The Apogee GiO USB Guitar Interface and Foot Controller for Mac is a game-changing device that will greatly improve your musical experience. With five footswitches and various buttons, it allows you to easily access all your amp sims, effects, and looping capabilities on your Mac using just your feet. It also features an expression pedal input, USB connector, and instrument input for your guitar. This versatile device is perfect for live performances, as it eliminates the need to carry around heavy amps and pedalboards. It also adds convenience to your recording setup in the studio, allowing you to control everything from one place using only your feet. The stompbox buttons are color-coded for easy navigation, while the transport buttons allow you to initiate and stop recording without having to touch your Mac. Please note that this product includes only the Apogee Gio and does not include laptops or guitars.
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One of the main advantages of the GiO is its software control capability. You can easily control your effects and presets in GarageBand, Logic, and MainStage without having to touch your keyboard. This allows you to focus on your playing or recording, rather than constantly switching between your guitar and Mac. The five transport buttons on the GiO let you effortlessly record, play, stop, and navigate through your tracks, all without taking your hands off the guitar neck. The “Previous” and “Next” preset select buttons allow you to quickly audition and toggle between guitar amps and effects presets in Logic and GarageBand, as well as the patch lists in MainStage.
The GiO also offers versatile inputs and outputs. The instrument input features Apogee’s top-quality preamp and converters, allowing you to capture your guitar’s true tone without compromise. It is compatible with all pickup configurations, from basic single coil to advanced active electronics setups. Additionally, the expression pedal input enables you to control traditional effects like wah-wah and volume, as well as effects parameters such as delay length or tremolo speed (expression control pedal not included).
The GiO is powered solely by the USB connection to your Mac, eliminating the need for an external power source. Simply plug it into any available USB port on your Mac, and you’re good to go. Furthermore, the GiO provides a 1/4″ stereo output for headphones, powered monitors, or an instrument amplifier, allowing you to hear your guitar and recordings with exceptional clarity and dimension.
The GiO comes with several helpful features and specifications, including a high impedance instrument input, MIDI expression pedal input, line-level 1/4″ stereo output, and A/D and D/A conversion at 44.1/48kHz 24-bit. The five stompbox buttons are color-coded to match the effects in your software, while the transport control buttons are lit when engaged. It is compatible with Apple’s GarageBand 09, Logic Pro 9, MainStage 2, and Logic Express 9 software.
In terms of system requirements, the GiO is compatible with Mac computers with an Intel or PowerPC G5 processor, a minimum of 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB recommended), and OS 10.5.7 or greater.
The package includes the GiO, a 5-meter USB cable, a 3-meter 1/4″ stereo to left/right RCA cable, the Apogee Software & Documentation CD, and a QuickStart Guide.
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