I N T R O
This Guide is intended to provide you with sufficient information to get started with the Saffire LE,
outlining installation of the accompanying software, authorisation of the VST/AU plug-in suite and
a basic outline of the hardware and control software, SaffireControl LE.
In the box, you’ll find a software and resources DVD. This disc contains all of the software, along
with helpful instructions and information. There are also movie tutorials to guide you through
recording and monitoring with the Saffire LE, and a full User Guide in pdf format.
S O F T W A R E I N S TA L L AT I O N
Saffire LE is a core audio device for Mac so will work without any installation being carried out.
However, you will need to install the SaffireControl LE software to access latency-free monitoring,
sample rate select and many other features of the hardware. Saffire LE software installation also
provides the free Saffire plug-in suite. Saffire LE software must be installed on a PC as the hardware
will not function until the ASIO and WDM drivers have been correctly placed.
• Saffire LE
On the Saffire LE DVD is a folder called Saffire LE Installers. To install SaffireControl LE, the Saffire
plug-in suite and ASIO/WDM drivers for PC, simply navigate to this folder and then double click the
relevant installer (Mac or PC).
• Ableton Live
The Saffire LE comes with a special Lite edition of Ableton Live 5, the completely unique musical
tool that blurs the distinction between stage and studio. To install the software, navigate to the
Ableton Installers folder and double click the relevant installer (Mac or PC).
• BFD
The Saffire LE also comes with a compact version of FXpansion’s BFD (Big Fat Drums) premium
acoustic drum module. To install the software, simply select the BFD Installers folder and then
double click the relevant software Installer (Mac or PC).
• Guru
The Saffire LE also comes with a compact version of FXpansion’s fantastic Guru drum programming
workstation. To install the software, simply select the Guru Installers folder and then double click
the relevant software Installer (Mac or PC).
