Dec 23, 2012  sorry to hitch on this thread but is there a link for the 1.0.5 drivers for the traveler anywhere too? Download location for old MOTU drivers? By studio901 » Sun Dec 23. Then download the latest drivers for all your MOTU stuff - both MIDI and audio. Then REPAIR PERMISSIONS. This last process has become very important of late with.


This document contains instructions for updating the firmware on your MOTU audio interface.

To confirm the firmware version currently installed on your unit, look at the bottom of your device's tab in the MOTU Audio Setup/Console application (most FireWire/USB devices), on the Setup page of the MOTU Video Setup for our video devices, or in the CueMix application (select 'Setup' under the Devices drop-down menu) for the MicroBook II.


Use these links to jump directly to your unit's instructions.


Firmware Installation


Be aware of the orientation of the FireWire or USB plug when connecting it to the device. Arturia analog factory mac torrent. Make sure that the curved part of the plug is aligned with the curved part of the port. Forcing the plug into the port the wrong way can permanently damage the interface.


  1. Turn off the 4pre.
  2. Disconnect the FireWire cable from back panel if it is connected.
  3. Connect the 4pre to the computer via USB.
  4. Press and hold the Mic 1 knob on the front panel and turn on the 4pre.
  5. Release the Mic 1 knob when the word UP appears on the front panel LED's.
  6. Open the firmware updater program and follow the on-screen instructions to install the update.

  1. Disconnect the USB cable from back panel to turn off the MicroBook II.
  2. Press and hold the volume knob on the top panel and connect the MicroBook II to the computer by USB.
  3. Release the volume knob when the 'MIC' and 'GTR' LED's start to flash on the top panel.
  4. Open the firmware updater program and follow the on-screen instructions to install the update.

  1. Turn off the Track16.
  2. Disconnect the FireWire cable from back panel if it is connected.
  3. Connect the Track16 to the computer via USB.
  4. Press and hold the volume knob on the top panel and turn on the Track16.
  5. Release the volume knob when the letter B appears on the top panel LED's.
  6. Open the firmware updater program and follow the on-screen instructions to install the update.

  1. Turn off the Audio Express.
  2. Disconnect the FireWire cable from back panel if it is connected.
  3. Connect the Audio Express to the computer via USB.
  4. Press and hold the Mic 1 knob on the front panel, and turn on the Audio Express.
  5. Release the Mic 1 knob when the word UP appears on the front panel LED's.
  6. Open the firmware updater program and follow the on-screen instructions to install the update.

(updating with internet connection)
  1. Launch the MOTU Pro Audio Control web app on your computer, as usual.
  2. Go to the Device tab.
  3. In the New Update Available banner, click More Info.
  4. After reviewing the list of enhancements, click OK to start the update.
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
(updating without internet connection)
  1. Download the latest firmware file from Firmware Change Log.
  2. Transfer the file to the computer connected to the UltraLite-mk4.
  3. Launch the MOTU Pro Audio Control web app on the computer, as usual.
  4. Go to the Device tab.
  5. Scroll down to the bottom and click Update from File.
  6. Locate the file on your hard drive and click OK to start the update.
  7. Follow the on-screen instructions.

  1. Turn off the device.
  2. Disconnect the FireWire (or ThunderBolt) cable from back panel if it is connected.
  3. Connect the device to the computer via USB.
  4. Press and hold the Page knob on the front panel and turn on the device.
  5. Release the Page knob when the bootloader version number appears on the LCD.
  6. Open the firmware updater program and follow the on-screen instructions to install the update.

  1. Turn off the device.
  2. Connect the device to the computer via FireWire.
  3. Press and hold the Page knob on the front panel and turn on the device.
  4. Release the Page knob when the bootloader version number appears on the LCD.
  5. Open the firmware updater program and follow the on-screen instructions to install the update.

  1. Connect the 8pre to the computer and turn it on.
  2. Open the firmware updater program and follow the on-screen instructions to install the update.

  1. Turn off the UltraLite.
  2. Connect the UltraLite to the computer via FireWire.
  3. Press and hold the Page knob and the Cursor knob on the front panel, and turn on the device.
  4. Release the Page and Cursor knobs when the words Firmware Upgrade appear on the LCD.
  5. Open the firmware updater program and follow the on-screen instructions to install the update.

  1. Turn off the Traveler.
  2. Connect the Traveler to the computer via FireWire.
  3. Press and hold the Cursor knob on the front panel and turn on the device.
  4. Release the Cursor knob when the words Firmware Upgrade appear on the LCD.
  5. Open the firmware updater program and follow the on-screen instructions to install the update.

  1. Turn off the device.
  2. Disconnect the FireWire cables from back panel if they are connected.
  3. Connect the device to the computer via USB.
  4. Press and hold the Value knob on the front panel and turn on the device.
  5. Release the Value knob when the bootloader version number appears on the LCD.
  6. Open the firmware updater program and follow the on-screen instructions to install the update.

  1. Turn off the device.
  2. Turn it back on while depressing the PHONES volume knob.
  3. Restart the computer.
  4. Run the MOTU Video Setup application and follow the on-screen instructions to install the update.
  5. Upon completion of firmware update, turn off the device and turn it back on.
  6. Restart the computer.

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File Name: MUAI_Mac_59644.zip
Type: driver
Date: 2014/01/20
Language: english
Version: 1.6.59644
Size: 16.2MB
Platform: Mac OSX

MOTU Universal Audio Installer for Mac OS X (1.6.59644)

• Installs latest drivers and software for all MOTU audio products including legacy products
• Supports Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.8 and 10.9
• Includes Touch OSC Layouts 1.0

File Name: MUAI_Mac_59200.zip
Type: driver
Date: 2013/11/12
Language: english
Version: 1.6.59200
Size: 16.2MB
Platform: Mac OSX

MOTU Universal Audio Installer for Mac OS X (1.6.59200)

• Installs latest drivers and software for all MOTU audio products including legacy products
• Supports Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.8 and 10.9
• Includes Touch OSC Layouts 1.0

File Name: MUAI_Win_59198.zip
Type: driver
Date: 2013/11/12
Language: english
Version: 4.0.5.9198
Size: 37.7MB
Platform: Windows Vista 32-bit, Windows Vista 64-bit, Windows 7 32-bit, Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 8 32-bit, Windows 8 64-bit

MOTU Universal Audio Installer for Windows (4.0.5.9198)

• Installs latest drivers and software for all MOTU audio products including legacy products
• Supports Windows Vista, 7 and 8
• Includes Touch OSC Layouts 1.0

File Name: MUAI_Mac_58373.zip
Type: driver
Date: 2013/08/20
Language: english
Version: 1.6.58373
Size: 16.2MB
Platform: Mac OSX

MOTU Universal Audio Installer for Mac OS X (1.6.58373)

• Installs drivers and software for all MOTU audio products
• Supports Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, 10.7 and 10.8
• Includes Touch OSC Layouts 1.0

File Name: MUAI_Win_58373.zip
Type: driver
Date: 2013/08/19
Language: english
Version: 4.0.5.8373
Size: 37.7MB
Platform: Windows Vista 32-bit, Windows Vista 64-bit, Windows 7 32-bit, Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 8 32-bit, Windows 8 64-bit

MOTU Universal Audio Installer for Windows (4.0.5.8373)

• Installs drivers and software for all MOTU audio products
• Supports Windows Vista, 7 and 8
• Includes Touch OSC Layouts 1.0

File Name: MUAI_Mac_57985.zip
Type: driver
Date: 2013/06/24
Language: english
Version: 1.6.57985
Size: 18.2MB
Platform: Mac OSX

MOTU Universal Audio Installer for Mac OS X (1.6.57985)

• Installs drivers and software for all MOTU audio products
• Supports Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, 10.7 and 10.8
• Includes Touch OSC Layouts 1.0

File Name: MOTUSetupAudio57483.zip
Type: driver
Date: 2013/05/01
Language: english
Version: 4.0.5.7483
Size: 37.5MB
Platform: Windows Vista 32-bit, Windows Vista 64-bit, Windows 7 32-bit, Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 8 32-bit, Windows 8 64-bit

MOTU Universal Audio Installer for Windows (4.0.5.7483)

• Installs drivers and software for all MOTU audio products
• Supports Windows Vista, 7 and 8
• Includes Touch OSC Layouts 1.0

File Name: MOTUAudioInstaller55333.zip
Type: driver
Date: 2012/09/11
Language: english
Version: 1.6
Size: 14.8MB
Platform: Mac OSX

MOTU Universal Audio Installer for Mac OS X

This package installs updated Mac OS X drivers and software for all MOTU FireWire, USB, Hybrid, and PCI-424 audio interfaces. FW/USB (v1.6.54199), PCI (v1.6.53876), MicroBook (v1.6.52865), and CueMix FX (v1.6.55333).
The CueMix FX app now supports PCI-424 systems and replaces the legacy CueMix Console app. Mac OS X version 10.5.8 or later is recommended. This update also contains CueMix FX support for TouchOSC and TouchOSC Layouts 1.0 for MOTU products. Supports Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion). Supported MOTU products include:


  • 2408mk3
  • 24I/O
  • 4pre
  • 828mk3 (Hybrid and FireWire)
  • 896mk3
  • 8pre
  • Audio Express
  • HD192
  • MicroBook and MicroBook II
  • Track16
  • Traveler-mk3
  • UltraLite-mk3 (Hybrid and FireWire)
  • Supported legacy MOTU products include the 1224, 1296, 2408, 2408mkII, 24i, 308, 828, 828mkII, 896, 896HD, Traveler, and the UltraLite.

Extract the contents of the ZIP archive to access and run the 'MOTU Audio Installer' package.

File Name: MOTUSetupAudio55333-1.zip
Type: driver
Date: 2012/09/11
Language: english
Version: 4.0.5.5333
Size: 34.5MB
Platform: Windows Vista 32-bit, Windows Vista 64-bit, Windows 7 32-bit, Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 8 32-bit, Windows 8 64-bit

MOTU Universal Audio Installer for Windows (4.0.5.5333)

This installer (version 4.0.55333) installs updated drivers and software for all MOTU FireWire, USB, Hybrid, and PCI-424 audio interfaces for Windows 7, 8 and Vista. 32-bit and 64-bit systems are supported. The CueMix FX app now supports PCI-424 systems and replaces the legacy CueMix Console app. This update also contains CueMix FX support for TouchOSC and TouchOSC Layouts 1.0. The minimum required legacy Windows versions are Vista SP2. Supported MOTU products include:

  • 2408mk3
  • 24I/O
  • 4pre
  • 828mk3 (Hybrid and FireWire)
  • 896mk3
  • 8pre
  • Audio Express
  • HD192
  • MicroBook and MicroBook II
  • Track16
  • Traveler-mk3
  • UltraLite-mk3 (Hybrid and FireWire)
  • Supported legacy MOTU products include the 1224, 1296, 2408, 2408mkII, 24i, 308, 828, 828mkII, 828mkII (USB), 896, 896HD, Traveler, and the UltraLite.

Extract the contents of the ZIP archive to access and run 'SetupAudio'. The archive also contains additional documentation not found in the user manual for some product models.

File Name: MOTU_Audio_Installer-Win-110806.zip
Type: driver
Date: 2011/08/09
Language: english
Version: 4.0.4.8697
Size: 33.6MB
Platform: Windows XP, Windows XP Pro, Windows Vista 32-bit, Windows Vista 64-bit, Windows 7 32-bit, Windows 7 64-bit

MOTU Universal Audio Installer for Windows (4.0.4.8697)

This installer (version 4.0.48697) installs updated drivers and software for all MOTU FireWire, USB, Hybrid, and PCI-424 audio interfaces for Windows 7, Vista, and XP. 32-bit and 64-bit systems are supported.

Extract the contents of the ZIP archive to access and run 'SetupAudio'. The archive also contains additional documentation not found in the user manual for some product models.

File Name: MOTU_Audio_Installer-Mac-100915.zip
Type: driver
Date: 2011/03/28
Language: english
Version: 1.5.38352
Size: 18.0MB
Platform: Mac OSX

MOTU Universal Audio Install for Mac OS X 10.4

Use this installer if you are using Mac OS X 10.4.x. This installer installs FireWire, USB and PCI audio interface drivers for Mac OS X 10.4.x.

Extract the contents of the ZIP archive to reach the installer program named MOTU Audio Installer. The archive also contains additional documentation to supplement the audio interface User Guide.

File Name: MOTU_Audio_Installer090407.zip
Type: driver
Date: 2007/09/04
Language: english
Version: 1.44
Size: 16.1MB
Platform: Mac OSX

MOTU Universal Audio Install- OSX 10.3

Use this install if you are using one of the supported interfaces below, and are running OSX 10.3.x (10.3.9 is recommended).
Installer contains a driver update for the MOTU 828, 896, 828mk2, 828mk2 USB, 896HD, Traveler, UltraLite, and 8pre. Cuemix console supports external control surfaces, talkback & listenback capabilities, and I/O port names. Refer to .pdf below.

Unzip and double-click installer, enter OSX Administrator password, choose Firewire USB install option, follow on-screen instructions and restart.

File Name: MOTU Audio Installer_pci111.zip
Type: driver
Date: 2007/04/23
Language: english
Version: 1.1.1
Size: 40.9MB
Platform: Mac OSX

MOTU PCI-424 Install for Mac OS X 10.3.9

Use this version if you are using Panther 10.3.9. Installer contains drivers for PCI-424 audio systems under Mac OSX. It also adds support for MOTU PCI-424 PCIe cards. Cuemix now has control surface support, talkback and listenback capabilities, and I/O port naming.

Power off MOTU PCI Audio hardware. Unzip and double-click installer, enter OSX Administrator password, choose PCI install option, follow on-screen instructions, and restart. Power up MOTU PCI Audio hardware.

File Name: MOTUAudio_3.6.7.3.zip
Type: driver
Date: 2006/10/18
Language: english
Version: 3.6.7.3
Size: 2.87MB
Platform: Windows XP Pro

MOTU Firewire and USB Audio Drivers for x64

64-bit support for MOTU 828, 896, 828mk2, 896HD, Traveler, UltraLite and 8pre. New Cuemix has control surface support, and talkback & listenback capabilities. Refer to update notes .pdf (below) for more info.

Unzip to expand. Run the installer.

File Name: fw_1.2.5.zip
Type: driver
Date: 2005/05/10
Language: english
Version: 1.2.5
Size: 3.4MB
Platform: Mac OSX

MOTU Firewire Drivers and Consoles OSX

This install provides compatibility updates for Tiger OSX 10.4, and is compatible with OSX versions back to Jaguar 10.2.x. Version also contains maintenance firmware updates for the Traveler. Installer contains a version 1.2.5 driver update for the MOTU 828, 896, 828mk2, 896HD and Traveler. New Cuemix console supports external control surfaces, talkback & listenback capabilities, and I/O port names under Panther. See .pdf below.

Unzip and double-click installer, enter OSX Administrator password, and follow on-screen instructions. Traveler users can also install the Traveler Hardware Update version 1.05 via Custom Install.

File Name: pcix_1.0.8.zip
Type: driver
Date: 2005/04/29
Language: english
Version: 1.0.8
Size: 3.07MB
Platform: Mac OSX

MOTU PCI-324/424 Install for Mac OS X 10.3.8 or earlier

Contains OSX drivers and consoles for MOTU PCI-324 and PCI-424 audio interfaces. PCI-424 users who have not upgraded to OSX v.10.3.7 or later should use this install.
Install also adds support for MOTU PCI-424 PCIe cards. Cuemix now has control surface support, talkback and listenback capabilities, and I/O port naming. Refer to .pdf (link below) for update info.

Power off MOTU PCI Audio hardware. Unzip and double-click installer, enter OSX Administrator password, and follow on-screen instructions. Power up MOTU PCI Audio hardware.

File Name: SETUPFW3.5.3.2.zip
Type: driver
Date: 2005/02/11
Language: english
Version: 3.5.3.2
Size: 2.75MB
Platform: Windows ME, Windows 2000

MOTU Firewire Audio Install for Windows

Installer supports MOTU 828, 896, 828mk2, 896HD, and Traveler. New Cuemix has control surface support, and talkback & listenback capabilities. Refer to update notes .pdf (below) for more info.
Traveler users who do not have the version 1.07 ROM should download the ROM updater (available as a separate download). The ROM version appears on the front LCD of the Traveler when powering up.

Unzip to expand. Run the SETUP to install.

File Name: SETUP_PCI424.zip
Type: driver
Date: 2004/11/11
Language: english
Version: 3.65
Size: 2.3MB
Platform: Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000

PCI-424 Audio Drivers for Windows

Installs Drivers and Consoles for MOTU PCI-424 hardware, which includes the 2408mk3, 24io and HD192. Includes WDM, ASIO and GSIF Drivers. New Cuemix supports has control surface support and talkback & listenback capabilities. Refer to .pdf update notes below.

Double-click SETUP.EXE in Installer Folder and follow on screen instructions. Restart.

File Name: Setup_PCI324.zip
Type: driver
Date: 2004/08/04
Language: english
Version: 3.64
Size: 1.4MB
Platform: Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP

PCI-324 Install for WDM, ASIO, GSIF

Motu 828 mk2 driver mac mojave

WDM drivers for PCI-324 audio hardware. Installer supports Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 and XP. Contains ASIO and GSIF drivers.
Version update contains improved 96K support and better port naming in Cakewalk's SONAR.

Refer to Read Me file for important info. Before installing, use the Add/Remove Programs Control Panel to de-install previous PCI-324 drivers. Power down your MOTU hardware.
Use WinZip to expand. Run SETUP.EXE. After install completes, power up your MOTU audio interface.

File Name: pci_os9.hqx
Type: driver
Date: 2004/07/26
Language: english
Version: 2.21
Size: 3.39MB
Platform: Mac OS9

PCI-424/324 Audio Drivers and Consoles

Contains audio drivers and application consoles for MOTU PCI-424/324 audio hardware, which includes the 2408 mk3, 24 I/O and HD192.

Double-click installer and follow on-screen instructions.

File Name: fwos9_3.12.hqx
Type: driver
Date: 2004/01/12
Language: english
Version: 3.12/2.46 MAS
Size: 2.13MB
Platform: Mac OS9

Firewire Audio Drivers/Consoles OS9

This install contains MAS and Firewire Drivers/Consoles for the 828, 896, 828mk2 and 896HD for OS9.

Unstuff with Expander version 7.03 or higher. Double-click installer and choose the installer option for your MOTU Firewire audio hardware.

File Name: pci324install.exe
Type: driver
Date: 2000/11/22
Language: english
Version: R9
Size: 1.4MB
Platform: Windows 98

PCI-324 Installer for Windows 98

Install contains PCI-324 Wave, ASIO, and GSIF Drivers as well as the PCI-324 Console and CueMix Console for Windows 98 (not Windows NT or 2000!).

Double-click the pci324install.exe file and expand file into c:unzipped. In the PCI-324 Folder, run SETUP.EXE to install. If you are updating, we recommend performing an UNINSTALL first, then reinstall.