AG08 Controller
AG08 Controller is an application software dedicated to AG08 that allows control of internal functions such as DSP effects and sound pads from a USB-connected Windows / Mac / iPadOS device.
Version 1.5 adds the following new updates:
- Presets for specific microphones have been added to Channels 1 and 2.
- “Stereo Pair” mode for Channels 1 and 2 has been added.
- Voice changer processing has been optimized and improved.
- Delay correction for lip-sync has been added to streaming output.
- A more naturally adjustable attack parameter has been added to the ducker.
- Numeric parameter input has been added to improve user-friendliness on iPadOS.
- A variety of other small improvements have been made, such as automatic firmware update prompts.
"Simple" and "Detail" mode
"Simple" mode utilizes an intuitive interface for optimizing tone to music or speech, gain levels, and reverb. "Detail" mode gives users more precise control over of each DSP effect.
Simple mode
Detail mode
AG08 Controller Channels 1 and 2 have setting presets tailored to different purposes. Select a preset to instantly change COMP/EQ, VOICE CHANGER/AMP SIM, and FX to the recommended settings for each application.
Note: Presets cannot be overwritten, but settings are recorded on the AG08 mixer. In response to high demand, we added a SPEECH 7B/7dB preset that is optimized for the popular SHURE SM7B/SM7dB microphone.
STEREO PAIR Mode Added to CH1/2 (AG08 Controller Version 1.5 and higher)
AG08 Controller Version 1.5 adds a new mode for Channels 1 and 2 called “STEREO PAIR.” You can switch it on and off in the STEREO PAIR menu on the “Settings” screen. Enabling this mode will link Channels 1 and 2 as indicated below, making it easier to configure settings. This mode is ideal for recording and streaming band performances and ASMR videos with a left and right stereo microphone.
- Channels 1 and 2 are panned to the left and right, making them LR stereo channels.
- COMP, EQ, and FX parameter controls for left and right channels are linked. (Each parameter can be edited on the CH1 screen.)
- COMP, EQ, FX, and MUTE buttons on the hardware are linked.
Note: STEREO PAIR mode cannot be used when the app is in SIMPLE mode. When you switch the app to SIMPLE mode, STEREO PAIR mode will automatically turn off. VOICE CHANGER and AMP SIM cannot be used when in STEREO PAIR mode.
COMP (Compressor)
Compressors decrease loud sounds and increase quiet sounds. Through using these functions, the difference between loud and quiet sounds is reduced, the overall level of sound is more balanced, and the audio becomes easier to hear. The COMP of the AG08 now has [Auto Makeup] in gain control section, making it easy to achieve ideal gain control.
EQ (Parametric Equalizer)
Equalizers are effects that adjust tone by boosting and attenuating specific frequencies. And HPFs serve to cut unneeded low sounds and are used in such applications as cutting.
VC (VOICE CHANGER) - CH1
Voice Changer is a very powerful effect that changes your voice into various voices, including those of different genders and robot voices. The combination of four different effects "Dual Pitch" "Radio Voice" "Tremolo" and "Pitch Fix" allows you to create a wide variety of voices.
Version 1.5 has been improved to make voice change processing smoother, including for low-volume sounds like whispering and breathing.
AMP SIM (Amp Simulator) - CH2
AG Guitar Amp Simulator is a high-gain tube amp that is rich in overtones. It is ideally suited to playing lead guitar lines that will fit in well in an ensemble, but it can also be set up for crisp accompaniment tones as well.
FX (REVREB, DELAY)
Reverberation is an effect that brings out the depth and width of sound by adding signals that mimic the feel of a performance space with sizes ranging from a large hall to small room.
Delay is an effect that creates an echo-like sound, whereby the original audio is heard followed by the delayed audio.
Singing performers are often reinforced with this effect.
The combination of the two can bring about more realistic spatial expanses and illusory effects.
In Version 1.5 and higher, the FX SEND level for FX on Channels 1 and 2 can be set separately for each FX TYPE (REVERB/DELAY/DLY→REV). This allows you to optimally configure settings for each type.
Ducker
Ducker function can be used to automatically attenuate Channels 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8 playback sound relative to audio input from Channels 1 and 2, so you can easily set up a streaming system where Channels 1 and 2 signals are always heard clearly.
In previous versions, the attack parameter of the ducker could not be changed. In version 1.5 it is an adjustable parameter. You can adjust it as you like to make it sound more natural when the ducker initiates automatic volume control.
Maximizer
Maximizer is a simple yet powerful mastering function that can add a level boost to your mix for extra polish and professionalism, as well as attenuating peaking signals to give your listeners and viewers a more comfortable and pleasant audio experience.
The AG08's Maximizer is in the form of a 3-band compressor, which allows for powerful correction of the balance of each band while equalizing the overall volume.
Streaming Out Delay For Lip-sync
A delay correction function has been added to the streaming output. You can change the settings in the OUTPUT menu on the “Settings” screen. If there is latency with a video signal, you can use this function to lip-sync the audio and the video by intentionally adding latency to the audio.
Sound Pad
The six sound pads on AG08 are used for playing jingles or sound effects to match the situation, which will add color to your streaming. You can assign and play back audio files assigned to the six buttons of the sound pad.
In the AG08 Controller app, you can set the sound assignment, the volume and playback method for each pad.
Firmware / Software
*AG08 Controller for iPadOS
*Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver
For Windows / Mac: You must install a USB driver on your computer to properly recognize the AG08 and use its multi-channel audio transfer function.