Loopback issue

[B_ryan]

I find it very difficult to get the hold of the loopback function. I have enabled the loopback in MBox Control, but how do I get it into my DAW? I have tried all inputs, but nothing gets recorded.

The manual is very badly made on more occasions. For instance in this situation. Something I really don't understand. I can basically not get more knowledge out of the manual than what's being informed in the Loopback Assignment box in MBox Control. That doesn't inform you, what you have to do. By the information as is I just have to lean back and relax, while it's routed to inputs ADAT 7/8. Sure thing. Nothing gets routed to input 7/8 though.

So how do I get the signal from my computer, that comes in at Internal 1/2 to the ADAT 7/8 input? With my RME it's pretty easy and I thought that this would be similar.

All I see now is that audio from my computer (Internal 1/2) is routed to Hardware Output ADAT 7/8.

I'm pretty lost here.

[junkgear]

So if you are running your MBox Studio at 48K, when you enable the loopback function in MBox control, it will route anything coming in on input 7/8 through the MBox mixer and on through to the DAW. Two things need to happen first though. Audio output from your computer or another app need to be set to the MBox input 7/8. Next, make sure the level fader for software input 7/8 is turned up in MBox control. Now assign the input source of your DAW track to input 7/8 and you should hear the audio the is being fed into the loopback inputs.

[B_ryan]

Thanx for answering. I did write a response right after yours, but it's not here. That's weird

I'm running 48K. The thing is that audio output from the computer is automatically set to 1/2. I guess that is normal. Is that routable? I didn't know that. How? The manual is really basic.

I really don't know how Avid gets away with having such a basic manual and no one raises an eyebrow on how it's not really usable for other the basic connection stuff. Okay....it's not a bash-Avid post though. I'm just really surprised at the low level of support, I guess, being a former RME costumer, where everything was carefully explained and in case of a problem, the CEO even answered questions in their forum. This is....let's just say....a little bit different.

[B_ryan]

Originally Posted by junkgear

So if you are running your MBox Studio at 48K, when you enable the loopback function in MBox control, it will route anything coming in on input 7/8 through the MBox mixer and on through to the DAW. Two things need to happen first though. Audio output from your computer or another app need to be set to the MBox input 7/8. Next, make sure the level fader for software input 7/8 is turned up in MBox control. Now assign the input source of your DAW track to input 7/8 and you should hear the audio the is being fed into the loopback inputs.

I don't know why I keep replying to your response and it never appears in the thread. That's really weird. It's my second posted response to you and still nothing happens. Weird.

I'm running 48K. The thing is that computer audio output is automatically routed to 1/2. I guess that is normal. Can that be routed to 7/8? I didn't know that. How?

[JFreak]

Low post count sometimes directs posts to manual approval.

[albee1952]

Originally Posted by B_ryan

I'm running 48K. The thing is that computer audio output is automatically routed to 1/2. I guess that is normal. Can that be routed to 7/8? I didn't know that. How?

IIRC, enable Loopback and Windows audio should appear on either 7&8 or on ADAT 7&8(I'd check but my rig is torn down at the moment, sorry). Loopback is enabled in the utility window where you choose sample rate, etc(the little "gear" symbol in the upper right of Mbox Control)

[B_ryan]

Originally Posted by albee1952

IIRC, enable Loopback and Windows audio should appear on either 7&8 or on ADAT 7&8(I'd check but my rig is torn down at the moment, sorry). Loopback is enabled in the utility window where you choose sample rate, etc(the little "gear" symbol in the upper right of Mbox Control)

I use a MacBook Air M1, but the procedure should be the same though. I have done this many times. That's why I ask for help Absolutely nothing happens on 7/8. I also write this in the original post. I enable "loopback" and nothing gets routed to input 7/8. What do I have to do, when pressing that "loopback enable" button? Because nothing gets automatically routed to input 7/8. I find it very weird, that it is this hard to sort out.

[albee1952]

When you say 7/8, are you referring to analog 7/8 or digital(ADAT) 7/8? Check both as digital(ADAT) is where I think it shows up. In any case, I did have it working so I'm sure it can. And you may also need to fuss with Windows Sound settings to get the proper path to tie it all together. I'm really sorry my rig is down as I would just fire it up and grab screen shots, but I just can't at the moment

[MightyT]

Kind of agree. Wish I could find a good primer on appropriate MBox routing. Every time I get something right, I get something wrong.

[B_ryan]

Originally Posted by albee1952

When you say 7/8, are you referring to analog 7/8 or digital(ADAT) 7/8? Check both as digital(ADAT) is where I think it shows up. In any case, I did have it working so I'm sure it can. And you may also need to fuss with Windows Sound settings to get the proper path to tie it all together. I'm really sorry my rig is down as I would just fire it up and grab screen shots, but I just can't at the moment

When I say 7/8, I mean that I have tried 7/8 on all sections. I see nothing on ANY 7/8 in Box Control. I have raised the level on all 7/8 in Xbox Control. There is no sound coming to these channels whatsoever.

I have two issues with the Xbox Studio and right now, I wish I never bought it and it has killed my desire to play and record music. I'm a student, so I cannot just buy another unit. I'm kinda stuck with this and the two issues, I have are draining my motivation. This issue and an overload issue...which only appears on the Xbox Control and not in my DAW or on the Xbox Studio itself. It doesn't seem like a quality product. Right now at least. I hope it changes though as it has the potential to be great. If it works as it should.