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| − | + | The Axe-Fx II's USB support is Audio Class 2.0 compliant. The USB interface supports editing / remote control via Axe-Edit (no need for a MIDI interface), and can be used for audio communication (no need for an audio interface). Editing and recording can be done simultaneously. The Axe-Fx II can also be used exclusively as an USB-to-MIDI interface for other products (In the I/O > MIDI menu set "USB ADAPTER MODE" to ON). | |
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| + | * Mac: there's no need to install any drivers except for the firmware loader for the USB chip (it is a "soft" processor and downloads its code from the host on start-up). | ||
| + | * PC: Audio Class 2.0 drivers need to be installed. | ||
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| + | The Axe-Fx II cannot connect to a USB stick. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-34.html#post491613 Source] | ||
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| + | Upgrading the Axe-Fx II firmware can be done over USB or via a separate MIDI interface. | ||
[[category:Connecting to a computer or digital device]] | [[category:Connecting to a computer or digital device]] | ||
Revision as of 11:56, 18 June 2011
The Axe-Fx II's USB support is Audio Class 2.0 compliant. The USB interface supports editing / remote control via Axe-Edit (no need for a MIDI interface), and can be used for audio communication (no need for an audio interface). Editing and recording can be done simultaneously. The Axe-Fx II can also be used exclusively as an USB-to-MIDI interface for other products (In the I/O > MIDI menu set "USB ADAPTER MODE" to ON).
- Mac: there's no need to install any drivers except for the firmware loader for the USB chip (it is a "soft" processor and downloads its code from the host on start-up).
- PC: Audio Class 2.0 drivers need to be installed.
The Axe-Fx II cannot connect to a USB stick. Source
Upgrading the Axe-Fx II firmware can be done over USB or via a separate MIDI interface.
