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'On a 2 month arena tour, with absolutely no room for error or glitches, the Duet held up like a champ. A super clean, warm sound out to front-of-house every night. Apogeenuises over there.' – Sam Farrar (Maroon 5, Gomez, Sara Bareilles, Phantom Planet)
'The Duet is the most elegant and efficient interface I've worked with. I record wherever I go and its comforting to know that quality will never be sacrificed.' – Ilan Rubin (Nine Inch Nails, Angels and Airwaves)
'Handsome, great sounding, easy to use, with a very attractive on-board display — what's not to like about the Duet? The honest answer is — nothing.' – Bob Thomas, Sound On Sound
The Most Popular (and Awesome) Portable Audio Interface for Mac, Windows, iPad and iPhone
Anno 1503 torrent. Apogee Duet sets the industry standard for portable professional audio recording on Mac, Windows, iPad and iPhone.
Made for the musician, producer and engineer that wants the ultimate sound quality and elegant simplicity, Duet features legendary Apogee AD/DA conversion, 2 world-class microphone preamps, USB MIDI I/O and ESS Sabre32 DAC technology.
Take advantage of Duet's low latency USB connection and powerful native Mac processing to join the ranks of top engineers and producers who count on Apogee to deliver hit after hit.
With Duet's 2 combo inputs you can connect microphones, guitars, keyboards or line level devices such as external mic preamps or a mixing board. Duet also includes 4 analog outputs – 2 1/4' balanced outputs for connection to speakers or outboard equipment and a separate, independently controlled 1/4' stereo headphone output.
- AD/DA conversion for recording up to 192kHz / 24-bit.
- 2 analog inputs with world-class mic preamps and selectable 48v phantom power for connecting microphones, instruments or line-level devices.
- 4 analog outputs – 2 balanced 1/4' mono outputs for speakers or outboard gear, 1/4' stereo headphone output.
- Includes special offers on Waves plugins (available upon registration)
- USB 2.0 High Speed connection to Mac and Windows.
- Direct digital connection to iPad and iOS devices (iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Lightning and 30-pin cable sold separately).
- Software control of hardware parameters including input selection and low latency monitoring.
Legendary Sound Quality
Why Apogee Duet is the best choice for your studio
Apogee is an award-winning industry leader in digital recording technology with over 25 years of experience. Preferred by recording pros around the world, Apogee products like Duet, Ensemble and Symphony I/O have been instrumental in creating countless GRAMMY® and OSCAR® winning recordings and have set the industry standard in professional recording for over two decades. Duet is built solidly on this reputation.
A difference you will hear
From the mic preamps to the AD/DA converters and the clocking, Duet is best-in-class and cutting-edge Apogee technology. With components carefully selected in critical listening tests and a highly efficient circuit design, Duet was built by Apogee engineers to make a difference you can hear.
Pristine, next generation AD/DA converters
Duet's AD/DA converters are designed to deliver the purest recordings and best listening experience possible. Duet's efficient circuitry and state-of-the-art components provide a simplified signal path resulting in incredibly transparent recordings.
Smooth, detailed world-class mic preamps
Much like the AD/DA converters, Duet's mic preamps feature the latest components and offer seamless click-free transitions as the gain increases and decreases throughout the incredible range of 0-75dB. This unprecedented feature allows you to dial in the perfect level, either with the controller knob or from within software, while delivering ultra-low noise and smooth, crisp detail. Duet's mic pres are suitable for all dynamic, condenser or ribbon microphones, allowing you to capture any sound without compromise.
Soft Limit – Protection from digital overs
An Apogee technology first introduced in 1992 on Apogee's AD-500 converter, Soft Limit can be heard on countless platinum selling records around the world. Once a technology exclusively reserved for Apogee's most advanced audio converters, Soft Limit is included in Duet and can be enabled in Apogee Maestro software.
This superior analog design prevents the digital clipping that causes distortion by instantaneously rounding off transient peaks before they hit the analog-to-digital converter. Soft Limit allows several more decibels of apparent level to be recorded while subtly providing an analog-like warmth to the sound.
ESS Sabre32 DAC Technology
ESS Sabre32 32-bit Hyperstream DAC with Time Domain Jitter Eliminator offers unequalled dynamic range, ultra low distortion, and unmatched audio clarity free from input jitter.
While ESS Sabre32 DAC has been widely recognized and employed in the audiophile community as the next step in converter technology, Apogee is one of the first pro audio manufacturers to employ this DAC in an interface designed for audio and video professionals. ESS Sabre32 DAC technology, as employed in Duet 2, Duet for iPad & Mac, Quartet and Symphony I/O, is one ingredient in the Apogee Engineering Difference. The benefits of the ESS Sabre32 DAC include:
32-bit DAC Architecture – Compared to older 24-bit technology, the Sabre32 DAC's 32-bit filter processing results in significantly lower noise and distortion, for a pure listening experience free from artifacts. 32-bit digital attenuation ensures that sonic purity is maintained at any listening level.
Time Domain Jitter Elimination – removes clock inconsistencies from the incoming digital data, so the converted analog output preserves the clarity and soundstage detail of the original recording.
* A 'Special Order' is a product that we normally do not keep in stock. We order it from the manufacturer as soon as you order from us. We are the exclusive distributor for Apogee, so we can get your special order to you fast, in about 2-3 weeks. Remember that special orders are non-cancelable, so make sure the item you are ordering is correct. Call us at +65 63388657 if you need assistance.
If you've ever felt a need of a secondary display, you'd have definitely come across Duet Display. It is the most popular app that lets you use your iPad as a second display for your MacBook. The app is on top of the list no doubt but comes for a price of $20. But would you wanna burn a hole in your pocket for this? We've always tried to offer some of the best yet, lesser known products that you can use as alternatives. And today, we are going to see some of the best Duet Display alternatives. Let's begin.
Some of the apps in the list are not an exact replacement of Duet Display, as they are more likely to mirror your computer display to iPad rather than using it as the second display. But nonetheless, they still do something out of the box, which is why they made into the list.
Read: Best Youtube alternative apps for iPhone/iPad
Duet Display Alternatives
1. Sidecar (upcoming)
In WWDC 2019, Apple announces, Sidecar. The perfect replacement to Duet display. Just like Duet Display, Apple's Sidecar works directly with a wired connection or wirelessly via Bluetooth. Unlike Duet Display, there is no WiFi support, which means, it will only work within a range of few meters. Also, both iPad and Mac should be under the same iCloud account. Once connected, you can use your iPad as a mirrored desktop or secondary display. Of course, it also supports Apple Pencil.
However, most of you won't be able to use this feature yet. You need to be running the latest software i.e. macOS 10.15 Catalina on your Mac and iPad OS on your iPad, both of them not yet released to the public. Although, you can try the public beta, which we did and unfortunately, the sidecar feature didn't work for us as of yet. But Apple being Apple, once this feature rolls out officially, I'm sure it's going to work flawlessly.
2. Easy Canvas: Draw on iPad for your computer
Artists all around the world have loved the idea of digitally drawing their ideas because with technology everything can be accentuated and becomes a little easier to follow through. Professional Graphic Tablets are pretty expensive on their own and it would be nice if we had a more viable option.
Duet Display Download
EasyCanvas is a mirroring app that lets you project your mac or windows computer on the iPad, pretty cool right? It is available as an app for the iPad and a software package for the computer. The computer applications are available for free and you can download it from the website.
As such, Leopard was the first version of OS X to break from the Aqua-themed wallpaper. In my head, the trails streaking across the screen were from a set of comets.10.3 PantherWhile Panther inflicted Macs everywhere with its wallpaper stayed on brand, refreshing the original 10.0 image.10.4 TigerMany consider Tiger to be the best 'classic' version of Mac OS X. It ushered in the 'space era' of OS X wallpapers, which was used heavily in the new Time Machine interface as well.10.6 Snow LeopardThe 'no new features' mantra for Snow Leopard didn't ban a new wallpaper, thankfully. While that may or may not be true, it has my favorite Aqua-inspired wallpaper.10.5 LeopardComplete with a revised, unified user interface and shiny new Dock, 10.5 broke the Aqua mold.
How does it work?
EasyCanvas works as a digitizer and is very easy to install. You download the app from Apple app store on the iPad. Your computer requires a separate download which can be downloaded here. After you set up both the applications, its just plug and play. Open both the applications and connect your iPad using a USB cable and it immediately detects the device and starts projecting it to the iPad. Now the app offers a couple of different options which come in handy while you use software like Photoshop to draw. Apple Pencil (only on iPad Pro) and Wacom pen are supported by this app and you can use it to draw. It has an option to reject accidental palm touch which would come in handy.
Second Monitor: Easy Canvas only supports screen mirroring, however, they also have an app that works as an extended display too. It is called TwomonUSB and the only issue is it cost $11, with no free trial.
Availability: EasyCanvas is available on both Mac and Windows and only works with iPad
DownloadEasyCanvas (Free 14 day trial, $12 for premium)
3. AstroPad: Digitize the iPad
Created to be a perfect tool for artists, AstroPad visualizes an artist's vision in a digital environment using the iPad as a digital input device. iPad functions as a touch responsive screen on which you can draw on too.
Astropad is only available on Mac and works similar to EasyCanvas. It converts your iPad into a digitizer which is very useful if you work with creation tools. You get individual software for your mac and iPad, Astropad comes as a trial version with 7 days and they bill after your subscription expires.
How does it work?
To get started, install Astropad app on Mac and the iPad. You can choose the wired option and plug the USB in or connect Astropad wirelessly. The devices have to be on the same network or it won't connect. It doesn't take long to connect and is actually faster than most apps. It displays the screen on the iPad cropped to fit the screen but you can also adjust the size with the dedicated toolbar on the left which has a couple of different options.
Apple pencil strokes are specially configured and included with this app. The strokes are identified with the inbuilt processing system of the Apple Pencil. It sends the data to the iPad and the software recognizes the pressure, altitude, and azimuth for the most natural stroke generation.
Second Monitor: AstroPad only support screen mirroring of your Mac on your iPad, there is no option to use your iPad as a secondary display.
Availability: AstroPad is available for Mac computers only and iPad. The app can be downloaded from the website.
Price: AstroPad is available as a 14-day free trial and bills you after the trial expires. The app costs you $29.99
ESS Sabre32 32-bit Hyperstream DAC with Time Domain Jitter Eliminator offers unequalled dynamic range, ultra low distortion, and unmatched audio clarity free from input jitter.
While ESS Sabre32 DAC has been widely recognized and employed in the audiophile community as the next step in converter technology, Apogee is one of the first pro audio manufacturers to employ this DAC in an interface designed for audio and video professionals. ESS Sabre32 DAC technology, as employed in Duet 2, Duet for iPad & Mac, Quartet and Symphony I/O, is one ingredient in the Apogee Engineering Difference. The benefits of the ESS Sabre32 DAC include:
32-bit DAC Architecture – Compared to older 24-bit technology, the Sabre32 DAC's 32-bit filter processing results in significantly lower noise and distortion, for a pure listening experience free from artifacts. 32-bit digital attenuation ensures that sonic purity is maintained at any listening level.
Time Domain Jitter Elimination – removes clock inconsistencies from the incoming digital data, so the converted analog output preserves the clarity and soundstage detail of the original recording.
* A 'Special Order' is a product that we normally do not keep in stock. We order it from the manufacturer as soon as you order from us. We are the exclusive distributor for Apogee, so we can get your special order to you fast, in about 2-3 weeks. Remember that special orders are non-cancelable, so make sure the item you are ordering is correct. Call us at +65 63388657 if you need assistance.
If you've ever felt a need of a secondary display, you'd have definitely come across Duet Display. It is the most popular app that lets you use your iPad as a second display for your MacBook. The app is on top of the list no doubt but comes for a price of $20. But would you wanna burn a hole in your pocket for this? We've always tried to offer some of the best yet, lesser known products that you can use as alternatives. And today, we are going to see some of the best Duet Display alternatives. Let's begin.
Some of the apps in the list are not an exact replacement of Duet Display, as they are more likely to mirror your computer display to iPad rather than using it as the second display. But nonetheless, they still do something out of the box, which is why they made into the list.
Read: Best Youtube alternative apps for iPhone/iPad
Duet Display Alternatives
1. Sidecar (upcoming)
In WWDC 2019, Apple announces, Sidecar. The perfect replacement to Duet display. Just like Duet Display, Apple's Sidecar works directly with a wired connection or wirelessly via Bluetooth. Unlike Duet Display, there is no WiFi support, which means, it will only work within a range of few meters. Also, both iPad and Mac should be under the same iCloud account. Once connected, you can use your iPad as a mirrored desktop or secondary display. Of course, it also supports Apple Pencil.
However, most of you won't be able to use this feature yet. You need to be running the latest software i.e. macOS 10.15 Catalina on your Mac and iPad OS on your iPad, both of them not yet released to the public. Although, you can try the public beta, which we did and unfortunately, the sidecar feature didn't work for us as of yet. But Apple being Apple, once this feature rolls out officially, I'm sure it's going to work flawlessly.
2. Easy Canvas: Draw on iPad for your computer
Artists all around the world have loved the idea of digitally drawing their ideas because with technology everything can be accentuated and becomes a little easier to follow through. Professional Graphic Tablets are pretty expensive on their own and it would be nice if we had a more viable option.
Duet Display Download
EasyCanvas is a mirroring app that lets you project your mac or windows computer on the iPad, pretty cool right? It is available as an app for the iPad and a software package for the computer. The computer applications are available for free and you can download it from the website.
As such, Leopard was the first version of OS X to break from the Aqua-themed wallpaper. In my head, the trails streaking across the screen were from a set of comets.10.3 PantherWhile Panther inflicted Macs everywhere with its wallpaper stayed on brand, refreshing the original 10.0 image.10.4 TigerMany consider Tiger to be the best 'classic' version of Mac OS X. It ushered in the 'space era' of OS X wallpapers, which was used heavily in the new Time Machine interface as well.10.6 Snow LeopardThe 'no new features' mantra for Snow Leopard didn't ban a new wallpaper, thankfully. While that may or may not be true, it has my favorite Aqua-inspired wallpaper.10.5 LeopardComplete with a revised, unified user interface and shiny new Dock, 10.5 broke the Aqua mold.
How does it work?
EasyCanvas works as a digitizer and is very easy to install. You download the app from Apple app store on the iPad. Your computer requires a separate download which can be downloaded here. After you set up both the applications, its just plug and play. Open both the applications and connect your iPad using a USB cable and it immediately detects the device and starts projecting it to the iPad. Now the app offers a couple of different options which come in handy while you use software like Photoshop to draw. Apple Pencil (only on iPad Pro) and Wacom pen are supported by this app and you can use it to draw. It has an option to reject accidental palm touch which would come in handy.
Second Monitor: Easy Canvas only supports screen mirroring, however, they also have an app that works as an extended display too. It is called TwomonUSB and the only issue is it cost $11, with no free trial.
Availability: EasyCanvas is available on both Mac and Windows and only works with iPad
DownloadEasyCanvas (Free 14 day trial, $12 for premium)
3. AstroPad: Digitize the iPad
Created to be a perfect tool for artists, AstroPad visualizes an artist's vision in a digital environment using the iPad as a digital input device. iPad functions as a touch responsive screen on which you can draw on too.
Astropad is only available on Mac and works similar to EasyCanvas. It converts your iPad into a digitizer which is very useful if you work with creation tools. You get individual software for your mac and iPad, Astropad comes as a trial version with 7 days and they bill after your subscription expires.
How does it work?
To get started, install Astropad app on Mac and the iPad. You can choose the wired option and plug the USB in or connect Astropad wirelessly. The devices have to be on the same network or it won't connect. It doesn't take long to connect and is actually faster than most apps. It displays the screen on the iPad cropped to fit the screen but you can also adjust the size with the dedicated toolbar on the left which has a couple of different options.
Apple pencil strokes are specially configured and included with this app. The strokes are identified with the inbuilt processing system of the Apple Pencil. It sends the data to the iPad and the software recognizes the pressure, altitude, and azimuth for the most natural stroke generation.
Second Monitor: AstroPad only support screen mirroring of your Mac on your iPad, there is no option to use your iPad as a secondary display.
Availability: AstroPad is available for Mac computers only and iPad. The app can be downloaded from the website.
Price: AstroPad is available as a 14-day free trial and bills you after the trial expires. The app costs you $29.99
Download AstroPad (Free 14 day trial, $30 for premium)
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4. Splashtop Wired Xdisplay: Extend your Display
I've personally used Splashtop for a long time and they've grown as a company and rolled out a few different software. Splashtop Wired Xdisplay is specially designed to convert your iPad or any mobile device for that matter into an extended screen of your computer.
How it works?
Splashtop Wired Xdisplay requires the installation of two separate software agents, one on the mobile device and the other on the computer. The desktop agent is a very simple app that works by creating a digital extended display on the desktop and then projecting it to the iPad. Rather than just projecting your extended display, you can also control the actions with the touchpad. There isn't much left to do after that. You don't get additional features like customized pencil strokes or palm rejection.
Second Monitor: Yes, it is just a tool to convert your iPad into a second Screen.
Availability: Splashtop Wired Xdisplay is available for Windows and Mac computers and works across all mobile device platforms including iOS, Windows, and Android. Check it out here:
Price: Splashtop is available on the Apple app store for $2.99. It is free for Android devices
Download Splashtop Wired Xdisplay ($3)
5. Team Viewer: Free Alternative to Duet Display
Team Viewer is one of the biggest players when it comes to remote desktop services. It offers free services to consumers and a paid version for commercial use. It initially offered desktop to desktop remote access over the internet. Its services are highly dependent on the network speed and it works with an encrypted key to provide security. As the mobile devices became more powerful and fast, it only made sense that we had an option of using our mobile devices as hosts or guests to log in to remote devices. TeamViewer allows any device to access a device anywhere on the planet to be accessed, provided it has the TeamViewer Software installed and a working internet connection, preferably high speed.
How it works?
Downloading the software is easy and done through their website. After installation is complete, the app displays a unique ID which is unique worldwide and you can access it only with the password generated right below. When you type the Id and password and hit enter, the app takes over the screen and starts transmitting it over the internet to the device that has accessed it. You can control the mouse and keyboards of the remote device with your own input devices. TeamViewer translates all the input values and sends them over to the remote destination. this app has one additional feature which transmits the audio from the remote destination to your device. For example, if you were to play a youtube video through TeamViewer on the remote device the video will play with audio on your device as well, this feature isn't available with the other apps.
Second Monitor: There is no option to use your iPad as a secondary display using a TeamViewer app, however, you can still control your Computer from your iPad.
Availability: TeamViewer is available across all platforms and can be downloaded here.
Download TeamViewer (Free)
6. AirDisplay: Wireless Duet Display Alternative
AirDisplay offers a wireless option to connect your iPad or an iPhone as an extended display with your computer. It works with mac and windows users wouldn't have to settle for any of the above options.
How it works?
It has a similar operation to other packages listed, you begin by purchasing an app for your iPad or the iPhone and download the driver app on the mac to complete the setup. Now when everything is ready, the mac window displays the connected device as an icon. You just have to click connect and just like that, it makes it an extended display. The upside to this app is it uses Wi-Fi to connect the two devices and broadcasts in high speed. You can connect up to 4 devices to make it a display, which would help in increasing productivity.
Second Monitor: Yes
Availability: It is available for Mac as a host and clients can be Windows, Mac, or Android.
Price: The client app is available on the Apple App store for $9.99. The host app is free for Mac.
Download AirDisplay ($10)
7. iDisplay: HD display and extend computer screen
iDisplay works with mac and windows both. It offers both USB and WiFi connectivity options. It is not an exclusive product and offers services across platforms like macOS, iOS, Android, and Windows.
Read: 5 Ways to Use Your Android as Second Monitor For Your Computer
How it works
iDisplay claims 60fps video transmission on extended displays but that totally depends on your device's capability and Wi-Fi capacity. If you're broadcasting through it, make sure the devices are on the same network. iDisplay supports multi-touch across all platforms which is better than the other apps that did offer multi-touch didn't. It has a feature known as smart screen resolution which essentially automatically adjust your extended device's resolution automatically. You can connect more than one device with iDisplay.
Second Monitor: Yes
Availability: This is truly cross-platform and you can connect any two devices over different platforms. Download the app here.
Price: Apple App store has this app for $14.99
Download iDisplay ($15)
Duet Display Alternatives: Final thoughts
To fuel our productivity, the apps listed in this list are versatile. EasyCanvas and AstroPad act as a mirror and a digitizer with a special apple pencil touch feature. It lets you make the best use of creation tools. If you're looking for something more than just a digitizer, Splashtop takes the cake. It has options to make it an extended display too.
TeamViewer is free and works well wirelessly, it is best suited to mirror your computer. AirDisplay and iDisplay are paid but have distinct features like high-speed video transmission without latency wirelessly, and multi-touch across all platforms makes it a good choice for people looking for a more comprehensive app.
Read: 5 Ways iPhone/Android Can Cast Screen to TV Without Chromecast
