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hello everyone,

I just upgraded to a MOTU 24io with the pci 424, software is SX3. I was using a Tascam us428 and what I would like to do is use my 428 for my control surface until I can afford something else. The issue is in my device selection I can choose one or the other not both. Has anyone ever tried running two ASIO devices?

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anonymous Fri, 08/12/2005 - 19:09

You should be able to use it as a control surface, you just won't be using it as an audio interface along with the MOTU. Which, it's a shame that Steinberg didn't allow for selecting multiple audio drivers.
However, there should be a template (at least there is in Nuendo) for the US-428 under Device Setup > Add/Remove, for setting it up as a MIDI control device.
I don't have one, so I'm no good on any specifics. It should be covered in the manual and/or help files.

anonymous Mon, 08/15/2005 - 03:44

I think it should be possible.

try doing this:

click start -> Programs -> Steinberg Cubase SX -> Asio (DirectX or Multimedia) Setup -> (in the advanced options, if it doesn't open up right away) put X's in all the inputs and outputs you wan't to use, and "ok" your way out of it.

Than start Cubase, go to Devices -> Device Setup -> VST Multitrack -> in ASIO Driver, select either ASIO DirectX or Multimedia, depending of witch you configured.

I haven't got two soundcards in the computer i'm currently using, so i can't confirm this will work. So it would be nice if you'd let us know :D

anonymous Mon, 08/15/2005 - 05:29

gnarr"click start -> Programs -> Steinberg Cubase SX -> Asio (DirectX or Multimedia) Setup -> (in the advanced options, if it doesn't open up right away) put X's in all the inputs and outputs you wan't to use, and "ok" your way out of it. "

I did try it yesterday and I could only X one or the other not both. I did not try...
"Than start Cubase, go to Devices -> Device Setup -> VST Multitrack -> in ASIO Driver, select either ASIO DirectX or Multimedia"

I also thought about the clocking issue. I am not sure if you can clock internally(PC) from one to another soundcard?
If both units work it will be nice to have the xtra ins + outs especially the stereo main out. This is my first motu and the 24io is a joy. Having fun routing in and out.