EMU 0404 USB 2.0 Audio Driver Problem In Preview Build 10041
I was using the latest drivers available for the EMU 0404 USB 2.0 audio device in the previous build (9926) without any problems. But when system updated to preview build 10041, the driver stopped working.
Applications trying to output audio now freezes and «The audio service is not running» message is displayed at the sound volume icon on the taskbar.
Uninstalling and reinstalling driver didn’t solve the issue.
By the way, the driver version is 1.40 for Windows 7 x64 and it is a beta release because this device is no longer manufactured.
Now I wonder if it is a temporary state that will be resolved in the final release or this kind of old (but perfectly working) usb audio devices won’t be supported any more.
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I have an issue that might be related:
EMU 0404 PCI on Windows 10 Build 10130
Only 48k sampling mode works.
All other sample rates «Failed to play test tone» in test, just like this:
I’ve already set the sample rate in EMU PatchMix (Creative’s soundcard management app) accordingly, like this:
I’ve tried 44.1k/88.2k/96k, all the same error. But 48k works fine. Sample depth does not matter.
The EMU drivers I’m using are:
EmuPMX_PCDrv_US_2_30_00 & EmuPMX_PCApp_US_2_20_00, downloaded from http://www.emu.com/index.php/support-e-mu-0404-pcie#latest-downloads
I’ve also tried older drivers like EmuPMX_PCDrv_L6_2_10_00 & EmuPMX_PCApp_L6_2_10_00, same behavior. Both the new and old drivers worked fine in Windows 8.1
I’m not sure if it is the same issue as other friends mentioned in this thread, hope it helps. Thanks!
It’s theoretically possible that this is related to an issue that will be fixed in the next build (coming soon). Once we release that can you see if it helps? Thanks!
I’ve got the same problem with EMU0404 in final version of 10 (10240) 🙁
How can I fix it?
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this is a latest driver and it worked in b10130
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I have an issue that might be related:
EMU 0404 PCI on Windows 10 Build 10130
Only 48k sampling mode works.
All other sample rates «Failed to play test tone» in test, just like this:
I’ve already set the sample rate in EMU PatchMix (Creative’s soundcard management app) accordingly, like this:
I’ve tried 44.1k/88.2k/96k, all the same error. But 48k works fine. Sample depth does not matter.
The EMU drivers I’m using are:
EmuPMX_PCDrv_US_2_30_00 & EmuPMX_PCApp_US_2_20_00, downloaded from http://www.emu.com/index.php/support-e-mu-0404-pcie#latest-downloads
I’ve also tried older drivers like EmuPMX_PCDrv_L6_2_10_00 & EmuPMX_PCApp_L6_2_10_00, same behavior. Both the new and old drivers worked fine in Windows 8.1
I’m not sure if it is the same issue as other friends mentioned in this thread, hope it helps. Thanks!
Same thing happens here with EMU-1212m PCIE card on Windows10 RTM.
I use this sound card for digital output, the COAX jack output the S/PDIF digital signal to an external DAC. The external DAC can recognize all the sample rate correctly including 48KHz and 192KHz, but Windows cannot output any sound through the WAVE output and shows ‘failed to play test tone’ unless I set the sample rate to 48KHz.
As noted, the ASIO output works fine with all sample rates, only the WAVE output has this issue.
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I have an issue that might be related:
EMU 0404 PCI on Windows 10 Build 10130
Only 48k sampling mode works.
All other sample rates «Failed to play test tone» in test, just like this:
I’ve already set the sample rate in EMU PatchMix (Creative’s soundcard management app) accordingly, like this:
I’ve tried 44.1k/88.2k/96k, all the same error. But 48k works fine. Sample depth does not matter.
The EMU drivers I’m using are:
EmuPMX_PCDrv_US_2_30_00 & EmuPMX_PCApp_US_2_20_00, downloaded from http://www.emu.com/index.php/support-e-mu-0404-pcie#latest-downloads
I’ve also tried older drivers like EmuPMX_PCDrv_L6_2_10_00 & EmuPMX_PCApp_L6_2_10_00, same behavior. Both the new and old drivers worked fine in Windows 8.1
I’m not sure if it is the same issue as other friends mentioned in this thread, hope it helps. Thanks!
Same thing happens here with EMU-1212m PCIE card on Windows10 RTM.
I use this sound card for digital output, the COAX jack output the S/PDIF digital signal to a external DAC. The external DAC can recognize all the sample rate correctly including 48KHz and 192KHz, but Windows cannot output any sound through the WAVE output and shows ‘failed to play test tone’ unless I set the sample rate to 48KHz.
As noted, the ASIO output works fine with all sample rates, only the WAVE output has this issue.
Absolutely the same situation! External DAC, SPDIF and no sound except at 48 kHz. ASIO works fine on any sampling frequency.
My English is pretty bad and I can not describe in detail the situation, thank you for joining the discussion.
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Same problem here on EMU-0404 PCIE and Windows 10. I was on 8.1 before and I haven’t tried any of the early Win10 and I’ve also been mostly using 24bit/48kHz.
But I was definitely able to switch between different sample rates on Win 8.1, which, like posters above said, is not possible anymore on Win10. ASIO also seems to run fine with me.
Driver and Patchmix version:
EmuPMX_PCDrv_US_2_30_00_BETA
EmuPMX_PCApp_US_2_20_00
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I have an issue that might be related:
EMU 0404 PCI on Windows 10 Build 10130
Only 48k sampling mode works.
All other sample rates «Failed to play test tone» in test, just like this:
I’ve already set the sample rate in EMU PatchMix (Creative’s soundcard management app) accordingly, like this:
I’ve tried 44.1k/88.2k/96k, all the same error. But 48k works fine. Sample depth does not matter.
The EMU drivers I’m using are:
EmuPMX_PCDrv_US_2_30_00 & EmuPMX_PCApp_US_2_20_00, downloaded from http://www.emu.com/index.php/support-e-mu-0404-pcie#latest-downloads
I’ve also tried older drivers like EmuPMX_PCDrv_L6_2_10_00 & EmuPMX_PCApp_L6_2_10_00, same behavior. Both the new and old drivers worked fine in Windows 8.1
I’m not sure if it is the same issue as other friends mentioned in this thread, hope it helps. Thanks!
Same thing happens here with EMU-1212m PCIE card on Windows10 RTM.
I use this sound card for digital output, the COAX jack output the S/PDIF digital signal to an external DAC. The external DAC can recognize all the sample rate correctly including 48KHz and 192KHz, but Windows cannot output any sound through the WAVE output and shows ‘failed to play test tone’ unless I set the sample rate to 48KHz.
As noted, the ASIO output works fine with all sample rates, only the WAVE output has this issue.
I have E-MU 1212M PCI (not PCIe) and same problem occurs on Windows 10 x64 (Final Build) here too. No Windows audio on 88.1 -96-176-192 kHz. Just at 48kHz. (ASIO fine at all freqs)
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I have E-MU 1212m PCI (first version) that still serves me OK for music playback. I wouldn’t replace it. I have used it on Windows XP 32 and 64bit, Vista, 7 32 and 64bit without problems at all. I have also used it on the many builds of Insider Previews od Windows 10 (like beta tester) for almost a year. The card was working also very good without problems at all!
But, now, that I installed final version of Windows 10 Home 64bit, there is a problem with the card, or, should I better say with Windows. So, the problem is that ONLY the 48khz sample rate gives sound. 44.1, 88,2, 96, 176 and 192khz does not work. I know how to adjust the sessions, in PatchMixDSP and also in Windows Control Panel, I learned it over the years
So, I tried all driver/patchmix versions available to me but with no luck. Always the same!
The problem is with the Windows sounds, on the WAVE strip, I mean: Foobar, WMP, Internet Explorer or any other windows app/sound.
To add, ASIO works OK for music listening trough Foobar2k, but it does not output any of the windows sounds, IE, WMP. which is a problem for me.
To sum it up, I would say that the Windows does not output signal on the mentioned sample rates to the card, if it could be said that way
I also get «Failed to play test tone» error like the other users in this thread and I can say that my problem is exactly like others here.
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Emu 0404 usb driver windows
I use emu 0404 USB on Win 7 64 Bit with latest driver on their site.No problems at all.Works and Sounds Great !
Thanks, I’ve kept Vista on my laptop for the 0404.
Emu really is bad when it comes to support.
the 0404 became discontinued within 2 years of buying it brand new.
On the other hand, my desktop W7 runs a EMU 1212m pci I bought 5,5 years ago.
Not bad for the price.
I’m running an old 1212m pci (the first one) on windows 7 64bit.
It has been on 3 different pcs.
Emu should get back to doing new interfaces!
I’m running an old 1212m pci (the first one) on windows 7 64bit.
It has been on 3 different pcs.
Emu should get back to doing new interfaces!
Me too! Still running a 1212m on Windows 7 64 bit with cubase 64 bit. No issues ever!
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The E-MU driver is ASIO.
I just remembered an issue with the 0202/0404. It can’t playback audio from other apps at the same time as your DAW when you are using the ASIO driver. This may or not be an issue for you. I personally found it pretty annoying.
You turned a nightmare back into a reality. I had done something to make mine stop working. I figured i blew it up working on the pc while on. So i bought another one. (0404) I still had the old driver loaded so i thought it would be plug ‘n’ play. No sound. Tried a million drivers, deleted the one that was working. Had patchmix working then it died. couldnt find the soundcard, and wouldnt list it in device manager. I was about to give up. Took the new card out and was putting in the old one when i remembered the guy at Microcenter told me to cleanout the pci slot. The reason it went out, is i was blowing out some dust. must have gotten some in the slot and moved the card.
So then the card was in device manager, so i tried to load the driver over and over and my computer wouldnt take it. Tried every compatability there was, nothing. But since patchmix was working again i thought i’d search for a driver again. Found your link and voilla’. Sat there and watched the screen blink, the yellow sign in device manager went away, it was back.
I need to put this driver in a safe place and make a million copies of it.
Thing is, i dont want a audio box. The patchmix controls everything on my computer’s sound. I can compress youtube late at night, run all my softsynths, etc. Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you. If you were here i’d buy you anything you wanted.
Oh by the way, using windows 7 64 bit and it works emu0404 pci.
