M-Audio Fast Track Pro 4x4 Mobile USB Audio/MIDI Interface with Preamps | List Price: $249.99
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Brand: M-Audio
Binding: Electronics
Features: - Flexible bus-powered multi-port interface
- 64 x 64 channel addressing accommodates loads of gear
- Built with four inputs and four outputs
- Features a dynamic microphone input, signal-peak LEDs, a mono switch, and more
- Measures 8.5 x 1.75 x 4.5 inches (WxHxD)
Avoid if you're running Vista... [Posted on 2008-02-15]
I don't write a lot of reviews, but this thing is such a pain and M-Audio are so obtuse that I had to write one. I knew that the Vista drivers were in beta when I bought it, but I figured that would not last long. Well, the last update was in June of 07 and they will not give a clue as to when the official driver will be out. The beta drivers suck and I have had nothing but glitches and problems. The hardware is all plastic and OK for the price, but without proper software it's almost useless. I just ordered a Firebox, hooked it up in 5 min and it works 10x better. If you're running XP this might not be an issue, but the truth is the $100 more for a firebox is worth every penny. M-audio and Mackie are both dropping the ball on software support lately and it's going to cost them in the long run. The forums are full of people telling them that, but not a lot of results yet. We all hate Vista, but that's life. Get your drivers up to date.
MacBook users watch out [Posted on 2008-04-04]
This is a good unit for the price. However, it took me several tries to get it working properly with Garageband on my MacBook. When I started recording, it came through great for about a minute. Then I began experiencing a lot of static and distortion in both the headphones and when I played it back. After doing some research, I found that plugging the M-Audio into the usb port that was furthest from my screen solved the problem. It works great now...I would only echo comments about the gain not going high enough. Using condenser mics instead of my sm-57/58 took care of that problem.
Hopefully, knowledge about the USB issue will save some other people time and frustration.
False advertising -do not buy this item [Posted on 2008-04-06]
I purchased this for my son for Christmas 2007. The box was missing two software programs, GT Player Express and Pro Sessions. The box had a sticker on the outside indicating that these were included. The manufacturer must have decided to stop giving these away. Amazon still lists GT Player Express as included. We requested a replacement in January and received an identical package (in March!!) with the same problem. We've returned both orders and had to hassle Amazon for our refund.
Not worth the trouble [Posted on 2008-07-24]
Very disappointed with this one. I own the Firewire Solo, but needed something as a DJ interface with the ability to cue songs. Downloaded the latest driver from their site to go along with my Intel Mac (Leopard) and experienced all sorts of issues. Scrapped that driver and decided to go with the one in the box which didn't even read the preamp correctly and set it up as a 0 in/2 out. Scrapped that driver and downloaded the driver that was one version earlier than the latest, just to see. More problems. If you're not going to build something that actually works, just don't put it out until you've got it fixed. This will make it hard for me to trust M-Audio with anything else for the future.
Hands down the worst device for recording [Posted on 2008-08-12]
At first glance I thought this was the perfect solution for my Mac Pro -- a nice little USB recording interface with SPDIF in/out and simple interface. I was completely wrong.
The drivers for this device are the worst I have ever had the displeasure to install. Under OS X 10.5.4 the SPDIF in simply does not work AT ALL. No config options are available to any software program or even at the OS level. M-Audio forums are flooded with issues and the device simply doesn't work as advertised.
M-Audio, shame on you for releasing such a crappy product and ignoring your users.
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