Hello,
I’m experiencing some issues when using my MOTU M6 audio interface with my Asus TUF A16 laptop.
I’ll try to describe my setup and problems in detail, as I’ve seen many mentions of MOTU and the M6 on forums, but none of the suggested solutions have worked for me.
Configuration:
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 - 7845HX
RAM: 32GB
OS: Windows 11
GPU: Nvidia RTX 4070
External SSD: Samsung T7 for large sound libraries
Display: Second monitor via HDMI
Audio Interface: MOTU M6 via USB-C
Software: Reaper, KONTAKT, and various VST instruments
The issues:
When using Reaper with a 256 buffer size in a light session (e.g., 5-6 VST instruments), everything works fine.
However, once I load more VSTs, even though neither RAM nor disk usage are close to 100%, the sound cuts out for half a second at regular intervals (every 30-60 seconds). Occasionally, I also get minor crackling sounds. It’s still usable but increasingly disruptive.
When playing audio from YouTube, a browser page (Firefox), or any other audio source in Windows with the MOTU set as the default output device, the sound cuts out every 10-20 seconds for nearly a full second. If I switch back to Reaper after this, the software either crashes or takes 30 seconds to recover and play sound normally again.
What I’ve tried:
Without the MOTU, using the built-in Realtek sound card, I don’t have these issues at all.
The problem persists even outside of Reaper, just with YouTube or other browser-based audio using the MOTU.
I’ve already attempted almost everything I could think of in Windows audio settings and the MOTU control panel:
Changing sample rate and buffer size
Switching the default audio device
Upgrading/downgrading MOTU drivers and M6 firmware
Using a different USB-C cable
Enabling High Performance mode in Windows
Testing 24-bit and 16-bit audio formats
Switching browsers
Additionally, I tried using Asio Link Pro Tool, which improved browser audio playback slightly with fewer bugs, but the software is outdated and frequently crashes, making it unreliable.
With a MacBook Pro i9, I had some performance limitations, but none of these stability issues when switching between different applications using the same audio interface. The MOTU M6 itself is an excellent device otherwise.
Any ideas or advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance for your help!![:phones:]( "tsk tsk tsk")
I’m experiencing some issues when using my MOTU M6 audio interface with my Asus TUF A16 laptop.
I’ll try to describe my setup and problems in detail, as I’ve seen many mentions of MOTU and the M6 on forums, but none of the suggested solutions have worked for me.
Configuration:
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 - 7845HX
RAM: 32GB
OS: Windows 11
GPU: Nvidia RTX 4070
External SSD: Samsung T7 for large sound libraries
Display: Second monitor via HDMI
Audio Interface: MOTU M6 via USB-C
Software: Reaper, KONTAKT, and various VST instruments
The issues:
When using Reaper with a 256 buffer size in a light session (e.g., 5-6 VST instruments), everything works fine.
However, once I load more VSTs, even though neither RAM nor disk usage are close to 100%, the sound cuts out for half a second at regular intervals (every 30-60 seconds). Occasionally, I also get minor crackling sounds. It’s still usable but increasingly disruptive.
When playing audio from YouTube, a browser page (Firefox), or any other audio source in Windows with the MOTU set as the default output device, the sound cuts out every 10-20 seconds for nearly a full second. If I switch back to Reaper after this, the software either crashes or takes 30 seconds to recover and play sound normally again.
What I’ve tried:
Without the MOTU, using the built-in Realtek sound card, I don’t have these issues at all.
The problem persists even outside of Reaper, just with YouTube or other browser-based audio using the MOTU.
I’ve already attempted almost everything I could think of in Windows audio settings and the MOTU control panel:
Changing sample rate and buffer size
Switching the default audio device
Upgrading/downgrading MOTU drivers and M6 firmware
Using a different USB-C cable
Enabling High Performance mode in Windows
Testing 24-bit and 16-bit audio formats
Switching browsers
Additionally, I tried using Asio Link Pro Tool, which improved browser audio playback slightly with fewer bugs, but the software is outdated and frequently crashes, making it unreliable.
With a MacBook Pro i9, I had some performance limitations, but none of these stability issues when switching between different applications using the same audio interface. The MOTU M6 itself is an excellent device otherwise.
Any ideas or advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance for your help!
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