I scanned the previous post on this topic and got lost in the jungle ...
I really use some one to read and advise. I have had a d8b for about 20+ years that uses a Fostex (ADAT) D2424 to record to. Never had any complaint. All the functions from the d8b except the jog wheel worked across both devices.
You press "record" on d8b and it enables on the D2424.
You press "forward", "rewind" "play" on d8b and D2424 follows the commands
You press same buttons on the D2424 and d8b follows
->Fast forward to 2008
I setup a ADAT patch bay
Windows XP pc that had a MOTU 2408 ADAT to Firewire card (That also handled MIDI)
Installed Sonar 4 (was recommended at time)
I would patch the D2424 to the PC Would push play on the d8b and record to pc from the D2424
Then I could use Sonar 4 and could edit the wave file.
The d8b buttons worked as long as D2424 was on
->Fast forward to today
I am trying to setup a PC to record straight to it from the d8b, but the d8b does not send commands the pc understands UNLESS I have the D2424 turned on. Seems the MIDI out on the D2424 is what causes the PC to take action. I can push play on the PC (Sonar is master) and the d8b clock does follow with the D2424 turned off I just can't push play on d8b and PC engages
I read a lot of conversation about the "unavailable" PROBOX in past threads. Was that what this gizmo did? I really like the d8b and just want to use the PC to record to it using some of the controls on it.
I am using RME Digiface to go from ADAT to USB (which works great) and CME U6MIDI Pro - 6 port MIDI Interface (for MIDI routing - which works great). If I set the PC Sonar as the master, I can record back and forth. Just wish the basic buttons on the d8b would work.
Thanks