Configuration Question

[tryn2chanjdgame]

Hey Guys

Just crossgraded to pro tools 9... two quick questions:

1) How do i configure PT9 to work with no interface? ( Macbook Pro and ilok)
2) What are the steps A-Z to change configuration once i do add an interface?

Thanks in advance!

[GTBannah]

1) It should be "plug-n-play"

2) Cross-grading suggests that you've used PT before. What interface did you used then? Configuration should be no different from what you did before (I think).

[getz76]

Originally Posted by tryn2chanjdgame

2) What are the steps A-Z to change configuration once i do add an interface?

A. Sit up straight
B. Check all of the connections on your computer
C. Check all of the connections on your interface
D. Make sure your electrical outlets are properly wired
E. Turn on your computer
F. Log in to your user account
G. Check the website of your interface manufacturer for firmware updates
H. If a firmware update is available, download the firmware update
I. If you downloaded a firmware update, install the firmware update
J. If there was no firmware update available, skip to step K.
K. Check the website of your interface manufacturer for driver updates
L. If a driver update is available, download the driver update
M. If you downloaded a driver update, install the driver update
N. If there was no driver update, skip to step O.
O. Stand up and stretch
P. Have a glass of water as hydration is key to a proper set up.
Q. If you installed any firmware or driver updates, restart your computer
R. If you restarted your computer, return to step A
S. If you have not restarted your computer, go to step T
T. Download your product's documentation.
U. RTFM
V. Test your setup to see if it works
W. If it does not work, do some basic troubleshooting
X. If, after basic troubleshooting, it still does not work, search the forum or FAQs
Y. If it still does not work after more advanced troubleshooting, ask a question on the forum
Z. If it still does not work after asking a question on the forum, call Avid for support

[GTBannah]

.... and now, getz67, YOU should go to step "O" and "P", and then GET BACK TO WORK!!!

[Tragic Dog]

To switch interfaces, you change the playback engine. forget right now which menu it's under, but I know it's by the top of the menu... sorry that's not much help, as far as just working off the outs on the laptop, you just startup PT, and if no interface is detected it defaults to the headphone jack/speakers

[GTBannah]

Originally Posted by Tragic Dog

To switch interfaces, you change the playback engine. ....

If you've never used an external interface before, or have more than one, do:- Setup->Hardware, and select it. if you only have one, you only need to set it up once. After that PT will recognise it if it's there.

[Jerry K.]

If your system does not have an ASIO driver you will need to get one as mentioned in this thread.

[GTBannah]

Originally Posted by Jerry K.

If your system does not have an ASIO driver you will need to get one as mentioned in this thread.

Isn't there an ASIO driver included on the DVD?

[getz76]

Originally Posted by Jerry K.

If your system does not have an ASIO driver you will need to get one as mentioned in this thread.

Let me know if you get that ASIO driver to work on a Mac...

[GTBannah]

Originally Posted by getz76

Let me know if you get that ASIO driver to work on a Mac...

It's working for me here, and the Core Audio driver works with Logic. Thanx for reminding me to update my profile.