Compatible Audio Interfaces for PT12

[nst7]

Yes it is compatible. Protools works with any current ASIO or Core Audio device. It is up to the device manufacturer to provide info on this. If you're looking at a certain audio interface you should check with that manufacturer's website, rather than Avid's.

[Christian.Focusrite]

Hello -=Guitarzan=-,

Yes the Scarlett 2i2 is compatible with PT 12. We are always here to help if you need any assistance setting it up.

[Amack]

It appears that Focusrite is still struggling to come up with Windows drivers that work with Pro Tools. I tried their latest Beta from http://beta.focusrite.com/releases/scarlett_mixcontrol/ (with my 6i6 - same driver though) and although it works better than the released version, it appears to have a long way to go before it's really usable. Also, note that it's not compatible with AMD processors.

You should be able to use your Eleven Rack if you only need one microphone input (maybe even two with the correct cabling/adapter) with either PT or Ableton.

Personally, I'd recommend trying the Ableton Live 9 Lite that came with your 2i2 for recording. You'll likely have much less frustration doing that if you want to use any "Third Party Interface" with PT and Windows! My son uses Reason 8 for recording and bounces the tracks to PT for mixing.

Originally Posted by -=Guitarzan=-

I am new to the forums and may just not be able to find this out:

Does PT 12 support the FocusRite Scarlett 2i2? I would imagine so, but Id like to hear from someone less inexperienced...

I'm currently building and upgrading a PT system, and this is my 1st post, so be kind!

Thanks, everyone.

[Amack]

Since when? http://duc.avid.com/showthread.php?t=365502 It's really not Focusrite's fault though, my Roland Studio Capture shows the same symptoms when used with Pro Tools (and likely all other 3rd party interfaces - except perhaps the RME that mesaone eventually found and uses). Why people on this DUC think that the interface manufacturers are to blame for PT's problems defies all reason (no pun intended).

Originally Posted by Christian.Focusrite

Hello -=Guitarzan=-,

Yes the Scarlett 2i2 is compatible with PT 12. We are always here to help if you need any assistance setting it up.

[Amack]

Here's another RME recommendation - http://duc.avid.com/showpost.php?p=2264023&postcount=9 RME users: how does it work when changing sample rates and buffer sizes? What bit depths, sample rates, and buffer sizes are available using it with PT and other DAWs?

Originally Posted by Amack

Since when? http://duc.avid.com/showthread.php?t=365502 It's really not Focusrite's fault though, my Roland Studio Capture shows the same symptoms when used with Pro Tools (and likely all other 3rd party interfaces - except perhaps the RME that mesaone eventually found and uses). Why people on this DUC think that the interface manufacturers are to blame for PT's problems defies all reason (no pun intended).

[Amack]

Thanks jeffro!

I see that the new (June 5th) list of compatible Windows audio interfaces (http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/e...m-Requirements) has five additions – as shown below. The best option for Windows PT to work properly and reliably is likely ASIO4ALL (and its free!) (see http://duc.avid.com/showthread.php?t=368422 for details).

I know from personal experience that PT cannot set the sample rates or buffer sizes on either the Fast Track Duo or Eleven Rack. Those settings have to be made with the devices’ control panels prior to starting Pro Tools (and verified after doing so). If such workarounds are required to use these devices with PT they (and there ramifications!) should be clearly documented and broadly distributed.

So, those devices aren’t truly compatible with PT (or any other Windows DAW). The Fast Track Solo uses the same driver as the Duo, so it’s highly likely not compatible either.

Although I have no direct experience with the Quartet, other DUC members have reported theirs (http://duc.avid.com/showpost.php?p=2264602&postcount=10). So it, and its little sister the Duet, apparently aren’t compatible either.

Other DUC members likely have experience with the other devices listed. Is anyone willing to share them?

• Pro Tools | Quartet
• Pro Tools | Duet
• 003
• 003 Rack
• 003 Rack+
• Mbox (3rd gen)
• Mbox Mini (3rd gen)
• Mbox Pro (3rd gen)
• Eleven Rack
Additions shown on the June 5th list.
• Fast Track Duo
• Fast Track Solo
• Fast Track C600
• Fast Track C400
• ASIO4ALL

Originally Posted by jeffro

mesaone is simply another customer who was trying to help, and it looks like he went out of his way to try and explain things.

Avid kept the USB Fast Track and MobilePre interfaces when the rest of the M-Audio line was sold to InMusic in 2012. The Fast Track Solo and Duo are Avid branded interfaces that came out more recently than fast Track Pro, Ultra, etc. and are supported by Pro Tools 12.

You can find drivers for these and other interfaces via avid.com/drivers (Fast Track Solo and Duo are in the USB section).

I'm looking into the discrepancy between the 2 lists you linked to.

[musicman691]

Originally Posted by Amack

Thanks jeffro!

I see that the new (June 5th) list of compatible Windows audio interfaces (http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/e...m-Requirements) has five additions – as shown below. The best option for Windows PT to work properly and reliably is likely ASIO4ALL (and its free!) (see http://duc.avid.com/showthread.php?t=368422 for details).

I know from personal experience that PT cannot set the sample rates or buffer sizes on either the Fast Track Duo or Eleven Rack. Those settings have to be made with the devices’ control panels prior to starting Pro Tools (and verified after doing so). If such workarounds are required to use these devices with PT they (and there ramifications!) should be clearly documented and broadly distributed.

So, those devices aren’t truly compatible with PT (or any other Windows DAW). The Fast Track Solo uses the same driver as the Duo, so it’s highly likely not compatible either.

Although I have no direct experience with the Quartet, other DUC members have reported theirs (http://duc.avid.com/showpost.php?p=2264602&postcount=10). So it, and its little sister the Duet, apparently aren’t compatible either.

Other DUC members likely have experience with the other devices listed. Is anyone willing to share them?

• Pro Tools | Quartet
• Pro Tools | Duet
• 003
• 003 Rack
• 003 Rack+
• Mbox (3rd gen)
• Mbox Mini (3rd gen)
• Mbox Pro (3rd gen)
• Eleven Rack
Additions shown on the June 5th list.
• Fast Track Duo
• Fast Track Solo
• Fast Track C600
• Fast Track C400
• ASIO4ALL

You are having a complete misunderstanding on compatibility and how it applies here. Compatibility means it works with the program; it doesn't mean all the settings can be set from within the program. Sometimes you just have to set things on the hardware before running the program.

PT CAN set the buffer size when using the 11 Rack. I know so because I have one here. You're not setting buffers in the 11R hardware but in PT itself. There is no hardware buffer in the 11R; a lot of audio interfaces don't have hardware buffers on the digital data.

[guitardom]

Originally Posted by Amack

Thanks jeffro!

I see that the new (June 5th) list of compatible Windows audio interfaces (http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/e...m-Requirements) has five additions – as shown below. The best option for Windows PT to work properly and reliably is likely ASIO4ALL (and its free!) (see http://duc.avid.com/showthread.php?t=368422 for details).

I know from personal experience that PT cannot set the sample rates or buffer sizes on either the Fast Track Duo or Eleven Rack. Those settings have to be made with the devices’ control panels prior to starting Pro Tools (and verified after doing so). If such workarounds are required to use these devices with PT they (and there ramifications!) should be clearly documented and broadly distributed.

So, those devices aren’t truly compatible with PT (or any other Windows DAW). The Fast Track Solo uses the same driver as the Duo, so it’s highly likely not compatible either.

Although I have no direct experience with the Quartet, other DUC members have reported theirs (http://duc.avid.com/showpost.php?p=2264602&postcount=10). So it, and its little sister the Duet, apparently aren’t compatible either.

Other DUC members likely have experience with the other devices listed. Is anyone willing to share them?

• Pro Tools | Quartet
• Pro Tools | Duet
• 003
• 003 Rack
• 003 Rack+
• Mbox (3rd gen)
• Mbox Mini (3rd gen)
• Mbox Pro (3rd gen)
• Eleven Rack
Additions shown on the June 5th list.
• Fast Track Duo
• Fast Track Solo
• Fast Track C600
• Fast Track C400
• ASIO4ALL

I own an eleven rack (and have for years) and you can set the buffer sizes within Pro Tools. Please be careful about your continued false information you are spreading.

You are obviously confused about what "compatible" means. Up till just a few years back we had no choice but to use Avid interfaces. At PT9 it became usable with any Asio/Core Audio based interface. Just because on "non" Avid interfaces you have to change the buffer size outside of the PT environment does not mean it is not compatible. You might be able to say it is not fully "integrated" but that is a far cry from non compatible.

I also don't see the need for Asio4all besides to use the computer onboard audio and that is even not needed now in some scenarios as PT can now access the Wasapi driver in Windows.

[Amack]

See how setting the Eleven Rack buffer size works from within PT in the attachment. Note that both PTs and the "Playback Engine" (Eleven Rack) buffer sizes need to match, or you'll have the same type of problem documented at http://duc.avid.com/showpost.php?p=2266558&postcount=18. For those not familiar with the latency problem/issue, http://duc.avid.com/showthread.php?t=368473 provides more information.

Originally Posted by guitardom

I own an eleven rack (and have for years) and you can set the buffer sizes within Pro Tools. Please be careful about your continued false information you are spreading.

You are obviously confused about what "compatible" means. Up till just a few years back we had no choice but to use Avid interfaces. At PT9 it became usable with any Asio/Core Audio based interface. Just because on "non" Avid interfaces you have to change the buffer size outside of the PT environment does not mean it is not compatible. You might be able to say it is not fully "integrated" but that is a far cry from non compatible.

I also don't see the need for Asio4all besides to use the computer onboard audio and that is even not needed now in some scenarios as PT can now access the Wasapi driver in Windows.

[guitardom]

Originally Posted by Amack

See how setting the Eleven Rack buffer size works from within PT in the attachment. Note that both PTs and the "Playback Engine" (Eleven Rack) buffer sizes need to match, or you'll have the same type of problem documented at http://duc.avid.com/showpost.php?p=2266558&postcount=18. For those not familiar with the latency problem/issue, http://duc.avid.com/showthread.php?t=368473 provides more information.

Once again, you are confused about what talking about. See the little button on the 11r panel called "disable host control"??????

You have that NOT ticked which means the host (Pro Tools) controls the settings of the 11r.

The Buffer settings inside the control panel WHEN running Pro Tools do absolutely nothing.

Your pics on your PDF show absolutely nothing as well as BOTH PT and the panel have different settings in both. If you wanted to prove something, you would have a snapshot of them with different settings and a snapshot with the same settings leaving the PT buffer the same in both and changing them in the 11r.

Again, you are a in a bit over your head and pushing false information. There is more than enough of that happening around here and would ask that you do your best to stop doing this.