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Behind the Scenes: Rig Rundown with David Whitworth (Playback and Automation while Playing Drums)
Looking to improve your Ableton live setup?
In this video, Will goes behind the scenes with drummer David Whitworth as he shares his experience and expertise in running playback with Ableton during live performances.
He discusses the importance of drummers understanding and integrating Ableton into their setups, and shows all the gear he uses to create a seamless and dynamic experience for both the band and the audience.
David also highlights how he controls lights and screens during shows, providing valuable insights into enhancing live performances!
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Hear more about David's Experience:
fromstudiotostage.com/directsupport
Follow David on Instagram:
davidwhitworth
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00:00 - Welcome to Charleston, South Carolina
00:12 - Drumming, Playback Skills, and Tour Life Insights
02:29 - Discussing Gear, Setup, and Preferences
04:49 - Playback Rig Walkthrough
07:16 - B-stage Setup and Production Automation
09:53 - Wrap-Up
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Gear/Links mentioned in the video:
14x8 Ludwig Super Brass Snare:
reverb.com/p/ludwig-lb488-super-brass-reissue-8x14-snare-drum
Franklin Drums:
www.franklindrums.com/
13x9 Hi Tom
16x16 Low Tom
24x15 Kick
14x5 Ludwig Snare:
memphisdrumshop.com/ludwig-14x5-acrophonic-hammered-special-edition-snare-drum-la404k
Roland SPD-SX Pro:
sweetwater.sjv.io/LXMkgO
20" Istanbul Agop Traditional China Cymbal
24" Istanbul Agop Traditional Dark Crash
24" Istanbul Agop Joey Waronker Ride
22" Istanbul Agop Traditional Medium Dark Crash
16" Istanbul Agop Traditional Light Hihats
istanbulcymbals.com/
DW 9000 Kick pedal:
sweetwater.sjv.io/5gvJqo
DW 6000 Cymbal Stands:
sweetwater.sjv.io/QyM1G9
Promark SD531W Signature - Jason Bonham - Wood Tip Drum Sticks:
sweetwater.sjv.io/nL5dWa
Arturia Mini Lab Mk 2:
sweetwater.sjv.io/3evBkn
www.arturia.com/products/hybrid-synths/minilab-mkii/ (this is the one David uses)
Savant Playback TRVLR STAK (PlayAUDIO1U and mioXM):
www.savantplayback.com/collections/complete-systems/products/trvlr-stak-audio-and-midi-playback-system
AbleSet:
fs2s.link/ableset-app
Boss FS-6:
sweetwater.sjv.io/3ev1Ry
Boss DB-90:
sweetwater.sjv.io/5gvJ1D
Savant Playback Zero G 3ru rig (for distripalyzer)
www.savantplayback.com/collections/fly-racks/products/zero-g-3ru-carry-on-fly-rack
B-Stage MIDI Rig
Zero G nano rig
www.savantplayback.com/collections/fly-racks/products/zero-g-nano
AKAI MPD-226:
www.akaipro.com/usb-pad-controller-with-rgb.html
mioXM:
sweetwater.sjv.io/DKvxRq
(2) Macbook Pro M3 Pro, 36 GB 1TB
JL Cooper MLA-XLR (1 at Playback, 1 at B-Stage) for Extended PTP MIDI connection:
sweetwater.sjv.io/LXMkRO
SR 112 Distripalyzer:
brainstormtime.com/products/sr-112/
DJ Tech Tools Cables:
store.djtechtools.com/collections/chroma-cables/products/chroma-cables-usb
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Komentáře

  • @Beauknowsdiddly-wt6eq
    @Beauknowsdiddly-wt6eq Před 18 hodinami

    LOL dude I just have to say that you are way too close to the screen. Especially when I full screen you. I feel like your head is like 3 times the size of mine! I love your tutorials though and thanks for this one! Awesome job, and thanks for making laugh with your giant head! 😁

  • @DefektiveEnvy
    @DefektiveEnvy Před 22 hodinami

    I’m still having trouble even when my audio output device is set as my focus right Scarlet. Ableton doesn’t seem to recognize it. There’s no green light indicating it’s hearing audio. I’ve played with settings on the audio page, but it’s just not working and I don’t know where to go from here.

  • @markymark1644
    @markymark1644 Před dnem

    ur so dreamy also thanks for the tip ;)

  • @zamar9432
    @zamar9432 Před dnem

    Hi Will @ 8:02 you mentiond that you could theoretically get signal back into your DAW. Do you have any advice/video to explain this please? I'm looking to send the signal from the console to my studio (about 60m away), do a live mix in the 'box' and back to the console. Powered usb extenders doesn't work and I can't find any way via ethernet cable.

  • @jeremilicata
    @jeremilicata Před 2 dny

    I will be wanting to play a my synth live and singing while having my backing tracks play behind me. Do you suggest that I DI my synth into ableton and program the live automation along side my tracks in ableton live? And then run my vocals outside of ableton?? What are your thoughts on that?

  • @michaeldulsky8492
    @michaeldulsky8492 Před 2 dny

    Thank you so much for this video. I just finished your tutorial. Now my 2 iMac's are in perfect midi sync. Main computer running Pro Tools Studio & Remote Computer running FL Studio 24. Awesome video. God bless you 🙏

  • @DanFMusic
    @DanFMusic Před 2 dny

    Would you say that 8gb of ram is still enough if you are playing audio tracks and using midi for guitar and bass sound changes and lighting control? If not would 16gb be enough instead?

  • @StevenClements
    @StevenClements Před 2 dny

    unnecessary close ups 😵‍💫

  • @sukhjeetchaggar8028

    Hey! Is it possible to daisy-chain two PA1U units to get 24 outputs ?

  • @scottmctaggart8171
    @scottmctaggart8171 Před 3 dny

    You can always count measures to come back in at the same time.

  • @JULIOAIS
    @JULIOAIS Před 3 dny

    I HAVE A CONTROLLER BUT I WANT TO LISTEN TRU MY EARPHONES OR SPEAKERS

  • @moavivealbum7104
    @moavivealbum7104 Před 4 dny

    thankssssssssss

  • @jeremilicata
    @jeremilicata Před 4 dny

    Using those locators in arrangement view might be more confusing if using a midi controller then session view. Playing songs strictly linearly might make sense for arrangement, but session view it must be better. Would you agree?

  • @Cassarian-wz1fr
    @Cassarian-wz1fr Před 4 dny

    anyone know why... i installed Cardinal and it shows up and plays perfectly, i just can't get Ableton to record the sounds no matter what i try - all other plugins work perfectly

  • @acti-jerome6424
    @acti-jerome6424 Před 4 dny

    It doesent work …i Need help

  • @matiasaltina
    @matiasaltina Před 5 dny

    Hola amigos, encontre otra forma de hacerlo que puede resultar mas facil y practico. (Solo es cuestion de probarlo) Asigne al SET bottom a Key combinacion por ejemplo "SHIFT and M" (cada vez que apretemos nos añadira una nueva marcador) Si nos posicionamos en el TRACK de Markers donde ya tenemos los segmentos MIDI con nombres (Coro, Intro etc), Tenemos que seleccionar primero el track y luego tocar donde comienza el evento MIDI, (no seleccionarlo, solo tocar el comienzo) Luego haciendo "ALT and right arrow keys" pasa automaticamente al siguiente evento MIDI, y ahi presionamos nuestro "SHIFT and M", y volvemos a tocar "ALT and right arrow" y vamos pasando y añadiendo los markers. A mi me resulto una combinacion que rapidamente me permite añadir todo en menos de 2min. Espero les sirva como a mi! Saludos y gracias por toda la info de este canal. Son lo mejor!

  • @matiasaltina
    @matiasaltina Před 5 dny

    Hello friends, I found another way to do it that may be easier and more practical. (It's just a matter of trying it) Assign the SET bottom to Key combination for example "SHIFT and M" (each time we press it will add a new marker) If we position ourselves in the Markers TRACK where we already have the MIDI segments with names (Chorus, Intro) we have to first select the track and then touch where the MIDI event begins, (no select) Then by doing "ALT and right arrow keys" it automatically goes to the next MIDI event, and there We press our "SHIFT and M", and we touch "ALT and right arrow" again and we go through and add the markers. For me it turned out to be a combination that quickly allows me to add everything in less than 2 minutes. I hope it works for you as it did for me! Greetings and thanks for all the information on this channel. They are the best!

  • @TheProducerTutor
    @TheProducerTutor Před 5 dny

    How do you write automation into this for gradual tempo changes?

  • @HOVA09
    @HOVA09 Před 5 dny

    Can u do Windows to Mac ??

  • @shantanusapkal1849
    @shantanusapkal1849 Před 6 dny

    I had a question.. can I use Arrangement view for backing tracks and Loops in session view (which I use while performing ) both in one session or Project??????? please help.Thank you. Love from India...

  • @sonalikasinhamusic1211

    A very useful video indeed. I still cant find my external instrument, but im getting closer.

    • @Cassarian-wz1fr
      @Cassarian-wz1fr Před 4 dny

      similar problem; i installed Cardinal and it shows up and plays perfectly, i just can't get Ableton to record the sounds no matter what i try

    • @sonalikasinhamusic1211
      @sonalikasinhamusic1211 Před 4 dny

      @@Cassarian-wz1fr so I figured the problem. I needed to use a cable which connects keyboard to PC/laptop with a separate usb.. hopefully doing this will help Ableton detect keyboard as an external device and records as midi..

    • @Cassarian-wz1fr
      @Cassarian-wz1fr Před 4 dny

      @@sonalikasinhamusic1211 glad you got it sorted - Cardinal is VST so there is no hardware involved :(

    • @sonalikasinhamusic1211
      @sonalikasinhamusic1211 Před 4 dny

      @@Cassarian-wz1fr :(

  • @billweir1745
    @billweir1745 Před 7 dny

    Did you ever make a video about how many tracks you can have in a set? Or how many songs you can have in a whole set?

  • @damslevraiofficiel6677

    I got this problem but the button was activated in my case, so all was authorized and the microphone doesnt work. It works in logik and garage but doesnt only for Ableton. I upgraded my macOS version to the last one sonoma 14.5. I also moved from Ableton live 11 to 12 Is my macOS version too recent for Ableton ? Now I dont have access to my sets because they are in grey. I cannot access to help.ableton. Would you have an idea of my case ? Thanks for the content Damien

  • @IIFOXIESII
    @IIFOXIESII Před 7 dny

    I love using full drum modules like the TD-50 or the glorious TM-6 pro. The SPD is just hard to put comfortably around the kit. The spd for smaller acoustic shows is where it shines tbh. Easier to bring around and quick. But for sure a full drum module for hybrid kit performance!

  • @PaulWhitingQuirk
    @PaulWhitingQuirk Před 7 dny

    This looked and sounded like a good idea until I saw the price, I don't get why it would be so expensive. I believe you need Max to run it, so that's another 125 bucks on top of the exorbitant price. Anyway a strong no from me.

  • @KADEEMNICHOLS
    @KADEEMNICHOLS Před 7 dny

    Are you using two computers in this demonstration?

  • @IAmRobertPersson
    @IAmRobertPersson Před 8 dny

    None of these are working for me. I'm on a Mac.

  • @CrossPointeChurchFayetteville

    We did everything listed and we are still having audio dropouts. The timeline continues moving but it will go in and out. Using a brand new MacBook Pro. Not sure what the issue is.

  • @Artist1974CH
    @Artist1974CH Před 9 dny

    This "Industry Standard" phrase is pro-capitalistic BS created by the capitalists! I get so tired of hearing that phrase from snotty types who call themselves "professionals" who like to knock down other people who don't use garbage like Adobe products. Heck! Even Hollywood and the music industry can't even make a good product while using these "Industry Standard" equipment, and then they price gouge the heck out of the customers.

  • @cobby54
    @cobby54 Před 9 dny

    Enjoyed your video, thank you. I use StageTraxx. How does it compare with AbleSet?

  • @ericmckinley8101
    @ericmckinley8101 Před 10 dny

    Getting an error when trying to download saying that the file type is unsupported. Using version 12 standard on a Mac. Anything I’m missing?

  • @martinconverso2866
    @martinconverso2866 Před 10 dny

    Hi there, Which would be the video with the steps to use the loopbe1 into Ableton? txs

  • @martinmacek871
    @martinmacek871 Před 11 dny

    mcaaaaaan you save my asss - thanks a lot bro

  • @Wendel_Kos
    @Wendel_Kos Před 11 dny

    hi thanks for this video...do you know how to control mutes for several tracks with one MACRO? i can do this with a drumrack, but not audio tracks. Its handy to go through different drum sounds during a live set.

  • @Kamau.bakerr
    @Kamau.bakerr Před 12 dny

    Audio 4c looks perfect for me. Thanks for the video

  • @georgefenning4844
    @georgefenning4844 Před 12 dny

    Hello - I use Ableton Live - I nned to transfer my work to Loopy pro running on ipad 10 gen. Up to this point i am relying on emailing files to myself from my windows pc to my ipad. Will the iconnectity 4c allow m e to transfer files directly from PC to ipad without the long workaround.? I am using windows on PC to running ableton 12 standard

  • @spiderpunk1265
    @spiderpunk1265 Před 12 dny

    Thank you! Very helpful.

  • @allancerf9038
    @allancerf9038 Před 12 dny

    fromstudiotostage - most helpful, thanks. I am working with linked tracks and tried to change the volume in one 2 second section of a 60 second song. Unfortunately, in doing so it turns off the automation I've painstakingly set up past that 5 second section. In this track there are 50 channels! Anyway to renable automation for all 50 with out doing so one by one (track by track)?

  • @williamadama348
    @williamadama348 Před 12 dny

    What if you just want to store your set in the cloud in order to save space on your hard drive. Do you have to collect all and save then?

  • @and-Anthony
    @and-Anthony Před 13 dny

    I don't get your point, taught me spme cool shortcuts but I don't understand how this makes me more spontaneous.

  • @vitamindminormusicalwander6630

    Great tips brother . Thank you! SUBSCRIBED ! 🙂

  • @vitamindminormusicalwander6630

    This makes my soul smile and good on you for spending time with your kids , making music , and sharing music with them all at once . 🎶☮️🎶💟🎶☯️🎶

  • @shawnmccool7
    @shawnmccool7 Před 13 dny

    I have Live 11, when I tried to do step 1 where you dragged "Master" over to see your time sig. and tempo, mine was named "Main" and there was not time sig. or tempo there... Any help there? thank you!

  • @revp01
    @revp01 Před 14 dny

    I have a 12. Very good piece of gear. It lacks 5-DIN MIDI, XLRs, & an internal power supply. These upgrades alone make the newer unit worth the price when one is ready to spend.

  • @thereferencemix
    @thereferencemix Před 14 dny

    If you're looking at the Alesis gear bump up to the Strike Multipad. Much more robust than the basic Multipad. It's a slight step down in durability from SPDX pro but still very solid. I use the top three pads for start next stop then trigger internal samples off the other 6 pads. Internal sounds are better IMO than SPDX and a few hundred less.

  • @krstlmqngl
    @krstlmqngl Před 14 dny

    hey! i'm still facing issues: i recorded something in ableton live 12 that i'm having trouble bringing into ableton live 11. any tips?

  • @leading4Him
    @leading4Him Před 15 dny

    We've been using Ableset in my band for probably 6 years, our Ableton master set has about 60 songs in it so creating a new setlist was a big task before Ableset. I can also control ableset by using a bluetooth pageturner on my ipad remotely.

  • @Bhodisatvas
    @Bhodisatvas Před 15 dny

    Long shot seen as this video is pretty old but I'm having a problem I can't find an answer for. I recorded automation via a vst effects plugin which recorded and played fine in arrangement. Saved song but when reopening it will sometimes play the automation then not and I haven't changed anything, driving me nuts! Any quick words would be appreciated 😊

  • @LaloLandia-vf3zh
    @LaloLandia-vf3zh Před 15 dny

    Thanks man! Saved me a BUNCH of time!!

  • @allawatigh5562
    @allawatigh5562 Před 16 dny

    get to the fucking point dude