Recording Music Using The Behringer X32 and Cakewalk part 1
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- This video series is a tutorial that teaches you how to use the Cakewalk DAW software. DAW comes from an acronym that means Digital Audio Workstation. It is software that turns your computer into a digital recording studio. This software is 100 percent free with no strings attached. These videos are best viewed in full-screen mode and they will walk you through every aspect of using cakewalk.
This video shows the features found in the newest version of Cakewalk. We Use The Behringer X32 as an audio interface and we also use the Yamaha MX61 Keyboard as a midi controller. This video is the part of a series that shows how to set up a home recording studio using free software and the Behringer X32 Producer digital mixing console.
This video is part of a series that teaches you how to use the Behringer with Cakewalk.
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I have another series that shows how to interface the Behringer X32 with your computer and do things like firmware updates.
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Man....I've been trying to figure this out for days. Thank you for making it all so simple.
Glad to help!
Excellent discussion! I have X32 console,rack, S16 box, and Studio One and working through the learning curve. Still working on the interface issues, drivers etc with PC. You have so much packed in that I’m watching it three times so far and still learning new technique! Thx
Great Vid!! Just a note. You can use multiple interfaces via ASIO. in order to do so you would have to install ASIO4all and select what you want to use via ASIO4all settings menu.
I have used ASIO4all and tested it with several different pieces of hardware. I have had issues in the past, so I tend to avoid this driver. Once I got past recording 9 tracks I ran into a point where the tracks would not line up correctly. I had some spots where the audio on individual tracks did not line up exactly right. Some people will love ASIO4all and other people do not like it. I found that since I have 32 tracks with the Behringer then I really don't need to control an additional piece of hardware. I don't need to use two different pieces of ASIO hardware at the same time.
Hi Curtis, thank you so much for these videos, I finally got everything setup and started to record in Cakewalk but am getting some pops and noises during recording and a little speed up slow down on playback. I have been working on the buffer settings and sync. I did have the x32 setup with 32in 32 out which I just rewatched this video and will try 32 in 8 out and will go from there. I tried sync internal and audio and change sampling rate but my sound card supports 44.1kHz only. I'm sure it is something simple. Very nice though to have these videos for reference!!!!
Pops clicks and noises are a direct result of latency issues. Adjusting settings in regard to latency is where this is fixed. The first thing to point out is that you no longer need your sound card on your computer. The Behringer X-32 becomes your sound card while you are recording and playing back music so you won't need your sound card to playback audio. Don't use your computer's sound card with Cakewalk. You will have timing issues if you do.
Make sure the right driver type is selected. In Cakewalk under preferences in the Playback and recording tab select ASIO. Don't use WASAPI or WDM. Once this is done hit apply and then click on the Devices tab. Select everything that says X-usb and any box that relates to your Behringer. If these boxes are greyed out make sure everything is unchecked before you begin. Then click apply again.
Another thing that contributes to latency is your computers system resources. Make sure you have at least an i-3 10th gen processor and 8 gigs of ram. an i-5 or i-7 would be better with 16 gigs of ram but the minimum is i-3 with 8 gigs of ram. Make sure the the computer is disconnected from the internet and no other programs are running while you are recording. Browsers and other apps burn up system resources that you will need for recording.
At this point you can adjust the latency from the mixer itself. Use the mixer to adjust between 44.1 k and 48k. You can use either sample rate but keep in mind that the sample rate must match the recorded project in order to play back. You can also adjust the sample rate from the Behringer app. The buffer size is the next thing to adjust in regards to latency. 256 is the default setting. If you are have issues you can raise this to 512 but don't go beyond that.
If you are recording multiple tracks and you don't have a enough resources this can also contribute to your problem. As you can see there are many things that can contribute to latency. Latency is defined as the delay that happens between your sound card and the audio signal you are recording. If your latency setting is to low you will get pops, clicks, and drop outs. Don't go any lower than 128 on the buffer size.
This video is a few years old. I started recording a new series that covers the information in this video and a whole lot more information that is not included. This series will show you how to do some interesting things with the Behringer. The first video can be found here. th-cam.com/video/8FgwjkERedU/w-d-xo.html
Just set up everything like you see in this video and you should not have anymore problems provided you have enough system resources.
@@marcuscurtismusic Thank you for taking the time on a Sunday for such a comprehensive response to my issue. We have the ASIO, Dell XPS 13 9360 i5 with 16gb RAM, - I will try disconnecting from the internet and closing all non essential apps - good point, I tried setting my mixer sample rate ito 48kHz but Cakewalk likes 44.1kHz -which is fine. I reset the buffer to 512, I am now going through your new video. Curtis, thank you once again! I am learning much from your videos and then applying them to x32 edit and cakewalk setups.
Hey Marcus! After shooting myself in the foot with accidently reversing the mute colors earlier -thought I had did some type of "muted all" and turned the mutes off(on) -oy vey, and then I was changing x32 edit settings and they were not working. Hour later figured out the the x32 edit software had disconnected - my bad , changed a setting. End of day it seems to all have worked out -. I recorded a bass track and music track with no pops or noise or speed up/slow down . I think I am good to lay down some basic tracks now! Great Job!!...and bonus with the help of your video i was able to controlled CW with x32
OH by the way FYI, I had input channel going to the studio monitors but just the input signal showing on the console, -the stereo bus was disabled, Could not find how the input was getting to the monitors - no other signal on any other layers had activity. Linked the channel and all of a sudden it did not play thru the stereo bus until I selected the "stereo bus" thanks again
@@karlschihl6655 I am glad you got everything working. I do these videos for people like you. I remember being stuck trying to get this Cakewalk/x32 thing to work with no videos on TH-cam to show me how. Once I figured it out I started to make these videos. Thanks for posting and I am happy everything is working for you.
Great video! I used Cakewalk with Windows95 yrs ago for some small home proects and feel comfortable using it. Please forgive this noob question, but can Cakewalk be used as a DAW to livestream from the X32? We currently bus out from the X32 with an independent mix from the house into a Sling Switch, then into livestream. But we'd like an independent workstation with mixing software like Abelton or Logic Pro....or Cakewalk, if it would work! Thanks!
Yes Cakewalk can be used for live broadcast. When you open a project for live broadcast click on the matrix view. You will see a template that comes up that is similar to Adobe and you will be able to play loops on the fly. Best of all you can save this project for future broadcasts.
Hi Marcus, appreciate your spirit of "ministry" in this "very hard to find the right help" age. I'm working with East West Hollywood choir on Cakewalk by
Bandlabs. I would like to record the sounds that it makes using it as a "stand alone" VST. I've discovered that that is not readily possible. I have experimented with a hard wire loop back with my UMC 40 Barringer but I can't seem to re-create it! This whole business of streaming sound has me confused but I really want to figure out. I have experimented with Voicemeeter but that is totally confusing to me. If you can be of any help to me I will appreciate it. Thanks Steve
I am really not sure what you are asking. Your question is confusing to me. Are you trying to record music with cakewalk or do you want to live stream audio over the internet? My guess is you are trying to record music. That being the case I have free walk-through guides on my website for you to check out. In fact, everything on the website is free and no accounts are required and no commercials. These walk-through articles explain all the terminology involved with recording and they explain the entire process. Start here,
www.marcuscurtismusic.com/recording-music/
Forgive my confusion, but I will try to address your concern and help you. I am going to ask for clarification. Just to make sure we are on the same page, Cakewalk is not a stand alone VST. Cakewalk is a DAW Digital Audio Workstation. Basically, that means an entire recording studio in software form. VST stands for Virtual Studio Technology and it was developed by Steinberg and originally released with Cubase 3.02. Cubase is another DAW. The VST interface specification was released in 1996. This led to the introduction of Virtual Studio Technology Instrument or VSTi. Thousands of VST and VSTi plug-ins exist for both commercial and freeware use. Steinberg licensed the technology so that other platforms could use VST and VSTi Plugins. These days most DAW app like cakewalk will use VST plugins. This extends the capabilities of Cakewalk.
I think what you are asking is you want to take the stand-alone version of Hollywood Choirs and use it inside cakewalk. Is that right? If so then yes you can do this.
To be honest I have never heard of Voicemeeter so I had to go to the website to check it out. The videos on their website were in French. I found videos on TH-cam that explains how to set it up but nothing that talks about what this program even does. After digging into the software, it appears that Voicemeeter is a free virtual patch bay allowing you to connect various hardware devices and software apps while using various driver types like ASIO, WDM, and MME. I can see how this would be handy for streaming, especially if you are using OBS.
It appears you are trying to use this virtual patch bay as a way to record inside Cakewalk which drastically raises the learning curve. You no longer need to access the sound section in the control panel. You patch every hardware device and every software program through this virtual patch bay. You should try using a program called audio router to help you with Voicemeeter.
leowinterde.github.io/audio-router/
All this being said, you should not need Voicemeeter in order to record in Cakewalk using the Hollywood choirs plugin. Cakewalk should be able to find the VST plugin version and it should be listed in the plugin section. When you are inside Cakewalk go to preferences under edit or hit P on the keyboard. Then go to the VST section. Add the folder that contains the VST plugin for Hollywood Choirs. Cakewalk should automatically detect it. If you keep watching the videos in this series you will see what I am talking about.
@@marcuscurtismusic Thanks for your detailed reply. I have learned a ton since I asked you all this. I my last 4 videos were done as "audio" mainly because using as a VST was too glitchy with my 8 gig ram computer. If you would like to hear what I'm doing you could start with "Let not the Wise Man glory in his wisdom" stevedallas777. Thanks again for your patient reply. I didn't know you replied because my replies didn't come in on primary email, but on promotions, so I missed a bunch of comments. All the best to you.
Hey Marcus, I have an X32 Compact with an X-Live SD Card. I can't figure out why my Cakewalk only sees 8 channels coming in, but all 32 going out. Any tips on how to fix this? I'm using the X-Live Control Panel Driver, version 4.59 (ASIO)
It sounds like you need to adjust the configuration. On the mixer after you press the settings tab go all the way over to the last tab. This is the tab that allows you to setup the audio interface. One of the options is 8 channels in 32 channels out. This is where you change that setting.
The question I have is does your DAW need 32 channels out in order to mix in a stereo in field? You should only need 2 outs for this. Some of your options will be 16 in 16 out, 32 in 32 out, 32 in 2 out. I use 32 in and 8 out. I use this option because it allows me to mix in surround sound. If you are just using stereo, you will only need 2 outputs. You might need more than 8 outputs if you are using a big mixer. You need to make sure one of the 32 in configurations is chosen. This should unlock the other inputs.
Once you have changed your configuration you need to go to preferences in Cakewalk and under audio make sure all 32 input tracks are highlighted. This should fix your issue. The default from the factory is 32 in and 32 out.
@@marcuscurtismusic Ah, thank you! It was set to 32 in, 8 Out, but not seeing all the Ins. When I changed it to 32/32, it added another 8 - so now I'm at 16. They show up in Cakewalk as "X Live ASIO Driver in 1 - L," "X Live ADIO Driver in 1 - R", "X Live ASIO Driver in S", then ascend up to channel 15. I read in another forum somewhere that this is probably a bug in the Behringer software, and that I should change the settings on the mixer to find the one that unlocks all 32 - even if its "wrong" on the desk. Thoughts?
Hey there I just found your Video. Cakewalk looks pretty interesting to me. Great Review, I like the way you take time to go through every single detail ;-) question: is it possible to use the x32 as a remote controller for cakewalk? I‘m struggling using ist in my current daw
Yes, I believe you can, but I need to do a video about it because it is kind of technical and I need to figure it out and work out the details. Sonar has a technology called ACT that allows you to control hardware inside the DAW and it allows you to control the DAW using hardware, but it does it through midi. The easiest way to use the X32 mixer remotely is to download the PC version of the Behringer app. Then open the app and use it at the same time you are using Cakewalk. In future videos, you will see examples of this. Working on editing some of them now.
Tranks for the answer! I‘m looking forward to seeing your videos for That
@@Justin-gu9my th-cam.com/video/VQ0MJLbbjKw/w-d-xo.html Just finished making a video that walks you through all the steps.
Hey bud. Thanks for the tutorial! Got a request fot you, would you please touch on the metronome, and how to enter multiple time signatures and bpms in a single take?
I got 3 videos I am editing and they will be done after this weekend. (hopefully) as soon as I am done with those I will make a video about the metronome and time changes for you.
@@marcuscurtismusic thank you Marcus!
Good Video Bro!
Appreciate it
back for more, thank you
Welcome back
Hi Marcus, I appreciate your insight and depth of knowledge on the Cakewalk DAW and X32. Just wondering though, how stable has the new Cakewalk by Bandlab been? I've been reading a few threads that claim it's unstable so I wanted to ask you what your experience has been... not sure if the threads were before or after Bandlab took over. Thanks
I can only speak to my personal experience. I know back in the early days there were issues with Cakewalk. When Cakewalk became Sonar it took a few versions before many things were addressed. The bugs really started to be worked out after Roland purchased the software. This was around the time of the Sonar 8 version. When Roland sold it to Gibson more features were added which of course brought a few more bugs. When Gibson sold it to Bandlab the first thing they did was strip Sonar down to its core features. They changed the name back to Cakewalk. Since the Bandlab release, it has become extremely stable. At least this is my personal experience with it and I have been a User since Sonar 2
I have also used and experimented with Cubase, Pro Tools, Studio 1, and Reaper. All of these are exceptional programs. Cakewalk formally became my main DAW of choice since the Roland Sonar x days. I purchased a license for every version since then. There were some bugs while using it but for the most part I got good results.
The ironic part is that ever since Cakewalk has become free it has also become the most stable DAW I have ever used. I spent thousands of dollars on this over the years. Of course, everyone's experience is different. I think a lot of stability depends on the computer you are using and the system specs. At least that has been my experience. When I upgraded my computer I also upgraded the dependability. This is also true with the other DAW applications I mentioned.
I have read threads that say the same thing and I have read other threads that sing Cakewalk's praise. No matter what DAW you use stability also depends on the audio interface and the computer you are using. I have an i7 gen 6 with 16 gigs of ram and an SSD drive. My audio interfaces have been the Behringer x32 producer, a Tascam unit, and a line 6 live pro. I have personally had no stability issues or problems.
My advice would be to download it since it is free and give it a try. If it does not work for you then try Reaper, If that does not work then try Studio 1 or Cubase. Those other DAW's will cost money for the license. I find that a good DAW application is like buying a pair of shoes. Sometimes you got to try on a few pairs before you find the ones that are the most comfortable for you.
Hi Marcus, just wondering... is the Behringer app necessary to run this setup? Just wondering because going between the Cakewalk DAW and the X32 app seems like it might be a pain. I currently have an X32 producer and full X32 to work with. I use the X32 Producer at home and the full size at our band room.
One issue with our current DAW is not being able to play back a single or multiple tracks while recording others. Whats the key/setting to do this on the X32?
Also, having to change between Card and Local on the X32 to hear what we just recorded is annoying.
Is there an easier way to accomplish these things with Cakewalk? Thanks
Hi Vincent, The Behringer app is not necessary to run Cakewalk with the Behringer mixer. However, the app makes it easier because you don't need to go to the mixer every time you want to make an adjustment. This gives me a faster workflow when I am recording and mixing music. That app does not interfere with Cakewalk because it uses the ethernet connection to transmit data while Cakewalk transmits data over the USB connection. It's easier than you think. All you do is open the Behringer app then open Cakewalk. Use the icons on the taskbar in windows to switch between the two programs. Once you get use to it you will discover that it is a lot faster.
As you go through this series you will see the advantages. as for listening to the tracks you already recorded music on you will need to address that in the routing function of the mixer, which you can be accessed from the app or the mixer itself. There are several ways to do this.
Set your card configuration to 32 tracks in and 8 tracks out. On the X32 producer you can select tracks 17 through 24, or 25 through 32. route those to the input of the card. You only need two tracks on the mixer to listen to the audio you have already recorded.
On the X32 that your band uses use two aux inputs and route those to the first two channels on the USB card. If you are stuck on how to do this I address routing in a video that is in this series. th-cam.com/video/-AZZkMb-gW0/w-d-xo.html go to 26 minutes into the video to address your routing questions.
@@marcuscurtismusic Hey Marcus, Thank You so much for the quick reply! I haven't used Cakewalk since Sonar 7 way back when. I'm willing to give it a try as I'm still struggling with achieving what I previously mentioned with our current DAW... What processor and how much ram are you using? I'm in the market for a new desktop computer and I wanna make sure I have enough to run multiple effects and vsts when it's time to master tracks. I'd also like to efit some video on the new desktop so a decent video card is necessary... I've been enjoying your videos! Well done!
@@vincentguarino4262 Yes, a decent video card is needed to edit video. Stay away from any basic intel graphics card. I have a laptop that has a basic dell card and video editing software won't even work on that laptop. As far as software goes for video editing check out the free version of DaVinci Resolve 16. www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/edit. It should do more than you need it to do and I know people who have switched and just love it.
As far as Sonar goes I ran several tests. It works on an i3 processor with 8 gigs of ram. You will get better preformance out of a an i5 and 8 gigs of ram. It seems to work the best with an i7 processor and 16 gigs of ram. That is the machine I have. Sonar takes advantage of the hyperthreading found in i7 processors.
I also installed a Terrabyte SSD drive and that made a big difference. These days people have enough harddrive space to run Sonar. Switching from a platter drive to an SSD drive dramatically speeds up the computer, as plater drives operate in milliseconds while SSD drives operate in nanoseconds.
A good gaming desktop will give you all of these options and more. I have an older Gaming laptop from Asus but it still works great. I say desktop because you will be surprised at the amount of USB plugins you will need. One for the behringer, one for a midi controller, one for a backupdrive, one for a thumbdrive that unlocks software. and you may get other hardware in time that will require a USB input. Although, a good laptop with 3 USB ports and an ethernet connection will work too.
Sonar by bandlab is much better than Sonar 7. The audio engine is better and Bandlab has greatly improved the Sonar Platinum version. The cool thing is that they give it away for free. Just create the account and download it. You should also be sure to check out my list called The ultimate Free Software Collection on my website. Let me know if there is a VST I should add to the list. www.marcuscurtismusic.com/free-software/
20:17 - Hey Marcus. Thanks for the tutorial. How come the even inputs do not appear on this dropdown list?
They are there. They are not missing. They are just shown in stereo and they are included with the odd inputs. For example, Input 5 will also include input 6 but it will not show input 6 in devices under preferences. I guess this saves space and allows you to scroll through and spot things easier. Maybe it makes it faster to select the inputs you want. I really don't know why they do this. They do the same thing with the outputs. If you want to see the even outputs just check the box that says "Show Mono Outputs" and all the even outputs will magically appear. Cakewalk just takes the odd-Left and the even-right and groups them together. This is something the Behringer driver does. You can still select them independently in the source section of each track.
hello , i cannot find the apps on the 4th step of how to install cakewalk, please help
All links to all apps are found in the Video Description. Which app are you having a problem finding?
Hi I did the firmware update successfully but now my X32-Mix rack won’t connect to my iPad. Anyone experience this issue an d if so how did you fix it?
You need to update the app on your iPad too. There is a newer version of the app that works with the newer firmware. It's kind of a matching set.
I have X32 Mix version 3.1.0 build 3.1.0.1 and I don’t see an update to that app. Is it a different app and if so do you know the name. Thanks
@@tedb267 ok I thought you had the 3.0 edition of the iPad app. When they came out with the new firmware they had new app versions. The mac app went to 4.2 and the pc app went to 4.2 as well. while I don't use an iPad, my brother used his iPad with this mixer. I don't know why it does not work but I would contact Behringer tech support and see what they have to say. The fix may be known in a music tribe forum
@@marcuscurtismusic They don't have the iPad app updated. As you point out, there is an update for Windows, Mac, Linux, etc. I tested an iPad last night using the X32 Mix iPad app, and the old app still works, even with the latest x32 firmware. That was not the case with my PC/Windows laptop. It needed the new X32 Mix update to work (after the firmware update).
@@123innovate I don't use Apple and that is why I don't film any examples with an Apple computer (nothing against Apple) Thank you for sharing your experience. Glad everything is now working.
Hi Marcus, thanks for the great tutorials. I have having trouble with my midi keyboard not being scene by my computer. I followed all the steps but I am plugged into the midi jacks on the back of the Behringer. How does the signal route back to the computer? My USB card is used for my 32 in/out. My computer never sees any keys press from my old Casio keyboard. General midi turned on but.has no drivers. MD by Casio. Any help, thanks.
I found out later on through pouring through the manual that the midi jacks on the back of the mixer are not for a midi controller. They will only work with other hardware that Behringer makes. Therefore your Keyboard will not work plugged into the Behringer X32. You must plug it into your computer. I am sorry for any confusion on that. I will add this problem to the list of things I need to cover in future videos.
You will need to find the drivers for whatever newer keyboard you are using. Then connect your Keyboard via USB to the computer and bypass the X32 mixer. If you don't have the ability to connect your keyboard via USB to your computer and there are no drivers for your ventage Keyboard then you will need a device like the Mio 2 in order to connect your Keyboard to the computer. They sell for about 90 bucks. I am actually thinking about getting one for my Roland guitar synths to see if I can use it as a midi controller.
www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/mio2--iconnectivity-mio2-2x2-midi-interface
I got some pretty cool surprises in future videos covering midi. These future videos will be coming up pretty soon and they will provide a few different solutions.
@@marcuscurtismusic Hey Marcus, thanks for the timely reply and explaination to my midi problem. I think a newer keyboard is in order. Do you have an opinion on the Yamaha MOFX8? Expensive but it does everything (except make your coffee). Thanks again and I appreciate your help so very much. Take care.
@@jimslusser6606 I Think the MOFX8 is an incredible keyboard. It also has an incredible price. The big question is what do you want to do with your Keyboard. That will determine what you should get. If all you need is a midi controller for your software synths then a price range between $200 - $300 should be all you need. Plenty of high-quality free software synths to choose from (I have a list) and there are some great low cost paid synths too.
I love Yamaha keyboards but Yamaha's price tag of $2,000.00 is steep. It is also an audio interface which means you would only need the Behringer for tracks you want to mic. The big question here is do you plan to play live or with a band or are you just setting up a basic home project studio? I don't know what your budget is, but if you want to do this choice as cost-effective as possible. Look into midi controllers like The Nektar LX61. At $200.00 it is cost-effective and it will serve your recording needs. If you want 88 keys instead of 61 then look at Nektar Impact GX88-88 (300.00), or the Alesis Q88. ($229.00) Any of these keyboards will serve you well without breaking the bank.
www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ImpactLX61P--nektar-impact-lx61-keyboard-controller
www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ImpactGXP88--nektar-impact-gxp88-usb-keyboard-controller
Marcus Curtis Music Thank you so much. I value your knowledge and making yourself available to people such as myself just starting out. I will check these options out. I thought that having to purchase a bunch of synths might justify the cost of the Yamaha. Please continue your informative videos. You rock sir....thanks again!
@@jimslusser6606 Jim, just so you know, the free synths list is available on my website. The about section has a way to contact me if you get stuck on anything.
Hi Marcus,
First I want to give honor where honor is due! You are awesome and super thorough and I appreciate your uploads. Thank you very much!!!!!!! I have a question sir. I am a newbie in sound period. Last year I did not know what a soundboard was. Know im running the sound for my church. I live on youtube and read books just to understand the vernacular and terminology. I just wanted to through that out there before I aske my question it may sound dumb.
I was able to record a live performance using the usb recording. It has a full band and vocals. I have the recording in .wav format. I am trying to use cakewalk to ad reverb and some boosting and compression in certain portions. 1. is there a way for me to re-record the whole session with adding the above mentioned ( reverb, etc.,) and taking out at certain points of the file? If so could you please give me a little guidance. 2. I think I know the answer to this one but here goes. Is there a way for me to separate the vocals from the instruments and do everything mentioned in question on for each even thought it was recorded together already as one mix? Please don't laugh. :-)) Just wanting to know if it can be done and some help if at all possible.
kelmcgkelmcg, I am not laughing and that is not a stupid question. People who are new to this struggle to learn because they don't understand the terminology. There are several solutions to the scenario you just outlined. Yes, you can separate the vocals from the rest of the mix during the recording process. If you are using the Behringer with cakewalk you can record up to 32 separate tracks at one time. If the computer you are using in your church service is also used for other functions such as displaying lyrics or controlling lighting this will be harder to do. This is because the type of recording that is required will use all the computer's system resources. So it would be a good idea to use a separate computer devoted exclusively to the recording if you can.
Keep in mind that you can always put reverb into the mix so the vocalist will hear it within the Behringer x-32, while at the same time you just record a dry signal. then you can add the reverb later when you mix the song. This will be easier on the computer. To record the vocals separately from everything else all you would need to do is to create the extra tracks required for the vocals in Cakewalk, then route the vocal channels on the x-32 mixer to those tracks in Cakewalk. I know that may sound complicated, but that is the reason for this series. If you watch the rest of the videos in this series most of your questions will be answered.
I spent the last few days going over the comment section and copying all the questions in a word doc. I will add your question to the list. I am in the middle of a production that will address all the questions in the comment area. So if you like I can address it in a video.
You should also know that on my website there is a series of articles I put together that helps people who are just getting started. You can learn the terminology. The website is free and there are no accounts and no advertisements. no credit cards and no email addresses. All the tools are free. So just go get what you need. I will post two links to get you started. Take advantage of those resources.
www.marcuscurtismusic.com/recording-music/
www.marcuscurtismusic.com/mixing-music/
@@marcuscurtismusic I don't know how to thank you. You are a God send! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
We recently had a problem with the x32 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 and the only solution was plugging in the USB after powering up the x32.
Just out of curiosity, When you plugged the USB cable into the computer and then turn on the X32 does the mixer show up in Device Manager?
@@marcuscurtismusic I am not at the console right now, but I am 99.9% sure the answer is "yes." As soon as we *waited* to plug the USB cable into the x32 *after* we turned on the x32, OBS was able to "see" the x32 inputs. So, I'm 99.9% sure everything would show up in device manager. The quickest way we confirmed if the signal was there was to look at the x32 Live or X-32 USB icon. It indicates if the x32 soundcard device is connected and working. When we turned on the console with the USB *already* plugged in, the PC was not recognizing the x32 USB input. I did hear from someone else (after posting this online) who had the same problem. So, it's good to know, if for some reason the PC is not recognizing the x32.
@@123innovate I have not heard or experienced this problem. Thanks for sharing the solution. Obviously, if you are using OBS then you are using the ASIO plugin for OBS. I wonder if there is an issue or bug with the plugin that would correct it.
@@marcuscurtismusic I don't think any software would have recognized the x32 sound card. For example, Cakewalk would have the same problem as OBS. As long as the X USB driver icon shows there is no connection, it is a hardware issue. We will re-test the system tonight. We plan to use the "keep the usb unplugged from the x32 until after we power up" approach. If that works 100% of the time, we might mess with trying it again the old way - with the usb cable plugged in before booting uo the mixer.
@@123innovate Please keep me posted on your progress and any solution you may find.
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Thanks much for this series Marcus. I have followed all the instructions here and in this video: th-cam.com/video/wYTTpS9eb84/w-d-xo.html. I have been able to assign my tracks to behringer x32 channels. However I am stilll unable to record. The meters do not show at all even when I speak to the mic or play keys. For some reason cakewalk is not picking up a signal to record. Please help. I queue the channels for recording and click record but no signal is coming into cakewalk. Help please what do you think I may have done wrong?
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Let's put together a checklist and see what the issue is. Check off all of these things in order. 1st, Did you do the firmware update? 2nd, did you download the drivers and install them? 3rd, did you download the app? 4th, Did you connect the Behringer x32 to your computer via the USB connection and the Ethernet port? 5th, Do you see the drivers under device manager in windows? 6th, have you started the Behringer PC app on your computer, and did the X32 connect to your computer? 7th can you control the Behringer x32 from the Behringer app on your computer? If the answer to all this is yes then let's move on.
Did you start the Cakewalk app with the Behringer app open and running in the background? Do you see meter activity in the Behringer mixer and in the app when you plug an instrument into your mixer? You should use the preamp to get at least a minus 12 reading on the mixer.
Once all this is confirmed open a new project in Cakewalk using the Empty Project template. Create a new audio track within the track view. Now you need to select a source. The output source should say master. Click on the input source to select an option. You should see the Behringer channels. If you don't see the option to select a channel from your mixer then the audio drivers need to be set up. Select the channel that the instrument is plugged into for an input source.
Once your source is selected then arm the track. Now the same activity you see in the meter on the X32 should appear in the meter within Cakewalk. If it is not loud enough you can adjust the preamp on the mixer to make it louder.
I cover the basics of recording a track in this video th-cam.com/video/tjHR0Y9_AmU/w-d-xo.html
If you have gone through the checklist I just gave you and if the video I just posted still does not help, then I can make a video walking through everything step by step.
@Marcus Curtis Music thx much. All of the steps (#1 - #7) above was working fine. The problem was I wasn't seeing the same metering in the Cakewalk app as I was seeing in the Behringer mixer and Behringer app. I just found the problem now and fixed it. The Routing for my card in the mixer was local 1-8, local 9-16, etc, instead of AES50 A1-8, AES50 A9-16, etc. I just corrected this now and it is now working fine. I don't know how the Routing got messed up. Thanks for all your help. I look forward to embarking on this journey of recording all thanks to you. I am clearly a newbie at this so i still have lots to learn. Thanks again and God bless you!
@@ailo14 I am here to help. You can contact me on the website if you want. If you get stuck on anything just let me know. I am glad everything is working for you.
Marcus Curtis Music thanks much. Will reach out via your website in the future