Apogee Duet User’s Guide-Ver 2.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide Contents Contents Introduction Package Contents Duet panel tour Getting Started Connecting to your Mac Connecting to your iPad Analog Inputs Analog Outputs MIDI Maestro Software Operation Configuring the Input Configuring the Output Adjusting Input & Output Levels Low Latency Mixing Setting Sample Rate Touchpads Software Setup Mac OS: Using Duet with Logic Mac OS: Using Duet with Avid Pro Tools Mac OS: Using Duet with Ableton Live Using Duet with iOS Apps Troubleshooting Additional
Apogee Duet User’s Guide Introduction Thank you for purchasing Duet. This User’s Guide describes how to set up Duet with your Mac and iPad, connect speakers or headphones to play back music and connect mics and instruments to record your own creations. Duet for iPad/Mac The Industry Standard for Personal Recording Apogee Duet is an award-winning audio interface, headphone amp and MIDI interface making it easy to create professional recordings anywhere on your iPod touch, iPhone, iPad or Mac.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide Package Contents The following items are included in the Duet box: ● ● ● ● ● Duet Breakout cable with: ○ 2 combination line/mic/instrument inputs ○ 2 balanced line outputs 2 meter USB cable Universal power supply with NA, EU, UK, AU, JP QuickStart Guide Note: Lightning iOS cable sold separately. Please register your product and download the latest installer here: www.apogeedigital.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide Duet panel tour Full Color interactive OLED Display Duet's OLED display provides full color visual feedback and metering. Multi-function Controller Knob Duet’s multi-function controller knob allows you to easily switch between Inputs and Outputs as well as adjust their levels. User Assignable Touchpads Duet's two assignable touchpads can be assigned to control many of Duet's settings and parameters.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide MIDI Duet provides a single USB MIDI connection for your CoreMIDI compatible keyboard, synth, or DJ controller. This eliminates the need for an external MIDI interface and promotes an all-in-one music creation solution. On iPad, Duet’s MIDI connection allows both Duet and a keyboard or DJ controller to be connected at the same time to the iPad’s single dock port. Analog In and Out This port is for connecting Duet’s breakout cable.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide USB Duet includes a USB 2.0 cable providing High Speed connection to Mac. Direct digital connection to iPad and iOS devices is also available (Lightning and 30-pin cables sold separately).
Apogee Duet User’s Guide Getting Started Connecting to your Mac System Requirements ● ● ● ● ● Computer: Intel Mac 1.5GHz or faster Memory: 2 GB RAM minimum, 4 GB recommended OS: 10.6.8, 10.7.5 or greater Connection and power: Any available USB port on a Mac USB bus powered; DC power optional (DC power supply included) Install Duet Software 1. 2. 3. 4. Connect Duet to a USB port on your Mac using the supplied USB 2 cable. Go to www.apogeedigital.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide Connecting to your iPad System Requirements • iOS version: 5.1.1 and later • DC power required: DC power supply included Works with these iOS devices: iPhone 4 and newer, iPad 2 & newer, iPad Air and newer, iPad mini and newer, iPad Pro and newer iPod Touch iOS Cable not included: Requires Lightning or 30-pin cable for connection to an iOS device.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide 3. On the iPad/iPhone, open Settings and choose General > About > Duet, then choose "Find App for Accessory". The App Store will open and navigate automatically to the Apogee Maestro app. Or you can go to App store and search for the app. 4. Once you've signed in to the App Store, download Apogee Maestro. Note: it's possible to record through the mic inputs and playback audio without installing Maestro.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide Analog Inputs 1. Connect the provided breakout cable to the Analog I/O port on the rear of the unit. 2. Connect your analog input source(s) to either of the 2 combination connectors on Duet’s breakout cable: Microphone: XLR connection to Duet’s combination connector +4 dBu/-10 dBV line level device: XLR connection to Duet’s combination connector Instrument: 1/4” connection to Duet’s combination connector Note: Input source must be selected within Apogee’s Maestro application.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide 3. To adjust the input gain level, press Duet’s Multi-function Controller Knob until either the microphone or instrument icon is lit on the Duet’s display. Then turn the knob clockwise to increase the input gain level.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide Analog Outputs 1. Connect the provided breakout cable to the Analog I/O port on the rear of the unit 2. Connect your left and right speakers to the respective 1/4” TRS balanced output connectors on Duet’s breakout cable.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide 3. Connect headphones to the 1/4” headphone jack on Duet’s front panel. 4. To adjust the volume, press Duet’s Multi-function Controller Knob until the speaker or headphone icon is lit on the display’s Home View and turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume. 5. Playback audio from iTunes to verify output.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide MIDI Duet’s USB MIDI input/output provides a MIDI connection between class compliant Core MIDI devices such as keyboards and other controllers and Apple’s Mac OS X and iOS operating systems. A class-compliant MIDI device works with Core MIDI without the need to install drivers or other additional software. To confirm that your MIDI device is class-compliant refer to the manufacturer of the device.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide Maestro Software Access all control functions and settings with Maestro, Apogee’s comprehensive software control application. Maestro features a single window interface with quick access to all Apogee device settings. Select your input type, enable Soft Limit on mic and instrument inputs, and use the mixer for low latency monitoring. Maestro lets you easily configure your Apogee interface to fit your workflow.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide Input Input Tab for Mac Input Tab for iOS Page 16
Apogee Duet User’s Guide 1. Device Icon & ID Button (Mac only) - A device icon and ID button is placed adjacent to each row of parameters to identify the hardware unit to which the row belongs. By clicking on the ID button, the corresponding hardware unitʼs front panel will illuminate. Each hardware unit is assigned a Peripheral Prefix which is displayed on the ID button. 2. Analog Level - Use this menu to select microphone, instrument, or line input. 3. Soft Limit - Use this menu to engage Soft Limit.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide Output Output Tab for Mac Output Tab for iOS Page 18
Apogee Duet User’s Guide 1. Device Icon & ID Button (Mac only) - A device icon and ID button is placed adjacent to each row of parameters to identify the hardware unit to which the row belongs. By clicking on the ID button, the corresponding hardware unitʼs front panel will illuminate. Each hardware unit is assigned a Peripheral Prefix which is displayed on the ID button. 2. Analog Output Meter - This meter displays the level of the analog output before D/A conversion, in the range -48 to 0 dBFS. 3.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide Mixer Mixer Tab on Mac Mixer Tab on iOS Page 20
Apogee Duet User’s Guide 1. Device Icon & ID Button - A device icon and ID button is placed adjacent to each row of parameters to identify the hardware unit to which the row belongs. By clicking on the ID button, the corresponding hardware unitʼs front panel will illuminate. Each hardware unit is assigned a Peripheral Prefix which is displayed on the ID button. 2. Pan - This rotary knob pans the input signal between the left and right sides of the Maestro mixer's stereo output. 3.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide Device Settings Device Settings Mac Device Settings iOS Page 22
Apogee Duet User’s Guide 1. Device Icon & ID Button (Mac only) - A device icon and ID button is placed adjacent to each row of parameters to identify the hardware unit to which the row belongs. By clicking on the ID button, the corresponding hardware unitʼs front panel will illuminate. Each hardware unit is assigned a Peripheral Prefix which is displayed on the ID button. 2.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide System Setup (Mac only) 1. Device Icon & ID Button (Mac only) - A device icon and ID button is placed adjacent to each row of parameters to identify the hardware unit to which the row belongs. By clicking on the ID button, the corresponding hardware unitʼs front panel will illuminate. Each hardware unit is assigned a Peripheral Prefix which is displayed on the ID button. 2. Setting Sample Rate - This drop down selects the sample rate.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide Maestro Menu Bar About Apogee Maestro - Choose this menu item to display version information. Preferences - Choose this menu item to display Maestroʼs Preference panel. Check Launch Maestro automatically when connecting a device to launch Maestro when the Mac is started. Check Display Pop-ups to show top panel encoder adjustments. Hide Apogee Maestro 2 - Choose this menu item to hide the Maestro application.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide Window Menu Minimize - Choose this menu item to minimize the Maestro window to the OS X Dock. Zoom - Choose this menu item to maximize the size of the Maestro window. Open any of the currently active tabs by typing Command + number. Help Menu Help - Choose this menu item to open Maestro Help for any Apogee hardware devices connected to your Mac.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide iOS Main Menu Apogee Device - Select device in use to access Maestro tab windows. Register Product - Please register your Apogee Duet for free technical support and to receive product updates and notifications via email. Knowledge Base - The Apogee KnowledgeBase is your number one resource for Frequently Asked Questions regarding your Duet. If you have a question, search the KnowledgeBase. If your question has not been answered, please contact technical support.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide Operation Configuring the Input Mac 1. Connect your input source (see analog inputs section>) 2. Open Apogee Maestro software (found in your Mac’s Applications folder), and select the Input tab. 3. Select the Analog Level setting that corresponds to the device you have connected to Duet’s input(s).
Apogee Duet User’s Guide 4. If you are using a condenser microphone that requires phantom power, select the 48V box on the Input tab of the appropriate channel in Maestro. Phantom power is indicated on Duet’s display by a red dot above the microphone icon.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide iPad 1. Connect your input source (see Analog Inputs Section>) 2. Open Apogee Maestro app, choose Duet from the main menu and select the Input tab. 3. Select the Analog Level setting that corresponds to the device you have connected to Duet’s input(s).
Apogee Duet User’s Guide 4. If you are using a condenser microphone that requires phantom power, select the 48V box on the Input tab of the appropriate channel in Maestro. Phantom power is indicated on Duet’s display by a red dot above the microphone icon.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide Configuring the Output Speaker Output Level - Mac 1. Connect Duet to the Mac. 2. Open Apogee Maestro software (found in your Mac’s Applications folder), and select the Output tab. 3. Go to Speaker Output drop down menu and select your Output source for desired playback (1-2, 3-4 or Mixer).1-2 is usually the default Output source on most recording software.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide Headphone Output Level - Mac To change Duet’s headphone output level (i.e the listening level of connected headphones): 1. Connect Duet to the Mac. 2. Open Apogee Maestro software (found in your Mac’s Applications folder), and select the Output tab. 3. Go to Headphone Output drop down menu and select your Output source for desired playback (1-2, 3-4 or Mixer). 1-2 is usually the default Output source on most recording software.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide Speaker Output Level - iPad 1. Connect Duet to the iPad. 2. Open Apogee Maestro app, choose Duet from the main menu and select the Output tab. 3. Go to Speaker Output drop down menu and select your Output source for desired playback (1-2, 3-4 or Mixer).1-2 is usually the default Output source on most recording apps.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide Headphone Output Level - iPad To change Duet’s headphone output level (i.e the listening level of connected headphones): 1. Connect Duet to the iPad. 2. Open Apogee Maestro app, choose Duet from the main menu and select the Output tab. 3. Go to Headphone Output drop down menu and select your Output source for desired playback (1-2, 3-4 or Mixer). 1-2 is usually the default Output source on most recording apps.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide Adjusting Input & Output Levels Levels can be adjusted from hardware or software The controller knob operates in parallel with Maestro’s speaker and headphone control. Input level To change Duet’s input level (i.e the preamp gain of microphones and instruments): 1. Push the Multi-function Controller Knob until the microphone or instrument icon is lit on the Duet’s display.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide 2. Turn the Controller Knob until the desired recording level is obtained. Speaker Output level To change Duet’s speaker output level (i.e the listening level of connected speakers): 1. Push the Multi-function Controller Knob until the speaker icon is lit on the Duet’s display 2. Turn the controller knob to the desired listening level.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide Headphone Output level To change Duet’s headphone output level (i.e the listening level of connected headphones): 1. Push the Multi-function Controller Knob until the headphone icon is lit on the Duet’s display 2. Turn the controller knob to the desired listening level.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide Low Latency Mixing While recording, if you notice a delay between the moment you play or sing a note and when you hear it in your headphones you are experiencing latency. To minimize this latency, instead of using your recording software’s monitoring features, you can use the hardware monitor system built into Duet: How to configure Low Latency Mixer 1. Once all inputs are set up, disable software monitoring in DAW. 2.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide 4. Go to Mixer Tab to control volume, mute and solo of input.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide Why use a Low Latency Mixer? A bit of background information concerning latency and computer-based digital recording setups will help you better understand these functions. When recording with most computer-based digital audio applications, the delay between the input and output of the recording system often disturbs the timing of the musicians performing.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide Figure B By routing the hardware input directly to the hardware output and mixing in playback as shown in Figure B, it’s possible to provide the vocalist a headphone monitoring signal with a much shorter delay. First, the signal being recorded (in this case, a vocal mic) is split just after the A/D stage and routed to both the software application for recording and directly back to the hardware outputs without going through the latency-inducing software.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide Setting Sample Rate Duet operates at all standard sample rates between 44.1 kHz and 192 kHz. In most cases, the sample rate is set by the audio application with which Duet is communicating. For example, when using Duet with GarageBand, Duet’s sample rate is automatically set to 44.1 kHz, to match the GarageBand Song sample rate.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide iPad 1. Connect Duet to the iPad. 2. Open Apogee Maestro app, choose Duet from the main menu and select the Device Settings tab. 3. Select either touchpad A or B drop down menu and select the desired assignment.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide Software Setup Mac OS: Using Duet with Logic 1. Go to the Logic Pro or Logic Express menu and choose Preferences > Audio. 2. In the Core Audio pane of the Device tab, select Duet for Output Device and Input Device. 3. Set the I/O Buffer Size to 64. This setting may need to be adjusted based on your computer’s performance. Click Apply Changes at the bottom of the Preferences window.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide 4. Now close the Logic Pro Preferences window and select New > Empty Project > from the File Menu. 5.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide Mac OS: Using Duet with Avid Pro Tools 1. Choose Setup menu > Playback Engine. 2. Choose Duet USB for Current Engine. 3. Set the H/W Buffer Size to 64 Samples. This setting may need to be adjusted based on your computer’s performance. Click OK. 4. The following dialog box will appear. C lick Yes.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide Mac OS: Using Duet with Ableton Live 1. 2. 3. 4. Choose Live > Preferences. Click on the Audio tab. Select CoreAudio in the Driver Type menu. Select Duet in both the Audio Input Device and Audio Output Device menus. Set Buffer Size to 64 Samples. This setting may need to be adjusted based on your computer’s performance. 5. Close the Preferences window after making settings.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide Using Duet with iOS Apps Duet works with any iOS Core Audio compatible app on iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad. Simply download Maestro for iOS, your favorite app, connect Duet and you’re ready to go! GarageBand 1. Open Garageband and create a new song.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide 2. Select the instrument to be used. ● Audio Recorder for Vocals ● Amp for Guitar ● Keyboard for your MIDI controller 3. Go to Input Setting on the top left corner of the screen.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide 4. Select Input Channel 1 5. Set monitor to ON, Press Record on the top of the screen and you are ready to go! If you are recording with a microphone that requires 48v Phantom power, please refer to the Configuring the Input Section of this User Guide.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide If you would like to record two tracks at the same time, add and Select another instrument ● Audio Recorder for Vocals ● Amp for Guitar ● Keyboard for your MIDI controller 1. For this example select Amp 2.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide 3. Make sure Monitor is turned on Enable recording on the two separate mono tracks simultaneously. We recommend you do this instead of creating a single stereo track so audio output is panned correctly. 4. Begin by touching the tracks view button. Then swipe right to expand the tracks controls. 5. Make sure the red dot record arm button is selected for both tracks. Now you are ready to record to both tracks simultaneously.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide Auria 1. Open Auria App 2. Choose Menu > New Project. Select Sample Rate and number of tracks. Press Save.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide 3. Choose Menu > Input Matrix and make sure the input is going to the desired track. If you are recording with a microphone that requires 48v Phantom power, please refer to the Configuring the Input Section of this User Guide.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide 4. Set your input levels and Record enable the desired track. 5. Press the Record button and then Play to start your recording.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide Cubasis 1. Open Cubasis app and create a New Project. 2. Add an Audio Track by touching the + Audio Button.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide 3. Go to the Routing drop down Menu and select Mono input and your input source by tapping on the input channel number. If you are recording with a microphone that requires 48v Phantom power, please refer to the Configuring the Input Section of this User Guide. 4. Open the Mixer by pressing the Mixer button on top left corner of screen. 5. Press Record Enable and Input Enable buttons on your channel and press Record.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide Animoog 1. Connect Core MIDI device into the USB MIDI I/O port on the Duet Open Animoog.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide 2. Choose > Setup > MIDI In and select Duet USB. 3. Press any key on your MIDI Keyboard to test. 4.
Apogee Duet User’s Guide Troubleshooting Looking for answers? Ask the www.apogeedigital.com/knowledgebase Duet FAQs Q: I’ve connected my guitar, but I’m not getting any input. What should I check? A: On the Input tab of Maestro, be sure to set Analog Level to Instrument (Inst). Q: I’m not getting any output from audio software applications. What should I check? A: If you have chosen Mixer for the output then the Software Return fader must be raised to send audio software outputs to Duet’s outputs.
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Apogee Duet User’s Guide Duet Specifications Computer Connectivity USB 2.0 High Speed Roundtrip Latency performance 32 buffer @ 96kHz = 3.5 ms 64 buffer @ 44.1kHz = 4.2 ms Power USB Bus Power or DC power supply Bit resolution/sample rate 24-bit/44.
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