New Focusrite Mix Control released

Re:New Focusrite Mix Control released (Asseli)

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:12:21 GMT

I bought a pro40 recently. I can say: it works very well (using 2.4)and has a wonderful "tone". I sold my longtime machine yammy o1x last month (sigh), because it's "too old" for W7. But with Focusrite's sp40 i have the feeling that i made the right decision. And.... thank you Musicman100 for finding the new driver. All the best for 2012 to all of you sonarists! Mike

Re:New Focusrite Mix Control released (evansmalley)

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:09:49 GMT

Thanks for posting this! I just bought a 2nd pro40 and am looking forward to double the I/O's!

For reference- I have very few problems with the pro40 on win 7 pro 64-bit with Sonar producer 8.5.3- I DO keep the latency very high most of the time with large projects though. Also, I did all the win 7 tweaks in the world and raised my drop-out time in aud.ini to 1000ms. If you have problems, call Focusrite- after some waitin' they'll help you! They suggested that I disable my internet LAN device and my onboard soundcard- both of which seemed unnecessary at the time but once checking with the DPC latency checker, that made a big difference.

Re:New Focusrite Mix Control released (fireberd)

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 06:36:13 GMT

My particular problem is not a "Sonar Problem". I tried the Saffire Pro 40 with Cubase 5 LE and Reaper and get them on those too. I've got Pro Tools but it's the MP9 version which only works with Avid/MAudio devices so I can't test it with that.

I don't have any other Firewire device so I can't verify that the T.I. chipset in my Intel motherboard is not the problem. I've tried both the Legacy (what I'm using) and the native Win 7 Firewire driver and it doesn't seem to make any difference.

Re:New Focusrite Mix Control released (webbs hill studio)

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:45:31 GMT

"I've been seeing a number of users post problems with their unit and SONAR" good point but as usual only the posters with problems get a hearing-initially i had all sorts of problems(and posted here) before sending my interface to the pc builder who configured and benchtested it and also said it was a pain in the arse to setup-whuch is not surprising as it`s marketed as "pro" software-i`m still on 2.1 and have none of the problems the fix addresses and am not game to fix something that aint broke but then it seems i`m the only engineer in the world using a Liquid 56 and Sonar-sometimes i think i`ve bought the Saab of daw`s-oh well-works for me cheers

Re:New Focusrite Mix Control released (thomasabarnes)

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:17:58 GMT

I have no sinister motive. I have just been reading about problems with the Focusrite audio interfaces, a lot lately.

If you like Focusrite, and your unit works sastisfactorily for you, I'm glad for you, but I've been seeing a number of users post problems with their unit and SONAR, and as you say, Focusrite is attempting to address the issues, and the fact that they are addressing the issues, says to me the problem is with their drivers.

I like to have a variety of audio interfaces I can recommend to users when they come here asking for recommendations. Focusrire is one brand I would not recommend because of the user reports here. Sorry if that disturbs you, but I wish you the best with you and your experience with your Focusrire product.

And just to show you that I don't have any sinister agenda in mind when I chime into these Focusrite threads, I'll not chime in again unless I have some problem solving helpful info. I'll just follow to see what progress is being made, if any.

Re:New Focusrite Mix Control released (Guitslinger)

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:06:27 GMT

thomasabarnes

Man, with the problems I read related to the Focurite drivers, I wont be recommending their audio interfaces to anyone.

They need to get these issues fixed.

I notice that you deem it necessary to slam Focusrite's drivers every chance you get, even doing so in a thread which indicates Focusrite has addressed the only known issue with the SP40 drivers. I'm curious as to what your motives are.

More often than not, the first sign of trouble in a DAW is blamed on the audio card or its drivers, but in truth is rarely the case, so you should take what you read on the internet with a large grain of salt.

I performed a stress test on my pc last night with the SP40 activated, and it performed with flying colors, as did the drivers.

Re:New Focusrite Mix Control released (thomasabarnes)

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:36:32 GMT

Man, with the problems I read related to the Focurite drivers, I wont be recommending their audio interfaces to anyone.

They need to get these issues fixed.

Re:New Focusrite Mix Control released (fireberd)

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:41:42 GMT

I tried the new beta with my Saffire Pro 40. My Pro 40 has a dropout problem after it heats up, but I'm getting dropouts on playback while "cold" with the new beta version.

I've tried different buffer settings and have it on 512 but still getting some type of dropout. Sonar doesn't display a dropout, it just stops and I can press the space bar and it will continue playback from where it stopped.

(Edited for %@#% typos)

Re:New Focusrite Mix Control released (Ham N Egz)

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:11:22 GMT

I had put in a tech ticket with Focusrite about the issues, but never received a reply via email about the updated software. I just happen to find it when I went there on one of my regular visits.

Since there is no letter B in the version, I am assuming this is a ready for prime time release,,

Re:New Focusrite Mix Control released (lhansen)

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:51:14 GMT

Installed the 2.4.1 beta drivers yesterday morning. Did a few hours of recording/mixing last night in Sonar X1e. So far everything is working in a reliable, consistent manner.

Re:New Focusrite Mix Control released (Muskee)

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 06:37:55 GMT

Saffire Mix Control 2.4.1 Released on 12-20-11 15:27

Just came back after focusrite.com site search for this release and I am not seeing
anything later than ver 2.4 of August 31, 2011. Can someone post a link?
Thanks,
Dave
Googled it and found albeit beta.. thanks for the heads up.. will "beta" test this version.

http://beta.focusrite.com/releases/saffire_mix_control/

Re:New Focusrite Mix Control released (Guitslinger)

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:23:18 GMT

There is a consistent one second delay when arming or disarming audio tracks: excellent, and well done on the part of Focusrite.

Re:New Focusrite Mix Control released (quibb)

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:15:45 GMT

Thx for posting.

If anyone notices any issues, please post...

V

Re:New Focusrite Mix Control released (lhansen)

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:56:23 GMT

Thanks for this MM!! Gonna go grab it now.

Got it! Working fine so far....

Re:New Focusrite Mix Control released (Guitslinger)

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:01:10 GMT

Thanks for the alert.

Re:New Focusrite Mix Control released (Ham N Egz)

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 22:59:29 GMT

So far so good playback starts right away and so does record arm

New Focusrite Mix Control released (Ham N Egz)

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:48:31 GMT

I posted this here instead of software since users of version 2.4 of ther Mix Control were having latency arming issues , which according to the release notes, has been resolved. I am downloading it now.

Saffire Mix Control 2.4.1 Released on 12-20-11 15:27
New Features/Fixes:
- Resolved issue where track record arming was being delayed in some DAWs (Windows only)
- External sync source now correctly recalled in standalone mode (providing that a valid external clock source was present when the Saffire was powered off)
- Optical SPDIF snapshot settings now reload properly
- "Restore Factory Defaults" now restores ADAT settings when "Use ADAT as Optical SPDIF" was selected
- Title bar now appears when SMC is launched from RTAS Mix Control (Mac

It is located on the beta webpage