BOSS IR-2 as Interface for guitar into your DAW set up

I wanted to get this filmed last week, but had some issues with my hard drives and chasing a faulty cable. Never a simple thing.
At least the IR-2 recording process is simple, using the USB-C interface it has built in. ‪@BOSSinfoglobal‬ has really knocked it out of the park with the IR-2 Amp and Cabinet Simulator.
Get your downloads for this process here: www.boss.info/...

[@JMal883]

Thanks for the videos on the IR-2. They go into so much more detail than others on the IR-2.

[@DoubleDguitar]

Hey man, I am glad you found the videos and enjoy them. I appreciate It. 🤘🏻

[@TheRealCAPerry]

At last! A video focusing on the recording interface capabilities of the IR-2. So far I’ve only very quickly tried hooking mine up to an iPad Pro running GarageBand, but it works, even if I do need to work a little on sorting out the input levels. One thing to note though, is that an iPad does not recognise the IR-2 out of the box; you need to find the section in the manual for USB use, and follow the instructions to get that going for an iOS device.

[@DoubleDguitar]

Awww, I forgot to mention the USB selection. Good call. Glad you found the video, thanks man! 🤘🏻

[@TheWelhaven]

So you plug the IR-2 from USB-C into your iPad, and then choose the Boss-pedal like any amp-simulator app?

[@DoubleDguitar]

@@TheWelhaven yup! Super easy.

[@TheWelhaven]

@@DoubleDguitarI got the Boss, it was easy enough to connect the pedal to my iPad. The real problem though, is the level out. The headphones don’t have separate level knob, so when I adjust the input level to record, I’m adjusting the headphones level too. That means when my input level are ok in Garageband, the headphone level are too loud. So in the end, I had to connect it to my Apogee interface anyway. It works fine playing to backing track, but the reason I bought it was that it could be used as an stand alone interface. So, I don’t know. I have the Kemper Profile Player too.

[@DoubleDguitar]

@@TheWelhaven interesting about the headphone level. I would think there would be a way to control that level, or keep it even somehow. I find it easier to just go straight to my interface. Try the forward audio free downloads of some cab IRs, I found one I really like and popped it into all the slots.

[@lynoj777]

Finally someone made a video of the IR 2 as guitar interface. Thanks for making this video 👍

[@DoubleDguitar]

You got it, glad you found it 🤘🏻

[@thecatweirdo]

I was waiting for a video like that! Great!👍👍👍

[@DoubleDguitar]

Awesome, glad you found it and dug it 🤘🏻

[@tamonanjester]

Awesome video! This is very useful!

[@DoubleDguitar]

Thanks! Glad you found the vid and enjoyed it. 🤘🏻

[@drcockles]

Really useful cheers mate, subbed 🤟🏽

[@DoubleDguitar]

Thanks a ton and thanks a ton🤘🏻!!

[@johnriley1536]

So do you need a Focusrite or any interface for the hook up? Or can I just use the Ir-2. Thanks D.D. Your videos are awesome and informative

[@DoubleDguitar]

You don’t! I did do a video about using my interface, but in this instance the IR will be seen the exact same way that a Focusrite or any other interface would be seen. At that point, I was just using the Focusrite to monitor from the computer. Any speaker setup will work. Thanks about the videos, I am really glad you like where I am trying to take the channel. 🤘🏻

[@mikesant]

Thanks for this video, new sub ✌️

[@DoubleDguitar]

Hey man, thanks back to you! Glad you liked the video 🤘🏻

[@thewilythylacine]

Great video. Can you use the IR-2 as an interface with it in bypass mode? In other words, if you want to switch between the sounds of the IR-2 or turn them off and just send the guitar direct (without any IR sounds) will the interface work that way or are the pedal sounds always active in interface mode?

[@DoubleDguitar]

Give me a minute to check. Gotta boot the Mac up and I will let you know. I believe you can, but I want to verify and should have in the video.

[@DoubleDguitar]

Yup! Works just fine. Clear guitar only signal.

[@zakklee2556]

if you get a hankering. plese use the Boss IR2 as an interface on a different daw than Garageband so as the verify how many channels through USB are available. Garageband is limited to 2 channels through USB​@DoubleDguitar

[@DoubleDguitar]

@@zakklee2556 ok cool, I may need a little time for that one. My next couple of videos are planned out, however I am really looking for something more flexible for my Mac. Considering Ableton, as I also use PolychromeDSP and the designer uses them together.

[@pietstevens7243]

Thx for this video. I've been waiting for some more info about the built-in audio interface and your video delivers. Just a question: have you noticed any drop in quality going from a separate audio interface to using the Boss IR-2 direct?

[@DoubleDguitar]

Hey man, glad you found it and hopefully it helps you out. I honestly felt no difference in latency or tone comparing the two. If anything, the USB will give a little cleaner signal, since we aren’t hitting the preamps of the interface and using cables etc etc. But dialing it in via USB was cake and no latency feeling at all. I think it would depend upon your setup. I like using it with my whole board and hitting the last stereo effect outs into my interface, just out of convenience. Using the built in loop, this can all still be done, but would mean I would have to move cables around. Having both options is nice.

[@pietstevens7243]

That's great to hear. I don't have a digital setup yet so a 1 pedal solution like the IR-2 is perfect for me to get my feet wet. Thanks again.

[@DoubleDguitar]

@@pietstevens7243 I would say it has been my favorite way to use my board and record, so far. It just feels so good and right.

[@robertjones5669]

I have not made the switch to Mac - still on a Windows PC (Laptop) - I'll take a look at garage band. The inputs are USB and HDMI on my laptop. I wonder if there is a USB-C to HDMI adapter... hmm... DAW!

[@DoubleDguitar]

You would just want USB to USB c adapter, plenty of those around. If you are wanting to record into a computer, this was really easy and no latency that I felt. The IR-2 is crazy wild stuff, man. Going to dig into changing some cab IR slots soon.

[@jimlongo9153]

pretty sure there is

[@heavybrett-al4082]

very helpful, thank you.

[@DoubleDguitar]

Glad you liked it, thanks!

[@heavybrett-al4082]

@@DoubleDguitar only brought it yesterday, and wow quite impressive.

[@DoubleDguitar]

@@heavybrett-al4082 man, I was blown away and love using it with my pedals.

[@heavybrett-al4082]

@@DoubleDguitar I put my line 6 pod go up for sale, just because the simplicity of the ir-2. The pod is great but the older I get (50) the less pissing around I want to do🤣

[@DizzyKrissi]

Hey, I wonder how far the reverb can go - there are no videos here on YT showing higher Ambience-Settings. Are the reverbs sufficient or do I need an extra pedal?

[@DoubleDguitar]

Ah yeah, I haven’t really covered that. You do get a nice range of verb, it’s mild and not too much. But if you just need some space, it works great.

[@DizzyKrissi]

@@DoubleDguitar : thanx for your quick reply. Here in germany it's not available yet but it is announced to arrive here for the next 5-7 weeks.

[@DoubleDguitar]

@@DizzyKrissi I hope you can grab one, it’s a really great unit. I think the Andertons vid they touched on the ambient range, but really briefly.

[@n_gen9148]

Thank u for ur tutorial. Newbie question, did you power your ir2 with psu while connecting to your computer?

[@DoubleDguitar]

Hey man, yes I have to power it with a PSU. I am pretty sure the usb doesn’t provide power like the way the ToneX One gets it.

[@n_gen9148]

Thank u so much. How about the latency?

[@n_gen9148]

Great tutorial. Pls continue to share more knowledge and tips. Im your new subscriber now.

[@DoubleDguitar]

@@n_gen9148 thank you so much! I appreciate it. I don’t feel any latency, I understand there will be some. I monitor the IR2 from my Focusrite interface, and not through the software. That makes a big difference, but also involves 1/4” outputs from the IR to the interface.

[@regular743]

i connected my gx100 to Fl Studio, it seems connected and all but i don't get any sound when i play my guitar.

[@regular743]

I didn't try adding an audio pattern and play but when i play the strings no sound is registered on Fl studio.

[@DoubleDguitar]

@@regular743 you have to assign the track input to the IR2.

[@regular743]

@@DoubleDguitar Firstly, thank you for the quick reply, I use Fl studio and i don't know what's IR2 is. My problem is i see the drivers and they seem to be connected but no audio when i play my guitar. But when i plug my Akai Mpk there's no problem. I tried my best explaining my problem.

[@DoubleDguitar]

@@regular743 I am not familiar with FL studio. You should see the IR2 as an audio input, maybe in a pull down menu or your settings.

[@regular743]

@@DoubleDguitarwhat other DAW do you recommend except logic pro x? Also do you know about Boss Gx-100?

[@DoubleDguitar]

@@regular743 I just use GarageBand on my Mac. A lot of people like Audacity for pc, I believe it is still free. I do, I have a bunch of videos about the GX100. It would show up in a similar way, as a usb interface.

[@renzocalcagno536]

I'm having major latency issues with this setup... what can I do?

[@DoubleDguitar]

How are you monitoring the IR? And which software? USB input or 1/4 out to your interface? I tend to monitor directly off my Focusrite, and not the track in the software.

[@jimlongo9153]

hey double d jim from jersey getting frustrated with this gx100 plugged it into my mac iget it to work in garageband but i don't here the effects from the gx another words i dont here whats coming out of the pedal board (gx100) maybe im just a dumb ass wtf any help would be cool thanks jim

[@DoubleDguitar]

Hey Jim, you are using the GX with the Boss IR and the USB-C as the interface? Or are you just using a GX100?

[@jimlongo9153]

just the gx100 @@DoubleDguitar

[@jimlongo9153]

i here the dry signal its working as interface i got that but not any presets @@DoubleDguitar

[@DoubleDguitar]

@@jimlongo9153 are you using USB or are you using the 1/4” outputs into an interface?

[@jimlongo9153]

usb @@DoubleDguitar

[@BanyanMakes]

I had too watch this twice because I couldn't believe a 12 minute video about nothing else besides it's audio interface capabilities had absolutely NO mention of bit depth or sample rates available. But seems like that's a choice you actually made. 😢

[@DoubleDguitar]

It’s crazy, right? Watch a third time, I will then.

[@bassojasso]

How's the latency?

[@DoubleDguitar]

It feels fine to me, there is a spot in the recording where you hear my speakers after the guitar signal, that latency is from OBS, not the pedal.