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Pro Tools and M-Audio Interface won't work with Windows 8
Howdy there,
I have Protools Essentials and an M-Audio Fast Track interface that I bought a while ago. It worked well for me on my old Windows laptop, but that computer crashed a couple weeks ago. I bought a new computer with Windows 8, and neither my Protools nor my interface will load the drivers. Is my stuff just too outdated for Windows 8? And do you know if Avid or M-Audio is offering any kind of upgrade that would be compatible with the new operating system? Or is my software just worthless?? In any case, I'd just like to know. Thanks a lot! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Shawn |
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Re: Pro Tools and M-Audio Interface won't work with Windows 8
Hi
I have a similar problem. Difference is I'm running pro tools MP9 supported by an M-Audio FASTRACK USB interface, on an HP PHOENIX 1330ea computer with Windows 8. My software won't load. Says it "...can't locate the hardware." Can't find a compatible windows 8 driver anywhere on the Avid website. Not even suggested workarounds! If anybody could help solve this issue that'd be a kindness. Got projects I need to finish on my new PC for clients... Cheers A |
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Re: Pro Tools and M-Audio Interface won't work with Windows 8
I have a Fastrack Ultra, which Windows 8 recognizes, but when I attempt to start Pro Tools MP9, Windows 8 crashes to a BSOD with an error message KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION. So, in my case, Pro Tools MP9 crashes the Windows 8 Kernel. It gets worse if you run the Pro Tools MP9 9.05 update. After that and a reboot, Windows 8 went into an endless reboot cycle that forced me to run System Restore to a date prior to me installing Pro Tools MP9.05 update. After that, attempting to start Pro Tools MP9, crashed Windows 8 every time so I hope you have another DAW available, hopefully on a Mac (Cubase. Mixcraft). If not, you've got a serious problem because AVID isn't even responding to any posts regarding Windows 8 compatibility with Pro Tools MP9. They have no intention of updating Pro Tools MP9 at this time and are likely to suggest to you the Cross Upgrade to Pro Tools 10, which is $399. I haven't seen anywhere that Pro Tools 10 is even supported on Windows 8.
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Re: Pro Tools and M-Audio Interface won't work with Windows 8
Windows 8 is not yet supported for any version of pro Tools. It would be my guess that Windows 8 support will not be offered for PT9 or earlier.
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Re: Pro Tools and M-Audio Interface won't work with Windows 8
Thanks all for chiming in. I hope they come up with a reasonable solution for everyone involved in this Windows 8 mess. Being a home studio owner, I've already spent what I consider to be a substantial amount in purchasing Pro Tools MP9 and my M-Audio interface. I could consider a reasonable offer of crossgrade but $399 and I'm sure a lot of home "recordists" like myself would simply jump ship!
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Pro Tools and M-Audio Interface won't work with Windows 8
The obvious solution is to downgrade to Windows 7, next time check what is supported before you purchase a PC or OS upgrade.
I would not wait for Avid, if you need something in the consumer/prosumer space that is better supported there are lots of choices out there. Avid are trying to dig themselves out of a failed consumer business. They sold off most if their consumer products to InMusic. It is not clear if the FastTrack (which InMusic did not acquire) will continue as a product or not. If you want to stick with Pro Tools (esp. If you need compatibility with others and pro studios etc.) then pay up and get onto Pro Tools 10 as Avid is making effort with that to fix bugs and support new OS releases. For all products hang on until after NAMM to see if there are any new announcements. Darryl |
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Re: Pro Tools and M-Audio Interface won't work with Windows 8
Thanks Darryl. I'll keep those thoughts in mind...
Just though I'd come back and post and update if anyone else was having an issue with Pro Tools not "...finding their USB interface." I installed the Fast_Track drivers Version 6.0.6 from this link and my software now loads and plays OK alongside the hardware on windows 8. Hope this works for you too. |
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Re: Pro Tools and M-Audio Interface won't work with Windows 8
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I upgraded each release from 5 through 9 but now I've stopped. I wouldn't advise any home user to go to protools 10. I think 11 will be a whole new strategy and could easily abandon hardware and software platforms whatever the roadmap says. Avid also seem to be moving back to "professional" pricing - fewer but more discerning users - charge more money. If you are a home user considering protools wait for 11 and see what the packaged synth and effect bundles, licensing and hardware support look like and consider learning something else. |
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Pro Tools and M-Audio Interface won't work with Windows 8
Yes but if folks need to get stuff working now they cannot wait until Pro Tools 11. There are also perfectly good DAW options from lots of other providers if you do not need Pro Tools compatibility.
Darryl |
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