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Old 06-29-2012, 04:51 PM   #1
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Hey guys I'm a total newbie at this, Im wondering how I set up my saffire pro 40 in reaper cause apparently it needs to be activated? Something about activating the plug ins or something. I've already installed the plugin suite onto my mac from the cd that came with the saffire. Can someone give me simple instructions on how you do this, Iv never done it before
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Old 06-29-2012, 05:10 PM   #2
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Have you enabled it in REAPER?

If not, go to Preferences -> Audio -> Device and select ASIO as your Audio system. From there you should be able to set the Asio Driver for your Saffire and configure the in/outputs.

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Old 06-29-2012, 05:44 PM   #3
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Im on mac so I don't have ASIO but I went to audio device and in the space it just says "default system devices" and the other options are "built in microphone" and "built in output". Do I use those?
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Old 06-29-2012, 06:03 PM   #4
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On OSX most of the audio and MIDI setup is controlled by the "Audio MIDI Setup" utility in Utilities, you can (and should) set only a block (buffer) size/sample rate in REAPER and select the device you want to use from the ones you set up in AMS.
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Old 06-29-2012, 07:35 PM   #5
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Ok I got to the audio midi setup, it says my saffire has 0 in/ 0 out. What do I do from here? Theres a plus button that gives the options of "create aggregate device" and "create multi output device". Do I use those? Really sorry for my dumb questions btw, but I'm really not tech savvy at all.
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You may have to set up inputs and outputs in Focusrite MixControl according to the Pro 40 manual, also make sure you have the latest Mixcontrol etc. version from here: http://www.focusrite.com/downloads/saffire_pro_40/ in case you're running Lion.
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Old 06-30-2012, 02:15 AM   #7
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Alright I did that and now its recognizing my saffire. Thanks a lot dude!
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Old 07-30-2012, 08:10 AM   #8
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After years of ProTools and my digi002 mixer with an old Mac, I am out of practice.

I'd love some advice for setting up my Saffire 40 with Reaper. I believe I've installed everything correctly; however, in testing the system yesterday, there seems to be an awful lot of latency (about a full second it seems). I am sure I've ignored/not done something important here. I tried looking through the 400 page Reaper guide but I was overwhelmed. Any advice? Would I start with setups in the Focusrite mixing software, or from the Reaper side?

Thanks in advance for any help you all might offer!
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Old 07-30-2012, 08:45 AM   #9
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Are you sure that you have selected ASIO in Preferences -> Audio -> Device - Audio System ?
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Old 07-30-2012, 05:06 PM   #10
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Are you sure that you have selected ASIO in Preferences -> Audio -> Device - Audio System ?
Yes, I believe so. I have it as such:

Audio System: ASIO

ASIO Driver: ASIO Saffire
checked Enable Inputs
first: 1 Pro-40-007798 IP 1
last: 2 Pro-40-077980IP 2

output range:
first: 1 Pro-40-007798 Mon 1
last: 2 Pro-40-00798 Mon 2

Request sample rate (checked) 44100 request Block size (checked) 512

Below that, I have not checked "Pre-zero output buffers" or "Ignore ASIO reset messages"

Allow projects to override sample rate (checked).

I am going to check the Focusrite Saffire Mix Control software to see if I've done something wrong there. Any other places to check would be appreciated. Thanks so much.

UPDATE to above:

I figured out the issue. Now I am experiencing a different problem. Though I've set up REAPER and the Saffire 40 control mix software up correctly, I am not able to receive a stereo mix regardless of how I route. Let me explain what I did to test:

I recorded a couple of audio (keys) tracks. The, I set up a track to record a test vocal. When setting up the mix via the focusrite (mixer) software, I can only receive a mono (left only) mix in my headphones. I need to set the headphones to a mono mix to receive signal in both L an R cans. Strangely I receive stereo through my monitors. I wonder if this is a headphone mix setup issue with Focusrite or some output related error I've caused in REAPER. I hope this doesn't sound convoluted. I've tried to explain this as carefully as possible. Thanks!

UPDATE 8/2/2012:

Figured out my stereo/mono issue (adjustment in my Mix Control software with the Saffire 40). Thanks for your patience and for letting me work this out on line all!
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Old 08-14-2012, 06:32 AM   #11
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So..I've spent the last few days troubleshooting my new setup. First, here's my set up:

Computer: Windows 7 PC; i7 Intel; 16GB RAM; 2 SSD drives, blah blah blah
Interface: Saffire Pro 40
DAW: Reaper 4.25 (latest edition).

For the life of me, though I believe I have setup and resetup everything in both MixControl and Reaper correctly, I cannot get any audio signal to record for inputs 3-8; only the front (channels 1 and 2) will record anything to my PC.

I've already checked all connections, cables, mics, snake inputs, phantom power issues...so now I am not sure what to do. I "think" I have followed all the setup correctly in both Reaper and MixControl (but both have a steep learning curve, so I'm not 100% sure).

If anyone has good field experience with both/either of these software, I'd appreciate some troubleshooting advice. Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.
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checked Enable Inputs
first: 1 Pro-40-007798 IP 1
last: 2 Pro-40-077980IP 2

output range:
first: 1 Pro-40-007798 Mon 1
last: 2 Pro-40-00798 Mon 2
I use a different interface but my "last" on the in's and out's is 8 -- for my interface has 8 channels. It looks like yours is stopped at 2.

That might be worth checking. If you can change those 2's to what ever the last channel you have ( i.e. 8 if you have 8 channels on your interface..)that might make a difference.

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Old 08-14-2012, 08:41 AM   #13
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Wot 'ee said.
I made the same mistake with my RME HDSP when I first got it.
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Old 08-14-2012, 08:48 AM   #14
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I use a different interface but my "last" on the in's and out's is 8 -- for my interface has 8 channels. It looks like yours is stopped at 2.

That might be worth checking. If you can change those 2's to what ever the last channel you have ( i.e. 8 if you have 8 channels on your interface..)that might make a difference.

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That would be great advice...I should have mentioned that I already made that change (starting with 1, ending with 8); the same with the outs (start 1, etc.) Anything else I might check that you think might help?
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Old 08-14-2012, 09:14 AM   #15
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Like I said, I don't use that interface so it looks like I will have to give this some more thought. Do you get ANY sound from the sources plugged into channels 3 - 8 ?

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Like I said, I don't use that interface so it looks like I will have to give this some more thought. Do you get ANY sound from the sources plugged into channels 3 - 8 ?

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I understand, and thanks for the brainpower. I get NO signal at all from channels 3-8. I tested this yesterday with a 3 mic setup for a drum kit. I had mics plugged into channels 1, 2, and 3 (via an 8-channel snake - already tested as working fine). I was only able to receive signal from mics routed through channels 1 and 2; I tried plugging all the mics into channels beyond 1 and 2, selecting different routing inputs (like channels 3, 4, and 5) and still, no signal from anything beyond channels 1 and 2.

I just read what I wrote through - I hope I'm making sense. Thanks for being patient with me.
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Old 08-14-2012, 09:51 AM   #17
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In that case I would have to suspect something on your interface. Reaper can only record what it "hears" and that is only what is sent by the interface. If nothing is getting INTO the 3 thru 8 channels on the interface, there is nothing to come out. I would be checking there.

sorry I can't be of much help...

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Old 08-14-2012, 09:53 AM   #18
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Cliff:

I appreciate your advice and direction. I will continue on my quest. Certainly, once I find a solution, I'll post for all to access.

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Old 08-14-2012, 10:41 AM   #19
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Old 08-15-2012, 11:28 AM   #20
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Default Operator Input Error! D'oh!

So, after hours working with Kyle from Sweetwater Tech Support (a tenacious and patient man), I realized that I hadn't confirmed the preamp order on the back of the unit before I had someone else install it into my control room rack. Apparently they are ordered right to left, not left to right. I feel like a shmuck, but at least everything is up and running. Thanks again everyone.
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Old 08-16-2012, 03:09 AM   #21
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Whatever the problem, its great that you followup with a closing post so others can reference your issue.

Glad you're up and running.

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Old 08-20-2012, 07:46 AM   #22
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Me too...as is my wife (I can be a bear when I get frustrated - imagine that!)

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