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  • Simple Question, how do i listen to my recordings in ableton ?

  • Would this help me plug my guitar and synth into so I can plug it into my MacBook to use for ableton novation launchpad?

  • why does it sound so terrible?

  • @DuggsTube I think it's because youtube compresses the audio and look at the quality

    its 240p

  • Its had noise my imac(10.6.7)core2duo.Please can you tell me what can I do for this problem.I have 26 years old young guy and help me.

  • Horrible noise on that input like EVERY other Avid/digidesign/Maudio sound card!!

  • this thing is a rip off only plays out of one ear in the headphones and notice that usb cable didnt come with it its a piece of shit dont buy it

  • can you connect a bose companion speaker to this device? if so how do one connect it? would really appreciate it, cheers

  • hey! I'm having a problem for guitar recording. How do you get the guitarsound away, so that the guitar player can only hear the Metronome...please help! i'm recording in garageband btw...

  • In the center of the XLR plug there is a TRS 1/4" jack, took me a minute to figure that out too.

  • Can you tell me between PreSonus AudioBox USB and This audio interface: Which is better?

  • Part II:

    03. Next problem is instability and crashes. for instance: the sound randomly lack or missing. I use WIN XP SP3, with latest driver and this didn't help a lot.

    I don't want to be negative, but I bought this almost three years ago for my home studio, now I am very disappointing. I can't even return it for refund.

  • Ok. Thanks. Good sound card with few major flaws:

    1. It has a lot of background noise in the two front mic/ins inputs. It's official problem of Fast Track Pro, and there is no solution for that. In short: If you want to record crispy clear vocal sessions - this is not your solution.

    2. Can't record what you heard from your OS (windows , OS or whatever) . It has a way to put different sound cart and route the sound from source card to M-Audio. ->

  • Which jack do I use to plug in my electric guitar?

  • @officialaznwhiteboy

    xlr, either line1 or line2, might need to get an adapter to go from 1/4" male (to plug into the guitar), to male XLR (to plug into the fast track pro)

  • Hi, great clear video thanks :) Just wondering, can someone please tell me what the SPDIF connection is for? Is it anything like ADAT or am I way of?! Thanks! :D

  • thaank youuu sooo much dude thaanks

  • Thanks for a very clear explanation of the features, exactly what I was looking for.

  • I got on today

  • Hi, I just got one two days ago but since I'm just starting out I would like to find out if this is the one I should keep or mayb get another one. I got it in bundle with Pro Tools M

  • tutti cuelli che criticano e perche non sono capaci a metterla e dificile ma e una bomba poi usatela con proo tools perche con altri programmi non va bene

    

  • I cannot get sound to work on my pro tools. Can someone tell me where Im going wrong???

  • @mommyofangels1000 search for ASIO on google

  • @DodoChitara Thank you!!!!!!!!! Im trying to help my nigga record his music and i looked every where to try and figure it out but didn't and couldn't find anything so Thanks again for the help

  • Can you daisy chain this piece of kit to give yourself more inputs?

  • i changed my windows xp and now it works perfect, i am sorry for my comments above......

  • Whats the difference between this and the fast track MKII?

  • So with this can you record 4 tracks simeltameously?

  • How do I plug in my guitar to use it with Guitar Rig 4? Have I to plug it in the Line-In or with an adapter in the XLR-Entrance?

    Pls Help me :)

  • @Schafeo you can plug your guitar directly in the jack/xlr entrance, with a classic guitar cable.

  • damn ima get dis

    

  • please can some one help me ...

    i want to record a music clip ... how to get a best sound from m-audio to video .!!!! 8/

    thanks romeo

  • Can I use this to plug my keyboard and use some computer software as a synthesizer? If so, is there any latency? Thank you

  • @jokee Hi. Yes you can . The latency is minimal something between inputs 10/ms output 12/ms . Which you can't hear on ear. I use it with a cubase and few VST instruments with MIDI keyboard - work like charm. Except the problems that I share in my recent comments.

  • Does it plug into two usb ports to provide enough phantom power?

  • sounds awful, guessing its the 240p youtube quality

  • @jon6123 It is. I bought one of these last week and it sounds GREAT, the noise must have been from the video quality.

  • @LemmyK00pa i've had one for a month now, within the first week it crashed and basically blew up and now the pre amps dont work and it turns itself off and makes wierd noises all the time :( waste of £200 off ebay :( what do?

  • @jon6123 Woah. Looks like you got gyped. Was it used? I was gonna get a used one but I grew weary of the idea of a faulty device and no warranty.

    I know how you feel though, I had a Line6 GX take a shit on me after a year of use. If you don't have a warranty or anything, you might have to buy a whole new one.

  • @LemmyK00pa yeah it was used, it was fine when i got it though, which is annoying, warrenty isnt transferable so im definately out :/ might try and fix it but i doubt i can do anything, its all digital now, never buying M-audio without warrenty again

  • can somebody help me. i am using vista 32 bit and in line 1 and 2 i have my monitors and in line 3,4 my subwoofer. but if i am playing music i only hear one thing at a time depending one wath i choose in config but i want to hear them at the same time. what do i have to do

  • I'm having quite low volume on Headphone Output. Could somebody help?

  • what does the spdif out/inputs do?

  • PROBLEM - I cant install mine on Mac OS X 10.6 . help?

  • Can you have two mics in it?

  • @vmjsapvbu Yup!

  • will this give enough preamp power for an SM7b?

  • Will this work on a laptop without a good soundcard?

  • @hmongboi206 This essentially will replace your sound card, so no worries there.

  • Drirver you use?

  • This device works with the most advanced operating system on the planet - Linux and if needed with high-memed temp folder and a superior real time kernel. Way to go MAudio. Boo MOTU!

  • can you use this to record a dj mix using the pioneer djm 800 ??

  • A great explanation. I just bought one and have been trying to find info on what all it does, and you nailed it in 3 minutes.

  • ok. now it is working fine....i re-instaled windows xp and now it`s working very good.....sorry.....regards to everybody.....

  • mine works really fine =D, i recorded this song with it, it doesn't sound pro at all, but i think it's good for the price /watch?v=LHID3jaX1xo

  • someone please tell me why my fast track pro decides to clip and blows my ear drums basically (cus i use headphones).. al i wanna do is keep makin beats but i cant do it when the fast track pro is blowing up in my ear at random times... any suggestions?

  • it completely amazes me that people will call a product a piece of shit because they cant figure out how it install a driver. and it amazes me that people will complain about an interfaces sound quality while trying to record with a usb mic or radio shack mic SMH! people blindly spend money having no knowledge. so much stupidity in all the reviews ive been looking at today. geezus

  • This looks better than the new fast track pros...lotta more outputs and inputs

  • I've had mine since 2008 and I've never had a problem with it...I don't understand why there are so many people complaining. It works fine on an iMac, with both Garageband and Logic Express.

  • I heard some people are having problem making this work on Window 7? Any success Win 7 user out there?

  • how much does it go for in the usa?

  • @josebachata about 140 on ebay with free shipping and handling

    i have seen them go as low as 115--almost the price of the fast track usb base model

  • this is the worst sound card i`ve ever had....it is a piece of shit.....i have windows xp and the drivers are a shit it disconects all time with no warrning at all....it`s a big piece of shit.......

  • @gerardomoralesf its your computer than. i have vista and xp on my computer, never had one driver issue with this card. Not one single issue.

  • @gerardomoralesf lol... that's so sad, I have windows xp, and it works completely perfect, you probably bought a broken one dude =)

  • I got this.. got a bit of static which I output from my MPC to the Fast Track.. none of my wires are touching. My computer is very fast.

  • @biggamehitt are you using balanced or unbalanced inputs and outputs? if you are using RCA's theres your problem.

  • @JKeyz22 I used both same result. My house wiring is weak. going to run some external grounds and see what happens. I got a mixer now though.

  • NOBODY BUY THIS PIECE OF SHIT THE EARPHONES ONLY PLAY ON ONE SIDE

  • @chiptooth06 ed in properly

  • @chiptooth06 have a think now maybe your device is broken, your headphones are broken or maybe they're not even plugged in properly

  • @XoDANiELSoX ok my friend i want you to buy it then only you

  • @chiptooth06 i have one -_-

  • @XoDANiELSoX i hope it brakes then

  • @chiptooth06 why do u hopeit brakes, what do u have a grudge on me??? good for you

  • @XoDANiELSoX grudge ? not at all have a nice day

  • @chiptooth06 maybe you had the stereo button on?

  • @chiptooth06 40cm errors are personal

  • me and my friends are in a band and were recording a song but the problem is the sound quality is shit plus my voice doesn't sound the same and were only using webcam usb mic and audio programs

  • Hot damn, I think I like your ability to explain clearly more than this product!

  • There are Win 7 drivers on the m audio website. The software it's packaged with is out of date.

  • nice review, thanks!

  • how can i connect my mixer with m audio fast track pro

  • Nice instruction ... if you guys are interested we got a world-class room designer talking about how to best set up a studio ... good stuff!

    check it out SecretPros =)

  • 100$ a good deal for this?

  • I bought this model but it's extremely hard to set up with XP.

    I tried to return it but Musician Friend don't take it back.

    The manual is very badly written and driver is not compatible with XP.

    Sorry for the long complain but is there anyone out there can help me set up?

    I tried to use Live Lite 6 that comes with it but it said I have to spend $300 to upgrade in order to work. This is almost a scam to me

  • could i use this to connect my laptop to my guitar pedal board (for running an audio sample through my effects chain for, example?)

  • Does anyone know how to connect an Equalizer to this?

  • @ShazStarMusic - use plug in EQs ... they are much better than hardware unless you pay a LOT for hardware

    check our series ... you'll see.

  • I wonder can you install the pro tools m power 8 program for it?

  • @oleold yes

  • does it have built in preamps

  • @jmjbreeyon yes but not so good

  • Mbox mini doesn't have aux inputs for monitors . Fast track does.

  • Can you use this as a output and mbox as an input ?

  • @nawlins4life504 probably. it depends on your software, mostly. but why would you need to?

  • Does the m-audio fast usb audio interface have a built in soundcard?? someone help me because i can't seem to be getting a good tone. is it because theres no built in audio sound card in the box and im actually just using my computers built in sound card??

  • @MrDohmah dude, it IS a soundcard. Check your settings, something's not right.

  • @reinn86 wait the one i have is not the one in this video haha

  • @MrDohmah i think the title isn´t right,i saw other videos and is smaller

  • 18 channels DIGI 001 works great with Sonar, Cubase or FL, Reaper, etc, so I dont need an stupid limited Pro tools and a crappy 2 channels M-Audio interface...

  • does the gin really need to be cranked so high to get good output on the mic? I want to get a dyaic shure 57 but i wonder if there will be enough power given by the FTP to power it....mainly for recording vocals and a guitar amp. Thanks for any input and thanks for the review

  • i have this unit and have been trying to use it with usb 2.0 is it true it only works with usb 1.1?

  • I just jacked this from someone today had to read the reviews about it lmfao.

  • Hey! Does this interface work with windows 7?

  • does it have a headphone output??

  • i bought the logitech x530 speakers for use with this what a waste of money it does work

  • @skakky get an adapter that converts the green, orange and black cables to one single 3.5mm jack. you will then have to get a 3.5mm to 1/4 jack (guitar lead) to plug into the front of the interface. have fun...

  • Thank goodness somebody decided it would be a good idea to record the audio for a review THROUGH THE DEVICE. So many don't do this. Good stuff!

  • lots of distortion mate!

  •  Is it a lot better than the Fast track USB ?

  • Hey Chris, I've seemed to have lost my audio to my fast track. When I go to my"Sounds and Audio Devices" page and select Fast track pro,the devise volume icon stays gray color and does not respond.can you help me solve this. thanks

  • Hello, i buy the fast track pro, but i don`t find the software gt player express. where is it? please,

  • What's that noise?

  • @Boxietherabbit His mic.

  • @Boxietherabbit Could be his cables, or problems with the mic?

  • AAMS Auto Audio Mastering System (google for it)

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  • Does it work good with Ableton Live ??

  • @DjAotaka It should because as far as i know it comes with it bundled.

  • @TaxiToHell ok thanks man ! :)

  • @DjAotaka No problem. I'm looking forward to get this too.

  • can it hook up to a Audio technica 2020 condenser microphone

  • Thank you for the review im buying one of these off a mate for use with fl studio , to replace having to use ASIO for all , woul dyou recommend this decsion?

  • @degoeijverwest Thank you :)

  • hi man!! i will buy this audio card but i'm not very sure about the compatibility with different soft ware!!!! so i want to know (if you know too loool) if this audio card compatible with soft ware like fruity loops, cubase, adobe audition 3.0...???? thanks for answering

  • @boushidow i got older wersion - fast track. But even that work with FL, cubase.

  • Yes I wondering if you can help me I just bought the m-audio fast track pro how do I hook up? I got pioneer 3000 mixer and Mac pro g5 do I need some software? I got log 8 on my Mac and Sound pro I try to record my dj mix to Mac pc please help thank you.

  • @airnoy99 Im wondering the same thing about this one. I had the Maudio Firewire400 and was doing the same thing. First of all you dont need additional software because your Mac has Garageband, you can record into that. It takes a bit of fiddling around in Garagebands Audio Preferences but it works ok. The only thing is i couldn't get great sound quality because it would clip alot when the music was loud.

  • does it work on laptop

  • @tufio123

    If you got external speakers that you can link to it than it will work for sure.

  • Hey man, I got this fast track pro and a mic (SP b1) and I got signal but when I try to record sound into a daw it doesn't work... there is nothing recording, and I tried allready both inputs and all inputs possible in my daws. I really need help. It would be cool if somebody could answer.

  • @KaersonTV Is your interface being recognized by your software?

  • @14Gott

    Yes, but it doesn't matter no more I resolved the problem ;) thanks anyway

  • @KaersonTV nice :) good luck creating music ;)

  • @14Gott

    Thank you :)

  • this soundcard sucks. i'm using it in ableton on windows 7. so much noise and crackle issues. i tried _everything_ to get it working properly.

    when i switch the light in my room on/off the fast track pro crashes or does noise and i have to repower the it and restart ableton.

    the midi drivers are blocking the process when ableton crashes, so i have to reboot the whole machine. i also have an axiom 25 from m-audio. the drivers and knobs are really bad on this thing.

    DONT BUY M-AUDIO!!

  • @Pianu14 ok lol

    had this problems for allmost a year now.

    the ASIO4ALL drivers fixed everthing for me.

    seems like the m-audio driver developers are really bad at their job or whatever

  • @Pianu14 ahhh so its not only me. I have been doing audio for some time now and everything I have is fast and up to date. I thought It was the configuration of my PC..... done with this piece anyone need a paper weight?

  • @biggamehitt Cool :)

    Which one do you use now?

    I hope I can afford the MOTU MKIII soon, I will not sell the fasttrack pro, I would not want anyone to go through the same that i did :P

    Its still a cool coundcard to listen to MP3s or something...

  • @nidefawl I have the fast track pro.. I hooked it to my mac.. its was better but not by much. Im waiting for my darn Mixer/Recorder to get here. Im looking at the Mbox 3

  • Thanks for the review Chris, great to get a nice step by step explanation of the buttons and what they do.

    I'm gonna use this to play music from my Macbook Pro to my (soon to be) new monitors , Genelec 8020s. Can't wait.

  • Has anyone ever had luck recording a condenser microphone with this thing? I bought one and all I could get was white noise, even when chained to a Presonus mic preamp. Are all USB interfaces junk? I'm beginning to think firewire is the only way to go

  • does anyone know if i could plug a yamaha psr e423 keyboard into this to record with pro tools ?

  • can i use this with fl studio?

  • anyone know what the latency is like on this?? for software synths?

  • @jon6123 i have this, is works fantastic with my syth, but ive had some difficultly getting good sounds out of deeper bass stuff, especially with a real bass guitar.

  • Well i'm about to buy either Fasttrack Pro or Fasttrack Ultra. The guy at the store also suggested tc electronics impact twin (a little out of my price range though and it's firewire). Anyone can help me with this? I'll use it for home recording and live performing. I already have a ESI Gigaport HD, so a FF Pro vs Gigaport and FF Pro vs Ultra infos would be great.

  • i got 7 mics to record my drumset, am i capable of put all the 7 cables into this usb interface?

  • @prametSKATE You would need a mixer to narrow those seven signals down to one before you can record a whole drum kit on this card

  • can you get individual signals? like multi-track. can i use a guitar and a mic at same time and get them in to diferent track lines?

  • @Armandofm90 Yeah you can. 

  • Can you record guitars with a 1/4 cable on this????

  • @Zokoboblin Yeah, the inputs on the front are 1/4 jack/XLR hybrid ports.

  • can I use a USB mic that plus into the computer? I think I am returning the m-audio. This is not user friendly and I could nopt get anyone from the help department

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  • this is not a review at all. its a demo

  • Which cord is better to use XLR/XLR or XLR/1/4 because I'm using XLR/1/4 and my mic is not working. Please help

  • this is the one i use and it used to work fine... but now for some reason every time i record something it start making a lot of noise..and i have to turn it off and back on, and it works but only for a moment.. does anyone knows why???

  • I can't get this thing to work. Please help me. I am seconds from just throwing this away!

  • @poetloc78 throw it to me!! :P

  • @5kokoko haaahaahahahaa

  • Can anyone please help me. I was using a mini-mixer to record audio but now I have this interface. It is USB powered so I just plugged it into the laptop, then the other end to the back of the interface unit. I have a phantom powered mic going to the number one mic port and ofcourse my headphones going to the phone jack. I am getting no sound. Not even through the headphones. It says connected. Please help~!!!!!

  • is it a LIVE soundcard??? (41kHz to 96khz) or (48kHz to 96khz)

  • I have the fast track ultra. If anyone needs help, just hit me up. I have mine working GREAT.

  • I got a mic, studio projects b1, and I got no signal...

  • can you plug this into a mixer then use the inputs on that? 

  • Are the digital outputs RCA outputs? sorry Im not too god with audio equipment!

    Also, would this make any great difference to the quality of music playing on my PC if i used this as my sound card into some speakers?

    cheers

  • I'm trying to run something from a computer to a hardware EQ, then back to the computer to record. I have this and another M-Audio digital/analog device that both work great for sending the signal to the hardware and recording MIDI but I can't receive it again to the computer.

    Does this (or the audiophile by m-audio) send analog input to digital (usb to computer)? If not, what should i use?

  • I suggest anyone considering buying one of these go to M-Audio own website and read the complaints thread. Many people, myself included having problems with the sound just randomly dropping out. It seems it is very very sensitive to any fluctuations in current and some have even had it die just by turning on a light switch.