DaGeek
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New Focusrite Forte Driver Available (Beta)
For those signed up for Focusrite external beta testing and willing to install: http://beta.focusrite.com/ Forte 1.3b1 Released on 07-17-15 08:59 Windows Only: Note: This build contains changes in sample-rate switching behaviour. ASIO DAWs will be unable to change sample-rate if a WDM client (default Windows sound) is streaming. Windows driver updated to version 3.2.1 beta. New Windows Driver Features/Bug Fixes since 1.2b8 - Change in sample-rate behaviour - Latency reporting improvements New Windows Driver Features/Bug Fixes since previous release: - Updates USB 2 driver to version 3.2.1 beta. - Improved compatibility with Pro Tools - Numerous other bug fixes and structural improvements - Comprehensive logging to facilitate future bug reporting - Adds 1-channel WDM formats - Adds multi-channel WDM formats - Adds 24-bit WDM support - Improves upgrade process from previous drivers - Fixes bug where sample rate mismatch can occur after sleep - Fixes 16 bit audio streaming in Sound Forge 10 - Replaced USB Buffer Size with USB Performance Mode - Additional streaming improvements
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cclarry
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Re: New Focusrite Forte Driver Available (Beta)
2015/07/22 06:44:27
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cclarry
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Re: New Focusrite Forte Driver Available (Beta)
2015/07/22 06:45:05
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BTW...I can't believe it has taken them this long...
the last one was ages ago and it didn't work well...
we'll see how this one does...
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cclarry
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Re: New Focusrite Forte Driver Available (Beta)
2015/07/22 06:53:55
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New driver causes a LOT of static in Win 10...I'll be rolling back...
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Doktor Avalanche 
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Re: New Focusrite Forte Driver Available (Beta)
2015/07/22 12:19:53
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Try uninstalling, reboot, reinstall. Then reset mix control from the menu and save any new settings you have to hardware.
post edited by Doktor Avalanche - 2015/07/22 12:27:12
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DaGeek
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Re: New Focusrite Forte Driver Available (Beta)
2015/07/22 15:09:59
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I had the same issue in Windows 8.1 and it cleared up by switching USB ports... Have not had the bandwidth to track down why. Also the DAW control does not work with Sonar Platinum. They had the same issue with the last beta driver and they were working with Sonar to clear it up after I reported it as a bug.
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cclarry
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Re: New Focusrite Forte Driver Available (Beta)
2015/07/22 17:30:59
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Neither method helped....still static...
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DaGeek
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Re: New Focusrite Forte Driver Available (Beta)
2015/07/22 23:12:53
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I tried a few things and even moved it to a USB 3.0 port which can cause issues with some interfaces. Works perfectly on USB 3.0. Hopefully not an issue with Windows 10 as I have not yet upgraded. Could also be the bandwidth on the USB Hub.
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LAGinz25
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Re: New Focusrite Forte Driver Available (Beta)
2015/07/23 12:11:25
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So I've been debating between the Forte and pre-ordering the RME Babyface Pro. I like that the RME has midi in/out. With these driver issues on the Forte, should I just pull the trigger on the RME?
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cclarry
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Re: New Focusrite Forte Driver Available (Beta)
2015/07/23 17:55:41
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LAGinz25
So I've been debating between the Forte and pre-ordering the RME Babyface Pro. I like that the RME has midi in/out. With these driver issues on the Forte, should I just pull the trigger on the RME?
These issues are on a BETA driver...the actual driver works fine in Win 10... I have the Forte and like it alot...but if you have the cash..the RME is the way to go... If I had had the cash...that's the way I would have gone...I got my Forte for about $325 On a Black Friday
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PilotGav
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Re: New Focusrite Forte Driver Available (Beta)
2015/07/24 14:12:23
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I've been using the BETA drivers for about a week and to be honest... they suck.
I'm angry because this sample rate issue has been going on for a LONG time - it's not apparent in Sonar but it is in another well known DAW. Focusrite has really dropped the ball. Way too little too late. I won't be purchasing their products even again.
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cclarry
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Re: New Focusrite Forte Driver Available (Beta)
2015/07/26 21:32:44
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They are way too slow to update drivers...that is for sure...
Roland was the same way...always way late to the party...
Pet Peeve...these companies rest or their laurels too much....and get away with it...
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Doktor Avalanche
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Re: New Focusrite Forte Driver Available (Beta)
2015/07/26 22:46:08
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PilotGav
I've been using the BETA drivers for about a week and to be honest... they suck.
I'm angry because this sample rate issue has been going on for a LONG time - it's not apparent in Sonar but it is in another well known DAW. Focusrite has really dropped the ball. Way too little too late. I won't be purchasing their products even again.
A bit harsh considering windows 10 hasn't even been released yet and these are beta drivers. And the win 8.1 driver works doesn't it? Traditionally they take about 3 months after release of an OS to get a final driver out. Personally I wouldn't even consider installing an OS until I knew drivers were generally available for my hardware, and I would wait at least six months after release before I threw a new OS at my DAW environment... Each to their own I guess..
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papacucku
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Re: New Focusrite Forte Driver Available (Beta)
2015/08/28 11:19:47
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I have a wicked new gaming computer going to use as a secondary mixing mastering station. Looking at Forte. Using platinum by the way. It is running windows 10 , also there seems to be a little sentiment found on the web about latency. I use RME mulitface 2 on big studio rig, will be saving to one drive so I can mix while studio is in use. anyway. might do a little sm7b vocal dubbing and definitely some guitar direct recording and direct monitoring or low latency input echo is important. The big monitor volume feature removes the need for a monitor management system for me, and I love the small footprint. I would want the extra dynamic range so may have to bite the bullet and use the AC adapter. (puke). so I have a few basic questions for you forte users.
a few large online music stores are not carrying it anymore? did it not sell, is it going out, if so why?
is latency an issue? my sonar projects are large and the new cpu should be able to eat up most problems
its been several years are they coming out with a forte 2 next week?
Any thoughts are appreciated.
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cclarry
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Re: New Focusrite Forte Driver Available (Beta)
2015/08/28 11:40:08
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My projects aren't really large, so latency has not been an issue for me
using my Forte and Win 10 with the current driver...as I stated before,
the Beta gave me a butt load of static...so that went bye bye...
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