Apogee GiO User's Guide

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8 GiO by APOGEE – User’s GuideConnecting a Home Stereo• Using the included 1/4” TRS to dual RCA cable, connect the 1/4” TRS plug to GiO’s back panel

9 GiO by APOGEE – User’s GuideConnecting a Guitar or other Instrument• Connect a guitar, bass or keyboard to GiO’s back panel Instrument (1/4”) in

10 GiO by APOGEE – User’s GuideWorking With Apple GarageBandPlease see the Quickstart Guide on pages 4-5 for basic information on using GarageBand wit

11 GiO by APOGEE – User’s GuideUsing GiO’s Stompbox buttons to control GarageBand eectsWith GiO’s Stompbox buttons, you can turn GarageBand’s Stompb

12 GiO by APOGEE – User’s GuideWorking With Apple Logic ProUsing GiO for Logic Pro audio input and output:• In Logic, choose Logic Pro > Preferenc

13 GiO by APOGEE – User’s GuideUsing GiO’s Stompbox buttons to control Logic Pro eects Stompbox buttons - With GiO’s Stompbox buttons, you can turn

14 GiO by APOGEE – User’s GuideUsing GiO’s Expression Pedal with Apple Logic ProWith a standard expression pedal connected to GiO’s Expression Pedal i

15 GiO by APOGEE – User’s GuideWorking With Apple MainstageUsing GiO for Mainstage audio input and output:• In Mainstage, choose Mainstage > Prefe

16 GiO by APOGEE – User’s GuideSetting GiO’s audio parameters from Mainstage• Choose Mainstage > Open Apogee Control Panel.• Set GiO’s input gain

17 GiO by APOGEE – User’s GuideAdditional Hardware & Software ControlsYou don’t have to open the GarageBand, Logic or Mainstage control panel to s

i GiO by APOGEE – User’s GuideTable of ContentsPackage Contents 1Introducing GiO 1Quick Start 2System Requirements 2Getting Started 2Install Apog

18 GiO by APOGEE – User’s GuideOS X Audio MIDI SetupThe OS X utility Audio MIDI Setup provides settings to choose GiO for Mac sound input/ output and

19 GiO by APOGEE – User’s GuideWorking With GiOIn this section you’ll nd answers to questions that might arise while using GiO as part of a Mac-based

20 GiO by APOGEE – User’s GuideCan I record my session on the startup hard drive?It’s an accepted “best practice” of most audio software providers tha

21 GiO by APOGEE – User’s GuideUsing GiO CongDuring the installation of GiO software and drivers, GiOCong is installed in your Mac’s Applications fo

22 GiO by APOGEE – User’s GuideFAQsQuestion - What expression pedals are compatible with GiO?Answer - First, the expression pedal’s 1/4” connector mus

23 GiO by APOGEE – User’s GuideTroubleshootingSymptom - There’s no signal at GiO’s output.Solution -• Verify that the System Preferences Sound window

24 GiO by APOGEE – User’s GuideSpecicationsAudio Input:• Unbalanced 1/4” instrument input with 0 to 45 dB of gain; maximum input level of +12 dBu. A

25 GiO by APOGEE – User’s GuidePlease register this unit online at:http://www.apogeedigital.com/register/ WarningsFCC warningThis equipment has been t

26 GiO by APOGEE – User’s GuideService InformationThe GiO contains no user-serviceable components: refer to qualied service personnel for repair or u

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1 GiO by APOGEE – User’s GuideGiO1/4” to RCA CableUSB CableQuickStart GuideGiO is a USB Guitar Interface and Controller for the Mac.This QuickStart se

2 GiO by APOGEE – User’s GuideConnect the USB CableConnect GiO’s USB port to a USB port on your Mac using the provided cable. GiO is powered through t

3 GiO by APOGEE – User’s GuideConnect Your GuitarConnect your guitar to the Instrument input using a standard 1/4” guitar cable. Shown below is a t

4 GiO by APOGEE – User’s GuideSet up GarageBand ‘09Open GarageBand, found in your Mac’s Applications folder. In the Project Window that appears during

5 GiO by APOGEE – User’s GuideGarageBand PreferencesIf GiO can’t be selected in the Input Source menu, open GarageBand Preferences (GarageBand > Pr

6 GiO by APOGEE – User’s GuideConnecting GiOIn this section, the connection of GiO to your Mac, headphones, speakers, instruments and other audio hard

7 GiO by APOGEE – User’s GuideConnecting Headphones• Connect headphone to GiO’s back panel Output jack.• The output level may be controlled from