No output in Cubase

[OzZie]

Just bought myself an M-Audio USB fastrack recording device but im having problems setting it up.

Basically i installed the drivers for it and it installs perfectly fine. Log into Cubase and it runs and passes the tests etc but i have to set it up before i can start recording.

Here's what i have on screen at the moment:

Now i can record using the standard WM sound recorder and play just just fine and i can get Cubase to recognise when i play as the input is detected. However, even if i choose a mono output i cant hear what is played back after i record.



It's so confusing and it been annoying me all weekend. Do i have to use the two outputs (red and white) at the back and plug that into my soundblaster audigy? Ive tried with and without and still no audio playback. I've tried setting the windows default sound to my soundblaster and my M-audio to no avail.

Please help!

 

[OzZie]

Yeah i've looked into VST connections but still doesnt playback (recording is fine)

Do i need to go M-Audio Outputs straight into some speakers or M-Audio Out into soundcard (which is what i was doing) and then that is processed out through my speakers. Its difficult because i have a 5.1 setup and its really confusing.

I've asked on Cubase forums so no worries if you're a little confused

 

[OzZie]

I'm confused, your m-audio fast track IS your soundcard? So you use the outputs from your fast track straight to your speakers right?

I have this box, although I use the m-audio delta pci card now, plus i've got cubase so i can have a look later.

Think im going to need either some new leads or new set of speakers just for recording because there seems to be no other way to get an output directly from the M-audio soundcard.

Any more help greatly appreciated...

 

[OzZie]

I initially had the M-Audio for both inputs and also outputs, but it doesnt seem to route into my soundblaster unless the green end needs to go into a specific jack such as line in or mic on the soundblaster?

Ill have another tinker around tomorrow, flooded with work atm ahhh

Thanks for the help so far guys

 

[OzZie]

Cool, Thanks benneh

Ive found out that if i use the generic multimedia ASIO driver it automatically outputs to my soundblaster and then to the speakers so i get sound, but obviously there is a large delay with me playing and then recieving output, so i've gotten somwhere.

If i add a new output in VST connections (when the M-audio is selected rather than the generic multimedia driver) the only one i can choose is the ASIO left and Right stereo from the M-Audio out which are the two red and white connections at the back, otherwise there is no outoput whatever. There doesnt seem to be a way to route into the soundblaster and then out via the speakers that i can see, so all its doing is trying to get out but cant, thus i need to use the two outputs(i think directly into some speakers) otherwise it aint gonna work.

I'm gonna try it on my laptop as its easier and less clutter and doesnt have all the 5.1 setup issues like my desktop does.

I'll see how i get on.