Just bought my 8 year old son the t8 and will build up with the others soon. He loves house and techno so thought this would be a fun place to start. Thanks for showing how to connect. Me and my son have a lot to learn 😂
Stumbled upon this after seeing it mentioned in a book & then watching some videos on TH-cam. Something about it made me feel inspired, so I ordered it from American Musical Supply ... It already shipped & I should have it by end of business tomorrow.
I’m curious why you use the IRig2 unit. I just hooked up all four of my Aira Compact modules and then connected all the audio in and out with E4 last like in your video. I connected headphones to E4 and heard all units playing. I also had a microphone connected to E4 mic input and everything worked perfectly. Please explain why IRig2 was used
At the time of recording this video, this was on option shared to take advantage of sending external audio into the e4 from a device. If you find a way that works, run with it!
What cables are you using for the MIDI? A regular TRS? Btw, you don't need to plug sync cables once you plug a MID connection. It will send a clock via MIDI automatically. It applies to all hardware
you are welcome. That is a tough call. I use headphones and don't have any speakers. So many things go into that. Primarily your space. What are you trying to do. Produce or have fun. My suggestion, I hate saying this, is search on youtube or google for what you will be using them for. Another piece of advice, don't research too long. Grab something, rock it and see if it is for you. Know your return policy. Good luck
I don’t have a digitakt but my guess is the same you would with others. The appropriate audio or midi cable. Try a search here on TH-cam and you might find either a visual or someone walking through how to. If that doesn’t work, the manual would be the next stop. That will answer what type of cable(s) needed.
Hi, interesting video. How do you connect the setup to. DAW? You will need an audio interface I guess. What would be the USB cable length for connection to PC? I was thinking of 3.5 to 4 metres.
Hey, thanks. I have Mac and can't speak for Windows. The included cable plugged into Mac with Ableton live, assuming you have some settings on the Aria devices correct, Ableton saw the audio and midi without any issues.
I connected my S-1 to a keyboard with 3.5mm TRS cable, nothing worked. How is the correct cable pinout? Tip with tip, ring with ring, sleeve with sleeve? Tnx
Rubbish video. Roland customer service sent me here. It's a big joke Are the cables mono or stereo? Your just throwing cables here there and everywhere
If it uses USB C, use USB c. If it has a 3.5mm jack, use TRRS(stereo) with midi in. If it has a classic midi port, you need a midi to TRS(mono) adapter with sync in I suppose you could also get a TRRS adapter and try midi in, but I'm pretty sure older devices need TRS through sync
@@tonystephen6312 Hold the [Function], [Assign], and [Pitch] buttons while plugging the A-49 in to the power supply to enable the controller to receive power in standalone mode. Once you’ve done this, each subsequent boot should work normally with the power adapter without having to press that combination of buttons. My investigations shows that Apple USB power supply's tend to work well. After this you could use the 5-pin DIN MIDI Out with something like the BOSS BMIDI-5-35 cable to connect the S-1 and A-49.
@@moralecOnly connecting MIDI will be enough. MIDI will also send Start/stop messages, that sync will not. Sync should mainly be used when connecting with gear that doesn't have any MIDI-ports, like Korg Volcas or TE Pocket Operators.
The SYNC connections are not always necessary if you connect via MIDI. The clock coming from the ‘master’ device will be sent over MIDI to the chained devices when PLAY is pressed on the source device. The SYNC option may be better if you don’t want to start/stop simultaneously, as you get with MIDI but the clock is sent continuously, which may affect other devices in the chain that is not always desirable. So. Sometimes SYNC may be appropriate. Sometimes MIDI timing may be better I get my third unit later today. It may even be better to have a combination of clock connections
Speaking of cables, for less than $50 one can buy a bunch of each cable tip, some shrink tube, and do yourself a favor, buy a cable tester, soldering iron, and last but not least, get on some old yard sale or estate sale, ebay etc and pickup some old nice cables from before copper prices went up, the copper inside many new cables is sad. But once you have a stash, if something breaks in the middle of the night, or holiday…. You have a way to make any cable you need, the length you need it and if you get clear heat shrink tube you can wrap it with colors as you see fit, its durable, colorful and sustainable.
Just bought my 8 year old son the t8 and will build up with the others soon. He loves house and techno so thought this would be a fun place to start. Thanks for showing how to connect. Me and my son have a lot to learn 😂
You’re welcome! I hope you and the little one have many years of fun dad/son moments! Cheers and stay safe!
So Cool! When I was 8 I was playing with Lego and Hot Wheels cars!
Stumbled upon this after seeing it mentioned in a book & then watching some videos on TH-cam. Something about it made me feel inspired, so I ordered it from American Musical Supply ... It already shipped & I should have it by end of business tomorrow.
I hope you have lots of fun. Keep your receipt just in case!
I’m curious why you use the IRig2 unit. I just hooked up all four of my Aira Compact modules and then connected all the audio in and out with E4 last like in your video. I connected headphones to E4 and heard all units playing. I also had a microphone connected to E4 mic input and everything worked perfectly. Please explain why IRig2 was used
At the time of recording this video, this was on option shared to take advantage of sending external audio into the e4 from a device. If you find a way that works, run with it!
What cables are you using for the MIDI? A regular TRS? Btw, you don't need to plug sync cables once you plug a MID connection. It will send a clock via MIDI automatically. It applies to all hardware
Learning this the hard way 🤣🤣
Yep, true. Just use the MIDI IN/OUT and select in the MENU > Sync > Auto
nice video THANKS! I'm thinkin to buy this and I have no idea about SYNTS
could you recommend me some speakers?
greetings from Bilbao!
you are welcome.
That is a tough call. I use headphones and don't have any speakers. So many things go into that. Primarily your space. What are you trying to do. Produce or have fun.
My suggestion, I hate saying this, is search on youtube or google for what you will be using them for. Another piece of advice, don't research too long. Grab something, rock it and see if it is for you. Know your return policy. Good luck
Version 1.02 of the E4 manual mentions the dual use of the Mix Out socket now.
Great to know! Thanks!
Sounds good
Does the e4 have correct outputs to use for vocals live? I’m confused on this. Thanks.
The only outs on the E4 are the mix out or headphone out jack
Thanks for this video. Forgive my ignorance but if you have the units connected via midi, why do you also need the sync cables?
I’ve seen where just using midi between the devices, sync was not always in sync.
@@krazywabbit ok thanks. I’ve just bought the T8 & J6 but not connected them yet. Having way too much fun with the T8.
@@krazywabbit i was wondering this too. Thanks for explanation.
I have the same question
Same
how i can connect digitakt with roland s 1?
I don’t have a digitakt but my guess is the same you would with others. The appropriate audio or midi cable. Try a search here on TH-cam and you might find either a visual or someone walking through how to. If that doesn’t work, the manual would be the next stop. That will answer what type of cable(s) needed.
Can you help us out and tell us how you connected to a tr-6 / or tr -8?
For midi, you’d need a 3.5 mm to 5 pin midi cable adapter to get one of these connected to either TR6S or 8s.
@@krazywabbit appreciate your help im all set up and synced , just messing around now with the rc 600 loop station and the tR-6 I will sub you!
@@Jbaymusic17 subbed back. Have lots of fun!! Cheers
Hi, interesting video. How do you connect the setup to. DAW? You will need an audio interface I guess. What would be the USB cable length for connection to PC? I was thinking of 3.5 to 4 metres.
Hey, thanks. I have Mac and can't speak for Windows. The included cable plugged into Mac with Ableton live, assuming you have some settings on the Aria devices correct, Ableton saw the audio and midi without any issues.
@@krazywabbit Windows can also route the audio over the USB connection into Ableton or any other DAW.
I connected my S-1 to a keyboard with 3.5mm TRS cable, nothing worked.
How is the correct cable pinout?
Tip with tip, ring with ring, sleeve with sleeve?
Tnx
The keyboard needs to be set to midi channel 3
Rubbish video.
Roland customer service sent me here.
It's a big joke
Are the cables mono or stereo?
Your just throwing cables here there and everywhere
If it uses USB C, use USB c. If it has a 3.5mm jack, use TRRS(stereo) with midi in. If it has a classic midi port, you need a midi to TRS(mono) adapter with sync in
I suppose you could also get a TRRS adapter and try midi in, but I'm pretty sure older devices need TRS through sync
Can you apply the filters on the j6 to audio inserts?
You can not.
@@krazywabbit
How can i get it to receive only start stop midi, and no notes pls! Other devices work np, this one nah!
What about S1 with Roland A49 controller keyboard?
Don’t have one but if you can connect midi, should work.
@@krazywabbit a49 needs to get its power thru usb. cant believe nobody knws..
@@tonystephen6312 Hold the [Function], [Assign], and [Pitch] buttons while plugging the A-49 in to the power supply to enable the controller to receive power in standalone mode. Once you’ve done this, each subsequent boot should work normally with the power adapter without having to press that combination of buttons. My investigations shows that Apple USB power supply's tend to work well.
After this you could use the 5-pin DIN MIDI Out with something like the BOSS BMIDI-5-35 cable to connect the S-1 and A-49.
Can I use the midi out on my S1 as a thru? Trying to control S1 and Volca Beats from one midi keyboard. Or do i need to use a splitter?
Yes. There is a setting that allows you to send midi thru
So you a midi cable and a sync cable ?
Midi protocol as sync and clock, Why the sync cable ?
I like cables.
🤣@@krazywabbit
Would connecting them via only one of the two options (midi or sync) have the same effect?
@@moralecOnly connecting MIDI will be enough. MIDI will also send Start/stop messages, that sync will not. Sync should mainly be used when connecting with gear that doesn't have any MIDI-ports, like Korg Volcas or TE Pocket Operators.
So, here, in fact, the sync cables are not necessary, right ?
The SYNC connections are not always necessary if you connect via MIDI.
The clock coming from the ‘master’ device will be sent over MIDI to the chained devices when PLAY is pressed on the source device.
The SYNC option may be better if you don’t want to start/stop simultaneously, as you get with MIDI but the clock is sent continuously, which may affect other devices in the chain that is not always desirable.
So. Sometimes SYNC may be appropriate. Sometimes MIDI timing may be better
I get my third unit later today.
It may even be better to have a combination of clock connections
Clearly I didn’t understand all this back then. Perhaps this needs updating. Thanks for the knowledge.
To many cables mate. I have three except the vocoder and mine syncs over midi just fine and stays in time. Its like a spaghetti of wires...
This was a poorly done e video I admit. I need to redo this
@@krazywabbit Its not that bad mate its still informative for newbies. 👍
MIDI contains sync - so you shouldn’t need the sync cables here!
I had no clue what I was doing. Still don’t.
Speaking of cables, for less than $50 one can buy a bunch of each cable tip, some shrink tube, and do yourself a favor, buy a cable tester, soldering iron, and last but not least, get on some old yard sale or estate sale, ebay etc and pickup some old nice cables from before copper prices went up, the copper inside many new cables is sad. But once you have a stash, if something breaks in the middle of the night, or holiday…. You have a way to make any cable you need, the length you need it and if you get clear heat shrink tube you can wrap it with colors as you see fit, its durable, colorful and sustainable.