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isub no more with tiger

Another Workaround

Since my iSub only gives me trouble when I change the main volume on my G5 iMac (see previous posts) I've decided to set the computer volume to maximum and actually start using the volume controls in all of the programs (I never used to do that). Here's my solutions:

iTunes: use SizzlingKeys to change iTunes volume from the keyboard
QuickTime/VLC: use the sliders, no problem
Eudora (or any program that has periodic alerts): install Detour to specify volumes for individual applications
System Beeps: use the Sound preference pane to set this as you want it

Other than the odd game I can't think of anything else that really uses sound so this looks like it's going to work.
 
Macmadant said:
does anyone else have a problem with there isub since upgrading to tiger it works until u adjust the computer volume then when you open the sound system preference it works untill u adjust the volume again
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This is a known issue with Tiger and the iSub, I have it too, and it is has been all over the Apple forums. Some people say "no I don't have the problem" but I doubt it. They probably just don't realize they have the problem.
 
Thanks bunky, though apple should fix this problem as you can't launch your apple scripts when playing a game or when using Frontrow on my "imac G5":confused:
 
isub bug

well gang, are we all that surprised that there is still NO fix for the isub volume control bug with the latest TIGER update (10.4.4).
You would think it would be a fairly simple thing to fix espcially as it's been all over the Apple forums.
I guess we wait for the next update!!:mad:
 
NickCharles said:
This is a known issue with Tiger and the iSub, I have it too, and it is has been all over the Apple forums. Some people say "no I don't have the problem" but I doubt it. They probably just don't realize they have the problem.
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I don't have the problem. I've changed the volume using my keyboard and by using the menu bar slider, and neither action has resulted in the iSub volume being reset to 50%, as others are reporting here. I'm currently running 10.4.4 on a dual 1.8 PM G5.
 
mr freeo said:
well gang, are we all that surprised that there is still NO fix for the isub volume control bug with the latest TIGER update (10.4.4).
You would think it would be a fairly simple thing to fix espcially as it's been all over the Apple forums.
I guess we wait for the next update!!:mad:
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i know this is beyond the joke, i see you finally installed tiger then, i think we should all sign a petition (dunno if thats spelt right) and send it to apple:mad: :mad: :mad:
 
i thinks i know whats wrong today i tried it out on my ibook g4 that has USB 2.0 and it sounds great and works perfect, then i switched it back to my powermac g4 with USB 1.0 and the problem persists, all of you try it out on a mac With USB 2.0 and give your feedback
 
Just to double check. But I believe the iSub doesn't work correctly if you are running through a USB hub. That could be an additional source of problems.
 
anotherjeff said:
Just to double check. But I believe the iSub doesn't work correctly if you are running through a USB hub. That could be an additional source of problems.
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Correct, most simple usb hubs will not support it. with my old hub, i heard it crackle and sputter. My new one works fine with it though ;)

However, in the four different releases of OS X ($516 later), I have yet to wake my computer up from sleep and have the iSub working. The funny thing is system preferences detects it and I tried changing the volume on the iSub through sys. pref's to see if it would start working, but alas no solution yet, other than to unplug it from usb and plug it back in. Note that I have tried all solutions I could think of with the iSub plugged directly into the computer usb, and plugged into the usb hub.

It'd be nice if I knew how to write a script to redetect the usb drivers every time it woke from sleep.
 
heilig said:
Correct, most simple usb hubs will not support it. with my old hub, i heard it crackle and sputter. My new one works fine with it though ;)

However, in the four different releases of OS X ($516 later), I have yet to wake my computer up from sleep and have the iSub working. The funny thing is system preferences detects it and I tried changing the volume on the iSub through sys. pref's to see if it would start working, but alas no solution yet, other than to unplug it from usb and plug it back in. Note that I have tried all solutions I could think of with the iSub plugged directly into the computer usb, and plugged into the usb hub.

It'd be nice if I knew how to write a script to redetect the usb drivers every time it woke from sleep.
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My iSub works fine after waking from sleep, with no unplugging and replugging and no opening the System Preferences - Sound preference pane.

Incidentally I have it plugged into the Griffin Technology USB Hub for Audio Devices, which apparently they don't make any longer. My Mac has USB 2.0 but the hub itself is USB 1.1.
 
OS 10.4.5 update but still no isub bug fix

G'Day again fellow isub users,
Another update & still no fix, to be honest I've almost given up hope on apple fixing this bug & I have to admit I've gotten use to opening "system preferences" to control the isub volume.
What apple don't understand is that the isub is not something you just "put out to pasture" because its now 5 years old, its such a cool looking sub & sounds fantastic, its a piece of hardware you wanna keep using.
 

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I've got one for sale. Asking $60 shipped for it. Check the "Feeler 15" iMac G4 " thread in the marketplace.

Could sell you the pro speakers with it for $20 more!
 
does 10.4.6 fix this, i mean this is getting rediculas(that isn't spelt right is it)
 
mr freeo said:
OS X 4.6 update still has no isub bug fix, downloaded it, installed it, tested the keyboard volume & as I suspected, it cut out!
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damn:mad:
 
Well, I just sort of stumbled across this thread while trying to figure out how to set a few things for the isub I just picked up. I got it used in immaculate condition, Ive got it plugged into my Dual 1.7 Cube with Tiger 10.4.6, and indeed this is a ridiculous problem that most certainly does exist.

Love the sound, but hate, hate, hate this glitch. I was originally trying to figure out how to get the sub to equalize volume levels with the rest of my speakers and not do that thing where it splits the signals off making tweeters out of woofers, and then realized that this was in fact the root of all my problems.

This is not broken. In fact this is worse than broken. It works, but its so annoying that you wish that it didnt work at all so that you could legitimately complain that you cant use isub at all. You can, but life in the sys prefs window just...sucks.

What makes it deceptive is that the volume level itself doesnt move--rather it stays where you put it, just the actual volume goes down without any notice.

I see that this thread is now nearly half a year and 5 updates old, do I even bother holding out hope that someone will fix this bastardized little sub?
 
I have an iSub using Tiger (10.4.6) on my Grape iMac, and it works fine if I simply open the sound system preference panel when I start playing music. I dont have to change anything, just opening it kicks the sound in. I still use it because I have it, but I wouldn't recommend an iSub to anyone now. There are plenty of other, better affordable speaker sets with subwoofers. The iSub was great in it's day, but is not that great now.
 
Yeah, but it's so cool. :) No speakers on your desktop, just use the internal iMac speakers and the iSub, neatly underneath you desk. Plus, it matches the iMac.

I was also considering the Logitech z-4i's, but really wanted the iSub.
 
Anyone know does 10.4.7 fix this bug, and i don't want to keep using work arounds apple should fix this:mad:
 
time to accept we have been forgotten about

No 10.4.7 does NOT fix this bug & I am not expecting it to be ever fixed. I have been using one of the Applescripts kindly posted by "Bunky" earlier on in this thread titled "Quick fix". This script simply opens the Sound preference pane allowing you to manually set the volume with the slider. It can be downloaded from this link: http://joe.silvan.us/misc/OpenSound.zip

To make it a more permanent feature & for pure cosmetic purposes I have given it an icon & placed it in the Dock.
 

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mr freeo said:
No 10.4.7 does NOT fix this bug & I am not expecting it to be ever fixed. I have been using one of the Applescripts kindly posted by "Bunky" earlier on in this thread titled "Quick fix". This script simply opens the Sound preference pane allowing you to manually set the volume with the slider. It can be downloaded from this link: http://joe.silvan.us/misc/OpenSound.zip

To make it a more permanent feature & for pure cosmetic purposes I have given it an icon & placed it in the Dock.
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Right thats it, i'm going all the way to the top, i'm sending steve jobs an email asking why my isub isn't working:mad: i'll let you know if i get a reply
 
Well good news folks, after waiting 2 weeks i resent my email, saying i didn't appreciate being ignored yesterday, now i checked my email and i have had an email from the man himself steve jobs. he told me apple were looking into the issue, so there you go the next update may well fix the isub, god i'm going to cherish that email forever.:rolleyes:
 
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