Simeon Amburgey

Thanks again for the additional info. I will see what I can do on my end. I also tried using the HUI (Pro Tools) profile on the MIXFACE and I am wondering if it might be a similar implementation issue with different DAWs approaching certain aspects a little differently. I mean, things are working 98% using the Studio ONE MCU profile, so that is something to be thankful for ;^) Joyfully, Simeon

Thanks for that additional info. It seems it would have made sense to just have a standard protocol but as you say I am finding it is all over the map using the different DAW profiles. So would there be a way to get the Cakewalk Mackie Control Protocol to send to them? I too shake my head at times as many just ignore Cakewalk as they were in this from the beginning. All the best, Simeon

A quick update: Reaper also is working with Mixface as expected (Set Markers, Enable Looping). I also tried downloading the latest MMcl Mackie Control Surface Plugin and Set Markers and Enable Loop are not functioning there as well. Joyfully, Simeon

@msmcleod, thanks so much for this. I am using the Studiologic Mixface and everything seems to be working, except for the following: CREATE NEW MARKER LOOP Selection The MIXFACE has a selection for both Reaper and Studio ONE (they seem to be the same Mackie Control), and the Set Markers and Enable Loop function in each as expected. Just wondering how we could get that integrated into this control surface plugin? Thanks again! Simeon

I just tried a test using Studio ONE 3 Pro regarding Adding markers and Looping. Both of these procedures worked when in Studio ONE, so it looks like something needs to be addressed in the Cakewalk Mackie Control Plugin. I just downloaded the latest version of Reaper and will see how it goes with inserting markers and looping.

Very cool, thanks for some additional info. When looking at the Studiologic Site for DAW Compatibility, it basically boils down to this: CUBASE/NUENDO - Mackie Control CUBASIS - Mackie Control (BT MIDI) ABLETON LIVE - MACKIE CONTROL LOGIC PRO - Custom Control Surface Add On Plugin GarageBand - Custom Control Surface Addon PRO TOOLS - HUI REAPER - Mackie Control Universal Digital Performer - MACKIE CONTROL REASON - Custom Add-On So really only three choices: MACKIE CONTROL - HUI - CUSTOM ADD ON I was using the REAPER setting but you are right, selecting STUDIO ONE allows you to jump between Markers, while selecting REAPER does not. I also found a way to allow the MASTER FADER to control my MASTER BUS instead of just the physical outputs. Just drop down the MASTER FADER selector and choose your first BUS (Mine happens to be my MASTER). To make things complete, there needs to be a fix for the INSERT MARKER, and LOOP On/Off, as that seems to be the only features that are not working as expected. Thanks again, MIXFACE is a great control surface once you get used to how it is set up. Joyfully, Simeon

He just finished a livestream featuring MM Keys, great info.

John and his Plugin Guru team have continued to make Unify a must have tool. His latest library is MM Keys! This is a wonderful collection that includes his mother's Yamaha C3 grand, along with her U1 Upright, he sampled at his parents home. Intro price $89 (reg. $99), until Jan. 6. More info here: https://www.pluginguru.com/products/pluginguru-mm-keys/ Also here is a fun cover I did of Harry Conick Jr.'s It Must Have Been Ol' Santa Clause using MM Keys, enjoy!

Join me at 4:00 PM today as we dive into the new Synchron Harp from VSL. We will also be celebrating the release of UNIFY 1.7 and featuring a new library from John MM (Mega Magic) Keys, which is a collection of instruments John created when visiting his parents recently. MM can also signify "My Mom", as he sampled his mother's Yamaha C3 along with her U1 upright. Should be a lot of fun. Hope to see you there:

I am in Louisville and we lost power in the early hours. It is devastating to see such great loss. Praying for those who have lost their homes and loved ones. ?

It would be nearly impossible to do the types of livestreams and videos I have done without OBS. It continues to get better with each version. There are so many talented individuals behind it.

Pulling it down now. I also have a new 4tb SSD coming Wednesday, which is crazy to even say as today's terabytes were yesterday's megabytes.

Oh, I looked a little deeper and it seems to add "RRP", which probably specifies Recommended Retail Price or something like that.

If you own Originals intimate Strings you get an additional 25% off. I am hoping to take a look at this soon. Stay tuned!

LoFi piano is full of character. It is available now FREE for HALion HALion Sonic and the FREE HALion Sonic SE player. More info here: https://www.steinberg.net/vst-instruments/lofi-piano/ Check out my walkthrough here (still might be processing) ;^)

Congratulations to the winners of the Westwood Instruments LOST PIANO, and Audio Brewers AXE giveaways. CUBE from Lunacy Audio was an incredible find, thanks to my dear friend @Reid Rosefelt for recommending it. SOLO from Audio Imperia is a gorgeous title with very expressive solo instruments perfect for layering. I did manage to create some havoc with UNIFY and Westwood Instruments Untamed series. Thanks to everyone who participated and for the developers kind generosity and support in allowing me to experience these instruments with you.

Sharing an update. I just left a chat session with a Spitfire rep and she confirms that the price will be $249. This should be coming in for me soon, so I will of course post my experience with it as well.

It must be a typo at the top of the page. Here is the pricing looking at the FAQ at the bottom of the page. I am going to send a message over to my contact to get a definite answer. Sorry for the confusion, but we’ll sort it out.

Oh! I just went to that link and noticed there is a FREE DEMO available, that is another first. ?

The pricing I had came from the press release I posted on my site. I will follow up with them to see what might be going on. Thanks Larry for spotting that on the Spitfire site. Stay tuned ?

So, this is a first for Spitfire’s Aperture offerings. With the introduction of Aperture 3 “The Stack”, while it will be free for those hitting the purchase threshold, it will be available to everyone on December 1st and onwards for $249. More info here: https://praisetracks.com/?p=2799

Just posted a “Flashback” from Tuesday’s livestream. Lost Piano is another huge win for Westwood, and is now NKS compatible working with the Free Kontakt Player.

So, The "Memories" aspect is like the Particles Engine in NOIRE but a little different approach. It is not baked in to the sounds but an additional component you can add if you want. The majority of the sounds are based on playable (non-sequenced) tones and textures ran through different tape and hardware machines. You also have some very interesting impulse responses and can layer two different piano sources together. There is a lot to unpack with it. Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for watching.

Going to be playing through a few Kontakt titles today around 3:30. I will be featuring Lost Piano from Westwood instruments, ELEMENTS from Zero-G, and RO*KI from Sonuscore. Also make sure to enter to win a copy of LOST PIANO compliments of Westwood Instruments. Entry instructions in the video description. See you there:

Flavio, is a very talented musician and developer. Here is a playlist of some of the past videos I have done featuring a few of his instruments.