How do I connect a Tascam US-144 Audio/MIDI Interface

I have no idea what I'm doing.
I also have a Axiom 25 which works just fine when I plug it in.
...so
what's the deal?

not to be rude, but this is really starting to get on my nerves!
Dude, it's not my fault, OK? So you'd better calm down.
This Tascam device obviously has a direct monitoring option, which means that if you connect a sound source to one of its inputs and plug your headphones into headphone jack, you MUST hear something (and it is absolutely independent of any software that you use). If you don't hear anything, then there is a possibility that: a) you forgot to switch it on (hence no lights, no nothing, as you say) or put up the levels; b) the device is broken.
It is not true that its manual refers to Windows only. There are actually sections about how to configure it in Mac OSX (see, I had the trouble to download the manual just to help you). As for Logic, everything you need to know is also in its manual ('setting up your system' section if I am not mistaken).
Just in case, have you reached the stage when you can select Tascam interface as Input device for Logic in Preferences -> Audio -> General tab? If you have, it means OS recognizes it and the driver works.
So next step would be:
1) Create an Audio track
2) Select the APPROPRIATE input (the one where you actually plugged in your instrument) as a sound source (have you done that?)
3) Arm the track for recording or switch on input monitoring
I don't really know how much more specific can one be here. Also, note that I assume your Mac is in good condition and everything works, including USB ports and audio/USB cables.

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Hi,
A week ago I hooked up a US-122 midi interface to my iMac and it worked perfectly. Tonight for some reason, I'm not getting response from it. The USB green light is on and the iMac is detecting it. When I try to play music using iTunes, the song won't begin if the output is set to the US-122. Soon as I change the audio output setting to "Built-in output" iTunes works fine.
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But as home musician :) I'm not agree if you think that its not compatible with Windows 8.1, I would say its not compatible yet, because most of that device launched before Windows 8.1 release, some of the manufactured will be update their driver
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I just purchased my first Mac last week and i love it except for the fact that i cannot get my Audio/MIDI interface to work with it. It is a Tascam US-144 and it works fine with my PC but doesnt work at all with my Mac. I installed the drivers for Mac and nothing. The Tascam utility says that nothing is connected. Any ideas? Thanks

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