Difference between revisions of "USB"

Revision as of 11:26, 28 June 2011

The Axe-Fx II connects to a computer through USB (or MIDI). Requirements, installation and capabilities are described in this part of the manual.

USB support is Audio Class 2.0 compliant. The USB interface supports:

Editing / remote control via Axe-Edit (no need for a MIDI interface).
Audio communication (no need for an audio interface).
Use as an exclusive USB-to-MIDI interface for other products (in the I/O > MIDI menu set "USB ADAPTER MODE" to ON).

Editing and recording can be done simultaneously.

Drivers for Mac and PC which add support for the USB functionality are available for download here.

Notes:

When monitoring audio using the Axe-Fx II itself there's no latency. When monitoring the audio signal from the computer, latency is determined by the host computer capabilities. Source
High-pitched noise when using an USB connection may be caused by a ground loop. Cliff: "The USB spec calls for grounding the cable at both ends (mistake). This can create a ground loop. Make sure everything is plugged into the same outlet strip." Source
If you're recording with an application which uses the system selected input (all 4 channels), you will end up with a recording that contains the dry tracks also. The Axe-Fx II currently doesn't let you mute the dry tracks. Source
The Axe-Fx II cannot connect to a USB stick. Source

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 * When monitoring audio using the Axe-Fx II itself there's no latency. When monitoring the audio signal from the computer, latency is determined by the host computer capabilities. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/38038-usb-noise.html#post520349 Source]
 * High-pitched noise when using an USB connection may be caused by a ground loop. Cliff: "The USB spec calls for grounding the cable at both ends (mistake). This can create a ground loop. Make sure everything is plugged into the same outlet strip." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/38038-usb-noise.html#post520349 Source]
-* If you're recording with an application which uses the system selected input (all 4 channels), you will end up with a recording that contains the dry tracks also. The Axe-Fx II currently doesn't let the user mute the dry tracks. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/wish-list/38058-axe-fx-ii-mute-dry-guitar-track.html Source]
+* If you're recording with an application which uses the system selected input (all 4 channels), you will end up with a recording that contains the dry tracks also. The Axe-Fx II currently doesn't let you mute the dry tracks. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/wish-list/38058-axe-fx-ii-mute-dry-guitar-track.html Source]
 * 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]