Using Liquid Mix 16 with garageband

Have been successful getting my audio interface, Alesis iO/14 Firewire, to work with garageband. Just bought the new Focusrite Liquid Mix16 for compression and EQ and have installed it, BUT can't see it in garageband. My understanding is that is should show up in the second part of the "details" section under effects. Not there. And for some reason, plug-ins say there was an error during installation, try again. repeatedly. I have plugged the Alesis Firewire into the one firewire port on my Mini, and the Liquid Mix 16 firewire into the Alesis (daisy-chained). Am really wanting to try out this Liquid Mix. Any ideas out there?????

I was testing it for a few days and it worked REALLY well for me. Considering I do have mLan Audio/Midi network which uses firewire I was expecteing only crashes but than was quite impressed-no crash at all! I made myself a few quick comparsions of Avalon vt747 comp/EQ and some Focusrite stuff I own and it´s LiquidMix emulations and -ofcourse - the emulations weren´t exactly the same , in case of vt747sp EQ low shelf the difference was actually "hearable" and I liked the sound comming from hardware much more - but still I´d buy it - it does things pretty damned good - and I never expect plugins to be EXACTLY what hardware is. I am only waiting for apple to sort their OS firewire driver (as my mLan devices audio streaming rely on this driver which is buggy now), and after that I´d probably buy it.
I did not hear Duende yet but it is totally different animal-as it is not emulation of Analogue stuff but as far as I know it uses the algorythms from some SSL digital console. Liquid mix emulates mostly analog devices , though I remember it probably does have some Weiss digital stuff too (not sure - and don´t say to Bob Katz that you have "liquid Weiss" :)))
So I think: for the money the LiquidMix is GREAT value COMPARED to plugin bundles that are using native CPU. Do not expect that you´ll get exact sound of a Fairchild, Neve etc. BUT you´ll get very good starting points for tweaking. And you can tweak A LOT with this toy. Specially when it has real knobs

Similar Messages

Using an Analogue mixing desk with garageband?

Hi guys,
As you can tell i'm really not a techie!
I'm looking to use a mixing desk with garageband, it's analogue and i have the new macbook pro retina, but I don't know how i could connect it to my mac. I need it for recording demos, but firstly will it be compatible? I dont wanna have to spend £90 on a pricey iRig when i already have a perfectly good Roland vs1680 sat here. Also, would I be able to use it to convert my guitar sound and output MIDI synthesised sounds from my mac to my Line 6 Amplifier?
Any help is appreciated,
Blake

unfortunately I do not have a second mac (g5 or otherwise as I sold it when I bought new one lol) to try this method. I did notice m-audio had updated there drivers for osx 10.4 but unfortunately these drivers only work for g5/g4/g3 mac and not for the intel mac keyboards so at the moment I do not have a workaround for this problem. I have emailed m-audio and asked for a timeframe for drivers but have not received a response yet so at the moment I am unaware of any usb midi keyboard that works natively for a intel mac which is rather tragic lol as garageband is basically unuseable without a method of inputting midi but hopefully someone will prove me wrong and suggest a solution. On another issue my usb keyboard and mouse had the freezing problem that seems quite common but after a lengthy phonecall to apple I asked for a replacement wireless bluetooth keyboard and mouse which I have received and can report works absolutely perfectly so there may have been a bad batch of usb keyboard/mouse combinations made. Otherwise everything is working perfectly and I am delighted with the new imac

How do I use a bluetooth headset with garageband?

How do I use a bluetooth headset with garageband? I can't get it to work after many tries.

I can pair the headphones with the computer but the sound from GB is distorted and muffled. I can barely hear it. The set works with iTunes, but not with GarageBand.

I'm using my electric guitar with GarageBand. With the input/output jack being full of my guitar cord, does anyone know if I can rig a BlueTooth speaker for output? Thanks in advance for any response.

I'm using my electric guitar with GarageBand. With the input/output jack being full of my guitar cord, does anyone know if I can rig a BlueTooth™ speaker for output? Thanks in advance for any response.

yes this will work
you can also get a splitter cable that goes in to your in/out port so you can have 2 (or more) separate ports

Anyone using Liquid mix with Logic?

Trying to get some feedback on liquid mix.
any thoughts greatly appreciated.
B

I was testing it for a few days and it worked REALLY well for me. Considering I do have mLan Audio/Midi network which uses firewire I was expecteing only crashes but than was quite impressed-no crash at all! I made myself a few quick comparsions of Avalon vt747 comp/EQ and some Focusrite stuff I own and it´s LiquidMix emulations and -ofcourse - the emulations weren´t exactly the same , in case of vt747sp EQ low shelf the difference was actually "hearable" and I liked the sound comming from hardware much more - but still I´d buy it - it does things pretty damned good - and I never expect plugins to be EXACTLY what hardware is. I am only waiting for apple to sort their OS firewire driver (as my mLan devices audio streaming rely on this driver which is buggy now), and after that I´d probably buy it.
I did not hear Duende yet but it is totally different animal-as it is not emulation of Analogue stuff but as far as I know it uses the algorythms from some SSL digital console. Liquid mix emulates mostly analog devices , though I remember it probably does have some Weiss digital stuff too (not sure - and don´t say to Bob Katz that you have "liquid Weiss" :)))
So I think: for the money the LiquidMix is GREAT value COMPARED to plugin bundles that are using native CPU. Do not expect that you´ll get exact sound of a Fairchild, Neve etc. BUT you´ll get very good starting points for tweaking. And you can tweak A LOT with this toy. Specially when it has real knobs

How do I use my controller board with garageband?

I have an Edirol PCR-30 controller board which I use w/ garageband 3.x. So far I've only been using it as a keyboard and not as a tool. What I mean is it has all these knobs and sliders but I have no idea how to get them integrated with GarageBand.
Can anyone explain this process?

I can pair the headphones with the computer but the sound from GB is distorted and muffled. I can barely hear it. The set works with iTunes, but not with GarageBand.

Using TASCAM US-122 with GarageBand...doesn't seem to work

And not only with GarageBand...the software that the US-122 came with isn't even picking up the signals omitted from the TASCAM itself. I hooked up a keyboard to my TASCAM using a cable (I'm not sure what it's called...but it's the same thing you would use to connect a guitar with an amp), plugging each end into the INPUT (TASCAM) and OUTPUT (keyboard) jacks. The interface is showing me signs that the connection to and from the keyboard works via flashes on a green LED...but when I try to clarify the connection on my computer, the software (tuner, buffer, etc.) won't show any signs of connection. The USB cable is connected, I set my sound up exactly the way the instruction manual for the TASCAM said to, but it's just not picking up. It could be the interface itself, however...I can't hear anything when I plug a pair of headphones into the US-122. Do I have to use a MIDI cable, or is my interface not operating properly? Help me, please!
iMac G4 Mac OS X (10.4.6)

You didn't mention the kind of track in GB you are trying to create, but if you are connecting the keyboard with a guitar chord to the Tascam, you will need to set up a Real Instrument Track in GB to hear anything. If your keyboard has a midi out, use a midi cable to the midi input of the Tascam, create Software Instrument Track, and you will hear something. But with a guitar chord, it won't send the right signal to a Software Instrument Track. The headphone jack in the Tascam monitors the signal coming back to it out of GB (if you choose the US-122 as your monitor in GB's preferences), so you wouldn't hear your keyboard if the track is not set up correctly. It could be the drivers, but since you didn't mention the type of keyboard or the type of GB track, I thought that might be a possible answer as well.
eMac Mac OS X (10.3.8)

Using the apple remote with garageband

Can you use the apple remote with Garagband? I know there are apps that cost like iRed Lite, but are there other options?

are there other options?
the only other one i know of is Remote Buddy

Using a control surface with garageband

hi
all
i am trying to link up trigger finger to access the controls of garageband...
the usb trigger finger is recognised by midi setup
but i can't seem to configure it
and i can only play modify the volume and balance of the track highlighted...
how can i assign the knobs to the track parameters?
thanks
Message was edited by: fidocancan

Well I guess I need to answer my own question - do I get points for that?
For $60 I decided to take a chance on the Korg NanoKONTROL2 and I just received it from Amazon. Downloaded/installed the KORG MIDI driver, then the GarageBand plug-in. Everything seems to work as it should with no messing around.
It is somewhat limited, but gives full transport control and volume/pan for 8 tracks along with buttons for Solo, Mute and Record on each track.The pan knobs feel a little wobbly, but not too bad. All things considered, it looks and feels like a decent piece of hardware considering the low cost.
Maybe this will help someone else who is getting tired of using the mouse and keyboard shortcuts to control basic Garageband functions.

Has anyone used the MXL iBooster with GarageBand?

I am trying to find a good, cheap, interface to record acoutic guitar music while using GarageBand. Any suggestions? Is the MXL iBooster any good?

Never used the iBooster probably works fine but for a few dollars more you could get a digital interface. A digital interface would be much more useful allowing for more audio in and out options and wet or dry monitoring.

Can i use my apple remote with garageband 11?

Can I use my apple remote to start/stop recording in GB11?
Thanks for any help
PC

Mattamattamatt says it works:
https://discussions.apple.com/message/15230663#15230663

Using vocalive with Garageband

I was wondering about how some of you are using Vocalive in conjunction with Garageband.The way I see it, here are the options.
1. Export your song from garageband, then import it into Vocalive, do your vocals thenexport the final project. (this will require you to purchase the in-app 8 track audio mixer for $14.99)
2. Use two ipads (very expensive method but you may have 2 in your household, I do) and sing through Vocalive on 1 and plug into second ipad (I'm using irig).
3. Is there and easier way just using one ipad?

conrsb wrote:
I bought a M-Audio Axiom25 today and I cant seem to figure out how to make the controls work with Garageband. I know that it is supposed to be completely compatible with it but I cant even see the note input when I hit the keys. All I can do with it is play the virtual instruments, I can't do anything else with my controller.
Did you get a 1st Gen or 2nd gen Axiom? You can only use the 2nd gen's faders and knobs etc with GB by downloading and installing the Directlink plugin. However, according to this http://www.m-audio.com/index.php?do=products.directlink M-Audio document you can only use Directlink with GB 09.

Initial Impressions of the Focusrite Liquid Mix

The first thing I should mention before I begin this short review is my lack of experience. I've only been recording seriously for the past 8 months, and I've never used any of the analog compressors or boards on which the Liquid Mix is modeled. In fact, the only analog compressor I've ever used while recording is a DBX 266xl, which I don't really care for.
I'll get to the quality of sound tomorrow, since it wouldn't install on the Intel Mini Duo at the studio. I sent them an e-mail, hopefully it will get resolved tomorrow.
Installation was a breeze on my Powerbook though, and I'm really liking the unit. I'm monitoring with Sony 7506s right now, so I'll just comment on the look and feel in the meantime, although it does sound pretty great already.
I really like having a unit with 11 knobs and 14 buttons to control both the compressors and eqs. Its a nice change from the mouse, just feels better. Plus, the display is pretty nice, and it opens up more room on your monitor if you just use the liquid mix display. If you want, you can view the plug-ins on the monitor as well.. Seems pretty intuitive, but I've only used it for about an hour so far, haven't dug deep.
I was kicked back on the couch just playing with it in my lap, good times. Finally, one of my favorite things about it is that each compressor and eq has only the original controls by default. If you couldn't adjust the q on the eq, it doesn't show up as an option. However, you can enable free mode to fully adjust any compressor or eq.
I believe this default restriction will actually make be better though, so I'm leaving it on for a while. Sometimes when you have too many options it makes it hard to choose what needs to be done, especially with eqs and compressors when you are just learning how to use them. These classic analog compressors and eqs had certain defined settings for a reason, and plenty of great records were made that way, and still are. I can't wait to try them all out. I'll post more, but right now its time to play with the new toy.

I picked one up back on Monday and I'm having a blast with it. If anything, it's rather nice to be able to apply such plug-ins and without having the CPU activity climb up. I took a few pieces that we were working on and replaced the output compression that we were using (Vintage Warmer in this case) with one of the ones within LM and noticed a huge difference in the result. Not putting down VW, but my ears noticed a huge difference as the mix felt more glued together. Of course, I don't have a Neve or SSL console to compare the compressors to (not to mention the 38 other comps), but the difference that LM is making on the mixes are rather amazing (IMHO).
As well, having knobs and buttons to work with does make a huge difference for me as I don't have to call up the plug-in on the screen, causing my ProjectMix to jump to a different bank of faders. Because I can name my instances (definitely a great feature), I just have to dial them up on the box and tweak the comp and eq settings (or change them altogether). Another great feature is the ability to recall snapshots of various comp/eq emulations and settings that I make right from the box. I just have to pick the snapshot and I'm off and running.
The demos of the drums with the different comps weren't bad at all. If anything, it was very easy to hear the difference between each compressor emulation. However, the thing that really did it for me was listening to an actual mix using Liquid Mix and what it contributed to the mix.
jord

Air or Pro for Recording vocals with GarageBand or PT and Producing

I'm considering buying a MacBook and would like to get a new Air. I will be using it mainly for recording my vocals on beats that I have bought on iTunes. I'm also going to be taking a couple of Coursera classes on music production. Can the new Air's handle GarageBand or Pro Tools well? I've been using my iPhone 4S with GarageBand to record but I would like to do more editting of my vocals with Pro Tools. The reason I like the Air is b/c it is light and easy to transport.

One thing with vocalists, I can think of, is to show them the input device, and have them watch the clip meter. After a few takes, if they are somewhat savvy at singing into a mic, they'll start to back off on strong notes, and moving in on subtle notes. If you watch a pro singer on stage, you'll see them pulling the mic in close for soft stuff, and backing it way off for the strong notes. In the studio, the same techniques can be used, but the person has to back away, rather than a hand held mic pulled away.
Hardware can help this to an extent, but the singer has to take some action to get the best performance recorded. If I were going to use hardware, it'd probably be limiting more so than compression. Limiting can keep your signal under control, without doing too much to the dynamics. I'd prefer to save compression for post, so I can decide what sounds best. I used to have a female vocalist with an amazing voice. i was NEVER able to capture her properly on tape, since I had no pre processing at all. She is still in this area, and I have invited her to come record some vox for me, because I want to see if I can now get a grip on them. If I ever do, she'll be featured on an upcoming CD

Liquid Mix as Node -Anyone?

Hi
I tried to run LM as Node on an MacMini. It seems that there is activity, also I my node button is green. Also the LEDs of LM are showing aktivity when there is audio. But ....
no compression. If I turn the volumes on the LM up or down. Nothing happens.
Had anyone tried this out and can share some experience and advices.
Thanks Martin

When I was looking at my computer I wanted to be able to record music through a Firewire interface and to an external Firewire drive, and didn't think that using the same Firewire bus would be stable enough for that. So what I needed was an expansion port, the ExpressCard/34. And without that port, and without Firewire, I think the Macbooks are just too limited.
Look at the situation you're in- trying to slave a Mac Mini to a Macbook to use Liquid Mix. I don't know your needs, but if they were to grow, you would find the Macbook to be more and more limited.
And, I should say, artificially so. There is no reason for Apple to discontinue the Firewire on their Macbooks, they own the protocol and don't have to pay licensing for it. It was solely done to increase the distance between the Pro level and, uh, amateur level. This is also found in the desktop, the iMac is pretty limited compared to the Mac Pro. But that is somewhat understandable, what a lot of folks object to is a base level expandable desktop... but that's off topic.
But for me, the Macbooks already weren't an option, and that was before they took off Firewire. So make of that what you will.

Using Liquid Mix 16 with garageband

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for