Thank you so much for this I have had the opz for over a year and love it, never found a nice way to get it over to the daw tho. this videos a game changer!
Really glad it helped you dude! People are always asking how they get their OP-Z audio recordings into the DAW but I figure if you are already going to hook up a DAW you might as well just use MIDI to make it ten times more powerful :D !
Hey Ryan - I've been running my Z into Live since I got it last year - and like you I've found that using a VST in Live takes tracks to a new level - although sometimes I've managed to create a sound in the Z that is kind of unique and works on its own... I like that macro MIDI mapping - I'll have to try that too - and I like the idea of controlling arrangements via the Z... all super hip and proof that the OP-Z is a very powerful device, which is slightly let down by its internal synth engines... haha - but true - keep up the good work
Cheers. Yeah there is always a fresh and new way to use it. I also find sometimes individual sounds from the Z are nice to I just audio track them in later and add them to the Ableton mix!
Hey, your tutorials are incredible my dude! I've been learning my OPz and POs for a while now, and started thinking about getting a DAW to record into. This vid convinced me to do it, and showed me how rad it can be! Cheers man!
Glad it was helpful! So many benefits to using a DAW if possible. Try to find an intro version or free tool before fully diving into anything too expensive
You're welcome! I honestly think this is the best way to use Ableton. The limitations of a physical controller can let you focus rather than being overwhelmed by every single effect and instrument being constantly available.
Ok this Was sooooooo well explained and aoooo powerful! I had no idea I could use OP-Z this way! Gonna be fully stuck into this from now 😂😂 Thank you so much mate 🙏
Yeah man. Just watched your performance one and ambient one and they answered lots of questions for me. Just got one of these. On to your hip hop, techno ones tomorrow. Keep making good stuff. You explain things quite well and I like your rock top, by a stream making beats shots. Well done mate!
Well done. Thank you for this! I recently got the Push 2. It seems like there is overlapping here which I find it fascinating. Somehow the OP-Z is the piece we are all in love with, so using it more is only for the best.
Thanks I use a very old Launchpad (original) so I also see the overlaps! I just didn't want to introduce extra hardware in the tutorial to make it more confusing but there are crazy amounts of possibilities here
@@RDiefenbach hah, sorry... my english obviously :) I meant that I would love if you could make a tutorial in the future, about OP-Z used along other controllers like the Push or Launchpad. And then I said that I was watching (at that time), your other tutorial on Ambient Music. It was very interesting ;)
Hello, and many thanks for this awesome video, but for me isn't works the setup. I don't know what is happening. What happens to me is that all the tracks sound at the same time on channel 1. How should the OP-Z be configured to ensure that each OP-Z track separately derives the sound of each channel into the corresponding Ableton live track ?
The full template would only make sense if I explain how it is set up specifically what CCs are mapped to what, and the user may need the appropriate devices, VSTs etc that I am using. I will consider making another vid with a template explainer in future that is mapped to more global functions but it is a matter of what I will have time to do as it is a process!
There's a separate video on my channel about the photomatic function if you want a stepping stone before going into full video packs. Check out the tutorials from VideoLab if you want to get some more advanced insights. No need to use all the features at once either - just have fun 😊
Hey Ryan, nice vid!! I'm sequencing Ableton too with the OP-Z using cc macro mapping. I'm encountering some glitches tho, sometimes wrong midi data is sent out. Do you sometimes encounter issues too? It's either Ableton or the OP-Z that lags, but I can't seem to find/solve the problem.
Hey mate, I can't say I have had that issue myself. 🤔 I would just double check the channel and CC config and that there is not doubling up but otherwise nothing comes to mind sorry
@@RDiefenbach a little laggy I'd imagine. I have a lot of fun using it as a midi controller/sequencer in Ableton. I have a template so that all I have to do is assign an instrument to each track and everything I've come up with on the opz plays the same with whatever instrument I want to come through on Ableton.
Hi Ryan, very cool video thank you. I don’ t manage to map the knobs, I don’t know if you have an idea of what could be the issue? I did exactly the same as you did and my OPZ is working fine so I don’t think this is a hardware issue..
Hi - sorry to hear it's not working. If you say you did everything exactly the same as in my video then it makes it difficult for me to identify the issue but I'd recommend double checking your MIDI preferences in the Ableton Live settings as well as the OP-Z app.
If the clock is synced you could just use the computer directly to trigger when you want to record new patterns into a different session clip row? If all your tracks are properly separated then this should be a single click?
Absolutely. Ableton on its own is a beast. I have had a few requests to cover my gear setup, which mainly consists of an OP-Z, Digitone and Ableton. It is always easy to get caught up in gear but these days you can do so much with so little.
@@mauricelebrun6299 for many purposes, yes! It is at least a good way to get an introduction and if you need more than 8 tracks or whatever the limit is on intro, then it is possible to upgrade. They have a sale at the moment so I just upgraded to suite but I am making music on a daily basis. I started with intro and then later upgraded to standard when I became more interested in production. If you want to combine your OP-Z recordings and maybe add a channel with audio from your monosynth then intro can already be a powerful tool. I run most of my DAWless jams' final recordings through Ableton before publishing. I also plan to do more Ableton tutorials in the near future if viewers are interested.
Thank you so much for this I have had the opz for over a year and love it, never found a nice way to get it over to the daw tho.
this videos a game changer!
Really glad it helped you dude! People are always asking how they get their OP-Z audio recordings into the DAW but I figure if you are already going to hook up a DAW you might as well just use MIDI to make it ten times more powerful :D !
Hey Ryan - I've been running my Z into Live since I got it last year - and like you I've found that using a VST in Live takes tracks to a new level - although sometimes I've managed to create a sound in the Z that is kind of unique and works on its own... I like that macro MIDI mapping - I'll have to try that too - and I like the idea of controlling arrangements via the Z... all super hip and proof that the OP-Z is a very powerful device, which is slightly let down by its internal synth engines... haha - but true - keep up the good work
Cheers. Yeah there is always a fresh and new way to use it. I also find sometimes individual sounds from the Z are nice to I just audio track them in later and add them to the Ableton mix!
Congratulations!! Absolutely Fantastic tips!!
Powerful stuff, going to set up an Ableton template to do this now, thanks!
Enjoy! Would love to hear how to find is the best way to rig it!
Hey, your tutorials are incredible my dude! I've been learning my OPz and POs for a while now, and started thinking about getting a DAW to record into. This vid convinced me to do it, and showed me how rad it can be! Cheers man!
Glad it was helpful! So many benefits to using a DAW if possible. Try to find an intro version or free tool before fully diving into anything too expensive
This little box is capable! Thanks for sharing 😊
Capable of so many things! :)
Thank you for your illustrating wflow and patience Senor
Love this, super helpful! Opens up a lot of ideas and takes some of the learning curve out of Ableton, thank ya!
You're welcome! I honestly think this is the best way to use Ableton. The limitations of a physical controller can let you focus rather than being overwhelmed by every single effect and instrument being constantly available.
Thank you, this video explains so much so well. I can't wait to use your tips
Thanks! I plan to make a follow up hopefully with a full template in a few weeks!
Amazing tutorial buddy! Although I don't own the OP-Z anymore, I learned a lot about MIDI config in Ableton. Keep this up, great content! 🙌
Can always try it with the Digitakt as well - an alternative to Overbridge :) !
I did purchase this for the multi-media
Thank you for your tutorials !!! This was awesome 👏
You're welcome!! :)
Thank you so much! . Exactly what I was looking for!
Happy to help :))
Ok this Was sooooooo well explained and aoooo powerful! I had no idea I could use OP-Z this way! Gonna be fully stuck into this from now 😂😂
Thank you so much mate 🙏
Thanks I am really really glad it helps. I hope to release some templates and more midi tricks for the Z and Ableton soon ☺️
This is great! Please keep doing stuff like this.
Thanks ! There's a full playlist on my channel of you're interested in similar walkthroughs and ideas for the OP-Z / music production
very useful idea. thanks a lot!
Glad it was helpful! You're welcome :)
Thanks so much. I really enjoyed this.
Thanks I am so glad it was of use ☺️
Yeah man. Just watched your performance one and ambient one and they answered lots of questions for me. Just got one of these. On to your hip hop, techno ones tomorrow. Keep making good stuff. You explain things quite well and I like your rock top, by a stream making beats shots. Well done mate!
@@nevadasage5 cheers mate - so stoked to hear every time it helps somebody! Plenty more to come. New videos every week - usually OP-Z focused
Well done. Thank you for this! I recently got the Push 2. It seems like there is overlapping here which I find it fascinating. Somehow the OP-Z is the piece we are all in love with, so using it more is only for the best.
Thanks I use a very old Launchpad (original) so I also see the overlaps! I just didn't want to introduce extra hardware in the tutorial to make it more confusing but there are crazy amounts of possibilities here
@@RDiefenbach would love your view on a future video tutorial. I am now watch the OP-Z Ambient Music Tutorial one, so thank you for that too :)
@@oberdone you mean a tutorial on how to produce future as in the genre?
@@RDiefenbach hah, sorry... my english obviously :) I meant that I would love if you could make a tutorial in the future, about OP-Z used along other controllers like the Push or Launchpad. And then I said that I was watching (at that time), your other tutorial on Ambient Music. It was very interesting ;)
That was great.
Cheers, Phillip!
Thanks so much for the in-depth tutorial our team loves it. Any way you would be willing to share your Ableton template track?
Great!!!!!
Hey again how do you configure the opz midi setup within the application ?
Hey, most important is to enable midi notes out and midi cc out!
Hello, and many thanks for this awesome video, but for me isn't works the setup. I don't know what is happening. What happens to me is that all the tracks sound at the same time on channel 1. How should the OP-Z be configured to ensure that each OP-Z track separately derives the sound of each channel into the corresponding Ableton live track ?
thanks, could you share the template ?
The full template would only make sense if I explain how it is set up specifically what CCs are mapped to what, and the user may need the appropriate devices, VSTs etc that I am using. I will consider making another vid with a template explainer in future that is mapped to more global functions but it is a matter of what I will have time to do as it is a process!
@@RDiefenbach yes maybe with original Ableton engine like this analog bass, thanks anyway for the video
How would you incorp video aspect of opz with all these options. I'm overwhelmed already 😢
There's a separate video on my channel about the photomatic function if you want a stepping stone before going into full video packs. Check out the tutorials from VideoLab if you want to get some more advanced insights. No need to use all the features at once either - just have fun 😊
Hey Ryan, nice vid!! I'm sequencing Ableton too with the OP-Z using cc macro mapping. I'm encountering some glitches tho, sometimes wrong midi data is sent out. Do you sometimes encounter issues too? It's either Ableton or the OP-Z that lags, but I can't seem to find/solve the problem.
Hey mate, I can't say I have had that issue myself. 🤔 I would just double check the channel and CC config and that there is not doubling up but otherwise nothing comes to mind sorry
On minute 5 does the sound come from your opz or from the notes triggered by midi? I press play and only hear my opz making toisy noises.
The audio there is captured from Ableton, not the OPZ
@@RDiefenbach thank you i already fixed it
@@Dandelunar any word on how?, also only hearing noises from the opz itself :/
For some reason I’m unable to get the opz to work with Ableton over Bluetooth though it works fine while plugged in.
I really wouldn't use it over Bluetooth 😅
@@RDiefenbach a little laggy I'd imagine. I have a lot of fun using it as a midi controller/sequencer in Ableton. I have a template so that all I have to do is assign an instrument to each track and everything I've come up with on the opz plays the same with whatever instrument I want to come through on Ableton.
Template?
Hi Ryan, very cool video thank you. I don’ t manage to map the knobs, I don’t know if you have an idea of what could be the issue? I did exactly the same as you did and my OPZ is working fine so I don’t think this is a hardware issue..
Hi - sorry to hear it's not working. If you say you did everything exactly the same as in my video then it makes it difficult for me to identify the issue but I'd recommend double checking your MIDI preferences in the Ableton Live settings as well as the OP-Z app.
@@RDiefenbach hi! Thanks it is working after a factory reset. Cheers
Ryan saving my ass again almost a year on the dot! Do you have any idea on using the OP-Z's sync for e.g recording clips in session view?
If the clock is synced you could just use the computer directly to trigger when you want to record new patterns into a different session clip row? If all your tracks are properly separated then this should be a single click?
Do you think Ableton live intro is enough to make music on your own ? I have the Z, a piano and a mono synth
Absolutely. Ableton on its own is a beast. I have had a few requests to cover my gear setup, which mainly consists of an OP-Z, Digitone and Ableton. It is always easy to get caught up in gear but these days you can do so much with so little.
@@RDiefenbach Do you think the "intro" copy of live is sufficient ?
@@mauricelebrun6299 for many purposes, yes! It is at least a good way to get an introduction and if you need more than 8 tracks or whatever the limit is on intro, then it is possible to upgrade. They have a sale at the moment so I just upgraded to suite but I am making music on a daily basis. I started with intro and then later upgraded to standard when I became more interested in production. If you want to combine your OP-Z recordings and maybe add a channel with audio from your monosynth then intro can already be a powerful tool. I run most of my DAWless jams' final recordings through Ableton before publishing. I also plan to do more Ableton tutorials in the near future if viewers are interested.
If TE discovers this video, they would increase the price of this tiny beast...
Haha the price is already so high 😅
Это было очень любопытно!
Спасибо. Я рад, что это было интересно.