Its clear enough, but is decked throughout in the utilitarian grey of some longforgotten apple control panel from an earlier version of mac os x. Limit is included in ensemble and can be enabled in apogee maestro software. This superior fetbased analog design prevents the digital clipping that causes distortion by instantaneously rounding off transient peaks before they hit the analogtodigital. The element series was designed to take this even further, incorporating analog components on par with those of the ensemble, an improved software mixer, and a price that targets engineers and musicians for whom the elite apogee line may have been just out of reach. An apogee technology first introduced in 1992 on apogee s ad500 converter, soft limit can be heard on countless platinum selling records around the world. Contact apogee tech support chat and email response. Maestro is capable of controlling apogee hardware io connected to the computer via firewire, symphony apogees pci. How to install ensemble thunderbolt software and drivers onto your mac.
In this video we have a look at the maestro 2 software from apogee working with the latest ensemble thunderbolt audio interface on a. I went from opening the box to a fully operational battlestation in less than 20 minutes that includes the time it took to download and install the apogee maestro 2 software plus install a firmware update for the ensemble. Apogee ensemble thunderbolt audio interface zzounds. Apogee electronics ensemble firewire the ensemble is an 18 channel audio interface with a builtin mixer that comes with a macintoshonly control panel maestro for configuration. Ensemble is the first and only multichannel audio interface to be controllable natively within apples logic pro software, creating a complete, fully integrated professional hardware and software system for audio production on a mac. As well, once a day all the sound would cut out and i would have to stop what i was doing and restart the ensemble in order to restore sound. If our live chat is not available in the lower right corner of your screen, you can submit a ticket through this form. Apogee control software also lets you control ensemble thunderbolt with an ios remote app and the apogee control hardware remote. Apogee control delivers all the functionality of maestro in a new, highly customizable user interface along with innovative features like the simplified. The ensemble interface can be used with the pacarana whether or not. Apogee control has been built from the ground up and replaces apogees maestro software for ensemble thunderbolt.
Simply connect 1, 2 or 3 pairs of studio monitors and press the corresponding assignable button a, b, c or d to select which pair you would like to. Maestro audio interface control application apogee electronics. I have been using the apogee maestro 2 software for quite some time with the apogee ensemble thunderbolt by using the thunderbolt 3 connection on my motherboard z170x ud5 th connected via startech thunderbolt 3. This oversized item has special shipping requirements. Unless routing is modified in maestro software, all ensemble rear panel inputs are routed via firewire to the mac, while all rear panel outputs are routed via firewire from the mac, as depicted on the next two pages. Ensembles assignable buttons can be configured in apogees maestro software to switch between up to 3 pairs of speakers, allowing you to use ensemble just like a standard monitor controller. We have 10 apogee ensemble manuals available for free pdf download. Apogees maestro software for advanced control and routing outside of logic pro. Once a technology exclusively reserved for apogees most advanced audio converters, soft limit is included in ensemble and can be enabled in apogee maestro software.
Apogee has come out with a software and firmware update for the ensemble audio interface that is particularly interesting for logic pro users direct monitoring. The ensemble sounds better than any motu box ive tried, but it cant touch motu for latency. How to install ensemble thunderbolt software and drivers onto your mac apogee ensemble how to install driver and maestro software on vimeo join. The apogee ensemble is the first thunderbolt 2 audio interface to offer superior sound quality, the lowest latency performance and the most comprehensive studio functionality all in one box. Apogee releases new firmware for ensemble thunderbolt.
Lost keyboard volume control of apogee en apple community. The apogee ensemble thunderbolt is the successor to the very popular apogee ensemble audio interface. No, duet 2, symphony io and ensemble are mac only products. Maestro also significantly improves latency the delay that occurs during recording with a hardware based low latency mixer.
The all new apogee ensemble is the first thunderbolt 2 audio interface to offer. Tech support is free for registered customers only. In this video we have a look at the maestro 2 software from apogee working with the latest ensemble thunderbolt audio interface on a macbook pro using os x yosemite 10. The apogee support team is constantly updating the knowledgebase. Includes xfirewire firmware, xfirewire updater, xfirewire users guide, maestro software and read me.
Connect two apogee ensemble thunderbolt interfaces to double available analog inputs and outputs. New features as of the nov07 release compatible with mac os x leopard v10. Apogee ensemble how to install driver and maestro software. In the meantime please control your volume using maestro, or the physical knobs on the ensemble. Apogee ensemble 30 in x 34 out thunderbolt 2 audio interface. Download software express the quickest way to download software installer package for your product. I use a pair of them with a macbook pro, with a firewire 400 to 800 adapter. In addition to a replacement for the old maestro software, direct monitoring is now available on a per channel basis in logic pro x version 10. This involves downloading apogees software updating utility, which does a fine job of transparently upgrading the apogee software of your mac along with the firmware of the ensemble all in one hit run the updater, follow the instructions and reboot. The output encoder sets the level for the main output, and a really nice touch is that the ensembles software see the maestro box lets you configure whether the. Apogee ensemble manuals manuals and user guides for apogee ensemble.
Dear pro audio tony mac apogee ensemble thunderbolt users. I have made our engineers aware of the issue and they are working on it. The quickest way to download software installer package for your product. Soft limit is included in ensemble and can be enabled in apogee maestro software. Apogee introduces ensemble, a multichannel digital audio interface designed specifically for use with apple macintosh computers. Apogee ensemble thunderbolt audio interface justmusic.
Complete inputoutput control with apogees maestro software. Once a technology exclusively reserved for apogees most advanced audio converters, soft limit is included in. Input routing diagram output routing diagram maestro 2 routing the input and output routing control is. Maestro lets you access and adjust all features and settings from 5 simple tabs. In terms of sound the apogee is very, very good, it is transparent and open and it lives up to the reputation that apogee has garnered for making great sounding audio interfaces. Pro music company, apogee digital has released new versions of its maestro software for its professionallevel ensemble and consumer focused duet audio interfaces. I work primarily at 96k, so i measured latency at that sampling rate.
Apogees maestro is a software application for controlling, routing and mixing functionality with apogee hardware on the mac. There are enough interfaces that dont work well with mac and even more software programs so if we are talking about monopoly. Maestro 2 is apogees flexible and powerful os x mixer software solution. Like symphony, the ensemble is also supplied with apogee s maestro software, which is used to configure the onboard routing and settings. Apogees maestro software for advanced control and routing outside of logic pro standalone mode. User manual, quick start manual, supplementary manual, brochure, software manual. The flagship new feature is of course the replacement of the old firewire interface with the newer, faster thunderbolt interface. With ensemble, everything from mic pre and output gain to sample and bit rate selection are controllable from within the apogee control panel in logic. The ensemble uses apogees wellknown maestro software for graphical user interface, networking, and control.
And with the latest firmware downloadable from apogees website. New software and features for ensemble thunderbolt now. The design of the new ensemble is carefully considered and is what i would characterize as sexypractical. Maestro 2 is apogees flexible and powerful os x mixer software solution thats. Of course there is also the apogee maestro 2 software which offers an outofdaw monitoring option should latency be an issue so far ive not had a need to use it. Apogee ensemble thunderbolt 2 audio interface guitar center.
Apogee ensemble update for logic pro users logic pro. Maestro audio interface control application apogee. Given that apogee have clearly put a lot of effort into the physical design of the ensemble itself, i was also surprised at how unappealing and, frankly, dated the maestro software looks. Allnew apogee control software, replaces maestro 2 and features a modern user interface you can customize for your workflow. The ensemble interface can be used with the pacarana whether or not the maestro control panel software has been installed. Works with pro tools, logic, ableton and any core audio compliant app on mac. However, this is far from being the only change to the new ensemble.
Apogee ensemble how to install driver and maestro software on. Does maestro for ios work with duet 2, symphony io or ensemble. Apogee announce update for ensemble thunderbolt with multi. Apogee ensemble firewire digital interface musicians friend. Click for hires image the new windows software installers include a firmware update for the hardware, custom apogee asio audio driver and pc compatible version of apogees maestro application for controlling audio interface settings and low latency monitoring. Instead, it is installed with the software package for your apogee interface. Apogee duet, apogee ensemble and also all metric halo interfaces only work on mac. Download the software installer for your apogee product here. Apogee ensemble firewire interface with manual reverb. Registration is essential for validating your product warranty, product repairs and any eligible promotional offers.
Once a technology exclusively reserved for apogee s most advanced audio converters, soft limit is included in ensemble and can be enabled in apogee control software or from the front panel. Apogee booth 6428 revealed ensemble, a multichannel digital audio interface designed specifically for use with a mac and can be controlled natively within apples logic pro software. Apogee ensemble is the first and only multichannel audio interface that is fully integrated into logic pro. The apogee maestro 2 software is not on the apogee website as a separate file. Existing customers also have access to the download. To remove apogee software, the ensemble uninstaller is included with the installer.
It is compatible with any core audio daw logic pro, pro tools, garageband, mainstage, final cut, ableton live, digital performer, studio one, cubase, nuendo, and others. Works flawlessly with logic pro x, but, yosemite is the last os the 1st gen ensemble will work with. Once a technology exclusively reserved for apogees most advanced audio converters, soft limit is included in ensemble and can be enabled in apogee control software or from the front panel. There may be updated software in the future to fix this. Apogees maestro software for advanced control and routing outside of logic pro put your money where your audio is. Apogee ensemble thunderbolt 2 audio interface ebay. Apogee maestro is the control application for mfi compliant apogee audio interfaces.
Although the ensemble works with any core audiocompatible software on mac os x, logic pro users are especially lucky as logic incorporates an apogee control panel accessible from the options audio menu. Ensemble thunderbolt audio interface apogee electronics. Apogee ensemble is one of the the first thunderbolt 2 audio interfaces to offer superior sound quality, the lowest latency performance and the most comprehensive studio functionality all in one box. Apogee ensemble audio interfacefor the macintosh for sale. Apogee releases maestro updates for duet and ensemble. Apogee ensemble thunderbolt 2 audio interface musicians. The apogee ensemble thunderbolt audio interface comes with maestro software, which allows you access to all of the internal settings and provides the ability to mix and route hardware. Allnew apogee control software, replaces maestro 2 and features a modern, customizable user interface. An apogee technology first introduced in 1992 on apogees ad500 converter, soft limit can be heard on countless platinum selling records around the world. Maestro is included as part of the software installer file for your apogee product. Features 8 channels of premium 24bit192khz ada conversion 4 75dbgain microphone.
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