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=About FracPad= | =About FracPad= | ||
Forum member and programmer AlGrenadine has created a superhandy tablet/smartphone editor for the Axe-Fx II and AX8: FracPad. It provides all the tools to edit and manage presets, blocks etc. without having to connect a desktop computer or laptop. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/fracpad.120946 More information on the forum]. | Forum member and programmer AlGrenadine has created a superhandy tablet/smartphone editor for the Axe-Fx II and AX8: FracPad. It provides all the tools to edit and manage presets, blocks etc. without having to connect a desktop computer or laptop. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/fracpad.120946 More information on the forum]. | ||
| − | FracPad is commercial software, available for [http://www.e-junkie.com/fracpad Android (6.0+)] and [ | + | FracPad is commercial software, available for [http://www.e-junkie.com/fracpad Android (6.0+)] and [http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fracpad/id1154402237 iOS]. |
=How to connect FracPad to an Android device (wired)= | =How to connect FracPad to an Android device (wired)= | ||
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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 '''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" ([ | + | 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. |
=How to connect FracPad to the AX8 and an iOS device (wired and wireless)= | =How to connect FracPad to the AX8 and an iOS device (wired and wireless)= | ||
A '''wired''' connection requires an USB connection, because the AX8 doesn't support editing through MIDI. Use the "USB camera adapter" for Apple devices. | A '''wired''' connection requires an USB connection, because the AX8 doesn't 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 on the US appstore). Launch the app "Midimittr" ([ | + | 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 on the US appstore). Launch the app "Midimittr" ([http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/midimittr/id925495245?mt=8 AppStore]), followed by FracPad. |
=Notes about Bluetooth wireless connections between Axe-Fx II or AX8 and iOS devices= | =Notes about Bluetooth wireless connections between Axe-Fx II or AX8 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 ([ | + | 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 operations are not officially supported, so use at your own risk. | Bluetooth operations are not officially supported, so use at your own risk. | ||
Revision as of 07:00, 1 April 2017
Contents
- 1 About FracPad
- 2 How to connect FracPad to an Android device (wired)
- 3 How to connect FracPad to the Axe-Fx II and an iOS device (wired and wireless)
- 4 How to connect FracPad to the AX8 and an iOS device (wired and wireless)
- 5 Notes about Bluetooth wireless connections between Axe-Fx II or AX8 and iOS devices
- 6 Video
About FracPad
Forum member and programmer AlGrenadine has created a superhandy tablet/smartphone editor for the Axe-Fx II and AX8: FracPad. It provides all the tools to edit and manage presets, blocks etc. without having to connect a desktop computer or laptop. More information on the forum. FracPad is commercial software, available for Android (6.0+) and iOS.
How to connect FracPad to an Android device (wired)
This requires a compatible USB adapter, called "USB OTG". This works with the AX8 and Axe-Fx II models.
No reliable wireless solution (Bluetooth) has been found yet.
How to connect FracPad to the Axe-Fx II and an iOS device (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.
How to connect FracPad to the AX8 and an iOS device (wired and wireless)
A wired connection requires an USB connection, because the AX8 doesn't 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 on the US appstore). Launch the app "Midimittr" (AppStore), followed by FracPad.
Notes about Bluetooth wireless connections between Axe-Fx II or AX8 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.
Video
How to establish a wireless connection with the AX8 or Axe-Fx II using Yamaha's UD-BT01 or MD-BT01.
