For those signed up for Focusrite external beta testing and willing to install:
 
http://beta.focusrite.com/
 
Forte 1.3b1 Released on 07-17-15 08:59
Windows Only:
Note: This build contains changes in sample-rate switching behaviour. ASIO DAWs will be unable to change sample-rate if a WDM client (default Windows sound) is streaming.
Windows driver updated to version 3.2.1 beta.
New Windows Driver Features/Bug Fixes since 1.2b8 - Change in sample-rate behaviour - Latency reporting improvements
New Windows Driver Features/Bug Fixes since previous release: - Updates USB 2 driver to version 3.2.1 beta. - Improved compatibility with Pro Tools - Numerous other bug fixes and structural improvements - Comprehensive logging to facilitate future bug reporting - Adds 1-channel WDM formats - Adds multi-channel WDM formats - Adds 24-bit WDM support - Improves upgrade process from previous drivers - Fixes bug where sample rate mismatch can occur after sleep - Fixes 16 bit audio streaming in Sound Forge 10 - Replaced USB Buffer Size with USB Performance Mode - Additional streaming improvements
 

Thanks DaGeek!

BTW...I can't believe it has taken them this long...
the last one was ages ago and it didn't work well...
we'll see how this one does...
 

New driver causes a LOT of static in Win 10...I'll be rolling back...

Try uninstalling, reboot, reinstall. Then reset mix control from the menu and save any new settings you have to hardware.

I had the same issue in Windows 8.1 and it cleared up by switching USB ports... Have not had the bandwidth to track down why. Also the DAW control does not work with Sonar Platinum. They had the same issue with the last beta driver and they were working with Sonar to clear it up after I reported it as a bug.

Neither method helped....still static...

I tried a few things and even moved it to a USB 3.0 port which can cause issues with some interfaces. Works perfectly on USB 3.0. Hopefully not an issue with Windows 10 as I have not yet upgraded. Could also be the bandwidth on the USB Hub.

So I've been debating between the Forte and pre-ordering the RME Babyface Pro. I like that the RME has midi in/out. With these driver issues on the Forte, should I just pull the trigger on the RME?

LAGinz25
So I've been debating between the Forte and pre-ordering the RME Babyface Pro. I like that the RME has midi in/out. With these driver issues on the Forte, should I just pull the trigger on the RME?

These issues are on a  BETA driver...the actual driver works fine in Win 10...

I have the Forte and like it alot...but if you have the cash..the RME is the way to go...
If I had had the cash...that's the way I would have gone...I got my Forte for about $325
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