ToddW123 Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 I just tried Catalyst Edit on my new Catalyst 60. Using an Android tablet, with amp turned on and the Catalyst App running, I plug the USB-B to USB-C cable into the Android tablet. I pop up comes up asking if I want to allow the Edit app to take control of the amp and I respond YES. Everything seems to be OK, but no changes of any kind on the Edit App change anything on the amp. I have tried several other connection sequences as well like plugging in the cable first, getting the pop up "Do you want to allow....." and going to the edit app but under no circumstances so far have I been able to get the Edit App to change anything on the amp. Any suggestions? Also, is there a manual for the Edit App for download somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd2rk Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 How about the other way around - if you turn a knob on the amp, is it reflected in the app? Also, does the app see the names of the presets on the amp and the different settings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddW123 Posted November 26, 2023 Author Share Posted November 26, 2023 Tried a bunch of knobs and button on the amp and nothing changed in the Edit App. Seems like there is simply no communication of any kind in either direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd2rk Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 I use an iPad, so not much I can contribute other than to make sure that your Android device and OS version are compatible with Catalyst Edit and try another cable. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddW123 Posted November 26, 2023 Author Share Posted November 26, 2023 Thanks, that's what I was thinking. I am using an Android 12 Samsung tablet and a USB B - C off Amazon. I also have a Spider Amp so will try the tablet/cable on it and see what happens with its App. I wish I could find a manual for the Catalyst Edit App. There are some icons at the top and I am not sure what they mean. For example, there is a USB symbol at the top right that is flashing on and off. But what does that mean? USB connection good? Problem with USB connection? What? So far I have found no manual or forum post that can tell me what the USB symbol and its various indicating states mean. Its so frustrating to have a problem and not even a manual to refer to for trying to figure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd2rk Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 The flashing USB icon is telling you there's no connection. Yes, it's unfortunate that there's no manual. I suspect that's a necessary cost saving move, since it would need to be translated into several languages and re-translated with any updates that occur. The Catalyst is a budget amp and I'd rather pay less for it than pay for translations. The good news is that Catalyst Edit is a pretty simple app and most icons can be figured out by mouse clicking (right/left and whatever the MAC kids do) on the icons and studying the results. If you're still confused feel free to ask here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddW123 Posted November 28, 2023 Author Share Posted November 28, 2023 So I am guessing there are at least 2 indicating states, possibly 3? of the USB symbol: 1. Completely off (grey) - ?? 2. Flashing (white) - no connection / or some kind of a problem 3. Solid (white) - all is good The weird thing is that when I have the Edit App open and plug in the USB cable to the tablet (with the Amp USB connected and powered up too), I get a white pop up box asking if I want to allow the App to control the Amp and it even calls it out as a Catalyst 60 with a version number. Its has to be doing some kind of communication to get that information. But yet after that, nothing works? Also, when the Amp is off and I plug the USB cable into the tablet, I do not get the permission pop up. Another indicator that it is communicating at some level. P.S. I have put in a support ticket for this and hope I can figure it out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddW123 Posted November 28, 2023 Author Share Posted November 28, 2023 Forgot to mention, at some point will try a different USB-B to USB-C cable between the Catalyst 60 Amp and Samsung Android 12 tablet. But as far as I know they should all be the same. Anybody out there use a this type of cable successfully with Edit app and if you have a link to the one you got that would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txflood Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 I have an Android 11 phone that connects successfully to my Cat 60. I see the popup that you mention when plugging in the cable and after confirming the phone loads the app. I have a USB-C to USB-B cable that I got off of ebay, so nothing special. I would think maybe more of a software initialization problem since you are seeing the popup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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