The following guide contains information on how to install and set up AFX2DAW.
1. Requirements
- Apple Mac computer (2012 or later) with Thunderbolt™ connection
- OS X 10.12 Sierra or newer.
- Antelope Launcher version 2.1.5 or newer
- Antelope Audio Unified Driver version 3.30 or newer
2. How to install AFX2DAW
After purchasing AFX2DAW, you will receive a Claim Code at the e-mail address you used to0 register your Antelope Audio user account.
Note: If the e-mail doesn't seem to arrive in your inbox, please check your 'Spam' and 'Junk' folders.
1. Log in to antelopeaudio.com go to "My Account". Press the "Claim Feature" and enter your Claim Code.
2. Open Antelope Launcher and click on the 'Plug-ins' tab. Fill the checkmark next to "Bundle Version", then click the 'update' button to download and install the plug-in.
3. Click on the 'Devices' tab.
4. Click the 'Manage' button next to your device.
5. Choose 'Register device or assign features' and click ‘Continue’.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to assign AFX2DAW.
Note: If you see multiple AFX2DAW bundles in the list, feel free to assign all of them.
3. How to launch AFX2DAW
Launch your DAW and load an instance of AFX2DAW on a mono or stereo track.
The following functionality is available in AFX2DAW:
- Click the ‘ADD NEW EFFECT’ drop-down menu to choose and add effects. Their instances will appear in the FX rack to the right. The list on the left lets you click and drag to re-order.
- Use the ‘SAVE’ and ‘LOAD’ buttons to store FX chains.
- Use the ‘BP ALL’ and ‘DEL ALL’ buttons to bypass or clear all FX currently in the rack.
- Use the drop-down menu below these buttons to load presets.
- Individual ‘BP’ (bypass) buttons are available next to each effect in the list to the left.
- Command-click and drag an FX parameter to adjust it in smaller increments.
4. FX List
You can check what free AFX are bundled with your Device. Go to Antelopeaudio.com then "Software store". In the upper left corner under "Device" please choose your interface from the drop down menu. Then press "Free".
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Further Reading:
Antelope Audio - AFX2DAW FAQ