I just recently picked up a used MOTU 896HD off of a buddy of mine. This unit has been in a rack in a studio since purchased, so excellent condition. Being an awesome interface, I figured I would try Digital Performer 8 to see how well the two work together. Currently I use Presonus Studio One Pro.
I went to the MOTU website and downloaded the trial of DP8. When I click on the .exe file to install, I get a popup asking if it is OK to run this file. I click on yes and that is the end of it. Do not get any installation window or anything. When I check my System Processes and Running programs, there is nothing running.
I have tried downloading the file using Chrome and IE and no difference. The file size is 949MB, just like it shows on the MOTU website. I have tried running as Administrator and also have tried with my Anti-Virus software turned off, and I always get the same results. I have also called MOTU about this and they suggested trying to download in another browser (which I did) and to try installing by turning off my Anti-Virus software (also did this).
I would REALLY like to try DP8 and was wondering if anyone had any ideas. Have also tried installing after a reboot, to no avail. Here are some specs:
HP Pavilion M9340F
Quad Core
6GB RAM
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
Motu 896HD connected via FW
Thanks,
JayBirde
