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I/O Matrix Overview
Apollo’s powerful I/O Matrix features allow enables virtual mapping of I/O routes, channel
counts, and labels at the Core Audio / ASIO driver level. For complete I/O Matrix details,
see I/O Matrix Panel.
Important: Custom driver I/O routing changes the driver I/O complement. Quit all
audio applications before changing driver I/O assignments.
Custom I/O Maps – With the I/O Matrix, it’s possible to remap Apollo’s driver inputs/
outputs to any Core Audio / ASIO inputs/outputs, offering the ultimate in I/O routing
flexibility when using any DAW.
Custom I/O Names – The driver labels for Apollo’s I/O can be renamed so DAW inputs
and outputs can use custom names. With the I/O Matrix, channel input and output
selectors within a DAW can be (for example) “Electric Guitar” instead of “Input 1.”
Custom Channel Counts – Some DAWs restrict the number of I/O channels that can be
used. With the I/O Matrix, it’s possible to specify exactly which I/O is seen by the DAW,
even if the available Apollo I/O exceeds the DAW’s maximum channel I/O count.
Custom I/O Presets – Customized I/O tables can be saved and loaded to or from disk as
presets for future recall and/or sharing with other Apollo users.
I/O Matrix Panel – The I/O Matrix panel is the software interface for all I/O Matrix
features. This is where Apollo’s I/O can be renamed, remapped, and saved for future use.
The I/O Matrix features are configured in the I/O Matrix settings panel