How To Update Alesis Io Dock Firmware

Alesis iDock Audio And Midi Interface For iPad

The post-obit video will demonstrate some tips for getting the best functioning and signal possible while recording with the Alesis iO Dock.

PERFORMANCE TIPS

Make sure you are running the latest iPad iOS, the latest iO Dock firmware, and the latest version of any recording apps y'all plan to use.

As of this posting, the latest versions available are:

• iOS 5.1
• iO Dock firmware ane.0.seven
• Garage Ring 1.2

From the abode screen, select 'Settings' and turn 'Plane Mode' to 'On'. This will disable both Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, and will ensure that your music app gets uninterrupted access to your iPad's processor.

Next, be sure to quit any other open applications. For a walkthrough on quitting background apps, see the following video:

GETTING THE Best POSSIBLE Bespeak

GarageBand has many meters and volume sliders. Only 1 really shows you lot your meridian audio input level — meet 2:14 in the video. Use this level meter as your sole reference when setting the input level knob on the rear of the iO Dock. Your goal when setting the input level is to accurately capture the performance with a proficient point level, just without clipping or reaching the right side of the input level meter (0dB).

Once your input level is set properly using the input level meter as your sole reference, then balance the volume of other tracks, and your headphone book to create a headphone mix that is balanced with your input signal.

Exercise non adjust your input signal to try to friction match the level of pre-recorded tracks, or based on what you hear in the headphones. The input is prepare solely based on the signal on the input level meter.

Later recording is finished re-remainder the tracks once again into a terminal mix-down.

LINKS TO RELATED Resources:

How to maximize your iPad'south Performance: http://world wide web.apple.com/batteries/ipad.html

How to update your iPad OS: http://support.apple tree.com/kb/HT4623

Where to update your Alesis iO Dock Firmware http://alesis.com/iodock?tt=5

Boosted guidance on setting input gain levels: http://world wide web.noterepeat.com/manufactures/q-and-a/20-gain-staging-101

Download the garage band demo project used in this video: http://www.noterepeat.com/images/iodock_video_garageband_demo.zippo

Purchase the Alesis iO Dock here