GiO is the guitar interface for Logic Studio 9, MainStage 2 and GarageBand’09. Combining effects control, recording features and incredible sound quality, GiO offers total access to guitar amplifiers and effects in a robust combination of audio interface and controller.Made for Logic Studio 9, Mainstage 2 and GarageBand’09

Designed to work with the new Logic Studio 9 and MainStage 2, GiO allows guitarists to take control of recording features, preset changes and plug-ins such as Amp Designer and Pedalboard along with MainStage's new Playback and Loopback features. With GarageBand’09, GiO is truly plug-and-play and allows users to connect their guitar, select and control the built-in amplifiers and pedals and record.


Software control with GiO

Imagine finding your sound without having to switch between your guitar and your Mac. With GiO, you can listen to presets in GarageBand, Logic and MainStage and activate and deactivate effects while you are playing or recording, without having to touch your keyboard.


Hands-free recording

GiO frees you from command-based recording, so you can focus on your performance and not on the space bar. GiO's five transport buttons allow you to record, play, stop and navigate through your track quickly without having to let go of your hands from the guitar.
The previous and next preset selection buttons allow you to hear and switch between guitar amplifiers and effect presets in Logic and GarageBand and also over the MainStage patch list.


GiO inputs and outputs

GiO's 1/4” instrument input offers Apogee's renowned instrument preamplification and conversion quality. Listen to and record the true tone of your guitar without compromise in quality. GiO has been optimized for all possible pickup configurations.

GiO also offers an expression pedal input, so you can access traditional effects such as wah-wah and volume. Parameters such as delay length or tremolo speed can also be controlled (The expression pedal is not included).
GiO is fully powered through your Mac's USB connection, eliminating the need to use an external power supply. Simply connect it to a free USB port and it will be ready to work.
Thanks to the 1/4” stereo output you can connect GiO to headphones, powered monitors or an instrument amplifier and listen to your guitar and mix with incredible clarity and dimension.


Full features:

. Unbalanced high-impedance 1/4” instrument input
. 1/4” MIDI expression pedal input
. 1/4” stereo line-level output for headphones, powered monitors or instrument amplifiers
. 24-bit /41.1 - 48kHz AD/DA conversion
. 5 foot switches, dynamically colored to match software effects
. 5 transport control buttons, with lighting when pressed
. 2 “Previous/Next” preset selection buttons
. Built-in control in GarageBand’09, Logic Pro 9 and MainStage 2

System requirements:

. Computer: Mac with Intel or PowerPC G5 processor
. Memory: 1 GB of RAM. Recommended 2 GB
. Mac OS X 10.5.7 or later
. Free USB port