Auracle for X-Series Deep Dive: Pt. 1: Overview

Auracle for X-Series

Deep Dive

Part 1: Overview

What is Auracle for X-Series?

Auracle for X-Series is the free control software that allows you to set up and configure your iConnectivity audio and MIDI Interfaces. In this new video series, we’ll be walking through all the features of Auracle for X-Series so you know exactly how to set up and configure your interface. In this video, we’ll give a general overview of Auracle for X-Series, so you know exactly where to go to configure your interface. Before we get started, make sure you’ve downloaded Auracle for X-Series and installed it on your computer.

Audio

If you’re using an iConnectivity audio interface, you can configure settings like buffer size, sample rate and adjust your audio routing. The specific settings shown will depend on what interface you have connected.

Audio Tab of Auracle for X-Series with the PlayAudio 12 connected.

Audio Settings in Auracle for X-Series with the PlayAudio 12 connected.

MIDI Routing

The MIDI Routings page allows you to route MIDI from Sources on your interface to Destinations on your interface. You can route Sources to multiple Destinations and can re-name your Sources and Destinations to easily make your routings.

MIDI Routing in Auracle for X-Series

MIDI Routing Settings in Auracle for X-Series

Filter & Remap

You can use Filter & Remap settings to filter MIDI messages from the inputs and outputs of your interface and re-map MIDI messages to different MIDI channels.

Filter & Remap Settings in Auracle for X-Series

Filter & Remap Settings in Auracle for X-Series

Presets

Create, Load, Restore, and Backup presets for compatible iConnectivity Interfaces. Interfaces prior to the MioXM, and MIoXL (like PlayAudio12, MIDI 4+, etc.) don’t have this capability. You can create presets on your interface, load a new preset, and backup your presets to a file that you can later restore on your interface.

Preset Settings in Auracle for X-Series

Preset Settings in Auracle for X-Series

RTP/Network MIDI

For interfaces with Ethernet Ports, you can configure your IP Address, set it as static, and create and connect to RTP/Network MIDI Sessions.

RTP MIDI in Auracle for X-Series

RTP/Network MIDI Settings in Auracle for X-Series

USB Host Reservation

Make Host Port Reservations for USB devices connected to the USB Host port on your iConnectivity Interface. This ensures your MIDI routings stay consistent when using multiple devices.

USB Host Reservation Settings in Auracle for X-Series

Firmware

Update the Firmware of your interface. You can load a file stored on your harddrive, or download the latest firmware version directly from the internet.

Firmware Window of Auracle for X-Series

Firmware Window of Auracle for X-Series

Device Information

View details about your device and Factory Reset, Clear MIDI Settings, and Reboot your Device.

Device Information Settings in Auracle for X-Series

Device Information Settings in Auracle for X-Series

Software Information

To check which version of Auracle for X-Series you’re currently using, click the “i” icon in the upper right-hand corner of Auracle for X-Series. This is helpful when communicating with iConnectivity Support.

Software Information Link in Auracle for X-Series

Software Information Link in Auracle for X-Series

Software Information Tab in Auracle for X-Series

Software Information Tab in Auracle for X-Series

Getting Started Videos

Click the “?” icon in the upper right-hand corner of Auracle for X-Series to view the Getting Started with Auracle for X-Series video series.

Getting Started Video Series Link in Auracle for X-Series

Getting Started with Auracle for X-Series Video Page

Getting Started with Auracle for X-Series Video Page

Support Center

Need some additional help? Click the iConnectivity logo in the upper right-hand corner of the Auracle for X-Series screen to navigate to the Support Center where you can submit a support ticket.

Support Center Link in Auracle for X-Series

Support Center Link in Auracle for X-Series

iConnectivity Support Center

iConnectivity Support Center

Checking for Available Updates

Need to update to the most recent version of Auracle for X-Series? Navigate to the Auracle for X-Series menu and choose the Check for Updates option.

Auracle for X Series Menu Update

Auracle for X Series Menu Update on MacOS

You can use the Auracle for X -Series menu to check for available updates to the software.

Stick around as we look at the Audio settings available in Auracle for X-Series in our next video.

Will Doggett