USB3 (New Macbook) with Traktor S4

I posted this on the NI thread, but thought it might be helpful to repost here.

Ok, so my S4 is working again on USB 3 ports on the new Macbook Pro 15". Here's the deal:

OS X 10.7.4 (latest OS X build) prevents the S4 from working properly. However, it works great with 10.7.3, which is what most of the new MacBooks (non-retina) shipped with. Most people upgrade their software (to 10.7.4) before they even try the S4 or Traktor, and then encounter all the audio problems. Some people have reportedly wiped their hard drive and performed a clean install of 10.7.3, but I spent hours transferring all my music files, samples, etc over to my new Mac so this wasn't an option (also, some people have already sold their old computers!).

Lion has a great feature called Lion Recovery that will let you reinstall Mac OS if you have any problems, but here's the cool part: it reinstalls the build that shipped with your computer, AND it just replaces the system files. All your data is left in tact. I just finished doing this and everything works perfectly.

All you do is hold command-R while your computer is booting, and then (from the menu) select 'Reinstall Mac OS X'. You need an internet connection, and it took hours to download the required files, but it was really easy.

This may be a great solution IF your computer shipped with 10.7.3. I'm not sure how you can tell, but might be worth a try.

Cross-posted in the NI forum:

So, some interesting news...

My retina Macbook Pro arrived today. Was pretty unenthusiastic about giving it a try with my S2.

Powered up my macbook and checked the OS X which happens to be 10.7.4 (11E2068) and installed Traktor Pro 2.5.

Plug in my S2 and give Traktor a go. Low and behold, the sound works fine! I do notice that the "!" triangle does blink repeatedly.

Also, there is a apple software update (firmware) waiting for me in the size of 1.1gb, which claims to fix some USB 3.0 problems. Looks like this same update was for the non-retina MBPs as well.

Anyhow, thought I would share my findings. I wouldn't say that it is 100% compatible, but if you get a retina MBP hold off on the firmware update until furher word from NI to address the potential issues with their testing.

CLIFF NOTES: If you bought a retina macbook pro, don't update the firmware. Even though you have 10.7.4, the S2 will still work for the most part.

In my opinion, I think NI will be able to resolve the issue with a driver hopefully.

CORRECT ME IF I"M WRONG I BELEIVE THIS IS THE PATCH

http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1542

I'll try it when I get home and report back

2012 MBP 15" (non retina) 2.6ghz OSX 10.7.4 shipped

^ I believe that's the 1.1gb firmware update that ended up messing up the functionality with the audio and USB 3.0.

If you do try it out, let us know the result please.

^^^^^^ No win situation on that one !! :cursing:

THIS MIGHT BE THE FIX FOR ALL MBP'S THAT SHIPPED WITH 10.7.4

IF THIS WORKS FOR YOU BE SURE TO THANK NI FORUM MEMEBER......................FEEDSERATONIN
I'M PISSED BECAUSE I HAVE TO WAIT TO GET OUT OF WORK TO GO HOME AND TRY THIS !! FEEEDBACK IS NEEDED..POST YOUR RESULTS

feedserotonin wrote:
It's not too difficult really, once you get the file. I was lucky enough that my brother's MacBook Pro was running 10.7.3 so I got the file.

Here's a link to the Kext File

Here's where to download the Kext Wizard

1) Launch Kext Wizard
2) Select the Installation tab
3) Click Browse and select the Kext file from the folder it was downloaded to
4) Check mark "backup kexts that will be replaced" This option will place a folder on your desktop of the USB 3.0 compatible Kext
5) Be sure the System/Library/Extentions folder is selected as the destination
6) Click Install and wait for the message saying it has completed
7) reboot your system

I hope this helps and let me know if you have questions.
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Just my opinion, everyone needs to stop bashing on Native Instruments, it's clearly not their fault. This is 100% on Apple and Intel for driver incompatibility.

EDIT: Just an FYI, this will cause all USB 3.0 devices run at USB 2.0 speeds. If you want to run your USB 3.0 devices at native speed, just reinstall the backup'd Kext file. It is a bit inconvenient but the best current solution.

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Originally Posted by vinyljunkie001

THIS MIGHT BE THE FIX FOR ALL MBP'S THAT SHIPPED WITH 10.7.4

IF THIS WORKS FOR YOU BE SURE TO THANK NI FORUM MEMEBER......................FEEDSERATONIN
I'M PISSED BECAUSE I HAVE TO WAIT TO GET OUT OF WORK TO GO HOME AND TRY THIS !! FEEEDBACK IS NEEDED..POST YOUR RESULTS

feedserotonin wrote:
It's not too difficult really, once you get the file. I was lucky enough that my brother's MacBook Pro was running 10.7.3 so I got the file.

Here's a link to the Kext File

Here's where to download the Kext Wizard

1) Launch Kext Wizard
2) Select the Installation tab
3) Click Browse and select the Kext file from the folder it was downloaded to
4) Check mark "backup kexts that will be replaced" This option will place a folder on your desktop of the USB 3.0 compatible Kext
5) Be sure the System/Library/Extentions folder is selected as the destination
6) Click Install and wait for the message saying it has completed
7) reboot your system

I hope this helps and let me know if you have questions.
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Just my opinion, everyone needs to stop bashing on Native Instruments, it's clearly not their fault. This is 100% on Apple and Intel for driver incompatibility.

EDIT: Just an FYI, this will cause all USB 3.0 devices run at USB 2.0 speeds. If you want to run your USB 3.0 devices at native speed, just reinstall the backup'd Kext file. It is a bit inconvenient but the best current solution.

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IT WORKS IT WORKS I JUST TRIED IT !! I'm gonna go a full 2hrs to give it the real test.. SPREAD DA WORD IT WORKS>>>THANK YOU FEEDSERATONIN

vinyljunkie001 easy on the cap locks, i understand that you want to get ur point across but reading & writing in all CAPS is not cool man.

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Originally Posted by DJ JesC

vinyljunkie001 easy on the cap locks, i understand that you want to get ur point across but reading & writing in all CAPS is not cool man.

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Sorry internet police !:o

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Originally Posted by vinyljunkie001

Sorry internet police !:o

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im not 5-0 but some other cats will jump on ALL CAPS and all hell breaks loose.