graish
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Q: When will USB 3.0 be truly backwards compatible with USB 2.0 audio interfaces?

hello

 

I own a U46DJ mkII audio interface.  I use the interface for music production, particularly recording vocals.

 

The device performs well on my windows laptop, I can record clean vocals with no artifacts. On the macbook pro however, the incoming audio signal is full of digital pops and clicks.

 

After spending a few days searching for solutions on google I narrowed it down to the USB 3.0 ports on the new macbook pro.

Lots of people with with all different brands of audio interface are experiencing problems while connecting them to USB 3.0 ports.

 

Here is an article on the topic: http://createdigitalmusic.com/2012/06/usb-3-0-backwards-compatible-in-theory-but -some-audio-drivers-arent-cooperating/

 

So, when will USB 3 be truly backwards compatible with our USB 2 devices?

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.3)

Posted on Apr 18, 2013 5:27 PM

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Q: When will USB 3.0 be truly backwards compatible with USB 2.0 audio interfaces?

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  • by acursack,

    acursack acursack Nov 6, 2013 12:52 PM in response to Compiobba
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    Nov 6, 2013 12:52 PM in response to Compiobba

    Hey Marco,

    Not sure how can I help you.. I've just installed the drivers from here http://www.displaylink.com/support/mac_downloads.php. They also have a FAQ about audio troubleshooting. Have you tried opening the MIDI controllers, did u google for your own specific dig audio controller

     

    There are some other  brands that got the same issues (i think native instruments) that got a fix with Apple. I think u have to download the fix from their own web site.. checkout the native instruments link on the first post, or the webpage / FAQs on native instruments. Also I think Apple post it here the official fix....

     

    Best

  • by fishmax2912,

    fishmax2912 fishmax2912 Nov 12, 2013 9:00 AM in response to graish
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    Nov 12, 2013 9:00 AM in response to graish

    Hello everybody,

     

    On the new iMac late 2013, the USB3 problem with an USB2 interface still seems to remain.

     

    My new iMac does not work with the Roland Octa Capture ;-(

  • by Csound1,

    Csound1 Csound1 Nov 12, 2013 9:13 AM in response to fishmax2912
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    Nov 12, 2013 9:13 AM in response to fishmax2912

    Did you download the new driver from Roland, did you install it correctly?

     

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  • by fishmax2912,

    fishmax2912 fishmax2912 Nov 12, 2013 9:34 AM in response to Csound1
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    Nov 12, 2013 9:34 AM in response to Csound1

    Yes, I have...

  • by Joseph Rizzo,

    Joseph Rizzo Joseph Rizzo Jan 23, 2014 3:03 PM in response to graish
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    Jan 23, 2014 3:03 PM in response to graish

    I am having these issues as well on the Macbook Pro with Retina 15" released in Oct 2013 (running Mavericks).  I have an M-audio keystation keyboard that is not recognized at all when plugged into the USB 3.0 port.  The Apogee Gio while it is recognized does not fully work properly when plugged into the USB 3.0 ports.  The LED lights on the Apogee Gio do not stay in sync with Apple's Mainstage.  Apogee has at least temporarily recommended people run things through a USB 2.0 hub. This did not resolve the issue for me; however,  the M-Audio keystation keyboard does work through the self powered USB 2.0 hub. 

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