Using the USB3’s ASIO driver for Mac.
Here are instructions (notably absent from the download) on how to use the USB3’s ASIO driver for Mac.
* The current driver as of 7/31/02, is compatible with OS9.1 or 9.2 only. Earlier versions, or OSX are not supported.
1. Download the ASIO Mac driver from http://www.aardvarkaudio.com/aasd-v1/download/drivers.html
The file you download will be called “usb3_asio_mac3”
2. Expand the file with Stuffit expander. This is commonly found in, Applications >>> Aladdin Folder >> Stuffit Expander (folder)
If you don’t have expander, you can download it from www.aladdinsys.com
3. Expanding the file “usb3_asio_mac3” should create a new folder called “Aardvark”. The contents of the folder will be “Aardvark USB 3 ASIO” and “PGAardvarkUSB3”
4. Drag “PGAardvarkUSB3” into the Extensions folder, located inside the System Folder.
5. Drag “Aardvark USB 3 ASIO” into the “ASIO Drivers” folder in your Sequencing/Recording application’s folder. For example, drag the file into :
Macintosh HD >>> Digital Performer 3.0 folder >>> ASIO Drivers.
6. Launch your application, and set it’s audio hardware to use ASIO USB3.
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