Contents
- 1 What is aggregate device?
- 2 How do you edit an aggregate device on a Mac?
- 3 How do I remove aggregate device?
- 4 Can you use 2 USB audio interfaces at once?
- 5 How can I play two playback devices at once?
- 6 How do I create an aggregate device in Windows 10?
- 7 How are aggregate devices and multiple audio interfaces connected?
What is aggregate device?
An Aggregate Device is a virtual device driver for Mac OS, that ensures communication between the software (audio applica- tion) and the hardware. With Aggregate Devices it is possible to combine different physical inputs and outputs and treat them like one virtual device.
How do you edit an aggregate device on a Mac?
Combine audio devices into a single aggregate device in Audio MIDI Setup on Mac
- In the Audio MIDI Setup app on your Mac, click the Add button at the bottom of the sidebar in the Audio Devices window, then choose Create Aggregate Device.
- To rename the aggregate device, click it in the sidebar, then enter a new name.
How do I aggregate devices on a Mac?
Set up an Aggregate Device
- From the Finder, choose Go > Utilities.
- Click the Add (+) button on the bottom-left corner in the Audio Devices window and chose Create Aggregate Device.
- A new Aggregate Device appears in the list on the left side of the window.
How do I create an aggregate device in Windows?
You may need to go to Window > Show Audio Devices. Click on the “+” in the bottom left corner of the window. Select “Create Aggregate Device.” Click the “+” again and select “Create Multi-Output Device.”
How do I remove aggregate device?
To delete Aggregate Device and Multi-output Device:
- Click Launchpad -> choose Other -> Open Audio MIDI Setup;
- Choose “Filmage Aggregate Device” and click “-” below;
- Choose “Filmage Multi-Output Device” and click “-” below;
Can you use 2 USB audio interfaces at once?
Those with two or more different audio interfaces can try a different approach. On the PC you can try combining their functions using the freeware ASIO4ALL driver (www.asio4all.com), although this can result in increased latency, and on the Mac you can try creating an ‘Aggregate Device’.
How do I connect two audio devices to one output?
How can I output audio to multiple devices in Windows 10?
- Enable Stereo Mix. Right-click the Speakers icon on the system tray and select Sounds.
- Select Output Devices to play audio from specific apps. To select audio output for specific software, right-click the Speakers icon and select Open Sound settings.
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How can I play two playback devices at once?
Select the Listen tab on the Stereo Mix window. Then click the Listen to this device checkbox. Select the second playback device listed on the Playback this device drop-down menu. Click the Apply and OK buttons on both the Stereo Mix Properties and Sound window.
How do I create an aggregate device in Windows 10?
When you create an Aggregate Device, make sure to connect all external audio interfaces first. From the Finder, choose Go > Utilities. Click the Add (+) button on the bottom-left corner in the Audio Devices window and chose Create Aggregate Device. A new Aggregate Device appears in the list on the left side of the window.
How to create aggregate audio devices on Mac?
In case no windows appear after launching Audio MIDI Setup, check that the app appears in the menu bar and then click the Window menu and select the Audio Device window to view it. Once open, you can create a new aggregate device (bottom right + button) and select which devices are used. Learn more on our Audio MIDI Setup for Mac page.
How is an aggregate device used in live?
Creating an aggregate device is a way to group multiple audio interfaces into one virtual device so that Live can communicate with a single, solitary virtual audio interface. This new group of devices appears as a single Aggregate Device in Live’s preferences.
How are aggregate devices and multiple audio interfaces connected?
If your interface has Multi-device support, which means that they can be combined with other interfaces, then the devices will appear to Live as a single entity and the communication between the units will be handled by the main interface and its driver. The interfaces could be connected via ADAT, S/PDIF, MADI, or other digital connections.