Apogee Ensemble Thunderbolt - Guitar I;O; Input & Output Features; Re-Amping Process

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Apogee Ensemble Thunderbolt | User’s Guide
Guitar I/O
Introduction
Ensemble provides two high impedance (Hi-Z) inputs and two instrument level outputs on the
front panel� The capabilities these connections provide are a powerful tool in your recording
arsenal. From re-amping to setting up an instrument-level eects loop, the Ensemble’s
Guitar Inputs and Outputs simplify tasks that previously required specialized equipment with
complex setup and conguration steps.
Guitar Input Features
• Designed to accept a Hi-Z input signal from guitar, bass, keyboards, or other Hi-Z instruments�
• Dedicated circuit design dierent than rear panel instrument inputs.
• Class A JFET preamp circuit that provides the feel and responsiveness characteristic of the input circuit
on a quality vintage guitar amplier.
• “Bootstrapping” design provides an ultra-high impedance load, preserving the instrument’s tone and
frequency response�
• Assigned to software input channels 11 and 12�
Guitar Output Features
• Impedance balanced instrument-level output designed to connect to guitar or bass ampliers, or eects
such as stomp-box pedals and processors, or similar devices�
• Dual mode switching�
• “Thru” setting provides a zero latency direct output for the instrument connected to the guitar input�
• “From Software” setting means only non-direct signals such as audio from a DAW or the Apogee Control
Mixer is output�
• Unity Gain feature takes care of level matching the input vs output signals�
• Assigned to software output channels 11 and 12�
Re-Amping
Ensemble provides a powerful way to get your best guitar tracks in a two-stage process. The rst stage focuses
on capturing your performance in a recording track of your DAW� The second stage routes that performance
through your amps and eect pedals, allowing you to tweak settings until it’s perfect so it can be recorded into
your session�