I just looked in security and privacy. It’s checked. Hmmm… Well, thanks for your time. I appreciate ya.
How many inputs does your interface have? Just wondering why you’ve got the right input connected. If it’s 2 in/2 out then the left should be your first mic input. I’m fairly sure this is some sort of driver/routing issue rather than hardware (seeing as it works fine in other apps).
Input device has two. (Yes, tried the left input…) I did reach out to VCV. Cheers. I’m going to try a few more tests.
Try the Audio 8 core module, so you get a better visual of which channels are being used by the audio device.
Maybe it will work, and maybe not.
Thank you- I will try it!
Well, that didn’t help. I am out of tests folks. This is definitely some kind of driver issue as far as I can tell. I don’t give up easily, so I am gonna start asking different questions. Here goes… If not Focusrite 2i2, then what audio interface works with mac?
It’s probably not a good replacement for a proper audio interface, as it’s lacking outputs, but my Zoom H6 recorder in audio interface mode works well for getting audio into Rack (and monitoring via headphones). If you have access to one, it might be worth testing.
This totally depends on your needs and budget.
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I have the H4n, but that is a great idea. My buddy has one. Cheers
Needs: 2-4 inputs w/pre amps good enough to power a Sm7b without cranking the gain. I’m not made of money, but I don’t think about budget as much with pro music gear or instruments. If I need a piece of gear that I can’t afford, then I save my money to buy it. I like to know my options first.
Looks like the H4n has a similar mode (described on page 033 of the manual https://zoomcorp.com/media/documents/H4n-manual.pdf). While there are differences to the H6, it should work similarly & might provide another testing environment for you. Also, when testing, the VCV Scope module is very helpful in differentiating between a weak, low, or just hard-to-hear signal and no signal at all. Good luck!
Excellent! I will test it this evening. Thanks so much!
Sure, happy to help. Looking forward to hearing what you create once you have everything working. 
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Hmm, funnily enough I’ve just ordered a Focusrite 2i2 because my other interface has some sort of earthing issue and is really noisy! Probably not much help but I’ll be able to confirm if it works on Windows when it arrives. Being such a popular interface, I’ll be astonished if it doesn’t but I’m not familiar with Mac drivers. Maybe try reinstalling the drivers and see if it initialises something? Also, is there some kind of mixer app that comes with it? Other than that, I’m out of ideas.
I am almost certain your new 2i2 will work fine with windows. That mixer app is for the newer iterations of the 2i2 I believe. But that is a good idea. I am going to check those drivers. (I know nothing, but maybe an update.) Thanks!
In my experience as a Mac user (and former Windows user), Macs usually don’t require drivers to interact with class-compliant audio (and other) devices. It seems to usually be a good idea to start with plug-and-play and only install drivers or other software if you discover you need them (sometimes even if the manufacturer recommends installing). One example of such a situation is that some devices have optional low-latency drivers that you can (but don’t have to) install, if and when you discover that latency is an issue for you. In my experience, not installing a lot of optional software from the jump can often be a good way to avoid issues, especially over the long term. This approach differs from my (increasingly historical) experience with Windows, where driver-futzing was a much more frequent part of the make-it-work dance. This being the case, one troubleshooting step that may be worth considering is uninstalling any software you previously installed for your device (or other audio-related software that could conceivably interfere).
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Exactly. I have never needed a driver, and the 2i2 has worked flawlessly with Reaper. (Never installed any drivers for it.) I just finished testing the Zoom H4n as an interface with Rack. In comparison: The floor noise on the Zoom H4n is loud in comparison to the 2i2, and doesn’t sound that good to my ears, but I actually got it to work. Page 31-33 of the Zoom manual. But then Rack froze on me. Now I am thinking updating Rack again. Thanks everyone for your ideas!
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