#Pro tools ultimate wont see my focusrite drivers#

You can try installing ASIO4ALL if your interface didn’t come with drivers and see if it helps resolve the issue.

#Pro tools ultimate wont see my focusrite driver#

In addition to the audio drivers specific to a particular audio interface, ASIO4ALL is a universal driver for interfaces that do not have their own native ASIO drivers.

With these steps complete, your interface should now be available for selection from the Playback Engine dialog which, as mentioned above, can be accessed by holding N while Pro Tools is loading or from the Setup drop-down menu ASIO4ALL Drivers Make sure to download the latest drivers for your audio interface from the official website of the interface’s manufacturer before you reinstall. Right-click the driver and select Uninstall. It will usually share a name with the audio interface. Scroll to the audio driver you wish to uninstall. To uninstall drivers, the following steps need to be taken.ĭisconnect the interface from the computer.Ĭlick “ View by” and select “ Small Icons” If you already have the most recent one installed, then try uninstalling and reinstalling to see if that fixes the issue. It is best to look for the latest drivers on the manufacturer’s website. This can result in your interface not getting recognized by either Pro Tools as an application or by your computer. There are times when drivers may get corrupted either due to an improper installation or something going wrong during an update. If your interface has specific drivers, then make sure they’re installed. Some interfaces are plug and play and do not need special drivers, while others will come with their own drivers that need to be installed. These are bits of software that enable a computer to communicate with peripheral devices used for audio.

#Pro tools ultimate wont see my focusrite update#

Update or Re-install Audio DriversĪudio interfaces work through the use of audio device drivers. Holding N as stated above will open the Playback Engine Dialog from where you can select your interface via the playback devices dropdown menu.

Please make sure that there are no other programs using your interface at the same time. See if you get a prompt to select your interface. Open Pro Tools, and Hold the N key while the DAW is loading. Recommended Read Pro Tools Unable To Locate Hardware Hardware RefreshĪ refresh forces Pro Tools to rescan your hardware.

However, if you don’t see your interface in the sound settings then the issue lies with your computer or your interface. If the audio interface can be used as a sound device by other programs then the issue is specific to Pro Tools. Go ahead and switch the connection to a different port to see if it solves the issue.įinally, check whether your audio interface appears as an option that you can select as a sound device in your computer’s sound settings.

If that doesn’t help then it is possible that you have a faulty port on your computer. USB hubs can sometimes cause issues with transferring data between your interface and your computer, resulting in Pro Tools not being able to detect your interface. If you’re using a USB hub, then try connecting your interface directly and see if this helps solve the issue. Check both connections, the one going to the interface as well as the connection to the USB port on your computer. Make sure that your USB cable is properly plugged in. Start with ruling out hardware and faulty connections as the possible cause. Eliminating Hardware as a Possible Culprit