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Channels and groups

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Goal / when to use

Build the logical system: one channel per speaker (or multi-way cabinet), and groups for rooms, zones, or show control.

Prerequisites

Open project (Projects)
Optional: sketch which speakers belong to which rooms

Create channels

Open CHANNELS → MAP | CREATE.
Click + CHANNEL.
Set how many channels to add and name them (for example Lobby Left, Lobby Right).
Click CREATE CHANNELS.

For multi-way cabinets (one channel object with Low/Mid/High ways), enable MULTI-WAY MODE — see Multi-way channels.

Concept

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Goal / when to use

Read this once before you build a project. Maxx Remote sits between your speakers / rooms and the amplifier hardware, so you can tune and operate without constantly asking “which amp, which output?”

Mental model

Maxx Remote is an abstraction layer over amplifier outputs. It does not matter whether 1,000 speakers sit on thirty-two 32-channel amplifiers or on many smaller units — you work with project channels and groups.

HOME

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Purpose

Landing overview for the open project: health at a glance and entry points to docs / API.

Key actions

Read PROJECT card — name, status, AUTO SYNC.
Rename the project (NAME / SET) when needed.
Check DEVICES counts and status.
Check CHANNELS counts and linked-channel status.
Review LAST ACTIVITIES (who changed what).
Note APP-Version.
Open REST-API Doc (same as http://host:8000/api-docs/).

When to use

Start of a session: is everything online?
Enable AUTO SYNC after commissioning.
Hand integrators the OpenAPI link.

micro MAXX series

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micro MAXX (MICRO MAXX series) is Innosonix’s compact DSP amplifier family: GaN power stages, onboard loudspeaker management, and flexible Audio over IP (Dante / AES67). Models share the same small chassis and the same control stack as other MAXX amplifiers.

Same software as other MAXX amps

micro MAXX devices expose the same Maxx Control webpage and device REST API, and have full Maxx Remote support. Commission network and firmware with IDFM first — same path as larger MAXX chassis.

Multi-way channels

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Goal / when to use

Use a multi-way channel when one physical speaker cabinet needs several amplifier outputs (for example low / mid / high). You still control the cabinet as one channel, while each way holds driver-specific DSP.

Prerequisites

Familiarity with Channels and groups and linking
Enough free amp outputs for every way

Create multi-way channels

Open CHANNELS → MAP | CREATE → + CHANNEL.
Enable MULTI-WAY MODE.
Set NR OF WAYS to 2, 3, or 4.
Name the parent channels and click CREATE CHANNELS.

REST API

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Goal / when to use

Drive day-to-day control (levels, mutes, selections) from a media controller or similar. Prefer this over scraping the GUI.

Where is the full reference?

Each Maxx Remote instance ships OpenAPI docs:

UI: HOME → REST-API Doc
URL: http://localhost:8000/api-docs/ (replace host/port as needed)

That document is authoritative for paths, payloads, and versions.

Scope

Compared with Maxx Control’s device REST API, this API targets the Maxx Remote project/server — operator-oriented control of the system Maxx Remote manages, not low-level single-device setup.

DEVICES

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Purpose

Manage every amplifier in the project and map physical outputs to project channels.

Key actions

ADD DEVICE — from network scan or manually (model, hostname, IP).
Choose network interface / SCAN NETWORK when discovery is used.
Toggle CONNECT per device.
IDENTIFY the amplifier.
Open LINK CHs to assign project channels ↔ HW channels.
Run SYNC when project and device differ.
Open device SETTINGS, COPY SETTINGS, or REBOOT DEVICE.
REARRANGE list order; REMOVE devices (watch delete-linked-channels option).

Devices and linking

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Goal / when to use

Connect real amplifiers and map each project channel (speaker) to the correct HW channel (amp output).

Prerequisites

Channels already created (Channels and groups)
Amplifiers reachable (Prerequisites)
Prefer fixed IPs for installed systems

Add a device

Open DEVICES → ADD DEVICE.
Choose:
- ADD FROM NETWORK — select discovered units (SCAN NETWORK as needed)
- ADD MANUALLY — model + hostname (and IP when known)
Decide whether to CONNECT AFTER ADDING.
Only enable CREATE CHANNELS if you want Maxx Remote to auto-create a project channel per amp output. For planned systems, leave this off.
Confirm ADD / ADD SELECTED.

Installation

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Goal / when to use

Get Maxx Remote running so you can open the UI and create or load a project.

Choose Desktop for commissioning laptops and day-to-day design work.
Choose Docker for an always-on server that browsers can reach on the network.

Prerequisites

Supported OS for Desktop, or a host that can run Docker
Network access to your amplifiers (see Prerequisites)
For automatic discovery (amplifiers and Dante TX sources): the host must receive the UDP broadcast / multicast traffic listed under Ports and discovery — on Docker that means host networking

Desktop application

Download Maxx Remote from the Innosonix downloads page.
Unpack or place the portable application where you want it — no installer is required.
Start the application.
On first launch, use Start a new project or import an existing project archive.

Expected result

The Maxx Remote window opens with the project splash / HOME UI. You can also reach the same UI in a browser at http://localhost:8000 while the Desktop app is running.

Maxx Remote

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Maxx Remote is the project-based control software for Innosonix amplifiers. You design the system as channels (speakers) and groups (rooms or zones), then link those to real amplifier outputs when the hardware is available. micro MAXX amplifiers have full Maxx Remote support alongside other MAXX models.

What / when / how: use Maxx Remote when one site has many amplifiers or you need room-level groups, offline projects, or undo/redo while tuning. Install the Desktop app or Docker server, create a project, add channels and groups, link devices, then operate from GROUPS / CHANNELS / VIEW.

Software

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Always start with IDFM (install) to set IP and firmware on all devices.

On this site, Maxx Control docs focus on the device REST API and third-party plugins; the full on-device UI manual is published separately (see downloads).

These tools apply to the MAXX family including micro MAXX (same Maxx Control webpage/API and full Maxx Remote support).

Features	MAXX Remote	MAXX Control
Single-Channel Control
Multichannel Control		(per Device only)
Device Settings
Grouping
Undo / Redo
Offline Project Planing

Basic device setup in the network → IDFM (install)
Single device without much need to constantly change settings of multiple channels → Maxx Control
Head start without any additional installation? → Maxx Control
More than one device? Recommendation → Maxx Remote

Surround input sources

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Goal / when to use

Route surround program (5.1 / 7.1 and related) into rooms when the speaker layout and the source layout are not always identical. For basic stereo INPUTS, start with Inputs and routing or Quick-Start.

Prerequisites

Groups with Input ability enabled
Channels created and given surround ROLEs
Dante TX labels known for every surround leg

Surround channel names in Maxx Remote

Naming varies across the industry. Maxx Remote uses:

Maxx Remote View API

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The Maxx Remote View API exposes a saved VIEW as a standalone operator page — without the Maxx Remote editor chrome. Operator URLs use the /view/ path (also called the View API).

What is the Maxx Remote View API?

Use it when you want tablets or dedicated operator PCs to show only the mute / volume / meter widgets you placed in VIEW, not the full project editor.

How do I open a VIEW operator page at /view/?

In VIEW, create and SAVE a page.
Copy the operator Link from the editor toolbox.
Open URLs of the form:

http://<server>:8000/view/<view-name>

Prerequisites

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Goal / when to use

Check this list before you expect amplifiers to appear automatically, Dante streams to route, or a Docker server to stay reachable.

1. Device network setup (IDFM)

Before Maxx Remote, put amplifiers on a working IP plan with IDFM (install):

Discover devices.
Set IP mode / address / hostname as required by the site.
Update firmware if IDFM reports newer versions.

Tip

Always start network and firmware setup in IDFM. Maxx Remote assumes devices are already reachable.

Group signal path

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Goal / when to use

Embed or bookmark a SIG-PATH page for one room/group — useful on a monitoring wall.

URL pattern

Groups are addressed by their internal id (UUID), for example:

http://<server>:8000/group-signal-path/<group-uuid>

Example:

http://localhost:8000/group-signal-path/36875a19-8203-4647-9760-303ffd3c8f8f

Obtain the group id from your project/export or integrator tooling — it is not the display name.

INPUTS

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Purpose

Define named INPUT SOURCES that groups can use for program audio.

Key actions

+ INPUT SOURCE — label, receive hostname, receive label(s).
Edit source properties; set volume offset / mute when needed.
Use DANTE DISCOVERY helpers if available.
REARRANGE order; delete SELECTED / ALL.
Import/export via CSV for large systems.
Create/edit stream patches when the UI offers CREATE/EDIT STREAM.

Inputs and routing

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Goal / when to use

Bring program audio into Maxx Remote so groups and channels receive the correct Dante (or related) streams.

Prerequisites

Groups with Input ability enabled
Channel ROLE planned (Left / Right / Mono / surround roles)
Dante Controller available to read TX names
See also Surround input sources for 5.1 / 7.1

Create an INPUT SOURCE

Open INPUTS → + INPUT SOURCE.
Fill in:
- SOURCE LABEL — friendly name in Maxx Remote
- RECEIVE HOSTNAME — Dante device hostname
- RECEIVE LABEL — transmit channel name
For stereo / surround sources, add each leg as required by the source type.
Save with CREATE SOURCE.

Example TX naming in Dante Controller: 01@STEFFEN-PC.

Quick-Start

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Goal / when to use

Get first music out of a simple system: three speakers (Left, Right, Sub) on an MA32/D², with group volume/EQ and a stereo Dante source (for example Dante Virtual Soundcard).

This is a guided walkthrough. For deeper topics afterward, use Build a system and Everyday control.

Prerequisites

Maxx Remote installed and running (Installation)
Amplifier on the network (Prerequisites, IDFM / install)
Speakers on amp channels 1, 4, and 9 (or adapt the link steps)
Dante TX available (hostname + transmit channel names)

1. Create a project

Start Maxx Remote. On the splash screen, click Start a new project.
Enter a project name and confirm.

Speaker presets

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Goal / when to use

Package a finished speaker tuning so you can reuse it on other channels or jobs. From Maxx Remote 1.13.0, presets are created and edited in Maxx Remote (not only on the amplifier).

For multi-way cabinets, read Multi-way channels first.

Prerequisites

Channel (or multi-way parent) tuned the way you want
Matching way count on any target channel that will load the preset

What a preset stores

Typical fields included:

CHANNELS

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Purpose

Work on individual speakers (project channels): levels, DSP, roles, linking status, and meters.

Key actions

MAP | CREATE — add channels; open channel↔group mapping.
Enable MULTI-WAY MODE when creating cabinets with multiple ways.
Set ROLE for input routing (Left / Right / Mono / surround…).
Edit DSP via row controls or dialog tabs: Volume, Mute, Phase, Delay, EQ, Limiter, Speaker, Input, Power, Status, …
Read LEVEL / STATUS; remember values are final output (channel + groups).
REARRANGE, CSV export/import, Copy Settings between channels.
Jump to device linking from linked-channel indicators.
Create / apply SPEAKER PRESET on the Speaker tab.

Projects

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Goal / when to use

Manage the project file that holds your channels, groups, devices, inputs, views, and tuning. Use this when starting a job, moving between machines, or keeping a Docker server’s configuration safe.

Prerequisites

Maxx Remote Desktop or Server running (Installation)

Create a new project

Desktop or browser splash

Start Maxx Remote with no project loaded.
Choose Start a new project.
Enter a clear site name (for example Museum-Floor2).

Tuning

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Goal / when to use

Dial in levels and DSP after speakers are linked. Prefer group moves for room-wide changes and channel moves for speaker-specific trim.

Prerequisites

Channels mapped to groups
Devices linked if you want to hear results on hardware
Understand summation (Concept)

Volume

Room (group)

Open GROUPS.
Click VOLUME for the room.
Enter a value (for example -20) → Enter / SET.

Speaker trim (channel)

Open CHANNELS.
Click VOLUME on the speaker.
Enter an offset relative to the current summed output workflow you are using → SET.

Note

CHANNELS always shows the final output (channel + all groups). That is why a channel may already read −20 dB after a group change.

Build a system

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Goal / when to use

Use this chapter after Quick-Start when you commission a real site: model speakers and rooms, connect amplifiers, bring in program sources, then tune.

Page	Use when you need to…
Channels and groups	Model speakers and rooms
Devices and linking	Connect amplifiers and map outputs
Inputs and routing	Bring Dante (or other) sources into groups
Tuning	Set volume, mute, EQ, delay, phase

For multi-way cabinets, surround, and speaker presets, see Advanced.

GROUPS

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Purpose

Control many speakers as a room or zone. Group parameters sum with each member channel.

Key actions

Create groups via MAP | CREATE → + GROUP.
Map / unmap member channels.
Configure GROUP ABILITIES (which controls the group exposes).
Set VOLUME, MUTE, EQ, delay/phase as enabled.
Assign INPUT sources and output/channel setup (stereo / surround).
Select group-level CROSSMIX overrides when needed.
Manage SNAPSHOTS for scene recalls.
Apply group SPEAKER PRESET carefully (members inherit unless overridden).

CROSSMIX

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Purpose

Define and assign matrices that route INPUT SOURCE legs to group output roles when layouts differ (or even when they match).

Key actions

Browse strategies; filter by input / output setup.
+ CROSSMIX to create a custom matrix.
Edit crosspoints and gain offsets in the matrix editor.
Mark a strategy as global default for an in/out pair (always keep one).
Assign overrides on groups or group+input combinations (higher priority).
REARRANGE / delete unused non-default strategies.

Everyday control

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Goal / when to use

Run the finished system: change room levels, mute zones, watch meters/status, and hand simple control to operators via VIEW.

Prerequisites

Project commissioned (Build a system)
Devices connected and in sync

Group vs channel — which control?

You want to…	Prefer
Change whole room level / mute	GROUPS
Trim one speaker	CHANNELS
Change program source for a room	GROUPS → INPUT
Give a receptionist a simple panel	VIEW (operator link)

Remember: group and channel values add. CHANNELS shows the output result.

Advanced

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Goal / when to use

Use these Maxx Remote topics after the basic stereo / mono workflow is solid.

Topic	When you need it
Multi-way channels	One cabinet with separate amp ways (2 / 3 / 4-way)
Surround input sources	5.1 / 7.1 roles, group setups, crossmix up/down
Speaker presets	Package and reuse speaker tunings (`.spkr`)

SIG-PATH

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Purpose

See how audio is supposed to flow: source → group → channel → device. Useful for verifying routing after INPUT changes.

Key actions

Open SIG-PATH.
Filter by SOURCE, GROUP, LINKED, UNLINKED.
Inspect columns/tabs for group, channel, input, and device relationships.
Use TEST / identify controls to confirm the physical path.
Jump back to CHANNELS / GROUPS / DEVICES to fix anything wrong.

Standalone per-group URLs exist for integrators — see Group signal path API.

Troubleshoot

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Goal / when to use

Something does not connect, discover, sync, or route audio. Work through the matching section below.

Out of Sync

Symptoms

Floating OUT OF SYNC alert in the UI
Device SYNC indicator not clean
Levels or EQ on the amp do not match Maxx Remote

Why it happens

Maxx Remote owns linked channels (Remote → device). Edits in Maxx Control, front-panel/other tools, or failed partial writes create differences. Maxx Remote detects them on periodic check-in.

VIEW

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Purpose

Create simplified operator canvases (rooms, mute, volume, meters, images) without exposing the full commissioning UI.

Key actions

+ VIEW to create a page.
Add objects: channel, group, level meter, mute, power, volume, device, group input, image, view link.
Arrange with align / distribute / layer tools; optional snap-to-grid.
MANAGE IMAGES for background / diagram assets.
SAVE VIEW.
Copy the operator Link for fullscreen use (/view/...).
DELETE VIEW when obsolete; BACK TO LIST to manage many pages.

GUI reference

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Goal / when to use

Use this section as a Maxx Remote screen map: what each page is for, key actions, and links to task guides.

Screen	Purpose
HOME	Project overview, status, API docs link
DEVICES	Amplifiers, connect, sync, link outputs
INPUTS	Dante / input sources
CHANNELS	Speakers / project channels
GROUPS	Rooms and zones
CROSSMIX	Surround / layout mix strategies
SIG-PATH	End-to-end signal routing view
VIEW	Operator pages
LOG	Application log / export

Task-oriented docs start at Quick-Start and Build a system.

LOG

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Purpose

Inspect what Maxx Remote and connected clients recently did when diagnosing failures.

Key actions

Open LOG.
Search / filter; Apply / Reset.
Load older entries when the issue is further back.
Export Log for support tickets.
Correlate with the navbar warning icon and OUT OF SYNC alerts.

Troubleshoot

API

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Maxx Remote exposes a few user-facing integration surfaces. This section stays thin on purpose: the live OpenAPI document on a running system is the contract for REST calls.

Entry point	Typical use
REST API	Third-party control (media controllers, show control)
View API	Fullscreen operator pages at `/view/`
Group signal path	Scoped SIG-PATH page for one group

OpenAPI UI on a running host: http://localhost:8000/api-docs/ (also linked from HOME → REST-API Doc).

Maxx Remote on Innosonix Docs

Channels and groups

Goal / when to use

Prerequisites

Create channels

Concept

Goal / when to use

Mental model

HOME

Purpose

Key actions

When to use

Related

micro MAXX series

Multi-way channels

Goal / when to use

Prerequisites

Create multi-way channels

REST API

Goal / when to use

Where is the full reference?

Scope

DEVICES

Purpose

Key actions

Related tutorials

Devices and linking

Goal / when to use

Prerequisites

Add a device

Installation

Goal / when to use

Prerequisites

Desktop application

Expected result

Maxx Remote

Software

Surround input sources

Goal / when to use

Prerequisites

Surround channel names in Maxx Remote

Maxx Remote View API

What is the Maxx Remote View API?

How do I open a VIEW operator page at /view/?

Prerequisites

Goal / when to use

1. Device network setup (IDFM)

Group signal path

Goal / when to use

URL pattern

Related

INPUTS

Purpose

Key actions

Related tutorials

Inputs and routing

Goal / when to use

Prerequisites

Create an INPUT SOURCE

Quick-Start

Goal / when to use

Prerequisites

1. Create a project

Speaker presets

Goal / when to use

Prerequisites

What a preset stores

CHANNELS

Purpose

Key actions

Related tutorials

Projects

Goal / when to use

Prerequisites

Create a new project

Desktop or browser splash

Tuning

Goal / when to use

Prerequisites

Volume