How to setup Stream Deck+ Plus to control Universal Audio Console software via MIDI

Summary

In this tutorial, Gabe Castro, a video game composer, shares his experience with the Stream Deck 2 Plus, a customizable control panel. He explains how he set it up to control Logic Pro for music production and Universal Audio Console software for monitoring purposes. Gabe walks through the process of installing the Stream Deck software and the UA MIDI Control plugin, configuring MIDI settings, and mapping the Stream Deck knobs to control volume, mute, and input gain. His hands-on guide offers a practical approach for those looking to integrate the Stream Deck into their audio production workflow, showcasing the device's potential to streamline control over various functions.

Takeaways

• 🎮 Gabe Castro is a composer who primarily works on video games.
• 📦 He recently received a Stream Deck with buttons and knobs, including the Steam Deck 2 Plus.
• 🔧 His goal is to use the Stream Deck to control Logic Pro for music production and Universal Audio Console for monitoring.
• 💡 The knobs on the Stream Deck can function as buttons, offering additional control options.
• 🖥️ Gabe is using macOS Catalina, which might be relevant for software compatibility.
• 📚 He suggests installing the Stream Deck software and UA MIDI Control, a freeware for controlling the console via MIDI.
• 🔄 The IAC (Input Accessory Component) driver is used to create a virtual MIDI port for the Stream Deck.
• 🎛️ The Stream Deck's knobs are programmed to control volume and mute functions on the Universal Audio Console.
• 🔄 Gabe demonstrates setting up MIDI control change and program change actions within the Stream Deck software.
• 🎙️ He also shows how to map a knob to control the input volume of a microphone on his podcast setup.
• 📝 Gabe emphasizes the importance of changing the MIDI channel for different knobs to avoid conflicts.

Q & A

Who is Gabe Castro?

Gabe Castro is a composer who primarily works on video games and related media.

What did Gabe Castro receive in the mail?

Gabe Castro received a Stream Deck with buttons and knobs, specifically a Stream Deck Two Plus, from Amazon.

What is unique about the knobs on the Stream Deck Two Plus?

The knobs on the Stream Deck Two Plus are unique because they function as both knobs and buttons.

What is Gabe Castro's purpose for getting the Stream Deck?

Gabe Castro's purpose for getting the Stream Deck is to control Logic Pro for music production and to control the monitoring of his Universal Audio console software.

What software does Gabe Castro use for music production?

Gabe Castro uses Logic Pro for his music production.

What is the name of the freeware software Gabe Castro installed for controlling the Universal Audio console?

Gabe Castro installed a piece of freeware software called 'UA MIDI Control' to control the Universal Audio console.

What is the issue with the physical distance between Gabe Castro and his Apollo console?

The issue is that the Apollo console is two feet away, which Gabe finds to be too much effort to reach and control.

What is the first step Gabe Castro takes to set up the Stream Deck?

The first step Gabe Castro takes is to install the Stream Deck software on his Mac OS Catalina.

What does Gabe Castro do to control the console via MIDI?

Gabe Castro uses the 'UA MIDI Control' software to control the console via MIDI.

What is the purpose of the MIDI plugin Gabe Castro installs on the Stream Deck?

The purpose of the MIDI plugin is to enable the Stream Deck to send MIDI messages to control various parameters on the Universal Audio console.

How does Gabe Castro set the MIDI destination for the Stream Deck?

Gabe Castro sets the MIDI destination by opening the Audio MIDI Setup, going to MIDI Studio, and configuring the IAC driver with a new bus named 'Stream Deck to UAD'.

What does Gabe Castro do to ensure the Stream Deck software recognizes the MIDI setup?

Gabe Castro quits and reopens the Stream Deck software to refresh it and recognize the newly configured MIDI ports.

How does Gabe Castro map the Stream Deck knob to control the console volume?

Gabe Castro maps the Stream Deck knob by setting it to control change in the Stream Deck software and then using the 'UA MIDI Control' software to learn the MIDI messages from the knob.

What additional control does Gabe Castro want to implement with the Stream Deck?

Gabe Castro wants to implement control for muting and input volume adjustment using the Stream Deck knobs.

How does Gabe Castro differentiate the MIDI channels for different functions on the Stream Deck?

Gabe Castro differentiates the MIDI channels by changing the channel setting in the Stream Deck software for each knob to control different functions.

What podcast does Gabe Castro mention that he is a part of?

Gabe Castro mentions that he is a part of a live podcast called 'The Chicken Coop' with Brent Weinbach and Laura Weinbach.

What is Gabe Castro's final statement regarding his tutorial?

Gabe Castro's final statement is that this is his first and probably only tutorial, and he humorously advises not to subscribe or like because he won't be making more videos.