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TASCAM US-122 Problem
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sure doesnt work for me! 
Tascam said itll be like 6 weeks for the new driver. cant remember where i read that, but google it and youll find it im sure.
Tascam said itll be like 6 weeks for the new driver. cant remember where i read that, but google it and youll find it im sure.Executive summary: Yes, The TASCAM-122 works with Snow Leopard, but needs a powered USB hub to use with a MacBook.
I just tested this now with my MacBook Pro with Snow Leopard and it works when plugging the 122 into a powered USB hub, but does not with the 122 plugged directly into the USB port on the MacBook. The 122 is recognized fine when plugged into the MacBook but no audio signal can be picked up unless it is plugged into the powered hub (in my case, my LED Cinema display). It was pretty cool testing this with Cubase AI 4, because I plugged the 122 into the MacBook and found no sound input, then unplugged it and plugged it into my monitor, all the while with Cubase waiting patiently, and as soon as the lights on the 122 blinked on I saw the VU meter light up!
Tascam US122L and Snow Leopard
Still trying to find a solution to this problem so thought I would post an update....Have tried everything, reinstalling and updating to the most recent driver and firmware but the device is still not showing in the audio system settings. I have tried to contact Tascam about this issue but have so far been ignored. So buyers beware, contrary to what has been reported Tascam interfaces may not actually work if you are running 10.6!!
Still trying to find a solution to this problem so thought I would post an update....Have tried everything, reinstalling and updating to the most recent driver and firmware but the device is still not showing in the audio system settings.
I have tried to contact Tascam about this issue but have so far been ignored. So buyers beware, contrary to what has been reported Tascam interfaces may not actually work if you are running 10.6!!
I spoke to apple and they told me that it was up to Tascam to update the drivers. However, I have now also received a response from Tascam who told me since the core audio drivers work in Logic, Garageband etc but the device will not show in System Prefs then it is actually due to Snow Leopard.
I am inclined to believe Tascam so will get back to Apple today to raise this as an issue. Suggest you try and do the same so that they actually take the problem seriously. It is pretty frustrating not being able to use the interface for normal use and/or having to change the settings all the time.
I am inclined to believe Tascam so will get back to Apple today to raise this as an issue. Suggest you try and do the same so that they actually take the problem seriously. It is pretty frustrating not being able to use the interface for normal use and/or having to change the settings all the time.
MacBook Pro TASCAM-12 Snow Leopard
I have bought Logic Studio and TASCAM US-122 and about to buy MacBook Pro with Snow Leopard. What is the best powered USB Hub to buy so that it will all work or is Apple working on it please?
I have bought Logic Studio and TASCAM US-122 and about to buy MacBook Pro with Snow Leopard. What is the best powered USB Hub to buy so that it will all work or is Apple working on it please?
powered hub seems to be key
I tried my US-122 to no avail with Leopard on an iMac after using it successfully with Tiger on a MBP. W/ the MBP and Tiger, had to go direct--it didn't work w/ powered hub. Never tried Leopard w/ powered hub.
Just upgraded to Snow Leopard on iMac and tried US-122 thru powered hub. Success! Goodness--my monitors are back and boy, does this ever sound good.
I tried my US-122 to no avail with Leopard on an iMac after using it successfully with Tiger on a MBP. W/ the MBP and Tiger, had to go direct--it didn't work w/ powered hub. Never tried Leopard w/ powered hub.
Just upgraded to Snow Leopard on iMac and tried US-122 thru powered hub. Success! Goodness--my monitors are back and boy, does this ever sound good.
TASCAM US-122 Problem
moteltan - this is great news. Can you tell me which powered hub you are using please? I have TASCAM US-122 and want to use it with Logic Studio and iMac Snow Leopard on new Macbook Pro. It sounds like these should all work together now.......hopefully
moteltan - this is great news. Can you tell me which powered hub you are using please? I have TASCAM US-122 and want to use it with Logic Studio and iMac Snow Leopard on new Macbook Pro. It sounds like these should all work together now.......hopefully
GREAT success.
I was following this thread for a week while shopping for a used 122. I negotiated the price down based on this info!!
The bonus is: I'm successfully using Snow Leopard, Logic Pro and a US-122 WITHOUT a POWERED HUB (also works with the hub I bought). Details:
Black macBook Intel 2 Ghz.
Mac OS 10.6.1
Logic Pro 8.0.2
Tascam US-122 (not L version)
Just to make the whole thing even more convoluted
As for the hub, it also works when plugged into it. It's a really crappy Dynex from Future Shop, and is so inconsistent (works with some devices when A/C power plugged in, and not with others).
I was following this thread for a week while shopping for a used 122. I negotiated the price down based on this info!!
The bonus is: I'm successfully using Snow Leopard, Logic Pro and a US-122 WITHOUT a POWERED HUB (also works with the hub I bought). Details:
Black macBook Intel 2 Ghz.
Mac OS 10.6.1
Logic Pro 8.0.2
Tascam US-122 (not L version)
Just to make the whole thing even more convoluted
As for the hub, it also works when plugged into it. It's a really crappy Dynex from Future Shop, and is so inconsistent (works with some devices when A/C power plugged in, and not with others).
For all those users who have posted in this thread with new MBPs/iMacs/Mac Minis, you will not be able to run a Tascam US-122 in Snow Leopard without a powered USB hub.
Like many of you, I upgraded to the aluminum MBP late this summer and was frustrated that the US-122 wouldn't work. According to Tascam Support, in the effort that Apple is taking to make their products more green, a side effect is limiting the power that the USB buss can deliver.
This means that the buss cannot power the US-122 any longer without the aid of a powered USB hub. That is why those of you on newer Macs have to go through a hub and those of you with older Macs can plug in direct.
According to Tascam, there is not a driver they can release that will rectify this issue. I'll be shopping around for a new interface as I need a 100% USB-powered solution.
Like many of you, I upgraded to the aluminum MBP late this summer and was frustrated that the US-122 wouldn't work. According to Tascam Support, in the effort that Apple is taking to make their products more green, a side effect is limiting the power that the USB buss can deliver.
This means that the buss cannot power the US-122 any longer without the aid of a powered USB hub. That is why those of you on newer Macs have to go through a hub and those of you with older Macs can plug in direct.
According to Tascam, there is not a driver they can release that will rectify this issue. I'll be shopping around for a new interface as I need a 100% USB-powered solution.
Not even the powered hub is helping!
This forum was the only info I could find on this. I've got a MacBook running Snow Leopard and a US-122L. Based on what I read here, I went out and bought a powered hub (a little Belkin thing), and still the same: the US-122L is recognized in Garageband, but the input is so soft everything has to be cranked all the way up to hear any input. The US-122L is NOT recognized in System Preferences/Sound/Input. Needless to say, I've got the latest Tascam drivers. How can I get this thing to work? Are all powered hubs not the same? Any help would be much appreciated.
This forum was the only info I could find on this. I've got a MacBook running Snow Leopard and a US-122L. Based on what I read here, I went out and bought a powered hub (a little Belkin thing), and still the same: the US-122L is recognized in Garageband, but the input is so soft everything has to be cranked all the way up to hear any input. The US-122L is NOT recognized in System Preferences/Sound/Input. Needless to say, I've got the latest Tascam drivers. How can I get this thing to work? Are all powered hubs not the same? Any help would be much appreciated.
wow
wow, i cant believe this tascam thing. Ive had it two years, never worked. First because I had usb 1, now ive got an emac,
with a 10.4.11 (tiger?) system, usb 2,
downloaded new drivers,
bought a independent powered hub,
still nothing.
just says us122l not available. It comes up in sound as seperate mic. but not in audio pref. and ive never recorded with it. holy ...sh%t. this sux.
appreciate the feedback.
wow, i cant believe this tascam thing. Ive had it two years, never worked. First because I had usb 1, now ive got an emac,
with a 10.4.11 (tiger?) system, usb 2,
downloaded new drivers,
bought a independent powered hub,
still nothing.
just says us122l not available. It comes up in sound as seperate mic. but not in audio pref. and ive never recorded with it. holy ...sh%t. this sux.
appreciate the feedback.
works in gb and logic but not apple audio soud audio
the 122L works great with gband/logic in my new macbook/snow using the unit usb. HOWEVER, it does not show up in the apple sound audio panel BUT it does appear in the midi panel. I would like to rectify this minor problem. I did the tascam driver/firmware updates to get to this point.
the 122L works great with gband/logic in my new macbook/snow using the unit usb. HOWEVER, it does not show up in the apple sound audio panel BUT it does appear in the midi panel. I would like to rectify this minor problem. I did the tascam driver/firmware updates to get to this point.
First off, I think this whole audio interface issue is ridiculous. Apple should have been working with a few companies to ensure, its huge audio based customer base would be able to use their new Mac as they used their last.
I mean stage musicians use Mac, its industry standard.
I just bought a new Macbook Pro unibody, and didn't think my audio interface would be the thing that gave me a major headache. I haven't been able to play gigs for the last week.
Of course my MBox 2 mini, wouldn't work.(don't even want to get into that injustice)
I have looked around and found the Tascam U-100, 122mkII, 144mkII being the only affordable devices that will work. I am not sure about the Lexicon Alpha though.
I got off the phone with Tascam support and the rep lady was running the U-100 through test on her Mac(or so she said), she said the U series works fine now and will work with Ableton. I use Reason re-wired to Ableton and just need the Left and Right outputs, so I can run my click track through (L) and my unit through (R).
I could care less about input on any unit as I will use our studio for that...
It really bothers me that Apple didn't have this worked out with someone.
The U series from Tascam as of today will not show up in the system prefs.
You can't run your computer or Itunes, but you can run your Audio Software.
Or so the tech rep told me
I mean stage musicians use Mac, its industry standard.
I just bought a new Macbook Pro unibody, and didn't think my audio interface would be the thing that gave me a major headache. I haven't been able to play gigs for the last week.
Of course my MBox 2 mini, wouldn't work.(don't even want to get into that injustice)
I have looked around and found the Tascam U-100, 122mkII, 144mkII being the only affordable devices that will work. I am not sure about the Lexicon Alpha though.
I got off the phone with Tascam support and the rep lady was running the U-100 through test on her Mac(or so she said), she said the U series works fine now and will work with Ableton. I use Reason re-wired to Ableton and just need the Left and Right outputs, so I can run my click track through (L) and my unit through (R).
I could care less about input on any unit as I will use our studio for that...
It really bothers me that Apple didn't have this worked out with someone.
The U series from Tascam as of today will not show up in the system prefs.
You can't run your computer or Itunes, but you can run your Audio Software.
Or so the tech rep told me
This is a very discouraging thread. I've been looking at getting the new Tascam US-122MKII. Does anyone know if this interface works better than the old US-122L?
What are good alternatives to the Tascam US-122 series in terms of both price, features and quality?
What are good alternatives to the Tascam US-122 series in terms of both price, features and quality?
When you say "works great" in GB, are you happy with the sound level? Both guitar and mic, when plugged in to the 122L, seem much softer than they should on mine. I have to turn the levels almost all the way up to get them to be close to the level of the software instruments. I hope having it show up in Preferences/Sound would give me the chance to increase the input level.
I got the powered hub, and it made no difference in my set up. It seems some sort of driver update should be able to correct this. In any case, leslielips, please check back with any findings (as I will). We seem to have the identical setup and symptoms.
Tascam US 122L with OSX 10.5.8 on iMac (Intel)
I have read through all of the posts. The USB power seems to make no difference in my case. I am using the correct Leopard drivers from Tascam.com. The 122L shows up in Preferences as an input device. It shows appropriate levels when testing it in preferences.
In Garage Band 09, the levels show seem to be OK while recording, but I cannot get any of the audio to play back within Garage Band.
As a test, I installed Audacity. I had no problem recording with the 122L and playing it back.
I believe the incompatibility is with Garage Band - I have Ver 5.1 (build 398). If someone figures out how to make this work, please post it.
Thanks... from St. Louis
I have read through all of the posts. The USB power seems to make no difference in my case. I am using the correct Leopard drivers from Tascam.com. The 122L shows up in Preferences as an input device. It shows appropriate levels when testing it in preferences.
In Garage Band 09, the levels show seem to be OK while recording, but I cannot get any of the audio to play back within Garage Band.
As a test, I installed Audacity. I had no problem recording with the 122L and playing it back.
I believe the incompatibility is with Garage Band - I have Ver 5.1 (build 398). If someone figures out how to make this work, please post it.
Thanks... from St. Louis
I am happy with the sound level, and the quality is a noticeable improvement over the built-in sound output. Keep in mind that I am using a midi keyboard for input and I used Mainstage for piano sound and I use g band for everything else. I do not use a mic or guitar or any audio input.
Driver issues
I called Tascam and spoke to a tech today. The Tascam Drivers for mac are 32 bit and not 64bit. This is what is causing the problem.
They said they are hoping to release a new driver by end of the year.
My tascam works, but as soon as I shutdown Garage Band, and re-launch the application, it is not found. Show's the midi input but I cannot select it from the drop down menu.
I have to reboot my computer (log out doesn't work) and start all over.
Returning mine for now until the new driver comes out.
Stephen
I called Tascam and spoke to a tech today. The Tascam Drivers for mac are 32 bit and not 64bit. This is what is causing the problem.
They said they are hoping to release a new driver by end of the year.
My tascam works, but as soon as I shutdown Garage Band, and re-launch the application, it is not found. Show's the midi input but I cannot select it from the drop down menu.
I have to reboot my computer (log out doesn't work) and start all over.
Returning mine for now until the new driver comes out.
Stephen
Thanks for this, Stephen. I hope it happens. It seems different people at Tascam have told us different things. I'll keep fingers crossed.