The AX-Edge can be connected to a computer so it can be integrated with music software applications. There are two ways to make this connection:
- Direct USB connection. This will use a standard USB cable connected to the square USB Computer port on the back of the AX-Edge and then to a standard USB port on your computer.
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- Connection using a MIDI interface. This will use the MIDI In and MIDI Out ports on the back panel of the AX-Edge, which will connect to the interface, and the interface will then connect to a standard USB port on your computer. This is useful it you already have a MIDI or Audio/MIDI interface connected to your system.
The functionality and operation of the AX-Edge and your computer-based application(s) will be the same no matter which type of connection you are using - the only difference is how the MIDI signals are routed.
Note: if you wish to route the sound (audio) of the AX-Edge into a computer, you will need to use an Audio Interface.
Connecting your AX-Edge to a computer using the direct USB connection
1. Connect a USB cable from the square USB Computer port on the back of the AX-Edge to a standard USB port on your computer. Since the AX-Edge is 'class compliant' there is no need to install a USB driver.
2. Confirm that your computer is communicating correctly with the AX-Edge.
- On a Macintosh, look in the Audio MIDI Setup utility and confirm that the AX-Edge is listed in the MIDI Studio window.
- On a PC, open the Device Manager and confirm that the AX-Edge is listed under "Sound, video, and game controllers."
3. Activate or enable the AX-Edge in your music software. You may need to consult with the documentation for your specific application for this, but usually there is a preferences menu where you will need to enable the AX-Edge so it can be used by your software.
This will allow you to transfer MIDI between the AX-Edge and your computer.
Connecting your AX-Edge to a computer using a separate MIDI or Audio/MIDI interface
1. Download and install the USB driver for your the interface (if necessary).
2. Confirm that the USB driver is installed correctly and that the computer is communicating correctly with the interface.
- On a Macintosh, look in the Audio MIDI Setup utility and confirm that the interface is listed in both the Audio and MIDI Studio windows if it is a Audio and MIDI interface, or only in the MIDI Studio window if it is a MIDI interface.
- On a PC, open the Device Manager and confirm that the interface is listed under "Sound, video, and game controllers."
3. Activate or enable the interface in your music software. You will need to consult with the documentation for your specific application for this.
4. Connect the AX-Edge to the interface.