Multiple io

[Shaneward]

I'm not sure if it's doable, as there maybe clocking issues but...would it be possible to allow more than one device for input/output on the main screen and within the program? The thought on this is, let's say I have a usb mixer and a usb interface.  Being able to use both would allow more inputs at once, without having to purchase a new interface.

[Dingo]

If you are on macOS you can create an Aggregate device which will combine one, two or more interfaces into one entity.
I do not believe this is possible on Win, but believe it is possible in Linux but that's outside of my scope.

[Shaneward]

If you are on macOS you can create an Aggregate device which will combine one, two or more interfaces into one entity.
I do not believe this is possible on Win, but believe it is possible in Linux but that's outside of my scope.

Excellent, I'm on Mac.  I'll create a mixbus aggregate. Thanks!

[deefedor]

If you are on macOS you can create an Aggregate device which will combine one, two or more interfaces into one entity.
I do not believe this is possible on Win, but believe it is possible in Linux but that's outside of my scope.

Excellent, I'm on Mac.  I'll create a mixbus aggregate. Thanks!

On Windows, you can use ASIO4ALL to aggregate devices.  I’ve done it in other DAW’s but not MB but I don’t see why it would not work.  Be aware that that it is highly advisable to have one of the devices be the master clock for the others or audio sync may become an issue.

[Scardanelli]

I'm on a Mac and can successfully run 2 x Metric Halo ULN-2 (Firewire ) and an Audient ID14 (USB) all together in aggregate should I so wish.

Generally I'm using the 2 ULNs with their ADAT inputs giving me 16 in/outs, 4 mic pres and 2 x spdif in/outs. But I'm about to upgrade to the 3D card which will give me 3 x ADAT ins/outs on the one ULN so aggregate won't be necessary. But it works very well, and easy in Mixbus to route - just be sure to use one as master clock, and if the second unit has word clock in, clock it that way if possible.

[PBuryk]

I've used (2) M-Audio Delta 1010 PCI interfaces with Mixbus, running on AVLinux in the past.

Cheers!
Patrick

[Shaneward]

Thanks for the tips! I've got my eye on a soundcraft 12 mtk which would be a lot of fun! Just wanted to see how easy it was. I may rent a second usb something and run a test. Agreed on clocking when possible! That was another thing that was crossing my mind. I would not split signals between the devices. Ex a drum kit miced up, I'd keep everything in one device

[deefedor]

Two Delta 1010 PCI and a Mackie Onyx 1640 w/ FireWire card using ASIO4ALL. No issues except that I can’t slave the Mackie to the Delta’s. I’ve never had to do 32 simultaneous though... probably never will!

[Dingo]

@deefedor - @PBuryk thanks for clarifying the WIN and Linux side of things.

[KevinTheDrummer]

I'm very happy to read that two Delta 1010 units work together on Linux. I'm trying to get that to work myself, and haven't figured it out yet. I'm hoping that this is simpler than when this http://www.jrigg.co.uk/linuxaudio/ice1712multi.html was written back in 2005.

Only one Delta 1010 seems to be recognized. At the startup of Mixbus32C-6.2.270 I see these lines, in this order, but trimmed of some non JACK lines.

JACK command line will be: /usr/bin/jackd -t 200 -p 2048 -R -T -d alsa -n 2 -r 48000 -p 1024 -I 35 -O 35 -d hw:M1010,0 -X raw

It doesn't look to me that my JACK command line is suitable for two cards, given that it references only the one.

Acquire audio card Audio0
creating alsa driver ... hw:M1010,0|hw:M1010,0|1024|2|48000|0|0|nomon|swmeter|-|32bit

scan: added port hw:0,0,0 in-hw-0-0-0-M-Audio-Delta-1010-MIDI
scan: added port hw:0,0,0 out-hw-0-0-0-M-Audio-Delta-1010-MIDI
scan: added port hw:1,0,0 in-hw-1-0-0-M-Audio-Delta-1010-MIDI
scan: added port hw:1,0,0 out-hw-1-0-0-M-Audio-Delta-1010-MIDI
scan: opened port hw:0,0,0 in-hw-0-0-0-M-Audio-Delta-1010-MIDI
scan: opened port hw:0,0,0 out-hw-0-0-0-M-Audio-Delta-1010-MIDI
scan: opened port hw:1,0,0 in-hw-1-0-0-M-Audio-Delta-1010-MIDI
scan: opened port hw:1,0,0 out-hw-1-0-0-M-Audio-Delta-1010-MIDI

What say you Delta 1010 fans & users?

Thanks much...