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Difference between revisions of "FracPad and FracTool"
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=About FracPad= | =About FracPad= | ||
| − | Forum member and programmer AlGrenadine has created a super handy editor for the Axe-Fx II and | + | Forum member and programmer AlGrenadine has created a super handy editor for the Axe-Fx II, AX8 and FX8: FracPad. It provides all the tools to edit and manage presets, blocks etc, on a table, smartphone or computer. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/fracpad.120946 More information on the forum] |
=FraPad versions= | =FraPad versions= | ||
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==Android (wired)== | ==Android (wired)== | ||
| − | This requires a compatible USB adapter, called "USB OTG". This works with the AX8 and Axe-Fx II models. | + | This requires a compatible USB adapter, called "USB OTG". This works with the AX8, FX8 and Axe-Fx II models. |
No reliable wireless solution (Bluetooth) has been found yet. | No reliable wireless solution (Bluetooth) has been found yet. | ||
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A '''wireless''' connection can be established through Bluetooth. The Yamaha MD-BT01 interface is recommended. It connects to the MIDI IN and OUT ports on the Axe-Fx II. Launch the app "Midimittr" ([http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/midimittr/id925495245?mt=8 AppStore]), followed by FracPad. | A '''wireless''' connection can be established through Bluetooth. The Yamaha MD-BT01 interface is recommended. It connects to the MIDI IN and OUT ports on the Axe-Fx II. Launch the app "Midimittr" ([http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/midimittr/id925495245?mt=8 AppStore]), followed by FracPad. | ||
| − | ==AX8 and iOS (wired and wireless)== | + | ==AX8/FX8 and iOS (wired and wireless)== |
| − | A '''wired''' connection requires an USB connection, because the AX8 | + | A '''wired''' connection requires an USB connection, because the AX8 and FX8 do not support editing through MIDI. Use the "USB camera adapter" for Apple devices. |
A '''wireless''' connection can be established through Bluetooth. Use Yamaha's UD-BT01 interface and verify that it runs firmware 1.03 or later (run the Yamaha UD/MD utility, available in the US / Canadian app store). Launch the app "Midimittr" ([http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/midimittr/id925495245?mt=8 AppStore]) to enable the communication, followed by launching FracPad. | A '''wireless''' connection can be established through Bluetooth. Use Yamaha's UD-BT01 interface and verify that it runs firmware 1.03 or later (run the Yamaha UD/MD utility, available in the US / Canadian app store). Launch the app "Midimittr" ([http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/midimittr/id925495245?mt=8 AppStore]) to enable the communication, followed by launching FracPad. | ||
| − | ==Bluetooth wireless connections between Axe-Fx II | + | ==Bluetooth wireless connections between Axe-Fx II/AX8/FX8 and iOS devices== |
Bluetooth LE (Low Energy) is required, so make sure that your iOS device handles Bluetooth 4.0+. This requires at least an iPad 3 or iPhone 4s ([http://developer.apple.com/library/content/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/DeviceCompatibilityMatrix/DeviceCompatibilityMatrix.html source]). | Bluetooth LE (Low Energy) is required, so make sure that your iOS device handles Bluetooth 4.0+. This requires at least an iPad 3 or iPhone 4s ([http://developer.apple.com/library/content/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/DeviceCompatibilityMatrix/DeviceCompatibilityMatrix.html source]). | ||
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=Demo= | =Demo= | ||
| − | [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY5k9uqa5CE How to establish a wireless connection with the AX8 | + | [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY5k9uqa5CE How to establish a wireless connection with the AX8/FX8/Axe-Fx II using Yamaha's UD-BT01 or MD-BT01] |
[[category:Axe-Fx]] | [[category:Axe-Fx]] | ||
Revision as of 09:53, 18 November 2017
Contents
About FracPad
Forum member and programmer AlGrenadine has created a super handy editor for the Axe-Fx II, AX8 and FX8: FracPad. It provides all the tools to edit and manage presets, blocks etc, on a table, smartphone or computer. More information on the forum
FraPad versions
FracPad is commercial software, available for Android (6.0+) and iOS.
Versions for Windows and OS X can be downloaded for free.
Connect FracPad
Android (wired)
This requires a compatible USB adapter, called "USB OTG". This works with the AX8, FX8 and Axe-Fx II models.
No reliable wireless solution (Bluetooth) has been found yet.
Axe-Fx II and iOS (wired and wireless)
A wired connection requires a MIDI-to-USB interface, because the USB port on the Axe-Fx II doesn't operate as USB host. Use a 3rd party iOS MIDI interface, such as iRig2 MIDI, or a general purpose USB-MIDI interface like Roland's UM-One in conjunction with the "USB camera adapter" for Apple devices.
A wireless connection can be established through Bluetooth. The Yamaha MD-BT01 interface is recommended. It connects to the MIDI IN and OUT ports on the Axe-Fx II. Launch the app "Midimittr" (AppStore), followed by FracPad.
AX8/FX8 and iOS (wired and wireless)
A wired connection requires an USB connection, because the AX8 and FX8 do not support editing through MIDI. Use the "USB camera adapter" for Apple devices.
A wireless connection can be established through Bluetooth. Use Yamaha's UD-BT01 interface and verify that it runs firmware 1.03 or later (run the Yamaha UD/MD utility, available in the US / Canadian app store). Launch the app "Midimittr" (AppStore) to enable the communication, followed by launching FracPad.
Bluetooth wireless connections between Axe-Fx II/AX8/FX8 and iOS devices
Bluetooth LE (Low Energy) is required, so make sure that your iOS device handles Bluetooth 4.0+. This requires at least an iPad 3 or iPhone 4s (source).
Bluetooth operations are not officially supported, so use at your own risk.
Demo
How to establish a wireless connection with the AX8/FX8/Axe-Fx II using Yamaha's UD-BT01 or MD-BT01
