New MB Pro M2 Max- can't get MIDI Express XT to work.
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New MB Pro M2 Max- can't get MIDI Express XT to work.
M2 MAX
64 GB
Ventura 13.4
Downloaded and installed MOTU MIDI software a couple of times, trashed prefs.
Shows up in the System Report, but Audio-MIDI setup just doesn't "see' it.
Suggestions?
Thanks
64 GB
Ventura 13.4
Downloaded and installed MOTU MIDI software a couple of times, trashed prefs.
Shows up in the System Report, but Audio-MIDI setup just doesn't "see' it.
Suggestions?
Thanks
MOTU user since Performer™ 1.22 on 128k floppy
DP 11.23
MacBook Pro 14” 2023 M2 max 12 core
64 Gb RAM
4TB SSD
OS 14.0 Sonoma
UAD Apollo 8
828 mk3 Hybrid
MIDI Express XT
DP 11.23
MacBook Pro 14” 2023 M2 max 12 core
64 Gb RAM
4TB SSD
OS 14.0 Sonoma
UAD Apollo 8
828 mk3 Hybrid
MIDI Express XT
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Re: New MB Pro M2 Max- can't get MIDI Express XT to work.
Stumped. I am using same interface on my M1 Max Mac Studio with no issues. You got past the security prompts from the OS to install the extensions required for the MOTU MIDI driver I assume?SMS wrote:M2 MAX
64 GB
Ventura 13.4
Downloaded and installed MOTU MIDI software a couple of times, trashed prefs.
Shows up in the System Report, but Audio-MIDI setup just doesn't "see' it.
Suggestions?
Thanks
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Re: New MB Pro M2 Max- can't get MIDI Express XT to work.
Hi. I have an M2 Mini Pro and was having the same problem. I had to download the latest driver from Yamaha for my P250 piano and then connected my piano via USB.
It just about makes my MIDI Express dead in the water.
That’s how I fixed mine.
Good Luck!!
Morry
It just about makes my MIDI Express dead in the water.
That’s how I fixed mine.
Good Luck!!
Morry
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Re: New MB Pro M2 Max- can't get MIDI Express XT to work.
Tech support got me sorted out.
MOTU user since Performer™ 1.22 on 128k floppy
DP 11.23
MacBook Pro 14” 2023 M2 max 12 core
64 Gb RAM
4TB SSD
OS 14.0 Sonoma
UAD Apollo 8
828 mk3 Hybrid
MIDI Express XT
DP 11.23
MacBook Pro 14” 2023 M2 max 12 core
64 Gb RAM
4TB SSD
OS 14.0 Sonoma
UAD Apollo 8
828 mk3 Hybrid
MIDI Express XT
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Re: New MB Pro M2 Max- can't get MIDI Express XT to work.
What was the solution? It might help others who have the same issue.SMS wrote:Tech support got me sorted out.
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Re: New MB Pro M2 Max- can't get MIDI Express XT to work.
yes please - what was the solution from tech support?
Eric
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Re: New MB Pro M2 Max- can't get MIDI Express XT to work.
Yes, I have. M2 Studio, and NOTHING HAS FIXED THE USB CONNECTION TO THE XT!!! Reset extensions database, reinstalled drivers, plugged directly into Studio USB....zero....
Anyone else running a M2 Studio with a MIDI Express XT????
Anyone else running a M2 Studio with a MIDI Express XT????
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Re: New MB Pro M2 Max- can't get MIDI Express XT to work.
This topic really reminds me again about my frustration when people come back to a topic and say they got a problem resolved but forget to share the solution with the community.
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- monkey man
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Re: New MB Pro M2 Max- can't get MIDI Express XT to work.
Preach Brother James!
I feel exactly the same way mate. Sooo frustrating!
I haven't done the AS upgrade yet but run 2 of those units so this really matters to me.
I feel exactly the same way mate. Sooo frustrating!

I haven't done the AS upgrade yet but run 2 of those units so this really matters to me.
Mac 2012 12C Cheese Grater, OSX 10.13.6
MOTU DP8.07, MachFive 3.2.1, MIDI Express XT, 24I/O
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- waterstrum
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Re: New MB Pro M2 Max- can't get MIDI Express XT to work.
I also have a MIDI Express and am considering the switch to AS.
I'm finding it odd the the OP returned to say that tech support had solved the problem, but then offered no explanation of the solution.
With just a few more keystrokes he/she could have provided insight to all of us.
Frustrating indeed!
I'm finding it odd the the OP returned to say that tech support had solved the problem, but then offered no explanation of the solution.
With just a few more keystrokes he/she could have provided insight to all of us.
Frustrating indeed!
All is well
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Re: New MB Pro M2 Max- can't get MIDI Express XT to work.
I may take a look at their profile and see if I can't send a message or email asking them to come back here and share the solution with the rest of us. That's one of the main reasons for the existence of this board!waterstrum wrote: ↑Mon Aug 28, 2023 2:36 amI'm finding it odd the the OP returned to say that tech support had solved the problem, but then offered no explanation of the solution.
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Re: New MB Pro M2 Max- can't get MIDI Express XT to work.
Indeed brother!
Do it James, if you can find a spare moment.
We'll definitely appreciate it.
Do it James, if you can find a spare moment.
We'll definitely appreciate it.
Mac 2012 12C Cheese Grater, OSX 10.13.6
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Re: New MB Pro M2 Max- can't get MIDI Express XT to work.
Fixed!!!!! Finally!!!
An old Roland .kext driver in the system was ••••ing things up….
If you are having problems I would suggest removing to the desktop all drivers, see if it fixes the prob, and reinstall until the booger shows up…
Mine was
file:///var/mobile/Library/SMS/Attachments/00/00/8EF107E3-B0F3-446B-A217-0AC821D9B764/RDUSB017CDev.kext.zip
That chopped off the midiexpress xt from the system…
Thanks to Travis at Motu!!!!
An old Roland .kext driver in the system was ••••ing things up….
If you are having problems I would suggest removing to the desktop all drivers, see if it fixes the prob, and reinstall until the booger shows up…
Mine was
file:///var/mobile/Library/SMS/Attachments/00/00/8EF107E3-B0F3-446B-A217-0AC821D9B764/RDUSB017CDev.kext.zip
That chopped off the midiexpress xt from the system…
Thanks to Travis at Motu!!!!
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Re: New MB Pro M2 Max- can't get MIDI Express XT to work.
Let's hear it for Travis!
That offending .kxt was sent as an attachment to a text.
That offending .kxt was sent as an attachment to a text.
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Re: New MB Pro M2 Max- can't get MIDI Express XT to work.
Travis helped me a few times when setting up my new Mac Studio. Thank you Travis!
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