Hi all
Just joined the forum to ask this question. A few months ago I picked up an Ultralite Mk3 Hybrid, and began using it via USB on my ASUS N56J-N laptop running Windows 8.1 Home. While running a few VSTi's to synthesize MIDI in Cycling '74 Max/MSP 7, I was experiencing unacceptable audio dropouts and static.
Since this doubles as a work/all-around laptop I am currently unable to fully optimize the computer for USB audio. However I have heard good things about Windows 10 for USB AUdio and audio in general, and had not heard any issues for running the MOTU in Windows 10. So I backed everything up and did the update.
2 things happened. The first was that ASUS has no plans to write drivers for the trackpad on my laptop so scrolling was anoyingly disabled. The second thing was that when I plugged in the MOTU, there was no pop-up indicating the presence of a new hardware device. Uninstalling and re-installing the driver did not work. Opening CueMix (which had remained installed along with all my other applications), I got a window indicating there was no connected device. After about half an hour I gave up and (luckily effortlessly) reverted back to Windows 8. So I am still putting up with audio issues but everything works.
I want to know if anyone else experienced issues or has had any luck running the Ultralite Mk 3 Hybrid in Windows 10. I have another computer that I would setup on Windows 10 as a dedicated audio machine if I hear any encouraging news.
Thanks in advance
r
UltraLite MkIII Hybrid & Windows 10
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Re: UltraLite MkIII Hybrid & Windows 10
I have no issues in Windows 10 now, but I do recommend you read this post and follow the instructions there to uninstall and reinstall your drivers and software once in Windows 10. http://www.motunation.com/forum/viewtop ... 30#p514355
Windows 10 has much better WinRT/Wasapi audio subsystem, so it likely is worth doing the upgrade. But frankly, not having scroll on my trackpad would be the main reason for me not to upgrade!
There's no rush - it will be a free upgrade for another 10 months and 8.1 works fine.
Terry
Windows 10 has much better WinRT/Wasapi audio subsystem, so it likely is worth doing the upgrade. But frankly, not having scroll on my trackpad would be the main reason for me not to upgrade!

There's no rush - it will be a free upgrade for another 10 months and 8.1 works fine.
Terry
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MOTU 828 mk3 hybrid
DAWs & Live: MOTU Digital Performer 11.31 | Cantabile Performer 4
Keyboard Synths: Kawai K5000s, Korg Wavestation
Controllers: NI Komplete Kontrol S-88 Mk3 & S-49 Mk2; Maschine Mk3 & JAM;
Akai MPK249 & 225, Alesis QX49, Behringer BCF2000 & FCB1010
Rack Modules: Ensoniq ESQm, Yamaha TX81Z, Wavestation SR
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MOTU 828 mk3 hybrid
DAWs & Live: MOTU Digital Performer 11.31 | Cantabile Performer 4
Keyboard Synths: Kawai K5000s, Korg Wavestation
Controllers: NI Komplete Kontrol S-88 Mk3 & S-49 Mk2; Maschine Mk3 & JAM;
Akai MPK249 & 225, Alesis QX49, Behringer BCF2000 & FCB1010
Rack Modules: Ensoniq ESQm, Yamaha TX81Z, Wavestation SR
Tutorials: https://youtube.com/@CreatorsMediaTools
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Re: UltraLite MkIII Hybrid & Windows 10
The ASUS laptop i had was stolen. My new one has windows 10 and the MOTU and cuemix seem to work fine!
Another question- if I get a second ultralite hybrid mk3 can I use them together seemlessly in windows 10 via USB2?
Another question- if I get a second ultralite hybrid mk3 can I use them together seemlessly in windows 10 via USB2?