Among users of computers and laptops there are a lot of music connoisseurs. It can be like just lovers listen to music in good quality, and those who work directly with sound. M-Audio is a brand that specializes in the production of sound equipment. Most likely, the above category of people this brand is familiar. Today, various microphones, columns (so-called monitors), keys, controllers and audio interfaces of this brand are very popular. In today's article, we would like to talk about one of the representatives of sound interfaces - the M-Track device. More specifically, we will talk about where you can download drivers for this interface and how to install them.
Loading and installation software for M-Track
At first glance it may seem that connecting the M-Track audio interface and the installation of software requires certain skills. In fact, everything is much easier. The installation of drivers for this device is practically no different from the software installation process for other hardware connected to a computer or laptop via a USB port. In this case, set the software for M-Audio M-Track in the following ways.Method 1: Official site M-Audio
- Connect the device to a computer or laptop via a USB connector.
- We proceed by the link to the official resource of the M-Audio brand.
- In the site's header, you need to find the "Support" string. We carry a mouse pointer on it. You will see the drop-down menu in which you want to click on the subsection with the name "Drivers & Updates".
- On the next page you will see three rectangular fields in which you want to specify the appropriate information. In the first field with the name "Series" you need to specify the type of product M-AUDIO for which the driver search will be searched. Select the string "USB Audio and Midi Interfaces".
- In the next field, you need to specify the product model. Select the string "M-Track".
- The last step before starting the download will be the choice of operating system and bit. You can do this in the last field "OS".
- After that, you need to click on the blue "Show Results" button, which is located below all fields.
- As a result, you will see below the list of software that is available for the specified device and is compatible with the selected operating system. Immediately information will be indicated regarding the software version itself, the date of its release and the equipment model for which the driver is required. In order to start downloading software, you need to click on the link in the "File" column. As a rule, the name of the reference is a combination of a device model and driver version.
- By clicking on the link, you will fall on the page where you see advanced information about the downloadable software, and you can also familiarize yourself with the M-AUDIO license agreement. To continue, you need to go down the page and click on the Orange "Download Now" button.
- Now you need to wait until the archive is downloaded with the necessary files. After that, retrieve all the contents of the archive. Depending on the OS installed you, you need to open a specific folder from the archive. If you have installed Mac OS X - open the MacOSX folder, and if Windows is "M-Track_1_0_6". After that, you need to start the executable file from the selected folder.
- First, the automatic installation of the "Microsoft Visual C ++" medium will start. We wait until this process is completed. It will take literally a few seconds.
- After that you will see the initial window of the M-Track software installation program with greetings. Just press the "Next" button to continue installation.
- In the next window, you will again see the provisions of the license agreement. Read it or not - the choice is yours. In any case, to continue, you need to check the box in front of the string marked in the image, and click the "Next" button.
- Next, a message will appear that everything is ready for installation. To start the installation process, click the "Install" button.
- During the installation, a window will appear with a query on the installation of software for the M-Track sound interface. Press the "Install" button in such a window.
- After some time, the installation of drivers and components will be completed. This will testify the window with the appropriate notice. It remains only to click "FINISH" to end the installation.
- This method will be completed. Now you can fully use all the functions of the external sound USB interface M-Track.
Method 2: Programs for Automatic Installation
Install the required software for the M-Track device can also be used by specialized utilities. Such programs scan the system for missing software, after which you download the necessary files and install the drivers. Naturally, all this happens only with your consent. To date, many utilities of such a plan are available for the user. For your convenience, we allocated the best representatives in a separate article. There you can learn about the advantages and disadvantages of all the programs described.Read more: The best programs for installing drivers
Despite the fact that they all work in the same principle, there are some differences. The fact is that all utilities have different databases of drivers and supported devices. Therefore, it is preferable to use DRIVERPACK Solution or Driver Genius utilities. It is these representatives of such software that are updated very often and constantly expand their own bases. If you decide to use Driverpack Solution, our manual for this program can be useful.
Lesson: How to update drivers on a computer using DriverPack Solution
Method 3: Search driver for identifier
In addition to the above methods, find and install software for the M-Track audio device can also be used using a unique identifier. To do this, first it will be necessary to learn the device itself. Make it very simple. Detailed instructions about this you will find in the link that will be indicated slightly below. For the equipment of the specified USB interface, the identifier has the following value:
USB \ Vid_0763 & PID_2010 & MI_00
You only need to copy this value and apply it on a specialized site, which on this ID determines the device and selects the necessary software to it. This method we have previously devoted a separate lesson. Therefore, in order not to duplicate the information, we recommend simply by reference and familiarize yourself with all the subtleties and nuances of the method.
Lesson: Search for Drivers by Equipment ID
Method 4: Device Manager
This method will allow you to install drivers for the device using standard Windows components and components. To use it, you will need the following.
- Open the Device Manager program. To do this, press the "Windows" and "R" buttons on the keyboard. In the window that opens, simply enter the DevmGMT.msc code and press ENTER. In order to learn about other ways to open the Device Manager, we advise you to read a separate article.
- Most likely, the connected M-Track equipment will be defined as an "unknown device".
- Select such a device and click on its name with the right mouse button. As a result, the context menu will open, in which you want to select the "Update Drivers" string.
- You will then see the driver update program window. In it you will need to specify the search type to which the system resorts. We recommend choosing the option "Automatic Search". In this case, Windows will try to independently find on the Internet.
- Immediately after clicking on the search type string, the driver search process will begin directly. If it goes successfully, all software will be installed automatically.
- As a result, you will see the window in which the search result will be displayed. Please note that in some cases this method may not work. In such a situation, you should use one of the above methods.
Lesson: Open the Device Manager in Windows
We hope you will be able to install drivers for the M-Track sound interface without any problems. As a result, you can enjoy high-quality sound, connect the guitar and simply use all the functions of this device. If in the process you will have difficulties - write in the comments. We will try to help you solve the problems encountered.