which motu firewire devices are compatible with os9?

#1 Sat, 28 Jun 2014 - 11:22

we know the original 828 + motu 828 mk2 + are mac os 9 compatible..
but the real question is..

the mk3 - is this also compatible with os 9?
this is a question id like to know the answer to!

and the answer is:
http://www.motu.com/techsupport/technotes/828mk3-hybrid-system-requirements
doesnt look like it;( unfortunately this page claims that it requires 10.5.8 leopard at a minimum!!!!!

#2 Sat, 28 Jun 2014 - 11:22

Quote

Firewire Audio Drivers/Consoles OS9

This install contains MAS and Firewire Drivers/Consoles for the 828, 896, 828mk2 and 896HD for OS9.

Unstuff with Expander version 7.03 or higher. Double-click installer and choose the installer option for your MOTU Firewire audio hardware.

-- http://www.motu.com/download/download_matching_downloads.html?product_id=21

pretty safe to say those are the interfaces compatible with mac os 9 and the others are not..

motu 828 (original 1999)

motu 828mk2 (2003)

motu 896 (original 2001)

motu 896HD (2003)

http://cdn-data.motu.com/manuals/firewire-usb-audio/896HD_Manual_Mac.pdf

896HD?

? hmmm!!!!

#3 Wed, 4 Aug 2010 - 08:09

Just found a used 828 Mk2 for cheap.

Is it true it does not support midi (OMS) under OS9 or has this been upgraded to work at a later point?

#5 Fri, 8 Sep 2006 - 05:38

Quote from: smilesdavis on August 24, 2025, 11:40:50 AM

yes what upgrade is that in the pismo G4 550mhz upgrade??

I'm not sure of the exact card, I bought it this way. Looking online I see there were a few different companies offering it years ago, not sure if dosdude still does it. With 1GB of RAM and an SSD, it flies through any OS 9 stuff I need it to do. Even Tiger works great and a PCMCIA wifi card gets it connected to modern wifi routers.