patm300e
Danny, can you take on old PC and upgrade to Windows 10, then attempt to connect legacy equipment to that?  That way your money making machine is not touched!
 

That's what I was going to try. Even there, I don't think there will be drivers for my older devices that will be compatible. Heck I don't even see drivers for my newer stuff yet. Then there's the old software that may not work that I really don't feel like buying new stuff for or learning a new version of something. I may get lucky with some of the software using compatibility mode, but the drivers on some of my older stuff is what scares me. I'm going to have to purchase a new interface just for those stupid high sample rates that people think make such a big difference on. I so hate os update time.
 
All this stuff is fun and challenging when you don't have to run a business. But when you do....whew, all the time it can take can really put you in a deep hole.
 
-Danny

Try the drivers in Windows 7 compatibility mode...Might work...Might not. 
 
I know that my rig (Old Presonus FirePod) doe NOT have any compatible drivers.  Still trying to figure out what to do and when...I guess I COULD switch to my Mackie 1640 with FW card...Crap, that is not supported either...
 
Well I am in a pickle now aren't I?  Maybe a new Presonus Studio 192:
http://www.presonus.com/products/Studio-192
 
Any thoughts on this?

patm300e
Try the drivers in Windows 7 compatibility mode...Might work...Might not. 
 
I know that my rig (Old Presonus FirePod) doe NOT have any compatible drivers.  Still trying to figure out what to do and when...I guess I COULD switch to my Mackie 1640 with FW card...Crap, that is not supported either...
 
Well I am in a pickle now aren't I?  Maybe a new Presonus Studio 192:
http://www.presonus.com/products/Studio-192
 
Any thoughts on this?

I don't think there is a driver compatibility mode....that compatibility thing is usually (at least in my experience) for software only. Like for example, when my Logitech Cam for XP wouldn't work on Win 7, I didn't get an option to try another driver. It just would not work on 7 forcing me to have to buy another cam.
 
So you seem to be in the same situation as me. I'm not a Presonus fan, so I'm the wrong person to ask. I like their Studio One software, but other than that, none of their hardware has impressed me. I'm going to wait as long as I can before I upgrade to Win 10. I may even just buy another PC and gear it for that particular OS so that I can learn it and mess with it in any spare time I may have that doesn't result in any down time for my business.
 
-Danny

Danny Danzi
and mess with it in any spare time 

Danny Danzi* has any spare time. Unheard of!
 
 
 
 
 
 
*The busiest man on the forum.

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Danny Danzi
and mess with it in any spare time 

Danny Danzi* has any spare time. Unheard of!
 
 
 
 
 
 
*The busiest man on the forum.

Ed, you're so right! I have been trying to take weekends off though....burning the candle at both ends is getting old....and so am I. But...in this economy, you gotta strike while you can. You know how it goes. Add that and well, *SOME* studios are struggling these days (thank God that's not my case) due to people being able to buy software and DIY and a tough economy for some folks. But I am trying to enjoy life a bit more because it does move too fast. I sometimes think it pays to work for someone....9-5, you leave the stuff at the job and you are like everyone else. Then again....if you work for a tyrant and have someone up your butt watching your every move....ugh, that would get old fast too! :)
 
-Danny

Danny that is the way I went about it and I highly recommend it. Especially for those who are running a business and are concerned about making big changes like that.
 
When I went from my XP 32 bit install to my current Win 7 64 bit install I bought a new machine and just spent the time setting it up completely on the side. Did not touch the then current XP install at all. Just left it alone and fully operational.
 
On the side I set up the new machine installed the OS even bought a new RME audio interface for it and a new midi interface. Tested it fully and got it all running up sweet. Then when things were a little quieter for me I just installed it into my main setup. 
 
I actually did not fully remove the XP setup either but rather moved it to the left and connected it up via audio and midi and networked the two. The two computers running at the same time is rather excellent. I can harness the power of the old setup anytime. It also allows you to run older programs, VST's etc...
 
BTW the new Presonus 192 interface is very nice. I have heard it. As is the CS18Ai as well and they both integrate pretty tight with Studio One 3 but that is a different story I guess.