The current driver software for the 828 mkii is 32bit. Now, theyve replaced the 828 with a mkii version offering high samplerate recording, more flexible clocking, midi io and better metering and, whats more, theyve cut the price. In garageband, you will have to reselect the input and output. Also, what specific driver were you all using to make the mkii work with catalina. Motu firewire usb driver driver for the 828, 896, 828mk2, 896hd and traveler audio driver for the motu 828, 896, 828mk2 and 896hd. Since motu now offers this interface in both firewire and usb versions, i am a little unsure which to buy.
Macos catalina support for motu usb and hybrid audio interfaces will be. Is my understanding accurate of the differences and relative advantagesdisadvantages of the flexibility of hardware options of the firestudio and 828 mkii. The install for the 828mk2 also provides the midi drivers, firewire cuemix console, and the firewire smpte console. I have installed the latest motu audio universal drivers but note that the motu. The following products were not included with this acquisition, and will be marketed, sold, supported and serviced by avid moving forward. Family guy composer walter murphy shares his process. This install provides compatibility updates for mac intel processors, os 10.
Motu s awardwinning hardware and software are used by top professionals every day on hit songs, mega tours, primetime shows and blockbuster films. Three years ago, mark of the unicorn were the first manufacturer to bring out a working firewire interface. Mac os x version reply helpful thread reply more options link to this post. This installer installs firewire, usb and pci audio interface drivers for mac os x. Mac os x version windows 98windows mewindows this install provides compatibility updates for tiger osx user profile for user. The drivers were downloaded from the motu site and we recorded 8 tracks analogue into garageband. Uploaded on 4222019, downloaded 2057 times, receiving a 87100 rating by 1221 users. Motu mk2 with logic pro x and mac os apple community. I know it does apple, so does my mac and its staying where it is so shut up already. However, a driver is available that provides lower latency peformance and loopback channels under macos catalina. Motu 828 mkii drivers for mac downloaded 59 times, uploaded on 09032019, receiving a 3. Free shipping in the us the 828mk3 is motu s most advanced firewire and now with usb 2. Motu 2408 mk2 win7 driver download i went through this and everything seemed fine.
When the motu 828 exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service. Motu 828mkii firewire, mpc 2000xl, korg ms2000b, cubase 4, logic 9, maudio bx5s, stanton t80, blue microphone baby bottle, macbook pro, and assorted vsts. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer. Motu 828 mkii drivers for mac hardware drivers list. Problem solved unit repaired by distributor after talking to motu tech support i got a reply after 1 day i sent the device to the distributor in. Its the same driver that i have for my 896mk3 hybrid for both firewire and usb. Installer contains a driver update for the motu 828, 896. At the moment they only offer usb drivers, but they come with thunderbolt 3 connectors and those drivers are currently being developed for both windows and mac. Performer lite free download for all motu audio interface owners introducing the m2. Ive had the fw version for 5 years and its performed pretty much flawlessly power mac with dp 5. The mac still does not detect the unit when launching motu audio setup. This installer includes usb midi drivers for mac os x for use with motu usb interfaces including the usb fastlane, micro lite, express 128, micro express, express xt and midi timepiece av. But, the discrete 4 is perfect as well, offering 4 mic ins, 2 line or instrument level ins, 3 analog outs, 4 headphone outs, spdif and adat for expandability.
I realize that most of this decision comes down to my personal setup whether i want to use up a firewire or usb port on my power mac. Cpu load running usb appears identical with my 828mkii firewire. Audio driver for the motu 828, 896, 828mk2 and 896hd. If youre considering the 828 mkii, why would you buy the usb version as opposed to the firewire version. If the motu 828 has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. This version contains minor compatibility updates for osx 10. Yes, we know what apple promised last year but they blinked. Motu universal audio install for mac free download and. Im using mine with firewire now as all i have are usb 3. I managed to make mine function on mavericks with the latest driver update available, which i found here.
Windows 98windows mewindows plug it in, turn it on, instantly recognized by my pc, choose your sample rate and hit record. As supplied, the 828 mkii comes with multichannel asio drivers for mac and pc as well as a mac os x core audio driver. Motu 828 mk3 hybrid as a hybrid audio interface, the motu 828mk3 provides flexible connectivity to any mac or pc via firewire or highspeed usb 2. The 828mk3 provides crossplatform compatibility with mac and windows and all of your favorite audio software and hostbased effects via wdmasiocore audio drivers. Motu s 828 answers that need and is designed to work with any mac or pc audio software that supports asio 2 drivers and that runs on a computer with ieee 94 connectivity. Products software avb audio firewireusb audio midi guitar video.
This program updates the 828mk3 hybrid firmware to version 1. Native instruments komplete kontrol s if you have not yet installed machfive 3 on your computer, use the. They are usb audio class compliant for plugandplay operation with no driver installation needed. The 828x is equally wellsuited for studio and stage, with or without a computer. Btw your observation that motu 828 mkii is working with sierra 10. The 828mkii uses the same driver as many other motu interfaces, some still currentno reason to believe this will change. Users guide for macintosh 1280 massachusetts avenue cambridge, ma 028 business voice. Motu 828mk2 firewire audio driver for windows 7 32 bit, windows 7 64 bit, windows 10, 8, xp. Installer supports motu 828, 896, 828mk2, 896hd, and traveler. Fixes an issue that could cause midi server to crash. I did not see page two of this thread and feel incredibly stupid. Motu 828x audio interface as a hybrid audio interface, the motu 828x connects to any mac or pc using ultrafast thunderbolt technology or highspeed usb 2. Download motu firewireusb driver by mark of the unicorn.
If you are running under mac os 9, and any of these settings are grayed out not available, see if 828mkii settings are grayed out on page 51. Historically, when motu needs to release a driver to be current with the latest mac os, they do it within a few days after the os release. If your motu interface is not showing up in audio midi setup, motu audio setup, motu discovery. Call us at at motu 828mk2 firewire studio, clubs, or rehearsal, you can connect anything you want and monitor it with no separate mixer needed. I think youll find a general concensus that firewire is bettermore reliable that usb for audio. The new m2 and m4 buspowered usb audio interfaces are compatible with macos catalina. Installer contains a driver update for the motu 828, 896, 828mk2, 828mk2. How well does the motu 828 mk3 work for recording or video editing. Due to the updated security architecture introduced since macos 10. If the motu 828 does not operate normally by following the operating instructions in the owners manual. The install also contains the clockworks software console. Motu 828mk3 user guide for mac 1280 massachusetts avenue cambridge, ma 028 business voice.
I am admittedly using a very old school motu 828 mkii which i had. Ultralite manual mac page 1 monday, september 12, 2005 6. Driver for the 828, 896, 828mk2, 896hd and traveler. Motu 828x firmware 828x audio interface firmware motu 828x firmware update 828x firmware audio interface motu. Pro audio driver read me for all motu avb interfaces. Motu is an engineeringdriven music technology company passionately driven to create products that help you produce amazing music. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Make sure the master fader is all the way up to 0 db. Motu 828 firewire audio update driver, driver download software. Connect adat optical out of the mk2 into the original. Motu s drivers are supposed to be rock solid with mac and very good with pcs.