M audio firewire 1814

bobtfb · Post by **bobtfb** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 8:23 pm

Does it work well with ableton live? Any tips or pointers or that?
Basically I've had a bit of problem with my alesis io2, it worked perfect on my pc but on my new mac it's playing up so im getting a new better interface.
I also need to be able to play a click track through my headphones that can't be heard by the audience to ensure I'm totally in time when I play live etc...
Any info on this would be much appreciated, thanks!

popoff · Post by **popoff** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 10:33 am

AFAIK any m-audio device should work fine with ableton (got the M-A F/W 410 wich is one class lower than 1814)

Nightrider · Post by **Nightrider** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 12:22 pm

Don't waste your time.

I spent 20 hours fucking around with the FW1814 piece of shit and it didn't work once. I returned it and got a MOTU ULTRALITE and it worked first time I plugged in now worries at all.

ULTRALITE all the WAYYYYYYY!!!

hacktheplanet · Post by **hacktheplanet** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 7:39 pm

Please for the love of God and all that is holy don't subject yourself to the 1814.
Go Ultralite. It's only slightly more expensive, but has quite a bit more analog inputs and actually works.

daniel_grieff · Post by **daniel_grieff** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 10:31 pm

Think Ill just weigh in here and warn you of the problems Ive had with my M-audio hardware when on the road. I have gigs coming up and my Ozonic just broke for no reason and now needs to be sent back.
I do know loads of people that have had no problems with M-audio, but then again these forums are starting to fill up with people that have sob stories like mine.
Its a risk man, be warned! Seriously tho, good luck, youll probably be fine with whatever you get, most people are...

mikeczyk · Post by **mikeczyk** » Sun Jul 22, 2007 4:59 pm

i have the 1814 and have had no problems.

kpa · Post by **kpa** » Sun Jul 22, 2007 5:40 pm

i have had a 1814 for about a year and never had any problems ata ll with it. Works perfectly with Live

tamim · Post by **tamim** » Sun Jul 22, 2007 8:34 pm

I've had my 1814 for a couple years and have had some issues. They have all been resolved, but it hasn't exactly been a smooth ride. I'm considering getting a Presonus interface, but MOTU interests me as well. So far, the 1814 has been strictly a studio interface, but I'm looking to play live and I don't think I can trust the 1814 as a travelling interface.