Focusrite Scarlett 2i2/Pro Tools Express Error

[pjh567]

I received a copy of Pro Tools Express 10.3.3 with my AKAI MPK49 and have been trying to use it. After installing and registering everything, putting in the I-Lok and plugging in the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (again, after installing all of the drivers), I get the following error message when trying to open Pro Tools:

Unable to locate hardware. Make sure your hardware is connected and turned on. Click "OK" when the hardware is ready.

I'm running Mac OS X 10.6.8 . Any ideas on how to fix this problem?

[TimothyJohn]

Originally Posted by pjh567

I received a copy of Pro Tools Express 10.3.3 with my AKAI MPK49 and have been trying to use it. After installing and registering everything, putting in the I-Lok and plugging in the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (again, after installing all of the drivers), I get the following error message when trying to open Pro Tools:

Unable to locate hardware. Make sure your hardware is connected and turned on. Click "OK" when the hardware is ready.

I'm running Mac OS X 10.6.8 . Any ideas on how to fix this problem?

Did you get a pop-up instructing you to update firmware? I did. And after updating, my Scarlett 18i20 didn't work. I reinstalled the drivers, and then everything worked fine. Give it a go, just run the Scarlett installer again, restart and try again.

Tim

[Katherine_Focusrite]

Hello pjh567,

Unfortunately this is a limitation of Pro Tools Express. Avid does not allow use of non Avid Interfaces on Express, only full versions of PT.

The message is stating that it cannot find the Avid Hardware, as there is none connected.

To use the Focusrite device you will need to upgrade to a full version of Pro Tools or choose another DAW to use.

Best regards.