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@junkhead - It's a button you can click after you click on "About This Mac..." under the Apple menu at the top left corner of your screen (there are only two buttons at the bottom, so you can't miss it).
@woodmeister50 - yes, the system report lists it under the Hardware-->Audio-->Devices; as well as in the Sound control panel it is listed as an option under both the input and output tabs, however, when selected, all audio goes mute. I've been suffering with no ability to record using microphones, line-in, and no music or other audio output through my speakers - only the crappy built-in ones, which face downwards (I mean, c'mon Apple design wizards, why are you projecting our audio down at the desk, facing nobody's ears?)
Hi everyone, i have the solution, it works! If you are owner of M-Audio Firewire Solo sound card and you upgrade to OsX El Capitan, follow these instructions: for me, on my MacBook Pro and my iMac it works. Thanks a lot. -rootless-system-integrity-protection-mac- os-x/
Last time I checked the issue was the makers had not created an official El Capitan driver and the new tougher security in El Capitan amongst other things requires drivers to be 'signed' using an official developer certificate registered with Apple.
As no current Macs have Firewire built-in anymore it looks like M-Audio have taken the decision to abandon support for their FireWire products. In the long term you need to therefore look to either a USB3 or Thunderbolt replacement.
I have an Apollo 8 and Apollo Twin X. This is perfect to throw in my laptop bag to make music on the move as it is powered via TB3. The single Core is restrictive but with the advent of native plugins this is no longer a deal breaker. Great quality piece of kit.
I just got my hands on the Arrow (I guess the solo rebranded) and its phenomenal. Super low latency for VST synths and none what so ever with the plug-ins. Yes its a couple extra $$ for it compared to say the "red" one, but it worth every dollar. The build quality is top notch and using it was a breeze. I had RME HDSPa AIO card and that was also awesome, but it was far too difficult to use for a novice like myself. So when I switched to a Mac, I research AI's and UA was the most recommended brand, and it sure is great!!!
Working with the ARROW for a few monthes now , Usefull , stable ,pratical, all this with quality inputs . using it most of the time as a "4 tracks tapes" to mix old school dubs , and when is not the main director , I rout 2 auxiliaries from the analog desk to the ARROW inputs , to get 2 effects of UA live in the setup ... What is interesting , isthat when the DAW is running on another sound card , the ARROW is still useable as a standalone desk/fx dsp that runs without any trouble beside the other interface, so in addition of a sound card this is a possibility to have 2 high quality effects chain ready to be unleash at any time. Quality.
From the start the machine seemed to have issues connecting reliably to my mac. Then there was a time I went well. Then it stopped connecting all together. So here we are.
I liked the look and feel of it. Though my zoom H6 seems to have better recording quality...
All in all more worries than good times.
This guy is a great tour guide. Easy to operate, sounds great, helped me out more than once when there is no way to stop by the studio and urgently need to redo something. I recommend it as the first interface that will introduce you to this cool Uad company. My next move was on a twin mk2 quad. Thanks to UA for such cool interfaces and plugins. I'm with this company for the long haul! I see no compromise!
I got myself an Arrow in order to be able to do post production work and vocal recordings away from my main studio. The sound and build quality for this thing are superb, and I really love the aesthetic of it as well. There's not that much DSP on board, but being able to track something through a Unison preamp on the go, without the need for an external power supply, is pure bliss. I'll gladly recommend this one!
The hand crafted solid resin design meets our signature dynamic driver, creating the optimal chamber for audio clarity and snappy bass. The included Kimura microphone ensures this sleek in-ear headset is the ultimate starting point for gamers, workers, and audiophiles alike.
In-ear monitors (IEMs) are a form of earphones that are inserted into the ear canal. Paired with a handmade resin housing and premium eartips they create an optimal chamber for both audio quality and noise isolation. The Kimura Solo features a single premium dynamic driver for bass driven perfection.
Our top of the line dynamic driver delivers a wide soundstage with fantastic bass response. The superior noise isolation from the IEM design combines with this driver to create an incredibly immersive sound.
I have Cakewalk by Bandlab and am using the Focusrite Solo with it. I am able to record with the mic, but I can't get guitar sounds. My Focusrite nob is lighting up to show that it is receiving signal from the guitar, but nothing shows up in Bandlab. I have tried switching between the right, left and stereo channels of Focusrite but nothing works. I have read that people also have the same problem with Audacity and it came down to drivers. However, my MME drivers work on the mic section of Focusrite. If you can help that world be great. Thanks.
Download and install the latest drivers for the Solo from the Focusrite website and change the driver mode to ASIO for the best chance at recording satisfaction.
MME is the absolute worst driver for recording due to its inherent latency.
I have download the latest drivers but I've noticed if I change to ASIO I get no sound whatsoever on anything. I have used the WASAPI but they were worse for latency. I would think if I get a mic sound I should get guitar -- but I don't. Thanks.
Who told you to use MME? I have a friend I set up with a Solo and it works 100% with Cakewalk and ASIO driver. Focusrite has a good ASIO driver and if your not using it your tracks will overdub out of sync. It's not a "known issue" to most. Contact Focusrite if you think otherwise. They used to be real good at answering questions.
That's the only way I got it to work. There's no sound going into Cakewalk when switching to Asio to record guitars. I have the lastest Focusrite drivers installed v4.6 or something. So, using MME was the only way I'd figured out to record my guitars.
While we recommend you only use Toontrack solo with a sound card designed specifically for audio applications, and shipping with dedicated ASIO drivers, generic ASIO drivers such as those available at may also help alleviate the problem. Once downloaded and installed, please make sure to choose the ASIO alternative in the Audio Device settings in Toontrack Solo.
DISCLAIMER: TOONTRACK MUSIC DOES NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF GENERIC DRIVERS AS A PERMANENT SOLUTION AND CAN NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FROM ANY ISSUES THAT MAY ARISE FROM FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS POSTED ON SITES EXTERNAL TO THIS ONE. WE RECOMMEND USING A PROFESSIONAL SOUND CARD WHEN WORKING WITH TOONTRACK PRODUCTS.
I don't have a M-Audio Solo at hand. I know it's class compliant and doesn't need a driver, but is this USB AUDIO CODEC supposed to be the driver for this soundcard ? Is this soundcard supported on Ventura ? DOes it support M1/M2 ? Do you mean you have no option to choose from for Guitar Rig 6 in L and in R ?
With a few rare outliers excepted, there are two different types of earphone drivers: dynamic drivers and balanced armatures. Although great earphones have been made with either type of driver, and often contain both types, the two drivers are very different in form and performance. Most headphone enthusiasts understand the concept of dynamic drivers, which are basically just miniaturized versions of conventional speakers, but many do not understand how balanced armatures work, or what their advantages and disadvantages are.
First, a quick primer. A dynamic driver uses a coil of wire (or voice coil) wound around a cylindrical former attached to a diaphragm, and a magnetic gap that the coil moves through. Run voltage through the coil and the diaphragm moves back and forth, just like a standard tweeter or woofer. A balanced-armature driver works on similar principles, but has a reed that runs through a stationary voice coil, and is attached with a tiny rod to a diaphragm. Run voltage through the coil, the coil magnetizes the reed, and the reed vibrates, which in turn vibrates the diaphragm.
Andrew Bellavia: The main difference is that the coil in a balanced armature is not moving. In a dynamic driver, the coil is part of the moving mass, and in the smaller sizes of those drivers, this imposes a limitation on the number of turns of wire. In a balanced armature, since the coil is not moving, you can have more turns, which means a stronger magnetic field, and you have more latitude in the driver impedance.
AB: Dynamic drivers tend to have larger diaphragms with more excursion, so they can move more air. So for people who want that elevated bass, a dynamic driver can really give that to you. For that reason, dynamic drivers are easier to use in active noise-canceling systems, because the canceling takes place mostly in the bass and you need that strong bass to counteract incoming noise. Although sometimes ANC earphones will combine a dynamic driver with a balanced armature in a hybrid design.
And when you get into the larger dynamic drivers, you might have 50 turns of wire, and because the circle around which the wire is wound is bigger, the coil gets heavier. Then, because the wire is longer, you have to use a thicker wire to keep the impedance the same. This makes the mass go up with the square of the diameter. You can end up with a driver that has weak high-frequency response. But if you pair that with a balanced armature for the high frequencies, it can be great.
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