Dear Steven,
I'm not sure how to help you proceed. I have an M-Audio keyboard
(Keystation 61) that I believe is electronically similar to the Oxygen
8, and it operates well with M-Audio's updated drivers. I have
nothing helpful to add, but didn't want you to think your situation
was being ignored.
Sorry,
Chuck
On Apr 3, 2008, at 10:34 PM, Steven Sandiford wrote:
Having been away from the List for a couple of years,
I find myself asking for help in desperation!
Recently finally upgraded my Mac from G3 iMac to funky
new Intel 20" iMac. Installed Finale 2006 for Mac
(having been using Finale 2004 on my G3 because
2005+2006 wouldn't run properly). All's well except
program keeps crashing on exit! Discover from Finale
website that this is nothing to worry about. Install
up to date driver for M-Audio Oxygen 8 keyboard.
Audio Midi Setup lists it as "Keystation" but that
seems right according to M-Audio website.
Discover that Finale 2006 isn't registering the Oxygen
8. Discover that this is a glitch with Finale and
only solution is to upgrade to 2008. Have done so.
(Will refrain from pointing out that the UK
Distributor charges UK£119 (approx US$66 more than
official upgrade price) oops just did.) Received DVD
in post today and installed. Ran update to Finale
2008b.
I now have all the right software installed with the
most up to date drivers etc. However, I still cannot
register any MIDI input from the Oxygen 8 in Finale
(nor in GarageBand or Logic Pro).
I have had to upgrade the program with a deadline fast
approaching and a half dozen musical numbers to
re-arrange for an upcoming show, the exact opposite of
what I want to be doing. I can't go back to my G3
iMac because it is dead on its little legs (reason for
getting the new iMac in the first place!)
If anyone can help me with a magic bullet to solve
this infuriating problem - I have been up all night
trying to sort this out! - I will be eternally
grateful.
If this has been discussed before, please forgive me
not searching the archives, but tiredness and general
panic have pushed me straight to asking the wisdom of
the List.
With thanks. Steve Sandiford (Finale user since v2.0)
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