MDR 24/96 Help

[Dave]

Hello All,

I'm having problems transferring files back to my MDR using WS_FTP Pro. I
can retrieve files from the Mackie, and, according to my computer screen,
the files are transferred back..However, they do not show up on the Mackie
display. I suspect I'm making a dumb error, but I'm new to FTP...Any
suggestions appreciated. My MDR will not recognize my removeable hard
drive, which is why I'm using the FTP method..I'm running Windows XP, and
all of the connections appear to be correct. Any advice would be
appreciated..I really need to free up space on the Mackie.

Thanks,

Dave

[Dave]

(Mike Rivers) wrote in message news:<znr1091796148k@trad>...
> In article > writes:
>
> > I'm having problems transferring files back to my MDR using WS_FTP Pro. I
> > can retrieve files from the Mackie, and, according to my computer screen,
> > the files are transferred back.
>
> Where did you put them when you sent them back to the MDR? And in
> fact, where did the files come from? Did you overwrite existing files
> of the same name? That can screw things up.
>
> Understand that the MDR24/96 is a recorder, not a file player. The
> only way it knows to play files is if they're part of a project, which
> is defined by a "project" file.
>
> I'm sure I can help you, but I need to know exactly what you've done
> and what you're trying to do. What version of the operating sytsem are
> you running?
>
> > I suspect I'm making a dumb error, but I'm new to FTP...Any
> > suggestions appreciated.
>
> Your problem is most likely not with FTP, but with operation of the
> recorder. You may be trying to do something that you can't do the way
> you're doing it.
>
> > My MDR will not recognize my removeable hard drive
>
> Is it a genuine Mackie M90, or something you built you built yourself?
> I'll refrain from asking dumb questions until I know more.
>
> By the way, I'm working on a book about the Mackie hard disk recorders
> that attempts to fill in the blanks left by the existing
> documentation. It will be available (assuming Mackie doesn't sue me
> for publishing it) when, in Mackie terms, it's ready.

Hi Mike,

Thanks for responding so quickly. My goal , at this point, is to free
up space on my MDR for upcoming sessions via FTP, and transfer them
back once these sessions are mixed and off the Mackie. I attempted
to do this by moving an entire project folder from the MDR to my
computer (Windows XP) I then deleted the project on the Mackie via
the front panel of the MDR, and assumed that I could then create a new
project name and FTP the files back to the Mackie. Even though my
computer screen indicated that a transfer had taken place, the Mackie
did not seem to "see" the new info. I'm using version 1.2 OS on the
MDR. I think that using the M-90 (genuine) is a non-issue at this
point. I've gone through tech support, and re-installed the OS as
well as flashed the BIOS to try to solve the problem. Tech support
then said the only thing left to try was re-formatting the hard drive
which, of coarse, I can't do as long as I have projects which need to
be completed. Hence,the FTP idea. I hope I've been clear in trying to
explain the problem...The book would be a best seller..useable
documentation is, indeed, lacking for this product. Again, my thanks
for your response, and any ideas are much appreciated.

Dave

[Dave]

(Geetar Dave) wrote in message >...
> "Dave" > wrote in message >...
> > Hello All,
> >
> > I'm having problems transferring files back to my MDR using WS_FTP Pro. I
> > can retrieve files from the Mackie, and, according to my computer screen,
> > the files are transferred back..However, they do not show up on the Mackie
> > display. I suspect I'm making a dumb error, but I'm new to FTP...Any
> > suggestions appreciated. My MDR will not recognize my removeable hard
> > drive, which is why I'm using the FTP method..I'm running Windows XP, and
> > all of the connections appear to be correct. Any advice would be
> > appreciated..I really need to free up space on the Mackie.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Dave
>
> Hi Dave.
> Another Dave with an MDR here. ;^)
>
> Once you upload files to the MDR, you have to import them into your
> MDR session. I have created a folder on the MDR called "import" for
> this purpose (I'm quite imaginitive).
>
> The MDR won't recognize your extrnal drive:
> Is your external drive "locked" in? You turned the little key jobby
> once you put the drive caddy in there?
>
> Check out the Mackie user forums. They're a great source of
> information and assistance. Also, Mike Rivers (who shows up there and
> here) might just know nearly everything there is to know. Nice guy
> too.
>
> -dave
> www.themoodrings.com

Hi Dave,

Thanks for responding..I suspect I haven't been creating a proper
folder to put the project back into..I responded to Mike, who has good
information as well..Again, thanks for your post, it's much
appreciated.

Dave