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 comput- ers. 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 ap- plications, please observe the system requirements of the respective manufacturers.

To work with the software, your computer must meet the following minimum requirements:

 

PC

Mac

Operating system

Windows XP

Mac OS X 10.3.x

Processor

Pentium 700 MHz

G4 733 MHz or Intel

Athlon XP 1.33 GHz

Core Duo 1.66 GHz

 

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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Introduction