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  1. And you've probably figured out by now that Amplitube is not much better. Significantly better: Get the FREE version of ToneX for iOS and AUM ($20.99). TBH - I think that the Catalyst's amps and built-in FX beat the p1$$ out of any of the iOS guitar plugins. Add a Sonicake WAH/VOL pedal ($60) and get FULL CONTROL with a decent MIDI Foot Controller (Hotone Ampero Control - $120). The MIDI controller is only really important if you need instant Bank changes, otherwise the stock 2 button switch is really all you need. Over time you'll spend more money on horrible sounding iOS plugins. If you REALLY need a boatload of concurrent FX save up for an HXFX or an HX Stomp (gets you all of the Helix Amps and MIDI). FWIW - I own every major player - AT5, BIAS FX, Guitar Rig, Native, S-Gear, ToneX, THU, and I've tried so many others over the years I can't even recall them all. I also own a Helix, a PC212+ and an HX Stomp. Most of the time my Catalyst is all I need. With so much less to think about I spend a LOT more time actually PLAYING my guitar! DO NOT SHORT-SELL YOUR CATALYST!
  2. rd2rk

    Amplitude setup?

    Exactly the setup I described in your other thread. AT apparently doesn't do stereo in, so you'll need either Ch3 or 4. I don't recall if I mentioned it over there, but unless you turn the Cat's CHANNEL VOLUME down (0), you'll hear the Cat's Preamp even when the recording channel is set to 3 or 4. Also, when I said to enable the MIC, I don't mean the RECORDING MIC (called "Built-In MIC Monitoring in AT). When you load the App (AT or GB) it asks if you want to use the MIC. Say yes, but within the app there's an option to use the RECORDING MIC or some such, DON'T use that. You also need to enable the MIC for each app in your iPad's SETTINGS>PRIVACY>MICROPHONE.
  3. You're still using the wrong cable. Re-read my post: That's NOT Lightning to 1/4"!
  4. I have a simple USB B to Lightning cable. Guitar to Cat Input, USB to iPad. On the iPad app, USB 1/2 are PROCESSED Cat signal (uses Cat amps); USB 3/4 are UNPROCESSED Cat signal (BYPASSES Cat's amps/PRE FX). Output from the iPad app is on USB 1/2. That should leave the Cat's POST FX in the chain. Output 3/4 should BYPASS those, direct to the MAIN/Master Outputs. I didn't actually test that last part, and it may or may not have anything to do with the position of the MODE switch. I really should test this more, but I personally never use this configuration (Cat's Audio Interface), so...
  5. You need to maintain contact for around 2 seconds. Global Settings>Footswitches>Stomp Select = TOUCH or TOUCH + PRESS? Clean the FS surface?
  6. You probably meant "early ADOPTER", but in truth, "early ADAPTER" is more accurate! And as far as VIP goes, as relates to Powercab issues, support probably considers me VAP - Very Annoying Person!
  7. This was my first-time trying GarageBand, basic FREE version that came with my iPad. Plugged into Catalyst, opened GarageBand, told it to use the MIC, selected to record an Instrument, selected Channel 3 (or 3+4 - bypasses the Cat's preamp) as Input, selected "Producer Effects>Echo Tape" as the amp, turned Monitor switch ON, and it just worked. BUT - regardless of what Channel I selected as Input, it would not bypass the Cat's preamp. I futzed around with it, tried reading the GB manual re using an external AI (not very informative), exited out, ran AUM with ToneX to make sure the Cat was working right, went back and followed the above procedure and it worked. I think what changed was that when I exited the first time it automatically saved what I was doing as a song (My Song). When I re-started GB the second time it automatically re-loaded that song, and now when I selected Ch 3 or 3+4 it works properly, bypassing the Cat's preamp. Beats me! But that's my story.
  8. Yes, that is very strange. You might try asking support what's up with that.
  9. I also tried it with a dual HB Ibanez with a JB in the bridge. That's one of the hottest passive HB'rs out there. I do not think that the problem is your PUPs, though I suppose there could be something wonky in the wiring of that guitar. Does that guitar use a battery? If yes, maybe that's the problem?
  10. I listened thru my AKG K240 (55ohm) phones, using my Strat into HXS into Reaper. It sounds exactly as I'd expect it to, even with BOTH the Fuzz AND Screamer on! No unusual distortion, <> -15db into Reaper (perfect). Your M50 phones are 38ohms, which should be just fine. It could be that your HP Out is defective? Try contacting support.
  11. Are you using the HXSXL as your Audio Interface? Which DAW are you using? Attach a preset that displays the problem.
  12. What headphones are you using? If you have the kind that incorporate a mic that could be the problem.
  13. I'd be curious to see a screenshot with the hardware drop-down open to where you'd expect it to be, alphabetically it appears between the PocketPod and Relay G10 drivers.
  14. After you edit the title, are you hitting ENTER before you SAVE?
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