{"id":1763395,"date":"2020-07-08T18:05:35","date_gmt":"2020-07-08T18:05:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=1763395"},"modified":"2025-09-23T15:51:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T19:51:33","slug":"ik-multimedia-axe-i-o-setup-guide","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/ik-multimedia-axe-i-o-setup-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"IK Multimedia AXE I\/O Setup Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 id=\"Getting-started-with-the-AXE-I-O-interface\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh2 swheader\">Getting started with the AXE I\/O interface<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we will show you how to register, set up, and connect the IK Multimedia AXE I\/O interface for the first time. Follow the sections below to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><a href=\"#Register-the-AXE-I-O-with-IK-Multimedia\"><strong>Register the AXE I\/O with IK Multimedia<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Download-and-install-AXE-I-O-software\"><strong>Download and install AXE I\/O software<\/strong><\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#AXE-I-O-Control-software-and-drivers\"><strong>AXE I\/O Control App<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Bonus-content\"><strong>Bonus content<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#How-to-set-up-and-connect-the-AXE-I-O\"><strong>How to set up and connect the AXE I\/O<\/strong><\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Update-computer-sound-settings\"><strong>Update computer sound settings<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Reamping\"><strong>Reamping<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Navigate-the-AXE-I-O-Control-software\">Navigate the AXE I\/O Control software<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Register-the-AXE-I-O-with-IK-Multimedia\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh2 swheader\">Register the AXE I\/O with IK Multimedia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we get everything connected, the first thing you\u2019ll want to do is register your AXE I\/O interface with IK Multimedia. When registering the device, you get access to a free copy of AmpliTube 4, T-Racks plug-ins, a license for Ableton Live Lite, and also an extended warranty.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Log in to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ikmultimedia.com\/userarea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">IK Multimedia account<\/a>. If you don\u2019t have an account, click the red <strong>Register <\/strong>button on the right, fill out the required information, and then click <strong>Register <\/strong>again.<\/li><li>Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ikmultimedia.com\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">registration page<\/a>, enter the <em>serial number<\/em>, then click <strong>Register<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ikmultimedia.com\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2020\/05\/ik-registration-1024x443.png\" alt=\"ik registration page\" class=\"wp-image-1762848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2020\/05\/ik-registration-1024x443.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2020\/05\/ik-registration-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2020\/05\/ik-registration-768x332.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2020\/05\/ik-registration.png 1252w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Click the image to register your AXE I\/O interface.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#000000\"><a href=\"#Getting-started-with-the-AXE-I-O-interface\">RETURN TO TOP<\/a> <strong>\u2191<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Download-and-install-AXE-I-O-software\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh2 swheader\">Download and install AXE I\/O software<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that the AXE I\/O is registered, the next step is to download and install the drivers and AXE I\/O Control Software, which is necessary for your interface to run correctly. You\u2019ll also be able to install the free bonus software, as well.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"AXE-I-O-Control-software-and-drivers\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh3 swheader\">AXE I\/O Control software and drivers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ikmultimedia.com\/demodownload\/?a=axeiocontrolpanel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">AXE I\/O drivers and Control software<\/a> page, and download the installer for your OS.<\/li><li>Open your <em>Downloads<\/em> folder, double-click the installer, and follow the on-screen instructions.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Bonus-content\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh5 swheader\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Ableton-Live-Lite\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh3 swheader\">Ableton Live Lite<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Go to the <a href=\"http:\/\/ikdownloads.com\/axeio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">AXE I\/O software download page<\/a> and scroll all the way to the bottom to download Ableton Live Lite.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Amplitube-and-T-Racks\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh3 swheader\">Amplitube and T-Racks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Log in to your IK Multimedia account and click <strong>User Area<\/strong> on the top bar of the window. A popup window displaying your free content should appear.<\/li><li>In the <em>User Area<\/em> window, click <strong>My Products<\/strong>, and download the latest version of the software.<\/li><li>Download, install, then launch the newest version of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ikmultimedia.com\/products\/authorizationmanager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Authorization Manager<\/a>.<\/li><li>Copy and paste the serial number listed on the <em>My Products <\/em>page, then follow the on-screen instructions.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ikmultimedia.com\/products\/axeio\/index.php?p=download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"776\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2020\/07\/AXE-IO-DRIVER-DOWNLOAD-page.png\" alt=\"AXE IO Driver Download Page\" class=\"wp-image-1763397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2020\/07\/AXE-IO-DRIVER-DOWNLOAD-page.png 776w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2020\/07\/AXE-IO-DRIVER-DOWNLOAD-page-300x215.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2020\/07\/AXE-IO-DRIVER-DOWNLOAD-page-768x549.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 776px) 100vw, 776px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Click the image to download the AXE I\/O Drivers and software.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ikmultimedia.com\/products\/axeio\/index.php?p=apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2020\/07\/AXE-IO-Bonus-Content-download-page-1024x810.png\" alt=\"AXE IO Bonus Content download page\" class=\"wp-image-1763398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2020\/07\/AXE-IO-Bonus-Content-download-page-1024x810.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2020\/07\/AXE-IO-Bonus-Content-download-page-300x237.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2020\/07\/AXE-IO-Bonus-Content-download-page-768x607.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2020\/07\/AXE-IO-Bonus-Content-download-page.png 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Click the image to get your free Bonus content.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#000000\"><a href=\"#Getting-started-with-the-AXE-I-O-interface\">RETURN TO TOP<\/a> <strong>\u2191<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"How-to-set-up-and-connect-the-AXE-I-O\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh2 swheader\">How to set up and connect the AXE I\/O<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The AXE I\/O is unique as it has many features that other audio interfaces don\u2019t. These include being able to change the pickup style, reamp, and connecting external expression pedals via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/search.php?s=1%2F4+trs+to+1%2F4+trs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">\u00bc\u201d inch TRS cable<\/a> to send MIDI CC messages that can control effects such as wah, volume, and FX depth. Let\u2019s show you how to set up and connect the AXE I\/O for the first time.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After everything has been set up and connected, the last thing you\u2019ll need to do is update your computer\u2019s sound settings. Most apps that aren\u2019t DAWs are done from Sound Settings (Windows) or Sound Preferences (Mac).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Update-computer-sound-settings\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh3 swheader\">Update computer sound settings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DAWs like Pro Tools, Cubase, Studio One, etc. have their own sound settings for selecting an audio device. When using your interface with a DAW, make sure to choose your AXE I\/O interface from the Playback Engine or Audio Settings window within your DAW. Follow these steps to select the AXE I\/O as your computer\u2019s audio playback device.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Windows\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">Windows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Right-click the <strong>sound <\/strong>icon on the Windows taskbar, then select <strong>Open Sound Settings<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Use the dropdown boxes in the <em>Input <\/em>and <em>Output <\/em>sections to select the interface as the default input and output device.<\/li><li>While in the Sound Settings menu, we highly recommend disabling Exclusive Mode to ensure the best performance possible. Check out our guide to learn how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/how-to-disable-exclusive-mode-in-windows-sound-settings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">disable Exclusive Mode<\/a>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"macOS\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">macOS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>From the Menu Bar, click the <strong>Apple <\/strong>icon and select <strong>System Preferences<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Click <strong>Sound<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Under the Input and Output tabs, select your AXE I\/O.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Reamping\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh3 swheader\">Reamping<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reamping with the AXE I\/O will allow you to send your DI recorded guitar signal out to a microphone you\u2019re using on an amp or effects pedalboard, then record the reampped signal as a new track. Follow these steps to reamp your audio track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Connect from the <em>AMP OUT<\/em><strong> <\/strong>of the AXE I\/O to the <em>INPUT <\/em>of your guitar amplifier or effects pedalboard with a standard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/search.php?s=1%2F4%22+ts+to+1%2F4%22ts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">\u00bc\u201d inch TS cable<\/a>.<\/li><li>Connect from the guitar amp or pedalboards output or microphone being used to mic the amp the <em>MIC\/LINE IN<\/em><strong>.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Recording-wet-and-dry-signal-at-the-same-time\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">Recording wet and dry signal at the same time<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to record both the dry and wet signals at the same time, launch the AXE I\/O Control software and click the <strong>TO AMP OUT <\/strong>button.&nbsp; Next, connect your guitar to <em>INPUT 1<\/em> and set the track as Input 1, then connect the reamped signal to <em>INPUT 2<\/em> and create a new track using Input 2. <br> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to reamp with AXE I\/O audio interface\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wF5AvOxKbAg?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>How to reamp with AXE I\/O audio interface<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#000000\"><a href=\"#Getting-started-with-the-AXE-I-O-interface\">RETURN TO TOP<\/a> <strong>\u2191<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Navigate-the-AXE-I-O-Control-software\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh2 swheader\">Navigate the AXE I\/O Control software<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The standalone AXE I\/O software is the central hub for updating settings for your interface. This includes sample rate, levels, and Controller assignments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Interface\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh3 swheader\">Interface<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The interface window is where you can update the sample rate, bit depth, and tuner settings. You will also control the Output levels, including the reamp. When the <em>Mirror <\/em>button is lit, the signal from outputs 3 and 4 will be the same as outputs 1 and 2. This is particularly useful in live situations when you need your in-ears and monitors to output the same signal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2020\/07\/AXE-IO-Interface-window-1024x546.png\" alt=\"AXE IO Interface window\" class=\"wp-image-1763402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2020\/07\/AXE-IO-Interface-window-1024x546.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2020\/07\/AXE-IO-Interface-window-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2020\/07\/AXE-IO-Interface-window-768x410.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2020\/07\/AXE-IO-Interface-window.png 1110w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>AXE IO Interface window<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Controller\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh3 swheader\">Controller<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Controller window is where you will change the MIDI CC values for the <strong>Preset <\/strong>knob (Not available on the AXE I\/O Solo), your expression pedals, and your footswitches. To change a specific function, you can either use the <strong>MIDI Learn<\/strong> in the software you&#8217;re using. However, if you want to control a particular MIDI function, you&#8217;ll want to update the MIDI CC#. For example, MIDI CC#11 controls volume. If you&#8217;re going to change it to, let&#8217;s say, control the wah, you&#8217;d change it to MIDI CC#12 or 13. For more information on MIDI CC#, check out the owner&#8217;s manual of the software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2020\/07\/AXE-IO-Interface-window-1-1024x546.png\" alt=\"AXE IO Interface window\" class=\"wp-image-1763403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2020\/07\/AXE-IO-Interface-window-1-1024x546.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2020\/07\/AXE-IO-Interface-window-1-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2020\/07\/AXE-IO-Interface-window-1-768x410.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2020\/07\/AXE-IO-Interface-window-1.png 1110w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>AXE IO Controller window<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to re-amp with AXE I\/O, Z-TONE DI, or Z-TONE Buffer Boost\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CicSJYTW2UY?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>How to re-amp with AXE I\/O, Z-TONE DI, or Z-TONE Buffer Boost<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1763405,"template":"","categories":[142726,7],"tags":[54722,101397,286070,117191,115948,116299,44377,36524,116300],"storecat":[],"itemids":[206941,264692,300971,300972],"manufacturers":[33441],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v17.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In this guide, we will show you how to register, set up, and connect an IK Multimedia AXE I\/O audio interface. 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