M-audio & pro tools se

Hi,
M-audio fast track works with Garageband.   It will not work for pro tools se or Audacity.  The device has good level when you check it under audio.  When running pro tools se I cannot see any sound level detection at all.  Also when I run Audacity...same thing.  I have tried all the usual updates etc.
It seems like Garageband hogs the driver or something. Anybody have similar problems? I am not impressed.

They can install it for you, normally for around 29.99 for just a software install. If you need them to work with the hardware portion as well and drivers or anything prices would vary.
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