Vespers Live Performance Setup with Ableton Live 8

[vincentjanse]

WTF a electrical flute what will they think of next

[MrDjwubwub]

DAAAAAAAAAAAMN!!! This set-up is amazing dude!

I don't have any hardware yet myself, but I use fl studio, reason, and ableton so far, I hope to get the APC 40 and maschine pretty soon! :D

[HighGradeCT]

MAD usage of gadgets bro! Big Up! I started a year ago with only a macbookpro13" and a nano korg :))) I wont have a problem if I get where you@ in 6 more!!

[Saydiil]

I'm so impressed by all of that!

Think I'm gonna save my money to start buying some equipment^^

I wanted to buy the Kaoss pad 3 first and maybe a microphone (either a microphone for beatboxing or for my sax)

Thats gonna be a huge investment ._.

[DAEProducers]

that rocked

[BraveRobot3]

How do you hook up a Akai EV400, Apc 40, soundcard and the Kaoss pad to only one computer? I have a Macbook(running Ableton 8), Fast Track ultra M-Audio card and the Apc 40 and I would love to put my Axiom25 into the mix. I only have two USB ports on my Mac though.

[stcandrew]

I figured it out thanks anyways im subscribing. More ewi stuff pleasee :)

[stcandrew]

@DJVespers How do you setup that wobble base with breath pressure in ableton alone?

[dalmeidamusic]

Hey man, the ewi samplers are killing... =). What is you ewi effects gear, and the pedal gear? Peace F.

[djhimmu]

Akai Ev400 is freaky really and u know how to use it, to me its like rocket science

[flogbag]

Well done man. You've PWND it!

[DJCowboyX]

dude thanks for helping the people out, if you have a dream do not give up let DjVespers inspire you to do more. We all came here cause we love musik so go out and make some. A+!!!

[theplaidmustache]

dude. your going places. props

[CubedCircle]

DUDE YOU'RE AWESOME!!

[eggontoastman]

nice socks dude

[mikebarkski]

holy fuck that thing looks like one of those phaser rifles from star trek haha. cant wait for your set on texada!!

[bootr0s]

loloolol  do you perform in the mirror?

[RunningWithRitalin]

teach me the glitch stuff there at the end!

[Madsiboy1995]

Where the F*** did you learn all that? You're are serious good! - Which sax are you using by the way??

[SpaceCityJams]

this is out of control. puts my rig to shame haha

[djwestcore]

Skilled gearhead musician!

Love your performace style =)

[kmimHERE]

Another Liked!

[totitoFIN]

what sax???

[DJVespers]

@totitoFIN I'm confused, is that a question? LOL.

[totitoFIN]

@DJVespers you know.. what brand, model and so on. Still confused? :D

[RunningWithRitalin]

@DJVespers I think he meant what model sax do you have.... the eewee is the coolest thing ever though! I've seen one played live.

[mab1ro]

You had me subscribe when your said "in Vancouver" NICE! Im checking your soundcloud now!

[DJVespers]

@mab1ro Nice once. You live in Van too? Cheers.

[mab1ro]

@DJVespers Close man, I live on the Island, Victoria :) You're teachings are really high quality and packed with info!

[RobertCella]

@tykill: Dude, stay with it!!! Between the manual and all the youtube vids out there, you CAN and WILL make progress. Believe me, I'm a beginner too and it IS possible. Take it section by section....

@DJVespers: Love the tutorials and explanations.....and fantastic music!

[DJVespers]

@RobertCella Will do mate.  Cheers!

[tykill]

Man, seeing how much stuff you have and I just started learning abelton live and never done any DJing before kinda demotivates me knowing I have a loads and loads to learn.

[DJVespers]

@tykill You don't need ALL this gear. I've been building this up over 7 years ;) Just the basics are good. A MIDI controller, computer and Live. Cheers!

[ihasmario]

How do you map the air pressure from the EWI to velocity? I've got a 3000 and it controls the mod wheel universally at the moment.

[DJVespers]

@ihasmario Air / breath pressure actually maps to aftertouch by default. I just use the mod matrix in Sampler to respond to aftertouch. Cheers!

[ihasmario]

@DJVespers How do you make it so things respond to aftertouch like that in ableton?

[ihasmario]

@ihasmario Actually, I just managed to fix my synth module so it functions correctly and I am now able to configure midi from the unit and I can set breath to a few things (including volume) from there. :)

[nitepeople76]

great performance!! I love the way your mpd32 is set up with live effects, would love to see some live videos just on those!

[DJVespers]

@nitepeople76 Cheers mate! I take video suggestions from my subscribers, so feel free to sub and keep in touch. Cheers!

[realcoolking95]

XD lol, you made my day with how expressive you were when playing the EWI. LOL!

[DJVespers]

@realcoolking95 I really like it, what can I say?

[gnattychad]

Another quesion mate, in your midi preferences, how to you hook up the EWI?

[DJVespers]

@gnattychad I have the EWI coming in through the midi in on my MPD32 so I use activate track and remote on that port on the MPD32. Cheers!

[s0nkite]

Are those KRKs good for final mixing/mastering for electronic music?

[DJVespers]

@s0nkite I've never used them for mixing, actually, just jammin out in my live setup. I use Mackie HR824s for mixing. I feel the KRKs would be okay, but make sure you're using a sub with them because they're small. Cheers!

[s0nkite]

@DJVespers :) arent they the 8 inch woofer?

Anyway thanks!

[DJVespers]

@s0nkite These ones are 5", the Rockits also come in 8" too. I'd grab the 8's if I were you. 5" is too small without a sub. Cheers!

[getkristan]

I'm curious... is there anything you can do with the EWI that you can't do with a MIDI controller keyboard with a few mod wheels? (Obviously it looks better.. and that *does* count for a lot!)

[DJVespers]

@getkristan I feel you can. It sends out a variety of CC data that is very uniquely organized. The initial attack sets velocity, then breath pressure sets aftertouch, then bite pressure maps to pitch bend. I use all of these in Ableton's Sampler and use the modulations to control multiple parameters using the mod matrix.

[ellise01]

i know this sounds really bad but do you know of any cheaper alternatives to akai cos ive seen the ableton ones but just want to get one to know ill be happy using one if you get me so i dont wanna spend big money?

[AndyMaikel]

please can you write down the wireless and microphone items on the ultrasax and synt sax? tnxssss

[DJVespers]

@AndyMaikel The sax mic is an AMT Roam-1 Elite wireless system and the one for the EWI is an M-Audio Midair system. Cheers!

[kazinazakat]

thats pretty damn epic.

[VANAIGE]

Enjoyed your performance....quite right & quite nice.

It's very cool that everything is all digital....I think that the future of electronic music is having real time musicians, performing the trax....and you're right on the spot.

Congrats.

[ 0_o]

[DJVespers]

@VANAIGE Totally agreed. I think fusion is the future.

[gcnubian]

So, question... are you able to perform these sets in conjunction in a live context? Or do you use turntables in between Live sets? How do you put together a performance of 2 hours with just Ableton?

[DJVespers]

@gcnubian Yes, totally can perform them back to back. I only use Live, no CDJs or turntables. It take a lot of setup and practice to get it right though, and you have to watch your CPU usage on the laptop. Cheers!

[leakeg]

generally I would count using ableton live or whatever as a live performance. I mean, it's one up on DJ'ing, but there's still a lot of "and here's one I prepared earlier" involved.

Use of the sax and midi sax does push you nicely into the live show category methinks.

Is nice!

[DJVespers]

@leakeg Yeah, fair comment. I'm referring to the way I use it. I definitely use pre-prepared stuff too, but a lot of it's recorded, looped and glitched in real time. I love jazz improv so...that's where it comes from. Also, when I say "live performance" I really mean pesudo-live PA-style. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[fuzzjohn]

Great stuff man looks like you're keeping Akai in business all by yourself!

[DJVespers]

@fuzzjohn Glad you like mate. Cheers!  Akai makes good gear.

[UnoMatador]

awesome track and awesome skills, you got real talent bro I'd definitely see you play out if you came to the UK!

i'd like to hear this track in hq have you posted it anywhere or can I download it? stick a price on it its worth it, TUNE!

thanks for the video too, glad I subscribed

[scunningham91]

Awesome stuff man, love the unique style youve got, definately joining the newsletter

Keep it up!!! starting using live 8 myself and producing, ill keep watching Cheers

[DJVespers]

@scunningham91 Rad mate. Glad to hear you're started to rock the production. Post some tracks on Soundcloud and let us hear them!

[rockspinent]

nice socks :)

[fit1289]

cool but dubstep just doesnt sound good at any tempo except 140 its too fast you need the shuffle.

[mcladyollivah]

thats really awesome that u play the sax ive wanted to play the sax for so long...how much did u get the Ewi for?? i like ur style! great vid!

olli

[DJVespers]

@mcladyollivah Sweet. Pick up the sax and start playin then! The EWI was about $800 I think. Check em out online. They have an EWI USB now for cheaper. Thanks for the kind words.

[macfan30]

Cooollll stufff! Nice done your are big dj;)

[veelabeats]

Rock on, bro.

(I like how your hat is coordinated with your shirt shoulder.)

[Bobdelouvain]

This was most interesting!! Thanks m8.

If i wanted to go out there & dj with Ableton, what controller or how many controllers should u use?

Greetz from La petite Belgique

[DJVespers]

Thanks for watching! For DJing with live pretty much all I'd recommend for a basic setup is an APC-40 or APC-20. I do a lot of extra "psuedo live PA" stuff so I need more controllers. Happy mixing!

[jessfoxx]

haha that's cute. Your tools are pretty cool