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ncurtis

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Hello,

If I start Logic up without my Firewire Audio Interface plugged in (Focusrite saffire pro 40) then, with interface switched on, I plug in the firewire and go to Preferences / Audio to select it as the input and output, it doesn't appear. It is only there when I boot Logic after I plug the interface in. Is there any way of selecting the input/output when Logic is already up and running?

Thanks
Neil
 
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Not familiar with Focusrite products, but it sounds like it may be just the way it is - maybe a driver issue.

One thought - have you tried plugging in the Focusrite and then turning it on?
 
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Doug Zangar said:
Not familiar with Focusrite products, but it sounds like it may be just the way it is - maybe a driver issue.

One thought - have you tried plugging in the Focusrite and then turning it on?
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Thanks Doug,

I was wondering if this problem that I describe is true of all audio interfaces. ie that Logic will only recognize them if they are plugged in/switched on before you boot logic. Is it not?
2nd. Do you mean: Logic on, plug in Focusrite when not on, then switch it on? I'll try it.

Neil.
 
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Logic recognizes all the connected MIDI devices when it launches. You're going to have to connect the interface before you launch Logic. Is this a hindrance?
 
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I was wondering if this problem that I describe is true of all audio interfaces. ie that Logic will only recognize them if they are plugged in/switched on before you boot logic. Is it not?
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I'm thinking my Apogee gear all is recognized by Logic if I swap/add while Logic is on. And I just tested it on my Mbox, Logic is running, plugged in Mbox, Logic recognized it. So it's very possible.

Do you mean: Logic on, plug in Focusrite when not on, then switch it on? I'll try it.
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Yes I do - perhaps that will work.
 
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forgetr said:
Logic recognizes all the connected MIDI devices when it launches. You're going to have to connect the interface before you launch Logic. Is this a hindrance?
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Yes, it's a hindrance because I often work with logic independently from the interface then I always have to shut logic down when I plug it in to record or mix. It's all a bit clunky.
 
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A warning: the firewire port is always putting through a heck of an electrical charge, and you can break your FW port if you aren't careful... It's like releasing a drive by trashing it before you remove it.

in fact, M-Audio specifically warns against doing this with their audio interfaces.
 
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I've discovered that if you're using a FW400 device with a FW800 port/adapter, the danger of hot plugging (what george describes above) just isn't there. It has something to do with the way the pins are arranged on the FW 400 port/connector. I hot plug my FireWire Solo every day, several times a day. Doesn't hurt it at all.
 
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Old habits, but I would connect the interface to the computer before turning it on.

Hot-swapping my USB Apogee One causes Logic to loose connection with the interface driver even though the OSX Audio MIDI utility will acknowledge when the Apogee has been be reconnected.
 
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