Saffire Mix Control on MacOS Catalina

[Julian_M]

Just to let you all know, it is absolutely our intention to ensure that both Scarlett Mix Control and Saffire Mix Control are compatible with macOS Catalina. *snip*

Jack // Focusrite Tech Support

Agreed this is indeed excellent news, not that I have the slightest intention of upgrading to Catalina for some years yet, but good to know Focusrite are supporting their hardware longer term! As the owner of a Liquid 4Pre (which I think was massively under appreciated) that gives me a lot of confidence I made a good choice a long time ago and also makes it very easy for me to recommend their newer products to friends and colleagues.

[sixtdb]

Thanks for getting in touch.

It is our intention to release a 64-bit version of Saffire MixControl for the release of OS X 10.15.

This is still not available at present but we are hoping to release this soon.

Best regards,

Jay Lilley // Focusrite Technical Support Engineer

[Dominic Witherow]

Here is link to the 64bit version: http://beta.focusrite.com/releases/saffire_mix_control/

I'm on a MacPro 5,1 (mid 2010), using Saffire Pro 24 with High Sierra and the new driver works well with my system.

[mikebw]

I have been happily using the Saffire Mix Control (version 3.7) to set up my Saffire Pro40 on a Mac (MacOS 10.14.5) but I fear that it will stop working with the next MacOS update (Catalina) because that OS won't run non 64-bit software.

I realize Saffire Mix Control is elderly, but does anyone know if there will be an update to 64-bit?

Thanks,

Richard

(I couldn't get past the CAPTCHA on the Focusrite website!).

Richard, check out the FocusRite page for the 64-bit version of MixControl for the Saffire Pro line - http://beta.focusrite.com/releases/saffire_mix_control/

I was pleased to find this myself as we have a number of Saffire Pro 24 DSPs in use where I work, and would like to continue using them as we upgrade to Catalina in the future.

Note I have not tested this myself, but they claim that these units DO work in Catalina in their product compatibility chart - https://support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/ ... -Catalina-

[angussimons]

Focusrite has a beta version for Catalina http://beta.focusrite.com/releases/saffire_mix_control/

[Goughy]

Thanks for the heads up. I'll give it a go.

Richard

[phelex]

I realize Saffire Mix Control is elderly, but does anyone know if there will be an update to 64-bit?

There is now: Saffire Mix Control 3.9 (MAC)

[Mark Hatton]

Hi, I've tried the links in this Forum but the file seems to have been taken offline. Anyone else know what's happening with the 64bit Saffire ProMix 3.9 for Mac?

[Kwackman]

https://customer.focusrite.com/en/suppo ... d_type=all

I found it using this page and by selecting the Sapphire Pro-40, as that's what the original OP asked about, it leads to a downloads page with the 3.9 version for mac.

[upi]

There is now a 64bit version of Saffire Mix Control that runs on Catalina.
I've got version 3.9.32.0
My Catalina version is 10.15.4

My problem is that although I can see my Saffire Pro DSP 24 in the Firewire tab on System profile (shown below), AND, I can see the Thunderbolt to Firewire adaptor in the Thunderbolt tab (also shown below), nothing on my Mac recognises the Saffire?

Focusrite claims that this device should work with Catalina?

Any ideas?
(I've checked that the extension is not blocked in security)

FireWire Bus:

Maximum Speed: Up to 800 Mb/sec

SAFFIRE_PRO_24DSP:

Manufacturer: Focusrite
Model: 0x8
GUID: 0x130E0402000E7F
Maximum Speed: Up to 400 Mb/sec
Connection Speed: Up to 400 Mb/sec
Sub-units:
SAFFIRE_PRO_24DSP Unit:
Unit Software Version: 0x1
Unit Spec ID: 0x130E

Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter:

Vendor Name: Apple Inc.
Device Name: Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter
Vendor ID: 0x1
Device ID: 0x8004
Device Revision: 0x1
UID: 0x00010003005B19E0
Apple Serial Number: DTN231501Y8F494AS
Route String: 1
Firmware Version: 5.6
Port (Upstream):
Status: Device connected
Link Status: 0x2
Speed: Up to 10 Gb/s x1
Port Micro Firmware Version: 0.0.17

[kennalan]

Hi upi,

We are trying to do the exact same thing today it seems! I have tried everything.
I am trying to run the saffire pro 40 through a 2017 Mac that has USB C inputs. I have an adaptor from the 800 -400 and through a thunderbolt adaptor to USB-C.

Any ideas what I might be missing here?

[fatbenelton]

Not got one but come across similar issues with firewire to thunderbolt.....Are you trying to run it on bus power? If so, that might be the issue. Firewire directly can deliver up to 15W power I believe, however, the thunderbolt to firewire dongle can only deliver/pass 7W which isn't enough to provide bus power for interfaces.

I hope it's something as simple as just plugging it in...beyond that I have no idea.

[jt12394]

My problem is that although I can see my Saffire Pro DSP 24 in the Firewire tab on System profile (shown below), AND, I can see the Thunderbolt to Firewire adaptor in the Thunderbolt tab (also shown below), nothing on my Mac recognises the Saffire?

Focusrite claims that this device should work with Catalina?

Any ideas?
(I've checked that the extension is not blocked in security)

Hi upi,

We are trying to do the exact same thing today it seems! I have tried everything.
I am trying to run the saffire pro 40 through a 2017 Mac that has USB C inputs. I have an adaptor from the 800 -400 and through a thunderbolt adaptor to USB-C.

Any ideas what I might be missing here?

Did either of you have any luck finding a solution to this? I've just made what feels like the foolish mistake of updating my perfectly functional Saffire Mix Control v3.5 to the latest v3.9, only to find I get this same issue where my computer can see the Saffire connected via the FireWire bus, but I can't get it to appear via the Saffire Mix Control software.
Any suggestions/fixes would be much appreciated.
Thanks