User’s manual
Version 1.0 March 2007
METALIEN iAXE629 USB-GUITAR
You can use a commercially available ¼" TRS for the
connection.
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We would like to draw your attention to the fact that
extremely loud sound levels may damage your
hearing as well as your headphones/loudspeakers.
Turn the VOLUME control fully to the left before you
switch on the unit. Be careful to select a suitable
volume at all times.
You can connect the guitar with the USB connection to
your computer via USB. The blue control LED indicates that
a connection to the computer has been established.
The ¼" TS connection can be used to connect the iAXE629
guitar to any standard guitar amplifier. (See Fig. 4.2)
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When using your guitar with the supplied GUITAR
COMBOS software, please note that the volume
setting of the virtual amplifier is saved for each
individual preset. This may result in a noticeable
difference in volume when changing from one
preset to another.
You can use the TONE-control to reduce the guitar's high
frequencies.
The VOLUME controller lets you change the volume of the
guitar output. The headphone volume needs to be changed
by using the software on the computer.
Use the pickup selector switch to select different pickup
combinations (see table 2.) Each position has it's own
sound.
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These controllers affect both conventional and USB
output.
pickup switching combinations
2. Neck/Mid 3. Mid 4. Mid/Bridge
pickup selector
1. Neck
5. Bridge
neck pickup
mid pickup
bridge pickup
Table 2. Switching combinations of your iAXE629 (Grey = activated, white = deactivated)
3. IMPORTANT NOTES
- To avoid damage to the USB plug or socket, disconnect the USB cable from the guitar when the instrument is not being played. Take
extra care not to stand the guitar on the USB plug.
- For more information on tuning and maintenance of your guitar, please read the tutorial which is included with your guitar.
- Visit our homepage for more information about setting up the tremolo, the intonation and the action of the strings on your guitar. We
recommend that such adjustments are performed only by an experienced guitar technician.
- When replacing strings on a guitar with a tremolo system we recommend changing strings one-by-one. This ensures that the
tremolo system remains in balance during the whole procedure and reduces the risk of string breakage due to overtensioning.
Furthermore, it takes much longer to restore the correct positioning of the tremolo and to tune the guitar after restringing if all strings
were removed at once.
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4. APPLICATION EXAMPLES
The iAXE629 USB-Guitar is an extraordinary guitar. You can connect it directly to a computer and record music or play along to your
favorite songs. Additionally, you can enjoy the exciting sounds of virtual guitar amps and stomp boxes. The iAXE629 USB-Guitar is
the perfect solution if you want to start playing immediately. It is so easy—plug and rock!
Instead of using the USB function of the guitar, you can also use
the guitar the same way as a conventional electric guitar. To do
4.1 Operation of the USB connector
so, simply connect the ¼" TS connector (
) to a guitar amp
instrument input. This gives you the opportunity to play without
a computer, for example, when jamming with your band.
The conventional guitar output works independently from the
USB connector, meaning you can simultaneously play via the
USB port and a guitar amp. This way, you can set up a means of
direct monitoring to avoid latency problems.
The advantage of this setup is that while listening to the sound
coming from your guitar amp, you can record a clean guitar
sound.
Using plug-ins, you can experiment with different effects and
amplifiers afterwards.
4.3 Using the iAXE629 with a
BEHRINGER V-AMP
If you're in need of latency-free monitoring during multitrack
recording, then the BEHRINGER V-AMP is the ideal partner for
your iAXE629. Make the connections as follows :
Fig. 4.1: Wiring of the USB guitar
- Connect your iAXE629 to the V-AMP's instrument input using a
standard instrument cable.
Use the USB cable, which is included, to connect the iAXE629
USB-Guitar to your computer. The USB unit of the iAXE629 USB-
Guitar is bus powered—no separate power supply is needed.
- Connect the iAXE629's headphone output to the V-AMP's aux
input using a balanced cable with stereo phone jacks.
The blue LED below the USB connector (
system will indicate the connection of a USB audio unit.
) lights up and the
This allows you to use the V-AMP's aux level control to adjust
the playback volume.
Connect your headphones to the PHONES-connector on the
guitar, which is located directly above the USB-connector. If you
don’t want to use your headphones, you can also connect a pair
of active monitors to the PHONES-connector—the BEHRINGER
MONITOR SPEAKERS MS16 as well as the DIGITAL MONITOR
SPEAKERS MS20 and MS40 are a perfect choice for this
application. If you own a mixing console, you can do the following:
connect a stereo input of the mixing console to the PHONES-
connector and the active monitors to the control room outputs of
the mixing console.
To record the guitar, connect your iAXE629 to the computer
using the USB cable. You can set up your prefered monitoring
sound on the V-AMP and record the dry, unprocessed guitar
sound on your computer. For this purpose you should use a
sequencing software, for example the program Kristal which
can be found on the CD-ROM included with the iAXE629 package.
4.2 Connection to a guitar amp
Fig. 4.2: Connection to a guitar amp
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5. AUDIO CONNECTIONS
With both connection options—the common guitar output and the additional USB output—a variety of applications are at your
disposal. The well-known ¼" output jack can be connected to the input of your guitar amplifier as usual. With the help of the integrated
USB interface you turn your computer into an ultimate recording studio.
Whether for studio application or practicing at home, the audio connections used always remain the same:
5.1 Wiring
5.3 USB cable
When connecting your METALIEN iAXE629 to a conventional
guitar amplifier, we recommend using a well-shielded, low-noise
instrument cable.
The iAXE629 USB-Guitar comes with a USB output for
connecting USB compatible devices like notebooks or MP3 players.
Here you can connect any standard USB cable.
Fig. 5.1: Unbalanced instrument cable with ¼" TS connector
Fig. 5.3: USB connector cable
5.2 Headphone connection
The iAXE629 USB-Guitar provides a connection for headphones.
You can connect any standard commercial headphone with a
¼" TRS jack plug. For mini TRS jack plugs, you will need a suitable
adapter. You can see the required pin allocation from the following
diagram.
Fig. 5.2: ¼" TRS stereo connector
6. SPECIFICATIONS
GUITAR OUT
Weight
approx. 3.3 kg (7 1/4 lbs)
Connector
¼" TS, unbalanced
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS SOFTWARE (PC / MAC)
Operating system
Processor min.
Win XP
MacOSXv10.3.x
G4 733 MHz
PHONES OUT
Connector
Output impedance
Max. output level
Pentium 700 MHz
Athlon XP 1.33 GHz
256 MB
¼" TRS stereo jack
approx. 50 Ω
4.5 dBu, 2 x 8.5 mW @ 32 Ω
RAM
512MB
SOFTWARE
Applications
Driver (Windows)
USB 1.1
Connector
please see “Software Installation Guide”
high-performance driver
BEHRINGER USB AUDIO
for Win 98 (SE)/ ME / 2000 / XP
Core Audio
type A
DIGITAL PROCESSING
Converter
Sample rate
16-bit converter
32.0 / 44.1 / 48 kHz
Driver (Mac OS X)
POWER SUPPLY
USB connection
5 V_, 100 mA max.
DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT
Dimensions
(H x W x D)
BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional
standards. As a result of these efforts, modifications may be made from
time to time to existing products without prior notice. Specifications and
appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated.
approx. 1000 x 310 x 65 mm
(39 2/5" x 12 1/5" x 2 3/5")
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2. If the product needs to be modified or adapted in order to
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comply with applicable technical or safety standards on a natio-
nal or local level, in any country which is not the country for
which the product was originally developed and manufactured,
this modification/adaptation shall not be considered a defect in
materials or workmanship. The warranty does not cover any
such modification/adaptation, irrespective of whether it was
carried out properly or not. Under the terms of this warranty,
BEHRINGER shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting
from such a modification/adaptation.
§ 1 OTHER WARRANTY RIGHTS AND NATIONAL LAW
1. This warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer’s statutory
rights provided by national law, in particular, any such rights
against the seller that arise from a legally effective purchase
contract.
2. The warranty regulations mentioned herein are applicable
unless they constitute an infringement of national warranty law.
3. Free inspections and maintenance/repair work are expressly
excluded from this warranty, in particular, if caused by improper
handling of the product by the user. This also applies to defects
caused by normal wear and tear, in particular, of faders,
crossfaders, potentiometers, keys/buttons, tubes, guitar strings,
illuminants and similar parts.
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4. Damages/defects caused by the following conditions are not
covered by this warranty:
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improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the unit in
compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user
or service manuals.
§ 3 WARRANTY
1. BEHRINGER (BEHRINGER International GmbH including all
BEHRINGER subsidiaries listed on the enclosed page, except
BEHRINGER Japan) warrants the mechanical and electronic
components of this product to be free of defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year* from the original date
of purchase, in accordance with the warranty regulations
described below. If the product shows any defects within the
specified warranty period that are not excluded from this
warranty as described under § 5, BEHRINGER shall, at its
discretion, either replace or repair the product using suitable
new or reconditioned parts. In the case that other parts are used
which constitute an improvement, BEHRINGER may, at its
discretion, charge the customer for the additional cost of these
parts.
connection or operation of the unit in any way that does
not comply with the technical or safety regulations
applicable in the country where the product is used.
damages/defects caused by force majeure or any other
condition that is beyond the control of BEHRINGER.
5. Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized
personnel (user included) will void the warranty.
6. If an inspection of the product by BEHRINGER shows that the
defect in question is not covered by the warranty, the inspection
costs are payable by the customer.
7. Products which do not meet the terms of this warranty will be
repaired exclusively at the buyer’s expense. BEHRINGER will
inform the buyer of any such circumstance. If the buyer fails to
submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after notification,
BEHRINGER will return the unit C.O.D. with a separate invoice
for freight and packing. Such costs will also be invoiced
separately when the buyer has sent in a written repair order.
2. If the warranty claim proves to be justified, the product will be
returned to the user freight prepaid.
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excluded.
§ 4 RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER
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must call BEHRINGER (see enclosed list) during normal business
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then issue a return authorization number.
§ 6 WARRANTY TRANSFERABILITY
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(customer of retail dealer) and is not transferable to anyone
who may subsequently purchase this product. No other person
(retail dealer, etc.) shall be entitled to give any warranty promise
on behalf of BEHRINGER.
2. Subsequently, the product must be returned in its original
shipping carton, together with the return authorization number to
the address indicated by BEHRINGER.
§ 7 CLAIM FOR DAMAGES
Failure of BEHRINGER to provide proper warranty service shall
not entitle the buyer to claim (consequential) damages. In no
event shall the liability of BEHRINGER exceed the invoiced value
of the product.
3. Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted.
§ 5 WARRANTY REGULATIONS
1. Warranty services will be furnished only if the product is
accompanied by a copy of the original retail dealer’s invoice.
Any product deemed eligible for repair or replacement under the
terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced.
* Customers in the European Union please contact BEHRINGER
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