Mixcraft Pro Audio 7 -Cannot get dedicated computer to cooperate with me
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2016 8:37 am
Hi Mixcraft folks-
I've been running Mixcraft versions for several years Starting with 5, 6 pro, and now 7 Pro. I'm a fan and it's my favorite.
I'm having trouble getting setup on a new dedicated system. I've searched all over and and tried numerous things. Please help if you can.
Here are the computer specs:
-AMD A8-7600 Godavari Quad-Core 3.1 GHz (3.8GHZ Quad Core) Socket FM2+ 95W AD767KXBJCBOX Desktop Processor AMD Radeon R7
-16GB DDR 3 1600 MHZ PC-12800 Memory
-1.8TB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive
-1 HDMI Port
-2 Port Firewire PCI
-6 USB ports
-One DVD RW Drive
-150MBPS WIFI adapter
-500 Watt PSU
-Windows 10 Professional 64-Bit
Interfaces:
-Presonus Firestudio Mobile
-ZOOM R16
Software:
-Mixcraft Pro Audio 7 (64bit) 7.7 build 316
-FL Studios 12 (64bit)
-Steven Slate Drums SSD4 Platinum
I attempted to connect Firestudio Mobile to original Firewire (Via Chipset) and had intermittent connectivity. I could not get any usable sound out of the computer. When I try to play regular media(i.e. youtube) i get distorted sound from the onboard sound. I disabled the onboard sound. I upgraded to Windows 10. I installed a LSI (Apgere) Firewire card from my old desktop. The drivers appear to have loaded fine. I had the original Windows 7 SP1 Universal control drivers for Firestudio Mobile and the Firestudio connected (Somewhat intermittent) and was recognized. I opened Mixcraft and loaded a sample project and could get playback through the Firestudio that sounded like I would expect, but it would not play consistently. When visually watching the playback, the playback is lagging and does not appear to be processing the sound. I attempted to use the FL Studios to play sounds and could not get anything to play and the software responded similarly to Mixcraft. I uninstalled legacy driver and downloaded the latest UC drivers for Firestudio and then the Firestudio could not be found. I installed the legacy driver that was released in between the current one and the Windows 7 SP1 and the Firestudio was recognized, but I cannot get any usable sound and both DAW's.
Hoping to isolate problems with the firewire card and firestudio, I disconnected the Firestudio and connected a ZOOM R16 usb interface. I downloaded the drivers and the computer and DAW's recognize the ZOOM R16. I tried to play the sample project in Mixcraft and another sample in FL Studios, but have no sound output and both DAW's appeared to have the same issue of lagging playback. So far I can do nothing useful on the new computer and I'm getting and ulcer
Some other info that may be useful:
First I tried playing music from Mixcraft through the internal sound card. No usable sounds and Mixcraft appeared not to be playing the files, or only intermittently cutting in. I then tried to play a youtube video and the sounds were distorted. I disable the internal sound.
I've recently used the Firestudio Mobile to connect to an old Desktop, using the PCI LSI(Apgere) card with no problems running Mixcraft 6 Pro. I've also connected the Firestudio to a TI chipset firewire card in the express card slot of my laptop and been able to use Mixcraft 6 Pro. The ZOOM R16 has also connected fine to both of these machines.
I have some technical understanding, but I mostly learn as I go. I just want to make some music without all the headaches, which is why I bought the dedicated computer that should have plenty of guts to get the job done.
I appreciate any help you can provide and I'm will to try what it takes to get me going.
Thanks,
Cody Cotton
I've been running Mixcraft versions for several years Starting with 5, 6 pro, and now 7 Pro. I'm a fan and it's my favorite.
I'm having trouble getting setup on a new dedicated system. I've searched all over and and tried numerous things. Please help if you can.
Here are the computer specs:
-AMD A8-7600 Godavari Quad-Core 3.1 GHz (3.8GHZ Quad Core) Socket FM2+ 95W AD767KXBJCBOX Desktop Processor AMD Radeon R7
-16GB DDR 3 1600 MHZ PC-12800 Memory
-1.8TB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive
-1 HDMI Port
-2 Port Firewire PCI
-6 USB ports
-One DVD RW Drive
-150MBPS WIFI adapter
-500 Watt PSU
-Windows 10 Professional 64-Bit
Interfaces:
-Presonus Firestudio Mobile
-ZOOM R16
Software:
-Mixcraft Pro Audio 7 (64bit) 7.7 build 316
-FL Studios 12 (64bit)
-Steven Slate Drums SSD4 Platinum
I attempted to connect Firestudio Mobile to original Firewire (Via Chipset) and had intermittent connectivity. I could not get any usable sound out of the computer. When I try to play regular media(i.e. youtube) i get distorted sound from the onboard sound. I disabled the onboard sound. I upgraded to Windows 10. I installed a LSI (Apgere) Firewire card from my old desktop. The drivers appear to have loaded fine. I had the original Windows 7 SP1 Universal control drivers for Firestudio Mobile and the Firestudio connected (Somewhat intermittent) and was recognized. I opened Mixcraft and loaded a sample project and could get playback through the Firestudio that sounded like I would expect, but it would not play consistently. When visually watching the playback, the playback is lagging and does not appear to be processing the sound. I attempted to use the FL Studios to play sounds and could not get anything to play and the software responded similarly to Mixcraft. I uninstalled legacy driver and downloaded the latest UC drivers for Firestudio and then the Firestudio could not be found. I installed the legacy driver that was released in between the current one and the Windows 7 SP1 and the Firestudio was recognized, but I cannot get any usable sound and both DAW's.
Hoping to isolate problems with the firewire card and firestudio, I disconnected the Firestudio and connected a ZOOM R16 usb interface. I downloaded the drivers and the computer and DAW's recognize the ZOOM R16. I tried to play the sample project in Mixcraft and another sample in FL Studios, but have no sound output and both DAW's appeared to have the same issue of lagging playback. So far I can do nothing useful on the new computer and I'm getting and ulcer
Some other info that may be useful:
First I tried playing music from Mixcraft through the internal sound card. No usable sounds and Mixcraft appeared not to be playing the files, or only intermittently cutting in. I then tried to play a youtube video and the sounds were distorted. I disable the internal sound.
I've recently used the Firestudio Mobile to connect to an old Desktop, using the PCI LSI(Apgere) card with no problems running Mixcraft 6 Pro. I've also connected the Firestudio to a TI chipset firewire card in the express card slot of my laptop and been able to use Mixcraft 6 Pro. The ZOOM R16 has also connected fine to both of these machines.
I have some technical understanding, but I mostly learn as I go. I just want to make some music without all the headaches, which is why I bought the dedicated computer that should have plenty of guts to get the job done.
I appreciate any help you can provide and I'm will to try what it takes to get me going.
Thanks,
Cody Cotton