Mac not recognizing mixer/Audio interface

My son had this problem (or at least encountered something similar). He said "I am a guitarist recording on Reason 8. I searched the Reason web pages, and I was able to fix my issue. The way I learned was to go under the Audio MIDI Preferences application on my MAC. Then I needed to create an Aggregate Device by clicking the "+" button in the bottom right hand corner of the window. Then I selected the USB Audio CODEC as the the preferred input and output for this Aggregate Device during the creation. I had to restart my MAC after I did this to let my DAW recognize the new device. After this, I opened the preferences for my DAW and selected the Aggregate Device instead of the USB Audio CODEC as my interface." It worked for him. I hope this helps.

I have pretty much the same issue. Running Reason 7.1 with Yosemite on my macbook (late 2013). I don't have any audio interfaces, so I am using the internal sound card. When I try to record an audio track I have the same problem with 'no Audio input' being available.

I know that I used to be able to record audio like this - maybe it was back on Mavericks though.

audio input is detected in other applications - so maybe it is a Yosemite-Reason compatibility issue?

Me too!

Almost the same as Rharrell - Reason 8, Mac running Yosemite (version 10.10.3), irig pro audio interface (I pick up my Apogee Duet this week but I think i'll have the same problem). No audio inputs available, please check your sound card settings.

Can anybody help please.

I have this problem too. PLEASE HELP if you can. Yosemite 10.4.4 No audio input showing up on reason 8. It used to work. Im sure I haven't uprgaded OSX since I last recorded. Audio input shows up in Garageband and other UIs. Is it a Mac thing or a Reason thing? Is there a fix ? please help?

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I was having the same problem with a new audio interface I bought today. I took it back because I thought it was the hardware having the issue. Thanks for sharing this. I'm going to post a link to this and share this solution with others in my online networks.

Amazing! Thnx you Joey Bones! I had no idea that the solution could be to create virtual audio device whatever it technically is.

I have Reason 7.0.1, OS X Sierra 10.12.2 and Scarlett 2i2 for electronic guitar. I struggled two evenings and partly nights for this xD

Whenever I encounter to this problem in net forums I'll link to this solution.

I'm not sure but I think I hadn't any problem of this kind with my former MacBook Pro and same Reason 7.0.1 and audio input straight from mixer.

Thank you! I have been struggling with getting my new Focusrite Scarlett mic interface working with my Reason DAW since I bought it yesterday. Thanks to your response it is now its working. Your advice saved my day!

Im having the same troubles! were you able to figure it out?? I'm using reason but its the demo, I don't want to spend 400 dollars on it and I can't use it, so any info would be helpful!! thanks

thanks Joey Bones! This was a massive help! Perfect Response! Now time to play!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! My world was crumbling apart, so much music I need to catch up on and work on... this just saved it all!