Powerbook Output And Input Max/msp Options

[godard]

Hello Forum people,

it's the first time i post since i just started learning the basics of computer music and especially max/msp.

i have some questions and will post them in order so i can be clear:

1) i am using a double socket to output from the powerbook headphones output to a)home speakers and b) to the powerbook input.
could this damage the audio card?
i want to be able to play something in max/msp and write it at the same time in cubase - is that possible?is it possible to use the filters and effects realtime?(without having to record the music first?)

2) as i understand i need a midi controller box to control the parametres in max/msp. please recomend a good and cheap one.

3) i need to control the output -small console with knobs for treble, bass -equalizers.(i always forget the name of this thing).
can i do that at the same time through another software in max/msp?
could you please recomend a small- cheap-good one?

please help i really love max msp and need to move on

p.s any links recomended for masic stuff needed for outputing/performing with a laptop will be much apreciated.

thanks!!

[Nels]

As I said before, you need to do some reading/research on the subjest to first learn the basics.

Core audio is just one of many things you'll learn about.

The link I pointed you to is an excellent resource for beginners and professionals alike.

You should also checkout the "Getting Started" section of this forum. There are many great posts there from good folks, covering much, if not all of what you need to know.