Terry_42, post: 28015, member: 1843 wrote: Currently there seems to be a lot of problems going on with USB 3.0 and DJ controllers, especially with Windows drivers and even with many modern controllers.
I tried to compile a list which work and which do not, but it is nearly impossible, because you also get a lot of different reports about the same controller…. so the best thing it prolly to simply grab your laptop and go to a DJ store and try some controllers on it or use a internet retailer that offers money back if it does not work for you.
Terry’s spot on here. There is a fairly wide problem with audio cards via USB3.0 and despite being ‘backwards compatible’ there is quite a difference between the two standards. This affects all OS including Mac OS. There has been extensive investigations by the NI Traktor Forum members to find workarounds, some include uninstalling USB3.0 drivers and forcing USB2.0 drivers to be installed for the ports as well already mentioned using a powered USB2.0 hub. Some work, some don’t but the general picture seems to be it’s the group behind USB3.0 who are responsible as opposed to the manufacturers of soundcards (NI for example) as the suggestion is there is an inherent stumbling block with audio via USB3.0. I’m not sure about this myself, but hey I’m no expert. A solution must be found as more and more laptops/PCs coming to market will be USB3.0 only.
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