running multiple usb interfaces

[ryan summit]

hey guys
i just bought an alesis io4
for $50 it seems to be a big winner
its the only one i found that gives us 4 in/4 out usb
so it works great
we all have our own tracks in the DAW
my question
cause we always want more...moar...morrrrr
is can i run 2 interfaces at once
one into each usb
some things ive read say there are special drivers that can make it work

so besides getting a multi$$$$ firewire
has anyone done this
and is it possible
most of the google searches come up advertisements

while were at it
i cant get reaper to work with mavericks
im gonna bump a thread discussing that as well
the io4 seems to work with audacity
cubase that came with it is giving us issues

[Disarm D'arcy]

If you're on a Mac platform it's super easy. Look into how to aggregate devices using the audio midi utility.

[ryan summit]

darcy you rule for giving me hope
i hate to ask for more
but can you point me in a direction of some sort
the audio midi utility for example
should that be in the DAW
or where do i look for it

[Disarm D'arcy]

Applications folder > utilities > audio midi setup

Here's a detailed how to from Apple: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3956

Hope that helps

[ryan summit]

[edit]just saw your new post

ahah
just found it thanks again
i guess im gonna start here
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3956
and here
http://lifehacker.com/5933282/how-to-ag ... ts-in-os-x

question is though
you said you use logic
and the mac page suggests logic
should this work with any recording software?

[Disarm D'arcy]

Yeah it should work with any DAW software, it's the Mac system that actually makes the work, not the daw itself

[rfurtkamp]

For those looking at this thread and using Windows, ASIO4ALL will allow chaining of devices in most cases.

It may require tweaking but I have several chained on mine for a theoretical max of 28 tracks at a time (I don't even have two of the devices plugged in normally, but I tried for S&G when I got the new PC and it worked). Normally I "only" have 24.

[npfrs]

I have 3 devices running on my Mac - MOTU Ultralite, iConnectivity MIDI4+, and Alen & Heat XONE:4D - works like a charm!

[John]

[edit]just saw your new post

ahah
just found it thanks again
i guess im gonna start here
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3956
and here
http://lifehacker.com/5933282/how-to-ag ... ts-in-os-x

question is though
you said you use logic
and the mac page suggests logic
should this work with any recording software?

How's that coming? I'll be up Friday, would be sick if we can go full retard.

[kbit]

If you ever want to go the firewire route I got a 6in/10out I can hook you up with on the cheaps

/imadick