USB-GUITAR
iAXE
Software Installation Guide
A50-61290-00003
CD1:
== Native Instruments Guitar Combos — 3 different combos (PC / Mac)
== Audacity (PC / Mac)
== BEHRINGER USB AUDIO driver (PC)
CD2:
== energyXT2 Compact (PC / Mac)
iAXE USB-GUITAR
1. Introduction
This manual covers the iAXE 393 / 624 / 629 USB-GUITAR.
1.1 Included software
Your iAXE comes with a complete software bundle which allows you to start immediately. The software package consists of:
CD1:
== Native Instruments Guitar Combos — 3 different combos (PC / Mac)
== Audacity (PC / Mac)
== BEHRINGER USB AUDIO driver (PC)
CD2:
== energyXT2 Compact (PC / Mac)
Native Instruments Guitar Combos
The Native Instruments Guitar Combos series combines outstanding sound quality with maximum ease of use and playability.
Guitar Combos perfectly recreate three classic combos, using the same critically acclaimed technology that has already won Guitar Rig numerous industry awards. The lovingly emulated tube combos have an absolutely authentic, warm and dynamic sound, producing the purest of tones. The different presets only hint at the wide musical spectrum covered by these classic amps.
Professional Sound
The Guitar Combos utilize the same Dynamic Tube Response technology that was developed for Guitar Rig, giving the series the same exceptional sound quality. The Guitar Combos are perfectly suited to musicians with little or no experience of professional music software. A computer, sound card, a guitar and these combos are all that is needed to enjoy the sound of professional studio productions.
The Full Spectrum
The AC Box Combo is the popular role model that revolutionized British pop music. From soft to distorted—this combo has a uniquely inspiring sonic character. The Twang Combo is the epitome of the clean and crunchy blues sound. Over the course of several decades this warm and unmistakeable sound has made a valuable contribution to countless hits. Based on the famous tube amps that spawned the guitar legends of the late 60s and early
70s, the Plexi Combo embodies the rock sound. Its distinctive and individual tone can be as warm as it can be hard.
Features
== Based on award-winning Guitar Rig amps, cabinets and effects
== Three unique combos, each with their own characteristic design and sound
== Intuitive user-interface and particularly easy to use
== Outstanding, professional sound quality and performance
== Every combo includes a tuner and noise gate
== Additional, individual pre and post effects for each combo
== Integrated Tapedeck for playback of audio files as well as a metronome
== Presets included as well as option to save your own additional, personal presets
== Full MIDI compatibility including MIDI learn functions
The CD includes three different Guitar Combos for evaluation.
With the serial number on the CD sleeve you can fully activate one combo. For details, refer to the imprint on the CD sleeve.
++ As a registered Guitar Combo user, you are eligible for receiving discount prices for upgrading to the full version of Guitar Combos and Guitar Rig. To upgrade, make sure you are registered at Native Instruments and go to the webshop at www.nativeinstruments.com.
1.2 System requirements
To connect your iAXE to a computer, you need a free USB slot.
++ Your iAXE is compatible with both PC and Mac computers. Therefore, no installation procedure or drivers are required. As soon as you connect your iAXE to a free USB slot, it will be recognized as generic USB audio device. However, If you want to use the iAXE for real-time applications on the PC, e.g. for recording or for use with the provided Guitar Combos from Native Instruments, we strongly recommend the installation of the included USB AUDIO driver to ensure a low latency (see chapter "Device drivers and latency").
++ If you want to make use of the included drivers and applications, please observe the system requirements of the respective manufacturers.
To work with the software, your computer must meet the following minimum requirements:
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PC |
Mac |
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Operating system |
Windows XP |
Mac OS X 10.3.x |
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Processor |
Pentium 700 MHz |
G4 733 MHz or Intel |
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Athlon XP 1.33 GHz |
Core Duo 1.66 GHz |
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RAM |
256 MB |
512 MB |
1.3 Device drivers and latency
A device driver is an interface that ensures communication between the software (audio application) and the hardware. In recent years, the PC platform has witnessed the establishment of several different driver models for sound cards. Some of these drivers cannot be used for simultaneous recording and playback or for working with software plug-ins, since they do not support the full performance provided by professional sound cards and cause a long time delay (this is called “latency”).
You will normally find the selection of a driver model for computer hardware in the standard default settings of the software you are using. If necessary, check the documentation for your software.
Use the Control Panel to set up a lower latency. The smaller the value, the better. If audio dropouts occur, try increasing the latency in stages.
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iAXE USB-GUITAR
2. Installation for Windows
2.1 Installing the iAXE
To install the USB AUDIO driver, proceed as follows:
1)Power on your computer.
2)Insert the CD into your CDROM drive.
3)Locate the folder "ASIO_driver" on the CD and open it.
4)Double-click on "Setup.exe" to install the driver.
5)Follow the on-screen instructions.
6)Restart your computer after the installation has finished.
To properly configure the driver for audio applications, proceed as follows:
1)Start the ASIO-USB Control Panel from within the audio software (may be called ASIO Config or similar).
2)In the USB tab, make your choice according to the screenshot.
Fig. 2.1: ASIO-USB Control Panel settings
3)In the ASIO tab, make your choice according to the screenshot.
Fig. 2.2: ASIO-USB Control Panel settings
2.2 Installing the Guitar Combos software
The Guitar Combos software consists of three different combos.
Choose any or all of them for installation. With the serial number on the CD sleeve you can fully activate one combo. For details, refer to the imprint on the CD sleeve. All other combos can be run in demo mode with the following restrictions:
== Saving of sounds is disabled
== Quits after 30 minutes == Total recall is disabled
To install a combo on your system, proceed as follows:
1)From the folder "NI Guitar Combos" on your CD, choose the combo you wish to install and open the respective archive file
(ZIP) by double-clicking on its entry.
2)Double-click on "Setup.exe" to start the installation.
3)Follow the on-screen instructions.
If you have the serial number for the installed combo:
4)Accept to start the NI Service Center, by checking the respective entry.
++ If your computer is not connected to the internet, choose theofflineregistrationmethodtoactivatethecombovia another computer.
5) Follow the on-screen instructions.
Fig. 2.3: Product activation with NI's Service Center
++ If you do not have the serial number for the installed combo, you can only run the combo in demo mode.
To setup the combo, proceed as follows:
1)Start the stand-alone version of a combo.
2)In the Audio Setup window, make your choice according to the screenshot.
3)Please note, when using the Guitar Combos plug-in inside a host application (for example, audio recording software such as energyXT2), all the signal routing is determined in the host application.
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