Category Archives: tech

Launchcontrol XL tips…

You have a limited range of colours assignable to each controller, but if you set them up in banks of 2, you can then tell ableton to use matching colours for a set of macro controls. I find this really … Continue reading →

What a carry on

Who says the days of carboot bargains are over? I spotted this Carillon control 49 today, one key sticking up & clearly broken but (guess which one) otherwise in great nick, with a USB cable. It bore a sticker that … Continue reading →

PCaRse

Roland’s Edirol PCR keyboard series will *not* be getting a windows10 driver, according to Roland. Well thanks guys, back to midi cables then…. … Continue reading →

Ableton Looper midi setup

I’ve had a message from Keith Wilson, who is struggling to make his FCB talk to ableton looper. So here’s a rundown of a “looper bank”, I have 3 such banks, 2 for a guitar loop, a third for keyboards. … Continue reading →

Arachnid Audio

I’m proud to say that my son’s company, Arachnid Audio, make fine foot-pedals. I use one in my rig 😉 Get in touch if you need a classy looking, hand-made pedal…   … Continue reading →

Novation forum closes

Unbelievably, Novation have closed their forum. They say: “As the Novation community has developed over the years, it has naturally found the bulk of it’s voice on Social Media. To ensure we can be there to discuss and support you … Continue reading →

Dagnab or Dadgad it?

My fellow looper Andy Butler told me about a flexible capo that allows you to create (among many other options) DADGAD. I’ve hear that it’s not quick to attach, but at £5.07, it has to be worth a go! Anyone … Continue reading →