mettelus
Often that situation is Windows driving the "default device" for you (which it can do haphazardly as it sees USB connections). To prevent this (in Win7), open the sound panel (with the M-Audio Fast Track connected and on), and on the "Playback" tab select something other than your M-Audio (an onboard sound card is preferred), and click "Set Default"... and do the same on the "Recording" tab (if the onboard audio does not appear here at first, right click in that area and select "Show devices" for anything not checked).

By doing this, I have found that Windows7 will not randomly shift the default device around, and your M-Audio should be free so that X3 can use it.
 
Also, I thought Logitech's web cams only function in two modes (Tape Quality (16KHz/16-bit) and FM Quality (32kHz/16-bit))... both of which would most likely conflict with your X3 settings.

I did as you suggested. Thanks. I think that will help set thing strait.

SuperG

Sharkbite

SuperG
We live and learn. 
 
 

and some of us the hard way.

 
Yeah. I've certainly got some lumps to show for it....

And I a drawer full of burned up equipment and some lost songs.

mettelus
Often that situation is Windows driving the "default device" for you (which it can do haphazardly as it sees USB connections). To prevent this (in Win7), open the sound panel (with the M-Audio Fast Track connected and on), and on the "Playback" tab select something other than your M-Audio (an onboard sound card is preferred), and click "Set Default"... and do the same on the "Recording" tab (if the onboard audio does not appear here at first, right click in that area and select "Show devices" for anything not checked).

By doing this, I have found that Windows7 will not randomly shift the default device around, and your M-Audio should be free so that X3 can use it.
 
Also, I thought Logitech's web cams only function in two modes (Tape Quality (16KHz/16-bit) and FM Quality (32kHz/16-bit))... both of which would most likely conflict with your X3 settings.

 Under "preferences/sync and caching/Recording Latency Adjustment (samples)" was "HD Webcam C525". When I was selecting "M-Audio 1-4" instead of the webcam from the drop down menu and hit "apply", it would go right back to "HD Webcam c525". The cure was to uninstall the webcam and reinstall the new drivers for it on line. It all goes back to my rule that I don't follow. DON"T add anything but recording stuff to the recording computer.

Is not to "not add things" but realize that Windows acts dynamically to have "something"... when the default device goes "offline" Windows then chooses another for you (there is no option to choose "primary backup"), so once the "default" tag fails, everything goes in the crapper. That is why I always recommend folks to tell Win7 the onboard audio is "default"... it is always online, and keeps Windows7's "grubby paws" off any ASIO drivers that it sees come online.

mettelus
Is not to "not add things" but realize that Windows acts dynamically to have "something"... when the default device goes "offline" Windows then chooses another for you (there is no option to choose "primary backup"), so once the "default" tag fails, everything goes in the crapper. That is why I always recommend folks to tell Win7 the onboard audio is "default"... it is always online, and keeps Windows7's "grubby paws" off any ASIO drivers that it sees come online.

Great point. I think my rule comes about because I don't know enough about all this stuff and when I do add stuff, things like this happen and I can't figure out how to get it fixed. When I turn to the forums, I get the wisdom to fix the problems but still, much of the terminology is over my head. So it really becomes a rule or a decision, do you want to learn and grow in understanding of recording or do you just want to get a set up that works and record and if so...don't change it. I keep trying to find a happy medium between the two. It does not exist I tell you.

On a side note, sorry for the digression, but can one use a web cam without using the web?  Such as so I can see the drummer who is set up in another room with no line of sight window?
 
I'm so new at this thought I don't even know the right questions to ask :)

Sixfinger
On a side note, sorry for the digression, but can one use a web cam without using the web?  Such as so I can see the drummer who is set up in another room with no line of sight window?
 
I'm so new at this thought I don't even know the right questions to ask :)

(ah SWEET. Someone newer than me)

Sixfinger
On a side note, sorry for the digression, but can one use a web cam without using the web?  Such as so I can see the drummer who is set up in another room with no line of sight window?
 
I'm so new at this thought I don't even know the right questions to ask :)

At least you figured out how to get an icon pic and your computer info up on your postings. I have tried forty thousand times to get a pic on there and to no avail.

Sixfinger
On a side note, sorry for the digression, but can one use a web cam without using the web?  Such as so I can see the drummer who is set up in another room with no line of sight window?
 
I'm so new at this thought I don't even know the right questions to ask :)

Yes, but only if you have a cord that's long enough.  You may possibly need a USB extension cord.  However, I don't know if it would work for you at the same time you're using Sonar.  It would probably depend whether your  converters are USB or firewire.  Maybe someone can advise here who's tried it.

Gosh, I was hoping sharkbite found a way to webcam sessions into Sonar while recording for later use in youtube uploads.... now that would be cool!