*edit: my main laptop is a windows 10 machine. i just tested on my macbook pro and it must be caused by the windows X-USB Driver for the X32. No problems on the Macbook Pro...
I am looking for anyone who has used a Behringer X32 as an audio interface while Ableton midi sequences outboard gear. I have spent the last few days trying to incorporate a Behringer X32 audio interface/mixer into my midi based studio and have found a serious issue. The X32 hooked up via usb as an audio interface causes unstable/jittery outgoing midi from Ableton to my hardware synths/drum machines/sequencers.
I have turned off all midi communication from/to the X32 in its preferences and as a precaution redirected it from usb to the midi in/outs which aren't connected.
In troubleshooting, I have unplugged everything from the laptop except the x32 via usb (no hub) and a usb midi interface with one midi out directly to a drum machine. I have tried both of my midi interfaces, each time the midi interface was directly connected to the laptop (no usb hubs) with no luck.
If I then unplug the X32 usb connection from the laptop and choose the laptops internal soundcard in Ableton, the midi out from Ableton to my hardware corrects itself. I have no idea what to do to fix this... Help! Thank you!
Behringer X32 causing Ableton midi out unstability on windows
Behringer X32 causing Ableton midi out unstability on windows
ASUS GL553VE- i7 2.81gHz 32gb RAM Win10 64 bit Live 10 standard
Behringer X32, Microlite 5x5, midisport 4x4, APC40
Deluge, Beatstep Pro, keystep, SQ-1
Voyager, Prophet 6, JX-3P, JX-8P, BSII, Minibrute, MB33, Eurorack
DRM1, TR-505, HR-16, Rhythm Wolf, RX15
Behringer X32, Microlite 5x5, midisport 4x4, APC40
Deluge, Beatstep Pro, keystep, SQ-1
Voyager, Prophet 6, JX-3P, JX-8P, BSII, Minibrute, MB33, Eurorack
DRM1, TR-505, HR-16, Rhythm Wolf, RX15
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Re: Behringer X32 causing Ableton midi out unstability on windows
I don't have any direct experience with the X32 (I have an X32 Rack, but don't interface it with Ableton), but I have read in other forums about users having issues with audio interfaces and USB 3.0 ports when the audio device is USB 2.0 compatible. If you are using a USB 3.0 port on your laptop, maybe try a USB 2.0 port and see if that helps. I know they're supposed to be backwards compatible, but wouldn't hurt to try if you have a USB 2.0 port available.
--jack
--jack
Re: Behringer X32 causing Ableton midi out unstability on windows
thanks jack. before i saw your response, i just decided to use the MBP for midi sync duties and the pc for tracking audio. it works perfectly and it feels nice to work in smaller templates
ASUS GL553VE- i7 2.81gHz 32gb RAM Win10 64 bit Live 10 standard
Behringer X32, Microlite 5x5, midisport 4x4, APC40
Deluge, Beatstep Pro, keystep, SQ-1
Voyager, Prophet 6, JX-3P, JX-8P, BSII, Minibrute, MB33, Eurorack
DRM1, TR-505, HR-16, Rhythm Wolf, RX15
Behringer X32, Microlite 5x5, midisport 4x4, APC40
Deluge, Beatstep Pro, keystep, SQ-1
Voyager, Prophet 6, JX-3P, JX-8P, BSII, Minibrute, MB33, Eurorack
DRM1, TR-505, HR-16, Rhythm Wolf, RX15