Aardvark Q10

Hey all,

I haven't been here in a very long time. I still have my rig that I built about 5 years ago, running Sonar 3 (remember that one?). It's pretty outdated, but I have it streamlined & optimized so it still runs fairly well.
This may be a shot in the dark, but my question is, does anybody still have an Aardvark Q10? And are you still using it? Do you have any problems using it with newer systems and/or software? I remember way back when there was an issue with the last driver released (7.13), right before the company vanished. The previous version (7.04) worked fine for everybody and it's the one that I still use.
I'm considering building a new system but money is extremely tight. So I'm trying to salvage as much as I can, i.e., soundcards.
Thanks for any feedback. I hope to be back here more often.

I still have a Q 10 working on my older system. It runs under XP SP3, but is an older motherboard.
I use it for transferring cassette tapes for clients, etc. and still leaves my newer machine free for other projects.
There are no Vista drivers.....

I went with an RME Fireface 800 unit with my newer DAW. Spendy, but very stable and hassle free

Best wishes with your upgrade. There's a world of difference between Sonar 8 and 3.

I am still using my Q-10 on a Dell W380 with a 3.4 ghz P4 with 3 gigs of memory running SONAR 8. It works fine but, I really need more I/O and the Q=10 doesn't leave much room to grow.

IOW, The Q10 won't work in any newer system. (Same with the original MOTU PCI 424, Layla, etc)

Jim, for clarification, is that the 424 or the 324. Only reason I ask is because you said "original" which to me means the 324. I guess I might need to factor in the 424 PCIe for my next pc upgrade. Thanx.

The current PCI version of the 424 is the newer PCI-X 424... which will work with either 5v or 3.3v PCI slots.

Thanx, it looks like $200 more towards the pc.

Mine works fine in Sonar 6

My view on Aardvark sound cards; If they work, great, and use them. If they are giving you problems, switch cards immediately. Dont wast your time.

I ran a Q10 and LX6 on my P4 2.8 piece o crap for a few years and they worked great. When I upgraded my PC they fell flat on there face with lockups, crashing etc even with massive trouble shooting. I picked up my current Motu card and never looked back.

Joe;

I completely understand your position, trust me I was there when my Aardvark setup turned to poo. I was broke and lived with the problems for far too long. If you can hunt down something newer (as in maybe something with updated drivers) for a decent price you might be better off.

edit to add; I know this doesn't help much, sorry.

ORIGINAL: Lay In Wait

My view on Aardvark sound cards; If they work, great, and use them. If they are giving you problems, switch cards immediately. Dont wast your time.

I ran a Q10 and LX6 on my P4 2.8 piece o crap for a few years and they worked great. When I upgraded my PC they fell flat on there face with lockups, crashing etc even with massive trouble shooting. I picked up my current Motu card and never looked back.

I completely agree. I have been lucky so far. I did have some problems with the Aark24 when Sonar 7 came out but I was able to work through them.

I know I am living on borrowed time with the Aardvarks. I fear the next upgrade will be the end of the line for them. Since I am skiping the Sonar 8 upgrade, I'll get another year out them. Sonar 9 will probably mean their retirement. I haven't given much thought to their replacements yet. I'm not sure I need that many inputs any more...

Thanks guys.
The XP2600+ actually is the highest rated CPU for my mobo. That's how old it is. I figure upgrading the mobo and CPU is the most efficient and cost effective way to boost my rig. I just won't get the latest greatest thing out there. Meaning the best I can get that is compatible with all of my peripherals.

I own a relick athlon system wit a q-10. Looked into upgrading and it is pretty much pointless as the q-10 will not function with a duel core system. With no driver updates or support you're dead in the water. That being said, the pres are still some of the best out there in that price point. I am planning on limping my system through for a little longer and upgrading the whole rig. I will then keep my old Q-10 athlon system for the preamps and perhaps use it as a mix down system or what ever. I do infact have it running nicely with Sonar 8.3.1. Good luck and start saving for the new i7.

Still using my Q-10 here and it's still working just fine. Sometime, when finances will allow, I'm gonna update to get more inputs. Right now, I'm thinking along the lines of an Echo audiofire 12 (I don't need the preamps). It seems to be the most cost effective way to get more than 8 analog ins, I just hope it will sound as good as my Q-10 and be as reliable as my Q-10.

Don't think there's any way to reliably run 2 of them together. I suppose it's time to move forward in time anyway. (like I said, when I can afford to, anyway)
I'd love to get an RME fireface 800 but too much $$$$. I keep hearing good stuff about the Audiofire 12, which would give me 12 ins, I'm just worried it may not sound as good as the Q-10.
I've always been curious as to why no one ever advertises the Echo stuff. You never hear anything about it. Very few places sell it. Reviews are VERY rare. I'd hate to buy into another company that goes under and leaves all it's products orphaned like Aardvark did.

Do you still have the q-10? If so I am interested. My email is o1circle0@aol.com. That unit will work on any 32 bit system up to windows XP, the only problem I have with mine is the fact Sonar after 2.2 at least up to 4 has issues with it, period.  In my opinion Sonar is the problem, not the Aardvark drivers or XP. Actually, I can and have proved it.

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Do you still have the q-10? If so I am interested. My email is o1circle0@aol.com. That unit will work on any 32 bit system up to windows XP, the only problem I have with mine is the fact Sonar after 2.2 at least up to 4 has issues with it, period.  In my opinion Sonar is the problem, not the Aardvark drivers or XP. Actually, I can and have proved it.

NO Q10 IS SOLD !