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Interesting...I'm using the USB Fasttrack Pro. I've never experienced any distortion like what you're describing

Me neither. It works fine.

Are you running on a MAC?? I've heard around the boards that the FTP is "designed" for MAC specifically, and that contributes to the issues w/ PC use.

M-Audio sucks. Cheap plastic stuff. Great if you want a cheap keyboard controller or something. not if you want preamps to record your music through.

I'd recommend Focusrite, Roland/Edriol, primarily, since those are the ones I have experience with and they work great. Solid professional metal ...

Check that there plenty of space and good airflow around the fan intakes and outlets and any other vents. Stick it on a solid surface if it isnt already. Perhpas get a laptop cooler stand, or position a small room fan nearby to stop warm air accumulating around the laptop and ensure a good flo of ...

Check that there plenty of space and good airflow around the fan intakes and outlets and any other vents. Stick it on a solid surface if it isnt already. Perhpas get a laptop cooler stand, or position a small room fan nearby to stop warm air accumulating around the laptop and ensure a good flo of ...

Khazul wrote:Overheating.

Interesting... I haven't heard that yet. Any suggestions on how I would reduce the heating issue??

This is Re: M Audio FTP crackling issue in Ableton.

I am running off an ASUS N82J, 4gb ram, 1.73ghz, 64-bit win 7 laptop and am experiencing this "crackling" sound after a brief period of time (around 10-15min.) running my keyboard through the FTP. At first, when I open a set, I can play as I ...

This is Re: M Audio FTP crackling issue in Ableton.

I am running off an ASUS N82J, 4gb ram, 1.73ghz, 64-bit win 7 laptop and am experiencing this "crackling" sound after a brief period of time (around 10-15min.) running my keyboard through the FTP. At first, when I open a set, I can play as I ...