I have set SONAR to ASIO drive mode and tried every thing else I can think of but still the Audio Engine drops out on record after a few seconds.  At present I'm out of ideas and need help ... please, I'm running out of hair:
 
Focusrite Pro 40
Windows 7
intel i7 3.2 GHz
ASUS Rampage III mb
24 gig RAM
Audio file traget disc: Western Digital 2 TB SATA III 7200 RPM 64 MB Cache
 
OHCI test results:
Vendor : (1106) VIA Technologies
Chipset: (3403) VT6315/VT6330   Revision: 01  
Max 1394 Speed Capability: S400  
Support:  Compatible, no known issues.

What is the chip set maker of your firewire card?

Are you on X3E and using 64 bit everywhere?
(and +1 Wookiee).


Here's what I recommend first:


1) Make sure you are NOT using the Windows firewire legacy driver. That was for old versions of mix control.
2) Uninstall mix control (whether you have 3.4 installed or not) and reboot.
3) Install mix control 3.4 here and Reboot.
4) In Mix Control go to File -> Restore Factory Defaults
5) In Mix Control go to File -> Clear All Settings.
6) Try it.
 
Any further issues you are probably looking at latency troubleshooting next...
 

Bob: 2 things.... chipset drivers from asus support : http://www.asus.com/ROG_ROG/RAMPAGE_III_EXTREME/HelpDesk_Download/
their chipset drivers for what ever os your running are key !
 
The firewire adapter is VIA and might not work correctly !
 
TI firewire card :   Syba Low Profile PCI-Express 1394b/1394a (2B1A) Card, TI Chipset, Extra Regular Bracket SD-PEX30009
 

VIA should work fine.
 
... assuming OP has the extreme edition of the motherboard.
 
Good advice from StarTekh.

Cheers...

Alex : there are  some VIA firewire cards that are known to work, I no longer have the list ...as for the mother board ..im sure the user will figure it out !

To clarify...
I said that VIA works fine (I was not agreeing/disagreeing) and have linked to the compatibility list.
I also backed up your advice throwing caution that they might not have Extreme edition..
I also said your advise was sound (about updating chipset).
Nothing wrong with your post.
 
Thanks...

Thanks, I've gotten as far as the last step but can't finish now. I'll get back after some sleep.  Again much thanks for the help.
(Reply to AlexS' first post, sorry)

CakeAlexS
Are you on X3E and using 64 bit everywhere?
(and +1 Wookiee).


Here's what I recommend first:


1) Make sure you are NOT using the Windows firewire legacy driver. That was for old versions of mix control.
2) Uninstall mix control (whether you have 3.4 installed or not) and reboot.
3) Install mix control 3.4  and Reboot.
4) In Mix Control go to File -> Restore Factory Defaults
5) In Mix Control go to File -> Clear All Settings.
6) Try it.
 
Any further issues you are probably looking at latency troubleshooting next...
 

Running X3 Producer --  (X3a build 211) - x64
and 64 bits as far as the eye can see.
Finished steps 1 through 6 but no banana.
I'm about to move the unit close to the computer and use the shorter cable that came with the Saffire. Previously the cable had worked fine with my Tascam FW1884 but it's a straw to grasp LOL.
Again, much thanks.
 

Update to X3e http://www.cakewalk.com/S...13361/SONAR-X3e-Update