Audio interface problems?
Audio interface problems?
Since I ditched my M-Audio interface for mLAN, everything's been great. It's unfortunate, because I really liked the Ozonic. I couldn't risk gigging with it, though.
For those of you using OS 10.4 and Live 5.0.3, I'd like to know if the popping/clicking/other issues in Tiger is Apple's Firewire implementation (as Ableton claim), M-Audio interfaces, or Live.
If you could specify your setup, that may help. Also, if you DO have problems with your M-Audio interface in Live, do you have the same problem in other audio applications? I used Peak and iTunes a lot with my Ozonic, and can't remember any problems.
P.S. I posted this in General and not Bugs and Problems so most folks would see it.
For those of you using OS 10.4 and Live 5.0.3, I'd like to know if the popping/clicking/other issues in Tiger is Apple's Firewire implementation (as Ableton claim), M-Audio interfaces, or Live.
If you could specify your setup, that may help. Also, if you DO have problems with your M-Audio interface in Live, do you have the same problem in other audio applications? I used Peak and iTunes a lot with my Ozonic, and can't remember any problems.
P.S. I posted this in General and not Bugs and Problems so most folks would see it.
I have a fw410, apart from occasionally having to reinstall the drivers because the computer cant find the soundcard all is well.
I do set my buffer to stupidly large setting or I get the snap crackle and pops, but maybe thats live5.
I use the 8 outs going into my mixer and coax digital out of mixer back into the 410.
Haven't got anything to compare it to so for my £200 I'm fairly happy.
Was even thinking to get the projectmix but maybe I just stick with what I got for a while
I do set my buffer to stupidly large setting or I get the snap crackle and pops, but maybe thats live5.
I use the 8 outs going into my mixer and coax digital out of mixer back into the 410.
Haven't got anything to compare it to so for my £200 I'm fairly happy.
Was even thinking to get the projectmix but maybe I just stick with what I got for a while
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i think its the firewire connection thats causing probs , and does mLAN use your ethernet connection ?
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I've got a quattro which is usb (I know I know I need to upgrade) but I still have weird problems most times. I've not had any problems when using the onboard soundcards with any version of live 5 so I can only imagine it's an m audio problem.
17" macbook pro (2.33 ghz / 2 gb ram) osx 10.4.10
m audio quattro or (more often) the onboard card
midisport 2x2
some outboard synths and a lot of big black boxes that weigh a lot and make loud noises.
m audio quattro or (more often) the onboard card
midisport 2x2
some outboard synths and a lot of big black boxes that weigh a lot and make loud noises.
I had horrible problems ( including live crash onstage) with Ozonic and wasted lots of time being put on wrong track. the whole problem was the fancy new power supply with automatic 120/220 switch.
Crazy, I did everything , new XP installs, 3 fancy FW cables, etc, etc and then discovered accidently, pluging in Nokia`s charger., the real cause. That unfortunate PSU is oversensitive, stage lights changes, any static impulses etc deactivate audio
Once m audio sent me a bit heavier PSU, I didnt have any problems. German M audio forwarded my "great" discovery, to HQ, so they will redesigne that part but anyway I am OK with Ozonic, that with Faderfox is my main Live controller..
Crazy, I did everything , new XP installs, 3 fancy FW cables, etc, etc and then discovered accidently, pluging in Nokia`s charger., the real cause. That unfortunate PSU is oversensitive, stage lights changes, any static impulses etc deactivate audio
Once m audio sent me a bit heavier PSU, I didnt have any problems. German M audio forwarded my "great" discovery, to HQ, so they will redesigne that part but anyway I am OK with Ozonic, that with Faderfox is my main Live controller..
NEVER had a problem with Motu 828mkII driver. Extremely solid and reliable. So far, never had to troubleshoot it or had it lose connection randomly. I never have to think about or reconfigure it's connections to OSX. Had the original 828 years ago and just added a Traveler which works flawlessly too. Motu interfaces CPU usage is almost insignificant too.
Have no experience with M-Audio audio interfaces (or any other brand interface for that matter), just M-Audio's midi controllers.
I've heard alot of weird stuff about FW class compliant interfaces Firebox. M-Audio, etc on the forums. Like high CPU usage or unreliability here & there. Now here's another thread that just popped up, add to the rest. Whether apple's fault or the companys', according to people's comments online, seems non-class compliant FW interfaces have the advantage now by a long shot.
I avoided the class compliant stuff with my last purchase of the Traveler. I've heard to much bad stuff on the forums at this time.
Have no experience with M-Audio audio interfaces (or any other brand interface for that matter), just M-Audio's midi controllers.
I've heard alot of weird stuff about FW class compliant interfaces Firebox. M-Audio, etc on the forums. Like high CPU usage or unreliability here & there. Now here's another thread that just popped up, add to the rest. Whether apple's fault or the companys', according to people's comments online, seems non-class compliant FW interfaces have the advantage now by a long shot.
I avoided the class compliant stuff with my last purchase of the Traveler. I've heard to much bad stuff on the forums at this time.
I run an RME Fireface and a Multiface, and I've never had soundcard problems. I've owned other interfaces by m-audio, digidesign, emagic, echo, and Motu. Often it seems you get what you pay for.
So, for all the "I'm looking for a soundcard" folk out there. I'd recommend saving up and getting the best soundcard your money can buy.
So, for all the "I'm looking for a soundcard" folk out there. I'd recommend saving up and getting the best soundcard your money can buy.
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Yeah, I may have been lucky or something, but I've never had any problems with M-Audio interfaces either. I've been using a FireWire 410 since it came out (as well as a FireWire Solo) on my measly 667Mhz Powerbook, originally running 10.2.x, then 10.3.7 and 10.3.9 and now 10.4.3 and no issues what-so-ever. I now have a new iMac G5 with 10.4.3 and am using their ProjectMix I/O and am loving it!
Incidentally, I tried the ProjectMix on my 667Mhz Powerbook which is technically under spec for the ProjectMix, but it STILL ran without issue; which is odd though because it basically has a FireWire 1814 inside of it and the 1814 is the ONLY FireWire interface from M-Audio that does NOT work with my Powerbook (again, because it is under the minimum requirements.) Go figure...
Incidentally, I tried the ProjectMix on my 667Mhz Powerbook which is technically under spec for the ProjectMix, but it STILL ran without issue; which is odd though because it basically has a FireWire 1814 inside of it and the 1814 is the ONLY FireWire interface from M-Audio that does NOT work with my Powerbook (again, because it is under the minimum requirements.) Go figure...
The 01V works great as an 8-in/8-out audio interface, mixing desk, and moving-fader MIDI controller. Unfortunately, it doesn't do MIDI down mLAN (need the newer 01V/96 for that), but it works fine with a traditional MIDI interface. Stick the same mLAN card in an 01V/96, and you've got sixteen 24-bit 96kHz ins and outs, MIDI, and tons of MIDI controls down one Firewire cable!lerky wrote:how is the O1V hambone?
I've got an old Promix01 which is ok for a beginner, but I kind of like the layout of thier mixers.
How much is the mLAN card?
The mLAN card was about £280, which is what I got for the Ozonic I dumped.
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whats the quality of the AD DA's like ?
seems like it would be a great card for performing with.....but can it compete with an apogee mini dac in terms of quality ?
seems like it would be a great card for performing with.....but can it compete with an apogee mini dac in terms of quality ?
free music theory
http://www.ravenspiral.com/ravenspiralguide.pdf
Aphex Twin/Square Pusher Styles Tutorial
http://www.filecabi.net/video/keyboad-Rock.html
http://www.ravenspiral.com/ravenspiralguide.pdf
Aphex Twin/Square Pusher Styles Tutorial
http://www.filecabi.net/video/keyboad-Rock.html