GB and MOTU 828

I have a first generation MOTU 828 firewire interface.

I'm on an intel imac with all software up to date.

When I open GB '09 it will play through the MOTU 828 fine until I do anything...click on a track, move the mouse...anything. Then the sound cuts out completely.

I've reinstalled GB and updated the MOTU driver. No luck.

Anyone else having this problem? Any suggestions?

Thank you.

Intel iMac, Mac OS X (10.5)

Posted on Jan 27, 2009 6:29 PM

19 replies

Kreesto

Level 1

10 points

Feb 1, 2009 8:09 AM in response to hpetrella

I upgraded my wife's Macbook to iLife '09 and tested the guitar tracks in Garageband with my Firepod and it works beautifully. Next to no latency and it sounds great with no clicking, popping or dropouts.

I think it's our model of iMac that's the problem.

Chris

hpetrella Author

Level 1

0 points

Feb 1, 2009 9:57 AM in response to Kreesto

That certainly seems to be the case. I'm concerned now that Apple might not come up with a fix since it doesn't effect current machines. I hope I'm wrong.

Kreesto

Level 1

10 points

Feb 4, 2009 5:47 PM in response to hpetrella

I heard back from Presonus. They asked me to disable wireless, repair disk permissions and perform an NVRAM reset. I did all of that but it didn't change anything. I also installed the new GB patch (5.01 I think) and it had no effect either.

In the meantime, I bought some cables and ran the stereo line out of my guitar rig into the line-in on the back of my iMac. It sounds surprisingly good! I guess that will have to hold me over until Apple fixes this problem.

Chris

hpetrella Author

Level 1

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Feb 4, 2009 7:59 PM in response to Kreesto

I'm doing the same thing you are. I've got my guitar going directly into my imac. It does sound surprisingly good. I really do like the new amp simulators in GB. It was my main reason for upgrading in the first place.

I ordered a mic preamp for vocals to go directly in also. Hope that sounds as good as the guitar does.

Sounds like we're both on the same page while waiting for a fix. I've repaired permissions any number of times and also installed the 5.0.1 patch. No change just as you've already found out.

Thanks for keeping us informed of the information you're getting. If I find out anything new I will definitely post it.

Howard

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