Level can also be set from within apogee s maestro, or your mac s sound and audio midi setup control panels. The new duet for ipad and mac features special circuitry designed to deliver professional performance for ipad use along with low latency usb 2. This is not cheap, but it offers excellent ad and da converters. With apogees legendary digital audio conversion and worldclass mic preamps, duet is the best way to capture your music with incredible dimension and detail.
As well as covering all frontpanel functions, maestro 2 is essential for configuring the various output functions of the two touchpads. The apogee support team is constantly updating the knowledgebase. Connect your left and right speakers to the respective 14 trs balanced output connectors on duet s breakout cable. I have a question that im hoping some of you can maybe answer for me. The duet 2 july 2012 release intended for first time duet 2 installations on mac os x 10. The breakout cable has 2 combi xlrjack inputs and 2 balanced line level jack. Make sure the quartet and duet are set to the same sample rate by selecting each device and. I was beyond impressed and completely blown away by the quality of the the apogee duet for ipad and mac.
Is a usb guitar interface and controller for the mac. Please be sure to download and install the latest mavericks compatible software package for your product from apogee s site. Apogee duet 2 in x 4 out usb audio interface apogee electronics. Apogee duet and midi controllerworkstation keyboard logic. The ease of use with the front display is remarkable, and the maestro 2 software is wonderful to navigate. This users guide describes how to set up duet with your mac. I have heard here and on apogee s website that this should be changed to 9624 to maximize the sound quality from itunes on the mac. Also note that the duet 2 uses usb instead of firewire, and has no midi connection. We realize that everyone reading this will more than likely have or own a mac, hence the reason you are looking for a compatible audio interface. Apogee duet and midi controllerworkstation keyboard. Maschine does not recognize my audio interface apogee duet.
Open up audio midi setup, found in applications utilities. A community for all things relating to apples macintosh line of computers. Apogee s duet is the most respected portable audio interface ever. Apogee duet is a portable usb audio interface with 2 mic preamps and for. The duet is connected via apple usb to usbc connector into the new macbook pro 15. Launch apogee maestro 2 from your applications folder. The most recent version supports recording on a mac, it is also compatible with apple iphones and ipads. Its all about balancing your rack to the way you want it to listen to asgard 2 was definitely warming sound of a duet. I think by adding tube amp youll get the analog feel to it. Plugin and play is made easy with ones instrument input.
Apogee duet is an awardwinning audio interface, headphone amp and midi interface making it easy to create professional recordings anywhere on your ipod touch, iphone, ipad, mac, or windows pc. When i go into maschine preferences, and click on audio, the imac pro internal sound and speaker is listed, but not the apogee duet. Now close the logic pro preferences window and choose preferences audio. Access to the latest apogee maestro 2 software is provided for purchasers of the duet 2, allowing you to control all aspects of its operation from a single window on your mac. Note if you are experiencing audio in one output channel only when using the camera app, please click here. Apogee duet and midi controllerworkstation keyboard wed oct 06, 2010 4.
Maestro 2 works well too and can communicate both ways with the duet so no issue there either. While the duet 2 is very easy to use and sounds great there are a couple things i dont like about it. The sound of the the apogee duet for ipad and mac is pristine. For the most part, i have found that usually only happens if i use the wall connector first, before plugging into my mac. Duet 2 is the best solution for capturing your music to your mac. I have gb on ipad interface is apogee duet 2 keyboard. Haha, been following a few reddit threads but it seems like the most help comes from this site. Mar 31, 2011 apogee duet 2 completely redesigned mic preamps and converters 4 outputs, independent speaker and headphone outs balanced speaker outputs usb 2. While apogee duet is not looking like the traditional audio interface we used to have, it is performing in similar way and as you can expect, this model is equipped with one phone jack, one usb port, and one io for analog connection with. Os x audio midi setup is found in applications utilities and provides control of duet s sample rate and output level, as well as settings to choose duet for mac sound input and output.
I have an maudio axiom pro 61 which i am trying to connect to my apogee duet, just so i can control its playback through that interface. Can i use apogee duet with a midi keyboar apple community. Made for the musician, producer and engineer that wants the ultimate sound quality and elegant simplicity, duet features legendary apogee adda conversion, two worldclass microphone preamps, usb midi io and ess sabre32 dac technology. Tech support is free for registered customers only. The primary difference between the apogee duet 2 and the original duet is that the apogee duet 2 is usb while the original duet is firewire. This interface has been used on a older generation macbook pro mid 2014 and a recent imac. However, a good audio interface can make a huge difference when it comes to the workflow and resulting recording quality. Roland clan forums view topic ni komplete audio 6 vs. Mar 12, 2008 do i need to manually set osxs audio midi setup to 9624 when configuring the duet as the default output. Os x audio midi setup is found in applications utilities and provides control of duets sample rate and output level, as well as settings to choose duet for mac.
Duet 2 usb is fully compatible with mac os mountain lion 10. This tiny silver looking box comes with 2 microphone inputs with phantom power delivering world class apogee preamps, 2 linelevel inputs and 2 monitor outputs, all bundled and tied up together in a single breakout cable. Apogee duet usb audio interface for mac, ios and windows. Apogee duet connecting microphones and instruments youtube. Duet firewire, duet 2 and duet for ipadmac are all fully compatible with mac os. Apogee duet is an awardwinning audio interface, headphone amp and midi interface making it.
Contact apogee tech support chat and email response. Midi on ipad duet provides a single usb midi connection for your coremidi compatible keyboard, synth, or dj controller. Apogee duet firewire first gen, mac only, fw400 w breakout cable 4. How to set up duet 2 with your mac, connect speakers or headphones to play back music and connect mics and instruments to record your own creations with apples logic pro or logic express 63 pages. Oct 29, 2018 i have an imac pro, with os x version 10. Launch audio midi setup applications utilities audio midi setup and. The awardwinning apogee duet combines an audio interface, headphone amp, and midi interface that makes it a snap to create professional recordings in any location on your ipad, iphone, ipod touch, or mac. Made for the musician, producer and engineer that wants the ultimate sound quality and elegant simplicity, duet features legendary apogee adda conversion, 2 worldclass microphone preamps, usb midi io and ess sabre32 dac technology. When i start maschine, it recognizes the imac internal sound system and speaker. Click on the output tab and select duet in the device window. First of all, it is build solidly and the construction is secondtonone.
Jul 31, 2018 after unboxing and connecting to your mac, a quick visit to the apogee website gives you the latest drivers and firmware for your device, along with apogees brilliantly functional maestro software, which unlocks the duets powerful and pristine technology. Apogee duet 2 users guide print version apogee electronics. Apogee one, studioquality audio interface and microphone. Turn any space into your personal sound or music recording studio with the apogee duet digital recorder. User account menu apogee duet 2 caused imac to crash. If you own a mac, macbook pro, ipad, or other apple product and love to make music, then the apogee duet is the device that you need. Open audio midi setup or any of the other control panels. Anyone seeing issues with apogee duet 2 a apple community. I did have lots of problems with audio dropouts on my original duet 2, but i updated to the duet for ipad and i no longer have issues with that.
How to set up duet 2 in garageband and begin recording quickly. And with the addition of midi io you can connect and power a core mid compatible keyboardcontroller while using duet with your ipad or ios device. Both of which are set to the same apogee logic default settings but dont exhibit the following issue. If you are using duet with iphone or ipad this step is not necessary. Apogee duet how to begin recording in logic pro x youtube. Click on the input tab and select duet in the device window. Aug 28, 2012 duet 2 does not have an analog type especially that the main goal with apogee duet 2 was to deliver low distortion, great dynamic range and clear sound. If you are in the market for a new interface, we encourage you to hear it for yourself. Connect the provided breakout cable to the analog io port on the rear of the unit 2. Duet for ipad mac the industry standard for personal recording apogee duet is an awardwinning audio interface, headphone amp and midi interface making it.
Apogee duet sets the industry standard for portable professional audio recording. The firewire apogee duet was something i found and bought after doing a lot of research. Click to find the latest duet firewire software installer click to find the latest duet 2 software installer. The apogee duet 2 is a high quality audio interface that will accept microphones and instruments. If our live chat is not available in the lower right corner of your screen, you can submit a ticket through this form. Set up a listening test at an apogee dealer near you. Duet 1 used firewire 400, which i thought was cool since there are only 2 usb slots on the mbp. We have 9 apogee apogee duet manuals available for free pdf download. Ask apogee don explains the usb midi on quartet and duet. If duet 2, may 2012 software was preinstalled before updating to os x 10. I literally just made an account, so very much a newbie.
It turns any modern mac into a hiend two track digital sound recorder. Apogee duet sets the industry standard for portable professional audio recording on mac and ipad. I have gb on ipad interface is apogee duet 2 keyboard is connected by midi cable works well however, answered by a verified mac support specialist. The default, even with the duet set as output, is 44100 and 2ch 16 bit.
Im brand new to the forums and after finding so much useful info here, figured i would register. One is designed for easily creating professional and amazing sounding recordings on your ipod touch, iphone, ipad or mac. My computer will work for weeks at a time, then randomly shutdown during use. Apogee duet usb audio interface for ipad, iphone and mac. From its design approach to key components, duet 2 is a blood relative of symphony io and delivers the best of apogee everything in a personal, portable package. I am completely surprised that i dont even have to bring my. Ill be using the apogee duet 2 for the purpose of recording broadcast style audio from my. Duet firewire, duet 2 and duet for ipad mac are all fully compatible with mac os x mavericks 10. Software setup apogee duet users guide software setup mac os.
Along with receiving many industry awards, duet has also been instrumental in the creation of numerous grammy winning records. Apogee duet usb audio interface for ipad, iphone, and mac. In this tutorial we will show you how to set up apogee duet in logic pro x and begin recording quickly to follow this tutorial, you need to have duet 2, mac os 10. On ipad, duet s midi connection allows both duet and a keyboard or dj controller to be connected at the same time to the ipads single 30pin dock port or via the lightning connector using an apple lightning to 30pin adapter. Based on the award winning mic preamps in apogee s ensemble and duet, ones preamp is digitally controlled by the encoder knob. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. View and download apogee duet 2 user manual online. Apogee adda conversion, 2 worldclass microphone preamps, usb midi io and. It is designed beautifully and sits very nicely alongside any mac.
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