#SAFFIRE MIXCONTROL ONY WORKS IN DAW PRO#

However, that takes me back to square one - the problem of using multiple sound cards. Now, while I might try interfacing via S/PDIF just to see if it works, it seems like the ideal and most convenient method for recording and re-amping is via USB. However, I've read multiple accounts of people who've had insurmountable issues re-amping the Axe via the Saffire PRO's S/PDIF jacks(eg. So, my next idea was to run the Axe into the Saffire via S/PDIF which, if it worked, would be fine.

My original idea was to use both the Saffire and Axe in my DAW (Samplitude 11) and just select whichever card I needed for a given track in Samplitude, but alas Samplitude 11 doesn't allow for multiple sound cards.

#SAFFIRE MIXCONTROL ONY WORKS IN DAW PRO#

I'm currently using a Saffire PRO 14 as my sound card in Windows 7 and a Mackie Big Knob as my monitor controller which is connected to my Mackie monitors. That said, I can't test my idea because I ordered my Axe earlier this week and I'm still waiting for it. While it sounds good in theory and I think it'll work, multiple heads are always better than one. So, I've been giving the issue some consideration and thought I'd run an idea I had by the forum. While some people aggregate them using third party software, it seems to be hit or miss.

From what I've read, a multiple sound card setup seems to work for some people because their DAW allows for multiple sound cards, however it's a real issue for others because they simply can't use multiple sound cards in one DAW. I've been scouring the net and this forum for posts related to using the Axe FX via USB in conjunction with another sound card in my DAW.

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