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. 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. Works with ipad, ipad 2, ipad 3rd generation and ipad 4th generation. 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. Since operating system version ios 7 or songbook 2. This video, via untergeekde, takes a look at how you can hack an alesis io dock to add an internal usb hub.
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. 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. Alesis io dock pro docking station for ipad guitar center. And that is exactly the role that alesis has defined with their new io dock. Some of us do still use midi din hardware and on fairly modern gear. Checking out the io dock ii from alesis, with xlr combo jacks for flexible input, 14 outputs, as well as phantom. See the footswitch section of this manual for more details. 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. Alesis io dock ii pro audio dock for ipad connect all your audio gear to the world of ipad music apps.
If the io dock does no longer do that, you can try to. The io dock ii offers two xlrtrs inputs, each with gain, phantom power, and guitardirect modes. Refer to your softwares manual for more information on assigning these cc messages. 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 alesis io dock provides serious io for the ipads ios platform. Alesis io dock ii audio interface currently unavailable. 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. You may find documents other than just manuals as we also make available. 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.
Alesis io dock series connecting your devices together. Alesis io dock ii universal pro audio interface for ipad. The alesis io dock has the amazing ability to transform your apple ipad into a fullblown recording system. 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. The io mix delivers on the dream of fourchannel mixing and recording on your ipad. I noticed on the alesis forum link someone said the solution to audio problems was to. 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. Alesis io dock series connecting your devices together correctly.
The alesis io dock ii transforms your fullsize ipad into a pro recording system, whether it has a 30pin or a lightning connector. We have the following alesis io dock ii manuals available for free pdf download. The io dock ii enables anyone with an ipad to create, produce, and perform music with virtually any pro audio gear or instrument. 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. I am using the midiusb port on the module directly to my pc running windows 7. Alesis dm dock drum module ipad dock musicians friend. Did you perform a recent firmware update and now youre having trouble connecting your ipad to your io dock or io dock ii. Detailed stepbystep instructions are available at the untergeek site.
Find great deals on ebay for alesis io dock and alesis io dock 2. Input 1 is the left channel and input 2 is the right channel. It provides all of the necessary connections, as well as compact fourchannel mixer for making the most of every performance. They are available to offer you personalized product advice any time you need it. 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. Allguides database contains 1562755 alesis manuals 2387788 devices for free downloading pdf. 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. Alesis io dock connect all of your audio gear to the entire world of apps for ipad. Alesis intros improved io dock ii at 2014 namm show. 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.
The big news is the addition of lightning compatibility. Lets see whats new in this version, and take it for a test drive. This version also supports activating and deactivating the io docks video output. 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. 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. Alesis was one of, if not the first to create an audio dock specifically for the ipad with their original io dock. 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. A very mobile and easy solution for recording on the go, without lugging around a lot of gear. View and download alesis io2 quick start owners manual online.
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. 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. 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. 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.
Alesis io dock hack adds an internal usb hub synthtopia. 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. Use a usb cable to connect the io dock ii to a computer. 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. Hd24tools, referenced above, removes those limitations. Im having problems getting it to work in studio one. Accessories alesis io dock ii user manual 4 pages accessories alesis io hub user manual 40 pages. View and download alesis io dock quick start manual online. But then the ios incompatibility issue seemed to iron out and. Dual xlrtrs inputs give you the option to record in stereo or mono. Alesis io dock ii the highly popular ipad interface, updated for both lightning and 30pin ipads. No matter what apps you customize your ipad with, the alesis io dock ii will let you get the most from them.
You can use up to two ts footswitches with io dock by connecting them to a trs splitter connected to the footswitch jack. After doing an initial broadcast and testing, we discovered that the alesis io dock is designed around two independent channels. I wish the itrack had 5pin din midi, though, like the io dock, since id be running an octatrack or monomachine into it. Our drivers will yield significantly lower latency and better performance. You will then see five colored tabs on the book cover that can be used to open the desired book. Now, in 2014, alesis has launched the second iteration of the io dock, the cunningly named io dock ii. The current line of ipads and ipad mini are not officially supported with the io dock and io dock ii. Simply slide in your ipad, attach the 30pin or lightning dock connector, and lift the hinged door into position. Alesis io dock ii universal pro audio dock specifications.
This article will be updated periodically to reflect the current status of alesis hardware and software compatibility with macos sierra and ios 10. 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. Having issues connecting your ipad to your io dock or io dock ii. Use a usb cable to connect the io dock to a computer. 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. The alesis io dock ii unlocks the power of the ipad to provide professional recording capabilities in a simpletouse.
Josh quadra, alesis sales manager, visits sweetwater to show us the musical potential of the alesis io dock in the studio. 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. The io dock ii is officially compatible with any ipad up through the 4 th generation. Midi in din midi out din usb midi 14 footswitch function assigned by apps. Alesis io dock ii the highly popular ipad interface, updated for both lightning and pin ipads. Alesis io dock ii verses focusrite itrack dock loopy forum. Point with a finger where you want to see later the red dot during playback. Click install alesis audio driver, to proceed with the driver installation. To install the io2 on windows xp, simply insert the supplied alesis cdrom and wait for the following menu to pop up. Alesis io dock ii pro audio dock for ipad the midi store. Page 3 usb midi this connection will allow you to send midi information tofrom a computer. Alesis iodockii universal pro audio dock interface for ipad. Just slide your lightning or 30pin ipad into the dock and open your favorite ios recording app to start creating.
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