In this guide, we will show you how to register, set up, and connect an M-Audio M-Track interface for the first time. Follow the sections below to get started.
Before you get everything connected, the first thing you’ll want to do is to register the interface with M-Audio. Upon registration, you will receive free licenses for Ableton Live Lite, and more! Keep your Sweetwater invoice handy, as you’ll need it to enter your date of purchase.
Click the image to register your M-Audio M-Track interface Download and install the drivers (Windows users only)INSTALL THE DRIVERS FIRST! Before you connect the interface to your computer, make sure you download and install the drivers beforehand. If you don’t, the M-Track may not work correctly. Once the interface is registered, the next step is to download the driver software. The M-Audio M-Track Solo interfaces are class-compliant on Mac, so no additional driver software is necessary. If you are using a Mac, skip this section and
skip to Setup and Connections.
Click the image to download the M-Track audio driver Setup and connectionsOnce everything is set up, you can update your computer’s sound settings and get everything connected. All you need to do is connect the interface to an available USB 2.0 (or higher) port, power it on then connect your gear. Depending on your application, you may want to consider adjusting a few settings. The M-Audio M-Track is bus-powered, which means no additional power
supply is required. We recommend connecting your bus-powered M-Track interface directly to your computer, and not to a hub, as USB hubs may not provide enough power. This is especially true for those that do not have their own power supply (aka passive hubs). iOS devices cannot provide sufficient power to your M-Track. For it to work correctly, you will need a USB power adapter, a USB breakout cable, and an official Apple Camera Connection Kit to connect properly. After everything has been set up and connected, the last thing you’ll need to do is update your computer’s sound settings. For most apps that aren’t DAWs, this is done from Sound Settings (Windows) or Sound Preferences (Mac). DAWs have their own sound settings for selecting an audio device. When using your interface with a DAW, select your M-Audio interface from the Playback Engine or Audio Settings window within your DAW. Follow these steps to select the M-Track interface as your computer’s audio playback device.
If the interface isn’t showing up when connecting it to your computer, reconnect the interface by unplugging and plugging it back in. If you have not done so yet, try reconfiguring the USB connections so that the M-Audio M-Track is connected directly to your computer. If the problem persists, try a different USB port or cable. Visit our Windows and Mac guides for more tips on resolving audio device connectivity. Connecting your gear to the M-Audio M-Track is straightforward and only takes a matter of seconds to set up!
Depending on what you’re connecting will depend on what the Line/Instrument switch is set to. Guitars and basses are considered Instrument level and use a ¼-inch TS cable. Instruments such as keyboards or synths are typically Line level and will require the use of a ¼-inch TRS cable. Related content When you need help, Sweetwater has the answers!Our knowledge base contains over 28,000 expertly written tech articles that will give you answers and help you get the most out of your gear. Our pro musicians and gear experts update content daily to keep you informed and on your way. Best of all, it’s totally FREE, and it’s just another reason that you get more at Sweetwater.com. |