It provides all of the necessary connections, as well as compact fourchannel mixer for making the most of every performance. I havent had any problems with io dock and ios7, except video out doesnt seem to work. Im having problems getting it to work in studio one. I imagine i could use a classcompliant usb midi interface with it, though they state the controllers must be so, and plugging in my oplab would get me. You may be able to use the ipad mini with the io dock and io dock ii, but because of the size differences between the ipad mini and normalsized ipad, you may find the ipad mini moves around within the dock. Alesis dm dock drum module ipad dock musicians friend. We have the following alesis io dock ii manuals available for free pdf download. This video, via untergeekde, takes a look at how you can hack an alesis io dock to add an internal usb hub.
A very mobile and easy solution for recording on the go, without lugging around a lot of gear. Sweetwater s sales engineers are regarded as the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the music industry, with extensive music backgrounds and intense training on the latest products and technologies. The alesis io dock is one of the most comprehensive ways you can harness the power of your ipad in your studio, and now the io dock ii does it even better. Alesis io dock ii audio interface currently unavailable.
Users can also connect the io dock to their mac or pc using the usb port to send midi back and forth for creative, new applications of the ipad and computer used in tandem. The new firmware improves performance with external midi devices such as keyboard controllers and midi pads. After doing an initial broadcast and testing, we discovered that the alesis io dock is designed around two independent channels. Users can connect the io docks stereo pair of 14inch main outputs to studio monitors for critical listening, or to pa systems for use in performance settings. You will then see five colored tabs on the book cover that can be used to open the desired book. Use a usb cable to connect the io dock to a computer.
If the io dock does no longer do that, you can try to. Interchangeable 30pin and lightning connectors included. Accessories alesis io dock ii user manual 4 pages accessories alesis io hub user manual 40 pages. The io dock ii offers two xlrtrs inputs, each with gain, phantom power, and guitardirect modes. Hd24tools, referenced above, removes those limitations. Our drivers will yield significantly lower latency and better performance. See the footswitch section of this manual for more details. Featurewise it remains largely the same as the previous version, with the key difference being the way it deals with different versions of the ipad. Dual xlrtrs inputs give you the option to record in stereo or mono.
This version also supports activating and deactivating the io docks video output. Alesis io dock ii pro audio dock for ipad connect all your audio gear to the world of ipad music apps. Please understand that the base for this hack is a feature that alesis seems to have implemented deliberately into the first io dock see dan radins comment. Checking out the io dock ii from alesis, with xlr combo jacks for flexible input, 14 outputs, as well as phantom. If youre like any other musician out there who owns an ipad then youve no doubt already loaded it with some amazing music applications, but now what. At alesis, while our products range from keyboards, synthesizers, hard disk recorders, ipod recording and playback devices, electronic drums, mixers, signal processors, effects units, amplifiers and speakers one thing remains consistent. Input 1 is the left channel and input 2 is the right channel. Made of resilient plastic, the io dock is lightweight and tough, bristles with killer io potential, and sports a clean industrial design that integrates inconspicuously with the. Find great deals on ebay for alesis io dock and alesis io dock 2. The io dock ii is a universal docking station specifically designed for the ipad, which gives musicians, recording engineers, and music producers the connectivity they need to create and perform on the go. Alesis io dock series connecting your devices together. The alesis io dock provides serious io for the ipads ios platform. Detailed stepbystep instructions are available at the untergeek site. The alesis io dock has the amazing ability to transform your apple ipad into a fullblown recording system.
View and download alesis io dock quick start manual online. Alesis intros improved io dock ii at 2014 namm show. The current line of ipads and ipad mini are not officially supported with the io dock and io dock ii. Alesis io dock ii universal pro audio interface for ipad. Alesis io dock ii the highly popular ipad interface, updated for both lightning and pin ipads. Page 3 usb midi this connection will allow you to send midi information tofrom a computer. Alesis was one of the first manufacturers to turn its hand to making a dedicated pro audio docking station for the ipad and the first io dock was well received. Although theres a dock slot that the ipad slides into, it makes its actual connection to the io dock ii via a short cable that comes out of the side of the unit, and for which there are 30pin and lightning adapters included. The big news is the addition of lightning compatibility. Alesis io dock connect all of your audio gear to the entire world of apps for ipad. The io dock patented is the first device that enables anyone with an ipad to create, produce, and perform music with virtually any pro audio gear or instruments. Some of us do still use midi din hardware and on fairly modern gear.
The alesis io dock ii transforms your fullsize ipad into a pro recording system, whether it has a 30pin or a lightning connector. Click install alesis audio driver, to proceed with the driver installation. Alesis has introduced the io dock ii an updated audio docking solution for both lightning and 30pin ipads here are the details on the new version. Dm dock drum module ipad dock the everchanging technology landscape, theres always something around the corner being created to help you make your music faster and easier without losing any of the quality of the oldschool, timetested methods. Just slide your lightning or 30pin ipad into the dock and open your favorite ios recording app to start creating. Allguides database contains 1562755 alesis manuals 2387788 devices for free downloading pdf. Lets see whats new in this version, and take it for a test drive. And that is exactly the role that alesis has defined with their new io dock.
Use a usb cable to connect the io dock ii to a computer. Josh quadra, alesis sales manager, visits sweetwater to show us the musical potential of the alesis io dock in the studio. The alesis io dock ii unlocks the power of the ipad to provide professional recording capabilities in a simpletouse. I noticed on the alesis forum link someone said the solution to audio problems was to. I am using the midiusb port on the module directly to my pc running windows 7. The updated io dock ii picks up where the original left off by unlocking the power of the ipad to provide professional recording capabilities in a simpletouse design. Did you perform a recent firmware update and now youre having trouble connecting your ipad to your io dock or io dock ii. There is a complete manual for hd24tools in pdf and online formats that can also be viewed and downloaded at the web site mentioned above. The io dock ii is the latest version of the alesis allinone audio and midi interface for ipad, and includes mic preamps, monitoring facilities and more, making music production super easy. The io dock ii enables anyone with an ipad to create, produce, and perform music with virtually any pro audio gear or instrument. Alesis io dock ii the highly popular ipad interface, updated for both lightning and 30pin ipads. Since operating system version ios 7 or songbook 2.
Now they are back with the io dock ii, and as im a huge fan of integrating the ipad into my setup, i got my hands on one. Alesis io dock ii pro audio dock for ipad the midi store. Point with a finger where you want to see later the red dot during playback. Now, in 2014, alesis has launched the second iteration of the io dock, the cunningly named io dock ii. To install the io2 on windows xp, simply insert the supplied alesis cdrom and wait for the following menu to pop up. The course covers instrument input devices like the apogee jam and alesis io dock, compares microphones, and shows how to connect and play midi. The device is recognized in my external device menu and i can set it as the primary instrument for my vst, but when i strike any drum head there is no response. You may find documents other than just manuals as we also make available. Alesis io dock hack adds an internal usb hub synthtopia. Pad control what you get is a light but solid wedgeshaped universal docking station that sits on your desktop or knee, and holds and protects an ipad or an ipad 2, io dock includes a plastic insert for the smaller ipad 2, putting it at just the right angle for. I wish the itrack had 5pin din midi, though, like the io dock, since id be running an octatrack or monomachine into it. The io mix delivers on the dream of fourchannel mixing and recording on your ipad. They are available to offer you personalized product advice any time you need it.
Midi in din midi out din usb midi 14 footswitch function assigned by apps. View and download alesis io2 quick start owners manual online. No matter what apps you customize your ipad with, the alesis io dock ii will let you get the most from them. Whenever a new operating system is released, it is crucial to check the compatibility of your hardware and software before choosing to make the jump. Alesis io dock ii universal pro audio dock specifications. Alesis was one of, if not the first to create an audio dock specifically for the ipad with their original io dock. And ive summarised lessons learned from this hack here the alesis io dock is a great product for ipad musicians this small hack makes it even greater. Works with ipad, ipad 2, ipad 3rd generation and ipad 4th generation.
Having issues connecting your ipad to your io dock or io dock ii. This article will be updated periodically to reflect the current status of alesis hardware and software compatibility with macos sierra and ios 10. Alesis io mix 4channel audio interfacemixer for ipad. Alesis io dock series connecting your devices together correctly. Time and technology move on of course, and now the company has come up with a second revision, designed to account for changes like the new lightning connector format amongst other things. Alesis io dock pro docking station for ipad guitar center. Alesis io dock ii verses focusrite itrack dock loopy forum. Refer to your softwares manual for more information on assigning these cc messages.
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