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English
日本語
Compact audio interface with
advanced guitar tone shaping
USER MANUAL
Compact audio interface with
advanced guitar tone shaping
USER MANUAL
Contents
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Table of Contents
Contents 2
English 3
AXE I/O SOLO 3
Register your AXE I/O SOLO 3
Front panel 4
Rear panel 5
1 Installation and setup 6
1.1 Software installation 6
1.2 Setup 6
2 Dedicated guitar features 8
2.1 Direct amplifier output & Re-Amplification 8
2.2 JFET / PURE input (only for Instrument Input 1) 9
2.3 Pick-Up selector (only for Instrument Input 1) 9
2.4 Variable impedance (Z-TONE™) control (only for Instrument Input 1) 10
2.6 External control 11
3 Setup your DAW 12
4 Connecting microphones 12
4.1 Condenser microphones 12
4.2 Dynamic microphones 12
4.3 Ribbon microphones 12
5 Connecting instrument 13
6 Connecting loudspeakers and headphones 14
7 Direct monitoring 15
8 Control software 15
8.1 Interface view 16
8.2 Controller tab 18
9 Specifications 19
Warranty 20
Support and more info 20
Regulatory 21
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AXE I/O SOLO
Thank you for purchasing AXE I/O SOLO.
Your package contains:
X1
X1
• AXE I/O SOLO
• USB cable
AXE I/O SOLO is the most compact interface in the AXE I/O family, with 2 inputs and 3 outputs.
As with the original AXE I/O, it has been created from the ground-up with the goal of designing the best possible
interface for guitar players, and sports a series of features that can’t be found individually or combined in any
other competitive audio interface today. All of this in a very compact housing.
AXE I/O SOLO is a superior all-round audio interface too, thanks to the 192kHz sampling resolution at 24bit, the
outstanding dynamic range and the asynchronous USB audio, for ultra low conversion jitter for premium audio
performance.
Register your AXE I/O SOLO
By registering, you can access technical support, activate your warranty and receive free JamPoints™ which will
be added to your account. JamPoints™ allow you to obtain discounts on future IK purchases! Registering also
keeps you informed of all the latest software updates and IK products.
Register at: www.ikmultimedia.com/registration
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Front panel
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1. Instrument input 1 - 1/4” (6.35mm) jack type - Connect your instrument here (e.g., guitar).
2. GAIN 1 and GAIN 2 - adjust the input gain for the signals at Inputs 1 and 2 respectively.
3. Peak Meters - each input has a dedicated 5-segments peak meter, with 1-second hold on CLIP, that
indicates the level of the input signal.
4. Z-TONE™ - Variable impedance control - the front control named Z-TONE™allows you to change the input
impedance on the instrument input 1 allowing for a unique possibility for tone shaping on your instruments.
5. PASSIVE/ACTIVE - Pick-Up selector - this selector allows you to match the type of pick-up installed on the
connected instrument. This control will act exclusively on the instrument input 1.
6. JFET/PURE - Preamp topology selector - this selector allows you to select two different preamp topologies
for your connected instrument: JFET preamp type and Pure preamp type. This control will act exclusively on
the instrument input 1.
7. 48V - This switch enables 48V phantom power on both microphone inputs. The switch illuminates when
phantom power is selected.
8. MIDI IN/OUT LEDs - these LEDs illuminate when MIDI data is received from/transmitted to the MIDI port.
9. USB LED - this LED illuminates when the unit is recognised by the computer to which it is connected.
10. MONITOR - the Monitor knob allows you to blend your input signals with the playback streams from your
computer. This allows you to monitor your input signal with zero latency. If the knob is positioned at 12
o’clock, the input signal and the playback stream will be equally balanced. Turning the knob to the left will
increase the level of the direct signal; turning to the right will increase the level of the playback stream from
the DAW. This control works both for Outputs 1-2 and Headphones.
11. HEADPHONES-connectonepairofheadphonestothe1⁄4”(6.35mm)TRSjacksocketsbelowthe
headphone volume controls. The headphone outputs always carry the signals that are currently routed to
outputs 1 & 2.
12. MASTER - main output level control – this control adjusts the level at Outputs 1 and 2 on the rear panel.
13. AMP OUT - this is a third 1/4” physical unbalanced, floating output with selectable ground lift (controlled
with software). It’s independent from main Outputs 1-2. This output is specifically designed to allow the
interface to feed guitar amps or stomps without the typically associated risk or hum or buzz noises caused
by ground loops or mismatched levels and impedances.
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Rear panel
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1. Kensington security lock - secure your AXE I/O SOLO to a suitable structure if desired.
2. MIDI IN/OUT - standard 5-pin DIN sockets for connection of external MIDI equipment.
3. USB 2.0 port - Type B connector - connect the AXE I/O SOLO to your computer with the supplied cable.
4. EXTERNAL CONTROL - use these 1/4” (6.35mm) jacks to connect external controller pedals (single or dual
switches, continuous expression pedals). MIDI messages sent are freely assignable from the “Control app”.
5. LINE OUTPUTS1/Land2/R-Outputs1/Land2/Rarebalancedandfloatinganaloguelineoutputson1⁄4”
(6.35 mm) jack sockets; use TRS jacks for a balanced connection. Outputs 1/L and 2/R will normally be
used to drive the primary monitoring system.
6. MIC/LINE IN 2 - XLR Combo type input sockets - connect microphones or line level signals.
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1 Installation and setup
1.1 Software installation
All software required by the AXE I/O SOLO is available for download from the IK Multimedia website (www.
ikmultimedia.com/products/axeiosolo). By downloading the “AXE I/O SOLO Drivers and Control Software” you’ll
find:
MAC users: the installer contains the AXE I/O SOLO Control App.
Windows users: the package includes the AXE I/O SOLO Control App and the necessary drivers for the
interface.
1. Using your web browser, go to www.ikmultimedia.com/products/axeiosolo and go to the Downloads section.
2. You can now download the “AXE I/O SOLO Drivers and Control Software” file (Mac and Windows versions
available).
4. Download and install the “AXE I/O SOLO Drivers and Control Software” version (Mac or Windows)
appropriate for your computer and follow all on-screen instructions.
5. When the installation is complete, restart your computer.
6. After restart, connect the AXE I/O SOLO to your computer with the supplied USB cable.
1.2 Setup
1. Download and install the AXE I/O SOLO Drivers and Control Software as described above.
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2. Connect the AXE I/O SOLO to your computer with the supplied USB cable.
3. You can connect instrument signal to the front Jack 1/4” Instrument input 1, or microphone and line level
signal to the back combo XLR input 2.
4. Connect speakers, amplifiers or other line devices to the balanced outputs on the rear panel of AXE I/O
SOLO.
5. If needed, you can connect external MIDI devices to the physical MIDI ports (Input/Output).
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2 Dedicated guitar features
2.1 Direct amplifier output & Re-Amplification
RE-AMPLIFICATION
in from MIC
Among the features that make AXE I/O SOLO the definitive guitarist interface is the Re-Amplification feature.
The “AMP OUT” is a third physical output which is independent from main Output 1-2. With this output, you can
feed a DI recorded guitar to external analogue stomps or a real amplifier, still being able to monitor the session
from main Output (1-2). The external stomps (or the miked amplifier) will be connected back to Input to return
into the DAW on a newly recorded track.
The AMP OUT is a floating unbalanced output topology specifically designed to properly interface with guitar
or bass amplifiers of any kind for maximum signal fidelity and integrity. This ensures the immunity from noises
caused by ground loops with the Amps, so actually allowing reamping without the typical associated noise/hum
issues.
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2.2 JFET / PURE input (only for Instrument Input 1)
Thanks to the front panel selector it is possible to select two different preamp topologies for your connected
instrument: JFET preamp type and Pure preamp type.
The discrete JFET (field-effect transistor) circuitry adds a tiny bit of color and harmonics to the signal, giving your
instruments a bit of added warmth.
Pure circuitry results in a more linear response featuring the absolutely cleaner signal path possible, for best
transparency and clarity.
Each amplifier topology offers complimentary sonic performance to the other, and both are widely used in
professional recording and stage work. Note: this control only works when the Pickup selector is on the Passive
position.
2.3 Pick-Up selector (only for Instrument Input 1)
PICK-UP