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Old 10-03-2009, 05:53 PM
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Question MOTU 8pre Stuck On Converter Mode

My system is:
-MacBook 2.16 GHz
-MOTU 8pre
-MOTU Digital Performer 6

My problem: I have a MOTU 8pre and it's stuck on converter mode. The 8pre doesn't even show up on my MacBook.

Please help!
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Old 10-03-2009, 06:01 PM
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Default Re: MOTU 8pre Stuck On Converter Mode

have you tried turning it off and on again?
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Yes. Many times.
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Go to Sound Setup in Apple>System Preferences. Can you see it as an option along with the internal soundcard for the MOTU?
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Default Re: MOTU 8pre Stuck On Converter Mode

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Go to Sound Setup in Apple>System Preferences. Can you see it as an option along with the internal soundcard for the MOTU?
No.

BTW, I forgot to mention that my OS is Leopard. The Firewire port was checked a month a go and it works. I have two Firewire cables - one is brand new - and I get the same results with them.

Any ideas...anything at all... I sure appreciate it. I am thankful for the two responses so far.
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reinstall the driver
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Ditto on driver reinstall.
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Thanks, guys. Don't know why I didn't think of that. As someone's signature block that I saw recently says, "It's almost common sense."
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Thumbs up Done!

It works now. I took it back to square one: reinstalled the drivers, CueMix, etc...just like the day I got it in the mail. Turned it on and it went to Converter mode for two seconds, then switched to interface. I got it working about five minutes before I had to leave for work. Recorded a 20-second, 4-track drum clip. All is well.

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