Connect to iPad

OP-1
#1

Hi group, quick question:


I’ve an Op-1 and an iPad air 2. I’d like to rout the audio signal out of the OP-1, recording it directly into Garageband where I can then do arrangement and NOT rely on the Tape function. I tried sending audio via a standard stereo cable but no matter what I tried, I just couldn’t get Garageband to hear the Op-1. If anyone has an answer, please let me know. Thanks
#2

sending it where?


#3

Well I had the cable plugged into the headphone/mic jack. I do have the camera connection kit but I didn’t think that the audio was routed out through the usb of the OP-1

#4

you need a fancy three prong cable with a splitter to get the audio through the headphone jack while still able to monitor. atleast this was how it was on my old ipad 2. get a guitar interface kit or w/e its called. USB wont send audio directly.


#5

You must use a TRRS cable and not a TRS (stereo) or a TS (similar to a guitar cable)

This is because the tablets and phones have a two channel output (stereo) and a mono input (microphone)

#6

Thanks, I’ll remedy the oversight with cables later today.

#7

I’d suggest to use an actual audio interface.

#8

https://www.operator-1.com/index.php?p=/discussion/3797/ios-op-1-audio-interface#latest

#9

Hi, starting with the least expensive step, I bought the TRRS cable and so far so good with direct OP-1 audio into Garageband. This has saved my synth’s bacon as I was getting rather miffed with the Tape function when trying to progress tracks / arrange. Anyway, here’s a new problem : If I connect the OP-1 t the iPad using the camera connection kit, to use it as a Midi controller, I get a message on the Pad saying ‘Accessory Unavailable -The attached accessory uses too much power’ Do you know if this is a common problem? More importantly, is there a workaround? Thanks

#10

turn off usb charging so the op1 isn’t drawing any power from the USB.


i think its best to turn the op1 on first then connect to your CCK.

otherwise, the op1 will still try to draw power when it is off


#11

That’s great, I’ll try that. Thanks for the tips, people :slight_smile: