iPad and Garageband

[Peter K]

I'd like to use my Focusrite iTrack Solo, iPad and Garageband to record.

Does anybody have any tips on interfacing the FX-II with this setup? I used to mic my guitar cab, but haven't tried anything direct.

 

[loopie]

Plug it in and have fun.
Ensure you have the AFX USB drivers loaded, hook up the USB to the machine, then power on the AFX.
Set the Prefrences -> Audio/Midi -> Audio Input to AXE-FX II.
When creating a "New Track", select "Real Intrument", select your new track, click on the name and rename it appropriately, Select Show Track Info, and set the Input Source to be AXE-FX II. I usually run Monitor off as I monitor from an amp as I play.
There are no real modifications you have to setup except as to where to input your signal from.
Try recording your tracks from the AFX clean with no GB effects, then mix in volume and master track effects later when mixing your composition.
GB is everything you need to make awesome recorded music.

 

[Peter K]

I'm a little confused about the input source. The iTrack solo has only mic (left), and a guitar (right) inputs. The USB port on the back is for power only, I believe. Then the output goes to the iPad via a special adapter cable. Am I missing something, or are you using a different interface (one with USB inputs)?

 

[pamisano]

I don't think you can use USB to record with an iPad and the axefx

 

[MikeyB59]

I don't think you can use USB to record with an iPad and the axefx

If you plug the Axe briefly into a Mac so usb drivers load, you can then hook it into Ipad with camera connection kit and use the Axe as interface, no Focusrite needed.

 

[Peter K]

Wow. Is there anything FX can't do?

 

[MikeyB59]

Yes, hook up without needing computer first.

 

[Peter K]

Oops. I didn't read your post closely enough. I need the USB drivers to load from a Mac? (I don't have a Mac).