30, in groups of 18-22 original note#s.
So that multiple pads will trigger same dmx light effect assigned to each of the 30 note#s on ch 9.
I’ve been searching for a box that can do this.
Closest i’ve come is midipipe, a free midi mapping app.
But the whole idea is to not have to use the computer at all, since it will be occupied with other tasks.
Can midimix remap incoming midi note#s across 8 midi ch down to 1 midi ch and about 30 different note #s?
Thx
Randy
im gonna be real randy i have absolutely no idea. you should hire a midi consultant lol
This man speaks eloquently about knobs
I just got one for the exact same purpose as you it seems; fits me like a glove. However, anyone knows how to get the led lights to work? I've tried two of them and neither in bitwig nor ableton live does the mute and rec arm or any buttons at all light up.
yeah the lights seem to do their own thing when you unmap their preset record/arm function. Not the end of the world though, especially considering the amount of mapping you'd need to write down / memorize.
@@wowflower Well both that we tested at the store I bought it never light up at all, none, at any time, in either live or bitwig, even before I touch any mapping or setting. So I guess my question is: If e.g. you just connect a new one out of the box to usb, should anything on it light up? (Also thank you for answering, and thank you for the video!)
Love! Can I ask that you make more videos demonstrating the different types of uses that you mentioned?
i have quite a few videos about how i use this thing up already!
@@wowflower which ones? I can't tell by their titles where to find the MIDI Mix...
Using that music to make me stay really worked, normally I'd watch a few minutes and then click off, not this time
super sized midi mapable button knob n slider frankenstein thing
dude you really saved me with that "Remote" option! i was trying to use my synthesizer as a midi controller and now i can do it!!!
How the heck do you set it up with Logic? Why does everything have to be so difficult for me lol?
Great video
awesom!
Hello sir,
I'm using ableton live 10 and was wondering if I had this midimix could I save mappings with the devices in ableton and to also save the mapping for any other plugin and can always pull it up with out having to remap everything?
When I plug it in on my computer GarageBand says there is 1 MIDI divice connected but I can’t find it on the MIDI list, does someone know how to fix that?
just bought both a LPD 8 and a MIDIMIX for the same reasons shown in the video
Excellent video! Do you know if this would work with hardware synths that have 5 pin midi? I want knobs and sliders to control a synth I have that has midi CC so that I don't have to menu dive. Might get this for Ableton alone, but would like to have something than can control hardware too for DAWless.
not sure how to rig it for dawless use but if it's midi and mapable it should work!
Is there a video explaining how to use this with Reaper?
not on my channel!
Friend, you are close, but the best MIDI controller ever is the UC33e.
Bro. Awesome video. I have a question about the banks. I’d like the first one to be a project template where each fader is the volume of an entire track, and then have the second bank represent the 8pads of the drum program specifically on an MPC. Is that possible?
yeah you just map it as such! you match each track fader in ableton with the faders on the device and same with the drum perimeters. it's all up to how you decide to map it!
@@wowflower oh ok! I seen some people say they couldn’t do it. Maybe because we’re trying to do it on standalone. Could be we can only do it that way if we’re using ableton
@@anidea5646 could be that! just make sure to set the devices remote function on in settings !