Kyle May
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Xvive PX Portable 3 Channel Mixer - Big Value, Small Footprint
I've never done a proper "review" video, but here's my first go at it. I saw a million videos on this thing and it piqued my interest...I'll just say I'm glad I got my hands on this mixer as it is pretty rad.
"good to go" is my new favorite phrase apparently.
Support this channel by purchasing an Xvive PX Portable 3 Channel Mixer here:
www.zzounds.com/a--3986402/item--XVIPX?siid=353576
Check out some of my favorite gear here:
www.zzounds.com/share--kyle_may_gearlist?sort=1
My favorite playback interface
www.zzounds.com/a--3986402/item--ICOPLAYAUDIO1U?siid=341842
My favorite monitors
www.zzounds.com/a--3986402/item--NEUKH310A
My favorite channel strip
www.zzounds.com/a--3986402/item--RNDSHELFORDCHA?siid=194629
My favorite budget drum kit
www.zzounds.com/a--3986402/item--GRECM1E826?siid=255934
My favorite budget small diaphragm condenser microphone
www.zzounds.com/a--3986402/item--SEESE7?siid=249170
My favorite preamps
www.zzounds.com/a--3986402/item--HEASUPER8
My favorite snare drum compressor
www.zzounds.com/a--3986402/item--EMPEL8DIST?siid=28793
My favorite XLR cable
www.zzounds.com/a--3986402/item--MOGGSTU?siid=9333
My favorite budget interface
www.zzounds.com/a--3986402/item--FOCSCAR18I20V3?siid=262512
My favorite DAW
www.zzounds.com/a--3986402/item--AVDPROTOOLSPERP?siid=300992
My favorite soft synths
www.zzounds.com/a--3986402/item--NAT29006?siid=324974
My favorite drumheads
www.zzounds.com/a--3986402/cat--Evans--3064
My favorite drumsticks
www.zzounds.com/a--3986402/cat--Pro-Mark--3303
My favorite cymbals
www.meinlcymbals.com
00:00 What’s in the box
0:55 Features
1:00 Adapters
1:24 Dongle
2:00 Ethernet cable
2:32 Mixer
5:20 Audio quality test that only I CAN HEAR
5:32 Critiques
8:45 Who is this for
11:34 Final thoughts
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Відео

playback rig - ON TOUR
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I give a quick rundown of my touring kit and then dive into my playback rig on the road and how I use it in our set. I give you a quick recap of Ableton, my Roland electronics, as well as a program I use to control Ableton called AbleSet. Check out some of my favorite gear here: www.zzounds.com/share kyle_may_gearlist?sort=1 Support this channel by purchasing a PlayAudio1U here: www.zzounds.com...
what is a PLAYBACK rig
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Here's a quick walkthrough of 2 types of playback rigs and small rundown on the Ableton setup. It's a stale video, but hopefully helpful. Leave any questions you may have that I can potentially answer in the next video. Support this channel by purchasing a PlayAudio1U here: www.zzounds.com/a 3986402/item ICOPLAYAUDIO1U?siid=341842 IAC Driver Video: ua-cam.com/video/MkWZ4rtRybQ/v-deo.html Timeco...
Enhancing the Drum Kit
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Using a single mic (in addition to the usual drum mics), I'm attempting to find ways to enhance the kit while recording a brush track for a song. Some useful manipulation helps to add presence and grit to the drum track. If you like what you see and want to donate to support the channel, click the link below! paypal.me/KyleWMay My favorite monitors www.zzounds.com/a 3986402/item NEUKH310A My fa...
Is there a difference? WA73 & HA73
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I finally get a chance to check out the Warm Audio WA73 EQ and the Heritage Audio HA73 EQ side by side to hear the differences and similarities. Heritage Audio HA73EQ www.zzounds.com/a 3986402/item HEAHA73EQ Warm Audio WA73-EQ www.zzounds.com/a 3986402/item WAUWA73EQ Talking head audio recorded with the powerful Zoom F8n Pro www.zzounds.com/a 3986402/item ZOOZF8NPRO Other fun links: My favorite...
3 Metal Snares
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A mix of my three favorite snares in various tunings. 1. Gretsch Hand Hammered Chrome Over Brass 2. Ludwig Black Beauty 3. Ludwig Acrolite Snare Top: sE8 Snare Top: sE v7 Snare Btm: sE8 My favorite monitors www.zzounds.com/a 3986402/item NEUKH310A My favorite channel strip www.zzounds.com/a 3986402/item RNDSHELFORDCHA?siid=194629 My favorite budget drum kit www.zzounds.com/a 3986402/item GRECM1...
Don't Waste Money On This Recording Gear
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If I could start over again, there are five things I wouldn't sink my money into. Let me know if you think I missed something! If you want my drums on your song, visit www.kylewmay.com If you like these videos and want to support me, feel free to donate to the channel at: paypal.me/KyleWMay My favorite monitors www.zzounds.com/a 3986402/item NEUKH310A My favorite channel strip www.zzounds.com/a...
Love It Or Hate It - BEAT Detective
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I apply a real world situation where I use Beat Detective on a song. I walk you through all the parameters of the tool and show you a before and after example of what it can do. And for the love of god (or whatever), please don't give your opinion on whether or not Beat Detective has helped or hindered music, I truly do not care. If you want my drums on your song, visit www.kylewmay.com If you ...
"I Know Better"
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Tracking a song for my very talented producer friend. Had to punch in twice on this song, tell me if you caught it the first time around! If you like these videos and want to support me, feel free to donate to the channel at: paypal.me/KyleWMay Visit www.kylewmay.com to have me play drums on your song!
Choosing A Snare Drum - Song Tracking
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Here I show you my process of choosing a snare when tracking a song with comparisons of 4 types of snares with various tunings. Apparently my favorite word in this video is "vibe."; sorry for the wildly abundant use. If you like what you see and want to donate to support the channel, click the link below! paypal.me/KyleWMay This content was originally made for the Working Drummer Podcast in Mar...
“Hold It Back” - Kylie Dailey
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Found this incredible song in Epidemic Sound by Kyle Dailey. Put my room mics on stun and laid down a version on the drums. www.kylewmay.com to hire me to play on your songs!
5 Things I Wish I Would've Known The First Time I Opened ProTools
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5 Things I Wish I Would've Known The First Time I Opened ProTools 0:00 intro 0:41 - understanding the dashboard 4:18 - understanding the playback engine 6:44 - creating an audio track 7:45 - routing 9:06 - metronome & tempo 10:21 - outro If you like what you see and want to donate to support the channel, click the link below! paypal.me/KyleWMay My favorite monitors www.zzounds.com/a 3986402/ite...
Ride It Out
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Here’s a quick video of some Meinl Byzance Foundry Reserve rides and their tonal differences.
My Sample Pack + Trigger 2
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My Sample Pack Trigger 2
Recording Drums From Home for Under $1000!
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Recording Drums From Home for Under $1000!
some v dead drumzzz
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some v dead drumzzz
gretsch broadkaster
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gretsch broadkaster
solid black beauty
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solid black beauty
open acrolite
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open acrolite
muted acrolite
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muted acrolite
modern craviotto
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modern craviotto
big fat craviotto
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big fat craviotto
Drum Sample Pack!
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Drum Sample Pack!
Changing of the Kits
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Changing of the Kits
Snare Drum Cycle
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Snare Drum Cycle
Kick Drum Mic Blind Test
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Kick Drum Mic Blind Test
Studio "Rig" Rundown
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Studio "Rig" Rundown
the perfect 80's drum verb
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the perfect 80's drum verb
Is This Love
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Is This Love
“Step Back” by TJ Hartmann
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“Step Back” by TJ Hartmann

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @iConnectivitySupport
    @iConnectivitySupport 6 днів тому

    Leo is amazing! AbleSet is super cool. Great ran alongside our gear.. Great vid!

  • @GeorgeEstep-c6p
    @GeorgeEstep-c6p 21 день тому

    I wonder if it’d be possible to rig a bunch of these to one of those Radial XLR female to cat5 racks? Then you’d have a clean patch bay for your inputs on the console side.

    • @kylewmay
      @kylewmay 21 день тому

      Omg. That’s actually an incredible idea. If you ever try it out, please let me know. I may have to see how I can get my hands on one of those!

  • @andsoitis2010
    @andsoitis2010 22 дні тому

    Great video. My biggest regret is diving into the waves plugins, not realising that you have to pay for them again and again to keep them working. Biggest scam on the internet.

  • @bryanbartone583
    @bryanbartone583 22 дні тому

    4 conductor, 3 channels with 1 common ground?

  • @FabryJM
    @FabryJM 22 дні тому

    "I could measure it, but i don't want to" was very relatable :D Very good and informatve Video!

  • @GregBenedict
    @GregBenedict 23 дні тому

    This will be great for my wife. She’s a studio session singer and while recording her last weekend she asked if she could have control over click independently of her vocal monitor. Way cheaper than other solutions we looked at!

  • @josuebolanos4028
    @josuebolanos4028 23 дні тому

    Can literally do a whole snake over Cat5

    • @kylewmay
      @kylewmay 23 дні тому

      True, but that’s with a protocol like AVB or Dante that uses Ethernet as a data cable. This setup is using each pair to run a single analog channel that requires no deciphering on either end.

  • @decaftundra
    @decaftundra 24 дні тому

    I guess there isn't a 4th channel because it's dedicated to the power over ethernet?

    • @kylewmay
      @kylewmay 23 дні тому

      Yes, after some reading, that is correct!

  • @xZachariahWitcherx
    @xZachariahWitcherx 24 дні тому

    This was a great review. You funny too.

  • @joshuamathermusic
    @joshuamathermusic 29 днів тому

    Great video! What group is this setup for?

    • @kylewmay
      @kylewmay 26 днів тому

      This is with Maddie & Tae

  • @LucDiGiuseppe
    @LucDiGiuseppe Місяць тому

    You’re a legend dude

  • @danielguitarist7
    @danielguitarist7 Місяць тому

    What are those clownputers? Prolly got no games.

  • @gauthiermatt1
    @gauthiermatt1 Місяць тому

    I think where some of these clones start to fall apart (as someone who owed a WA73EQ for many years) is when you use them on multiple sources in a recording. My WA sounded pretty good on vocals but when I started to add harmonies and additional background vocals, they start to have a harshness in the mid range as they started to add up together.

  • @iamScottSellers
    @iamScottSellers Місяць тому

    Great video, Kyle. You are much better at explaining the ins & outs of playback connectivity than I am. Love Ableset too, it's sneaky powerful. Hope you're well

    • @kylewmay
      @kylewmay 26 днів тому

      Thanks so much, Scott! Great to hear from you and I hope you're doing well. Appreciate the kind words and for watching.

  • @edjones2199
    @edjones2199 Місяць тому

    I am a great drummer with limited knowledge of electronics starting my own tracking studio and I didn’t understand a damn word you said could you please simplify your system and explain it

    • @kylewmay
      @kylewmay 26 днів тому

      My apologies! I should have better clarified who this video is for in the beginning. I'll keep this in mind for future videos and will also work on creating some better, introductory videos on these systems. Appreciate your input!

    • @edjones2199
      @edjones2199 26 днів тому

      @@kylewmay thank you! will keep following, my apologies. I’m a construction superintendent. I can build you a beautiful studio, but I don’t know Jack shit about the electronic side of it. Not for trying to learn starting a drumming small time studio. Going to invest in interface maybe a M2 Pro, etc. have the drums and mics just need the rest of. Doing research but it’s a lot of work. I should add this new technology and you’re great ability to utilize it is something not very many people understand. I think you could probably grow your channel like crazy if you could define it and spell it out simply like explain the process the items all the parts. I’m very interested in it, thank you

  • @jonathankingsofficial
    @jonathankingsofficial Місяць тому

    ❗️❗️❗️

  • @mr.monkei
    @mr.monkei Місяць тому

    Out of the 3 Heritage Audio is the only unit that has the 3 stage just like a Neve. For me HA is if you want more of that actual Neve sound and Bae would be for adding thickness as its really different compared to an actual Neve.

  • @plummetplum
    @plummetplum Місяць тому

    Better but that snare peek needs a bit softening up and fattening in the lower mids.

  • @TurgutAlpBekoglu
    @TurgutAlpBekoglu Місяць тому

    Thanks for sharing.. my coise is first mic

  • @toddchmielewski9431
    @toddchmielewski9431 Місяць тому

    Thank you!! Our band is heading in this direction now and there's so much to know for sure. Best vid explaining the playback rig I've seen!! Any recommendation for having a company build one for me?

  • @amos5583
    @amos5583 3 місяці тому

    Love how the drums sit in the mix so well. I'd love know about the cymbals and their models.

  • @stephentyler4352
    @stephentyler4352 3 місяці тому

    The half hour video confirms that great sounding drums and cymbals are the starting point to a great recording session. If your gear doesn’t sound great before you start recording then miking the kit won’t fix the problems. It will create more problems in editing, mixing and mastering.

  • @yannd3b
    @yannd3b 3 місяці тому

    Can you more explain the part about the Line Check ?

    • @kylewmay
      @kylewmay 3 місяці тому

      The line check is just to make sure outputs are patched correctly to audio world. If FOH hears that number 5 is coming down what is supposed to be number 7 on his end, he can know that without having to listen to any of the tracks.

    • @yannd3b
      @yannd3b 3 місяці тому

      @@kylewmay so it's basically send vocal cue with the number of the channel on each output ?

    • @kylewmay
      @kylewmay 3 місяці тому

      @@yannd3b exactly! So down output 1 it's a just a voice saying, "1, 1, 1, 1," on a loop and then the same thing all the way up to channel 12. That way everyone can verify the patch is correct.

  • @eancurtis9333
    @eancurtis9333 4 місяці тому

    HA rules !

  • @gunnerdriver3332
    @gunnerdriver3332 4 місяці тому

    Kip Allen sent me here…great comparison!

  • @wakinglife7065
    @wakinglife7065 4 місяці тому

    I would love another video on this such as how you control it in a live scenario

  • @wolfshield
    @wolfshield 4 місяці тому

    This is really helpful and easy to understand, thank you!

  • @ryanshook8284
    @ryanshook8284 4 місяці тому

    Lemme get this straight - the bae 500 series is thicker than the warm and heritage racks? Insane. Correct my if I’m wrong. 500 series 1066?

  • @Nscalescenic
    @Nscalescenic 4 місяці тому

    I have a model 12 will external pres sound good with it

  • @compucorder64
    @compucorder64 4 місяці тому

    If you ever get your hands on a GAP PRE-73 EQ Premier, be interesting to hear if there's any difference, compared to say the WA. Because they are half the price of the WA 73, almost 1/4 the price of the Neve. So could almost fit out a whole 8-channel drum recording frontend for the price of just over two Neve units. Similar with the Warm Audio WA-12 API-style pre, compared to CAPIs, which are almost twice the price, or APIs which are almost 3x.

  • @compucorder64
    @compucorder64 4 місяці тому

    For me, coming from the guitar and electronics home studio side, I think I would avoid wasting money on the following: tube upgrades, makes minimal difference. Too many overdrives: once you've found two or three you like, can sell the rest. Stock pickup upgrades, too often the new ones will be a little different, not necessarily better. Most stock speaker upgrades, often the amp manufacturers chooses one that pairs well. 4x12 cabs - too hot to handle unless you can isolate them really well - similar goes for 100w+ tube guitar/bass amps like Plexis, JCM800s, SVTs. Hardware all-digital syntheseziers, just use plugins, or even free ones - they are often better. Mixing consoles - most but not all home studios would do better to get an audio interface with many inputs, and go straight in, and spend the money on a few great rack or 500-series preamps, EQs and compressors. Loud/big tube bass amps and 8x10 cabs - there's a reason most studios won't have much other than a B-15 and a great D.I for bass.

  • @compucorder64
    @compucorder64 5 місяців тому

    Sounds great, nice tone, like off a nice old 70s vinyl record, which I always like. Similar setup here. Main interface is a Motu ultralite mk.V. But I use that Behringer for extra pres. For overheads, hats. Similar mics too, Beta52A on kick, SM57 snare top (no snare bottom). SM7b on hi-hat, though a 57 could do that. Audix D's on toms. Line Audio CM4 stereo pair on overheads. I use a couple of other things, but those would put it over budget: JZ Vintage 67 as room mic. GAP Pre73 for kick, Camden Cranborne EC1 pre for snare. Motu pres on tom pair. Want to get API pre pair for toms. And would like to upgrade to Audient ASP800, or better yet SSL Quad Pure Drive for better pres and ADC than the Behringer. Another affordable way of recording, if the room sounds good, and a more open sound works, is something like the 4-mic Recorderman technique. So, maybe a pair of Austrian Audio OC16 above and to the side, a Beta 52 on kick, SM57 on snare.

  • @lassiseppala
    @lassiseppala 5 місяців тому

    Fire! ❤

  • @jvonnjvonn4688
    @jvonnjvonn4688 5 місяців тому

    Trash video you do all that but dont do a vocal test give me back my view

  • @gaboonschoolofmusic9848
    @gaboonschoolofmusic9848 5 місяців тому

    insert button on the warm beats the heritage all day someone that an anlaog user that feature is the most important.....

  • @lukesuperflyjones
    @lukesuperflyjones 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing and doing this review. I am currently in the process of testing a focusrite ISA vs a heritage Audio 73. I was curious how did you get a blue color heritage Audio all I’ve seen are gray lol.

  • @jamiedurrantmusician
    @jamiedurrantmusician 5 місяців тому

    PS. I read o your site that you're in Nashville, Have you tracked drums in the past for Michael Flanders (expat Aussie there I do some work for occasionally). JD

  • @jamiedurrantmusician
    @jamiedurrantmusician 5 місяців тому

    You samples sound fantastic, SOLD !! I will be buying the entire library shortly, amazing work Kyle. Where are you based by the way?

  • @nbl95
    @nbl95 5 місяців тому

    I'm hearing a lot more transient attack and low end in the heritage

  • @DanielDahleJohansen
    @DanielDahleJohansen 5 місяців тому

    Build quality and extra functions makes WA the winner for me. :-) I just got one, and saved quite big on getting the WA used, compared to a new HA unit - which is rare to come by used in Norway.

  • @davidcarranzamusic9592
    @davidcarranzamusic9592 6 місяців тому

    Question: any phase issues with 4 overheads? Thanks!

    • @kylewmay
      @kylewmay 5 місяців тому

      Most likely yes, but whenever I send to clients, I recommend that they choose one or the other. I just like to have options. As of late, I've just committed to having a single pair of ORTF overheads.

  • @ericsukiennik6287
    @ericsukiennik6287 6 місяців тому

    What are the sizes?

  • @christopherdunn317
    @christopherdunn317 6 місяців тому

    Warm didn't follow spec, and that was also in the inductor's which rupert neve said you need to have 3 not one or two !

  • @jimbotski
    @jimbotski 6 місяців тому

    Nice work man

  • @brianloughlin2340
    @brianloughlin2340 7 місяців тому

    Not a subtle difference to me: the Heritage clearly has a tighter low end and a better transient. It’s like it’s smeared slightly, but still really well defined.

  • @Joseph124269
    @Joseph124269 7 місяців тому

    wow, did you quantize it? it looks so evenly in line.

  • @joeyjooones
    @joeyjooones 7 місяців тому

    Kyle, love your work! What camera are you using and what lighting devices? Your content looks amazing!

  • @christopherdunn317
    @christopherdunn317 7 місяців тому

    5:33 5:49 6:09 6:14 6:34 7:16 7:27 7:44

  • @shadreckkalukusha1321
    @shadreckkalukusha1321 7 місяців тому

    You really are a master on recording drum. Do you mind sharing the rest of your mic setup.

  • @iConnectivitySupport
    @iConnectivitySupport 7 місяців тому

    Great vid!! Love to see how people use our gear. Fun point: you can use the PA1U or PA12 in place of the IAC as a loopback MIDI port. WE have 2 videos on that on our channel. Could use an IAC for turning tracks on and off too.