TonePort UX2 recording problem with Windows XP SP3

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2010/08/27 20:50:36 (permalink)

TonePort UX2 recording problem with Windows XP SP3

I'm running a Windows XP SP3 system and have begun having a lot of trouble recording with the UX2, which I use as both my sound card and my recording interface. The main problem is that I'm trying to record my Juno Di synth through the Line 1 input at the back of the unit, and I'm not getting a clean signal, even though I'm using the 3-4 record outputs from the UX2, which are supposed to be unprocessed. No matter what I do now, I can't get a clean signal through the UX2... it's always processing it somehow. The other big problem is that it seems to be driving my computer CPU up even though I supposedly have the latest driver.
 
Theoretically, you can ALWAYS get a signal through the Line 1/2 inputs at the back, even without GearBox running, but I can't get anything without turning on GearBox, and then the sound is all processed, everywhere.
 
I know the answer is, Get a Windows 7 computer! But I just got laid off and that's not an option. Should I scrap this unit and buy a Gina3G instead (PCI card plus breakout box)? Or can I salvage this situation? Anyone else have the same problem?

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Richard

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    jcatena
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    Re:TonePort UX2 recording problem with Windows XP SP3 2010/08/27 21:37:42 (permalink)
    You only need to read the manual and learn how to use your UX2.
    Mine is X3 live, but I believe it is identical to the UX2 in this regard:
    You need to use ASIO, with WDM you can only record the mix (outs 1-2).
    Using ASIO, you should have:
    1-2 mix
    3-4 ch1
    5-6 ch2
    7 ch1 dry
    8 ch2 dry
    Outs 3-4 are not the "dry" or unprocessed ones, 7-8 are (and their names are pretty descriptive).
    Alternatively you could also use a preset without any processing (or any you may want) and record either the mix (1-2) or the wet outs (3-4 ch1, 5-6 ch2).
    And Windows 7 will not help you with this at all, which i hope it is good news, coz you don't need to spend a dime to solve your issues. But anyway Windows 7 runs smoother.

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    crowellstudios
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    Re:TonePort UX2 recording problem with Windows XP SP3 2010/08/27 22:25:52 (permalink)
    I did read the manual and I'm using ASIO, but still have the problems.

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    Richard

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    Re:TonePort UX2 recording problem with Windows XP SP3 2010/08/27 22:33:33 (permalink)
    Are you sure you are recording the DRY outs? In my interface they are outs 7-8, instead of 3-4 as you was using, 3-4 are the processed out for ch1.


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    crowellstudios
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    Re:TonePort UX2 recording problem with Windows XP SP3 2010/08/28 10:21:04 (permalink)
    The UX2 only has 4 outs, 1-2 and 3-4. The manual says that 3-4 are dry, and 1-2 are wet. You can tweak 3-4 so that they are partially wet, but I didn't do that.

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    Richard

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    Re:TonePort UX2 recording problem with Windows XP SP3 2010/08/28 14:32:12 (permalink)
    I have a UX-2 and I found it impossible to use the POC under Vista(32bit). I don't know if it was the drivers or the hardware but I know that compared to other USB products in that price range(e.g. Edirol UA-25)... it just simply sucked. So much so that now that I've done a clean install of Win 7(64bit) I will not even dare contaminate my system with their drivers or software. Too much monkee business.

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