Audio MIDI Setup

Audio MIDI Setup

Audio MIDI Setup is a utility application included with the macOS operating system. It is used to configure audio input and output devices, as well as MIDI devices. This tool is essential for users who need to manage multiple audio interfaces or MIDI devices, providing a centralized interface for configuration.

Overview

Audio MIDI Setup allows users to:

• Configure audio input and output devices.
• Set up and manage MIDI devices.
• Create and manage aggregate devices and multi-output devices.
• Adjust audio settings such as sample rate and bit depth.

Features

Audio Device Configuration

Audio MIDI Setup provides a graphical interface to manage audio devices connected to a Mac. Users can:

• Select the default input and output devices.
• Adjust the sample rate and bit depth for each device.
• Configure the number of input and output channels.
• Set up aggregate devices to combine multiple audio interfaces into a single virtual device.

MIDI Device Configuration

The application also includes a MIDI Studio window, which allows users to:

• View and configure connected MIDI devices.
• Create and manage MIDI device configurations.
• Test MIDI connections and troubleshoot issues.

Aggregate Devices

Aggregate devices allow users to combine multiple audio interfaces into a single virtual device. This is useful for:

• Increasing the number of available input and output channels.
• Combining different audio interfaces that have different capabilities.

Multi-Output Devices

Multi-output devices enable users to send audio to multiple output devices simultaneously. This feature is often used for:

• Playing audio through multiple sets of speakers.
• Sending audio to both headphones and external speakers.

Usage

To access Audio MIDI Setup, users can:

1. Open the Finder.
2. Navigate to Applications > Utilities.
3. Double-click on Audio MIDI Setup.

Once open, users can select the desired audio or MIDI device from the list and configure its settings as needed.

Troubleshooting

Common issues that can be resolved using Audio MIDI Setup include:

• Audio devices not appearing or not functioning correctly.
• Incorrect sample rates causing audio distortion.
• MIDI devices not being recognized.

See Also

• Core Audio
• Digital audio workstation
• MIDI

References

• Apple Support: Set up audio devices on Mac
• Apple Support: Set up MIDI devices using Audio MIDI Setup on Mac

External Links

• Apple Developer: Core Audio