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Digidesign Audio Drivers for Windows XP

Version 7.0 for Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools LE Hardware on Windows XP

December 20, 2005

Combined Standalone Installer for Digidesign Hardware Without Pro Tools

Owners of Pro Tools HD 7 or Pro Tools LE 7 software can install the Digidesign ASIO Driver and Digidesign WaveDriver as an option during Pro Tools installation, using the box in the installer dialogue that is already checked by default. There is no need for Pro Tools 7 users to download the Standalone Digidesign Audio Drivers from this page.

Digidesign ASIO Driver & Digidesign WaveDriver

Digidesign ASIO Driver

The Digidesign ASIO Driver is a single-client, multichannel sound driver that allows third-party audio programs that support the ASIO Driver standard to record and play back through the following Digidesign hardware:

• Pro Tools|HD audio interfaces
• Digi 002
• Digi 002 Rack
• Mbox 2
• Mbox

Full-duplex playback of 24- and 16-bit audio are supported at sample rates up to 48 kHz, depending on your Digidesign hardware and ASIO client application.

The Digidesign ASIO Driver provides the following numbers of input and output channels:

• Up to 8 channels of input and output with Pro Tools|HD systems
• Up to 18 channels of input and output with Digi 002 and Digi 002 Rack
• Up to 4 channels of input and 2 channels of output with Mbox 2
• Up to 2 channels of input and output with Mbox

The ASIO Driver is not multi-client. Only one application at a time can use the ASIO Driver. Be sure to disable the Windows system sounds. It is also recommended that you use a separate sound card for games or other general work.

The ASIO Driver cannot be used if another application on the system is sending audio to Digidesign hardware through the Digidesign Wavedriver. If your system has both the Wavedriver and ASIO Driver installed be sure to disable Windows system sounds. It is also recommended that you use a separate sound card for games or other general work.

For more information, see the following document included with the download:

The following programs have been tested with the Digidesign ASIO Driver v7.0:

• Pro Tools Ignition Pack
• Applied Acoustics Lounge Lizard v2
• Propellerhead Reason 3.04
• Live 4.1x
• Cubase SX3
• Sonic Foundry Acid Pro 5.x
• Steinberg Wavelab 4.x

Digidesign ASIO Driver Q & A

Q: Is there a Mac OS X version of the Digidesign ASIO Driver?
A: No. The Digidesign Core Audio Driver is used on Mac OS X. Also, in a joint collaboration with Propellerhead Software, Digidesign has added Rewire 2 support with all Pro Tools 6.1 and higher systems for Mac OS X and Windows XP.

Q: With the ASIO Driver, will it be possible to use non-Digidesign hardware (such as MOTU or RME cards) with Pro Tools software?
A: No. The ASIO Driver can only be used in configurations with Digidesign hardware and software programs that support the ASIO standard.

The Digidesign WaveDriver is a single-client, multichannel sound driver that allows third-party audio programs that support the WaveDriver MME (Multimedia Extensions) standard to play back through the following Digidesign hardware:

• Pro Tools|HD audio interfaces
• Digi 002
• Digi 002 Rack
• Mbox 2
• Mbox

Playback of 24- and 16-bit audio are supported at sample rates up to 48 kHz, depending on your Digidesign hardware and WaveDriver client application.

The Digidesign WaveDriver provides 2 channels of output on all systems.

WaveDriver is not multi-client. Only one application at a time can use the WaveDriver. Be sure to disable the Windows system sounds. It is also recommended that you use a separate sound card for games or other general work. For third-party software synthesizers and samplers, or for any applications requiring full duplex input and output use the Digidesign ASIO Driver (refer to the included ASIO Driver Usage Guide).

For more information, see the following document included with the download:

The following programs have been tested with the Digidesign WaveDriver v7.0:

• WaveDriver
• Sonic Foundry CD Architect 7.x
• Sonic Foundry SoundForge 8.x
• Windows MediaPlayer 9
• Quicktime 6.5.2

Download Installer & Documentation

For the following Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools LE hardware on Windows XP without any version of Pro Tools Installed :

• Pro Tools|HD audio interfaces
• Digi 002
• Digi 002 Rack
• Mbox 2
• Mbox

Combined Standalone Installer for Digidesign ASIO Driver and Digidesign WaveDriver

12.2 MB Windows ZIP (.zip) format file

Windows ZIP (.zip) format downloads should be downloaded to your local hard drive by choosing «Save to Disk», then expanded. Windows XP has the un-zip capability built into the XP operating system. After saving to your Desktop in Windows XP, right-click on the file and choose «Open».If you experience download or decoding problems, see the Download Help FAQ

DIGIDESIGN, AVID and PRO TOOLS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Digidesign and/or Avid Technology, Inc. ASIO is a trademark of Steinberg Soft und Hardware GmbH. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Pro Pro Tools LE 6.4 for Windows XP and Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther)

Free update for Pro Tools LE v6 owners. Installs on Windows XP or Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther) only. For more information, see the download pages. Pro Tools LE 6.2.2 or higher required to use Mbox on Mac OS X 10.3 Panther or Power Mac G5 models.

Pro Tools LE 6.1.x to 6.1.2 Updater for Mac OS X 10.2 (Jaguar)

Free update for Pro Tools LE 6.1 Mac OS X owners. Updates previous installation of Pro Tools LE 6.1 or 6.1.1 on Mac OS X 10.2 (Jaguar) only. If using Mac OS 10.3 (Panther), you should update directly to Pro Tools LE 6.4 instead. Pro Tools LE 6.1.2 will not work on Panther or on Power Mac G5 computers.

Pro Pro Tools LE 6.1 to 6.1.1 Updater for Windows XP

Free update for Pro Tools LE 6.1 owners. Updates previous installation of Pro Tools LE 6.1 on Windows XP.

Users with 6.1 can skip 6.1.1 and update directly to Pro Tools LE 6.4 above.

Pro Pro Tools LE 6.0.x to 6.1 Updater for Mac OS X

Free update for Pro Tools LE 6.0 Mac OS X owners. Updates previous installation of Pro Tools LE 6.0 or 6.0.1 on Mac OS X only.

Pro Tools LE 5.3.3 for Pro Tools Mbox Systems on Windows XP

Free Windows XP Mbox software for all Pro Tools Mbox owners with Pro Tools LE 5.2 for Mac OS 9. (Pro Tools LE 5.2 authorization required) For more information, see the Pro Tools LE 5.3.3 for Mbox on Windows XP Updates page

OS X Application

Mbox Firmware Updater Rev 20 (OS X application)

Mac Bin-Hex (.hqx) file, requires Stuffit Expander 5.1.2 or higher (included with Mac OS X).

This installs the exact same Firmware Rev 20 as the OS 9 application below, but will run when booted in OS X.

What is Included in This Download?

• Mbox Updater OSX.rev20
• Mbox Firmware rev20 Read Me.rtf

What Does This File Do?

This software will update your Mbox firmware to version 20, required for OS X. In most cases, your Mbox will have firmware 20 already, in which case the Firmware update will report that no changes have been made.

How Do I Use It?

1. Pro Tools LE 6.0 or 6.0.1 must be already installed in order for the driver to recognize the Mbox.
2. Quit the Pro Tools application if it is open.
3. Download Mbox Firmware Updater Rev 20 from the link above.
4. If the file does not automatically expand when downloaded, expand it using Aladdin Expander.
5. Plug the Mbox into your computer’s USB port.
6. Double-Click the application: Mbox Updater OSX.rev20
7. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Note: Apple System Profiler in OS X will not identify the Firmware version installed on your Mbox. If you are having difficulty getting your Mbox recognized with Pro Tools LE 6 in OS X, and you do not have OS 9 to run the Firmware updater below, use this version in OS X to update your Mbox firmware.

OS 9 Application

Mbox Firmware Updater Rev 20 (OS 9 Application)

Mac Bin-Hex (.hqx) file, requires Stuffit Expander 5.1.2 or higher

What is Included in This Download?

• MboxFirmwareUpdaterRev20
• Mbox Firmware Rev 20 Read Me

Who Should Use This?

How To Identify Your Mbox Firmware Version

1. Plug the Mbox USB cable to your computer’s USB port.
2. Open Apple System Profiler from your Apple Menu.
3. Choose the tab that says Devices and Volumes.
4. Click open the arrow next to Mbox on USB 0 or USB 1.
5. Look for the Release number, which indicates the firmware version.
6. If it says 0.2, then it is already Mbox firmware rev 20.
7. If it says 0.1.6, 0.1.8, or 0.1.9 then it can be updated with this downloadable Mbox Firmware Updater Rev 20.

What Does This File Do?

This software will update your Mbox firmware to version 20.

This Firmware Version Resolves the Following Issues:

Fixes a problem with S/PDIF transfers from Mbox S/PDIF output to older S/PDIF devices at 48 kHz that could not lock to the S/PDIF clock from Mbox.

Alleviates some cases where Mbox is not seen on the USB bus when plugged in or the computer is booted (USB light on Mbox fails to light).

The input select lights on Channel 1 & 2 sometimes bounce around when selecting the input select switch.

How Do I Use It?

1. Pro Tools LE 5.2 or 5.2.1 must be already installed in order for the driver to recognize the Mbox.
2. Quit the Pro Tools application if it is open.
3. Download Mbox Firmware Updater Rev 20 from the link above.
4. If the file does not automatically expand when downloaded, expand it using Aladdin Expander.
5. Plug the Mbox into your computer’s USB port.
6. Double-Click the application: MBoxFirmwareUpdater.rev20
7. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Pro Tools 5.2.1 LE Update for Pro Tools Mbox Systems on Mac OS 9

From Pro Tools LE 5.2 (Mbox)

5.2.1 LE Software System Requirements

• Mbox with Pro Tools LE 5.2

Pro Tools LE 5.2.1 also fixes the following three DigiStudio related issues in Pro Tools LE 5.2 for MBox:

Digidesign Mbox USB Driver Update v.1.0.1 For Pro Tools LE (Mac) v.5.2 & 5.2.1

Note: Neither the Pro Tools LE 5.2 CD that originally shipped with Mbox or the download of Pro Tools LE (Mac) v.5.2.1 available at www.DigiProNet.com include this updated USB Driver. This driver will be included with the next revision of Pro Tools LE v5.2.1 CDs included with retail Mbox packages.

What’s Fixed with USB Driver v1.0.1?

The USB Driver Update fixes a problem that could result in corrupted audio recordings. Typically, the recorded audio would contain clicks and pops after long periods of recording time. Digidesign recommends that all Mbox users replace their «Digidesign USB Driver» version 1.0 (located in the System Folder /Extensions Folder) with this version 1.0.1 driver.

Who Should Use this Update?

What’s Included in this Download?

• Digidesign USB Driver (version 1.0.1)
• USB Driver 1.0.1 Read Me.pdf (with the text from this page)

Updating the Digidesign USB Driver for Mbox

1. Download the Digidesign USB Driver version 1.0.1 from the link above
2. If the download does not automatically expand, use Stuffit Expander version 5.1.2 or higher to expand. The expanded folder will be named «Digidesign USB Driver v1.0.1».
3. Quit Pro Tools LE or any other audio application currently accessing Mbox.
4. Unplug the USB cable from Mbox
5. Place the new Digidesign USB Driver v1.0.1 in the Extensions Folder inside the System Folder.
6. Click «OK» when prompted to replace the current file. (it is not necessary to restart your computer)
7. Reconnect the USB cable to Mbox.
8. Once the «USB» LED on the front of the unit is lit, re-launch Pro Tools and continue working. If the USB LED does not light, unplug and then replug the USB cable back into the computer.

CollabInfoFix , drag-and-drop utility application. Mac Bin-Hex (.hqx) file, requires Stuffit Expander 5.1.2 or higher.

When a session is created and/or last saved in Pro Tools LE 5.2 for Mbox, it can fail to open in Pro Tools TDM 5.2 with the following error dialog: «Could not complete the Open Session command because: unexpected end of stream encountered while trans-lating Collaboration Information». This problem only occurs in Pro Tools TDM 5.2 and only if the session was never saved in Pro Tools 5.2 LE while connected to DigiStudio.

This has been fixed in Pro Tools LE 5.2.1:

If you are using Pro Tools 5.2 TDM and have a session that exhibits this problem, you can repair that session using the utility application «CollabInfoFix» included in this download. Once the session has been repaired you will be able to open it in Pro Tools 5.2 TDM.

What is Included in This Download?

• CollabInfoFix application/utility
• CollabInfoFix ReadMe with Instructions

If you experience download or decoding problems, see the Download Help FAQ

These Mac downloads require Stuffit Expander 5.1.2 or higher

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