If you're using macOS 13 (Ventura) or higher, you can use the new macOS Audio Capture Source. Follow this link for those instructions: obsproject.com/kb/macos-desktop-audio-capture-guide
Wow, I don't usually comment but I've spent so long watching tutorials on this and this was so simple! Sunflower wasn't opening for me so I have Blackhole set on OBS! Thanks so much!
Yooo! I did everything step by step and it didn’t work… but then I remembered a secret knowledge that was passed on to me by a blind monk during my long tibetan journeys that at the end it is always good to just restart your computer. And to my surpise an unexpected miracle happened and it works just perfectly. Great tutorial! Please more content like this. Thank you! ❤
I can't thank you enough for this video. I spent way too many hours trying to figure out why OBS wasn't picking up line three from my interface. Once I figured out that OBS couldn't pick up beyond two channels, and I needed to utilize Ableton Live (or any DAW) to capture and have that system "talk" to OBS, the missing link was an audio driver and your video!
Thank you so much Georges, you explain things in such a clear simple way, it's much appreciated. I wasted hours searching how to do this on Fl Studio. This video deserves way more views as it can save many producers out there haha. THANK YOU!!
I used BlackHole and your method fixed my problem. Thanks so much. Took about 5 other videos before I found a solution for Mac. Lots of headache saved!
Great tutorial, thank you. I had nothing coming into OBS until I read Maryana D's comment about switching on microphone permissions, changed them, worked instantly. Do check that if you are stuck...
Gotta say. You are a legend my man. I have been using hardware to accomplish this, but I'm having some capability issues that are creating TONS of noise. This looks like a great solution that I will be trying this week! Thank you so much!!!
@@knuckledustermusic just set up my livestream using blackhole today. It sounds 10 times better than when I was sending a direct mix from the soundboard
Just make sure your audio tracks are record enabled or that input monitoring is active. Basically if you can hear what you’re playing it’ll get passed through to OBS. Cheers Georges
Super helpful! Anyone able to explain what the Drift Correction box means? I noticed you checked drift correction on for the profile 2626 multichannel. Thanks!!!
If the devices in your aggregate device aren’t synchronized using hardware, you need to enable drift correction, also known as resampling, to compensate for drift in the data between devices. So you'll want any software devices (BlackHole or Soundflower) to have drift correction enabled. You can read more about it here: support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/audio-midi-setup/ams094c7edb4/mac#:~:text=Enable%20drift%20correction&text=Choose%20your%20aggregate%20device%20settings,Correction%20checkbox%20for%20each%20device. Cheers Georges
@@knuckledustermusichow do i get omnisphere and other plugins to show up while im making beats when obs is up? it just doesnt show up on the recording when i watch the video back thru
@@blakethagreatt which DAW are you using? Are you only having issues with software instruments or are you unable to get any sounds from your DAW in OBS?
Thanks! When you create your multi-output device simply select Headphones. Your headphones will need to be plugged in otherwise you'll see MacBook speakers or something similar instead in the Audio Midi Setup. I hope that helps. Cheers Georges
Hi John, yup! You'll be going directly from Reaper to Zoom the same way you did to OBS. Just set your microphone in Zoom to be "Soundflower 2Ch". Here's the step by step instructions: ua-cam.com/video/KBV20R7xZL8/v-deo.html Cheers Georges
There is a BIG PROBLEM :) once i set all like you sayd on my ableton live daw, i miss my cue 5/6 channel (everything works on 1 and 2 channel) and then i cannot have double output to hear music on my headphone monitor... is there a way to fix this problem?
Hey this was super helpful thank you. I wanted to ask, how would I be able to simultaneously have my built in computer mic also available for use so I can talk during my streams?
I still have sound Problems. I’m on a Mac m1. Tried to stream via obs. But as soon as I open obs my sound is lacking in ableton. Both programs set to 44.1, do you have an idea? Thx
what can we do about latency? I'm only being able to get sound on my headphones through OBS monitoring. Also, I went with the black hole option and downloaded the 64 option. Should I have gone with the 2 ch option?
@@ilyahohenstein692 yes I'd recommend you go with the 2ch option of Blackhole. A few things about latency, you want to be monitoring through your DAW and not OBS. So your multi-output device should include Blackhole 2CH and which ever device you're using to monitor yourself. If you're still getting too much latency you can lower your buffer size in your DAW preferences, and limit the amount of plugins you're using (especially on your master bus). If you need to monitor other things such as intro videos in OBS, you can change your monitoring device in the OBS settings under audio. I hope that helps. Cheers Georges
Question, after doing all this (which by the way worked) how do I also record in my DAW for the stream if the playback engine (sound output) is changed from my interface to the new created multiport we made? This is the main issue I’m having now since I no longer get my mic input into pro tools after changing the output to send audio to OBS.
Are you able to select independent inputs/outputs in Pro Tools? Keep the input as your audio interface and set the output to the multi-output device. Also make sure that you didn't create an aggregate device by accident instead of a multi-output device. I hope that helps. Cheers Georges
Great tutorial! Question: How do you capture the audio from your mic while simultaneously capturing the audio from Logic? The only 2 ways I know to do this are: 1. Create a track within the Logic session and set it to input monitor (the drawback to this method is that once the Logic session is closed, the mic signal is also gone) 2. Set up the mic to run straight to OBS (the drawback to this is the latency - too much latency to monitor the mic this way) Is there another method you use? Thanks !!
It depends a little bit on what you're trying to achieve. If you're streaming an online performance, then I'd use Logic to mix all my mics and inputs. In that case, yes I'd add an audio track in Logic and have input monitoring on or record enable the track. If you wanted to use your mic outside of your DAW you could add it directly in OBS like you mentioned, but (if your audio interface allows) use direct monitoring from your interface instead of monitoring through OBS to avoid latency. I hope that helps. -Georges
Do you have your mic running on an audio track in your DAW? It sounds like you're using a stereo track (inputs 1&2), which is why you're only hearing the left side. Create a mono track (input 1) and you should be good to go. Cheers Georges
I followed all these steps exactly--my guitar IS coming through OBS but my tracks from Ableton are not. Guitar is running to Focusrite and into Ableton. Strange....any suggestions?
It sounds like you're receiving the signal from your audio interface rather than from the multi-output device (Ableton). If you're using macOS 13 (Ventura) or higher, you can use the new macOS Audio Capture Source. Follow this link for those instructions: obsproject.com/kb/macos-desktop-audio-capture-guide I hope that helps. Cheers Georges
I’m just trying to get set up to record videos for YT etc using OBS. I have Black Hole and I’ve tried several times but I cannot for the life of me get set up to get my DAW audio out of Logic and get my audio from my microphone going through my interface! I know this is an older video. Do you have any suggestions? A video you would recommend? Or perhaps could add it to your list of videos to make?
So with this method there will be virtually no latency right? You could play keys and monitor them in real time while streaming right? If so thank you so much in advance for this tutorial!
Hi@@tommyneve2351 yes you won't have any more latency then you usually would using your daw. The amount of latency you get will depend on your buffer size, computer specs, and the amount of plugins and software instruments you're using. Happy to help! Cheers!
Hi! Thank you for this video very clear, i use loopback and Ableton and it works with what you said. The main problem i have is the Latency and CPU, do you have an advice to fix this issue ? Thanks in advance!!
Hi Anjaya, the amount of latency you get will depends on both your computer speed and your audio buffer settings. Go to your audio preferences in Ableton and try reducing your buffer size to 128 samples (lower number=less latency, but your CPU has to work harder as well which can cause some digital artifacts). If you're still having a lot of latency, then you should reduce the amount of plugins you're using in your DAW (especially on your master bus). I hope that helps! -Georges
@@knuckledustermusic thank you so much, i will try!! 🙏 I was wondering if it's a good idea to do like gamers on pc, wich is to separate the different materiels on 2 mac, one for ableton for example and the other one for obs, stream deck etc..what would you recommand? You think it could be better?
@@anjayaofficial it kind of depends on what you're doing. If you're running a big DAW session with lots of tracks and plugins then spreading the load over two machines can certainly help things run smoother. But on the other hand if you're just doing a solo performance with a few tracks then two machines likely isn't needed. Cheers -Georges
@@knuckledustermusic ah ok, yes it's just a performance with a piano or a play back and a reverb. I though it could help because my laptop is from 2012 and it looks like it overheats when everything is on at once 😅 it's not far from a heart attack 😂
Hi, I’ve followed all your instructions but no signal coming through OBS. I use ableton live 11 (trial) and have a Midas 32 as my interface. I’m also using Blackhole because I see that sound flower isn’t compatible yet for my Mac mini M2. Would you or anyone else be able to help me out? Thanks
@@knuckledustermusic Hi thanks for the reply. The channel 2 did help me get playback signal from Ableton to OBS. But no signal when trying to go live. Any suggestions? But getting that playback signal was exciting! 😁
@@repentandfaith Check the "Advanced Audio Properties" to make sure "Audio Monitoring" is set to "Monitor Off" and that under "Tracks" "1" is selected. Cheers Georges
@@knuckledustermusic okay I’m making progress, but now I sound like a robot in the live stream. I did turn monitoring off on both audio input and the new input for black hole and tracks are all checked 🤷🏽♂️ Also, how would I get the audio effects to go through the live stream? Again thank you for taking time to help me. It’s been a struggle, this church has been counting on me to get this up and running. So thank you very much!
No, but the process will be the same. You'll just want to change your audio output (to the multi-output device you created) in the Reaper audio preferences. Cheers Georges
Hello... Great video. So at this time, I'm streaming my PS5 through my Mac to OBS. I added an additional capture card but the audio from the capture card comes through my mic channel and it cuts my voice out if something loud happens on the capture card. How do I separate audio from capture card and my mic channel?
Hey Dawkins, how do you have your mic hooked up at the moment and what kind of mic is it? The simplest solution would be to use a USB mic (like the shure MV7) for your voice going directly to you Mac. That way in OBS you'd have two separate audio inputs. One for the capture card, and one for your microphone. Cheers Georges
You are a heck of a pro! I can't say thank you enough for this, liked and subbed *update: when i select the multi output device on cubase i get no input to use and to record with, i'm stuck with this problem
Are you able to select independent inputs/outputs in Cubase? Keep the input as your audio interface and set the output to the multi-output device. Also make sure that you didn't create an aggregate device by accident instead of a multi-output device. I hope that helps. Cheers Georges
Have you managed to find a solution yet? Also on Cubase and also no sound. I'm also using analogue hardware that I need to be able to record into OBS (as in, the changes I make on the hardware)
Hi Rob, yes i found a workaround for me! I created 2 multidevices in mac audio settings, 1 for the input and for the 1 output both using my Audiend id14 and VB-Cables, on Cubase i selected the input multidevice created before as audio interface, on the mac audio source (where u choose between speakers ecc) i used the output multidevice, the important part is that u have to use Control room in cubase in order to be able to have 0 latency, so u go in the connection panel in cubase, for the output select device0 and device1 which are the channel for OBS, then u go to control room and connect output 1 and 2 of your audio interface and u'll be able to listen and record through obs, i forgot some step that are mentioned in the video but hope it helps!" @@Deerob
@@AleMazMazAfter fiddling a long time, it seems my problem is that I use External FX (audio connections in cubase) to insert my mastering chain. These need stereo send and stereo return. I tried with Blackhole 16channel virtual cable but I just get 2 I/O. So this would work if I didn’t need to OBS-record the changes I’m making on the analogue hardware, if I was using only plugins for example. Can’t believe this is so hard to get done 😅
When using Logic Pro, Motu 1248 interface, (black hole instead of sound flower) I only get audio from playback of logic; I do not get the live instrumentation that is playing along the pre-recorded audio. And activated my rec buttons in daw too??? Any suggestions?
Make sure you are monitoring through Logic Pro and not directly from the Motu. Enable "Software Monitoring" in "Settings/Preferences->Audio->General". I hope that helps. Cheers Georges
Hi Congrats on this great tutorial firstly. This could end up being a lifesaver for me, if I can fit the missing piece of the jigsaw into place. I've followed your guide on my MacBook, and I'm using a USB mixer instead of an audio interface. I can see the audio bar going up in OBS when I play a track in cubase, but I can't hear it through my headphones connected to my mixer, plus I can hear my mic through the headphones, so there's something I'm not doing right here. Any idea on what I've done wrong please ? Thanks in advance
Hi Pete, it sounds like everything is routed correctly to OBS. I would look to the monitoring on your USB mixer. There's usually a button or setting (assign to main mix or something similar) on most mixers that you'll need to engage in order to hear audio from your DAW or computer. Hopefully that does it for you. Cheers Georges
Only VST are supported in OBS. Most 3rd party plugins are supported, but Logic Pro uses AU so the stock plugins won't show up unfortunately. Cheers Georges
Hey so I'm using Logic Pro as a DAW, my audio comes from my Presonus Studio Live 32s mixer. I tried your method but I only get audio out of inputs 1 and 2 with Blackhole and Soundflower. Streaming software is Ecamm Live. I am atempting to use up to 30 channels for a full live mix. Hope you or anyone can help.
It sounds like your input in Ecamm Live is set to your Presonus mixer rather than Blackhole 2Ch. I'm assuming you're trying to set it up so that you're feeding Logic Pro with 32 channels from the Presonus, mixing in Logic Pro, and then sending the mixed Logic Pro stereo output to Ecamm? If that's the case then in Logic Pro audio preferences your input should be set to "Presonus Studio Live", output set to "the BlackHole Multi-Output Device you created", and then in Ecamm set your microphone to "BlackHole 2Ch". I hope that helps. Cheers Georges
What I'd suggest is sending everything you need to monitor (click & track) to outputs 3&4 and monitor those outputs with your headphones. Then remove the click on outputs 1&2 which will be sent to OBS. I hope that makes sense. Cheers Georges
I am still unable to get anything going even after following the steps. I used blackhole but still nothing is working for me. The audio doesn't connect to obs through logic even after creating a multi output. Any advice to solve this one? appreciate it!!
hi am david from Ethiopia, i saw your video and it's definitely helpful so thank you for that, but i was wondering if you help me ... am using mac 10.15.7 and my device is soundcraft si expression,i follow the steps actually not with sound flower driver but with blackhole driver but it did not work i don't know why? it works when the device is scartlet as i follow the steps but not with soundcraft... let me know if you be able help me thankyou so much
Hi David, are you getting any sound using your Soundcraft when using the regular Soundcraft driver (not the multi-output device)? Most UBS mixers have a button or setting you need to engage in order to monitor sound from your DAW. It'll usually say "assign to main mix" or something similar. That would be where I'd look first. Cheers Georges
thank you Georges once again for your kindly reply, ya i got sound whenever i try to record sound with logic pro or something else.. i will look forward in yhe usb soundcraft when i get church thanks keep in touch
what about getting your mic to play live? the reason i wanted to do this was to get my processed audio out of ableton and into obs but i can't seem to figure that part out
Make sure to keep your audio input set to your audio interface the same way you would during recording. The audio output is the only thing to change so that the processed signal gets sent to OBS and to your audio interface to monitor yourself. Cheers Georges
I have a big issue and is that, now I've lost all my 10 outputs from my interface, is that expected? if you use either Sunflower or Blackhole your interface outputs get reduced to just 1/2 ?
OBS will only ever recognize 2 channels. That's one of the reason to use your DAW. Mix all your inputs the way you want them in your DAW, and then use BlackHole to send your 2 channel master out to OBS. I hope that helps. Cheers Georges
Are you wanting to stream using OBS and be on Zoom at the same time? Or just use OBS as a virtual camera to feed Zoom? If you set your mic in Zoom as "BlackHole or Soundflower" then it'll receive everything from your DAW the same way OBS would. If you're playing additional audio/media in OBS that you want fed to Zoom, then you'll need to change your monitoring setting in OBS to the "Multi-Output Device" you created. You'll also need to make sure each audio source in OBS is set to "Output and Monitor". Cheers Georges
You can! Simply go to "System Preferences->Sound" and change your output to the multi-output device you created. This will send your desktop audio to OBS.
when I try this, my MIDI inputs play, but not any real instruments plugged in via my interface. went back and tried the whole thing from scratch again. Any tips?
Hi Brandon, it's a bit tough to troubleshoot these things without seeing your setup, but I'd suggest first making sure that your interface is indeed working properly. If it is then you can move on. Next change your audio output to the multi-output device you created. Your input source shouldn't change, so your interface inputs should still work. If you are seeing signal, but not hearing anything then you'll know that the issue is with multi-output device. Make sure it is sending audio to both your interface and to either soundflower or blackhole. I hope that helps. Cheers Georges
I have a problem, i did it all since the preferences of my daw which is garageband for catalina and i can't chance the audio device output preferences, the menu is grey and unchangeable, what should i do? pleas help
Hi Mike, so you're unable to change your output device in GarageBand? If the current output is set to "System Setting", then you could go to your Mac system preferences -> Sound -> and change the output there to the multi-output device you created. I hope that helps. Cheers!
Can i connect PC and Mac together? I want to use Mac for live make music in DAW program and my PC I want to use for OBS streeming my music with adding some video camera source or audiovideo bacground file or another live source for my music from Mac. It will be works fine?
Yes you can do that for sure. I'd get a second audio interface for your PC. Take the stereo audio outputs from your mac and connect them to inputs 1&2 on your PC. Add your PC audio interface in OBS along with your video. I hope that helps. Cheers Georges
@@arcadiooviolin XLR or TS cables will be best. There will be very minimal latency going from one computer to the other. Any latency will come from the DAW itself, so limit the amount of plugins you use (especially on your master bus), and reduce your I/O buffer as much as possible. Cheers Georges
Hey, did everything as you showed but when I go to my Logic Audio Preferences, it doesn't let me change the audio outputs and it just says "Selected Driver Not Found" - can you help?
Help! I went through all the steps using Blackhole and then for some reason it just booted out my interface. Now when I go to logic pro the audio section where you select input and output are greyed out and inaccessible. Any tips on how to fix this? This is bad! I need to access my interface to record asap.
Hi Vanessa, I hope you were able to solve this. I'm guessing your interface just needs a restart to get recognized again. If that's not doing it for you I'd recommend reinstalling the audio drivers for your interface. I hope that helps and gets you back to recording. Cheers Georges
@@knuckledustermusic Yes, mind my panic! That seems to have worked itself out, now my issue is I see the signals coming in where they need to be, but I just can't hear myself. Or my instruments. Is that something in relation to the system sound settings? What should that be set to
@@vanessanost you'll want to make sure your output device is set to the "multi-output device" you created and that in your audio/midi setup you check marked both Blackhole and your audio interface. If you simply use Blackhole you won't be able to hear yourself. I hope that solves it for you. Cheers Georges
Hey. My case is I want to speak through zoom while playing my DAW, or streaming using OBS and playing guitar through my DAW. But when I select multioutput in Studio One, the recording device is also set to multioutput device and I can't use my inputs. Is there a way to solve this?
I have been trying this the whole afternoon with bitwig. Followed all of your instructions but bitwig always crashes when you select the multi out device. Any ideas?
Hi Norly, you can find sound flower here: github.com/mattingalls/Soundflower/releases but I would suggest trying BlackHole first: github.com/ExistentialAudio/BlackHole
Hi Chrissy, I'm going to need a bit more info in order to offer any help. Are you getting signal in OBS from your DAW? In OBS you'll want to make sure to remove any other audio input devices. In the OBS settings under Audio make sure to disable all the Global Audio Devices. I hope that helps. Cheers Georges
Hey Everyone, So I followed this video and while I was able to get audio from my daw into my OBS by changing the device to Blackhole ( had to use that one) in reaper it no longer let's me set my channels from my interface therefore I can't record anything. Anyone know how to get around this or if I missed a step? Thanks.
Hey Dire Peril, I'm not a Reaper user, so I can't say for sure, but there's a chance that Reaper won't let you set independent audio input and output devices. Is that what's happening? StudioOne has the same issue. If that's the case this method won't work exactly like I've shown. The workaround would be to create an "Aggregate Device" instead of a "Multi-Output Device". Make sure to select both your audio interface and Blackhole. The problem with doing it this way is that your audio interface will be outputting from outs 1+2 and Blackhole from outs 3+4 (or vice versa), so you'll need to send all the tracks from your DAW to both sets of stereos outs. I hope that makes sense. Cheers Georges
I followed your instructions on reaper. When there's a track playing on Reaper it transfers the sound to OBS. But I can't seem to control inputs on reaper when the audio device is set to the multi-output device, meaning I can't play live I can only have a track that's playing..how can i fix this?
Hey Dr. Groove, it sounds like the audio input device (in your DAW preferences) might be set to the multi-output device as well. Check to make sure that just the output device is set to the multi-output device, and that your input device remains set to your audio interface. I hope that helps. Cheers Georges
@@knuckledustermusic worked! You're awesomeee one last thing, how can I also include the audio coming out of the mac? for example: include audio from Spotify
@@dtrocker15 to do that you just need to go to your Mac System Preferences->Sound->Output and set that to the same Multi-Output device you created for you DAW.
@@dtrocker15 you'll want to set the output to the multi-output device (which includes both sound flower/blackhole & your audio interface) instead of an aggregate device.
Hi Pato, did you use Soundflower or Blackhole for your multi-output device? If you are using an M1 Mac or OSX Big Sur or above, then I'd suggest using Blackhole. Soundflower is not supported with newer Macs and that may be your issue. Cheers Georges
@@patrickgobaaz If you've 1) successfully created a multi-output device (not an aggregate device) using blackhole, 2) set your output in your DAW to the same multi-output device, and 3) created a audio input capture (not output capture) in OBS with blackhole set as your input, then I would check to make sure your sample rate in your DAW, OBS, your audio interface, and your multi-output device are all set to be the same.
@@patrickgobaaz You might also give OBS permission to microphone goto System Preferences > Security and privacy > Privacy > Microphone > add check mark for OBS
Great stuff man! Subbed to your email list. You don't be chance, happened to be a follower of Graham Cochrane's teachings? If so, great job! If not, check him out. You remind me a lot of him. Excellent stuff man!
Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! Yes indeed I'm a fan of Graham's teaching as well! Clear and to the point is what I'm after. Cheers -Georges
If you're using macOS 13 (Ventura) or higher, you can use the new macOS Audio Capture Source. Follow this link for those instructions: obsproject.com/kb/macos-desktop-audio-capture-guide
If you just want to use your interface directly in OBS simply click the + button under sources -> Audio Input Capture -> Then select your audio interface.
@@knuckledustermusic I am using Logic Pro X also. In OBS audio interface is showing but no audio. I used sound flower also but no audio signal. Please help me
@@Hanockanni you'll have to describe a bit more what you're trying to do. Are you trying to use your interface in OBS without a DAW? Or are you trying to send audio from Logic Pro to OBS? If you're trying to use Logic Pro and OBS together then I suggest using BlackHole and following the steps in the video. Soundflower is being supported less and less in newer Macs and newer OS.
@@knuckledustermusic I am trying to send my logic Pro X instruments and also Vocals using Blackhole. Logic Pro X instruments audio signal is showing in OBS but my vocals signal is not showing.
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Great video! So when implementing this setup for screen recording use to daw, I just add my video option to obs?
@@CortneyWarren2050 yup exactly. Just add a display capture and you're good to go!
If you're using macOS 13 (Ventura) or higher, you can use the new macOS Audio Capture Source. Follow this link for those instructions:
obsproject.com/kb/macos-desktop-audio-capture-guide
Wow, I don't usually comment but I've spent so long watching tutorials on this and this was so simple! Sunflower wasn't opening for me so I have Blackhole set on OBS! Thanks so much!
Thanks for taking the time to comment. I'm glad it was helpful for you. Cheers!
Yooo! I did everything step by step and it didn’t work… but then I remembered a secret knowledge that was passed on to me by a blind monk during my long tibetan journeys that at the end it is always good to just restart your computer. And to my surpise an unexpected miracle happened and it works just perfectly. Great tutorial! Please more content like this. Thank you! ❤
🤣yes the restart works miracles sometimes!
Cheers
Georges
I can't thank you enough for this video. I spent way too many hours trying to figure out why OBS wasn't picking up line three from my interface. Once I figured out that OBS couldn't pick up beyond two channels, and I needed to utilize Ableton Live (or any DAW) to capture and have that system "talk" to OBS, the missing link was an audio driver and your video!
You're most welcome. Happy to help!
Cheers
Georges
Thank you so much Georges, you explain things in such a clear simple way, it's much appreciated. I wasted hours searching how to do this on Fl Studio. This video deserves way more views as it can save many producers out there haha. THANK YOU!!
Thank you for the kind words! I'm glad you found the video helpful.
Cheers
Georges
I used BlackHole and your method fixed my problem. Thanks so much. Took about 5 other videos before I found a solution for Mac. Lots of headache saved!
You're welcome! Glad you to hear you got it all sorted.
Cheers
Georges
Great tutorial, thank you. I had nothing coming into OBS until I read Maryana D's comment about switching on microphone permissions, changed them, worked instantly. Do check that if you are stuck...
Glad you got it sorted!
Thanks for the effort you put in this video. You save people who come after you so much time.
You're welcome!
Dude, YES!!! Spent weeks trying to figure this out, I am SO GRATEFULL
I'm in shock with how hard this was to find Thank you Thank you Thank you
You're welcome! Thanks for the comment. 🤟
Watching this in 2024 and still relevant. THANK YOU! (From an Ableton Live producer)
You're most welcome!
Gotta say. You are a legend my man. I have been using hardware to accomplish this, but I'm having some capability issues that are creating TONS of noise. This looks like a great solution that I will be trying this week! Thank you so much!!!
You're very welcome and thanks for the kind words!
Cheers
Georges
@@knuckledustermusic just set up my livestream using blackhole today. It sounds 10 times better than when I was sending a direct mix from the soundboard
@@dylancasale7237 Awesome, glad to hear it!
Wow. Simply wow. Still trying to wrap my brain around this but I will listen and watch over n over.
Thank you SO much! I've been trying to find a solution and this video saved me after months on end of testing. Appreciate you - subscribed
You're welcome. Thanks for the support!
Cheers
Georges
You are the absolute GOAT my man, thank you for this free solution!!
Thank you! You're very welcome!
Just got it all set up (using BlackHole) working great so far! Thank you!!! 👍🏻
You're welcome! Glad to hear everything is working!
Nice. This was perfect since I use both a Mac and Logic Pro X. Keep up the great work!
Thank you!
YESSSS. This saved me so much time and money. Blackhole worked for me even though Soundflower did not. Thank you!!
You're welcome! Happy to help!
Subbed! Thanks so much. Worked the best out of tutorial I've seen and tried on UA-cam
Thanks for the support!
perfect tutorial, worked like. charm, thank you!
@@richardrandomk you’re welcome!
Thanks man, really appreciate how easy this was to follow
@@dl719 you’re welcome!
@@knuckledustermusic do you happen to know how to send live audio from an instrument to OBS along with recordings?
Just make sure your audio tracks are record enabled or that input monitoring is active. Basically if you can hear what you’re playing it’ll get passed through to OBS.
Cheers
Georges
Amazing video as always
Thank you!
Very clear and straightforward. Thank you!
You're most welcome!
Perfect tutorial video!
Thank you!
Explained so clearly and simply thank you
You're welcome!
You’re amazing man…more power to you
Thanks!
WOWEE thank you! I've been struggling to get this done for the better part of a few hours now. You're the best!
You're welcome! Happy to help!
Cheers
Georges
HOLY CRAP THANK YOU
Dude this is the only tutorial that worked for me.
You're very welcome! Glad to hear you got it all worked out.
Cheers
Georges
Trying to use garage band as daw to OBS so I’ll try to get it going. Thanks so much for your help
You're welcome!
Thank you!!!!!
You're welcome!
This was dope brobro, preciate it.
You're welcome!
Super helpful! Anyone able to explain what the Drift Correction box means? I noticed you checked drift correction on for the profile 2626 multichannel.
Thanks!!!
If the devices in your aggregate device aren’t synchronized using hardware, you need to enable drift correction, also known as resampling, to compensate for drift in the data between devices. So you'll want any software devices (BlackHole or Soundflower) to have drift correction enabled. You can read more about it here: support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/audio-midi-setup/ams094c7edb4/mac#:~:text=Enable%20drift%20correction&text=Choose%20your%20aggregate%20device%20settings,Correction%20checkbox%20for%20each%20device.
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Georges
@@knuckledustermusic okay thank you!
thank you so much man, finally a non confusing tutorial on this!!!!
😂 I'm glad you were able to find it helpful!
@@knuckledustermusichow do i get omnisphere and other plugins to show up while im making beats when obs is up? it just doesnt show up on the recording when i watch the video back thru
@@blakethagreatt which DAW are you using? Are you only having issues with software instruments or are you unable to get any sounds from your DAW in OBS?
Thanks for the video. Definitely helpful!
You're most welcome! Thanks for the comment!
Legend!
Thanks!
god bless you brother - saved my life
You're welcome!
Thank you for making this.
You’re most welcome!
great tutorial. but how can I monitor myself on my headphones without an interface?
Thanks! When you create your multi-output device simply select Headphones. Your headphones will need to be plugged in otherwise you'll see MacBook speakers or something similar instead in the Audio Midi Setup. I hope that helps.
Cheers
Georges
thank you so much for this video!
You're welcome!
THANK YOU FOR THIS 💙
You're welcome!
After routing audio from Reaper to OBS I want to out to Zoom. Will Soundflower do for this?
Hi John, yup! You'll be going directly from Reaper to Zoom the same way you did to OBS. Just set your microphone in Zoom to be "Soundflower 2Ch". Here's the step by step instructions: ua-cam.com/video/KBV20R7xZL8/v-deo.html
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Georges
There is a BIG PROBLEM :) once i set all like you sayd on my ableton live daw, i miss my cue 5/6 channel (everything works on 1 and 2 channel) and then i cannot have double output to hear music on my headphone monitor... is there a way to fix this problem?
Hey this was super helpful thank you. I wanted to ask, how would I be able to simultaneously have my built in computer mic also available for use so I can talk during my streams?
You’re welcome. You can add your mic directly in OBS as an input audio source.
@@knuckledustermusic Awesome thanks so much for the quick response. This was super helpful
I believe you Goat
🤣thanks!
I still have sound Problems. I’m on a Mac m1. Tried to stream via obs. But as soon as I open obs my sound is lacking in ableton. Both programs set to 44.1, do you have an idea? Thx
this guy is great
Thanks!
what can we do about latency? I'm only being able to get sound on my headphones through OBS monitoring. Also, I went with the black hole option and downloaded the 64 option. Should I have gone with the 2 ch option?
this already helps a lot tho. Thank you. Without going through the DAW, the audio was pretty bad even tho I was using good mics and a audio interphase
@@ilyahohenstein692 yes I'd recommend you go with the 2ch option of Blackhole. A few things about latency, you want to be monitoring through your DAW and not OBS. So your multi-output device should include Blackhole 2CH and which ever device you're using to monitor yourself. If you're still getting too much latency you can lower your buffer size in your DAW preferences, and limit the amount of plugins you're using (especially on your master bus). If you need to monitor other things such as intro videos in OBS, you can change your monitoring device in the OBS settings under audio. I hope that helps.
Cheers
Georges
Question, after doing all this (which by the way worked) how do I also record in my DAW for the stream if the playback engine (sound output) is changed from my interface to the new created multiport we made? This is the main issue I’m having now since I no longer get my mic input into pro tools after changing the output to send audio to OBS.
Are you able to select independent inputs/outputs in Pro Tools? Keep the input as your audio interface and set the output to the multi-output device. Also make sure that you didn't create an aggregate device by accident instead of a multi-output device.
I hope that helps.
Cheers
Georges
Great tutorial! Question: How do you capture the audio from your mic while simultaneously capturing the audio from Logic? The only 2 ways I know to do this are:
1. Create a track within the Logic session and set it to input monitor (the drawback to this method is that once the Logic session is closed, the mic signal is also gone)
2. Set up the mic to run straight to OBS (the drawback to this is the latency - too much latency to monitor the mic this way)
Is there another method you use? Thanks !!
It depends a little bit on what you're trying to achieve. If you're streaming an online performance, then I'd use Logic to mix all my mics and inputs. In that case, yes I'd add an audio track in Logic and have input monitoring on or record enable the track. If you wanted to use your mic outside of your DAW you could add it directly in OBS like you mentioned, but (if your audio interface allows) use direct monitoring from your interface instead of monitoring through OBS to avoid latency. I hope that helps.
-Georges
Thanks Georges ! How do you setup your mic to record it ? (mine is recording only on the left side...)
Do you have your mic running on an audio track in your DAW? It sounds like you're using a stereo track (inputs 1&2), which is why you're only hearing the left side. Create a mono track (input 1) and you should be good to go.
Cheers
Georges
No the sound of my mic is going directly into OBS@@knuckledustermusic
@@erjimusic select your mic in OBS. Go to "Advanced Audio Properties" and make sure mono is checked.
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Georges
I followed all these steps exactly--my guitar IS coming through OBS but my tracks from Ableton are not. Guitar is running to Focusrite and into Ableton. Strange....any suggestions?
It sounds like you're receiving the signal from your audio interface rather than from the multi-output device (Ableton). If you're using macOS 13 (Ventura) or higher, you can use the new macOS Audio Capture Source. Follow this link for those instructions: obsproject.com/kb/macos-desktop-audio-capture-guide
I hope that helps.
Cheers
Georges
@@knuckledustermusic much appreciated I'll definitely check that out
I’m just trying to get set up to record videos for YT etc using OBS. I have Black Hole and I’ve tried several times but I cannot for the life of me get set up to get my DAW audio out of Logic and get my audio from my microphone going through my interface! I know this is an older video. Do you have any suggestions? A video you would recommend? Or perhaps could add it to your list of videos to make?
Check your system preferences to make sure OBS has permission to use your mic and screen sharing.
I hope that helps.
Cheers
Georges
THANK YOU
You're welcome!
So with this method there will be virtually no latency right? You could play keys and monitor them in real time while streaming right? If so thank you so much in advance for this tutorial!
Ohh yes i tried this and it actually works great! Thanks mannnnnn
Hi@@tommyneve2351 yes you won't have any more latency then you usually would using your daw. The amount of latency you get will depend on your buffer size, computer specs, and the amount of plugins and software instruments you're using. Happy to help! Cheers!
Hi! Thank you for this video very clear, i use loopback and Ableton and it works with what you said. The main problem i have is the Latency and CPU, do you have an advice to fix this issue ? Thanks in advance!!
Hi Anjaya, the amount of latency you get will depends on both your computer speed and your audio buffer settings. Go to your audio preferences in Ableton and try reducing your buffer size to 128 samples (lower number=less latency, but your CPU has to work harder as well which can cause some digital artifacts). If you're still having a lot of latency, then you should reduce the amount of plugins you're using in your DAW (especially on your master bus).
I hope that helps!
-Georges
@@knuckledustermusic thank you so much, i will try!! 🙏
I was wondering if it's a good idea to do like gamers on pc, wich is to separate the different materiels on 2 mac, one for ableton for example and the other one for obs, stream deck etc..what would you recommand? You think it could be better?
@@anjayaofficial it kind of depends on what you're doing. If you're running a big DAW session with lots of tracks and plugins then spreading the load over two machines can certainly help things run smoother. But on the other hand if you're just doing a solo performance with a few tracks then two machines likely isn't needed.
Cheers
-Georges
@@knuckledustermusic ah ok, yes it's just a performance with a piano or a play back and a reverb. I though it could help because my laptop is from 2012 and it looks like it overheats when everything is on at once 😅 it's not far from a heart attack 😂
Hi, I’ve followed all your instructions but no signal coming through OBS.
I use ableton live 11 (trial) and have a Midas 32 as my interface.
I’m also using Blackhole because I see that sound flower isn’t compatible yet for my Mac mini M2. Would you or anyone else be able to help me out? Thanks
Make sure you're using the 2 Channel version of BlackHole.
I hope that helps.
Cheers
Georges
@@knuckledustermusic Hi thanks for the reply. The channel 2 did help me get playback signal from Ableton to OBS. But no signal when trying to go live. Any suggestions?
But getting that playback signal was exciting! 😁
@@repentandfaith Check the "Advanced Audio Properties" to make sure "Audio Monitoring" is set to "Monitor Off" and that under "Tracks" "1" is selected.
Cheers
Georges
@@knuckledustermusic thanks just got back from vacation
Will try today!
@@knuckledustermusic okay I’m making progress, but now I sound like a robot in the live stream. I did turn monitoring off on both audio input and the new input for black hole and tracks are all checked 🤷🏽♂️
Also, how would I get the audio effects to go through the live stream?
Again thank you for taking time to help me. It’s been a struggle, this church has been counting on me to get this up and running. So thank you very much!
Thank you do you have a video using black hole and reaper?
No, but the process will be the same. You'll just want to change your audio output (to the multi-output device you created) in the Reaper audio preferences.
Cheers
Georges
Hello... Great video. So at this time, I'm streaming my PS5 through my Mac to OBS. I added an additional capture card but the audio from the capture card comes through my mic channel and it cuts my voice out if something loud happens on the capture card. How do I separate audio from capture card and my mic channel?
Hey Dawkins, how do you have your mic hooked up at the moment and what kind of mic is it? The simplest solution would be to use a USB mic (like the shure MV7) for your voice going directly to you Mac. That way in OBS you'd have two separate audio inputs. One for the capture card, and one for your microphone.
Cheers
Georges
You are a heck of a pro! I can't say thank you enough for this, liked and subbed
*update: when i select the multi output device on cubase i get no input to use and to record with, i'm stuck with this problem
Are you able to select independent inputs/outputs in Cubase? Keep the input as your audio interface and set the output to the multi-output device. Also make sure that you didn't create an aggregate device by accident instead of a multi-output device.
I hope that helps.
Cheers
Georges
Have you managed to find a solution yet? Also on Cubase and also no sound. I'm also using analogue hardware that I need to be able to record into OBS (as in, the changes I make on the hardware)
Hi Rob, yes i found a workaround for me! I created 2 multidevices in mac audio settings, 1 for the input and for the 1 output both using my Audiend id14 and VB-Cables, on Cubase i selected the input multidevice created before as audio interface, on the mac audio source (where u choose between speakers ecc) i used the output multidevice, the important part is that u have to use Control room in cubase in order to be able to have 0 latency, so u go in the connection panel in cubase, for the output select device0 and device1 which are the channel for OBS, then u go to control room and connect output 1 and 2 of your audio interface and u'll be able to listen and record through obs, i forgot some step that are mentioned in the video but hope it helps!" @@Deerob
@@AleMazMaz Thanks a ton! Gonna try this asap, cheers for taking the time! 🙏
@@AleMazMazAfter fiddling a long time, it seems my problem is that I use External FX (audio connections in cubase) to insert my mastering chain. These need stereo send and stereo return. I tried with Blackhole 16channel virtual cable but I just get 2 I/O. So this would work if I didn’t need to OBS-record the changes I’m making on the analogue hardware, if I was using only plugins for example. Can’t believe this is so hard to get done 😅
When using Logic Pro, Motu 1248 interface, (black hole instead of sound flower) I only get audio from playback of logic; I do not get the live instrumentation that is playing along the pre-recorded audio. And activated my rec buttons in daw too??? Any suggestions?
Make sure you are monitoring through Logic Pro and not directly from the Motu. Enable "Software Monitoring" in "Settings/Preferences->Audio->General".
I hope that helps.
Cheers
Georges
Hi
Congrats on this great tutorial firstly.
This could end up being a lifesaver for me, if I can fit the missing piece of the jigsaw into place.
I've followed your guide on my MacBook, and I'm using a USB mixer instead of an audio interface.
I can see the audio bar going up in OBS when I play a track in cubase, but I can't hear it through my headphones connected to my mixer, plus I can hear my mic through the headphones, so there's something I'm not doing right here.
Any idea on what I've done wrong please ?
Thanks in advance
Hi Pete, it sounds like everything is routed correctly to OBS. I would look to the monitoring on your USB mixer. There's usually a button or setting (assign to main mix or something similar) on most mixers that you'll need to engage in order to hear audio from your DAW or computer. Hopefully that does it for you.
Cheers
Georges
hey there, thanks for the video. my logic pro x plugins don't show in obs. any tips pls?
Only VST are supported in OBS. Most 3rd party plugins are supported, but Logic Pro uses AU so the stock plugins won't show up unfortunately.
Cheers
Georges
Hey so I'm using Logic Pro as a DAW, my audio comes from my Presonus Studio Live 32s mixer. I tried your method but I only get audio out of inputs 1 and 2 with Blackhole and Soundflower. Streaming software is Ecamm Live. I am atempting to use up to 30 channels for a full live mix. Hope you or anyone can help.
It sounds like your input in Ecamm Live is set to your Presonus mixer rather than Blackhole 2Ch. I'm assuming you're trying to set it up so that you're feeding Logic Pro with 32 channels from the Presonus, mixing in Logic Pro, and then sending the mixed Logic Pro stereo output to Ecamm? If that's the case then in Logic Pro audio preferences your input should be set to "Presonus Studio Live", output set to "the BlackHole Multi-Output Device you created", and then in Ecamm set your microphone to "BlackHole 2Ch". I hope that helps.
Cheers
Georges
Hi, with this I only have two out but I need 4. My click and cue on 3/4 and my public out on 1/2. What should I do ? Thanks if you can help me
What I'd suggest is sending everything you need to monitor (click & track) to outputs 3&4 and monitor those outputs with your headphones. Then remove the click on outputs 1&2 which will be sent to OBS. I hope that makes sense.
Cheers
Georges
I am still unable to get anything going even after following the steps. I used blackhole but still nothing is working for me. The audio doesn't connect to obs through logic even after creating a multi output. Any advice to solve this one? appreciate it!!
I'd recommend you check that you're using the 2ch version of blackhole. It's also a good idea to make sure both OBS and Logic Pro are set to 48kHz.
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hi am david from Ethiopia, i saw your video and it's definitely helpful so thank you for that, but i was wondering if you help me ...
am using mac 10.15.7 and my device is soundcraft si expression,i follow the steps actually not with sound flower driver but with blackhole driver but it did not work i don't know why? it works when the device is scartlet as i follow the steps but not with soundcraft... let me know if you be able help me thankyou so much
Hi David, are you getting any sound using your Soundcraft when using the regular Soundcraft driver (not the multi-output device)? Most UBS mixers have a button or setting you need to engage in order to monitor sound from your DAW. It'll usually say "assign to main mix" or something similar. That would be where I'd look first.
Cheers
Georges
thank you Georges once again for your kindly reply, ya i got sound whenever i try to record sound with logic pro or something else..
i will look forward in yhe usb soundcraft when i get church thanks keep in touch
what about getting your mic to play live? the reason i wanted to do this was to get my processed audio out of ableton and into obs but i can't seem to figure that part out
Make sure to keep your audio input set to your audio interface the same way you would during recording. The audio output is the only thing to change so that the processed signal gets sent to OBS and to your audio interface to monitor yourself.
Cheers
Georges
I have a big issue and is that, now I've lost all my 10 outputs from my interface, is that expected? if you use either Sunflower or Blackhole your interface outputs get reduced to just 1/2 ?
I am using the 16ch version of blackhole and my interface is got 10 outputs, is a Behringer UMC 1820
OBS will only ever recognize 2 channels. That's one of the reason to use your DAW. Mix all your inputs the way you want them in your DAW, and then use BlackHole to send your 2 channel master out to OBS. I hope that helps.
Cheers
Georges
Thank you for the Video sir
I have a question for you?
How to send DAW to OBS to Zoom ?
Can you please make the video for this topic.
Thank you
Are you wanting to stream using OBS and be on Zoom at the same time? Or just use OBS as a virtual camera to feed Zoom? If you set your mic in Zoom as "BlackHole or Soundflower" then it'll receive everything from your DAW the same way OBS would. If you're playing additional audio/media in OBS that you want fed to Zoom, then you'll need to change your monitoring setting in OBS to the "Multi-Output Device" you created. You'll also need to make sure each audio source in OBS is set to "Output and Monitor".
Cheers
Georges
@@knuckledustermusic
Thank you for the replying sir.
Yes sir i want to stream same time OBS and Zoom.
Can we also use it to send desktop audio to obs without latency, as im looking to stream guitar with backing tracks from youtube
You can! Simply go to "System Preferences->Sound" and change your output to the multi-output device you created. This will send your desktop audio to OBS.
How do you do this to get it NOW on zoom?
I saw you found it, but for others here's the video for Zoom: ua-cam.com/video/KBV20R7xZL8/v-deo.htmlsi=q8u20SADmurwkJI3
Cheers
Georges
when I try this, my MIDI inputs play, but not any real instruments plugged in via my interface. went back and tried the whole thing from scratch again. Any tips?
Hi Brandon, it's a bit tough to troubleshoot these things without seeing your setup, but I'd suggest first making sure that your interface is indeed working properly. If it is then you can move on. Next change your audio output to the multi-output device you created. Your input source shouldn't change, so your interface inputs should still work. If you are seeing signal, but not hearing anything then you'll know that the issue is with multi-output device. Make sure it is sending audio to both your interface and to either soundflower or blackhole. I hope that helps.
Cheers
Georges
I have a problem, i did it all since the preferences of my daw which is garageband for catalina and i can't chance the audio device output preferences, the menu is grey and unchangeable, what should i do? pleas help
Hi Mike, so you're unable to change your output device in GarageBand? If the current output is set to "System Setting", then you could go to your Mac system preferences -> Sound -> and change the output there to the multi-output device you created. I hope that helps.
Cheers!
Can i connect PC and Mac together? I want to use Mac for live make music in DAW program and my PC I want to use for OBS streeming my music with adding some video camera source or audiovideo bacground file or another live source for my music from Mac. It will be works fine?
Yes you can do that for sure. I'd get a second audio interface for your PC. Take the stereo audio outputs from your mac and connect them to inputs 1&2 on your PC. Add your PC audio interface in OBS along with your video.
I hope that helps.
Cheers
Georges
@@knuckledustermusic Ok, but how can I reduced audio latency? SPDIF will be better ? I never used this connection.
@@arcadiooviolin XLR or TS cables will be best. There will be very minimal latency going from one computer to the other. Any latency will come from the DAW itself, so limit the amount of plugins you use (especially on your master bus), and reduce your I/O buffer as much as possible.
Cheers
Georges
Hey, did everything as you showed but when I go to my Logic Audio Preferences, it doesn't let me change the audio outputs and it just says "Selected Driver Not Found" - can you help?
Were you able to get this sorted? A Logic/computer restart will likely solve the problem.
Cheers
Georges
@@knuckledustermusic hey Georges! 🙏 I think the restart helped me. Thank you so much man!!!
@@ABDULLAHwivDaGLOVES glad to hear it!
Help! I went through all the steps using Blackhole and then for some reason it just booted out my interface. Now when I go to logic pro the audio section where you select input and output are greyed out and inaccessible. Any tips on how to fix this? This is bad! I need to access my interface to record asap.
Hi Vanessa, I hope you were able to solve this. I'm guessing your interface just needs a restart to get recognized again. If that's not doing it for you I'd recommend reinstalling the audio drivers for your interface. I hope that helps and gets you back to recording.
Cheers
Georges
@@knuckledustermusic Yes, mind my panic! That seems to have worked itself out, now my issue is I see the signals coming in where they need to be, but I just can't hear myself. Or my instruments. Is that something in relation to the system sound settings? What should that be set to
@@vanessanost you'll want to make sure your output device is set to the "multi-output device" you created and that in your audio/midi setup you check marked both Blackhole and your audio interface. If you simply use Blackhole you won't be able to hear yourself. I hope that solves it for you.
Cheers
Georges
Hey. My case is I want to speak through zoom while playing my DAW, or streaming using OBS and playing guitar through my DAW. But when I select multioutput in Studio One, the recording device is also set to multioutput device and I can't use my inputs. Is there a way to solve this?
OK I found it, I had to create an aggregate device instead of a multioutput device.
@@marcpeiron_studio glad you were able to find a workaround!
I have been trying this the whole afternoon with bitwig. Followed all of your instructions but bitwig always crashes when you select the multi out device. Any ideas?
Hi Cale, are you using Soundflower or BlackHole? I would give BlackHole a try if you haven't already. Hopefully that solves it for you.
Cheers
Georges
@@knuckledustermusic I'm using black hole. I'll try SoundCloud but I'm guessing it's a bitwig issue. I will try with another date tomorrow. Thanks man
hi George where to find soundflower download? thanks
Hi Norly, you can find sound flower here: github.com/mattingalls/Soundflower/releases but I would suggest trying BlackHole first: github.com/ExistentialAudio/BlackHole
This did not work for me. What about the audio settings in OBS? My audio sounds terrible
Hi Chrissy, I'm going to need a bit more info in order to offer any help. Are you getting signal in OBS from your DAW? In OBS you'll want to make sure to remove any other audio input devices. In the OBS settings under Audio make sure to disable all the Global Audio Devices. I hope that helps.
Cheers
Georges
Hey Everyone,
So I followed this video and while I was able to get audio from my daw into my OBS by changing the device to Blackhole ( had to use that one) in reaper it no longer let's me set my channels from my interface therefore I can't record anything.
Anyone know how to get around this or if I missed a step? Thanks.
Hey Dire Peril, I'm not a Reaper user, so I can't say for sure, but there's a chance that Reaper won't let you set independent audio input and output devices. Is that what's happening? StudioOne has the same issue. If that's the case this method won't work exactly like I've shown. The workaround would be to create an "Aggregate Device" instead of a "Multi-Output Device". Make sure to select both your audio interface and Blackhole. The problem with doing it this way is that your audio interface will be outputting from outs 1+2 and Blackhole from outs 3+4 (or vice versa), so you'll need to send all the tracks from your DAW to both sets of stereos outs.
I hope that makes sense.
Cheers
Georges
@@knuckledustermusic thank you for your read I was actually able to get it to work with something called loopback!
@@direperil110 Glad to hear. Loopback makes things quite a bit easier.
Cheers
Georges
how do you livestream the master out as in when I'm producing or mixing i want to livestream
Hi Gaurav, using this method you'll be sending your master out to OBS so that you can live stream your DAW.
Cheers
Georges
Can't get it to work. I tried Blackhole and got a black hole of sound.
🤣Make sure to download the 2 channel version.
I hope that helps.
Cheers
Georges
I followed your instructions on reaper. When there's a track playing on Reaper it transfers the sound to OBS. But I can't seem to control inputs on reaper when the audio device is set to the multi-output device, meaning I can't play live I can only have a track that's playing..how can i fix this?
Hey Dr. Groove, it sounds like the audio input device (in your DAW preferences) might be set to the multi-output device as well. Check to make sure that just the output device is set to the multi-output device, and that your input device remains set to your audio interface.
I hope that helps.
Cheers
Georges
@@knuckledustermusic worked! You're awesomeee
one last thing, how can I also include the audio coming out of the mac? for example: include audio from Spotify
@@dtrocker15 to do that you just need to go to your Mac System Preferences->Sound->Output and set that to the same Multi-Output device you created for you DAW.
@@knuckledustermusic unfortunately that doesn't work. When I set the output to the aggregate output I don't get sound and signal on obs
@@dtrocker15 you'll want to set the output to the multi-output device (which includes both sound flower/blackhole & your audio interface) instead of an aggregate device.
I did everything but OBS is not picking my audio. Could you help me?
Hi Pato, did you use Soundflower or Blackhole for your multi-output device? If you are using an M1 Mac or OSX Big Sur or above, then I'd suggest using Blackhole. Soundflower is not supported with newer Macs and that may be your issue.
Cheers
Georges
@@knuckledustermusic I am using OS. And I have already updated to Monterey 12.2. I am using blackhole
@@patrickgobaaz If you've 1) successfully created a multi-output device (not an aggregate device) using blackhole, 2) set your output in your DAW to the same multi-output device, and 3) created a audio input capture (not output capture) in OBS with blackhole set as your input, then I would check to make sure your sample rate in your DAW, OBS, your audio interface, and your multi-output device are all set to be the same.
@@patrickgobaaz You might also give OBS permission to microphone goto System Preferences > Security and privacy > Privacy > Microphone > add check mark for OBS
Great stuff man! Subbed to your email list. You don't be chance, happened to be a follower of Graham Cochrane's teachings? If so, great job! If not, check him out. You remind me a lot of him. Excellent stuff man!
Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! Yes indeed I'm a fan of Graham's teaching as well! Clear and to the point is what I'm after.
Cheers
-Georges
This does not work with The Latest Mac M3 Microchips yet
Have you tried using BlackHole?
If you're using macOS 13 (Ventura) or higher, you can use the new macOS Audio Capture Source. Follow this link for those instructions:
obsproject.com/kb/macos-desktop-audio-capture-guide
Please show how to use audio interface vocals to OBS
If you just want to use your interface directly in OBS simply click the + button under sources -> Audio Input Capture -> Then select your audio interface.
@@knuckledustermusic Audio interface is showing, but audio signal not coming
@@knuckledustermusic I am using Logic Pro X also. In OBS audio interface is showing but no audio. I used sound flower also but no audio signal. Please help me
@@Hanockanni you'll have to describe a bit more what you're trying to do. Are you trying to use your interface in OBS without a DAW? Or are you trying to send audio from Logic Pro to OBS? If you're trying to use Logic Pro and OBS together then I suggest using BlackHole and following the steps in the video. Soundflower is being supported less and less in newer Macs and newer OS.
@@knuckledustermusic I am trying to send my logic Pro X instruments and also Vocals using Blackhole. Logic Pro X instruments audio signal is showing in OBS but my vocals signal is not showing.
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tnanx a lot brother!
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