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Utility

I/O

Apple

Where to get itIncluded with Logic Pro. It is part of that DAW, not a separate download.apple.com

I/O is a utility plugin in Logic Pro for Mac that enables the use of external audio effects units within your DAW workflow. It routes signals from your audio interface to external gear and back, acting as a bridge between Logic Pro and hardware effects. The plugin handles level management, latency detection and compensation, and wet/dry balance for seamless integration of outboard equipment into your mix.

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Key Features

01Output and input hardware selection with discrete I/O routing
02Output Volume and Input Volume sliders with numeric fields
03Latency Detection (Ping) button with automatic compensation
04Latency Offset slider and field for manual delay adjustment in samples
05Dry/Wet balance control for effected and direct signal blending
06Stereo and Mid/Side format selection for stereo instances

Things to Try

  • 01Use the Latency Detection (Ping) button and bypass any latency-inducing plug-ins on the track for the most accurate latency reading
  • 02Connect an output of your audio interface to the input on your external effects unit, then connect the output of your effects unit back to an audio interface input
  • 03Route signals from any channel strips to the aux channel strip bus chosen for the I/O utility, and set appropriate Send levels before adjusting Input and Output Volume sliders

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