Apple’s iOS devices, primarily the iPad, have gained a lot of attention amongst musicians.
Hundreds of music apps and software instruments have been developed in recent years, making
the iPad a serious alternative to conventional music making on the computer.
But the downside of Apple`s iPad is the lack of professional analog
inputs and outputs.
To solve this problem, RME implemented a class compliant mode in recent audio interfaces,
like the Babyface Pro.
In this mode no proprietary drivers are required.
Therefore, you can use the inputs and outputs from your RME audio interface
directly on your iPad.
If you want the full RME experience though, we suggest to get the TotalMix FX App from
the App Store.
The TotalMix FX App is the same fully fledged TotalMix FX that you use on your Mac or PC.
This means that you have access to all features like the EQs, Compressors, Gates, Routings,
Snapshots and Fader Groups right from your iPad and with no limitations!
To connect the Babyface Pro with the iPad in class compliant mode you need a standard
external power supply with 9 to 12 volts as well as
an lightning to USB adaptor.
We recommend the official Apple Camera Connection Kit for trouble free
and stable operations.
Before connecting the Babyface Pro with the iOS device, you need to activate the class
compliant mode.
Press the „Select“ and „Dim“ buttons at the the same time while powering on
the Babyface Pro.
The LEDs will show „CC“ when the class compliant mode is activated.
When the units are connected, you can open the TotalMix FX App and work in the same manner
as on Mac or PC.
You can EQ and mix the analog inputs and outputs with the signals coming
from your music apps.
You could also, for example, route your virtual instruments to external
outboard effects process them even further and record them back into your iPad.
Or you just record whole band setups with all 12 channels
the Babyface Pro has to offer!
Right within the app you can also change the Babyface Pro settings like Sample Rate, Mixer
Options and Channel Layouts.
Even Workspaces can be stored and loaded!
With the Babyface Pro and an iPad you have mobile yet professional music studio that
brings your iOS device to the next level.