Apogee Announces New Software for Ensemble and Duet

[BrettP]

Apogee Announces New Software for Ensemble and Duet


Apogee Electronics is pleased to announce the release of new software for both Ensemble and Duet, available for download from the Apogee website at:

Ensemble Update

Duet Update

In order to download, your Apogee login is required. If you do not have a login please create an account and register your product.


New features and resolved issues that are included in the updates are as follows:
Ensemble
New Features - Apogee Maestro Software:

• Euphonix EuCon compatibility - it's now possible to control several Maestro parameters such as input controls, output levels and mixer settings from EuCon-compatible hardware
• Encoder pop-ups - front panel encoder selections and level changes are displayed in an OS X style "pop-up", similar to OS X pop-ups for volume control and display brightness
• Auto Launch - A preference now offers Autolaunch of the Maestro application when an Ensemble is detected

Resolved Issues:

• Kernel panic issues resolved with Apple Firewire audio driver v. 242-4-7
• 176.4-192kHz conversion now operates consistently across all revisions.
• Core Audio latency correction now works as expected
• SPDIF Optical connections with Macs now supported at 96kHz
• HP2 muting issue is resolved
• Implemented a work-around to avoid a jump in output level when opening Steinberg audio applications
• General stability has been enhanced
  

Duet
New Features - Apogee Maestro Software:

• Euphonix EuCon compatibility - it's now possible to control several Maestro parameters such as input controls, output levels and mixer settings from EuCon-compatible hardware

Resolved Issues:

• Kernel panic issues resolved with the Apple Firewire audio driver v. 242-4-7
• Implemented a work-around to avoid a jump in output level when opening Steinberg audio applications
• The pop-up now runs consistently

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Brett Patrick
Tech Support Specialist
Apogee Electronics

[antonbuys]

BrettP,

Thanks for the update.

A question: Is it now possible to rub 2 or 3 Ensembles on one Mac system? I have a G5 Dual 2.7 (PPC). Can they share a bus, or would they have to be on separate FW buses?

Thanks
Anton

[Ashermusic]

I really wish you guys could make the Duet work as an Aggregate device with Soundflower. It is the lack of this ability that is a deal breaker for me.

[rarseman]

I had two ensembles
You have to set up one as a standalone and lightpipe to the other ensemble


A question: Is it now possible to rub 2 or 3 Ensembles on one Mac system? I have a G5 Dual 2.7 (PPC). Can they share a bus, or would they have to be on separate FW buses?

Thanks
Anton[/quote]

[remixDr]

i've waited a long time for this update, because the kernel panics was the baddest thing i saw on an audiointerface. I've bought a new mac and an ensemble, because they say it's the best couple for good work and then - one kernel panic after the other,,,,, but now it's gone yeahhh :-)
And the big surprise too: now I get a normal level output. Before I've pump up the volume nearly to the max on my amplifier to got the mix right to the headphone amplifier or to the monitors........

Another great thing is the Euphonic Artist support. now you can control the maestro mixer and input settings by your MC MIX. But at the time i havn't found the master fader for output. perhaps i will find it on the MC Control

[macleodgrant]

does anybody here notice unacceptable hiss on the outputs of the Ensemble?

a few in another thread i started have noticed but not many

[trampe]

Everything got worse for me with this. I got clicks on recorded files before I installed it. Now playback is a mess. Largest buffersize, Duet on Mbp 2.2 4gram, Nuendo. Fresh install of tiger. I do not dare to install the ensemble update.
Any ideas, what might be wrong?