AXE I/O Driver and Software Download (anybody got this?)

[bikescene]

Ok. I finally figured this thing out. Two things to note:

1. The stupid Amp Out volume out is literally tied to your Windows (or Mac I guess) computer volume level. Just by accident I was increasing my computer volume and, bam! up went the Amp Out gain. If you turn your Windows computer volume level all the way up... then your output gain on the Amp Out is increased to unity gain on Input 1 gain. They match 1:1 in the control panel.

2. The Z-Tone control and Input 1 Gain can be used in conjunction with the Amp Out to identically match the sound of your guitar plugged straight into the amp. I was able to A/B back and forth between being plugged straight into the amp vs. using Input 1 to dial in the the Gain and then the Z-Tone to shape the sound of what the Amp Out sends to the amp.

When I A/B between being plugged straight into the amp vs. being plugged into the interface the tone is indistinguishable. It's pretty nice to be able to adjust the Z-Tone to get the interface Amp Out to more closely match what my guitar would sound like plugged straight in. Very cool!

Now all I need to do is create some Tonex captures and see how it fares. I'm guessing these will turn out pretty damn nice as the interface going into the amp now matches what an actual guitar into the amp would sound like. Almost worth putting up with all the BS of this thing.

That’s interesting. And great that it can work properly. Though I couldn’t get my unit to raise the Amp Out volume by raising my computer’s internal sound card.

I’ve got my inputs set to match Helix levels (around 8:30 on the dial) and connecting the Amp Out back into the Input gets me an 18dB loss.

I’m on an old firmware though. It would be nice to get the Amp Out working for me.

 

[texhex]

That’s interesting. And great that it can work properly. Though I couldn’t get my unit to raise the Amp Out volume by raising my computer’s internal sound card.

I’ve got my inputs set to match Helix levels (around 8:30 on the dial) and connecting the Amp Out back into the Input gets me an 18dB loss.

I’m on an old firmware though. It would be nice to get the Amp Out working for me.

Make sure you have your computer's primary audio output set to use the AXE I/O. You should see the Amp Out and Out1/2 faders move up and down in the AXE I/O Control Panel software when you adjust your computer volume.

Here is a link to all of the latest (as of this post) AXE I/O (Standard, One, Solo) interface software if you want to update your interface. These were provided to me from IK Support this week. It's one big 200mb zip with all the versions in it.

Dropbox

www.dropbox.com

It's for PC and Mac. Here's what it looks like unzipped.

 

[BenIfin]

Make sure you have your computer's primary audio output set to use the AXE I/O. You should see the Amp Out and Out1/2 faders move up and down in the AXE I/O Control Panel software when you adjust your computer volume.

Here is a link to all of the latest (as of this post) AXE I/O (Standard, One, Solo) interface software if you want to update your interface. These were provided to me from IK Support this week. It's one big 200mb zip with all the versions in it.

Dropbox

www.dropbox.com

It's for PC and Mac. Here's what it looks like unzipped.

Hey texhex

One of these just came up locally at an ok price. As a Guitar interface to play Guitar Amps Sims in "real-time", do you happen to know what the actual real world RTL - Return Trip Latency - is for this unit at 64 Samples and 32 Samples ?

Ben

 

[EOengineer]

Hey texhex

One of these just came up locally at an ok price. As a Guitar interface to play Guitar Amps Sims in "real-time", do you happen to know what the actual real world RTL - Return Trip Latency - is for this unit at 64 Samples and 32 Samples ?

Ben

IIRC I’m usually around 6-7ms with my Axe IO One. I’m not aware of any IK products having exceptional RTL stats. Pretty run of the mill in that regard. I do think the input section sounds fantastic feeding plugins though.

 

[texhex]

Hey texhex

One of these just came up locally at an ok price. As a Guitar interface to play Guitar Amps Sims in "real-time", do you happen to know what the actual real world RTL - Return Trip Latency - is for this unit at 64 Samples and 32 Samples ?

Ben

Measured in Reaper on Windows

 

[texhex]

Hey texhex

One of these just came up locally at an ok price. As a Guitar interface to play Guitar Amps Sims in "real-time", do you happen to know what the actual real world RTL - Return Trip Latency - is for this unit at 64 Samples and 32 Samples ?

Ben

Did you end up getting one? I may want to sell mine. Just got a new car and want to get the windows tinted.

 

[texhex]

A light scratch on the left and right side but otherwise perfect. Never gigged. Home use only no smoke, pets or other smells. I don’t have the original box. Power cord included. Full factory reset before shipping. MicroSD card in photos is not included.

$1000 PayPal Friends and Family. Happy to FaceTime, etc Ships UPS Ground.

Wait… is this the Emporium?



Pics.

Left scratch:

Right scratch:

 

[BenIfin]

Did you end up getting one? I may want to sell mine. Just got a new car and want to get the windows tinted.

Thanks but ended up grabbing an OG RME Babyface - 15 years old and still supported - incl for Windows ARM - still amazing "real" specs - I trust RME figures - rock solid 4.5ms actual real world RTL at 48 Samples / 48k under load - mint condition locally incl all cables etc... for equivalent of US $115 / $AUD $180.

I've already got an RME UCX and this is basically the same. My UCX just sounds awesome so I know what I'm getting :)

Many thanks again.

 

[texhex]

All good dude. I’m on the fence with selling this anyway. It’s still a really cool device. I hope Fender keeps it updated.