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[SOLVED] - No signal input/output in SonarX3 - ASIO drivers
Hi all, I have Sonar X3e Producer Edition installed on Windows 8.1. I use a MOTU 896HD FireWire interface. I have all the up-to-date drivers for my interface installed but I am currently getting no sound at all from Sonar (no signal in input/output meters from audio tracks in Sonar). The MIDI tracks show signal, but no sound is heard. I have ASIO selected as my device type and the appropriate devices selected for ins/outs. I also set the output of my master bus as 'Main out', which goes to my studio monitors from the interface. All tracks feed into the master bus. I am frustrated at this point because I feel like I have tried everything. Does anyone have any input on this to help me out? FYI: I have already done all the noob checks like soloed tracks, muted clips, etc. Thanks. SOLUTION: I had the FireWire card installed in the wrong PCIe slot on my motherboard. I installed it in a larger slot (x16) and everything works! Sound!!
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Kalle Rantaaho
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Re: No signal input/output in SonarX3 - ASIO drivers
2015/08/08 08:49:00
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Welcome to the forum. Do you have Motu as the record/playback timing master? Regarding MIDI, do you have a soft synth installed? MIDI itself has no sound.
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shancock
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Re: No signal input/output in SonarX3 - ASIO drivers
2015/08/08 12:12:32
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Hi, I have MOTU Main Out 1-2 set as Playback timing master and MOTU Analog 1 set as Recording timing master. I would upload screenshots, but for some reason the server is not letting me. When I tested the MIDI, I was using Superior Drummer 2. I also forgot to mention that I recently upgraded to Windows 8.1 from Windows 7. I did a fresh install since I am using a new SSD hard drive so I had to reinstall Sonar. When I was on 7, Sonar worked well, but now there is no audio output or input signal at all!
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shancock
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Re: No signal input/output in SonarX3 - ASIO drivers
2015/08/08 15:32:56
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Update: I got signal from the meters but only when I set the playback timing master to my on board sound card. When I set the playback timing master to MOTU, the signals disappear. Now at least I know it's not because of Sonar, but has something to do with the FireWire or MOTU drivers...
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Re: No signal input/output in SonarX3 - ASIO drivers
2015/08/08 16:03:00
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You must make sure the integrated soundchip is not selected anywhere in SONARs settings. That sounds as if in the in/out drivers-box the chip is selected. How is it in Windows Control Panel?
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shancock
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Re: No signal input/output in SonarX3 - ASIO drivers
2015/08/08 16:27:02
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Hi, I only selected it for the purposes of testing the drivers in WDM mode. Normally, when I set it to ASIO, the integrated sound driver is not an option to select. So basically, the only way I can get sound is by using the integrated sound driver in WDM mode. If I switch to ASIO and try to use MOTU, then it doesn't work... I am starting to think this may be a compatibility issue with my FireWire card and my new motherboard since I know I have all the correct Windows 8.1 drivers installed for MOTU and FireWire. EDIT: I tried looking at Windows Control Panel for the MOTU devices and set my "default device" to MOTU main out, but that did nothing. I also tried disabling the onboard sound through the control panel and that did not work either... Running out of options...
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Re: No signal input/output in SonarX3 - ASIO drivers
2015/08/08 20:35:02
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The documentation for your audio interface indicates this interface seems to work just fine in ASIO driver mode. I would suggest you list your current settings in Sonar for your Driver Mode, selected Audio Interface itself as a device, as well as the Record and Playback Timing Masters. I have always had Sonar automatically fill in the values for the timing masters, as soon as I clicked Apply after changing driver mode to ASIO and having my audio interface selected as the audio interface device in Sonar. Also, here is a link to I believe your current documentation for your audio interface: http://cdn-data.motu.com/..._Hybrid_Manual_Win.pdf It looks like you want to read through Chapter 7, Configuring Host Audio Software, which begins on page 57. So, bottom line - I believe this SHOULD be able to work using ASIO driver mode in Sonar. Bob Bone
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