Re: Using Media Center with an external soundcard does not work

Q: Can I use my M-Audio device with Windows XP Media Center Edition?

A: At this time, no M-Audio device drivers are supported under Windows XP
Media Center Edition (WMCE). This means that any M-Audio device designed to
interface with your computer via USB, FireWire, or PCI/PCI-X is not supported
for use with WMCE. Additionally, M-Audio USB devices designed to function
without installing a driver (aka “class compliant devices”) are also not
currently supported under WMCE.

The technical support team at Sweetwater.com deals with pro-audio recording
equipment and software from most every major manufacturer. Sweetwater has
compiled an unofficial list of WMCE incompatibilities that suggests an
industry-wide lack of support for WMCE

"tamagutchi" wrote:

Yes, I have tried to install it. I re-installed the drivers several times
and then figured out it was a bigger problem.

"David Hettel" wrote:

Interesting, have you actually tried to install it? I have an M-Audio
transit USB audio card that I am using right now with Windows Media Center
and Messenger. I router my normal sound through the main audio card, and
messenger through the M-Audio card. LOL Media Player goes to a Bluetooth
stereo Headset. The M-Audio transit card is working on my computer, granted
that is not your M-Audio card but it does show that they can work.

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"tamagutchi" <tamagutchi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I have asked M-Audio to write a driver that will work in Media Center. I
doubt anything will happen. They are well aware of the problem and as far
as
I can tell have no interest in resolving it.

"Tom Scales" wrote:


"tamagutchi" <tamagutchi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I am really unhappy with Media Center. I use Ableton Live which is a
recording/sequencing program.

I have an external guitar multi-effects box which connects via usb.

The effects box functions as an external sound card using asio drivers.
Unofrtunately XP Media Center does not support this.

Does anyone have any idea about how to get around this problem so I
don't
have to wipe my hard drive and buy a copy of XP Pro?

Here is the message I got from the manufacturer of my external device.

"Windows XP MCE is not a supported OS for our devices. Microsoft states
in
the manual for Windows XP MCE that third-party sound devices are not
supported, only the built-in motherboard sound device or card that
originally
came with the system. This does not mean that our devices will
"absolutely
not work", but it does mean that we cannot support the use of our
products
on
systems that have MCE installed. Because many Windows Media Center PC's
will
only support one sound card at a time, most likely what you will need
to
do
is disable your on-board soundcard and see if your USB device will now
install and work properly. Also, try other USB ports on your machine.

If these troubleshooting techniques do not work, we will not be able to
support you further. If you are able to use a regular Windows XP
machine,
we
will be happy to assist you."




So my external USB Soundblaster Extigy that is connected to my Home
Theater
and currently blasting sound throughout my house is really not
working?!?!?

Your vendor is full of SH**. They are absolutely LYING to you to hide
the
fact that they are too STUPID to make it work. It is usually a TRIVAL
change because they have likely hardcoded the check for home and/or pro.

Call them back and challenge them. THEY'RE LYING.

Tom






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