UR22 compatibility issues with Logic Pro X on MacOS Monterey (likely to be sample rate)

I am also experiencing issues with Steinberg UR22 (the older one, not UR22c) and Logic Pro. I am using a MacBook with M1 Pro and running Monterey 12.2.1.

My issue is very loud, random and constant crackling-like noises when recording (these noises get recorded as well and make the recorded audio unusable, however they are not audible if I switch UR22 mix knob to 100% input). I also made sure to have the latest Steinberg drivers installed, I tried reinstalling them and so far no success.

Interestingly these noises do not occur on a new project and start occurring when trying to record after adding a few new virtual instrument tracks. The crackling noises will happen 100% when trying to record audio through UR22 from that point on (doesn't matter if I delete all these tracks which made the crackling start). The only way to stop these crackling noises is to make a brand new project inside logic.

To add, I couldn't reproduce the same issue with garage band. Also, I have been using this interface for years now with my old intel MacBook and Logic with 0 issues so I am pretty sure the problem is with logic and not my interface.

On the other hand, the only other interface I have access to (my guitar amp which has usb output available) never produces any crackling during recording in Logic. I am planning to borrow UR22c from my friend and test if I can reproduce this issue with this newer model.

UPDATE:

Tried recording with the newer UR22c and the same exact "crackling" and "popping" sounds could be heard as with my older UR22, thus it MUST be something with logic/Steinberg drivers that is causing the issue.

Im not so experience in logic and just bought a new Mini Mac m1. Logic finds Midi interface UR 22 but not the audio part. Tricky

Could you please guide where in logic I find this "Logic Pro -> Get Info -> Tick 'Open Using Rosetta"

I have searched everywhere

Help, please :)

Hey, you need to Control / Right-click on Logic Pro app bundle filename in Applications folder to access the context drop-down menu that offers "Get Info" option. Once the info window opens up, you should see the "Open Using Rosetta" option there.

@DrPatr Have you installed Steinberg UR22 drivers for M1 mac? Note that for M1 the security policy of Mac OS has to be changed for these drivers to work. Here is an official Steinberg manual on how to do it - https://download.yamaha.com/files/tcm:39-1545908?_ga=2.63285741.392008623.1651079957-1880266363.1651079957

For sample rate issues (i.e. point 3), try setting clock source to internal (built-in audio) in Audio MIDI Setup.

UPDATE:

Issue disappeared after I forced Logic Pro to run through Rosetta 2, not natively. (Logic Pro -> Get Info -> Tick 'Open Using Rosetta')

Thanks. Found it. But it didn’t solved the problem for me.

it is like Monterey don’t find the ur22. Just the midi port. No audio at all

any tips?

That solved it!! Many thanks!!

not directly plug n play. Lol