Can someone tell me how they got a music cover? But for audio applications that means there is 2.

Also, cover is very hard to come by, I think only produced. Look at it from right angle and you'll be always on top of the world. No number pad though if you use that a lot in your programming. I think the Pro would do everything you are looking for. Search titles only. Best regards, Petter Gustafsson. Minor fixes and improvements. I tried going back to windows 8, but then it won't let me install the app. Should allow to take snips of content from Xbox Music, short enough to not violate copyright, though. I would love to see some added features like a way to add batches of sounds and libraries, and maybe some customization on the buttons and sliders.

Your email address will not be published. The sound on the Surface isn't built for performance. How is latency on the Surface? Members online Plantje. But I'm also not kidding myself on the limitations of a portable device like this versus my desktop workhorse. Thanks to J for posting pics of my music setup. I think your issue with Cubase will be that it requires the stupid dongle so you would also need a usb hub. JavaScript is disabled. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. The reality is that laptops are not built with audio production in mind.

Microsoft Surface Go 2. I tried going back to windows 8, but then it won't let me install the app. With a Surface you can circle it, dodge in and out, walk past with a coffee and tap something, sit down and type, stand up and finger flick. Thread starter Pettor Start date Mar 5, No musical keyboard or synths, so everything has to be sampled. Otherwise the choices of 4 or 8GB of memory and 64 or GB of storage remains the same. Sometimes I wish that people actually knew what they were talking about before answering in a thread. Anyway, I just wanted to chime in because I wrote on another thread about how I noticed a difference in the track pad on the type cover versus the touch cover.

The Music Kit automatically matches beats per minutes BPM and musical key for seamless mixing, regardless of your ability. This is one of the main reasons why people have chosen Mac over Windows over the years and you still don't seem to get it. But for audio applications that means there is 2. It's not just that you need the music cover to "register" this app; you can't use it at all. Does anyone have any experience using this device for music production? If you continue surfing the site, you agree to the use of cookies. You must log in or register to reply here. It worked reasonably well but started to stutter after a few instances of massive and some fx. Has anyone done much production with an surface pro?

Requires a music cover keyboard to use. I also reviewed the original Surface Book and Surface Go. I wish I was. What's new in this version New Reverb Effect — In addition to the three existing slider-controlled effects EQ, Delay, and Volume, we've added a new effect: reverb. Pettor New Member. Minor fixes and improvements. It has an i7 and haven't run into any issues as of yet. But is it any good for music production? My biggest concern is the screen size, it's small with very high resolution.

Not bad! The Surface Go 2 will always be able to run the same number of plug-ins and virtual instruments every time you turn it on. It's nice but it still feels a bit raw. You must log in or register to reply here. It has extraordinary desktop-level processing power. Is the type cover good for programming? I also reviewed the original Surface Book and Surface Go. Members online Plantje.

Microsoft if you are willing to hand this over to a new team to support I would be willing to maintain and update the code for you! EDIT: To end it on positive note though, if you already have the Suface Pro, just test if it doesn't overheat under your usual load. There are ways around these issues that are to do with High-Performance power profiles and disabling the turbo mode. Would it be useable in that situation, or would you have to have your interface with you? Anyone find a workaround for this? Available on PC. Pettor New Member. If you continue surfing the site, you agree to the use of cookies.

The Surface Go 2 will always be able to run the same number of plug-ins and virtual instruments every time you turn it on. The sound on the Surface isn't built for performance. I really question the validity of the rest of these reviews. I think the Pro would do everything you are looking for. Does anyone have any experience using this device for music production? Quote from: birdwork on February 09, , am. Thanks to J for posting pics of my music setup. Report this app to Microsoft Potential violation Offensive content Child exploitation Malware or virus Privacy concerns Misleading app Poor performance. You are the 3rd person besides me who I've seen notice this.

The type cover is just like a regular keyboard so programming with it shouldn't be and issue and if it is you can use another keyboard of your choosing via usb or bluetooth. You're limited to 2 effects, low pass filter and echo -I'm a reverb guy myself. If you are on the go, I'd go for regular laptop with active cooling. User Rating: 1 out of 5. Report this app to Microsoft Potential violation Offensive content Child exploitation Malware or virus Privacy concerns Misleading app Poor performance. The main issue I've found is that microsoft added separate drivers for headphones and speakers, so if you want to switch between them, you need to open asio4all while your daw is running, switch the active drivers, then reset your daw. Available on PC. The Music Kit automatically matches beats per minutes BPM and musical key for seamless mixing, regardless of your ability. This was with the basic i5 model.

JavaScript is disabled. It can turbo boost up to an extraordinary 3. It's a pain, but i suppose you could get used to it and if you had a proper mouse I was using a travel mouse, on a plane it wouldn't be as bad as my experience. Sliders adjust volume and FX. Features Use licensed songs from popular artists as well as emerging talent, across a variety of genres. Thread starter Pettor Start date Mar 5, Description Go beyond listening. I am thinking on buying the Surface Pro. The track pad on the type keycover is a bit of a pain too because sometimes it jumps around or is unresponsive.

Sign in. You can use FL on the SP3 and be just fine. I'm using bitwig studio, so I don't know how FL handles things. This is one of the main reasons why people have chosen Mac over Windows over the years and you still don't seem to get it. What's new in this version New Reverb Effect — In addition to the three existing slider-controlled effects EQ, Delay, and Volume, we've added a new effect: reverb. Microsoft Surface Book 3. Surface Music Kit gives you the tools to remix music in an entirely new way. I'm also a software developer and have used eclipse a bit on the Surface but not enough to give a fair assessment.

The method by which I was disabling the turbo mode in Surface products has been squashed by the Windows 10 May update Submit Cancel. Audio issues with the Microsoft Surface Pro 4. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Can someone tell me how they got a music cover? The idea of the attachable keyboards is a great one, and the way the app is set up flows smoothly and cleanly. Just buy a regular laptop or a decent PC. I have a great desktop computer that I use for game, music production, programming and all of that but need a computer that is very portable and the Surface got my attention.

I didn't have the honor to use those Surfaces, but I'd be really careful while thinking about them for this job. Our team will review it and, if necessary, take action. With any other laptop or MacBook I find I am confined to a chair and pushed into a singular way of working. Surface Music Kit gives you the tools to remix music in an entirely new way. I think you should check with the FL twitter account. Should allow to take snips of content from Xbox Music, short enough to not violate copyright, though. My biggest concern is the screen size, it's small with very high resolution. With a Surface you can circle it, dodge in and out, walk past with a coffee and tap something, sit down and type, stand up and finger flick. The Cubase stick is an annoyance but I already have a hub where it's working so I hope to use the same strategy here. The problem comes down to the way the processors work.

Everything is pretty small on FLS12 with a 13" screen unless you tweak the resolution settings and use scaled mode. Permissions info. Sign up. Aside from recording I've also been using Reaktor and the on board sound card with asio4all. This clocking or SpeedStepping can cause havoc with realtime audio playback. The biggest issue I have is screen size. Mobile processors are designed to save power as much and as often as possible. What can happen is that eventhough you have i7 in there, it get's so hot inside that the processor reduces it's working frequency thus power in order to cool itself down, so it doesn'd damage itself.

If you turn off turbo mode to get a reliable, stable processor you find yourself with a very expensive Quad Core laptop running at 1. I also reviewed the original Surface Book and Surface Go. The idea of the attachable keyboards is a great one, and the way the app is set up flows smoothly and cleanly. Pressure-sensitive pads and sliders on the Music Cover can be assigned to control parts of songs, loops, instruments, vocals, hooks, and beats. New Reverb Effect — In addition to the three existing slider-controlled effects EQ, Delay, and Volume, we've added a new effect: reverb. The type cover with the mechanical buttons seems to be pretty decent. If you continue surfing the site, you agree to the use of cookies. See System Requirements. This app is beautiful, in its concept and layout. Is the type cover good for programming?

Description Go beyond listening. Which one would make for an awesome DAW platform? I really enjoyed this app, but now it's just worthless. With my 27" desktop monitor this isn't an issue. Similar Needs I purchased the Pro with a similar setup and goal. It can cause spurts of audio glitches or sudden drops in power when a temperature threshold is reached and your plug-in heavy project collapses. Best regards, Petter Gustafsson. I use Cakewalk, not Cubase. I really question the validity of the rest of these reviews.

What I am saying is that processor power is no guarantee of a glitch-free music-making experience. Forums What's new Log in Register Search. Available on PC. I think I'll throw my Korg Nanokey in the bag with it. Go beyond listening. Thank you! The problem comes down to the way the processors work. Gaming laptops are kind of cool for this, actually, as they are designed for heavier load, but don't cost you money of a proffesional workstation.

EDIT: To end it on positive note though, if you already have the Suface Pro, just test if it doesn't overheat under your usual load. Seizure warnings Photosensitive seizure warning. Description Go beyond listening. The Surface pro 3 is definitely a capable computer, I have the original surface and I've ran Ableton and photoshop on there but I can tell you right now you'll probably run into space issues with that GB SSD. Audio issues with the Microsoft Surface Pro 4. Of course the potential of the Surface Book 3 is enormous compared to the Surface Go 2 but what good is potential if your audio is glitching playing a single instrument? No musical keyboard or synths, so everything has to be sampled. Pettor New Member. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published.

It's not just that you need the music cover to "register" this app; you can't use it at all. Permissions info. You are the 3rd person besides me who I've seen notice this. Has anyone done much production with an surface pro? I think you should check with the FL twitter account. I think your issue with Cubase will be that it requires the stupid dongle so you would also need a usb hub. It has extraordinary desktop-level processing power. Is the Microsoft Surface Pro any good for music production?

This nearly always means turning off turbo mode. Microsoft Surface Go 2. Best regards, Petter Gustafsson. Got mine on eBay, they have one up for bidding every once in a while. Requires a music cover keyboard to use. That's called throttling. Quote from: Snowpoke on February 05, , am. Anyway, just wanted to say I'm glad you noticed and it's not just me! Our team will review it and, if necessary, take action. You've hit the main challenges - screen size and audio latency.

Showing out of 29 reviews. Does anyone have any experience using this device for music production? The sound on the Surface isn't built for performance. Zoetrope Rated 3. So if I were you and there was no option to go for desktop PC, I'd buy laptop that is not built so sleek, but has proper cooling inside. Also, cover is very hard to come by, I think only produced. It would not play a single virtual instrument without glitches in the audio until I turned off the turbo mode. Choose the parts of a song stems you like, from popular and emerging talent, to your own imported samples and sounds. Sign up. If you turn off turbo mode to get a reliable, stable processor you find yourself with a very expensive Quad Core laptop running at 1.

If you continue surfing the site, you agree to the use of cookies. I use my surface pro 3 in music production for fun sometimes using it to write this. The I really enjoyed this app, but now it's just worthless. You can't record sounds directly into the app, you can import from your sound recorder and then edit the sample, it's ok but it takes longer than it should. Approximate reading time: 7 Minutes. No number pad though if you use that a lot in your programming. The Surface Go 2 will always be able to run the same number of plug-ins and virtual instruments every time you turn it on. If you are on the go, I'd go for regular laptop with active cooling. I don't see any issues so far.

Mobile processors are designed to save power as much and as often as possible. Sojum New Member. Total letdown. I'm using bitwig studio, so I don't know how FL handles things. If you are on the go, I'd go for regular laptop with active cooling. Choose the parts of a song stems you like, from popular and emerging talent, to your own imported samples and sounds. So far so fun though! It worked reasonably well but started to stutter after a few instances of massive and some fx.

Wish list. I would love to see some added features like a way to add batches of sounds and libraries, and maybe some customization on the buttons and sliders. Privacy Statement. Zoetrope Rated 3. But I'm also not kidding myself on the limitations of a portable device like this versus my desktop workhorse. To rate and review, sign in. Available to United States residents. But overall I'm very happy with the Surface Pro for music production. Not bad!

Go beyond listening. The type cover with the mechanical buttons seems to be pretty decent. You'll have to constantly open and close the mixer, channel window, plugins etc. Also, I wouldn't allow high latency from any recording devices, but I assume this shouldn't be a problem. Surface Music Kit gives you the tools to remix music in an entirely new way. No number pad though if you use that a lot in your programming. The Surface Go 2 will always be able to run the same number of plug-ins and virtual instruments every time you turn it on. How is latency on the Surface?

People also like. Has anyone done much production with an surface pro? Aside from recording I've also been using Reaktor and the on board sound card with asio4all. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The Surface pro 3 is definitely a capable computer, I have the original surface and I've ran Ableton and photoshop on there but I can tell you right now you'll probably run into space issues with that GB SSD. With my 27" desktop monitor this isn't an issue. The small screen is a bit of a problem and does require some different thinking and management of the space you have. The main issue I've found is that microsoft added separate drivers for headphones and speakers, so if you want to switch between them, you need to open asio4all while your daw is running, switch the active drivers, then reset your daw. Report this app to Microsoft Potential violation Offensive content Child exploitation Malware or virus Privacy concerns Misleading app Poor performance.

Requires a music cover keyboard to use. Quote from: Unkn0wn on February 03, , pm. New Reverb Effect — In addition to the three existing slider-controlled effects EQ, Delay, and Volume, we've added a new effect: reverb. I have an external audio DAC that could solve the problem, but it's not something I'd want to lug around with me and it would still require headphones or speakers. Thread starter Pettor Start date Mar 5, The type cover with the mechanical buttons seems to be pretty decent. No number pad though if you use that a lot in your programming. Tylox Subsonic Posts: 18 Honor: 3. Age rating For all ages.

I'm using bitwig studio, so I don't know how FL handles things. The sound on the Surface isn't built for performance. That works fine for giving things a quick listen when you don't have your audio interface. Description Go beyond listening. Any comments regarding these subjects would be very useful! EDIT: To end it on positive note though, if you already have the Suface Pro, just test if it doesn't overheat under your usual load. I think your issue with Cubase will be that it requires the stupid dongle so you would also need a usb hub. Quote from: birdwork on February 09, , am.

But is it any good for music production? The Cubase stick is an annoyance but I already have a hub where it's working so I hope to use the same strategy here. Open in new tab. I use Sonar at home but don't plan to record much with the Surface. The Surface Book has now reached its third generation and harbours a 10th generation Intel Quad-Core i5 or i7 processor. I tried going back to windows 8, but then it won't let me install the app. Update: The music cover has not worked since the 8. Sign in to report this app to Microsoft. Our team will review it and, if necessary, take action.

You can use FL on the SP3 and be just fine. Livepad8: Dubstep Rated 3 out of 5 stars. Search Advanced search…. Choose the parts of a song stems you like, from popular and emerging talent, to your own imported samples and sounds. I really enjoyed this app, but now it's just worthless. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I think your issue with Cubase will be that it requires the stupid dongle so you would also need a usb hub. I have seen plenty of artists using music apps on an iPad in a live environment which made me assume this device would handle that just as well even better because of the extra power.

But for audio applications that means there is 2. The biggest problem IMO is it's too small. What is the latency on the device when recording from an external device, like a MIDI-synth? That's called throttling. Latency will apply to virtual audio generated by your app too. I have a great desktop computer that I use for game, music production, programming and all of that but need a computer that is very portable and the Surface got my attention. May be awesome at that point, not going to expend effort looking for one, especially since I have a Surface Pro 4. Mobile processors are designed to save power as much and as often as possible. Open in new tab. What can happen is that eventhough you have i7 in there, it get's so hot inside that the processor reduces it's working frequency thus power in order to cool itself down, so it doesn'd damage itself.

Of course the potential of the Surface Book 3 is enormous compared to the Surface Go 2 but what good is potential if your audio is glitching playing a single instrument? Computing realtime multitrack audio with bunch of virtual sound sources is a quite demanding task, so you don't want throttling to be present too much. Unkn0wn Subsonic Posts: 9 Honor: 1. Way too much fun. The track pad on the type keycover is a bit of a pain too because sometimes it jumps around or is unresponsive. I am thinking on buying the Surface Pro. Approximate reading time: 7 Minutes. You are the 3rd person besides me who I've seen notice this.

I think the Pro would do everything you are looking for. But for audio applications that means there is 2. By clicking sign up, I agree that I would like information, tips, and offers about Microsoft Store and other Microsoft products and services. Quote from: birdwork on February 09, , am. The Cubase stick is an annoyance but I already have a hub where it's working so I hope to use the same strategy here. Latency will apply to virtual audio generated by your app too. And some audio interfaces do not work as well through a hub. You've hit the main challenges - screen size and audio latency. Thread starter Pettor Start date Mar 5,

This was with the basic i5 model. I have seen plenty of artists using music apps on an iPad in a live environment which made me assume this device would handle that just as well even better because of the extra power. I would love to see some added features like a way to add batches of sounds and libraries, and maybe some customization on the buttons and sliders. But then it comes down to your priorities. Log in Register. If you are on the go, I'd go for regular laptop with active cooling. Meaning a fan and a heatpipe. I don't see any issues so far.

The type cover with the mechanical buttons seems to be pretty decent. New posts. Go beyond listening. Thank you for the answers. It worked reasonably well but started to stutter after a few instances of massive and some fx. Is the type cover good for programming? Creating music with this app is easy and fun. How is latency on the Surface?