This App Is The Closest Thing To MainStage On iOS! (AUM-Audio Mixer)
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- Опубліковано 6 лип 2024
- This has been one of my most used app over the last few years for live keys! It's about the closes thing that you can get to having an app like MainStage on your iPad or iPhone!
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Video Guide:
Intro:
0:00-1:42
Adding Channels:
1:42-3:35
Using Audio Units:
3:35-4:56
Midi-Mapping:
4:56-6:38
Layers & Zoning:
6:38-10:20
Inter-App Audio Apps:
10:20-12:59
Multiple Keyboards:
12:59-!4:10
Using Tracks:
14:10-17:23
App Wishlist:
17:23-19:42
Closing Thoughts:
19:42-22:07
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My man! What an amazing AUM video tutorial! Many thanks!
Just came across this and grabbed AUM. What a great app! Thanks for your time and your knowledge. Bless you, brother!
Thank you for this video. I've been scratching my head how to use my ipad and midi keyboard for live performance for a little while. Explained it very well.
I’ve found this video to be extremely helpful! Thx John Mike👍
Good review! Never knew anything about this app.
really informative...you've covered everything
Yes! Thank you so much for the video!
Thanks for the great info. Nice to understand the issues between AU and IAA before I start buying
Great video. Thanks John.
Thanks Mike! That’s help a lot👍🏾👍🏾
Found this after seeing your Mac Studio video. This was part of my transition and learning curve. I found this app for my iPad - I got the Korg nanoKontrol Studio and nanoKey Studio and of course had to get ths app along with some of the software that Korg provides - Gadget 2. I was not invested heavily in a previous studio setup. So learning along the way and this helps a lot since you are at a level far above me in this area. Great video - thanks
Excellent tutorial!
Bless you yet again sir!
Hey John Mike. Excellent tutorial!! Thanks for the video and Best Regards/Wishes for you, the family, 2020 and beyond!!!
You’re welcome same to you and yours!
Great video. Thanks
Came for the review, stayed for the playing!
Great review! I bought this app in a panic. Now I know what it does.
Thanks again, Mike! Been looking for this as I just got an arturia 88 and was wondering how to assign the faders so I don’t have to jump from app to app sunday morning! I’m the worship leader so if I can simplify my sounds it leaves more room to concentrate on lyrics. I know this is an old one, but im just getting through a lot of your vids. Thanks a bunch!
I use it all the time!! It’s 🔥 🔥 🔥
Thank u my brother now i know what to do with AUM 😬👍
Bless u bro. U have a new sub
Really really really cool
So just an FYI for loading different set of sound setup you can assign midi controller like a button for each button to load different project, I think you can do what you were wanting to do, it will simulate like a scene so each midi controller button can be assigned to different AUM project.
Put a video out on this topic please....thanks
Please
Hey there! this looks really promising for what I need. Is it possible to set up a foot switch/pedal to switch between sounds? thanks!
I searched diligently for this video. thank you so much for the upload bro 🔥🔥 “seek and you will find” amen?
Hey man, just getting back into the iOS apps. I have an old iPhone 6 (need to upgrade - lol). Anyway, I am getting latency and I've heard the the AUM will help with piano latency. Do you know if that's true? Also, will getting a new iPhone 15 Pro also help?
Hi Mike, THX for your review! Is it possible to filter out midi information like “Programm change” in the workflow of this AUM APP ?
Any chance you have a downloadable .wav file of your iPad module session? I want to hear the quality of these sounds. UA-cam is streaming mono sound so I can't hear the breadth of sounds you've chosen or stacked. Thanks !
I was using this tutorial to try to load some stuff today. I tried to load iMachine 2 but it wouldn't make any sound for me...any ideas?
Man that is amazing. Im going to try it... And your chords are 🔥 BRO
nathan bedford thanks!!
@@Johnmike I know you only do videos like this but can you also do one on worship chords?
nathan bedford I have done one before ua-cam.com/video/ZlClPIWZX4Y/v-deo.html
I think one could use files directory and save the different tracks there. It could Be used as alphabetic library. Is It possible to organize them in a desirable set-list? Could there be a Midi command to change files
Are you able to use the audio effects for vocals and guitar for live streaming to Instagram or bigo live? Would the effects work while doing so?
Hey john, how can you save the assigned app every channel. Im having hard time changing the app in evvery channel.
Great!
After loading up all your sounds, can they be saved how you set them up? Or do you have to set it up every time you open up the app?
Awesome video by the way! Keep up the amazing work!
No you can save the setup and load it when you open
Very nice - I guess now in 2023 that Sunday Keys app is closest to mainstage functionality but it doesn't support loading audio units. Apparently this is in development though.
Great video thank you!! Question..
Say I have 4 live channels within AUM;
1. Hammond bx3
2. Pure Synth (custom preset 1)
3. Same app (custom preset 2)
4. Same app (custom preset 3)
Each custom preset has multiple layers.
Can I quickly switch between each one? I imagine this would replicate multiple “scenes”.
Dude, where did you get these amazing virtual instruments for iPad ? I am struggling to find decent piano and other Virtual Instruments for iPad :(
Hi John mike ...
How do I incorporate a yamaha reface YC into my AUM I have a digital piano and a m audio oxygen pro 49.. that’s In in the Aum...but how do I get the reface in there ?im really struggling with this John as it’s all new to me man ! Can you help if you have time to advise me on how I go about doing this ...many thanks 🙏
Does the latest LogicPro iOS transcend this set up?
Thank You Kindly
Scenes and patches for AUM yes please. Using a keyboard as well that got 127 program changes with 8 patches each, scenes are a must (please AUM) :)
I have this app...didn't know it could do all that!
Gotta love that bell🤣🤣
Dang!!! like thee fastest like and comment I've ever gotten!🤣🤣🤣
What an amazing video! Thanks buddy! But one question how to sync 2 keyboards with this app? Like I have a montage keyboard and I want the keyboard connected to AUM to respond with the change in patch of montage!
That can be done...it would just be a little bit more in-depth...I’ll have to try that out and then do a video on it
I have sampletank. Can I use it with AUM? Can I import its sound library?
Thanks for this overview. Very helpful. Would you say it's practical to use the AUM onscreen faders live instead of hardware controllers, or is that too awkward? I have a Roland A88 and it only has two knobs left of the keys and I am not sure I want another device stacked just for knobs.
Naa it’s not awkward to me…
Hey John Mike
been subscribed to your page for a few years now, I love your content! I wanted to ask could this app control MSB, LSB, & PC? I want to use my internal boards sounds mixed with some VST's what your thought on it?
I believe PC...haven’t tried MSB or LSB
How does One get audio to monitors? Il conect my midi keyboard and they play fine on my vsts but sound comes out my iPhone idk how to wire sound to my monitors...maybe Bluetooth adapter?
I had a question what happen when you don’t have a midi keyboard and that regular piano w built in sounds but the volume as you might know won’t work since that signal doesn’t get tranfer to midi only the keys and maybe on some keyboards the Oct anyways do you have any recommendations on how to have some external physical control over all in android tablets or iPads since sometimes iPad goes into a stand far and suck to be clicking on the iPads screen or button ?
Great
Where do you get Ravenscroft and bs-16i?
Interested in knowing if we could save different sessions and recall those sessions as different patches... Have you tried that?
Yes you can...it’s in the app menu
Welp, the latest Korg Module Pro update introduced AU compatibility! Hooray
Hey John Mike I’ve been using this app for the longest and I just want to know how can you map the overall volume of the app to a fader. I know that you can map the individual instruments but the overall volume of the app that goes out to the speakers. Can you map it?
I found a way within the app.
How can I change quickly between presets in AUM? let's say I have three channels to find with three different instruments that have the sounds bass, piano, horns and they have their zones set. then for the next song I need to switch to a new set of presets that this time have strings, rhoads, oboe and they use some new instruments. If I have a set list of 40 songs is there a way to show a list of the 40 presets and just tap go to the next I'm ready to start the next song? I don't see anything in the manual about presets
Hi I thought that you could save sessions in AUM? Upper right corner pull down menu. And you can record with aum as well
Ralis Kahn yup...you can do both I just didn’t cover it...
Hey does anyone know if you can do splits with this app?
Great video! Question: If I'm using an audio interface with my Mac for live performance do I still need to run it through a DI Box?
Jon Conley I do...it goes from the output of my interface to the DI to the church soundboard
John Mike doesn’t the audio interface route out as balanced line level ? I don’t think it needs di box...mixers accept line in
I think just for safety reason. Just use a DI box. Invest in aDI box hehehe
Question: has anyone tried to get the Rhodes affair iOS app to work with AUM? I’ve read others have the same issue where it doesn’t work. I can’t get it to work.I was just wondering if anyone had the same issue
Great video thanks!!! Quick question: What cable/cord would I need to connect my phone to a midi controller??
Al G this: amzn.to/2KniUiI
John Mike truly truly sorry to bother you 🙏🏿 I bought the adapter, however I feel stuck as to how I would connect this to a speaker..because at this moment sound is just coming from the app out my iPhonexr...& I’m not sure how I would get it to an amplifier ..thanks again!!!
Al G check this video out I did
ua-cam.com/video/d3GEJmtr8Bo/v-deo.html
If I can’t play prime this is a problem , how will I run my stems ?
This is a great app, as I am in the process of moving towards softsynths, an app like this will make the transition easier
By the way John, which iPad would you recommend getting to do all of this?
Yeahyeah243 any of the newer ones would work...but I’d recommend the newest iPad Pro for optimum performance
John Mike Great, I was looking at the iPad Pro, I’ll definitely get it. Thank you for the prompt response, God bless
Is there a way to sync audio playback tracks (stems) and control which sections are played (chorus, bridge etc)?
No not at this moment...you can play them back...but not control song sections
My Ravenscroft would not show under Audio unit. What did u do
What cable is that you are using to connect both keys to the ipad? Tks :)
The link is in the description of the video....the Aukey usb c adapter
What effect should I use to make my vst plugin sound fatter for live performance. I always enjoy your videos.
A good EQ should do the trick…either in the aum app or externally through whatever source you got it plugged into like a mixer…
@@Johnmike Thank you John Mike for your advice . I’ll definitely try the EQ trick. I just thought I needed more effect apps. I’ll just keep using hardware synths until I get the IOS concept together.❤️☮️🎹🎶🙏🏿
FYI you can now finally do real side chaining with AUM. A bunch of developers made plugins already to take advantage of the multichannel ability. 4pockets made one called sidechain and it is as easy as possible to create sidechain effects. You could make a very cool how to because it can get a bit complicated until you understand how it works. YOU will have so much fun with it. It's so powerful now. I didn't realize how important sidechaining is plus the ability to output to multiple channels. Get the plugin called Digikeys by 4pockets if you really want a crazy good app for AUM. I will watch for your video on multichannel using AUM because you are good at explaining stuff and I will get ideas from you for sure.. Have fun.
Interesting! Gotta dig back in to it!
tell me bout dim KayVats my man!!
Is “iFretless Bass” or “BassGuitarOne” compatible with this app?
Ifretless does...not sure about bassguitarone
Thanks Bro for sharing, really great review. I‘ve been using this a while but one problem I‘ve been facing is the DSP sometimes goes up to over 100% when playing and that cracks up the sound, I believe it‘s some kind of latency or memory issue but I actually clear all IOS Apps from memory before running this. Using the IPad Pro, 12,9“ 128GB, 4GB RAM which supposed to be okay I guess:-) I must admit that I load all the GM Apps (because I love those;-) ) and Ravenscroft into AUM which probably might be the cause of the issue.. How do you manage to get your DSP value constantly below 15%. which kinda IPad are you using, because you also have quiet a lot opened. Thanks and be blessed 🙏🏾
Kwasi Ofori Audio Units or AUv3 apps use allot less processing power than IAA or inner app audio in fact you will be seeing less IAA's in the future and many developers are are adding AU versions of their apps
Kwasi Ofori yup what he ☝🏾said...using the audio unit version is much better on cpu...and I’m using the newest iPad Pro
Ralis Kahn, thanks for this information, really wasn’t aware of this. I usually use AU where applicable, I know the limitations of IAA in AUM but didn’t know this really consumes much more memory and cpu than AUv3, will be taking closer look into this.. Thanks 👍🏾
John Mike, thanks Bro for confirming this. I believe the newer iPads are having better processing units than the older ones, infact the new iPads are getting closer to MacBooks and the music gigging/production apps on IOS just amazing and much affordable than those on real hardware so I really would encourage anyone looking for a new hardware to invest in an iPad and a good midi Keyboard than a fully packed Hardware synth which are more expensive 😉 BTW, I love your reviews on all the gear stuff, keep on and stay blessed 🙏🏾
Have you tried using Camelot Pro? I believe it has the mainstage preset function you mentioned in the video. It seems it only support AU apps :(
I will be checking it out very soon!
John Mike I decided to try it and although it is cool concept (Camelot app) it lacks of an effect rack and mapping the app volume is not possible. It could become a great app in the future. Right now the AUM-Audio bus is a killer! Can’t wait to test it this Sunday at church !
To those of us who have been playing since the 80’s this is reaching nirvana type of territory.
Hi. i use MainStage 3. But things App looks like a very good option. I can’t see what is connected to your iPad. Could you please explain¿ Regards
Just the USB-c to USB adapter
Lost me at about 6:00. I have no idea what options you are pressing in that little screen up top. Trying to have two keyboards play two different VST's (Piano and Organ).
Hi John Mike, Great info... I have been searching for something like Mainstage 3.My problem is that I purchased a PC Laptop and not an apple . Is there any way that either Mainstage or AUM would work on Windows based OS. I am also Looking at Camelot Pro ( camelotpro.com/ ) ould love your thoughts. Thanks again
No there’s not a way to do it...but I’ve been hearing good things about Camelot pro...there is also Digital Performer...Cantible...and gig performer
This app is the #GameChanger!
Can it play in background if running loop community or ableton live??
Yes
Can I use this to get better sounds out of a cheap keyboard? That’s all I want out of an app.
Yup
reallyreallyreallyreallyreallyreally
Can you still control korg module parameters via midi while aum is on the screen?
Yes if you have them mapped
Good to hear. Keep rockin
What app did you use for the click.or was it a wave file already used.
iMaschine
So you exported the wave too
JerZboy Beats yup...saved it to the files app then pulled it up in AUM
How are you managing to avoid DSP overloads?? I have been experimenting with this and it is great except for the fact that I get overloads and crackling. So not usable for me until I figure that out. I don’t think what I’m doing is excessive in terms of layering. I have bass, keyboard, strings pad and maybe a couple of other sounds and can’t get it working smoothly. I’m using Ravenscroft, bs16i, and soundfonts. I have not added a bunch of FX units or anything like that.
I was having the same issue. I have 5 sound fonts loaded in the Bismark app and a few loaded from the mksensations app. I couldn’t play I was maxed out. I wonder if it’s a ram thing or the sound fonts. I started to remove some of the channels that I created and the DSP was getting lower and lower. For now I am just using all my sounds loaded in Bismark and controlling them like that. And the other apps running in the background
@@MrAndy91486 I ended up springing for a new iPad Pro 11" a couple of months ago, to get the latest processor and most RAM....NO PROBLEMS now. I had been trying to run it on my newest iPad (at that time) which is a "mini," which I thought would have been pretty spiffy since it was new, but apparently not. Had an older one too but that also ran out of DSP. New one was quite pricey but I have financed it over 12 months...
@@porchstringmusic which one did you get ? I was just looking at the iPad Pro 11 inch with 8gb of ram and the m1 processor. I wonder if that would be good. I am working off an older iPad and it works great but sometimes it starts show it’s age. Some of the samples I load are 400Mb to 900 mb. I’m wondering if I should just convert them. I was reading that MainStage can read SF2 files.
@@MrAndy91486 I went for the 1TB storage just so I could get the 16 MB RAM. I don't know how it would compare to the one with just 8 MB, might be OK if it is mainly the M1 chip that makes the different....dunno.
@@porchstringmusic you got the big boy. 16gb of ram.. nice
Is the iPad connected to the keyboard?
Yes
Can I record ravenscroft playing and export as MIDI file ? Since there is no recording option in ravenscroft app
Yes in GarageBand
John Mike garageBand doesn’t allow you to export recorded piano playing as MIDI as far as i know
Check Camelot! It does all you need.
Any alternative for android users?
There is none
AudioUnitMixer - AUM
How do you set it up in KORG Module to play in AUM?
Carl Cherry II load it as an inter-app audio app
John Mike Yes. That part I understand. But what are your settings in Module for AUM to play it. I have the midi set to channel 1 in Module and in AUM I have the AUM “Keyboard” chosen in Midid sources. I’m still not able to access Module. What am I missing.? Any of my instruments loaded as a AU are working just fine but Module as an Inter App Audio...is not working. What are you doing in Module to set it up?
@@ccherryii After you had set it up in AUM, leave the AUM interface and fire up Korg Module and wait for it to load up and test if you have sounds while playing your keys. Then go back to AUM and try to access the channel to which you have assigned the Korg Module. Tap on the Korg Module logo on that channel an it should instantaneously switch to the Korg Module App. You will find that Korg and AUM has connection if you see the AUM logo on the Korg Module app interface/screen. This way you can switch back and forth AUM and Korg.
What I always do is fire up Korg first before launching AUM.
First video I saw about AUM in a way I thought how I would use it. My biggest question is how do you have those two didn't midi controllers connected to the iPad. PLZ help me with that
Usb hub...watch this video here
ua-cam.com/video/e-1gXLALMrM/v-deo.html
Your a super hero Mike 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
Will it connect with GarageBand?
Yes
John Mike I suppose to be more specific, is there a way I can get the sound from GarageBand (from a specific track) to work with AUM? I downloaded AUM on my phone, but can’t seem to get GarageBand sounds to output from the app
Does this support mksensation?
Yes
Hello John Mike, I installed the AUM-Audio Mixer and I love it. I am impressed with its effects rack. Once thing I am struggling is trying to map parameters with my nanoKontrol2. The app recognizes my controller and I set it up on the midi in but when I ask to lean to map the volume to it, nothing happens. I does work against my keyboard controller faders but not with the nanokontrol2. Do you know if it is not compatible?
I’d have to try it...I’ve used it with my nano Kontrol studio before with no issues
Can you split?
Yes
Yes
Yes
My doctor says I am addicted to John Mike and gave me a JohnMike Anonymous meeting pamphlet. I stopped going to my doctor. 😂
Lololol
Great app, but not the closest thing to mainstage, try camelot pro...
Jules Berkhof I have...still trying to wrap my head around it...once I do I’ll be doing a video on it
It's sad that samsung users cant have access to those apps too😒😔
Hi John Mike … thanks for another helpful video. Since it was posted a couple of years ago, I was wondering if you have found any other apps that are similar to Mainstage? Also, I don’t know if you got an answer to your question about saving “scenes” but I just saw this video about saving templates that may accomplish the same thing. ua-cam.com/video/slx-1qUaGGA/v-deo.html. Thanks again.
Tooop
You're getting a like and a subscribe 7 seconds in for the drum fill and bass.;)
Boooo can’t use Prime. That needs to happen Mike.
ARCODEMUSIC ha ha! We are working on it