Volume control locked after setting up new audio interface

[ChromeCrescendo]

I just installed a new audio interface and now, the volume controls on the Mac keyboard are locked and I can only adjust the volume using the hardware controller on the audio interface? Is this normal? Is there a workaround as I really like just being able to raise/lower/mute using the keyboard


Thank you

 

[BrianBaughn]

It depends on the audio interface. Sounds like you got one that doesn't implement the onboard audio controls.

I've had three USB audio devices (Focusrite, M-Track & Presonus) and they all worked like yours. I have a USB headset that responds to system controls and that's the only device I've ever had that does.

I got fed up with the little knob on my Presonus so I got a Mackie Big Knob (passive version).

 

[ChromeCrescendo]

It depends on the audio interface. Sounds like you got one that doesn't implement the onboard audio controls.

I've had three USB audio devices (Focusrite, M-Track & Presonus) and they all worked like yours. I have a USB headset that responds to system controls and that's the only device I've ever had that does.

I got fed up with the little knob on my Presonus so I got a Mackie Big Knob (passive version).

Ahhhh I will look into that - does the Mackie add any color to the sound? I would assume not if it is passive

 

[BrianBaughn]

Anything added to the chain will do something. It's probably the kind of device a top-of-the-line studio wouldn't add. Reviews are generally very good and the only spectral comparison I've seen shows very little difference.