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Forum: Pro Tools 10 11-03-2011, 10:53 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 36,296
Posted By BigMetal
Re: Upgrade: DV Toolkit > Complete Production Toolkit2

so, if we have PT9 and CPTK2 and do the upgrade to PT10 for $300... do we also get the features that are in CPTK3?
Forum: Pro Tools 10 11-01-2011, 12:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,196
Posted By BigMetal
Re: 003 Best Options For Replacement.

well, the FS56 has 8 pres... then i have:

Presonus Digimax LT into one ADAT port
UA 4-710d into the other port (four pres +4 line ins)
FMR RNP into two of the UA's line inputs (i might add...
Forum: Pro Tools 10 11-01-2011, 09:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,196
Posted By BigMetal
Re: 003 Best Options For Replacement.

i'm currently using the Focusrite Saffire 56 with great results... with the two ADAT inputs and SPDIF i've got 24 mic pres at my disposal... the mix control software is a little aggravating at times,...
Forum: Windows 10-27-2011, 01:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,710
Posted By BigMetal
PT10 for non-HD users. Is there any point in upgrading?

So i've got my PT9 system running solid with my newly built PC and a Focusrite Saffire 56 as my interface...

maybe i'm confused, but it seems like all of the good stuff in the PT10 upgrade only...
Forum: Windows 12-21-2010, 09:41 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 25,848
Posted By BigMetal
Re: Pro Tools 9 on Windows 7

i find myself having to run at high buffer times, even though i have a fast CPU, 10K RPM HDs and 6GB of memory. I was getting DAE errors even though my CPU was at 17-18% and the used RAM was about...
Forum: Pro Tools 9 12-10-2010, 07:06 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 53,122
Posted By BigMetal
Re: Focusrite Saffire 56 with PT9

after the initial install problems everything is working pretty good.

it does seem to be a bit unstable as far as the firewire connection goes. occasionally i have to restart the hardware,...
Forum: Pro Tools 9 11-25-2010, 07:37 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 53,122
Posted By BigMetal
Re: Focusrite Saffire 56 with PT9

I'M IN BUSINESS!!!!

i decided to say eff it and reinstall PT9...

everything is working now!!!!

the mix control sofftware is still unstable(looking forward to the RTAS Plugins they're...
Forum: Pro Tools 9 11-25-2010, 07:14 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 53,122
Posted By BigMetal
Re: Focusrite Saffire 56 with PT9

good catch!

so i rebooted everything and tried again. when i turn on the Saffire 56 and launch the software, the Firewire Driver=Connected.

When I launch PT9 it switches it to "In Use"

it...
Forum: Pro Tools 9 11-25-2010, 06:36 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 53,122
Posted By BigMetal
Re: Focusrite Saffire 56 with PT9

here's my screenshots (the names are different, but I think everything is in the right place):

Mix Control (http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h298/bigmetaldave666/Saffire.jpg)

Outputs...
Forum: Pro Tools 9 11-25-2010, 05:10 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 53,122
Posted By BigMetal
Re: Focusrite Saffire 56 with PT9

okay, i think i'm getting closer, but i'm still having some problems.

as far as the programs locking up, i think i've solved that... was having some boot issues too. i think i had a bad stick of...
Forum: Pro Tools 9 11-24-2010, 07:59 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 53,122
Posted By BigMetal
Re: Focusrite Saffire 56 with PT9

thanks for the setup help, but i have another problem that's not letting me even try all of your suggestions.

my mix control software keeps crashing on me (not responding, losing the FW...
Forum: Pro Tools 9 11-23-2010, 09:42 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 53,122
Posted By BigMetal
Re: Focusrite Saffire 56 with PT9

ya, i can't seem to get the saffire to send a signal to pro tools. any help would be appreciated.... and when i open an existing session in PT9, it won't playback. the playback button just does...
Forum: Pro Tools 9 11-23-2010, 06:41 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 53,122
Posted By BigMetal
Re: Focusrite Saffire 56 with PT9

arrgghhh!!! i thought for sure i had done that, but i must not have.

it's launching now!!!!

now i just have to figure out this crazy i/o in the mix software.

thanks man!
Forum: Pro Tools 9 11-23-2010, 05:33 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 53,122
Posted By BigMetal
Re: Focusrite Saffire 56 with PT9

at first PT was launching fine but was not seeing the Saffire. I selected that as the playback device and it locked up.

Now when I launch PT I keep getting the error that it cannot initialize the...
Forum: Pro Tools 9 11-22-2010, 08:36 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 53,122
Posted By BigMetal
Re: Focusrite Saffire 56 with PT9

that's good news!

i finished building my machine this weekend and have ProTools 9 installed and running with just ASIO drivers and the iLok. I didn't have a chance to install the Saffire 56...
Forum: Pro Tools 9 11-20-2010, 09:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,627
Posted By BigMetal
Re: Upgrade Question: PT7 to PT9

that's a great question! it isn't on my iLok, just my plugins from the factory bundle. it uses the 002r as the "iLok". now i feel dumb for asking, but at least i feel better about getting PT9...
Forum: Pro Tools 9 11-20-2010, 08:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,627
Posted By BigMetal
Upgrade Question: PT7 to PT9

So I just built an Intel i7 3.2 ghz machine with 6GB of RAM and installed Windows 7 64bit.

Everything seems to be running smooth on the new machine (haven't installed Pro Tools yet).

My old PC...
Forum: Pro Tools 9 11-18-2010, 04:43 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 53,122
Posted By BigMetal
Re: Focusrite Saffire 56 with PT9

I managed to get a new one for $700 after the refurbished one I won on eBay was sold to someone else.
Forum: Pro Tools 9 11-18-2010, 02:44 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 53,122
Posted By BigMetal
Re: Focusrite Saffire 56 with PT9

hopefully my PC Build will go smooth and i won't have any compatibily issues... the one thing i'm concerned about is my choice of video card... i think everything else will be fine.


OS: ...
Forum: Pro Tools 9 11-18-2010, 02:12 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 53,122
Posted By BigMetal
Re: Focusrite Saffire 56 with PT9

I snagged a Saffire 56 a few days ago and am in the process of building a new computer to run PT9. I've been running PT7 via an 002r for a long time... I was about to get a 003r and upgrade to 8,...
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