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Installing Fast Track USB
To use M-Audio Fast Track USB with Pro Tools M-Powered Essential software, follow the steps in the
printed Pro Tools M-Powered Essential Quick Setup instructions. These instructions include the
basic steps for installing drivers for M-Audio Fast Track USB. Detailed information about
installing M-Audio Fast Track USB drivers is also provided in the next section.
To use M-Audio Fast Track USB with 3rd-party music recording software, you still need to install the
Fast Track USB drivers. See the following installation steps.
For best results, Fast Track USB drivers and hardware should be installed first, and your recording
software second (unless recording software already exists on the computer).
Installation Instructions for Windows XP and Vista
PLEASE NOTE: Make sure Fast Track USB is not connected to your computer when begin-
ning the installation. The following instructions will indicate when you should connect the inter-
face to your computer.
1. Install the Fast Track USB drivers by doing one of the following:
• Download the latest Fast Track USB
drivers from the Support > Drivers page at
www.m-audio.com. Once you have saved
the installer to your computer, double-click
the file to start the installation process.
• If you do not have Internet access and are
installing drivers from the included disc,
the computer will automatically display the
interactive install screen
disc is inserted. If your computer fails to
launch this application, you can manually
start it by clicking on Start > My
Computer* > Pro Tools M-Powered Essential DVD > setup.exe. Next, click "Install Fast
Track USB Driver."
*If you are using Windows Vista, "My Computer" will be labeled "Computer" in this step.
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