Leopard won't recognize Alesis Multimix 12 USB...??

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Leopard won't recognize Alesis Multimix 12 USB...??

Hello, all--

I have an Alesis Multimix 12 with USB connection, which I'm trying to get connected to Garageband. I'm having two problems, actually - first, I connected the mixer, switched the prefs to "USB AUDIO CODEC," and attempted to get GB to recognize more than the two mono tracks - it should pick up 8 since there are 8 inputs in the mixer. Nothing.

Then, I determined from what little info is online that I might need updated Mac OS X ASIO drivers, which I downloaded and installed - now my Mac won't recognize the mixer at ALL. Does anyone have any idea at all why this would be happening and/or what I can do to get this thing in action?

Thanks so much!
C.

Macbook Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Oct 11, 2009 4:08 PM

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Answer 1

HangTime

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Oct 11, 2009 4:11 PM in response to chrisb05

it should pick up 8 since there are 8 inputs in the mixer.

it's a stereo mixer, it only offers stereo (2 channel) out

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isteveus

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Oct 11, 2009 4:41 PM in response to chrisb05

Alesis makes makes a Multimix USB 2.0 that does multi channel the older Multimix is USB 1.1 two in two out.

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chrisb05 Author

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Oct 11, 2009 5:09 PM in response to isteveus

Yeah, I should have clarified - sorry about that. This is the USB 2.0 version.

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isteveus

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Oct 11, 2009 7:17 PM in response to chrisb05

Did you select the Alesis in Garageband>Preferences>Audio Midi?

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chrisb05 Author

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Oct 11, 2009 8:10 PM in response to isteveus

It doesn't even show up as an option. And before, it only showed up as "USB AUDIO CODEC" - not by name. ****, my little $15 Behringer showed up the same way - it's not recognizing the Alesis as anything in particular, if at all.

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isteveus

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Oct 11, 2009 10:06 PM in response to chrisb05

You sure it's a 2.0 mixer I don't remember Alesis making a 12 channel 2.0 only the 8 and 16.

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chrisb05 Author

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Oct 12, 2009 5:17 AM in response to isteveus

Yes, without question - 2.0.

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Lust

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Oct 12, 2009 7:02 AM in response to chrisb05

If you are talking about this one...then it's two channels only.

As already mentioned the only 2.0 versions I know of are the 8 and 16.

You will need to uninstall or bypass the ASIO drivers.

Normally mixer's like this Alesis are class compliant on Mac's, using Apple's Core Audio.

Generally, ASIO driver's for audio interface's are used on PC's.

Since ASIO is a Steinberg protocol and the Alesis comes with Cubase I would assume there may be some mention of using ASIO somewhere. But no need on a Mac. And as far as I know it should be using Windows USB Codec drivers also. So I would think it would not work with ASIO drivers on either platform.

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chrisb05 Author

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Oct 12, 2009 7:31 AM in response to Lust

Yeah, that's the one - distressing. 😟 Anyone know how I take advantage of all twelve channels, then, if I only have two outs???

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HangTime

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Oct 12, 2009 7:41 AM in response to chrisb05

how I take advantage of all twelve channels

you are forced to pre-mix them (perfectly, btw) and send them to either 1 or 2 tracks.

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Lust

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Oct 12, 2009 8:10 AM in response to chrisb05

It all depends on how much I/O you need when tracking. That's the first thing to know. Which you have not mentioned.

How many mic pre's and/or inputs do you need simultaneously when recording?

Depending on that, it may or may not be distressing at all.

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chrisb05 Author

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Oct 12, 2009 8:32 AM in response to Lust

Well, that's negotiable - ideally, we'd have the drums mic'ed, then one guitar, two vocal, bass, and a keyboard - so in a perfect world, at LEAST 5, but preferably 8.

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Lust

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Oct 12, 2009 10:26 AM in response to chrisb05

You can mic the kick and do an overhead for the drums.

For two vocals, I would assume two mic's.

So that's the 4 mic pre's on the Alesis.

Then DI the guitar, bass and line-in the keys.

It's totally possible to do and may suit your needs just fine. You will just have to mix with the Alesis as HT mentioned. And it will depend on your ears and what your goals are for the recordings, if it is capturing what you are looking for.

Which it may well do.

If not look for an interface with more mic pre's and one that will allow you to input more simultaneous tracks.

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chrisb05 Author

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Oct 12, 2009 11:36 AM in response to Lust

True...that would work fine, I think. Might take some adjusting, but I can get that going.

Thanks a lot, everyone - really appreciate the help! 🙂

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