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Topic: Fireface 802 problem with v19 firmware and Mac

A couple of days ago I updated my Fireface 802 firmware and driver, which I do every few months. This is the first time I've had a problem.

In this case, the MIDI configuration changed, which caused my MIDI connection to the Bricasti reverb to fail.

Looking into Mac's MIDI studio, I could see the fireface was greyed out (disconnected) and a new generic USB interface appeared instead.

I have a backup Fireface 802 with firmware v15 and it was recognized correctly when I plugged it in.

Is this expected, or can I fix it? Once I rebuilt the MIDI connection to the Bricasti, it started working correctly again, apparently.

Logic Pro X 10.6. Mac OS X Catalina. MacBook Pro 2014 (4 core i7), 16 GB RAM. RME Fireface 802 x2.
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Re: Fireface 802 problem with v19 firmware and Mac

Maybe someone with the latest firmware can check if they get the same thing in MIDI studio?

Logic Pro X 10.6. Mac OS X Catalina. MacBook Pro 2014 (4 core i7), 16 GB RAM. RME Fireface 802 x2.

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Re: Fireface 802 problem with v19 firmware and Mac

Why you just not delete the now greyed out one and use the new one?

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Re: Fireface 802 problem with v19 firmware and Mac

Sorry for a not-really-good explanation! smile

I did delete the greyed out interface and I'm using the new one. I had to rebuild the MIDI connection but that was a minor annoyance.

I'm concerned that it's not detected as a Fireface 802 anymore by MIDI studio, only as a generic "USB MIDI Interface". Is this expected, does it make a difference? My older Fireface with firmware v15 is recognized as a "Fireface 802" when I plug it in.

Logic Pro X 10.6. Mac OS X Catalina. MacBook Pro 2014 (4 core i7), 16 GB RAM. RME Fireface 802 x2.

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Re: Fireface 802 problem with v19 firmware and Mac

That change is not new and had been discussed here before. It's just the naming. not the function.

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Re: Fireface 802 problem with v19 firmware and Mac

Ah, I wasn't aware of that, thank you. I did search for the problem but didn't come up with any relevant posts. Always appreciate your help in the forum, MC! smile

Logic Pro X 10.6. Mac OS X Catalina. MacBook Pro 2014 (4 core i7), 16 GB RAM. RME Fireface 802 x2.