MOTU Audio Express issues

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2013/06/23 02:32:32 (permalink)

MOTU Audio Express issues

Yep, I have one. A MOTU and an issue.
 
It works as advertised on Win XP-32 bit.
 
On Win 7-64 bit it will not work thru the MAIN outputs. There seems to be a driver conflict with Win 7. The MAIN outs show up in Playback Devices as "MOTU MAIN OUTS (1 and 2)" and the Test feature makes sound but no sound is produced from Sonar or Media Player. Headphone outs work fine.
 
After installing the updated drivers for it I now get sound from the MAIN outs, however, they appear in Playback Devices as "MOTU FW USB (5 and 6)"
or else they don't even show up at all. Yet there is sound.
 
I was on the phone for an hour with MOTU but they have not been able to resolve the issue.
 
So far I believe their drivers are not fully Win 7-64 bit compatible, since it has no issues in Win XP-32 bit.
 
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    yorolpal
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    Re: MOTU Audio Express issues 2013/06/23 10:52:13 (permalink)
    I've been using my Audio Express with my 64bit system since it first came out. I've also recently updated both the drivers and firmware. I've never had a problem like you're describing. The only trouble I've had is remembering to switch it to USB when updating the firmware.

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    Re: MOTU Audio Express issues 2013/06/23 17:06:59 (permalink)
    ASIO driver mode?

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    Re: MOTU Audio Express issues 2013/06/23 17:14:30 (permalink)
    I'd never touch one 'cause everyone knows unicorns are only mono.
     
    (Of course, I'd try to be helpful, but I've only used Echo gear which has worked great!)

     
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