MOTU driver support?

[joelg]

Hi,

I'm looking around at a new interface and I'm wondering everyones opinion on MOTU's driver support? I want an interface with USB/Firewire and ADAT In/Out, and the 896mk3 looks nice for the price.

Thanks!
Joel

[joelg]

*BUMP*

Anyone have a general opionion on MOTU drivers? Quality, regular updates, long term support of devices??

Joel

[NazRat]

Long term support - probably the best. I believe the current version of the drivers still supports the original 828. My 828mkII is 8+ years supported. Regular updates and features have been added, i.e. OSC support for CueMix FX, Spectral Analysis, Tuner, etc. - of course YMMV. I'm primarily a Mac user, but haven't had any issues when on a PC. Some have reported firewire chipset issues with PCs, but that effects all brands.

[joelg]

Thanks for the reply! I know the firewire chipset issues all too well, and have TI based adapters already for my M-Audio gear.

Time to start saving up I guess. I like the option of Firewre and USB in the 896mk3, never hurts to have options.

Joel

[Agent of Random]

windows driver support is actually decent...you may see a lot of complaints online, but fyi many of these are people who don't what they are doing totally misdiagnosing other PC problems.

[joelg]

Yes, for some reason people don't read through FAQ's and big bold stickies at the top of forums. And it seems all to easy to blame the driver for everything.

Joel