{"id":12521,"date":"2018-12-06T15:42:45","date_gmt":"2018-12-06T15:42:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/?p=12521"},"modified":"2019-10-18T15:40:03","modified_gmt":"2019-10-18T14:40:03","slug":"rme-video-tutorials-totalmix-fx-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/2018\/12\/06\/rme-video-tutorials-totalmix-fx-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"RME Video Tutorials &#8211; TotalMix FX For Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/RME-Video-Series-TotalMix-FX-For-Beginners.png\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-12545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/RME-Video-Series-TotalMix-FX-For-Beginners.png\" alt=\"RME Video Series - TotalMix FX For Beginners\" width=\"375\" height=\"236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/RME-Video-Series-TotalMix-FX-For-Beginners.png 460w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/RME-Video-Series-TotalMix-FX-For-Beginners-300x189.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/a>New RME tutorial video series introduces TotalMix FX to beginners<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">RME have launched a new video series aimed at introducing new users to the power of mixing and routing with TotalMix FX, RME\u2019s software controller included with all RME audio interfaces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">This series will help you get the most out of recording and producing with your audio interface, with RME&#8217;s Adrian Lehmann taking you step by step through features like routing, customizing the channel layout, and creating your own custom workspaces.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">TotalMix FX is included as part of the driver, so after you&#8217;ve <a title=\"Download the latest drivers and firmware from www.rme-audio.de\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rme-audio.de\/en\/downloads\/driver\/uc.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">downloaded and installed the latest driver<\/a> and connected your interface, the mixer window will open automatically. If you\u2019re new to TotalMix FX, you may find the number of options available to you somewhat overwhelming at first. Rest assured though, once you get to grips with the basics, you&#8217;ll find TotalMix FX to be simple, intuitive and incredibly powerful. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">A complete list of applications would be too many to list here, but here&#8217;s a few of the things you can do with TotalMix FX:<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\u25e6 Control all inputs and outputs on your interface (levels, routing etc)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\u25e6 Easily create submixes for monitoring, and routing out to other hardware in your studio<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\u25e6 Apply effects like EQ, Dynamics, Reverb and Delay <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\u25e6 Toggle mixer functions like Talkback, Dim and Cue <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\u25e6 Recall volume levels, switch between speakers, switch between Mono and Stereo, mute all of your inputs, or turn all of your mic inputs on and off simultaneously<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">You can also route your outputs back in as inputs with TotalMix FX&#8217;s Loopback function, and analyse your audio signals with RME&#8217;s additional free software DIGICheck, a suite of analysis tools that provides detailed information such as level metering, frequency response, stereo width, phase correlation and bit distortion. On top of this, you can even control your interface from another computer, including wirelessly with an iPad, by using TotalMix Remote &#8211; scroll down for the <a href=\"#TotalMix FX Remote - Quick Start Guide\">Quick Start Guide<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Watch the new RME TotalMix FX for beginners videos:<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"#TotalMix FX for Beginners \u2013 Routing &amp; Layout Basics\">TotalMix FX for Beginners \u2013 Routing &amp; Layout Basics<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TotalMix FX for Beginners - Customizing the Channel Layout\">TotalMix FX for Beginners &#8211; Customizing the Channel Layout<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TotalMix FX for Beginners - Snapshots &amp; Workspaces\">TotalMix FX for Beginners &#8211; Snapshots &amp; Workspaces<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TotalMix FX for Beginners - Vocal Recording with RME Audio Interfaces\">TotalMix FX for Beginners &#8211; Vocal Recording with RME Audio Interfaces<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#RME Audio DIGICheck - Test, Measurement and Analysis Tool\">RME Audio DIGICheck &#8211; Test, Measurement and Analysis Tool<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/2019\/01\/31\/rme-video-tutorials-totalmix-fx-for-beginners-part-2\/\">Click here for Part 2)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/2019\/07\/19\/rme-video-tutorials-totalmix-fx-for-beginners-part-3\/\">Click here for Part 3<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">If you\u2019d like a more detailed introduction to TotalMix FX, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sCH3qVaLL-I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Synthax Audio UK tutorials<\/a> on our own YouTube channel, where we go more in-depth into the many different functions available in this incredibly powerful mixing, monitoring and routing controller.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"TotalMix FX for Beginners \u2013 Routing &amp; Layout Basics\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">1. TotalMix FX for Beginners &#8211; Routing &amp; Layout Basics<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZkxzYlBiScA\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" width=\"645\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\"><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" data-=\"\" g=\"\" class=\"gr_ gr_185 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling\" id=\"185\" data-gr-id=\"185\">mce-type=&#8221;bookmark&#8221; class=&#8221;mce_SELRES_start&#8221;&gt;<\/span><\/iframe><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">See more videos at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/synthaxtv?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Synthax TV<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><em>Did you know?<\/em><br \/>\nTotalMix FX allows you to route audio from any of the inputs of your device to any of its outputs, with zero latency.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a name=\"TotalMix FX for Beginners - Customizing the Channel Layout\"><\/a>2. TotalMix FX for Beginners &#8211; Customizing the Channel Layout<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DtaMK97QdnQ\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" width=\"645\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\"><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><\/iframe><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">See more videos at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/synthaxtv?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Synthax TV<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right;\"><em>Did You Know?<\/em><br \/>\nAny setup you create in TotalMix FX can be saved to your computer,<br \/>\nincluding channel routings, levels, EQ and FX settings.<\/h4>\n<p><a name=\"TotalMix FX for Beginners - Snapshots &amp; Workspaces\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">3. TotalMix FX for Beginners &#8211; Snapshots &amp; Workspaces<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ftfGFVU2V1A\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" width=\"645\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\"><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><\/iframe><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">See more videos at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/synthaxtv?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Synthax TV<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Did you know?<\/em><br \/>\nTotalMix FX features a &#8216;Speaker B&#8217; button, which allows you<br \/>\nto quickly switch back and forth between two sets of studio monitors.<\/h4>\n<p><a name=\"TotalMix FX for Beginners - Vocal Recording with RME Audio Interfaces\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">4. TotalMix FX for Beginners &#8211; Vocal Recording with RME Audio Interfaces<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FuehoWIhsUc\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" width=\"645\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\"><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><\/iframe><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">See more videos at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/synthaxtv?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Synthax TV<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right;\"><em>Did you know?<\/em><br \/>\nAll of the inputs and outputs can be renamed in TotalMix FX. So if you always record<br \/>\nvocals on Mic input 8 for example, you can make things easier by renaming it &#8216;Vocals&#8217;.<em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><a name=\"RME Audio DIGICheck - Test, Measurement and Analysis Tool\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">5. RME Audio DIGICheck &#8211; Test, Measurement and Analysis Tool<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9GR4nmvejfo\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" width=\"645\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\"><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><\/iframe><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">See more videos at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/synthaxtv?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Synthax TV<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Did you know?<\/em><br \/>\nThe Totalyser in DIGICheck provides tools for checking your audio&#8217;s frequency,<br \/>\nstereo and phase information (spectrum analyser, level meters and vector scope).<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/RME-TotalMix-Remote-Synthax-Audio-UK.png\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-1\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-11298\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/RME-TotalMix-Remote-Synthax-Audio-UK.png\" alt=\"RME TotalMix Remote - Synthax Audio UK\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/RME-TotalMix-Remote-Synthax-Audio-UK.png 460w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/RME-TotalMix-Remote-Synthax-Audio-UK-300x189.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Wireless control with TotalMix Remote<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">TotalMix Remote is a free companion app for TotalMix FX that allows you to control your RME interface over network, giving you the option to monitor and mix from a different computer to the one your interface is connected to, including over Wi-Fi. You can even use an Apple iPad, for wireless touch-screen control when you&#8217;re playing a venue or working in the studio.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"TotalMix FX Remote - Quick Start Guide\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>TotalMix FX Remote &#8211; Quick Start Guide<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">1 &#8211; Download and install TotalMix Remote on the <strong>Remote computer (or iPad)<\/strong> you want to control your interface from.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">2 &#8211; On the <strong>Host computer<\/strong> (the one which your interface is connected to), open TotalMix FX and select Options from the program\u2019s file menu, then select Network Remote Settings (on a Mac), or Host Connection Settings on Windows. This window will also provide you with the Host computer\u2019s IP address.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">3 &#8211; Check that the <em>Enable TotalMix Remote Server<\/em> box is ticked. On Windows, you will also see a Firewall warning &#8211; make sure you allow TotalMix Remote.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">4 &#8211; Make sure that both the Host and Remote computers \/ iPad are on the same network, then open TotalMix Remote*. A dialog box should open automatically (for entering the IP address and port number), but if it doesn\u2019t you can also click on the <em>Search Connected Hosts<\/em> option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><em>*On an iPad, tap on the gear symbol in the upper right corner, then on Host Connection Settings.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">5 &#8211; In the resulting dialog box, type in the Host computer\u2019s IP address (e.g. 192.168.0.101), and make sure that <em>Activate<\/em> is ticked. The port will usually default to 7009 (and should be left as this), however if the port is occupied for some reason an error message will show, in which case simply choose a different port. This will bring up an additional Firewall warning \u2013 again, allow TotalMix Remote to enable it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">6 &#8211; Click Done or OK, and TotalMix Remote will open within a few seconds. You are now free to control your audio interface from your Remote computer or iPad!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Downloads<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">TotalMix Remote for Windows<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rme-audio.de\/download\/tmfx_win_remote.zip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">http:\/\/www.rme-audio.de\/download\/tmfx_win_remote.zip<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">TotalMix Remote for Mac<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rme-audio.de\/download\/tmfx_mac_remote.zip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">http:\/\/www.rme-audio.de\/download\/tmfx_mac_remote.zip<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">TotalMix Remote for iPad<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/totalmix-remote-for-ipad\/id1345471593?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/totalmix-remote-for-ipad\/id1345471593?mt=8<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">DIGICheck for Mac and Windows<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rme-audio.de\/downloads.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">https:\/\/www.rme-audio.de\/downloads.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Links<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"\/rme\/firewire-usb\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Find out more about RME Audio Interfaces<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/synthaxtv?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe to the SynthaxTV YouTube Channel<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"eightCol\">\n<article>\n<hr>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-6579\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/RME-Logo.png\" alt=\"RME-Logo - Synthax Audio UK\" width=\"150\" height=\"29\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">If you\u2019d like to know more about any of RME&#8217;s pro audio products, give us a call on <a style=\"color: #00569a;\">01727 821 870<\/a> to speak to one of our team or to arrange a demo.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">You can also <a title=\"Get in contact with Synthax Audio UK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/contact-us\/\">contact us here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New RME tutorial video series introduces TotalMix FX to beginners RME have launched a new video series aimed at introducing new users to the power of mixing and routing with TotalMix FX, RME\u2019s software controller included with all RME audio interfaces. 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