iOS FX on hardware mixer aux send possible?

hey peeps
sorry if this has already been discussed… I’m searching hi and lo and can’t figure it out…here goes

I have a nice mixing desk with 2 aux sends and 2 returns
is it possible to use an iPad with a dedicated fx unt like for instance AUFX space… send audio from the mixer send and process it on the iPad and then return the reverberated (or delayed) sound back to the mixer returns?

what would I need? a dedicated iOS audio interface with 2 ins and 2 outs, and then route thru Audiobus?

anybody use an iPad as a dedicated FX processor this way?

any tips much appreciated

yes i think you need an ios compatible audio interface with 2 in 2 out, i think it would make an expensive effect unit compare to other modules, by exemple i use a lexicon mx300, less expensive than an ipad and it works fine!

There are a few options that don’t need a computer in between your hardware and the iOS device.

Alesis IO dock:

http://www.alesis.com/iodock

(I hear mixed reports about the IO dock, so check the reviews)

Focusrite just released this:

http://www.focusrite.com/itrackdock

(too new to know much about it)

Behringer:

http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/iS202.aspx

(well, it’s Behringer … what can you say?)

IK Multimedia make several devices for this kind of thing.

So yes there are a bunch of different ways to do what you want.

It’s not going to sound like a Lexicon or Eventide, but no doubt you’ll have some fun with this kind of set up!

Yes, it’s possible.

Turnado! Great multi FX app.

Hi!

I use the Line6 Sonic Port and it works very well fot this kind of duty!
Also, thanks for a great reverb App tip! :joy:

I’ve played with this on my X-Station, which is pre-iOS and had no complications, audio and midi I/O transmitted over USB (via the CCK) to the iPad, and audio routed in and out of the X-Station and midi synced via standard connections.

I bought and returned the Sonic Port within an hour. Output was really low. It’s really designed to be a guitar interface.
As for great reverb on the iPad, I really like AltiSpace as well.


I got inspired and tested the setup and it works really well. FX send from the mixer and return it to a stereo channel.

As for the low output from the sonic port, this is not anything that I have experienced. I noticed that when running this mentioned FX app I had to manually turn up the output volume on the physical volume buttons on the ipad. But then the output was loud and nice.

i’m planning to use my ipad in my setup too.

i’m tempted by the io dock 2 .
one thing to note would be the need for midi in on some of the sugar bytes apps as they use tempo …

the only downside of the io dock would be i cant also use ipod/phone … maybe i should try iconnect midi device ?.

if i buy one this afternoon i’ll post comments on it.

thanx guys… very inspiring :joy:

hmmm maybe i could hook up my spare mixer as audio interface, it’s an A&H Zed10 which has USB… I already have the camera connection kit… hmmm… must do testing :wink:

That should work. I’ve done that with a crappy old Alesis mixer, no issues at all. Use a USB hub and a midi to USB cable and you’ve got audio and midi transmitted from the same connection. As long as everything is class compliant, you should be good.

Which model iPad are you using?

I use a Griffin Guitar Connect which works incredibly well. You plug the 1/4" mono (made for guitar) plug into your box, and then there is a 1/8" headphone output.

It is entirely analog, and CHEAP at $10
EDIT1: looks like the new model is $30 - which is the exact same as the irig (which also works).
EDIT2: http://www.amazon.com/Griffin-Technology-GuitarConnect-Cable-iPhone/dp/B003VWZJEQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410792844&sr=8-1&keywords=guitar+connect $11.95

The caveat, and please do reply so others will know, it DOES NOT work with IPAD4. Something about that device causes insane levels of crosstalk, and you’ll get nothing but a feedbacky mess as soon as you start driving or delaying the signal. I tried this on iphone 4, 4s, 5, 5s, ipad 2, ipad 4, ipad 5, and a slew of others I wasn’t sure on the make.

Otherwise - this cable is really great. I’ve been using it lately to plug my MD directly into my phone to record video demos.

oh maaan… I sorta went ALL IN today
I needed an audio interface for the macbook anyway… so I went and bought an Apogee Duet USB (on a 10 month interest free layaway plan - 4sound in Scandinavia has this opportunity )

I still haven’t really tested, as I’m having some DB25 plug problems… but tonight is dedicated to studio work and a bottle of Chardonnay (yes my weekends are on workdays due to weird working hours) :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

so now I have a really sweet audio interface which works for my ipad3 as well as my Iphone5 (yes I live in a Rich country) and i also bought AUFX space… which on my first simple test with iPad mic sounds just fine for my reverb needs… will post back when it’s all up and running

thanx for all replies and ideas guys… I LOVE THIS FORUM


it’s working now…and my desk has been repaired… now - what is your favourite iOS reverb? AUFX is ok…but I feel it could be better… convolution???

here’s a little test… just filmed with phone :joy:

i use sunvox on phone and tablet to do processing.

oh and virtual ans isn’t realtime but it can make great reverb type sounds.

Altispace is pretty great.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/altispace-convolution-reverb/id870386229?mt=8