ARTURIA Audiofuse Studio

[kamiluni]

Dears,
I bought this sound card, but contrary to my understanding that it was compatible with Linux, it is not compatible at all.
As a USB interface it is seen, but it doesn't work.
I Tried it with Linux Manjaro and Ubuntu, same result.

Avoid buying it because even if someone says it works, it doesn't.

Unfortunately, I have to return it. Very bad Arturia!!!

Kami

[Linuxmusician01]

Dears,
I bought this sound card, but contrary to my understanding that it was compatible with Linux, it is not compatible at all.
As a USB interface it is seen, but it doesn't work.
I Tried it with Linux Manjaro and Ubuntu, same result.

Avoid buying it because even if someone says it works, it doesn't.

Unfortunately, I have to return it. Very bad Arturia!!!

Kami

Many products by Arturia require some sort of "Control Center" software. I think it depends on the hardware if you need said software once or the whole time (see the Audiofuse Studio's manual).

I avoid hardware that needs software to work like the plague. I wouln't even buy a dishwasher that needs software via a laptop to set it up. If Microsoft upgrades it's operating system then the "driver" or software for your dishwasher might not work anymore with your new laptop/OS.

[kamiluni]

Correct, but the board can be configured and then you can use it without the software.
The big issue is that it is not a class-compliant device:!:

[Linuxmusician01]

Correct, but the board can be configured and then you can use it without the software.
The big issue is that it is not a class-compliant device:!:

If that is the case then it needs a driver in Windows. I've learned from another topic hare that, even thought Arturia does not have an installable driver on their website for download, the "Control Center" software appears to install one. Have you tried to use the device on Windows? And if you install "Control Center" does it try to install a driver?

Additionally, if it's not class compliant then there should be a driver for MacOS too. But that may be buried in the "Control Center" installer too. Anyway, shame on you Arturia for being so vague!

[kamiluni]

Yes, I tried it in Windows with its control center software. I used it in a VM because I normally don't use Windows, and I don't have a DAW for Windows. I just wanted to update the firmware and program the internal mix and then use it with Linux.

I'm very sad because this audio board is really an awesome piece of hardware, but firmware/software and especially Arturia choices IMHO are very questionable.

[martibs]

I used to have the original Audiofuse (the small one), and it was indeed class compliant. According to the manual, the Audiofuse Studio is compatible with both iOS and Android devices, so I guess that means that it is class compliant as well.

[kamiluni]

It needs of its software. There is no way to have it works on Linux. I tried in every way. It is not recognized by Alsa.
Alsamixer shows only a clock selector ...that don't works.

However it is already in a carton box, I will return back to the supplier.
For me, no more arturia devices!
Kami

[kamiluni]

I Bought in place of the Arturia Audiofuse Studiom a MOTU M4, and till now, I can tell that it works greatly!!!
Good sound, good latency, really simple to use....I'm very happy of it!
Arturia:
MOTU: