[JasonParticipant]

I tried multiple hdd and one Samsung ssd drive, always had issues. Once I found the SanDisk Extreme…. ALL GOOD! Imo, just get one and you’re good to go.

[JasonParticipant]

Thanks Dhak, I’ve read the second link but not the first. When my brain is working again I’ll try to fully digest it. I had about 7 hours straight working with the Qu/reaper/Mac for the first time today and my brain is fried.

I misspoke in my op, I AM using Reaper.

I’m not sure I understand fully the parent boxes.
For recording, I’ve only done ITB mixing in the past. Using the Qu as a control surface is where I don’t understand how to properly use this setup. I’ve learned how to get individual signals say tracks 1-5 into Reapers channels 1-5 but I’m not sure how to mix from that point w the Qu. Also, I’m not sure how to return that signal from Reaper to the Qu then to my monitors (plugged into Main L/R) I see where some people return Reaper (etc) into ST3 but in the Reaper Matrix I see no ST3 or main L/R outputs.

I’ll keep reading and learning, thank you for the help. Much appreciated.

[JasonParticipant]

I will try isolating from vibrations as suggested, something makes me think there is more going on though. With the WD Hdd I started getting errors before the music even started…if I’m remembering correctly. I’m going to go find a Sandisk Extreme and try that too.
Thanks for all the replies. Am I the only one that’s had issues of this kind? I don’t see other posts where people are having these problems.

[JasonParticipant]

? OK that made me laugh, thanks I needed that. Point taken. Apparently hdd drives need to be softly spoken to and nurtured like a baby. This instantly makes me wonder how all of this is supposed to work when the Qu mixer is designed for live sound work which is inherently loud and full of vibrations!? The drive was carefully placed under the mixer and never bumped, however it is set up on side stage near a working band.
I need this thing to be dead on the reliable. Nothing less is acceptable. Is there an STD driv I need this thing to be dead on the reliable. Nothing less is acceptable. Is there an SSD drive that is known to work well with the Qu? This way vibrations are a not a factor. I’ve read the SanDisk thumb drive works great but it’s only 64 gig, I need at least 250gigs for 4 hours recording. I don’t mind buying four of them but stopping and starting in the show would be an issue.

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