How to use NAM Neural Amp Modeler EASY MODE Jason Zdora 2022-12-11 | Neural Amp Modeler (NAM) by Steven AtkinsonNeural Amp Modeler Facebook Group:facebook.com/groups/5669559883092788NEW INSTRUCTIONS HERE: neuralampmodeler.com/usersNEW INSTRUCTIONS HERE: neuralampmodeler.com/usersNEW INSTRUCTIONS HERE: neuralampmodeler.com/usersNEW INSTRUCTIONS HERE: neuralampmodeler.com/usersNEW INSTRUCTIONS HERE: neuralampmodeler.com/usersNEW INSTRUCTIONS HERE: neuralampmodeler.com/usersNEW INSTRUCTIONS HERE: neuralampmodeler.com/usersNEW INSTRUCTIONS HERE: neuralampmodeler.com/usersNEW INSTRUCTIONS HERE: neuralampmodeler.com/usersNEW INSTRUCTIONS HERE: neuralampmodeler.com/usersNEW INSTRUCTIONS HERE: neuralampmodeler.com/usersNEW INSTRUCTIONS HERE: neuralampmodeler.com/usersNEW INSTRUCTIONS HERE: neuralampmodeler.com/users*THE BELOW INFO IS OLD AND INVALID - keeping them here for posterity*NAM Colab page with "Easy Mode" script already loaded and ready to go:colab.research.google.com/github/sdatkinson/neural-amp-modeler/blob/main/bin/train/easy_colab.ipynbTraining .wav file (this is a new version from whats in my video): neural-amp-modeler.readthedocs.io/en/latest/tutorials/gui.htmlProfile loader VST3/AU: github.com/sdatkinson/NeuralAmpModelerPlugin/releases (download the installer)My NAM Models (guitar and bass stuff - mostly high gain):tonehunt.org/JZ1978NEW INSTRUCTIONS HERE:neuralampmodeler.com/users*THESE ARE OLD INSTRUCTIONS- keeping them here for posterity*Step by step how to use NAM "Easy Mode" 1- Download the "V1_1_1.wav" here:neural-amp-modeler.readthedocs.io/en/latest/tutorials/gui.html2- Play that audio file through your amp rig and record the output. Amp only! No Cabinet. 3- Export your recorded wav file as 24bit 48khz and name it "output.wav"4- Make sure your output.wav is EXACTLY the same size as V1.wav (this has to be sample-perfect or it wont work)5- Go to the Google Colab websitecolab.research.google.com/github/sdatkinson/neural-amp-modeler/blob/main/bin/train/easy_colab.ipynb6- Click on the folder icon (left side of screen under the spyglass and the "{x}" icons)7- Drag and drop your audio files (V1.wav and output.wav) into the blank area at that opens up when you click on the folder icon8- Scroll down to "Step 2: Installation" and click on the "[ ]" inside the darker box inside of the Step 2 area. Should see a bunch of script stuff fill the page. Scroll down. 9- Underneath "Step 3: Train!" find the 2nd darker box. If you want to increase the epochs, find where it says "run(epochs=100)" and type in whatever you want. "run(epochs=1000)" is great but remember that it takes about 8 seconds per-epoch so plan accordingly.10- Click on the "[ ]" inside of Step 3 to begin running the training. If you see a red "play" button, find the error message below and report it on the user group. If its running correctly, you will see a loading bar filling up over and over with an Epoch number in front of it.11- When its done, you will see a new folder in the folder section called "exported_models". Open up the sub-folder that has 6 different files in it. Right-click and download "config.json" and "weights.npy". Its a good idea to put them both inside a folder on your computer and name that folder after the hardware you modeled and the date you made the model or other details (easier reference if you make multiple versions). 12- Download the NeuralAmpModeler.vst3/AU using the installer and put it in your VST3 foldergithub.com/sdatkinson/NeuralAmpModelerPlugin/releases13- Start up your DAW and load up NAM Snapshot (folder is called "Steve Atkinson" in your VST3 finder).14- Click the "Choose Model" button on the GUI and find the folder with your config.json and weights.npy files.15- Add an IR after the NAM Snapshot plugin16- EnjoyIf you want to adjust the epochs or the number of channelsrun(epochs=X, stage_1_channels=Y)Where:X = 100 for quick and decently accurateX = 1000 for slow and very accurateY = 12 for lightweight VST3 CPU cost but less articulateY = 16 for typical kinda heavy CPU cost (this is the default)Y = 20 for very heavy CPU cost but more articulate
AKAI MIDIMIX - mapping multiple banks on Ableton using LoopMIDI and M4L Jason Zdora 2025-01-01 | Normally you only get one bank. This gives you 15 banks.\Maxforlive MIDI device that allows you to MIDI map what your MIDI tracks output should point to:maxforlive.com/library/device/9019/set-output-channel-midi-device-midi-map00-Set your Akai MIDIMix to chanel 160-Enable Track and Remote tickbox (for input only) on your physical hardware in Ableton MIDi settings1-Create an entry in LoopMIDI with an obvious "loopback" name2-Enable Track and Remote for input AND output of that "loopback" entry inside of Ableton MIDI settings3-Add that M4L device to a MIDI channel, group it and add an empty parallel channel so MIDI will pass through to whatever output you assign it to4-set up a Macro control to map to the MIDI output channel selector on the M4L device5-Set up snapshots that point to each specific channel you want to map to6-Now DISABLE REMOTE on the hardware MIDI device on Ableton MIDI settings7-manually select the snapshot you want to map for (the midi channel you want to use for that "page" of your hardware device)8-do your midi mappings and check to see if they are listening to the right assigned channel or not9-when done, re-enable "remote" for your hardware so you can regain the ability to select the snapshots that change your MIDI output channelThe Live set I used in the video, the AKAI MIDImix Editor settings, and a link to the M4L device:drive.google.com/file/d/1yrEFbu00xTw8Z0XFtvfBhUchRgMrmgyy/view?usp=drive_link
Beelink SER9 - ASIO audio latency benchmark test with NAMs at 48khz 32 samples - NO CLICKS Jason Zdora 2024-12-25 | I genuinely cant believe how well this is running. Beelink SER9 AI Mini PC, AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370(up to 5.1GHz) 12C/24T, Mini ComputerSome basic tweaks: Removed Defender (ionuttbara - windows-defender-remover)Disabled updates, typical bloat removal (Winaero Tweaker, Autoruns)Havent done any Core Affinity stuff yet. And still this thing is running like a champion. Audio interface is UAD X4 (yes it handles Thunderbolt!) with a Focusrite 18i16 running in standalone, attached to the X4 via ADAT for extra input/output. My mic is coming from Ch4 of the Focusrite through the video. Im running Neural Amp Modeler as my "benchmark" plugin since its so heavy on the CPU. This thing is handling 12 instances of NAM like its nothing. And at a 32 sample buffer which is honestly amazing.
Making your own Ableton Drum Rack from VSTi drums Jason Zdora 2024-12-08 | Making your own portable Drum Rack pads with round robins and velocity layers!You can add FX and all kinds of fun stuff and it condences down to basic samples which are super-low CPU and can be used on a crappy PC with zero latency.
Control UAD Console from inside Ableton Live with GROUND CONTROL M4L device Jason Zdora 2024-11-30 | This Max for Live device allows you to control (AND AUTOMATE!!!) plugins in the UAD Console Insert slots from inside Ableton Live. Opens up so many new workflows for live and production. This seriously makes Console so much more accessible and useful. Ground Control device (not an affiliate link):elisabethhomeland.gumroad.com/l/yjyhda?layout=profileWell worth the 50 bucks when you see what it can do for workflow.
DJI Goggles 3 Real View fisheye mod for better FOV? Jason Zdora 2024-04-17 | Just testing this out. I noticed ONLY the right "Real View" camera was functioning. I added a cell phone fisheye lense to the front and I can see way more of my surroundings. I think I might find a way to fix this lense onto the goggles in some rational manner. Lens on Amazon (~13 bucks)amazon.com/dp/B0B56W75SC
Two Notes Genome update - less CPU in mono Jason Zdora 2024-03-30 | Two Notes - Genome - Guitar Suite update! Very cool to see them listening and responding to the community.Go here and scroll down to "My Software" to download the latest version of Genome:two-notes.com/en/my-two-notes/?section=software
Ableton Convolution IR maker - EASY MODE Jason Zdora 2024-03-23 | This is an AWESOME M4L device but difficult/quirky to setup and route. I made a simple FX group device with Macro Variation buttons that make the workflow very simple and intuitive. I hope Ableton sees this and decides to redo the device to incorporate this workflow!!! ITS WAY EASIER THIS WAY THAN THE WORKFLOW IN YOUR TUTORIAL!! Also, If Ableton are reading this... please update the Convolution M4L kit to match the "new" version that comes in the Essentials pack. Max for Live Essentials download (you need Live Suite to use this):ableton.com/en/packs/max-live-essentialsDownload for the device and the Live set here:drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DQzw2IU9t_xv9GUVt_0snJh2MnJ3qav8?usp=drive_link
DJI Mini 4 Pro - RC2 wireless 2nd monitor Jason Zdora 2024-01-31 | Easiest system I could figure out so far. If you are getting the black screen with QR code: Its been found that starting up the RC2 too fast causes the problem. Press the power button once, wait 2 or 3 seconds, then press and hold the power button. If that doesnt work, just try restarting it again while leaving the dongle plugged in.EDIT! Typo at the end of the video @.4:35The screens last about 3 hours, not 6 hours (while on 100% brightness) The battery on the RC2 lasts about 1.5 to 2hrs while drone is in use (in my experience)The batteries that power the HDMI receivers last for 6 hours. Sorry for the mistake. Mouse pocket to hold battery pack:amazon.com/gp/product/B0BNBBHCDDBattery powered monitor - ASUS MB16AHP:amazon.com/gp/product/B07TSQFD7XWireless USB-C transmitter/receiverAmazon: amazon.com/gp/product/B0CGZM5FXVAliExpress (cheaper, longer wait): aliexpress.us/item/3256806045215159.htmlMicro HDMI to full HDMI u-turn piece:amazon.com/gp/product/B0C3TF793LBattery pack:amazon.com/gp/product/B09QCXR8D4
Intel Celeron J4125 Mini Computer running Neural Amp Modeler! Jason Zdora 2023-12-07 | Runs 1 instance of a "standard" NAM at 32 samples!!!Runs 2 instances of "standard" NAM's at 128 samples (not sure if Im doing it wrong... was expecting 64 samples). Still frickin cool!!This is the one I got for ~$250 with the coupon and after taxes (not an affiliate link):amazon.com/dp/B0CJLBLN4JSome test results after completely gimping Windows (autoruns in safe mode, killed defender and some other stuff I dont need):True round-trip latency (Ill make a video on how to do this sometime maybe):311 samples @ 64 with FX chain OFF334 samples @ 64 with FX chain ON (~7ms)490 samples @ 128 with FX chain OFF502 samples @ 128 with FX chain ON (~10.5ms)Battery tests:82 minutes with screen on the whole time and running 2 NAMs wth FX 113 minutes with the screen shut off with the same signal chain
How to record a LOOPBACK with UAD Virtual Channels on Windows Jason Zdora 2023-11-06 | Matt made a video for how to do this with Apple:youtu.be/ss_HzIzstpA?si=-09iFjr1BQpwjOrlSo I decided to show how to do it with Windows. Go say hi to Matt and watch his awesome collection of "how to" videos for UAD Apollo. Great stuff!
Youtube Premium Music not so Premium Jason Zdora 2023-10-24 | Odd to see the audio for Youtube Music having that 16khz cuttoff. I chose these songs in particular because theyre very popular albums and Youtube SHOULD have the full PCM versions. Youtube Premium Music should be FLAC or PCM or WAV (some kinda lossless) for the money. Youtube also seems a bit brighter than Amazon. Im going to assume that the Amazon version is correct, considering the results of the spectral analysis.
Bertom Denoiser Classic - AWESOME guitar DI cleaner plugin Jason Zdora 2023-10-15 | Get rid of awful computer interference noises whithout GATING your sustained notes and subtle playing. bertomaudio.com/denoiser-classic.htmlIts "pay what you want" so you can put "0" in the checkout price field and get it for free! Or if youre a champion, you can pay the developer some well deserved money for making this amazing plugin!
CAB LAB 4 - Fractal Audio VST3 plugin demo Jason Zdora 2023-10-12 | This thing seriously rules. And its FREE!!!fractalaudio.com/cab-lab-4This is a DAW demo and has nothing to do with using Cab Lab for its intended purpose with other Fractal hardware.How to export your own .wav IRs out of Cab Lab (or any other cabinet plugin):youtube.com/watch?v=a0kouHUz0YQDirac spikes:drive.google.com/file/d/1APa8iJMnr4LNwg7z8MmQfLBYdkR6q5zF/view?usp=sharing
How to make Impulse Responses from guitar cabinet plugins FOR FREE on REAPER Jason Zdora 2023-07-30 | How to extract an IR from your guitar amp sim suite plugins using REAPER.Reaper changed the settings for the fade-in. To disable fade-in go to: Project - Item Fade Defaults 1- set default fade-in/fade-out to zero2- uncheck "record media items - Fade-in/fade-outSingle-sample IRs (Dirac Spike files): drive.google.com/file/d/1APa8iJMnr4LNwg7z8MmQfLBYdkR6q5zF/view?usp=drive_linkAnd if youre feeling courageous and you use JS scripts in Reaper, this guy built a script that lets you do all of this in one click:forum.cockos.com/showthread.php?t=234517(re-upload with better quality audio)
Davinci Resolve AAC 192 SUCKS Jason Zdora 2023-07-30 | The Davinci Resolve "Youtube" preset export format uses MP4 which only allows you to select AAC 192kbps as the audio codec. I show an example of the high frequencies sounding bad with this audio codec. I then show an example of using Quicktime format with 24bit PCM audio to show how the audio is supposed to sound. I thought I was hearing things but I analyzed it and now I cant un-hear the warbly high end. This sucks, especially for an "audio" centered Youtube channel. WTF, Davinci??Its kinda ridiculous that licensing or whatever is to blame for MP4 being tied to AAC 192 only.
Melda MAGC is a FREE auto-gain compensation plugin Jason Zdora 2023-06-24 | Basic how-to for MAGC. I couldn't find a decent video explaining how this plugin works so here ya go.meldaproduction.com/MAGCFound a video for how to do this in Reaper:youtu.be/4C-3cS0AQZs
NAM Output.wav - how to use Audacity to edit your training audio - easy and precice Jason Zdora 2023-04-07 | Using Audacity to perfectly edit the sample length of your Output.wav file. Ive seen a few folks have issues with training their NAM models due to having incorrect sample lengths on their Output.wav versus their V1_1_1.wav files. Both of these files need to be the EXACT same length. Using Audacity, it is easy to compare both files and export a perfect Output.wav file. Bonus: Might as well also normalize it while youre at it! Normalizing affects how loud your NAM model will be. It doesnt affect the tonality and doesnt affect training. Its just a good practice in order to standardize your models volumes so they are all the same volume when you change from one model to another. Other bonus: while youre training, if your ESR score is already really low and not improving after a couple hundred Epochs, you can perform a "graceful shutdown" of the training process by selecting the Anaconda GUI and hitting CTRL+C on your keyboard.
How to install NAM Training GUI locally on your PC Jason Zdora 2023-03-08 | Step by step instructions for folks who arent total nerds.Instructions:docs.google.com/document/d/1C_qFRqCvC7rP1N-qmNPZfyZ649Yisz_BFlYPgc7G9QAJust follow along with the document and the video and you should be all set. If you have any questions, please feel free to post them in the Facebook group:facebook.com/groups/5669559883092788Get the NAM plugin (VST3/AU) here:github.com/sdatkinson/NeuralAmpModelerPlugin/releases(scroll down to "assets")
NAM (Neural Amp Modeler) - BOSS HM2 - quick demo Jason Zdora 2023-03-04 | Im soloing between the real HM2 and the NAM version while listening to a DI track. Get the NAM VST/AU here (scroll down to "Assets"):github.com/sdatkinson/NeuralAmpModelerPlugin/releasesDownload my BOSS HM-2 NAM model: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JDmjFtV24LtXUbiDf585JpegZ2C5kMWsCheck out A TON of other awesome models here (theyre all FREE!!!):facebook.com/groups/5669559883092788/posts/5719904718058304How do make your own digital copies of your own gear (easy mode):youtu.be/lrvuODtk9W0
Windows and DAW audio into OBS - Easiest method yet!!! Jason Zdora 2022-12-25 | Easy method for getting audio into OBSsonobus.net/index.html1- create a SILENT audio file (or download mine):drive.google.com/file/d/1z179-8inJ6ZRFwfjkmvD1VoD0aizKfZM/view?usp=share_link2- on OBS - Create Media Source (use the silent audio file)3- add a Filter to the Media Source (VST 2.x Plug-in)4- choose SonoBus as the plugin for that OBS Filter5- click "Open Plug-in Interface" to view SonoBus GUI6- on SonoBus GUI - click "Connect" 7- create a Group Name and a Display Name8- click "Connect to Group"9- start up the SonoBus Windows desktop application10 - click "Connect" on SonoBus GUI for Windows11 - create a Group Name and a Display Name***use the same Group Name as the one in OBS***12 - click "Connect to Group"13 - Play some audio from windows (Youtube, Audacity, etc.) or your DAW to verify that the audio is registering inside the OBS Media SourceIf you want to use another instance of SonoBus with your DAW,make sure you MUTE ALL USERS on the DAW and Windows instances of SonoBus (bottom-left 2 peoples heads icon) otherwise you will get feedback. DO NOT mute all users on the OBS instance of SonoBus.
How to route UAD Console AUX channels into your DAW Jason Zdora 2022-12-08 | Whatever channels you use as inputs on I/O Matrix in UAD Console, you have to use the exact same numbered inputs in your DAW. Thats the easiest way to say it.
UAD Multiple Monitors with MIDI control and Plugins Jason Zdora 2022-12-07 | How to create multiple ALT outputs in UAD Console with independent fader control. This gives you the ability to switch between 4 or more sets of speakers as the Master Output of your Apollo. Can be done with just your mouse, the I/O Matrix page and Console but this works especially well with the 3rd party UA Midi Control software made by Radu Antonio Varga. raduvarga.com/software/ua-midi-controlBasic premise: Whatever is assigned to I/O Matrix OUTPUTS 1 and 2 will always be considered your main output and any computer audio will always be routed to outputs 1/2. You can assign Virtual Channels to these outputs and then route those Virtual Channels to physical outputs in order to use those physical outputs for a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc... set of speakers (only limited by the number of Virtual Channels and Physical Outputs of your rig). The fader on that Virtual Channel works just like an independent Master Volume for those speakers! For larger Apollo devices, routing the output of a Virtual Channel to a physical output can be done directly on the Channel level but for smaller devices (twin, x4) you can utilize the Cue Outputs and set their source to CUE and then set Mirror To Output as a pair of physical outputs. +Put your X16 (or whatever device you want to utilize the physical analog outputs with your studio monitors) as your primary device and the X4 as the secondary. This is important if you want to have this many faders and still have access to the ins and outs of the X4 on your desk. This also gives you 2 extra outputs on the X4 (monitor outputs are not used and can be repurposed in your DAW - headphone amp, maybe?).Change the I/O Matrix output 1&2 to any pairs of Virtual Outputs when you want to route the audio to a different set of Physical Outputs. Set the Virtual Channels to "link" on the Console and name that channel after the speakers youre going to send the audio to. Be sure to "Save As" your I/O Preset and name it with your routing scheme so it makes sense later on when you want to manually swap speakers with your mouse.For X16 you can route those Virtual Outputs to Physical Outputs on the X16. The fader for that Virtual Channel controls the volume of the physical output.For X4 you cannot route the Channel Faders of Virtual Channels to output to a Physical Output in the same manner as you can with the X16 so instead you have to utilize the Cue Fader on that Virtual Channel. Cue 3 and 4 are free to use since you are only using Cue 1 and 2 for headphones. Set that Cue to listen to its own Cue Source (and not the MIX Source) and then set the Mirror to Output to a pair of Physical Outputs on the X16. The Cue Fader in the Sends area of the Virtual Channel will control the volume of the Physical Outputs assigned to that Cue's Mirror to Output.+With those audio routes saved as individual I/O Presets, you can now set up your MIDI controller with UA MIDI Control.Set up your MIDI Controller with unique CC or Note values for each button/knob. Doesnt really matter what they are, so long as each one is unique. Set buttons to invoke each I/O Preset. Set faders to control volume output for each Physical Output.This is the UA MIDI Control setup:Paths for each parameterI/O Presets:Device = EXTRA (scroll all the way down to the bottom)Section = I/O PresetsClick on one of your I/O Presets, click "Start" in the MIDI MAPPING section at the top of the GUI, press one of your MIDI buttonsDo this for all I/O Presets.Master Monitor knob:Device = x16Channel = MONITORSection = MonitoringParameter = VolumeUse a slider (usually the one below the button you selected to load this I/O preset) with the "Start" button on MIDI MAPPINGVirtual Channels for the x16:Device = x16Channel = Virtual pair 1/2, 3/4, etc... (or if you named the Virtual channel, you will find that name here)Section = MonitoringParameter = VolumeUse a slider (usually the one below the button you selected to load this I/O preset) with the "Start" button on MIDI MAPPINGVirtual Channels for the X4 (utilizing the unused Cue Source and Mirror To Output):Device = x4Channel = Virtual pair as described aboveSection = Send - CUE (use the correct corresponding CUE)Parameter = GainUse a slider (usually the one below the button you selected to load this I/O preset) with the "Start" button on MIDI MAPPINGBe sure to save your Preset on UA Midi Control (hit the little drop down arrow after the word "Preset" on the GUI).
Guitar Tone Copy Machine Jason Zdora 2022-11-07 | How to make Impulse Responses based on a guitar recording using Melda MFreeformEqualizer. meldaproduction.com/MFreeformEqualizerIts on sale right now for $24!!!This is a very simplified workflow for how I make JZIR Impulse Responses. I hope this helps others to make their own IRs!Let me know if you have any questions!Link to the IRs I made in this video:drive.google.com/file/d/14XsgXC5HHwXzJlb9kl5hdSdnFBHifbr-/view?usp=share_linkLink to my Albeton 11 Project for this video:drive.google.com/file/d/1AAEbsh1ABKbgm6_NGn2iJPMs8UU2oXo6/view?usp=share_link
DAW to OBS EASY METHOD Jason Zdora 2022-05-19 | This is the easiest and most fool-proof method for getting DAW audio into OBS. No need for Virtual Audio Cables or messing around with your Windows sound settings. Just follow these steps for instant, easy audio from your DAW to OBS. Plugins:https://www.reaper.fm/reaplugs/Download: ReaPlugs VST v2.36 64-bit (January 2 2016) OBS plugin locations: put reastream-standalone.dll in one of these folders:ProgramFiles\Steinberg\VstPlugins\ProgramFiles\Common Files\Steinberg/Shared Components\ProgramFiles\Common Files\VST2\ProgramFiles\Common Files\VSTPlugins\ProgramFiles\VSTPlugins\ALSO put reastream-standalone.dll in a folder where your DAW can see it. Make sure reastream-standalone.dll is in BOTH places (if needed).If you want to add in other elements like Skype, you will need to use a more complciated method. Video for that method here:youtube.com/watch?v=jcN3s0eqaCs
Gain staging when creating Captures with the Quad Cortex Jason Zdora 2022-02-08 | Gain staging when creating Captures with the Quad CortexPart 3 in a series Im making about how to use your audio interface and DAW to create Captures on the Quad Cortex. This video explores gain staging and how to get your signal to sound perfect from front to back, making your Captures consistent and awesome sounding. Download the Live Set (v11.1 only) and the IR here:drive.google.com/file/d/1WxsZ9QbXjivLgbGD7UO1OUOCP_BUx_B3/view?usp=sharingDownload my Gain Test 1 preset here:neuraldsp.com/cloud/p/3cab63ac-9d06-4868-b745-5000c27cfad4Ceres DawSauce 1 Capture:neuraldsp.com/cloud/p/7e80e31f-a162-48e6-a307-cf6fe929af83Ceres DawSauce 2 Capture:neuraldsp.com/cloud/p/ec5b41f0-0526-4c0a-8886-7e6c8954ded2
Capturing hardware and plugins with the Quad Cortex and your DAW Jason Zdora 2022-01-16 | Capturing hardware and plugins with the Quad Cortex and your DAWThis is part 2 in a series Im making about how to use your audio interface and DAW to create Captures on the Quad Cortex. This video is meant to help people get into making Captures with an standardized template that clears up a lot of confusion and allows you to spend time making an awesome tone with no messing around. Enjoy making excellent Captures!You can download the Ableton Live set here:drive.google.com/file/d/1ahuVNV7quKwvt6By3so25TlEFMpwhJlc/view?usp=sharing"JZ gain test 1" Quad Cortex preset:neuraldsp.com/cloud/p/3cab63ac-9d06-4868-b745-5000c27cfad4"JZ KSR Vesta Rhythm DAWsauce" Capture:neuraldsp.com/cloud/p/ed27cb9d-7c19-4adc-be45-976b7c9e0612"JZ KSR Vesta Lead DAWSauce" Capture:neuraldsp.com/cloud/p/b118b53e-965c-4753-ba04-296e86c070ffTo get the IR that I used in the video, download the demo for the Will Putney JST amp sim and you will get a couple folders of some pretty good IRs. The one you are looking for is called "05 Ascendants IR" and it will be located in Documents\STL\Tonality\Will Putney\IRs\3 Album Guitar Tones IRs(I actually included this specific IR in my zip file with the Ableton set because I guess they dont sell that amp sim anymore?)
Capturing plugin chains with the Quad Cortex Jason Zdora 2022-01-14 | This is the first video in a series I will be making about how to use your audio interface and DAW to create Captures on the Quad Cortex. This video is meant to help people get into making Captures with an standardized template that clears up a lot of confusion and allows you to spend time making an awesome tone with no messing around. Enjoy making excellent Captures!You can download the Ableton Live set here:drive.google.com/file/d/1ZxUS2DDlWThHHQ_Yp9KgHyz1kGddaLAx/view?usp=sharing"JZ gain test 1" Quad Cortex preset:neuraldsp.com/cloud/p/3cab63ac-9d06-4868-b745-5000c27cfad4"JZ Go2" Capture:neuraldsp.com/cloud/p/95864dea-819a-42bd-95a2-14c9abe2a310To get the IR that I used in the video, download the demo for the Will Putney JST amp sim and you will get a couple folders of some pretty good IRs. The one you are looking for is called "05 Ascendants IR" and it will be located in Documents\STL\Tonality\Will Putney\IRs\3 Album Guitar Tones IRsjoeysturgistones.com/collections/toneforge
BERTOM DENOISER is an awesome free multiband gate for guitars and vocals Jason Zdora 2021-06-07 | Bertom Denoiser and other cool plugins:bertomaudio.comIts donationware so throw them a couple bucks if you can! Its super worth it to support developers with this level of skill and this business model!!!My Impulse Responses:gumroad.com/jzirFacebook group (will be posting demos and announcing new IR packs):facebook.com/JZIR.ImpulseResponses
How to use your DAW and OBS with Skype Zoom OBSninja Jason Zdora 2021-05-15 | Front to back walkthrough of how to set up audio and video for Skype, Zoom and OBSninja utilizing your DAW and Windows audio. Full detailed instructions/notes:Wrote all of this out for a video Im going to make soon on how to get DAW and Windows audio into OBS then get OBS audio and video into Skype/Zoom/OBS.ninja (video conferencing software)Figured Id post it here in case anyone is nerdy enough to read it. Also so I have a backup if I somehow lose it or forget the steps some day.Programs you will need-Your DAW-OBS-Skype/Zoom/OBS.Ninja/ other video conferencing software-Reaper ReaPlugs VST FX Suite - ReaStream Standalone Install the .dll file in Program Files/VST Plugins (and if needed) copy that .dll into the plugin folder specified by your DAW-VB Audio - Virtual Cableinstalls itself, shows up in Windows Audio settings. No special setup needed here.------------------------------------------Windows Audio Setup1- Right-click your speaker icon on the bottom right-hand side of your computer (in the windows toolbar)2- Select "Open Sound Settings"3- On the Sound Settings page, look on the far right and select "Sound Control Panel"Disable and hide everything else except for:PLAYBACK TABSpeakers (your sound card) - set to Default DeviceCABLE Input - enabled but NOT set to Default DeviceRECORDING TABStereo Mix - enabled but NOT set to Default DeviceCABLE Output - set to Default Device------------------------------------------OBS Audio SetupFile/ Settings/ Audio/ Advanced/ Monitoring Device = CABLE Input (VB-Audio Virtual Cable)Leave everything in "Global Audio Devices" DISABLEDAdd these Sources to your ScenesTo get your DAW audio into OBS:Add Source/ Audio Input Capture - set to "default"Right click/ Filters/ add "VST 2.x Plug-in"Select "reastream-standalone"Leave it in its default state but if you want to check its settings/parameters:Select "Open Plug-in Interface"Parameters should be:Identifier = defaultEnabled = checkedReceive audio/MIDI = checkedTo get Windows/Browser audio into OBS:Add Source/ Audio Output Capture - set to "Speakers" so it only captures windows audio and doesnt duplicate your vocal.Protip: make a scene with both of these then NEST this scene into your other functional scenes. This way you dont have to add both of them to every scene, just add the single "audio" Scene as a nested scene. If you dont understand this, just ignore it and repeat the steps above for every new scene you create.-------------------------------------------DAW Audio Setup (Ableton for me)Options/ Preferences/ Audio/ Audio Device = ASIOAudio Device = Your Soundcard-Set your Audio Buffer size low (512 or lower if possible without audio crackles)-Disable "Delay Compensation" or select "Reduce Latency When Monitoring" for low latency microphone audio-Plug your microphone and instruments into your soundcard, create inputs on your DAW and mix these to your liking. (add plugins like Bertom Denoiser, Compressor, EQ, etc.)-Add the ReaPlugs VST Plugin "reastream-standalone" to the Master Output at the end of its signal chain. You need to change some parameters on the plugin so that it "sends" audio to the other reastream-standalone plugin thats inside OBSreastream-standalone Settings:Identifier = defaultEnabled = checkedSend audio/MIDI = checkedSet to *local broadcastRemember that your Master Fader does NOT control the volume of your DAW inside OBS. Leave your Master Fader at 0db so you know exactly how loud your audio is going to be inside OBS/Zoom/Skype/etc. Protip: Add a gain control directly before reastream-standalone OR group all of your audio channels into a single bus, send that bus to the Master and use that fader as your pseudo master fader. This gives you control over how loud your entire DAW is on the other applications. ----------------------------------------Skype/Zoom/OBS.Ninja Audio SetupCamera = OBS-Camera Dont forget to select "Start Virtual Camera" on OBS Controls (bottom right on OBS GUI)Microphone = CABLE Output (VB-Audio Virtual Cable)Speaker = Same as System (zoom) / Default Communication Device (Skype)
How to use audio plugins for normal web browsing with no DAW FOR FREE Jason Zdora 2021-02-27 | Niall Moody Pedalboard2http://www.niallmoody.com/apps/pedalboard2?fbclid=IwAR1CRewiWNkVD2BEQg4PUUMFw5J4_dYfRRTBJF2Pmw7SUa5Jm1wh38lHHUMODEUS ASIO Link Prohttps://give.academy/downloads/2018/03/03/ODeusASIOLinkPro/?fbclid=IwAR2RyG1KjNqrhdZLyOyTrTZqLnok4D7Se8Jh7O0xMfRDtWDpUujPHObHHcI
How to route uninterrupted vocals for livestream guests while you demo stuff inside Ableton Jason Zdora 2020-12-25 | How to maintain steady vocal levels for yourself and your guests while you do whatever you want inside of Ableton. My Ableton device (place it on your master)drive.google.com/file/d/17X_dnTwLgvaychCatYAWQ-0AwyvQ5xmE/view?usp=sharingBertom DeNoiser:bertomaudio.com/denoiser.html
Melda MCabinetMB is my favorite IR mixer Jason Zdora 2020-10-20 | Thanks to the 14.1 update, MCabinetMB can now export an IR from the master output. This allows you to work inside MCabinetMB with up to 6IR files (or 6 folders of IRs!), add EQ, adjust resonance, tweak individually and mix into a single awesome IR that can be exported for use in any way you prefer! The "profile smoothing" and other features of this plugin with the new ability to export from the master output make this my favorite IR loader/editor as of today. Amazing work as always, Melda!!
Voxengo TEOTE vs SoundTheory Gullfoss Jason Zdora 2020-10-17 | Quick shootout between the brand new Voxengo TEOTE and SoundTheory Gullfoss. Seem to be very similar on the surface but TEOTE offers some control over dynamics.
Ableton into OBS with Voxengo Recorder via JBridge for Focusrite Gen2 soundcard on Windows 10 Jason Zdora 2020-08-08 | From my experience, Focusrite soundcards have issues with other solutions like ASIOforOBS or ReaStream. Finally got OBS to hear my Ableton audio with Voxengo Recorder. Use whatever sample rate and bit depth you like inside Ableton. No need to match it up with the 48khz/16bit that OBS uses. There is one more step: getting the video and the audio synced up. You will have to enter a negative integer into the Advanced Settings menu for the audio channel (little gear on the mixer). Its going to be something like -60. There are demo's that show you how to do this but you can also just use an 808 hihat and check your audio transient vs your Ableton fader display. Use a video editing software to measure the difference on a video you export out of OBS. Make an adjustment to the OBS Advanced Settings, re-record that 808 hat, check it again, re-adjust... until you got it down.voxengo.com/product/recorderjstuff.wordpress.com/jbridgePlus a quick demo on some other fun things I'll be making videos about soon.
BOZ The Wall vs AOM Invisible Limiter and G2 Limiter Jason Zdora 2020-07-16 | Quick shootout with drum breaks. Not scientific in any way, just wanted to show how BOZ is on par with more expensive limiters and excels when pushed into the -12db range.
Los Crudos at Daily Plaza on July 17th, 1993 (improved audio) Jason Zdora 2020-03-29 | Chicago hardcore punk legends, Los Crudos, playing outside the Daily Center in downtown Chicago in the summer of 1993. This was a punk show booked by Rich Zupkis (soutsiderich). It was uploaded by someone else but the audio had a terrible noise to it, probably happened when transfering the handcam to digital. I cleaned it up as best I could. Still not perfect but I think its much better.
ELI AROUSOR vs UAD Distressor on drum loops Jason Zdora 2020-02-15 | Simple play around with both compressors with some drum loops. Not meant to be scientific at all, though I tried to match them as best I could.
How to batch resave in Kontakt Jason Zdora 2019-11-29 | someone else made this video for me. This is how you get a 3rd party library to load correctly every time without issue and without needing to redo stuff every single time you try to load it.You can also create snapshots of settings you make, to kind of make your own presets:insessionaudio.com/use-kontakts-snapshots-to-undo-and-store-patch-variations/?fbclid=IwAR1Zu47bro0Y_bK0zCbiOwsmkRkGM9YsaK4AnfdeC7QFNfkelsR--LIOFqU
Highest in the room (half hour drone version) Jason Zdora 2019-10-21 | Travis Scott song slowed down to 10% using Photosound Spiral
Kush Clairphonic VS Acustica Diamond 3 VS FabFilter ProQ3 Jason Zdora 2019-10-17 | Very unscientific messing around with three high end EQ's. Picked some random songs and played with the controls on these EQs. Tried to control the gain staging but wasnt paying very close attention. Thew this together quickly to help a friend. Not meant to be a "pro review" in any way.
CLAS vs CLONES Jason Zdora 2019-09-26 | CLAS is a very crisp (not harsh), clean "exciter" plugin thats been lost to time. It was made by an indy developer called Refined Audiometrics. I found the guys notes on it and I built my own version in Ableton. A friend also threw together a quick clone in Synthedit. Here is a video comparison of all three. Download links here:The CLAS notes (and a link to a 30 day trial-ware 32bit version of CLAS!): web.archive.org/web/20090201183411/http://refinedaudiometrics.com/products-clas.shtmlMy take on it (with some extra doo-dads):drive.google.com/open?id=1iIUgtGOckTdFQKIfxcWbIblrc9f74KhE
Zdora 1978 vs Rusty Box vs DP-3X bass preamp comparison Jason Zdora 2019-05-21 | Use headphones or nice monitors, if you got em.Demonstrating the differences between the Zdora 1978 bass preamp, the Tronographic Rusty Box and the Tech21 DP-X3. This is just a quick A/B/C comparison to show how the gain structures are different between my preamp and the RB and how the bass sound is different between my preamp and the DP-3X.This is just a prototype of my preamp in pedal form. Still working on some changes to the circuit layout and the custom enclosure. I will post videos of that as things progress.
Dödmaskin II by Pepers Pedals Jason Zdora 2018-06-25 | Pepers' Pedals presents: Dödsmaskin IIWith a B3K inspired preamp and HM2 inspired EQ, this pedal combines an excellent distortion and clean blend with a very well known EQ arrangement voiced slightly wider for bass guitarPepers' Pedal Facebookfacebook.com/PepersPedalsPedal is $220 USD + Shipping ordered via facebook
Wormrot @ Reggies 05/30/18 Jason Zdora 2018-05-31 | The greatest grind band from Singapore (and pretty much one of the greatest grind bands anywhere). First 10 minutes of their set at Reggies in Chicago. Audio is pretty much shit. Cell phones, ya know?
1978 bass preamp demo 04/13/18 Jason Zdora 2018-04-14 | Here is my 1978 bass preamp. A clone of a Traynor TS-120B with more bass frequencies added to the EQ, an adjustable boost and a push/pull switch to change the frequencies effected by the bass knob. New models are available and I will be making more in the future. Please get a hold of me at Jason.zdora@gmail.com**UPDATE**New models are available! Now with professionally made PCB, anodized faceplate and other goodies. New video coming soon. New version is $500. Only 20 being made. Sold on a first come, first served basis. I will put you on a list and will notify you when I have made your preamp. No cash up front.
Weekend Nachos 01-14-17 (last 10 mins of last show) Jason Zdora 2017-01-16 | Great end for a fucking awesome band. Love you dudes.
HWC practice 2016 Jason Zdora 2016-12-13 | Sell em all, Ride the limo and Master of profits. 360 video. Enjoy!
