Driver install went smoothly and so far no problems. Apogee duet 2 in x 4 out usb audio portable record. Aug 19, 2011 duet 2 is, as its name suggests, a secondgeneration, dualchannel audio interface made by apogee for the macintosh. Im having a problem where i cant use the main outs and phones outputs as different ouputs in ableton.
I still have a line on a pretty cheap one lets say affordable. If you get a message warning about usb current draw, connect duet 2 to the supplied apogee ac power adapter. Apogee duet problem unexpectedly not working gearslutz. As an added update, it appears as though duet is not compatable with lion. Presonus forums apogee duet 2 and studio one 4 help.
Launch apogee maestro from your applications folder, go to the input tab and analog level dropdown menu for whichever input youre using for mic. I just went to a music store and borrowed an apogee duet. An audio interface is one of the most crucial elements a recording studio needs. Hello, bad news here, so im running the duet 2 with my imac 2. Apogee finally releases windows drivers for its old. Due to changes in macos, the apogee gio is not compatible with macos 10. Follow the onscreen prompts to vcm94312 your computer to make all the broadcom driver updates to come into effect.
Windows 10 drivers for apogee one, duet and quartet usb interfaces now available posted 21st november 2017 apogee is pleased to announce windows 10 compatibility for the latest generations of one, duet and quartet usb audio interfaces. Oct 11, 2017 apogee have been making highquality audio interfaces for apple mac for many years. Apogee duet is a portable usb audio interface with 2 mic preamps and for professional studio quality recording on ipad, iphone or mac. The apple lightning to usb camera adapter and generic usblightning adapters will not correctly connect duet with ios devices. Windows 7 users must update the firmware included with the asio driver.
Select the labels in the provided by driver column. This is one of the most important steps to prevent problem behavior with an audio device because sleep mode works by suspending drivers in a hibernate state. I have an apogee duet 2 that i use with my macbook pro. How to download and update firmware apogee duet 2 firmware update download digital photo cameras firmware. Whatever the reason apogee are releasing windows 10 drivers for the one, duet and quartet this november. With duets 2 combo inputs you can connect microphones, guitars, keyboards or line level devices such as external mic.
Apogee duet 2 is an amazing usb audio interface, very portable i travel with it all the time, its also very sturdy, it comes with a breakout cable connects instruments, cables, microphones and speakers, has 2 ins and 4 outs, features xlrs plus original 14 inch inputsoutputs, also has a headphone port. July 2011 this version of the duet 2 users guide is for print purposes only. Apogee duet sets the industry standard for portable professional audio recording on mac and ipad. If apogee say that the latest versions of osx have rewritten drivers that fix this issue, then were pretty much all set. Duet is a must have for those desiring apogeegrade preamps and converters with usb2 connectivity in a small, portable package. The real issue is if it is really only windows 10 support without windows 78 support. Since 1985, apogee has produced innovative, awardwinning technology that powers many of the worlds most respected studios.
Apogee duet lets you effortlessly capture brilliant recordings on your ipad. And after how many decades you will make drivers for windows 7. Apogee duet 2 breakout cable compatible with duet 2 and duet. Microprocessors are controlled by firmware that enables the device to do the job it was purchased for. Questions about apogee duet usb audio interface for ipad. A demonstration on how to perform a hardware reset on the apogee duet 2 mac only. The apogee duet 2 is a topquality audio interface for recording or just listening to music on a mac, but its no longer the only game in town.
Hey guys i bought a used apogee duet and im pretty happy with it, but. Apogee duet audio interface a truly professional 2 in4out usb audio interface for your ipad, mac, or pc, this apogee duet captures pristine 192 khz24bit audio with two mic preamps. Apogee announces windows 10 compatibility for one, duet and quartet audio interfaces santa monica, california, october 10, 2017 apogee is pleased to announce windows 10 compatibility for the latest generations of one, duet and quartet usb audio interfaces. When streaming audio through an interface connected to your mac, there are many factors that can cause performance problem. The apogee maestro 2 software is not on the apogee website as a separate file. Overall opinion hello, bad news here, so im running the duet 2 with my imac 2.
The elegant single cabletojunction design allows for easy cable management and the locking connection to duet 2 is robust and stylish. Using duet with ios devices requires the apogee duet lightning cable which you can buy here. Products like symphony io, quartet, duet, one, jam and mic have been instrumental in capturing countless grammy and oscar winning performances by todays biggest artists. Aug 28, 2012 duet 2 does not have an analog type especially that the main goal with apogee duet 2 was to deliver low distortion, great dynamic range and clear sound. The duet 2s back panel features sockets for usb and power and a connector for the included breakout. Ok, so ive finished reading all the driver nightmares about avid. Apogee duet 2 breakout cable compatible with duet 2 and. Check out the the power supply for my apogee duet isnt working. Pro tools duet is a classcompliant device for mac os x, so no drivers are. Apogee announces windows 10 compatibility for one, duet. Find great deals on ebay for apogee duet firewire and apogee one. Connect duet, all lights up, leave it connected for 7 minutes, let the pcb warms up and reconnect the duet. What is different between these and the interfaces from apogee.
Important note about connecting duet to ios devices. However, a good audio interface can make a huge difference when it comes to the workflow and resulting recording quality. Apogee and windows 10 announcement avid pro audio community. Mic input doesnt work either because i have to engage the 48 volts phantom power on the xlr for my mic. Windows 10 compatibility for apogee one, duet and quartet audio. The apogee support team is constantly updating the knowledgebase. Apogee asio audio driver and pc compatible version of apogees.
View and download apogee duet 2 user manual online. So i have the duet 2, is that compatible w windows 10. The cause of this can be debated, but apple has cut the firewire support in core audio. 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. Users will be able to register and download a windows 10 compatible software installer from apogees website. Use this guide to optimize your mac computer to reduce the chances. The quickest way to download software installer package for your product. Audio and midi record stops with a clock source error with apogee quartet on win 8. Sep 21, 2018 questions and answers posted by the apple store community for the product apogee duet usb audio interface for ipad, iphone, and mac. The 2016 macbook pro with touch bar includes thunderbolt 3 ports, which can also be.
The latest and most uptodate users guide is available at. Opening the apogee control panel simply launches maestro 2 which isnt an issue in any way. While the interfaces are sold with pro tools software, they can be used with any windows daw. Duet 2 released 2011 not compatible with windows 10. Why was my windows 7 digis june announcement latency removed. Apogee support uses this as a troubleshooting tool to help our customers. Windows 10 drivers for apogee one, duet and quartet usb interfaces now. Duet includes a sturdy breakout cable that keeps your desktop organized, putting your 2 in4out connectivity where you need it. Windows sees the device as an apogee duet and i hear sound. Also, there is a duet 2 that supports the ipad also. Maestro software for mac os x and ios for controlling duet and. Nov 06, 2015 ive had so many problems with my duet 2 purchased 82015. Despite apogee s obviously close relationship with apple, the manual available online at. If our live chat is not available in the lower right corner of your screen, you can submit a ticket through this form.
Unfortunately, with so many different models on the market, finding just the right audio interface isnt easy. Apogee duet 2 firmware update full guides for download and. There was a driver released for duet 2 weeks back or so. Apogee duet 2 completely redesigned mic preamps and converters 4 outputs, independent speaker and headphone outs balanced speaker outputs usb 2. Jun 07, 2016 apogee my apogee duet 2 unit is not connecting properly. Apogee my apogee duet 2 unit is not connecting properly. Apogee has nothing to do with the io softwaredrivers of the avid versions, it is only responsible for the.
Windows pc with intel core i3 processor or greater. Duet is a legendary portable interface from apogee, combining high quality audio and portability in one usb interface, that. Drivers will need to be updated before it will be usable. It actually goes back to when apogee was a digidesign partner and they fell out. Avid and apogee have teamed up and rebadged the formerly appleonly duet and quartet interfaces for windows users. Tech support is free for registered customers only. Duet 2 s new breakout cable is greatly streamlined with 2 combination micinstrument connectors xlr and 14 built into a single connector and 2 balanced 14 connectors for speakers. This week, apogee has announced windows 10 compatibility for the latest. 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. To connect duet s line outputs directly to powered speakers, youll need 2 cables with 14 tipsleeve plugs on one end to connect to duet s outl and outr jacks and the appropriate connector on the other ends to connect your speakers. The audiobox has two main outs labeled r and l and also a phones output jack, but using the audiobox usb driver in ableton i can only see one row of outputs labeled 1 2 1 2. While this updated release has given apogee an opportunity to address several key features of duet s capabilities, it has also afforded the company the chance to overhaul its design as the original silver duet echoed the corresponding generation of macbook pro, so duet 2. I can set the buffer size to 128 samples without dropouts. Apogee duet 2 in x 4 out usb audio interface for ipad and mac, logic, pro tools, auria.
Just tried using the duet v1 on my imac 5k running high sierra. May 02, 2019 top 3 ways to download and update broadcom drivers on windows 10, 8. Apogees duet is the most apogee duet portable audio interface ever. How to use apogee duet on windows 7 use the original apogee. For example, when listening to music in itunes or watching a video stream in the browser, after i while there begin to appear stutter effects.
Apogee duet 2 the duet 2 now has 4 analog outputs which should make it more suited for djs to monitor separate mixes or to send a click track to a drummer or a submix to front of house when playing live. So, no drivers from apogee its apple, drivers extremely unstable, i use live,any number of tracks could create problems. Theyve been matching apples style and aesthetic and probably consider themselves the ideal pro audio partner. They wont write the drivers for the duet 2 or support windows for those customers. Apogee duet 2 for sale in uk 16 used apogee duet 2. Duet firewire, ensemble firewire along with several audio interfaces from other manufacturers also take advantage of this driver, meaning that the audio driver needed for your duet firewire or. This does not in any way hinder apogee to develop their own driver if they wanted to. Go into your avid master account and you will see links for a tier 2 and a tier 3 plugin. I think by adding tube amp youll get the analog feel to it. Apogee announce windows 10 compatibility for one, duet and. Send your duet back and get one that works the way it should. Duet is a legendary portable interface from apogee, combining high quality audio and portability in one usb interface, that was just for mac and ios devices. Adam a7s i read through the manual and it said use 14 ts ends on the apogee outputs. Out of the box, the duet 2 comes with a quick start guide, the usb2 and breakout cables and a switchmode wallwart psu with us, eu and uk plugs, but no software is supplied youll find that as a download on the apogee web site.
Apogee says an updated driver for the duet is coming in august. However, the usb audio portion of the device does work because it is classcompliant and uses an apple coreaudio driver that is built into macos. Jul 18, 2016 avid pro tools duet may sometimes be at fault for other drivers ceasing to function these are the driver scans of 2 of our recent wiki members scans were performed on computers suffering from avid pro tools duet disfunctions. Cookies allow us to remember your signin details, to optimize site functionality and to deliver content tailored to your interests. Its all about balancing your rack to the way you want it to listen to asgard 2 was definitely warming sound of a duet. When i connect it to my macbook pro the apogee logo appears in the units screen, sometimes with three progress circles. Here is the last straw phone call to apogee tech support to replace unit instead of repair. An error occurred while retrieving sharing information. Dec 24, 2019 i had to return a duet 2 for almost the same reason at a guitar apogee one where the oled screen would freeze and distort even with the latest drivers running on mavericks i havent been able to use either product to tell you if they quality is really as great as they say it is. Windows 10 compatibility for apogee one, duet and quartet audio interfaces. So far everything seems to work fine with on my lenovo thinkpad e460 running windows 10. Apogee duet windows 10 asio driver stability and latency. Certainly, theyre recommending usb buffer settings as low or lower than firewire for the duet 2, so it would appear that this problem has been solved. Quote you are using an apogee for playback you paid hood money for a good recording device but for playback one audio interface is as good as the other, eel at least once you cross a.
Duet 2 does not have an analog type especially that the main goal with apogee duet 2 was to deliver low distortion, great dynamic range and clear sound. Power cables free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Warning to apogee ensemble and duet firewire users planning. Took a few restarts to get the apogee maestro 2 to recognize the duet, but it eventually worked. But today i tried to record for the first time since i transferred to my new computer and when i arm the track to record, i set it to input 1 on the. Latencies are pretty low, but not exceptionally so. Apogee duet usb audio interface for mac, ios and windows. 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 finally releases windows drivers for its old audio. Warning to apogee ensemble and duet firewire users. I cant find a working flow because of this, ive been in contact with apogee for more than 2 weeks now and i think were just exchanging emails for nothing really. For more details about current draw on the usb bus, please. If you continue surfing the site, you agree to the use of cookies.
They knew there was an issue, but werent sure how to resolve it i had a few issues, also when i tried to use my isight. Go into your avid master account and you will see links for a tier 2 and a tier 3 plug in. I just read about the apogee windows 10 support for some devices. Contact apogee tech support chat and email response. Windows 10 drivers for apogee one, duet and quartet usb. There you will find answers to many frequently asked questions, troubleshooting articles. I just finished up a song and released it yesterday but im coming across the same little. Apogee, makers of the one, duet and quartet usb audio interfaces, has announced windows 10 compatibility for customers who purchase the latest generation of these products. Instead, it is installed with the software package for your apogee interface. The slim design fits right on your desktop, and the iosusb connection makes it easy to connect to computers and ios devices. Apogees original duet interface provided two channels of highquality microphone, line and instrument inputs and a combined stereo headphone and speaker output alongside the companys renowned digital converters.
Pro tools duet and pro tools quartet frequently asked questions faq. Hi all, i am trying to get my apogee camera and fw to install on a new win10 pro computer and no matter what i try, the apparently nonupdated apogee drivers will not load. Contacted apogee has been sudgested to replace tsb41ab1pap ic. Nov 15, 2019 apogee duet sets apogee duet industry standard for portable professional audio recording. Apogee finally releases windows drivers for its old audio interfaces. Introducing the apogee symphony io mk ii connect series.
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