# Working with this User’s Guide

In this User’s Guide you’ll find complete information about the Symphony I/O hardware interface and its companion software control application, Apogee Maestro.

> ## Getting Started

> Introduces the system components and requirements, and provides the information you’ll need to perform basic system operations without delving too far into the details

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> Symphony I/O Features

> A basic inventory of Symphony I/O hardware features

> ## Maestro Features

> A basic inventory of Apogee Maestro software features

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> Connecting your Symphony I/O System

> How to connect the Symphony I/O interface to an Apple Mac computer as well as other analog and digital audio devices and instruments

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> Configuring your Symphony I/O System

> How to initially set up Symphony I/O and Maestro to accommodate your working preferences

> ## Configuring Audio Software

> How to set up and configure your audio software

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> Working with your Symphony I/O System

> How to accomplish common workflows with Symphony I/O and Apogee Maestro software

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> Working in your Digital Audio Studio

> A variety of topics that, while not directly related to the Symphony I/O system, are encountered when working in the modern digital studio

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> FAQs

> Answers the most frequently asked questions

> ## Troubleshooting

> Troubleshooting the Symphony I/O system

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> Symphony I/O Hardware

> Information about internal settings, IO Module installation, connectors pinouts, hardware characteristics and performance specifications