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Product Downloads

Big Ben

Documentation:

Big Ben FAQs

Big Ben User's Guide

Using Big Ben with Pro Tools (without a Sync I/O)

Big Ben Termination : How and Why

Duet for iPad & Mac

Duet for iOS & Mac

Software:

Duet for iPad & Mac Software Installer - May 2013

Mac OS X 10.6.8, 10.7.5, 10.8.2 or later recommended
iOS 5.1.1 minimum, iOS 6.1 or higher recommended

Duet for iPad & Mac QuickStart Guide

Duet for iPad & Mac User's Guide

Duet 2

Software:

Duet 2 Software Installer - May 2013

Mac OS X 10.6.8, 10.7.5, 10.8.2 or later recommended

Documentation:

Duet 2 FAQs

Duet 2 User's Guide - Web version

Duet 2 User's Guide - Printable version

Duet 2 Users Guide Duet 2 User's Guide - Downloadable version

Ensemble

Software:

Ensemble Software Installer - July 2012

Mac OS X 10.7 Lion and 10.8 Mountain Lion compatible
Intended for first time Ensemble installations on Mac OS X 10.7 Lion and 10.8 Mountain Lion
If Ensemble, February 2012 software was pre-installed before updating to OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, it is not necessary to install this release.

Previous Ensemble Software Installer - Sept. 2009

Compatible with OS 10.5.8 thru OS 10.6.8
Includes Maestro v. 1.9.15

Documentation:

Release notes: February 2012 release

Ensemble FAQs

Ensemble User's Guide - Max OSX Lion

Ensemble User's Guide - OS 10.5.8 thru OS 10.6.8

Ensemble User's Guide French

Ensemble User's Guide German

Ensemble User's Guide Italian

Ensemble User's Guide Spanish

GiO

Apogee GiO

Software:

GiO Software Installer - July 2011

Mac OS X 10.5.8 Leopard thru 10.8 Mountain Lion compatible
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS for OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion:

GiO MainStage Template

* Note: this template requires the latest GiO software and MainStage version 2.2.2

Documentation:

GiO FAQs

GiO QuickStart Guide

GiO User's Guide

GiO MainStage User Guide

JAM

Apogee GiO

Documentation:

JAM FAQs

JAM QuickStart Guide

MiC

Apogee MiC

Documentation:

MiC FAQs

MiC QuickStart Guide

ONE for iPad & Mac

Apogee ONE for iPad & Mac

Software:

ONE for iPad & Mac Software Installer - April 2013

Mac OS X 10.6.8, 10.7.5, 10.8.2 or later recommended.
iOS 5.1.1 minimum, iOS 6.1 or higher recommended.
Includes Maestro v2.7.11
Maestro for iOS version 1.1 or greater (1.0 will not work with ONE), available from Apple App Store

Documentation:

ONE for iPad & Mac QuickStart Guide

ONE for iPad & Mac Users Guide

ONE

Apogee GiO

Software:

ONE Software Installer - July 2012

Mac OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard thru 10.8 Mountain Lion compatible
This release includes important bug fixes, and is intended for all ONE users running Mac OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard through 10.8 Mountain Lion.

Previous ONE Software Installer - Sept. 2009

Compatible with OS 10.5.8 thru OS 10.6.8
Includes Maestro v. 1.9.13

Documentation:

ONE FAQs

ONE User's Guide

Quartet

Apogee Quartet

Software:

Quartet Software Installer - February 2013

Mac OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard, 10.7.4 Lion or 10.8 Mountain Lion compatible
Includes firmware update that enables Quartet connectivity for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch and iPad mini. This update must be done with a Mac.
- iOS 5.1.1 minimum, iOS 6.1 or higher recommended

Note: For iOS connectivity, you will also need Apogee's 30-pin cable for Quartet and Apogee Maestro software for iOS (available for free from the app store).

Follow these steps to update your Quartet for iOS>

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PREVIOUS Quartet Software Installer - September 2012

Mac OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard, 10.7.4 Lion or 10.8 Mountain Lion compatible

Documentation:

Quartet FAQs

Quartet QuickStart Guide

Quartet User's Guide

Rosetta 200

Documentation:

Rosetta 200 FAQs

Rosetta 800 User's Guide Rosetta 200 User's Guide

Symphony I/O

Symphony 64 | Thunderbridge

Software:

CURRENT VERSION:

Symphony System Release 4.5 Installer

Symphony System Release 4.5 New Features
- Enables the use of Apogees ThunderBridge interface with Thunderbolt™ equipped Macs.
Who Should Update
- New Users of Apogees Symphony 64 | ThunderBridge interface, for use with Thunderbolt equipped Macs.
- This release or previous release 4.4 are required for Symphony I/O systems equipped with the 2x6 Analog I/O Module.
- This release is compatible with Mac OSX 10.7.4, 10.7.5, 10.8.2 and later, it is not compatible with OS X 10.6.8
- New Users of Symphony | ThunderBridge using supported Legacy 16X or Rosetta Series interfaces, see Legacy Interface Release 4.5 Notes for complete list of compatible configurations.
Who Should Remain on Previous Releases.
- Symphony I/O Users running Mac OSX 10.6.8 or lower
- Any Symphony I/O User who is NOT using Symphony 64 | ThunderBridge with a ThunderBolt equipped Mac

Documentation:

Rosetta 800 User's Guide ThunderBridge User's Guide

Release notes: Symphony I/O - V 4.5

Release notes: Legacy Interfaces - V 4.5

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PREVIOUS VERSIONS:

Symphony System Release 4.4 installer

Compatible with Mac OS X 10.6.8, 10.7.4, 10.7.5, 10.8.2 and later
Intended for all Symphony I/O users
Required for Symphony I/O systems equipped with the 2x6 Analog Module
Supports X-Seriesand Rosetta Series interfaces
Known Issue: The firmware updater is not compatible with USB 3 ports on recently introduced Macs.
Workaround - connect Symphony I/Oʼs USB port to a USB 2 hub (including a Mac keyboard), then connect the hub to the USB 3 port
When updating firmware with OS X Mountain Lion, the OS must be updated to version 10.8.2
**Please see the Release Notes for detailed information about who should update, new features and known issues**

Documentation:

Release notes: Symphony I/O - V 4.4

Release notes: Legacy Interfaces - V 4.4

Symphony I/O FAQs

Symphony I/O User's Guide 4.4 - Web version

Symphony I/O Users Guide Symphony I/O User's Guide 4.4 - Download

*NOTE: Only install the Symphony 64 and Mobile drivers included in this package. Do not install previous version drivers.

Symphony 64

Software:

CURRENT VERSION:

See Symphony I/O section for Symphony System download

PREVIOUS VERSION:

Symphony 64 Software Installer

DO NOT INSTALL WITH SYMPHONY I/O.
USE SYMPHONY I/O SOFTWARE INSTALLER ONLY
Compatible Mac OS 10.5.8 thru OS 10.6.8
Includes Maestro v. 1.9.18

Previous Symphony 64 Software Installer

Compatible with Mac OS 10.4.11 and 10.5.3 to 10.5.8
Includes Maestro v. 1.7.25

Documentation:

Symphony 64 User's Guide

Legacy Products

AD-16

Documentation:

AD-16 FAQs

AD-16 User's Guide

AD-16 AES Out Pinout

AD-16 Analog 8 In Pinout

AD-16 Analog 8 Out Pinout

Connecting AD-16 with 192s

Connecting AD-16 with MOTU 2408 mkIII

AD-16X

Software:

AD-16X Firmware v. 2.03

Apogee Midi Updater v. 1.26

Suitable for all AD-16X serial numbers.
Firmware and Read Me included

Apogee Updater XP v. 1.08

For Mac (works for Unitor 8)

Documentation:

IMPORTANT NOTE! PLEASE READ THIS TECH NOTE BEFORE UPDATING TO V.2 FIRMWARE

X-Series FAQs

Updating AD and DA-16X to Firmware v.2

AD-16X User's Guide AD-16X User's Guide

Connecting X-Series with 192s

Connecting X-Series with MOTU 2408 mkIII

X-series AES Out Pinout

X-series Analog 8 In Pinout

X-series Analog 8 Out Pinout

AD-8000

Documentation:

AD-8000 FAQs

AD-8000 User's Guide

AD-8000 Analog 8 In Pinout

AD-8000 Analog 8 Out Pinout

AD-8000 AES 8 In Pinout

Synchronizing a TDIF System

Source vs. Destination Mode

Separate A/D & D/A Conversion

Main EPROM Installation

Inserts with Pro Tools

DAC-8 Pin Outs

Calibrating SoftLimit

Analog Tape Machine/Time Line Sync

AD-8000 Power Supply

16/20/24 Bit Indicators

AMBus FireWire

Documentation:

AMBus FireWire User's Guide

AMBus HD

Documentation:

AMBus HD User's Guide

DA-16

Documentation:

DA-16 FAQs

DA-16 User's Guide

DA-16 Analog 8 In Pinout

DA-16 Analog 8 Out Pinout

Connecting DA-16 with 192s

Connecting DA-16 with MOTU 2408 mkIII

DA-16X

Software:

DA-16X Firmware v. 2.07

Apogee Midi Updater v. 1.26

Suitable for all DA-16X serial numbers.
Firmware and Read Me included

Apogee Updater XP v. 1.08

For Mac (works for Unitor 8)

Documentation:

IMPORTANT NOTE! PLEASE READ THIS TECH NOTE BEFORE UPDATING TO V.2 FIRMWARE

X-Series FAQs

Updating to Firmware v.2

DA-16X User's Guide DA-16X User's Guide

Connecting X-Series with 192s

Connecting X-Series with MOTU 2408 mkIII

X-series AES Out Pinout

X-series Analog 8 In Pinout

X-series Analog 8 Out Pinout

Duet FireWire

Software:

Duet FireWire Software Installer - July 2012

Mac OS X 10.7 Lion and 10.8 Mountain Lion compatible
Intended for first time Duet FireWire installations on Mac OS X 10.7 Lion and 10.8 Mountain Lion
If Duet FireWire, August 2011 software was pre-installed before updating to OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, it is not necessary to install this release.

Previous Duet FireWire Software Installer