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Summary of Contents for Anatal XBAY 256
- Page 1 XBAY 256 programmable analog patchbay USER MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction page 3 Safety Tips and Precautions page 3 What’s In The Box? page 4 Port Overview page 5 The Power of XBay and AOS Introduction Quickstart Windows page 6 Quickstart Mac OS page 7 Quickstart Linux (x86/x64 and ARM) page 7 How To Use AOS Introduction... -
Page 3: Safety Tips And Precautions
Using any unauthorized parts with your XBay may cause unintentional damage to the XBay and will void the warranty. Content disclaimer for this manual As research and development is a continual process, Anatal Electronics reserves the right to change the features and specifications described herein without notice or obligation. -
Page 4: What's In The Box
What’s in the box? Congratulations on purchasing XBay, Anatal’s innovation in routing management. In essence XBay is a programmable analog patchbay which is configured remotely using the XBay control software. XBay allows each of its inputs to be routed to any of its outputs like a conventional (manual) patchbay. - Page 5 8 balanced outputs for connecting your output devices to the XBay) *Your XBay model number represents the number of available patchports. For example, the XBay 256 (pictured below) has a total of 128 input and 128 output ports. USB-B Host Socket 15V DC Power socket...
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Page 6: The Power Of Xbay And Aos Introduction
The XBay is a powerful piece of hardware but also comes with a powerful piece of software to match: the Anatal Operating System (AOS for short). The software enables to you to configure your XBay to your heart’s content. It also allows you to save your devices and... - Page 7 If you have an older version of Mac OS, you need to install the CH341SER drivers using the “CH341SER_MAC.zip” Go to www.anatal.io/AOS-mac64.zip . Extract the .zip file to a location you can easily reach and open the AOS application inside the folder.
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Page 8: How To Use Aos
How To Use AOS The AOS enables you to connect your devices with your XBay and use them in your creative process. Each feature of AOS has been designed with one thing in mind: making it quick and easy for you to use powerful features. How to Use AOS - UI Overview The interace offers two methods of organising your connections;... - Page 9 How To Use AOS This chapter will highlight the features of the program such as; the Chain and Matrix View, how to add your devices to XBay and how to configure them to your liking. If you run into any issues, there’s a trouble- shooting section in the back of the manual with a couple of common issues you could run into while using AOS.
- Page 10 How To Use AOS - Setting up your devices Settings Various devices can be used with your XBay but they need to be set up in AOS before you can actually use them. The Settings menu contains all of the features you will need to set up your device configuration.
- Page 11 How To Use AOS - Setting up your devices + Add a Device The Add Device Specification allows to to create a New Device. Here you can name and catagorize your device, add notes and assign input and out for that device. Name device Device type Connector...
- Page 12 How To Use AOS - Setting up your devices 03 - General setting The General Settings menu allows you to change specific settings in AOS; such as the XBay model, model revision you use in your studio and the way the UI displays certain elements.
- Page 13 AOS Overview - The Matrix The Matrix View allows you to link up your I/O devices by drawing lines between the connections. The available devices correspond with the ones you set up in the “Devices in Use” section of the “Settings”menu. Simply click on the grid to link the specific inputs and outputs together.
- Page 14 AOS Overview - Chain View The Chain View allows you to link up your I/O devices by chaining them together. The available devices correspond with the ones you set up in the “Devices in Use” section of the “Settings”menu. Simply click on the circle at the top to add the input or output of a device. Tooltips will show up as you move around the grid, giving you handy advice as you’re setting up your devices - for example warning you about a potential feedback loop.
- Page 15 Troubleshooting My XBay is not turning on / the power light is off? Check if your XBay and the power supply are receiving power. Check if the power supply is plugged in. Page 15...
- Page 16 As research and development is a continual process, Anatal Electronics reserves the right to change the features and specifications described herein without notice or obligation. Anatal Electronics cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly from any error or omission in this manual.
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