Focusrite customer service???

[Terry Wetzel]

What a joke! I've been fighting the same problem now for over 2 weeks! I bought the Focusrite 2i4 and thought at first it was a good move. I like it's simplicity of operation and the pres are crystal clear. Then suddenly problems! Popups every time I start a pro tools session requiring a restart. Also popups relating to the clock settings! I've tried fixes advised by DUC members who have or are experiencing the same problems. Have any of you tried to contact Focusrite support? It's as if they really don't want to be bothered! Their customer service site is, in my opinion set up to actually confuse and deter you from actually finding an answer to the problem! If you don't believe me try it! Endless searching through their database problem issues via key words! An e-mail system that when you enter a few words advises that you can express your problem in more detail on the second page. There is no second page! Like most of my rants this one may turn out to be just another of my gross misunderstandings! In the mean time I'm relying on Sweetwaters Tech support whom I trust and has never let me down.

[EGS]

Call them:

Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd.
Focusrite Novation Inc.
840 Apollo Street, Suite 312
El Segundo, CA 90245
T +1 (310) 322-5500
F +1 (310) 426-9508

[chris focusrite]

Sorry you have had trouble getting in touch.

Phone support is available at (310) 322-5500, Monday - Friday, 8am - 6pm Pacific Time. Please give us a call and we'll be happy to help.

Best regards,

Chris
Focusrite Support

[Terry Wetzel]

Thanks EGS and Chris, Focusrite.
Sorry if I seem to fly off the handle! I guess my simple mind just can't comprehend why computers are now able to print 3D objects but are not able to create compatible software for 2 different companies products! I'm expecting a call today from Sweetwater tech support and if the problem persists I'll certainly call the Focusrite numbers you provided. Thanks again.

[nst7]

Their reps are actually on these forums quite a bit trying to help people.

[YYR123]

I just heard back from their email yesterday.

As far as issue with the interfaces and windows - now way wouldn't wish that on my worse enemy

That's the reason I went Mac - and it not an issue anymore

[YYR123]

Originally Posted by hipshindig

. I'm just trying to find out if the Mackie Onyx 800R will work with my Focusrite Saffire Pro40 via ADAT. Any help here? PT HD9 MacBook Pro Dual Core 2.8 OSX 10.6.8

Why wouldn't it? Which one would be your master clock? What's ur sampling rate?

[EGS]

Originally Posted by YYR123

... As far as issue with the interfaces and windows ...

Never any issue here - on 2 rigs (see sig below).

[Terry Wetzel]

EGS,YYR123 and others. This post by me and responses from you is quite old and I don't know why it's back up. I have since moved on and I've been able to solve what issues I had with the 2i4 with great advice and help by members here on the DUC, I see though that I was not alone in my rebuke of the Focusrite help web site. (as per hipshindig's post).

[YYR123]

Yeah we understand - Mr Hip is who I was responding to.... Cheers