NEW AlphaTrack Installer - WORKS WITH SIP ENABLED!!

YouTube · Post by **James Steele** » Mon Oct 24, 2016 8:12 pm

Okay... GOOD NEWS!! There is now a new installer (actually two installers: one for MacOS 10.6-10.8, and one for 10.9 and later) that will install an updated AlphaTrack driver and an updated 64-bit Digital Performer control surface bundle WITHOUT THE NEED TO DISABLE SIP!! This was done by the same developer who initially updated the DP control surface bundle. It took some work so he's charging $35. Please do not share the package with others after downloading, have them purchase their own. If we want to see continued maintenance on this so we can use our AlphaTracks long into the future, we want it to be worth his while.

Once you purchase the updated installers via PayPal, you'll receive an email with a link. I *enabled* SIP before installing and it worked just fine and AlphaTrack was working great after reboot.

Here's the link and some info from the page:

http://www.synclavier.com/AlphaTrackPlugin.html

A collaboration between Frontier Design Group and Synclavier Digital has created an updated version of the AlphaTrack Driver as well as the Control Surface Plug-in for Digital Performer®.

Version 1.4.1 of the AlphaTrack Driver now includes a signed kernel extension for use with Mac OS 10.9 or later. Two installers are provided, one for Mac OS 10-6 through 10-8 and one for Mac OS 10-9 and later. Each installer places all the required AlphaTrack Driver components on your computer and also installs the Digital Performer® Control Surface Plug-in.

Version 1.02 of the AlphaTrack Control Surface Plug-in for Digital Performer® is built for 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Digital Performer®, including Digital Performer® 8 and 9. It requires Mac OS X 10.6.8 ("Snow Leopard") or later.

We also have an updated driver and plug-in for the Frontier Design Group TranzPort wireless DAW control.

This new version of the AlphaTrack Driver and Control Surface Plug-in for Digital Performer® is available for purchase and download from our Paypal On-Line Store for a cost of US $35.00. A download link is provided in your order confirmation email.

Rick Cornish · Post by **Rick Cornish** » Mon Oct 24, 2016 8:20 pm

Fantastic......many thanks, James for making this happen!

[EDITED] Purchased. Downloaded. Installed. Re-enabled SIP. Working.

Killahurts · Post by **Killahurts** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 6:49 am

Last time I pulled out my Tranzport it didn't work anymore.. I think it sat too long with the batteries inside. I'm going to try it again now that there's a new driver for it, who knows?

Would still be better for me than anything on the iPad.

Babz · Post by **Babz** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 7:16 am

Killahurts wrote:Last time I pulled out my Tranzport it didn't work anymore.. I think it sat too long with the batteries inside. I'm going to try it again now that there's a new driver for it, who knows?

Would still be better for me than anything on the iPad.

Take a pencil eraser and rub it on the battery contacts. That should bring your Tranzport battery power back.

(If there is white stuff, clean that off with isopropyl alcohol and a q-tip first, then do the eraser trick.)

Best,
Babz

Killahurts · Post by **Killahurts** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 8:46 pm

Babz you're the best!

The pencil eraser trick worked! I had already cleaned the leakage off with alcohol some months ago, and the contacts appeared to be clean, but it still didn't power up. I just now rubbed the contacts (including the spring ends) with the eraser and voila! I really appreciate the tip. Now I'm going to see if I can get it to work!

YouTube · Post by **James Steele** » Wed Oct 26, 2016 11:37 am

In my initial post about the new installers I said I "disabled SIP" before installing. I meant I "ENABLED SIP" before installing. I edited my post. One of the main features of the new installer (besides that it actually runs on newer MacOS versions) is that SIP does not need to be disabled!

YouTube · Post by **James Steele** » Wed Oct 26, 2016 11:39 am

BTW, I scored a nearly mint AlphaTrack on eBay with the original box, etc. for $75! I have one, but these are no longer made and I couldn't resist getting a backup.

Robert Randolph · Post by **Robert Randolph** » Wed Oct 26, 2016 12:04 pm

So this works with the tranzport too? Has anyone tested it?

YouTube · Post by **James Steele** » Wed Oct 26, 2016 1:13 pm

Robert Randolph wrote:So this works with the tranzport too? Has anyone tested it?

There is a link to a different page to the updated TranzPort installer. If you go to the AlphaTrack page there is referred link. (It's also in the text I quoted.)

And yes, the TranzPort drivers work too. One user (in a different thread) reported that TranzPort is working with Sierra!

Martini Hill · Post by **Martini Hill** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 6:15 am

Yes, Tranzport now works in my El Cap with the new driver.

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primeevolutionary · Post by **primeevolutionary** » Wed Nov 02, 2016 6:30 am

Both my Transport and AlphaTrack seem to be working okay on DP 9.12 and OS X 10.11.6.

What were the issues?

Also, what's SIP? I may have disabled something last time we went through the Synclavier update, but, that was a little while ago.

vaikl · Post by **vaikl** » Wed Nov 09, 2016 2:20 pm

Had just found this wonderful thread, reanimated my little Tranzport (gathering dust in the corner) and tried the new driver - bingo, works like a charm in native mode with Live, with Cubase Mackie Control and in iTunes - all under macOS Sierra (10.12.1) on a MacMini (late 2012)!!!

Thanks folks!

YouTube · Post by **James Steele** » Wed Nov 09, 2016 9:45 pm

vaikl wrote:Had just found this wonderful thread, reanimated my little Tranzport (gathering dust in the corner) and tried the new driver - bingo, works like a charm in native mode with Live, with Cubase Mackie Control and in iTunes - all under macOS Sierra (10.12.1) on a MacMini (late 2012)!!!

Thanks folks!

You're welcome. Please spread the word about the AlphaTrack and TranzPort drivers as well as this site. Thanks!

YouTube · Post by **James Steele** » Thu Dec 01, 2016 9:54 pm

Just need to post an update for anyone who might be experiencing AlphaTrack becoming unresponsive with the latest installer from New England Digital. What was happening for me was during a project, if I'd click a new track, AlphaTrack wouldn't update the track name and it would seem to cease functioning unless I unpugged and re-plugged the USB cable connected to it. This seemed to kick in if the AlphaTrack "sat" for a while and wasn't used.

That got me to thinking... and I may have solved it... seems to be working so far.

Here's what to do:

Go to ~/Library/Application Support/AlphaTrack Assistants/
You'll see two files called "AlphaTrack Launcher" and "AlphaTrack Menu"
Do "Get Info" on those files and check "Prevent App Nap".

That seems to have solved it for me. Hope this helps someone.

2020digging · Post by **2020digging** » Fri Apr 14, 2017 3:32 am

James Steele wrote:Okay... GOOD NEWS!! There is now a new installer (actually two installers: one for MacOS 10.6-10.8, and one for 10.9 and later) that will install an updated AlphaTrack driver and an updated 64-bit Digital Performer control surface bundle WITHOUT THE NEED TO DISABLE SIP!! ....

Will this installer work with any DAW? I.e. I own an Alphatrack and have El Capitan and would like to use it but have not been able to with this OSX. Will the paid for installer correct this? I use Logic and Live
Thanks in advance

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