MOTU 828 (2024)

[francoisromain]

Hello,

I just found this discoussion about the motu 828 (2024).

Thank you very much @mixingmanatee for cuemix. I downloaded and it launchs here on fedora.

I am really intersted by this device to replace my rme fireface 802 (which is not really stable on fedora)

Before I buy the interface, I'd like to know

Do every i/o of the 828 work on linux (10 analog + 16 adats)?

Thank you

[mixingmanatee]

Hello,

I just found this discoussion about the motu 828 (2024).

Thank you very much @mixingmanatee for cuemix. I downloaded and it launchs here on fedora.

I am really intersted by this device to replace my rme fireface 802 (which is not really stable on fedora)

Before I buy the interface, I'd like to know

Do every i/o of the 828 work on linux (10 analog + 16 adats)?

Thank you

Speaking from my personal experience (since we don't officially support Linux, there has been no formal testing), the I/O works fine for me with my setup (Ubuntu 22.04.2 LTS). I do know that there can be some variations depending on the specific version of the Linux kernel that you are running, as there were a handful of important fixes to class-compliant audio which went into the kernel within the past few years, but if you're on a fairly recent version of the kernel I would expect it to function correctly.

[julien__m]

Linux compatibility is a buying argument for me. Especially when It is possible to use the device fully featured without using another OS.
The 828ES was solving that gracefully by providing a web interface. So far I don't understand why that way hasn't persisted especially with the ease of maintenance -> One way which works for everyone.

Unfortunately, 828ES has become difficult to find.

Jared from MOTU here in a totally unofficial capacity - I was really happy to see the level of excitement about the new 828 in Linux circles! To try to help you guys out, I put together this unofficial build of CueMix 5 for Linux in my spare time that should allow you to control your 828 while it's plugged into a Linux computer. To use it, just go into the build folder and run com.motu.CueMix5.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WFhmTM ... sp=sharing MD5 Sum: 9479774d594ca9f5e80c876fd62eacb3

This should work for local control of both UltraLite-mk5 and 828 devices - For UltraLite-mk5, it should show up on the discovery page; for the 828, you'll need to click the gear icon and choose "Enable WebMIDI".

Would love to hear how it goes if it's helpful for anyone!

[VennStone]

Having easy access to the DSP in the 828 and UltraLite-mk5 on Linux is really slick. Thanks for taking the time to package that up.

No issues launching the application on Debian 12.

I'll keep my eyes out for a used UltraLite-mk5 and give it a proper shake-down / make a setup guide for InterfacingLinux.

Cheers

[francoisromain]

Hello

I finally bought the 828 a few days ago because it works on linux.

I plugged two adat A/D in the 828 so I use 26 inputs and a few outputs for monitoirng and external effects.
It works really well.

I downloaded cue mix here. The application starts but I don't see the 828 under Available Devices.

Any Idea on what I can do to fix that?

I am on Fedora 40.

Thank you

[bluebell]

Hello

I finally bought the 828 a few days ago because it works on linux.

I plugged to adat A/D in the 828 so I use 26 inputs and a few outputs for monitoirng and external effects.
It works really well.

I downloaded cue mix here. The application starts but I don't see the 828 under Available Devices.

Any Idea on what I can do to fix that?

I am on Fedora 40.

Thank you

Did you enable WebMIDI in the application?

[francoisromain]

that's it. Thank you very much @bluebell

[buonamorte.records]

@mixingmanatee @AudioNarwhal
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