We have come to an age where we thank companies for making something that actually works. I am happy Roland made the right calls and can not wait to hear what you come up with using this combo!
I’ve run my volume hungry SM7B through the E4 with just a xlr to 1/4 cable and it sounded great and had plenty of volume. Very clean and clear …. There’s a mic gain and a output volume.
It would be simpler if Roland equipped these groove boxes with Bluetooth. In the meantime , I’m hoping that they release a portable multitrack recorder with Bluetooth.
Thanks for the video man, liked/subbed. It's really great to see Roland finally making USB Audio/MIDI Class Compliant devices. Do you know if it also works the other way with an input from the iPad through USB to the E4, so you can use it for monitoring the master audio from the mix-out ? That would avoid the need to use a special hub with mini-jack-out or a hub + dongle/sound card ?
Thanks and subbed back. I believe it does as it acts as an audio interface. I’m in the middle of getting ready for a big move. Once I get settled in, it’ll be a month, I’ll got back a revisit.
@@krazywabbit it would be really cool actually as it would serve not only as a mic preamp, a vocal fx processor / looper but also as an audio monitor out with master FX / looper for live perf or for remixing and recording back to the iPad. Crazy possibilities if it’s possible and even crazier possibilities if it routes the audio coming from the iPad through USB to the FX. Basically a 2 out / 2 in audio interface with built-in FX (the mic in being stereo from my understanding). Also notice this unit has a hidden secondary mono input on the mix-out using a TRRS splitter. I guess it merged the signal to the stereo input you showed in AUM.
Thanks. You can send audio from the iPad to the E4 and use the effects. You will need some way to record that audio you send from the iPad to the E4 as there is no built in recorder within the E4.
Hey great video, anything ipad is up my alley. I’ve been searching the Roland E-4 manual, but haven’t found any info if there’s a wet/ dry mix somewhere. The earlier Roland VT-4 seems to have a Balance Effect fader, so I’m it’s somewhere in the E-4. 😢
This is really cool! I have a noob question, though. Is it possible to use a Bluetooth speaker as an output? The idea would be to speak into the microphone, which goes through the Roland E4 and we hear the live sound on a Bluethoot speaker that is connected to the iPad (no recording required). If possible, how to deal with the (likely) feedback sound which is going to be produced. Thank you!
@@krazywabbit Hey thanks for he quick response. I can confirm that using a Bluethoot speaker is totally possible. Any ideas how to deal with the unwanted feedback noise?
Great video, man! I'm a total beginner here...Just wondering: how do they actually work together for live jams? Like...No delay or latency problems? Can you actually sing along with other apps using AUM in perfect synch? Thank you so much!
PS: I'm between buying a whole roland set (e4 + j6 + t8) vs an iPad + e4, for jamming and live recording ambient and electronic music + covers/versions of songs I like.
@@danielguerralopes thanks! I mess around with the gear and have not done any live stuff. To me, I don't notice any latency yet please do not take my word. Start with the e4 and iPad. Check your return policy in case this is not for you. Try it out and then decide. I wish you all the best. Happy Holidays!
Hey, man! I got the E4 and the iPad, but I'm having a small problem here...Maybe you can help (?) I'm using an iPad Air 5 and audio monitors. I like to live jam, so recording with the E4 is not my main goal, and because of that I'm plugging it into an auxiliar output in the monitor...But whenever I try to record using the e4, by plugging into the usb hub, it goes through the iPad, it records, but it kills my speakes, they go completely mute and I can only listen to anything through headphones plugged into the E4...I've tried everything I could and can't seem to find a solution. Thank you for the attention.
Thanks for trying this. I'm looking to add the E4 to my live looping setup. I also use my ipad pro connected to my allen&heath qu-24 mixer and it worked to my surprise. Have you tried connecting multiple devices to the ipad using a hub with success? Currently I use the apple keyboard case and it gives me an extra usbc port allowing me to charge the ipad on one and connect to my qu-24. I would like to further expand its capabilities.
Thanks for watching! I setup up all three with the Zoom H6 and the Rodecaster Pro II. I am having some issues with cables (another story/video). The iPad can only read one audio interface. The three (T6, J8, E4) are essentially audio interfaces and iPad will only read one if trying to connect with USB cables. Once I get some cables that I ordered, I will do a video showing the use of the RCP II and Zoom. From there, you can see where trying another audio interface might work.
@@krazywabbit Looking forward to more videos. Another cool device I found useful is the widi master. You can use it on any midi devices midi out and trigger virtual instruments on the ipad over bluetooth midi. no cables. and the device will self power.
This video shows how to route audio from the E-4 into the iPad, but then by default it sends the audio back out to the E-4., so the iPad's built in speakers don't work. You can send the audio out to an Airplay speaker but that causes a delay. Is there a way to just have the iPad play the audio through its built in speakers?
Thanks for the "tutorial" do you know, what are the 2 "inputs" from E-4, shouldn't it just be mono microphone? Where in the signal, does the iPad come in, pre or post EFX? Can you use the iPad as an "insert" so as to add more efx to the E-4? Thanks!
I would appreciate if you could inform me to the app Software you used on the iPad. I also noticed when you scrolled the apps on the iPad you have Loopy Pro, How does this box interface with Loopy?
Without looking at the video, my guess the app is AUM To be honest, I’ve struggled to grasp loopy pro and haven’t used it with the aria devices. However, I didn’t fully grasp much at this point when this video was made. My guess is it should interface fine. I’ll try at least that part and report back.
It’s cool. Just ordered this box and I’ll find out for myself. I do have Loopy Pro on my iPad mini 6. Wondering how this will sit with the TX-6 from Teenage Engineering.
Would this work on an older iPad? Mine is one that takes a lightning cable but I do have a USB c to lightning somewhere. Bout to go look and download the apps. Also wondering if it will work on GarageBand...
@@scottlebeau3498 you need to use a lightning adapter with the charge port for the iPad with a lightning port to see it. I don’t have GB installed on the iPad with lightning port (trying to save space) but GarageBand on the iPad with usbc port worked.
Thanks for the quick reply. I'm kind of interested in this but I'm still on the fence between this and the Vt4. Vt-4 seems like it might be a little more suited for tracking in a studio. When you do harmonies how does it know that key you're in? At some point will you demo a short performance on your channel?
In theory, the T8 and J6 should work. Once I get them, will test. I can't speak to the others. One can argue if a device is class complainant it will. I have learned the definition of "work" has different meanings. Until I can either test or see someone demonstrate said device does do all the functions I showed, the answer is no in my opinion.
@@krazywabbit hey , thank you for your fast replies, I was able to make Gadget work(audio in and out and midi ) so its looking great combined with the exit setting you shared, the only thing left is the posibility to send the mix in audio(coming from the J6) thru the USBC to gadget, but that seems not possible, have you ever tried this?
Uh oh. I’ve been up and down on it. Do I need it having koala. But if this plugs into iPad and works the same as these boutiques, just made my gas more real 😂
Confirming T8 and J6 both work!! Roland T8 & J6 with iPad - They Play Well Together!
czcams.com/video/CuAT-LX9Y1w/video.html
Your explanation is so clear.
Well done .
Thanks.
We have come to an age where we thank companies for making something that actually works.
I am happy Roland made the right calls and can not wait to hear what you come up with using this combo!
In my head I’m dancing and skipping through a sunny meadow with wildflowers and butterflies everywhere! I’m beyond excited to see this
Awesome! So satisfying when things just work
I also run a hybrid system. You answered all of my questions about the E-4. Thanks!
What's a hybrid system?
Thank you. I was hesitant to purchase for live performance and you sold me
You’re welcome. Have fun!
Thanks!..i was considering to get one of this….but Now i Do!..thanks!..you solve my thoughts..and GAS stars again!;)
I’ve run my volume hungry SM7B through the E4 with just a xlr to 1/4 cable and it sounded great and had plenty of volume. Very clean and clear …. There’s a mic gain and a output volume.
I look forward to hearing a jam! go go go!
@Wabbit, wow, you used one single cable and solved 3 big problems, you are amazing !! SUBBED.
Thank you! Subbed back. It’s nice when things work like this! Have a great day!
@@krazywabbit Thanks, and I am definitely gonna try my fiddle on this.
Awesome! Was wondering out this. I use iOS Groovebox and wanted to add the E-4 vocals to live jams and this seems like it would work well.
It would be simpler if Roland equipped these groove boxes with Bluetooth.
In the meantime , I’m hoping that they release a portable multitrack recorder with Bluetooth.
Crossing fingers for a new compact grove box or looper.
Aira = highly underrated
Facts!
Thanks for the video man, liked/subbed. It's really great to see Roland finally making USB Audio/MIDI Class Compliant devices.
Do you know if it also works the other way with an input from the iPad through USB to the E4, so you can use it for monitoring the master audio from the mix-out ? That would avoid the need to use a special hub with mini-jack-out or a hub + dongle/sound card ?
Thanks and subbed back. I believe it does as it acts as an audio interface. I’m in the middle of getting ready for a big move. Once I get settled in, it’ll be a month, I’ll got back a revisit.
@@krazywabbit it would be really cool actually as it would serve not only as a mic preamp, a vocal fx processor / looper but also as an audio monitor out with master FX / looper for live perf or for remixing and recording back to the iPad. Crazy possibilities if it’s possible and even crazier possibilities if it routes the audio coming from the iPad through USB to the FX.
Basically a 2 out / 2 in audio interface with built-in FX (the mic in being stereo from my understanding).
Also notice this unit has a hidden secondary mono input on the mix-out using a TRRS splitter. I guess it merged the signal to the stereo input you showed in AUM.
You"re Genius...
nice video
WOOOOOOW 😍
Nice video. Can you record audio from iPad into the E4. So you could use a vocal sample for example?
Thanks. You can send audio from the iPad to the E4 and use the effects. You will need some way to record that audio you send from the iPad to the E4 as there is no built in recorder within the E4.
I think if you would have plugged-in a portable speaker to the e-4's audio out, you could have heard the ipads audio.
Hey great video, anything ipad is up my alley. I’ve been searching the Roland E-4 manual, but haven’t found any info if there’s a wet/ dry mix somewhere. The earlier Roland VT-4 seems to have a Balance Effect fader, so I’m it’s somewhere in the E-4. 😢
I’ve not found anything either
@@krazywabbit apparently there’s not but another CZcamsr suggested to send separate dry and wet signals to an audio interface and mix in post
funnily enough i just bought a e4 and not long ago an ipad ! i'll see if it works
This is really cool! I have a noob question, though. Is it possible to use a Bluetooth speaker as an output? The idea would be to speak into the microphone, which goes through the Roland E4 and we hear the live sound on a Bluethoot speaker that is connected to the iPad (no recording required). If possible, how to deal with the (likely) feedback sound which is going to be produced. Thank you!
Thanks for the question I don’t have a Bluetooth speaker to test. I’d hate to say yes and mislead you.
@@krazywabbit Hey thanks for he quick response. I can confirm that using a Bluethoot speaker is totally possible. Any ideas how to deal with the unwanted feedback noise?
Great video, man! I'm a total beginner here...Just wondering: how do they actually work together for live jams? Like...No delay or latency problems? Can you actually sing along with other apps using AUM in perfect synch? Thank you so much!
PS: I'm between buying a whole roland set (e4 + j6 + t8) vs an iPad + e4, for jamming and live recording ambient and electronic music + covers/versions of songs I like.
@@danielguerralopes thanks! I mess around with the gear and have not done any live stuff. To me, I don't notice any latency yet please do not take my word. Start with the e4 and iPad. Check your return policy in case this is not for you. Try it out and then decide. I wish you all the best. Happy Holidays!
Hey, man! I got the E4 and the iPad, but I'm having a small problem here...Maybe you can help (?) I'm using an iPad Air 5
and audio monitors. I like to live jam, so recording with the E4 is not my main goal, and because of that I'm plugging it into an auxiliar output in the monitor...But whenever I try to record using the e4, by plugging into the usb hub, it goes through the iPad, it records, but it kills my speakes, they go completely mute and I can only listen to anything through headphones plugged into the E4...I've tried everything I could and can't seem to find a solution. Thank you for the attention.
Thanks for trying this. I'm looking to add the E4 to my live looping setup. I also use my ipad pro connected to my allen&heath qu-24 mixer and it worked to my surprise. Have you tried connecting multiple devices to the ipad using a hub with success? Currently I use the apple keyboard case and it gives me an extra usbc port allowing me to charge the ipad on one and connect to my qu-24. I would like to further expand its capabilities.
Thanks for watching! I setup up all three with the Zoom H6 and the Rodecaster Pro II. I am having some issues with cables (another story/video). The iPad can only read one audio interface. The three (T6, J8, E4) are essentially audio interfaces and iPad will only read one if trying to connect with USB cables. Once I get some cables that I ordered, I will do a video showing the use of the RCP II and Zoom. From there, you can see where trying another audio interface might work.
@@krazywabbit Looking forward to more videos. Another cool device I found useful is the widi master. You can use it on any midi devices midi out and trigger virtual instruments on the ipad over bluetooth midi. no cables. and the device will self power.
My GAS senses are tingling…
Forget about GAS, I am going to call them iPAD accessories, and get them all.
This video shows how to route audio from the E-4 into the iPad, but then by default it sends the audio back out to the E-4., so the iPad's built in speakers don't work. You can send the audio out to an Airplay speaker but that causes a delay. Is there a way to just have the iPad play the audio through its built in speakers?
There might be. I haven’t messed with this set up due to some frustrations since I got excited over this. I’ll try over the weekend.
Hi, I don’t have an iPad but I would like to connect my E4 to my HP Probook laptop. Do you have any videos that help with that?
I don't have that device to test. Yet in theory, you should be able to. Just open your DAW of choice and configure. Ableton Live for example works.
Thanks for the "tutorial" do you know, what are the 2 "inputs" from E-4, shouldn't it just be mono microphone? Where in the signal, does the iPad come in, pre or post EFX? Can you use the iPad as an "insert" so as to add more efx to the E-4? Thanks!
Great vid! Do you know if the E4 can be recorded into GarageBand?
Thank you. Just uploaded a video to answer your question.
@@krazywabbit Thank you so much!!! I see you just plugged it in with just the USB connection and it’s up and running. That’s awesome!
I would appreciate if you could inform me to the app Software you used on the iPad. I also noticed when you scrolled the apps on the iPad you have Loopy Pro,
How does this box interface with Loopy?
Without looking at the video, my guess the app is AUM
To be honest, I’ve struggled to grasp loopy pro and haven’t used it with the aria devices. However, I didn’t fully grasp much at this point when this video was made. My guess is it should interface fine. I’ll try at least that part and report back.
It’s cool. Just ordered this box and I’ll find out for myself. I do have Loopy Pro on my iPad mini 6. Wondering how this will sit with the TX-6 from Teenage Engineering.
Can you it with garage band? Thanksssss 😊
Can you send audio from ipad to the E4 over lightning or usb-c and route the effects back to the ipad?
When I get some time, I’ll test.
Yes! At least with usb-c and using AUM. I’ll have to do a video. Thanks for asking.
@@krazywabbit thank you testing and replying. Look forward to the video👍🏼
Need help with the E4 Roland … how can I connect my iPhone to the device and duet with setting my vocals on TikTok
Do I need to install an app on my iPad?
Or is he supposed to recognize Roland?
You don’t need an app from Roland. Only an app that you will use to record or modulate any sounds
Would this work on an older iPad? Mine is one that takes a lightning cable but I do have a USB c to lightning somewhere. Bout to go look and download the apps. Also wondering if it will work on GarageBand...
Let me check on both. Thanks for asking.
@@krazywabbit thanks I haven't had time to check but if I find out before u reply I'll let you know if it works as well...
@@scottlebeau3498 you need to use a lightning adapter with the charge port for the iPad with a lightning port to see it. I don’t have GB installed on the iPad with lightning port (trying to save space) but GarageBand on the iPad with usbc port worked.
@@krazywabbit yeah I got the lightning usb with power already.. thank you.
Does the VT 4 do the same thing? Also will that device work with loopy pro?
Vt4 has xlr mic inputs and presets. E4 is smaller, cheaper, usb-c and a looper. I don’t know which sounds better. E4 will work with loopy pro.
Thanks for the quick reply. I'm kind of interested in this but I'm still on the fence between this and the Vt4. Vt-4 seems like it might be a little more suited for tracking in a studio.
When you do harmonies how does it know that key you're in?
At some point will you demo a short performance on your channel?
So this could work with the t8, t6 or korg volca? What about the kaossilator pro+? Or the pocket operators?
In theory, the T8 and J6 should work. Once I get them, will test. I can't speak to the others. One can argue if a device is class complainant it will. I have learned the definition of "work" has different meanings. Until I can either test or see someone demonstrate said device does do all the functions I showed, the answer is no in my opinion.
Can confirm the T8 and J6 do work! czcams.com/video/CuAT-LX9Y1w/video.html
would this allow me to send midi patch changes to the E-4 from my PC using usbc?
in theory yes, if you know what the midi config of the E4 are, found in their manual.
@@krazywabbit perfect. I currently run my guitar pedal to my MacBook and send changes. Looking for a vox processor to do the same
does the Roland compactE4 works with grage band on pc?
I have not tried but it should work. If by pc, windows, no. Mac, should.
any chance you can do this with Korg Gadget? audio and midi? thank you
In theory, yes. I’ve not tested to give an accurate answer.
@@krazywabbit hey , thank you for your fast replies, I was able to make Gadget work(audio in and out and midi ) so its looking great combined with the exit setting you shared, the only thing left is the posibility to send the mix in audio(coming from the J6) thru the USBC to gadget, but that seems not possible, have you ever tried this?
Does the E-4 loop temp sync up with whatever else iPad app is in use?
I’ve not tried that. When I get some time, I’ll check and report back.
It does yes 😊
Can this be done with a lighting port iPad?
I believe so. You will need a dongle. I’ll test.
Don’t know why you’re so excited as it does what exactly it is supposed to do!!!! Same on a Lab Top stop wasting peoples time!!!!
Sp404 mkii works the same as far as I'm aware
Uh oh. I’ve been up and down on it. Do I need it having koala. But if this plugs into iPad and works the same as these boutiques, just made my gas more real 😂