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PC SOFTWARE RELEASE NOTES
XPX5_SRN_4670_2
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DRIVER INSTALLATION (PC)
This release updates, ASIO compatible, Microsoft Windows® PC system Device Drivers for XONE:PX5
Xone Product
Device Driver (PC)
Xone:PX5
XPX5_v4670.zip
[XPX5_v4670.exe]
Microsoft Windows®
11
Microsoft Windows®
10
Refer to page 6 for details of software changelogs.
Supported OS:
Installing XONE Device Software
In order to access all internal dual-soundcard channels of the Xone:PX5 for use with Windows® PC, you
will need to install the dedicated, ASIO® compatible, Device Drivers.
Check you have downloaded the current Device Software bundle, available for download from the Allen &
Heath website: www.allen-heath.com/xonepx5
PLEASE FOLLOW INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
NOTE: Please ensure you are logged on to the PC with Administrator access enabled
When the driver package has downloaded, extract the installer to your computer desktop.
Follow the on-screen instructions as detailed below and overleaf.
The installer will also guide you through the steps necessary to install this software.
Double-click on the XONE:PX5 Driver Setup application, XPX5_v4670 to begin.
Click Yes on the User Account Control prompt to confirm and continue installation.
Click Next to run the installer application.
Click on the Install tab to pre-install the Device Drivers to the default system folder.
A series of messages will be displayed…
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DRIVER INSTALLATION (PC) continued
This may take some time to complete.
Please wait while XONE:PX5 v4.67.0 software is installed…
Click Install If promoted to install Allen&Heath Sound, video and game controllers software.
Click Install if prompted to install Allen&Heath XONE:PX Audio Devices software.
Connect the XONE:PX5 mixer to your PC via the USB port and power the unit ON*.
Click Next to continue once the pre-installation process has completed.
Click Finish to complete the Device Driver installation.
NOTE:
It is possible to run the XONE:PX5 Device Driver pre-installation process without connecting the
XONE:PX5 mixer to your computer.
In this case you will be prompted to “...disconnect and reconnect the device to complete driver
installation.”
If the mixer cannot be connected, click Yes on the prompt to close the application.
To complete installation, connect the XONE:PX5 to your PC via USB, power the mixer ON.
Wait a few moments for the PC to enumerate the mixer before opening your software application.
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DRIVER INSTALLATION (PC): DEVICE CHECK
Confirming Driver Installation and Hardware Device connection
Microsoft Windows®
When first connecting the XONE:PX5 to a PC computer after the Device Drivers are installed, check the mixer is recognised
correctly by the system before opening your Digital DJ, or DAW, software application.
Connect the XONE:PX5 to your PC via USB
Click the Show hidden icons tab on the Taskbar
Check XONE:PX5 Control Panel icon is displayed
Next, click on the Windows Start icon.
The XONE:PX5 Control Panel icon should be displayed under
Recently added apps
Open the XONE PX5 Control Panel
Status view displays: XONE:PX5 and Current Sample Rate
Format view Input and Output sections display:
10 channels and the currently selected bit depth.
Sample Rate is selectable from 44.1 to 96kHz
Bit depth is selectable between 16bits and 24bits
Device Settings can be adjusted as required to suit applications,
or system CPU capacity.
Adjustment is implemented via DAW host audio prefs (ASIO), or system
Sound dialogue (WDM)
See p.5 for supported buffer sizes. See p.6 for updated WDM Audio options.
Next, open the Hardware Device Manager dialogue. Navigate to:
START / Settings / Devices / Device Manager
With the Device Drivers for the internal soundcards correctly installed, XONE:PX5 is listed as a hardware device
under three device trees.
Expand (click on >) the Audio inputs and outputs tree to display five inputs and five outputs:
Input 1 - 4 (XONE PX5) + FX SEND/Main Mix (XONE PX5) and Output 1 - 4 (XONE PX5) + Output A (XONE PX5)
Expand the Sound, video and game controllers and XONE:PX5 Audio Devices trees to display: XONE PX5
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INTERNAL SOUNDCARD SPECIFICATIONS
Hi-Speed USB Soundcard - Default
The Xone:PX5 includes a 20 Channel (5 Stereo IN / 5 Stereo OUT), 24Bit/96kHz, Hi-Speed USB internal soundcard.
Mac USB Class Compliant CoreAudio CoreMIDI interface;
No Driver installation is required for operation with macOS.
USB Soundcard Specification
Channels:
Supported Variable Buffer Sizes:
Supported Sample Rates:
Bit depth:
USB MIDI Ports:
20 Channel (5 Stereo IN / 5 Stereo OUT),
32 / 64 / 128 / 256 / 512 / 1024 / 2048 / 4096 / 8192 samples
44.1 kHz / 48kHz / 88.2kHz / 96kHz
24Bit
1 x MIDI IN / 1 x MIDI OUT
XONE:PX5 soundcard channels are arranged in stereo pairs and will be displayed in your Digital DJ, or DAW
software as follows:
DEFAULT USB AUDIO ROUTING
Soundcard Input
USB_1
USB_2
USB_3
USB_4
USB_5
USB_6
USB_7
USB_8
USB 9
USB_10
Soundcard Output
USB_1
USB_2
USB_3
USB_4
USB_5
USB_6
USB_7
USB_8
USB_9
USB_10
Mixer Channel outputs to Computer
Xone:PX5
CH1 L (RIAA or LINE)_SND_L_1
CH1 R (RIAA or LINE)_SND_R_1
CH2 L (RIAA or LINE)_SND_L_2
CH2 R (RIAA or LINE)_SND_R_2
CH3 L (RIAA or LINE)_SND_L_3
CH3 R (RIAA or LINE)_SND_R_3
CH4 L (RIAA or LINE)_SND_L_4
CH4 R (RIAA or LINE)_SND_R_4
MASTER L or FXSEND_L_A
MASTER R or FXSEND_R_A
Mixer Channel inputs from Computer
Xone:PX5
CH 1 L (USB)_RTN_L_1
CH 1 R (USB)_RTN_R_1
CH 2 L (USB)_RTN_L_2
CH 2 R (USB)_RTN_R_2
CH 3 L (USB)_RTN_L_3
CH 3 R (USB)_RTN_R_3
CH 4 L (USB)_RTN_L_4
CH 4 R (USB)_RTN_R_4
CH 5 L (USB)_RTN_L_A
CH 5 R (USB)_RTN_R_A
DAW Software IP Option
Analogue 1
Analogue 2
Analogue 3
Analogue 4
Analogue 5
Analogue 6
Analogue 7
Analogue 8
Analogue 9
Analogue 10
DAW Software OP Option
Analogue 1
Analogue 2
Analogue 3
Analogue 4
Analogue 5
Analogue 6
Analogue 7
Analogue 8
Analogue 9
Analogue 10
XONE:PX5 is also fully Traktor Scratch Certified so the internal soundcard
delivers support for DVS control of Native Instruments’ flagship TRAKTOR PRO 3
DJ software straight out of the box.
For details on configuring XONE:PX5 for use with timecode and Traktor,
please refer to p.37 of the XONE:PX5 User Guide (AP10733): www.allen-heath.com/xonepx5/
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DEVICE SOFTWARE CHANGELOGS
Xone Product
Device Driver (PC)
Xone:PX5
XPX5_v4670.zip [XPX5_v4670.exe]
Operating System:
Compatible
Windows® 11
Windows® 10
Windows® 8.1
Windows® 7
Support Active
Updated
12/2021
Software changelogs:
Xone:PX5 Device Drivers. v4.6.70
Windows®11 support is confirmed.
Updates full ASIO support for Microsoft Windows® PC.
Implements new options for WDM Audio operation with all five (stereo) channels
now displayed and selectable for WDM supported applications.
Playback and Recording default is CH1/2; Output 1(XONE PX5) / Input 1(XONE PX5)
To re-route USB audio via different soundcard channels for playback;
Go to: Start > Settings > System > Sound. Output. Choose your output device
Select the required channel for USB playback to the mixer:
eg: For USB playback with applications supporting WDM audio only via PX5 CHA;
Select: Output A (XONE PX5)
Set the top panel CH A source select switch to USB. Turn the CH switch ON
To re-route USB audio via different soundcard channels for recording, VST-FX, etc;
Go to: Start > Settings > System > Sound. Input.
Choose your input device
Select the required channel for USB output from the mixer:
eg: For USB recording with applications supporting WDM audio only;
Select: FX SEND / Main Mix (XONE PX5)
Set the rear panel USB 9/10 switch OUT to MST
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Direct support closed for legacy Microsoft Windows® Operating Systems
For more information, please visit: https://support.microsoft.com/
Minor bug fixes and improvements
Known Issues:
FIFTYTHREC-84: Clicks in Ableton Live 9 at high sample rates
Audible interruptions in the audio stream, manifest as ‘clicks’, when running Ableton
Live 9 at high sample rates (88.2 and 96KHz), with XONE:PX5 ASIO Buffer Size set to
Auto and USB Streaming Mode set to Reliable.
This is a local DAW software application issue; resolved as follows:
In the XONE:PX5 Control Panel > Buffer Settings, adjust the ASIO Buffer Size to a
fixed sample rate, compatible with the capacity of your computer’s CPU.
Where necessary, adjust or reset the USB Streaming Mode option.
If you experience any other problem when installing Xone:PX5 Device Software, please contact
Allen&Heath Product Support http://support.allen-heath.com
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