Latest Beta Releases
Liquid Channel 2.3 Released on 08-16-10 13:36
- Adds compatibility with 64-bit versions of Windows, and with Windows 7.
Focusrite USB Drivers 2.4b1 Released on 08-11-10 13:39
-Corrected problem which could have led to the USB driver not loading after install
Saffire PRO 2.5 Released on 08-03-10 13:03
Final release version
Added support for native firewire drivers in Windows 7
Additional minor bug fixes
Saffire LE 1.5 Released on 08-03-10 13:00
Final release version
Adds native 1394 driver support for the Saffire LE on Windows 7 32bit and 64bit
Saffire 2.6 Released on 08-03-10 12:58
Final release version
Adds native 1394 driver support for the original white Saffire units on Windows 7 32bit and 64bit
Saffire LE 1.5b1 Released on 07-13-10 14:55
-Adds native 1394 driver support for the Saffire LE on Windows 7 32bit and 64bit
Saffire 2.6b1 Released on 07-13-10 14:40
-Adds native 1394 driver support for the original white Saffire units on Windows 7 32bit and 64bit
Liquid Mix 3.0 Released on 07-09-10 08:40
Final release version:
Fixed:
-Audio Units now validate successfully on Snow Leopard
-Fixed issue where upon session reload, a plug-in’s output level could be incorrect if the Sidechain feature was in use.
-Bundled snapshots which have been altered by the user now reload correctly
-Maximum track count no longer reached prematurely in Logic
-Prevented possible settings loss when switching Logic sessions
-Removed invalid website links in windows shortcut menu
-Updated GUI
-Integrated VST 2.4 plug-ins into main installer
The following DAW/Platform combinations are not supported by Liquid Mix.
-64bit Sonar (no change)
-IMPORTANT: Users of Pro Tools on Mac should not download this release and instead continue using version 2.3.16.
Known issues
-96k expansion card not fixed
-LM16 users should not use expansion card
-Requires legacy drivers on Windows 7
-EQ graph inaccuracy at low frequencies (see answerbase article http://www.focusrite.com/answerbase/en/article.php?id=170)
-Plug-in will not work at 192kHz sample rate
Saffire Mix Control 2.2b1 Released on 07-08-10 10:45
This release includes a new driver (version 3.5.3) for the Saffire range:
-Resolved rare potential BSODs which could occur in Windows 7
-Some users could experience CPU spikes and audio dropouts in Windows 7, this has now been resolved
-Users of non-English versions of OS X could experience problems using MIDI
-Resolved some issues on OS X with distorted audio if certain applications were open when a device was connected
Saffire PRO 2.5b1 Released on 06-22-10 13:33
This release is specifically intended for Windows 7 users who wish to integrate their Saffire PRO into their setup using the native firewire drivers instead of the Microsoft legacy drivers.
-Added support for native firewire drivers in Windows 7
-Additional minor bug fixes
Edit(23/06/2010): Please note this is a Saffire PRO release and only applies to owners of the older PRO 26 I/O and the PRO 10 I/O interfaces.
Focusrite USB Drivers 2.3b1 Released on 06-14-10 12:28
Release notes
-Fixed problem where Saffire 6 USB would sometimes stop passing audio during use
-Running Status messages could cause MIDI data to be dropped
Known issues:
-Users should not connect a Novation device to the same USB header as the Saffire 6 USB as bandwidth issues inhibit the ability of these devices to work together on the same bus
Liquid Mix 3.0b1 Released on 05-11-10 08:49
Fixed:
-Audio Units now validate successfully on Snow Leopard
-Fixed issue where upon session reload, a plug-in’s output level could be incorrect if the Sidechain feature was in use.
-Bundled snapshots which have been altered by the user now reload correctly
-Maximum track count no longer reached prematurely in Logic
-Prevented possible settings loss when switching Logic sessions
-Removed invalid website links in windows shortcut menu
-Updated GUI
-Integrated VST 2.4 plug-ins into main installer
The following DAW/Platform combinations are not supported by Liquid Mix.
-64bit Sonar (no change)
-IMPORTANT: Users of Pro Tools on Mac should not download this release and instead continue using version 2.3.16.
Known issues
-96k expansion card not fixed
-LM16 users should not use expansion card
-Requires legacy drivers on Windows 7
-EQ graph inaccuracy at low frequencies (see answerbase article http://www.focusrite.com/answerbase/en/article.php?id=170)
-Plug-in will not work at 192kHz sample rate
Saffire Mix Control 2.1 Released on 05-10-10 09:51
Final release version (see 2.1b1 for release notes)
Saffire Mix Control 2.1b1 Released on 04-30-10 15:16
-Fixed problem with Saffire devices not retaining Firewire driver latency settings after reboot
-New code prevents several potential issues from occurring during firmware update and has improved overall stability of this process
-Apple Quicklook no longer misreports version number
Focusrite USB Drivers 1.8 Released on 03-12-10 09:43
Final release version.
-Includes fix to prevent blue screen when sending Saffire 6 USB sysex data
Saffire Mix Control 2.0 Released on 03-02-10 15:57
Final release version
-Includes native firewire driver support for Windows 7
-Increased ASIO buffer increments
-Support introduced for Snow Leopard 64bit kernel
n.b This version is not compatible with Mac OS X 10.4. To run your Saffire interface with 10.4, please use Saffire MixControl 1.8
Focusrite USB Drivers 1.8b1 Released on 02-25-10 15:16
-Fixed issue where the Saffire 6 USB would not accept Sysex MIDI data without potentionally causing a BSOD.
Saffire Mix Control 2.0b3 Released on 02-04-10 16:48
-Saffire driver updated to 3.5.2
-Fixed issue where Saffire devices would not pass audio via WDM
-Increased number of buffer size incremements
Beta testers should note that Saffire MixControl 2.0 will have extented OS X 10.6 support and will no longer support OS X 10.4
Focusrite USB Drivers 1.7b2 Released on 02-02-10 10:51
Focusrite USB Drivers release notes (Windows):
-Fixed problem with MIDI data being dropped or out of sync (in particular when using devices which send Running Status data to the Saffire 6USB).
-Fixed issue where Focusrite ASIO Driver would not show up in DAWs.
If you have had problems seeing the Focusrite ASIO Driver in your DAW then you will need to perform the following actions:
1)Install the Focusrite USB Drivers version 1.7b2
2)Uninstall 1.7b2 (this will clear any setup problems caused by previous installs)
3)Re-install the Focusrite USB Drivers 1.7b2
Customers who use the Novation ASIO drivers for audio via the Xio, X-station, nIO or Speedio should note that they will not be able to do so whilst the Saffire 6 USB is installed on their system.
Saffire Mix Control 2.0b1 Released on 12-21-09 15:12
This is a Windows only release which will improve functionality in Windows 7 32bit and 64bit. Saffire hardware users should now not need to use legacy firewire drivers on their systems.
IMPORTANT: Anyone intending on using their unit with a Mac should NOT download this beta test release as the firmware update will render their unit incompatible with earlier builds. Only download this version if you would like to test the Windows driver update.
Saffire Mix Control 1.8b2 Released on 12-02-09 13:15
Saffire MixControl 1.8b2
-Fixed an issue installing Saffire MixControl under a certain types of user account (Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.5)
Saffire Mix Control 1.8b1 Released on 11-09-09 13:07
Pro 24DSP:
-Introduced an updated VRM GUI, now with head rotation and direction indicators.
Liquid Saffire 56:
-The SPDIF Outputs on the Liquid Saffire 56 can now be switched to the AES/EBU standard operating level.
-The transformer loading on the Liquid preamps could cause some level problems with certain microphones. There is now a per channel option in the settings menu to switch this loading off.
All devices:
-Lowest buffer size decreased (Windows)
-Added finer buffer size increments (Windows)
-Clickable menus made clearer by arrow icons
-Included some bug fixes related to dual device naming and snapshot loading
-Snapshots will now load on double click (Windows)
-Sync source was selectable whilst driver was locked causing some session problems, this is now fixed (Windows)
Saffire Mix Control 1.7b4 Released on 08-28-09 14:38
-Fixed problem with pro24dsp crashing upon start up
-Improved dual device selection menu
saffire mix control 1.7b4 release notes.rtf
Saffire MixControl-1.7b4.dmg
Saffire MixControl-1.7b4.exe
Saffire Mix Control 1.7b3 Released on 08-21-09 15:05
New Features in 1.7
• Dual-device support
• Standalone mode
• VRM Headphone doubling (Pro24DSP only)
See attached release notes for full info
saffire mix control 1.7 release notes.rtfSaffire MixControl-1.7b3.dmgSaffire MixControl-1.7b3.exe
Saffire Mix Control 1.7b1 Released on 08-14-09 15:36
New Features in 1.7
• Dual-device support
• Standalone mode
• VRM Headphone doubling (Pro24DSP only)
See attached release notes for full info
saffire mix control 1.7 release notes.rtfSaffire MixControl-1.7b1.dmgSaffire MixControl-1.7b1.exe
Saffire Mix Control 1.5 Released on 06-18-09 15:44
Final release of Saffire Mix Control 1.5
-Includes some minor bug fixes.
Saffire Mix Control 1.4b1 Released on 06-05-09 11:32
-Includes updated Saffire driver (3.4.1)
-Fixed problem updating LS56 firmware on 64bit Windows machines with more than 3Gb of RAM.
-Fixed problem with panel incorrectly showing devices as disconnected.
-Now adds multichannel WDM support
Saffire PRO 2.4b1 Released on 04-27-09 10:28
-Fixed incorrect firmware version to 2.1.8386 in Windows
-Updated driver to version 2.45.
Saffire Mix Control 1.3b1 Released on 04-23-09 13:01
-Fixed problem recalling main monitor setting when power cycling device
-Improved input metering, now uses scaling comparable to hardware metering
-Changed 'Line' to 'Anlg' in input selection menu
-Improved default snapshot loading
-Added 'Clear all settings' feature. This replaces 'Restore factory defaults' which now loads an 'out-of-box' startup snapshot
-DSP firmware update (LS56 only) provides improved Liquid DSP latency.
Liquid Mix HD 1.2b1 Released on 03-27-09 10:34
-Fixed problem recalling compressor settings
-Fixed bug using Sidechain with control surfaces
-Fixed GUI problem with linked EQ controls
-Fixed GUI problem with Sidechain controls
Saffire 2.5b1 Released on 02-18-09 12:46
+ Resolved a problem with the Saffire DSP firmware update process
Liquid Channel 1.0b1 Released on 02-18-09 11:17
New emulations (replicas) for the Liquid Channel.
-New Age (Millenia STT-1)
-Trany (API 2500 Mastering Compressor)
These are further samples taken from the above compressors at various different settings.
The files can be transferred to the Liquid channel using the Liquid Control software.
It should be noted that a limited number of emulations can be present on the Liquid Channel at any one time. Some users may find it necessary to backup then remove certain emulations from the unit to allow enough free space for new ones.
Liquid Emulations 1.0b1 Released on 02-13-09 15:48
UPDATE 23/04/2009
Added new EQ emulation:
-Zebra 3 (Chandler Limited Channel MKI)
See below for install details.
New Liquid Mix Compressor Emulation Files (1.0b1):
-New Age (Millenia STT-1)
-Trany (API 2500 mastering compressor)
NOTE: This update only contains Liquid Mix emulation files. It does not include the Liquid Mix Manager or Plugin software.
Please unzip and save the emulations files in your Liquid Mix emulation directory:
MacHD/Library/Application Support/LiquidMix (Mac OS)
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\LiquidMix (Windows XP)
C:\ProgramData\LiquidMix (Windows Vista)
NOTE: Sub-folders are not supported in the emulations directory.
21 Zebra 3 EQ( leq) Build 2.zipNew Age Compressors.zipTrany Compressors.zip
Liquid 4Pre 1.1 Released on 02-05-09 14:50
This version has now been released publicly as version 1.1.
+ L4Pre Plugin features improved overall performance, reliability & integration with Pro Tools
+ Liquid4Control features an all new Device Setup interface - much cleaner and easier to use with drag'n'drop device ordering
+ improved reliability of reconnection and device setup operation
+ fixed several issues with digital sync source selection
+ improved Pro Tools plugin instantiation and session reloading (new plugins load settings from hardware whilst reloaded sessions restore saved settings to hardware)
Liquid Mix HD 1.1fc1 Released on 01-22-09 09:34
•Fixed issue with unwanted bypassing audio processing
•Amended keyboard shortcuts to conform with Pro Tools TDM standard
•Fixed issue with cross platform settings recall
•Fixed issue with UI redraw and duplicated plug-ins (Windows only)
Guitar FX Suite 1.0.1 Released on 12-12-08 18:09
Release version of the Guitar FX Suite
Guitar FX Plugin Suite Web-1.0.1.dmgGuitar FX Plugin Suite Web-1.0.1.exe
Liquid Mix 2.3b16 Released on 12-05-08 17:19
The following issues are resolved in this release:
+ Ableton Live crashes when loading LiquidMix if the hardware is not connected
+ CPU usage problems in Cubase 4
+ Liquid Mix plug-in does not truncate snapshot names
+ Snapshot load allows user to load files other than LSS snapshot files
+ Intel/PPC cross compatibility of snapshots / sessions
+ LM plug-in not RTAS wrapped in protools on the
+ Not recalling settings in logic 8 on some channels
+ Problems finding stereo plug-in under Cubase 4
+ Problem with rotary controls fixed on Windows build
+ Fixed Liquid Mix crash when trying to use 'Fixed' EQ controls
+ Hardware parameter control broken in Cubase 4.5.1
Install LiquidMix Web-2.3b16.dmgLiquidMix-VST2.4-2.3b16.dmgLiquidMixWebSetup-2.3b16.exe
Liquid 4Pre 1.1b1 Released on 11-25-08 14:26
- new plugin comms implementation
- improved integration with Pro Tools (session reloading)
- improved graphics redrawing - more efficient
Liquid Mix 2.3b15 Released on 11-04-08 16:24
- Fixed bug causing continuous software controls from hardware
- Fixed CPU spiking with certain emulations
- Removed C++ Runtime Library dependency (Windows)
KNOWN ISSUES
- Upgrading to Windows XP Service Pack 3 removes Microsoft hotfix 885222 which resolved a Firewire 800 bandwidth issue caused by Service Pack 2 effecting users with 1394b Firewire cards. Microsoft have released a new hotfix for Windows XP SP3 users which can be downloaded here, and rectifies the problem:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/955408
Install LiquidMix Web-2.3b15.dmgLiquidMix-VST2.4-2.3b15.dmgLiquidMixWebSetup-2.3b15.exe
Forte Suite 1.8b1 Released on 10-30-08 10:48
This release is the same as the Forté Suite 1.8 release version.
-Updated iLok protection
-Added ISO file for VENUE systems
FortéSuiteSetup-1.8b1.exeFortéSuiteSetup-1.8b1.isoFortéSuiteWeb-1.8b1.dmg
Liquid Mix HD 1.0b4 Released on 10-17-08 08:38
This is the same as the Liquid Mix HD 1.0 release version.
- Fixed unwanted noise issue at extreme compressor settings
- Added VENUE Installer (please see README inside .zip file for installation instructions)
PLEASE NOTE: The Liquid Mix emulations are not included with the standard Mac OS & Windows Installers (with the exception of the VENUE .ZIP file). In order to use Liquid Mix HD, you must install the emulations. These are available for download from our website on the Liquid Mix downloads page (scroll down to Liquid Mix Emulations). Instructions for installing the emulations can be found at here.
Liquid-Mix-HD-Web-1.0b4.dmgLiquidMixHD-VENUE-Setup-1.0b4.zipLiquidMixHDWebSetup-1.0b4.exe
Saffire PRO 2.3b1 Released on 10-15-08 08:22
Resolved an issue with the Firmware Updater on Mac OS Leopard.
Liquid Mix 2.3b12 Released on 08-04-08 12:31
** Mac version now checks for SHARED MEMORY before installing **
- Fixed a problem in Cubase 4 which prevented sessions from reloading properly
- Found a workaround in Digital Performer for a CPU Overload problem (use "always run in realtime" option for each plugin instance
- fixed freezing to disk in Albeton in Live which was taking twice as long as real time
- Fixed loading of old sessions in Pro Tools
- Fixed reloading sidechain EQ settings when loading a COMP ONLY snapshot
- Fixed compatiblility issue of expansion card with LM 16
- Resolved a buffer emptying problem on Logic Pro
- Resolved a conflict between mono and stereo instances
KNOWN ISSUES
- Slower than real-time audio rendering in Ableton Live
- Connectivity problems with Windows XP running on a Mac Pro (Windows XP does not properly support 1394b (ie, FireWire 800)
Install LiquidMix Web-2.3b12r1.dmgLiquidMix-VST2.4-2.3b12.dmgLiquidMixWebSetup-2.3b12.zip
Saffire PRO 02.01.8310 Released on 07-07-08 14:19
Saffire PRO 10/26 Firmware (BCD)
Version: 02.01.8310
Build date: 09/04/2008
This is the BCD file for use with 3rd party firmware tools.
WARNING! Be careful to use the correct BCD file depending on whether you have a PRO 10 / 26
Saffire LE 01.01.7442 Released on 07-07-08 14:15
Saffire LE Firmware (BCD)
Version: 01.01.7442
Build date: 07/12/2006
This is the BCD file for use with 3rd party firmware tools.
Saffire 02.02.7460 Released on 07-07-08 11:36
Saffire Firmware (BCD)
Version: 02.02.7460
Build date: 14/12/2006
This is the BCD file for use with 3rd party firmware tools.
Saffire Plugins 2.3b1 Released on 05-13-08 11:49
- Updated with VST 2.4 support for Intel Macs
- fixed some problems with automation in Logic 7 & 8
Liquid 4Pre 1.0.1 Released on 04-18-08 11:55
- Fixed a problem with linking on Windows which could cause gain to jump to maximum
Liquid Mix 2.2.1 Released on 04-15-08 10:54
Mac OS (build 32):
- Fixed a graphical timing issue which caused crashes in Digital Performer
Windows (build 36):
- Fixed some graphics memory leaks
- Fixed an issue which could cause crashes when loading some Pro Tools sessions on Windows
LiquidMix-2.2.1-VST2.4.dmgLiquidMix-2.2.1.dmgLiquidMixWebSetup-2.2.1-b36.zip
Saffire PRO 2.1b3 Released on 04-14-08 10:52
Saffire PRO Firmware Update (02.01 build 8310)
* fixed issues with SPDIF compatibility
* improved driver compatibility on Mac OS and Windows
SaffirePROUpdater-MacOS.dmgSaffirePROUpdater-Win.zipSaffirePROUpdater-Win64.zip
Liquid Mix 2.2b32 Released on 04-08-08 14:13
- Fixed a few memory leak issues on Windows
- Solved some audio processing problems in Sonar
Liquid Mix 2.2b24 Released on 03-31-08 16:35
- fixed a small issue with the debug logging mechanism
Liquid Mix 2.2b23 Released on 03-28-08 17:52
- Fixed a problem with loading larger sessions in Pro Tools
- Fixed an inconsistency in the LiquidMix Manager
- Fixed a segmentation fault which could cause AUval to fail
Special info for Cubase 4 Intel Mac Users: Cubase 4 does not support VST 2.3 plugins. You will need to download LiquidMix-VST2.4-2.2.dmg and install the LiquidMix VST2.4 plugins over the top of your existing LiquidMix 2.2 installation in order to use LiquidMix with Cubase 4 on Intel Macs.
Liquid Mix 2.2b21 Released on 03-28-08 17:50
- Improved compatibility with Pro Tools 7.4
- Fixed a problem with the LM Manager which caused the wrong channel counts to be greyed out under certain conditions
- Fixed a problem with Pro Tools 7.4 which prevented reloading some LM sessions - caused crashes
- fixed a low frequency response problem which occurred with some EQ emulations (not related to the emulation files themselves). **
- fixed a graphics bug in Vista related to the 'desktop composition' feature
- Settings from sessions created with LiquidMix 2.0 - 2.1 are now properly restored when upgrading to LiquidMix 2.2.
- Problems with display sync between Manager and plugins have been fixed
- Loading a COMP ONLY Snapshot now restores the SideChain settings
- The Emulations Menu now displays "No Emulations found at this Sample Rate" when there are no Emulations available or they are missing
** PLEASE NOTE: This problem was introduced in version 2.0. Low frequencies on tracks with LiquidMix plugins in existing 2.0 - 2.1 sessions may be affected by this change. Sessions and snapshots created with LiquidMix 2.0 - 2.1 will retain their original low frequency EQ behaviour so as to prevent any unwanted changes to existing mixes when upgrading to 2.2.
Saffire LE 1.3b1 Released on 03-26-08 10:24
Signed drivers for Vista 64 support
Liquid Mix 2.2b14 Released on 03-10-08 10:32
- Sessions and snapshots created with LiquidMix 2.0 - 2.1 will retain their original low frequency EQ behaviour so as to prevent any unwanted changes to existing mixes when upgrading to 2.2. For more details regarding changes to low frequency response, see the release notes for 2.2b11.
- Settings from sessions created with LiquidMix 2.0 - 2.1 are now properly restored when upgrading to LiquidMix 2.2.
- A problem with CoreAudio overloads in Logic has been fixed
- Exceeded the allowed number of instances in the new AUs no longer crashes the DAW
- Problems with display sync between the Manager and plugins have now been fixed
Liquid Mix 2.2b12 Released on 03-04-08 17:27
Fixed a permissions problem with the installer which caused AUs to fail the AU Validator
Liquid Mix 2.2b11 Released on 03-03-08 14:15
- Fixed the stuck plugin window behaviour in Logic 8
- Fixed a bug which sometimes prevented session settings from reloading properly in Logic 7 / 8
- Fixed a low frequency response problem which occurred with some EQ emulations (not related to the emulation files themselves). **
** PLEASE NOTE: This problem was introduced in version 2.1 version 2.0. Therefore, low frequencies on tracks with LiquidMix plugins in existing 2.1 2.0 sessions may be affected by this change.
Liquid Mix 2.1b9 Released on 11-30-07 18:15
Windows Release:
- fixed a problem with crashes in Sonar when removing a plugin from the project
- improved performance in Pro Tools
- added better user feedback when emulations are missing
Liquid Mix 2.1b6 Released on 10-23-07 14:04
- removed unnecessary sample rate change messages which appeared during AU validation
- fixed a problem in the Manager where the minimum latency settings was not restored after closing and reopening the Manager
-changed logging mechanism so it can be switched on and off more easily
Saffire PRO 2.2b1 Released on 10-11-07 14:55
* Fixes SPDIF o/p noise on boot-up / s/rate change
* Fixes Dim switch bug
* Updated to 2.45 drivers on Windows
* Drivers signed for Vista 64
Liquid Mix 2.1b5 Released on 10-04-07 09:31
- added Windows 64bit support (XP 64 and Vista 64)
Liquid Channel 2.2b2 Released on 09-17-07 09:46
- Fixed “ffLiquid.sys could not be found†problem
Saffire 2.4a1 Released on 09-11-07 16:42
- updated DSP firmware
- fixed a potential problem with the driver installation
Saffire PRO 2.1b2 Released on 09-06-07 16:08
Fixed a problem in SaffireControl PRO which caused failure to reconnect to disconnected Saffire PRO hardware.
Saffire LE 1.2.8086 Released on 08-20-07 09:57
- Fixed a problem with the co-installer
- Updated to signed driver (compatible with Vista 64)
Saffire PRO 2.1b1 Released on 08-07-07 15:17
- Firmware 2.0.8006 update fixes Standalone mode on PRO 26 and PRO 10
- Signed drivers for Vista 64 support (applies to Windows Only)
Saffire PRO 2.0.1b1 Released on 06-06-07 15:18
Mac OS - SaffireControl PRO 2.0.8001, Saffire PRO firmware 2.0.7998, AppleFWAudio-2.1.0fc9-e2
Windows - SaffireControl PRO 2.0.8001, Saffire PRO firmware 2.0.8001, Driver Version 2.44
- Improved robustness of digital input sync switching
- On-the-fly digital input connection switching is now improved
- Wordclock sync status properly defaults back to internal when the Wordclock input connection is removed or becomes invalid.
Liquid Channel 2.2b1 Released on 04-06-07 13:20
Windows Only:
- now Windows Vista compatible (32-bit only)
- Improved driver installation (INF file is now pre-installed)
Mac OS and Windows:
- Fixed "GUI Program load not reloading program correctly"
- Allows restoring of incomplete backups (which don't have the full count of 80 replicas)
- Fixed issue where software lcd screen would not clear correctly when going offline
- Fixed urls which pointed to old www.ffliquid.com site
