PT MP9 questions with M-Audio Fast Track Ultra 8R

[jglunt2112]

I've been working with PT MP9 for about 1 1/2 years now, and it meets my needs just fine at present. However, I'm looking to upgrade my interface from an M-Audio Fast Track Pro to a Fast Track Ultra 8R. I have three questions:
1. Is the Fast Track Ultra 8R compatible with PT MP9? (Though I think the answer to this question is 'yes,' I know Avid doesn't own most of the M-Audio stuff these days, so I'm not sure all M-Audio interfaces are still compatible with PT MP9.)
2. Do I need to uninstall my Fast Track Pro before I install the Fast Track Ultra 8R?
3. Can some of you out there who have used this interface give me some critiques on it?

[JoelG]

The Fast Track Ultra 8R is compatible with M-Powered 9:http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/e...271?popup=true

Both devices use different drivers, I know there were compatibility issues between M-Audio Firewire devices, but I'm not sure about the USB ones. You could try and see, but it is possible that there will be a conflict.

I havent used an 8R or Ultra (I have several M-Audio devices, but not those). If you have the money, I'd recommend going to the ProFire 2626. It can run stand alone (not connected to a computer) and has ADAT in/out in case you ever need more inputs.

Joel

[jglunt2112]

Thanks, Joel. I'll check into that.

Jim

[DC-Choppah]

I have an Ultra 8R. In fact it is compatible all the way through ProTools 11.

[jglunt2112]

Thanks for the info, DC Choppah. Joel G was kind enough to recommend a ProFire 2626, but in checking my computer, I have neither a Firewire 400 nor 800 port, so I'm glad to know that you're having success with the Ultra 8R.

Jim

[JoelG]

Yeah, even if your computer had an integrated firewire port, it's recommended to use an add on card:http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/e...ility/en352647

Firewire is definitively more work and can be touchy.

Joel

[jglunt2112]

Thanks, Joel. I might look into that.

Jim