Rare Bytes — Episode 1: SP-404MKII Parallel 2-Bus System
Intro to the series. Build a parallel 2-bus on the SP-404MKII to mute music and punch in samples/FX for live performance.
Rare Bytes — Episode 2: Koala Bus Mute
Recreate the Episode 1 punch-in technique inside Koala using its bus system and a MIDI controller.
Rare Bytes — Episode 3: AUM Mute Bus Setup
Route music and sample channels into separate buses in AUM and use MIDI to mute/unmute for punch-in style performance.
Rare Bytes — Episode 4: Ableton Live Bus Mute Workflow
Set up musical and sample buses plus resampling tracks in Ableton Live 12, with MIDI mapping for live punch-ins.
Rare Bytes — Episode 5: Akai Force Bus Muting Technique
Apply the same punch-in bus-mute workflow on the Akai Force to show how the concept translates across hardware/software.
Rare Bytes — Episode 6: Wireless Apple TV → Mac Audio Routing
Capture Apple TV audio wirelessly on a Mac via AirPlay so you can sample straight into your DAW or hardware.
Rare Bytes — Episode 7: SP-404MKII VST Routing Fix
Use the official SP-404MKII VST to route audio over USB into Ableton, bypassing hardware output issues and improving clarity.
Rare Bytes — Episode 8: Sampling PS4/PS5 via Remote Play
Capture clean audio from PS4/PS5 without cables using PS Remote Play, ideal for sampling games directly.
Rare Bytes — Episode 9: MIDI USB Switch Workflow
Use a USB switch to let one MIDI device control multiple hosts (Mac, PC, iPad) without unplugging cables.
