Subject:ACID/ProTools Problem

Posted by: spinweb

Date:5/29/2006 8:45:33 AM

I see and select the Digidesign ASIO driver in ACID and it crashed my machine!

Then, just on a whim, I submitted the error to mother Microsoft. The thing sent me to PACE Anti-Piracy and told me to install their drivers! wtf?

After what seems like a nightmare, I loaded ProTools on a dedicated audio machine. Clickin on PT icon on the desktop is crashing the machine. Unreal. This has been the biggest waste of time I've even engaged in....

Yes. I followed all the gurus on the PT board and bought the EXACT machine they recommended and have had NOTHING but trouble with it. Now, I'm just trying to use the $*#$& thing as a sound card for ACID and I can't even seem to do that.

sigh.

Thoughts?

Rick

Subject:RE: ACID/ProTools Problem

Reply by: Iacobus

Date:5/30/2006 1:11:52 PM

I'm not much help here. Are you saying that even on a dedicated DAW that they recommended you can't even get ProTools itself to run?

Which interface is it?

Iacobus

Subject:RE: ACID/ProTools Problem

Reply by: Davetheonemendez

Date:5/30/2006 3:45:37 PM

You should have digidesigns wavedriver installed. That is the driver you must use for all of your applications outside of pro tools. You can also use rail jon roguts software, digi mme helper; you can add programs to it for use with digidesigns wavedriver.

The wavedriver is supposed to be installed along with the asio drivers when installing pro tools le. You cannot have two programs opened and in use at the same time with digidesigns wave driver.

Pro Tools LE 7 and Reason 3 rewired worked without a hitch for me with the 002r and digidesigns asio driver. Pro Tools 7 LE also allows you to import rex and acid files that will stretch to any tempo set in pro tools.
I used to have PTLE 7 as my main DAW, I didn't like the pricing schemes for their products but honestly; their stuff works solid on the pc platform and I had a custom built pc three years ago (it wasn't built for pro tools) with off the shelf parts that worked just fine with PTLE 7, Acid, Cubase, Nuendo etc...

Acid Pro 6.0 as well as 5.0 with virtual instruments isn't working well for me. Emulator X 1.52 and Zero-g's nostalgia start out fine but then suddenly I lose audio and midi and simply can't use acid as a daw at that point. Vegas should be the DAW with Acid re-wired and vst capability. Just my thoughts.

Subject:RE: ACID/ProTools Problem

Reply by: spinweb

Date:5/31/2006 6:27:27 AM

Thanks for the help, y'all. So far it looks like the problem may have to do with USB on the PC. For goodness sakes, it has built in USB ports, but I don't think they are working! I took the iLok thing out and put it in another USB port on my laptop USB hub and it lit up fine. I tried to do this earlier, but not in the hub, via the USB ports IN the laptop and just had some problem.

Thus, if USB isn't set up, or whatever the problem, ProTools can't read the dongle (yes, this is a word having to do with this crazy anti-piracy regimen) and thinks I have pirated software, or can't verify otherwise.

I was, happily, able to use the digidesign ASIO drivers in ACID 6 on this machine and hit record... no problems. Didn't actually set up a mic, but no crashes n stuff.

Rick

Subject:RE: ACID/ProTools Problem

Reply by: jaydeeee

Date:5/31/2006 2:40:55 PM

Ya know, dongles NEED to go the way of the dodo. I've about had it with them. Personally i think it's the primary reason most purchase the software but use a hacked version. There's got to be a better way.

Anyway, for onboard usb issues, first look for any mobo usb updates, and verify the onboard USB ports are even hooked up properly.
Then if no joy, try and see if your motherboard has a setting for older usb 1.1, or usb 2 - you may find you have to set it for 1.1 onboard (if possible)...losing usb 2.0 func.

Or if all else fails - you purchased the prog, so you might look at getting a hacked version of problem apps (...and maybe LET THEM KNOW WHY you might have to use that).
Maybe that will get these people fired up into heading for a better route to anti-piracy. It's getting ridiculous with these usb keys.

I'd love to hear a list of anti-piracy ideas from others here, something that might work better than the dongle route.

Subject:RE: ACID/ProTools Problem

Reply by: randygo

Date:5/31/2006 3:03:15 PM

As for USB ports, you might consider buying a multiport USB PCI card from a reputable vendor. Often the built-in USB ports are a little substandard.

Cheers,

Randy

Subject:RE: ACID/ProTools Problem

Reply by: jaydeeee

Date:5/31/2006 5:36:03 PM

Sure, if this is just a mess around music maker thing, just get a better usb card.

Ya know I just want to add that when we're talking setting up a professional DAW, adding USB cards isn't as applicable or easy as that. Today's new mobo's have expanded features but limited PCI slots, and just slapping in ANY pci card additions can make for big decisions.
* Might be easier for those who have dated mobo's systems (more avail pci slots) but if you are up on the latest, these slots are precious now.
Eventually though, you'll all have to upgrade at some point.

If you got the space and resources, sure...slap in a new usb ctrlr (although I still find that unacceptable - get a better mobo).
But if you fall into the latter case, I'd be harping the mobo tech for any help (or get a proper mobo).

In either case, the dongle project should go bye-bye, it's time for a real answer to anti-piracy.