Software
IMPORTANT:
Windows 7 users should note that legacy firewire drivers should be installed BEFORE connecting and installing ANY Saffire devices on their system.
Mac OS
- SaffireControl 2.5
- Saffire firmware 2.2 (7869)
- Saffire DSP firmware v1.1 (7865)
Windows XP & Vista (All versions)
- SaffireControl 2.5r2
- Saffire firmware 2.2 (7869)
- Saffire DSP firmware v1.1 (7865)
- ASIO & WDM drivers 2.45
NOTE: Once you have installed the Saffire software and drivers, you will also need to run the firmware update. The firmware updater can be found in Program FilesSaffire on Windows or in /Applications/Saffire on Mac OS.
Release Notes
Saffire 2.5r2
- Windows
- Fixed a crash in SaffireControl upon closing of effects Saffire 2.5.
- Windows & OSX
- Fixed a problem with the DSP firmware update.
Saffire 2.4
- Windows
- Compatible with Vista 64-bit.
Saffire 2.3
- Windows:
- Co-installer added, allowing for easier re-installation.
- Added support for Vista 32-bit Saffire 2.3.
- Mac OS:
- Fixed a problem with syncing to S/PDIF.
- Added metering disable option to the contextual menu.
Version Information (Universal Binary)
- Saffire Control PRO 2.3.8404
- Saffire PRO Firmware 2.1.8386
- Saffire Control PRO 2.3.8467
- Saffire PRO Drivers 2.44
Release Notes Saffire Control Pro 2.3
- Resolves an issue with the firmware updater in Mac OS Leopard and Windows XP service pack 3
- Saffire PRO version 2 includes several major changes including:
- Hardware Monitoring
- Digital Output Monitoring
- "Desired" and "Active" digital sync states
- Important Installation/Updating Information! Please follow the steps below to update your Saffire PRO firmware and drivers:
- Connect your Saffire PRO.
- Run the 'Saffire PRO' installer.
- Run the firmware update which appears at the end of the installation process.
- Restart your Mac.
- The firmware and driver update should now be complete! If you accidentally skip the firmware update at the end of the installation, you can run the update from within SaffireControl PRO by selecting 'Update Firmware...' from the 'Hardware' menu.
- Includes native 1394 driver support for the Saffire Pro 10 and Saffire Pro 26 on Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit.
- Adds Pro Tools 9 Windows compatibility.
- Fixes a driver signing issue in Windows 7 64-bit.
IMPORTANT:
Windows 7 users should note that legacy firewire drivers should be installed BEFORE connecting and installing ANY Saffire devices on their system.
Mac OS
- SaffireControl 2.5
- Saffire firmware 2.2 (7869)
- Saffire DSP firmware v1.1 (7865)
Windows XP & Vista (All versions)
- SaffireControl 2.5r2
- Saffire firmware 2.2 (7869)
- Saffire DSP firmware v1.1 (7865)
- ASIO & WDM drivers 2.45
NOTE: Once you have installed the Saffire software and drivers, you will also need to run the firmware update. The firmware updater can be found in Program FilesSaffire on Windows or in /Applications/Saffire on Mac OS.
Release Notes
Saffire 2.5r2
- Windows
- Fixed a crash in SaffireControl upon closing of effects Saffire 2.5.
- Windows & OSX
- Fixed a problem with the DSP firmware update.
Saffire 2.4
- Windows
- Compatible with Vista 64-bit.
Saffire 2.3
- Windows:
- Co-installer added, allowing for easier re-installation.
- Added support for Vista 32-bit Saffire 2.3.
- Mac OS:
- Fixed a problem with syncing to S/PDIF.
- Added metering disable option to the contextual menu.
These presets allow for easy setup for complex recording sessions at all sample rates and with a variety of digital input/output configurations
Documentation
This article explains the steps necessary to safely plug in and unplug your FireWire devices without causing damage to the device or your computer.