s/pdif help please

[somegeezer]

sortof.
What I mean is using two or more interfaces relies on them being the same type and/or from the same manufacturer.
As I say, I might be a bit out of the loop. Maybe windows just does aggregate devices now, but if not then you can't add a firepod to your setup, for example, or even a delta 1010 (keeping it pci).

I doubt the OP can use both of his interfaces as interfaces, but he certainly should be able to use the line6 as a standalone preamp feeding the tascam over spdif,

This is why I went with a firewire Firestudio Project. As it gives me expandability if I need it.
USB interfaces seem to have a lot of trouble, mainly in Windows, when trying to use more than one. Whether from the same family or not, or so it seems. Everytime I've sen people with more than one interface for many channels, it's always been firewire setups.
Then again, most people seem to only really be able to get about 16 or so tracks when using USB, and there are interfaces with USB that have that many inputs if you need them. Whereas I know Presonus, at least, with their firewire interfaces, can all be daisy chained into a max of 52 inputs.

 

[PRHunt]

Mmmmm...yeah, that would make sense, if you use the same brand, then it's doable (which is what I have with my rig).
I would never consider mixing different brands intentionally...I mean, if you were building a multi-channel rig, you would obviously go for the same brands/model.

I guess then the OP is SOL....?

I actually think the OP can get the hardware to work together, but it might be a bit kludgy.

First, he (or she - mustn't assume!) needs to make sure his drivers are working.

The Tascam needs to be the audio device from the perspective of the DAW, because it has S/PDIF input. This will be the audio device referenced by the DAW, and the OP can route inputs to tracks as required. One of the available inputs should be S/PDIF (2 channels), which should just appear as another input channel and will also be routed to a track.

Part B will require setting up the Line6 device using Standalone mode. (From a quick glance through the product advanced user manual, you can run a standalone program to control the ux2, as opposed the usual operation via a VST plugin in the DAW). Using the standalone application, you would configure the ux2 mixer to direct the device output to its S/PDIF out.

It is expected that the Tascam and the ux2 will need to operate at the same sample rate.

Otherwise, it should be as simple as that. I encourage the OP to download the advanced user manual if not already done, and study the sections on standalone operation and mixer signal routing. I found the manuals in about 10 seconds on the Line6 web site.

My disclaimers here are A) I do not have the OP's audio hardware, B) I don't use Windows, and C) I don't use ProTools But I think my reasoning is otherwise sound.

Paul

 

[Guitargodgt]

OP: Forget aggregate devices. This is so far from what you need. It was probably just for discussion but don't let it confuse your situation:

Facts about his situation:

1. Computer needs to see both interfaces, shouldn't really matter what the system audio goes to, your daw needs to see both interfaces as selectable options
2. The clock source on the Tascam has to be set to s/pdif, there shouldn't be any issue with the clock syncing to the UX2 (mine clocks just fine).
3. The tascam needs to be the device in use in whatever daw he is using.
4. I have no idea where you set the clock on the tascam, it will most likely be in the software you were talking about for the tascam. You shouldn't have to do anything with the ux2 other than run podfarm/gearbox when you are using it in order to send audio to the tascam.

 

[Guitargodgt]

Part B will require setting up the Line6 device using Standalone mode. (From a quick glance through the product advanced user manual, you can run a standalone program to control the ux2, as opposed the usual operation via a VST plugin in the DAW). Using the standalone application, you would configure the ux2 mixer to direct the device output to its S/PDIF out.

The toneport is usb buss powered only and requires gearbox/podfarm application in order for any audio to work. It has to be connected to a computer to work as it relies on software to produce sound (it's kind of a wierd device this way, the outputs don't work at all if podfarm/gearbox are not running).

However the digital out is always sending output data from outs 1&2 (OP will hopefully know, the toneport UX2 is a 2 in 4 out interface, outs 1 and 2 transmit wet data processed through gearbox/podfarm and outs 3&4 transmit dry data).

 

[PRHunt]

The toneport is usb buss powered only and requires gearbox/podfarm application in order for any audio to work. It has to be connected to a computer to work as it relies on software to produce sound

Yes, I realize that. The term "standalone", which is used in the ux2 product manual, seems a bit misleading. For many other devices, the term indicates the use of equipment without a connected PC.

Anyway, it's over to the OP to try stuff out...

Paul

 

[Guitargodgt]

For many other devices, the term indicates the use of equipment without a connected PC.

Yeah that's why I clarified. Line 6 isn't the most helpful company with their manuals or software unfortunately.

It would actually be easier in this case if the toneport was connected to another computer or had the ability to run without being connected to a computer.

 

[Nathan1984]

I was actually thinking about plugging it into my laptop to eliminate the desktops desire to use it as the main usb interface. Then the uss800's drivers would be functioning and the ux2 would be powered on and such still.

 

[Steenamaroo]

I was actually thinking about plugging it into my laptop to eliminate the desktops desire to use it as the main usb interface. Then the uss800's drivers would be functioning and the ux2 would be powered on and such still.

That's probably a good plan. Not the most convenient but i guess it would make things a lot simpler.

At very least you could prove if it's going to work or not.

 

[Nathan1984]

Yeah, that's what I figured, I plan on getting a different interface with 8 channels and adat soon enough. My tascam drivers are crashing the hell out of my win 7 64 bit system now, so I am planning on getting something new.

 

[BCDrum]

I had a similar problem with different hardware. I ran a preamp via spdif out to a 8 input firewire device. This way I have a total of 10 inputs.The main device needs to manage the spdif option via a window on its software, otherwise it wont configure it into the computer. In other words, you have to tell the computer that you are also running spdif thru the us800.