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=About FracPad= | =About FracPad= | ||
| − | Forum member and programmer AlGrenadine provides a | + | Forum member and programmer AlGrenadine provides a handy editor for the Axe-Fx II, AX8 and FX8: FracPad. It provides all the tools to edit and manage presets, blocks etc, from a tablet, smartphone or computer. |
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]. You can try a demo version ("Lite") first. | 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]. You can try a demo version ("Lite") first. | ||
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Downloads: | Downloads: | ||
| − | * [http://www.e-junkie.com/fracpad Full and "lite" versions for Android, and free version for Windows and Mac | + | * [http://www.e-junkie.com/fracpad Full and "lite" versions for Android, and free version for Windows and Mac] |
| − | * [http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fracpad/id1154402237 Commercial version for iOS | + | * [http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fracpad/id1154402237 Commercial version for iOS] |
| − | * [http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fracpad-demo/id1201807055 "Lite" version for iOS | + | * [http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fracpad-demo/id1201807055 "Lite" version for iOS] |
| − | [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/fracpad.120946 Forum discussion | + | [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/fracpad.120946 Forum discussion] |
| − | [http://www.facebook.com/fracpad FracPad on Facebook | + | [http://www.facebook.com/fracpad FracPad on Facebook] |
=Connect FracPad to mobile device= | =Connect FracPad to mobile device= | ||
==Android (wired)== | ==Android (wired)== | ||
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This requires a compatible USB adapter, called "USB OTG". This works with the AX8, FX8 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. | ||
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==Axe-Fx II and iOS (wired and wireless)== | ==Axe-Fx II and iOS (wired and wireless)== | ||
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* '''Wired''': requires a MIDI-to-USB interface, because the USB port on the Axe-Fx II doesn't operate as USB host. Use a USB-to-MIDI interface like Roland's UM-One in conjunction with the "USB camera adapter" for Apple devices. | * '''Wired''': requires a MIDI-to-USB interface, because the USB port on the Axe-Fx II doesn't operate as USB host. Use a USB-to-MIDI interface like Roland's UM-One in conjunction with the "USB camera adapter" for Apple devices. | ||
* '''Wireless''': 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]) to enable the communication, followed by launching FracPad. | * '''Wireless''': 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]) to enable the communication, followed by launching FracPad. | ||
==AX8/FX8 and iOS (wired and wireless)== | ==AX8/FX8 and iOS (wired and wireless)== | ||
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* '''Wired''': requires a USB connection, because the AX8 and FX8 do not support editing through MIDI. Use the "USB camera adapter" for Apple devices. | * '''Wired''': requires a USB connection, because the AX8 and FX8 do not support editing through MIDI. Use the "USB camera adapter" for Apple devices. | ||
* '''Wireless''': established through Bluetooth. Try 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. | * '''Wireless''': established through Bluetooth. Try 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 connection between Axe-Fx II - AX8 - FX8 and iOS== | ==Bluetooth wireless connection between Axe-Fx II - AX8 - FX8 and iOS== | ||
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A Bluetooth connection requires Bluetooth LE (Low Energy), so make sure that the 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]). | A Bluetooth connection requires Bluetooth LE (Low Energy), so make sure that the 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 of wireless connection= | =Demo of wireless connection= | ||
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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY5k9uqa5CE This tutorial demonstrates how to establish a wireless connection with the hardware using Yamaha's UD-BT01 or MD-BT01 adapter.] | [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY5k9uqa5CE This tutorial demonstrates how to establish a wireless connection with the hardware using Yamaha's UD-BT01 or MD-BT01 adapter.] | ||
Revision as of 14:24, 24 July 2018
Contents
About FracPad
Forum member and programmer AlGrenadine provides a handy editor for the Axe-Fx II, AX8 and FX8: FracPad. It provides all the tools to edit and manage presets, blocks etc, from a tablet, smartphone or computer.
FracPad is commercial software, available for Android (6.0+) and iOS. You can try a demo version ("Lite") first.
A free version is available for Windows and OS X.
Downloads:
- Full and "lite" versions for Android, and free version for Windows and Mac
- Commercial version for iOS
- "Lite" version for iOS
Connect FracPad to mobile device
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)
- Wired: requires a MIDI-to-USB interface, because the USB port on the Axe-Fx II doesn't operate as USB host. Use a USB-to-MIDI interface like Roland's UM-One in conjunction with the "USB camera adapter" for Apple devices.
- Wireless: 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) to enable the communication, followed by launching FracPad.
AX8/FX8 and iOS (wired and wireless)
- Wired: requires a USB connection, because the AX8 and FX8 do not support editing through MIDI. Use the "USB camera adapter" for Apple devices.
- Wireless: established through Bluetooth. Try 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 connection between Axe-Fx II - AX8 - FX8 and iOS
A Bluetooth connection requires Bluetooth LE (Low Energy), so make sure that the iOS device handles Bluetooth 4.0+. This requires at least an iPad 3 or iPhone 4s (source).
Bluetooth operations on Android are not officially supported, so use at your own risk.
