Maestro is capable of controlling apogee hardware io connected to the computer via firewire, symphony, apogees pci express card, or both at the same time. I used standard apogee duet1 driver from apogee web. The awardwinning apogee duet combines an audio interface, headphone amp, and midi interface that makes it a snap to create professional recordings in any location on your ipad, iphone, ipod touch, or mac. When i connect it to my macbook pro the apogee logo appears in the units screen, sometimes with three progress circles.
Maestro is an innovative software interface between os x applications os 10. Apogee has refined audio down to its core elements. My hackintosh system is almost completely up and running with the exception of my apogee duet 2. Only problem is that i experience a bit of input monitoring latency in logic pro x, though it totally could be unrelated to. Maestro is included as part of the software installer file for your apogee product. My computer is an hp probook 4530s with an intel core i3 2. If it isnt, you will be prompted to install it and restart your mac. Please be sure to download and install the latest mavericks compatible software package for your product from apogee s site. First of all, it is build solidly and the construction is secondtonone. The versatile duet combines an audio interface, midi interface, and headphone amp, offering you an allinone system for creating highquality recordings anywhere your ipod touch, iphone, ipad, mac, or. Joined mar 19, 2014 messages 12 motherboard gigabyte gaz87xud7th cpu intel core i74770k graphics onboard mac classic mac. Theyve been matching apples style and aesthetic and probably consider themselves the ideal pro audio partner. Just tried using the duet v1 on my imac 5k running high sierra.
The apogee element 24 is an intriguing new take on audio. If you have any question, the duet support team works around the clock to respond on average within two hours. Apogee electronics are best known for their history in highend ad and da converters and interfaces that feature in many top studios equipment lists. If our live chat is not available in the lower right corner of your screen, you can submit a ticket through this form. Do apogees thunderbolt products element 24, element 46, element 88, ensemble thunderbolt, symphony io mkii thunderbolt, and symphony 64 thunderbridge. Everything seems to be working fine and the overal sound from daw is good. Apogee duet usb audio interface for ipad, iphone, and mac. Apogee duet 2inx 4out usb audio interface for mac, pc, and. Stability has never been an issue for me with duet. Click on the input tab and select duet in the device window. Make offer apogee jam 96k interface for iphoneipad.
Rated 5 out of 5 by mammaliand from perfect with a simple setting in maestro, duet lets you monitor your instrument and mic input levels or the output level going to your powered speakers and headphones. Really bw apogee duet 2 and focusrite scarlett 2i2. The new windows software installers include a firmware update for the hardware, custom apogee asio audio driver and windows compatible version of apogees maestro application for controlling audio interface settings and low latency monitoring. Once new firmware has been installed, duet 2s sample rate range is limited to 44. Os x system preferences the os x system preferences sound window provides settings to choose duet for mac sound input and output. We are currently working with apple to resolve this issue. Apogee duet usb audio interface for ipad, iphone and mac. Duet 2, the original one, duet firewire, symphony io and ensemble are mac only products and are not supported with ipad, iphone, or ipod touch.
Only problem is that i experience a bit of input monitoring latency in logic pro x, though it totally could be unrelated to the duet s compatibility with high sierra. Jul 12, 2011 oh well look like ill be trying these work arounds then as it says september for duet 1 i appreciate it is no longer the current model and that stability is most important with kernel extensions but one of the reasons i choose apogee was that it was recommended on the apple site and integrated with mac os x. The ease of use with the front display is remarkable, and the maestro 2 software is wonderful to navigate. Mac pro osxsnow leopard it doesnt recognize duet, im using sonnet fireware adaptor 400 to 800, my apogee maestro software is up to date 1. Made for the musician, producer and engineer that wants the ultimate sound quality and elegant simplicity, duet features legendary apogee adda conversion, 2 world class microphone preamps, usb midi io and ess sabre.
Jun 07, 2016 apogee my apogee duet 2 unit is not connecting properly. Maestro audio interface control application apogee electronics. Found 2 files for windows 10, windows 10 64bit, windows 8. The latest driver for the duet came out in may, and works just fine i think its more of a software update, ie maestro, than a driver, as i believe the driver itself is part of os x now.
Access all control functions and settings with maestro, apogees. Apogee duet 2 in x 4 out usb audio interface apogee electronics. Contact apogee tech support chat and email response. Maestro is the software bridge between the apogee hardware and the mac os. Click to find the latest duet firewire software installer. Apogee introduces ensemble, a multichannel digital audio interface designed specifically for use with apple macintosh computers. Tech support is free for registered customers only. Record music on the go with the sleek apogee duet, a 2in4out usb audio interface designed to work with ios, mac os and windows pc platforms. Apogee duet 2 in x 4 out usb audio interface with waves silver plugin bundle from apogee.
Apogee duet sets the industry standard for portable professional audio recording on mac and i. Iam using protools 10hd and apogee duet1 usb soundcard. Page 21 click on the output tab and select duet in the device window. Apogee duet 2 software installer now available vintage.
Dec 22, 2017 maestro is an innovative software interface between os x applications os 10. Add touch bar to any tablet from any mac running sierra 10. Apogee duet firewire audio interface question page 2. Once done, you launch the duet app on your ios device it works with any ios device that has ios 7. Some of those devices were sold until 20, two years ago. Apogee duet usb audio interface for mac, ios and windows. Apogee maestro is the control application for mfi compliant apogee audio interfaces. The legacy duet that i am still using has the updated driver for the latest mac os mavericks, and this shows how consistent and alert apogee products are when its come to updating. Apogee duet windows 7 driver windows 10 compatibility for apogee products. Maestro lets you access and adjust all features and settings from 5 simple tabs. Dec 02, 2017 ive accidentally fixed my issue with apogee duet and i want to share how i did it not 100% sure this is working for you. Do apogees thunderbolt products element 24, element 46, element 88, ensemble thunderbolt, symphony io mkii thunderbolt, and symphony 64 thunderbridge work with the 2015 and 2016 12. The quickest way to download software installer package for your product.
Ensemble is the first and only multichannel audio interface to be controllable natively within apples logic pro software, creating a complete, fully integrated professional hardware and software system for audio production on a mac. Apogee announce windows 10 compatibility for one, duet and. Using duet with ios devices requires the apogee duet lightning cable which you can buy here. Apogee duet 2 in x 4 out usb audio interface for ipad and mac, logic, pro tools, auria. Support product technical support apogee electronics. The apogee support team is constantly updating the knowledgebase. Apogee has become aware of an issue that results in duet 2s display remaining fixed on the purple a and the unit not being recognized by the mac. The sound of the the apogee duet for ipad and mac is pristine.
Apogee finally releases windows drivers for its old. Duet uses 256bit encryption and works entirely locally, keeping your display data safe. Apogee duet windows driver this superior analog design prevents the digital clipping that causes distortion by instantaneously rounding off transient peaks before they hit the analogtodigital converter. Apogee is one of the most popular brands when it comes to recording audio, whether its audio interfaces, mics, or headsets. Duet includes a sturdy breakout cable that keeps your desktop organized, putting your 2in4out connectivity where you need it. They simply were not designed with the hardware needed to properly work with these ios devices. The slim design fits right on your desktop, and the iosusb connection makes it easy to connect to computers and ios devices. Duet 2 latest driver firmware, imac 20 and os x 10. Apogee apogee duet manuals manuals and user guides for apogee apogee duet. I have the feeling that the duet switches the sample rate back and forth very annoying. No, duet 2, symphony io and ensemble are mac only products.
Maestro also significantly improves latency the delay that occurs during. Legendary apogee sound quality from the mic preamps to the adda converters and the clocking, duet is bestinclass and cuttingedge apogee technology. I am running logic 9 with virus ti snow and an apogee duet. The software and firmware included with this release works around the issue. They are right up my street in terms of form factor and functionality. User manual, quick start manual, supplementary manual. So it is with some astonishment that apogee have calmly announced that they are releasing windows 10 drivers for some of their old usb interfaces. Took a few restarts to get the apogee maestro 2 to recognize the duet, but it eventually worked. Apogee s duet 2 puts the companys famed adda conversion into a box thats attractive in terms of both styling and price. Ive accidentally fixed my issue with apogee duet and i want to share how i did it not 100% sure this is working for you. The duet app on the mac is a regular application, but when you launch it, it will just ensure the duet driver is loaded. Duet firewire, duet 2 and duet for ipadmac are all fully compatible with mac os x mavericks 10. Everything that carries the apogee name is related to superior quality.
The apple lightning to usb camera adapter and generic usblightning adapters will not correctly connect duet with ios devices. I was beyond impressed and completely blown away by the quality of the the apogee duet for ipad and mac. Apogee releases maestro updates for duet and ensemble. Duet 2 is the best solution for capturing your music to your mac. Made for the musician, producer and engineer that wants the ultimate sound quality and elegant simplicity, duet features legendary apogee adda conversion, 2 worldclass microphone preamps, usb midi io and ess sabre32 dac technology.
Apogee duet sets the industry standard for portable professional audio recording on mac and ipad. Apogee have been making highquality audio interfaces for apple mac for many years. Audio interfacemaker apogee and audiovideo software maker avid recently announced two new avid artist suite products for music recording and stereo audio post production, pro tools duet and pro tools quartet as the names indicate, these solutions feature avidbranded versions of apogees duet and quartet audio interfaces, each paired with avid pro tools 11 software for mac and windows. Ive used the scarlett before and it sounds pretty good, is an apogee worth the extra money. In more recent times, the company, while keeping a keen eye on its higherend niche. I think if you pay a premium price for a product such as an interface from a quality brand like apogee you could reasonably expect them to support it for a decent amount of time. Incorporating apogees legendary digital audio conversion and worldclass mic preamps, duet is the best way to capture your music with incredible dimension and detail. Incorporating apogee s legendary digital audio conversion and worldclass mic preamps, duet is the best way to capture your music with.
Kinda seems like the hyped up choice but i plan on upgrading around. Apogee ensemble firewire high end 8channel ad da converter audio interface used. Made for the musician, producer and engineer that wants the ultimate sound quality and elegant simplicity, duet features legendary apogee adda conversion, 2. Apogee duet sets the industry standard for portable professional audio recording. The awardwinning apogee duet combines an audio interface, headphone amp, and midi interface that makes it a snap to create professional recordings in any location on your ipad, iphone, ipod touch, or. We have 9 apogee apogee duet manuals available for free pdf download.
Web minimum system requirements mac thunderboltequipped mac, os x 10. I did have lots of problems with audio dropouts on my original duet 2, but i updated to the duet for ipad and i no longer have issues with that. I have an old apogee ad8000 thats 20 years old and it is totally reliable if thats an indicator of their quality. Aug 19, 2012 problem with apogee duet 2 installation hello. Incorporating apogees legendary digital audio conversion and worldclass mic preamps, duet is the best way to capture your music with. With an intuitive controller knob and seamless compatibility with mac os x, one is easy for anyone to use and works great with garageband, logic pro x, pro tools, ableton or any core audio compatible application. Important note about connecting duet to ios devices. Incorporating apogee s legendary digital audio conversion and worldclass mic preamps, duet is the best way to capture your music with incredible dimension and detail. I updated the firmware on the device, and then i ran the installer from the apogee website. Apogee duet lets you effortlessly capture brilliant recordings on your ipad.
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