PreSonus FaderPort with Windows 8 and X2

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2013/02/21 08:10:35 (permalink)

PreSonus FaderPort with Windows 8 and X2

Does anyone have any success using the PreSonus FaderPort with X2 and Windows 8 64 bit? I know that there were a lot of issues with X1/Win 7 so I was wondering if they have been resolved yet.
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    jm24
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    Re:PreSonus FaderPort with Windows 8 and X2 2013/02/21 08:17:59 (permalink)
    FP does not work here with win 7, 32, 64, win 8 64.  

    I figger it is the EMU interface midi drivers.

    Prolly driver conflict with other audio interfaces is the culprit.

    Even when I can get it to work for a session, It does not control buses.

    Very annoying.

    But:   it does work when using Reaper, and Studio1.

    So, something to do with Sonar's implementation of midi stuff.

    And: had repeated computer hangs yesterday when attempting to enable LoopMIDI ports in Sonar 8.5.3, and X2a, with win 8.

    No problem with win 7.

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    Re:PreSonus FaderPort with Windows 8 and X2 2013/02/21 08:18:57 (permalink)
    What's the benefit of using this thing? I mean...I also use Studio One 2 and have once loaded FaderPort but didn't quite know when to use it. 
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    Re:PreSonus FaderPort with Windows 8 and X2 2013/02/21 08:40:54 (permalink)
    I have Win7, 32-bit, X2a, and Faderport works perfectly.... after you do the crazy install patch.

    Cheers!

    Tony

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    Re:PreSonus FaderPort with Windows 8 and X2 2013/02/21 09:42:57 (permalink)
    I think it depends upon the MIDI interface drivers, and sonar's interaction with such.

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    Re:PreSonus FaderPort with Windows 8 and X2 2013/02/21 10:01:47 (permalink)
    tbosco


    I have Win7, 32-bit, X2a, and Faderport works perfectly.... after you do the crazy install patch.

    Works with buses?
     
    I figgered I would have to use ACT to get the FP to behave properly.
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    Re:PreSonus FaderPort with Windows 8 and X2 2013/02/21 12:47:37 (permalink)
    Thanks to all for the feedback. The FaderPort sounds a bit flakey having to do "the crazy install patch" as well as other quirks so I think I'll pass on it for now. I think I'll take a closer look at the Mackie Universal.
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    Re:PreSonus FaderPort with Windows 8 and X2 2013/02/21 14:41:48 (permalink)
    Hmmm.. I've never had the occasion to use it on a bus... so I just tried it.  The bus does not respond to the FP.  Maybe by design...?

    I use mine all the time, especially for the transport... and even more so when I am recording my guitar playing... it is my Remote transport mechanism.

    Cheers!

    Tony

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    Win10 Pro 64bit, 32GB RAM
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    Focusrite ISA 430 Mk 2 Mic Pre,
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    Drawmer 3.1 Monitor Controller
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