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==USB drivers== | ==USB drivers== | ||
| − | * Drivers for Mac and PC which add USB | + | * Drivers for Mac and PC which add USB connectivity are [http://www.fractalaudio.com/p-axe-edit-software.php available for download here.] |
* The USB driver's control panel should not be used for configuration. Ignore error messages when clicking on the controls. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/38336-trouble-usb-audio.html#post524487 Source1] [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/38336-trouble-usb-audio.html#post524487 Source2] [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/38107-axe-fx-ii-firmware-version-1-02-a-3.html#post521432 Source3] | * The USB driver's control panel should not be used for configuration. Ignore error messages when clicking on the controls. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/38336-trouble-usb-audio.html#post524487 Source1] [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/38336-trouble-usb-audio.html#post524487 Source2] [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/38107-axe-fx-ii-firmware-version-1-02-a-3.html#post521432 Source3] | ||
* The names on the computer of the Axe-Fx channels are assigned by the computer, not by the Axe-Fx. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-bugs/41375-audio-devices-channel-tags-os-x-lion.html#post554574 Source] | * The names on the computer of the Axe-Fx channels are assigned by the computer, not by the Axe-Fx. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-bugs/41375-audio-devices-channel-tags-os-x-lion.html#post554574 Source] | ||
==No MIDI interface or audio interface required== | ==No MIDI interface or audio interface required== | ||
| − | * When using the USB interface, there's no need for an additional audio interface. An audio interface is still required when connecting the analog Axe-Fx II outputs to a computer. | + | * When using the USB interface, there's no need for an additional audio interface. An audio interface is still required when connecting the analog Axe-Fx II outputs to a computer instead of using USB. |
| − | * A MIDI interface is also not required to connect the Axe-Fx II to a computer. USB suffices (MIDI-over-USB) | + | * A MIDI interface is also not required to connect the Axe-Fx II to a computer. USB suffices (MIDI-over-USB). The Axe-Fx II itself is an USB-to-MIDI adapter. MIDI interfaces can still be used though, and editing with the help of a MIDI interface is also still possible. |
==Using the Axe-Fx II to update the MFC-101 firmware== | ==Using the Axe-Fx II to update the MFC-101 firmware== | ||
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==USB connection increases CPU utilization== | ==USB connection increases CPU utilization== | ||
| − | Creating an USB connection | + | Creating an USB connection increases CPU utilization. If a preset uses much CPU cycles, you may run into CPU overload problems when connecting the Axe-Fx II to a computer through USB. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/41013-usb-connection-raises-preset-cpu-utilization-5%25.html#post551466 Source] |
==Latency== | ==Latency== | ||
| − | When monitoring audio via the Axe-Fx II | + | When monitoring audio via the Axe-Fx II, latency is none. |
| − | When monitoring the audio signal via the computer's output | + | When monitoring the audio signal via the computer's output, latency depends on computer. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/38038-usb-noise.html#post520349 Source] |
==USB noise== | ==USB noise== | ||
Revision as of 09:28, 7 November 2011
Contents
Manual
Template:2.3 Computer Integration
Template:2.3.1 Minimum requirements
Template:2.3.2 Software Installation
Template:3.4.9 Computer Audio Interface
Diagram: USB features
User contributions
USB drivers
- Drivers for Mac and PC which add USB connectivity are available for download here.
- The USB driver's control panel should not be used for configuration. Ignore error messages when clicking on the controls. Source1 Source2 Source3
- The names on the computer of the Axe-Fx channels are assigned by the computer, not by the Axe-Fx. Source
No MIDI interface or audio interface required
- When using the USB interface, there's no need for an additional audio interface. An audio interface is still required when connecting the analog Axe-Fx II outputs to a computer instead of using USB.
- A MIDI interface is also not required to connect the Axe-Fx II to a computer. USB suffices (MIDI-over-USB). The Axe-Fx II itself is an USB-to-MIDI adapter. MIDI interfaces can still be used though, and editing with the help of a MIDI interface is also still possible.
Using the Axe-Fx II to update the MFC-101 firmware
The Axe-Fx II can be used as a USB-to-MIDI interface to update the firmware on the MFC-101. Read this
USB connection increases CPU utilization
Creating an USB connection increases CPU utilization. If a preset uses much CPU cycles, you may run into CPU overload problems when connecting the Axe-Fx II to a computer through USB. Source
Latency
When monitoring audio via the Axe-Fx II, latency is none. When monitoring the audio signal via the computer's output, latency depends on computer. Source
USB noise
High-pitched noise 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
Dry tracks
If you're recording with the use of an application which uses the system selected input (all 4 channels), you will end up with a recording that also contains the dry tracks. The Axe-Fx II currently doesn't let you mute the dry tracks. Source
USB storage media
The Axe-Fx II cannot connect to a USB stick. Source
