Anti 'Mac Rookie' Conspiracy?!?, Are 'Mac Rookies' generally ignored? Options

[originalmidiot]

I'm a fish out of water when it comes to Mac/Midi/Audio stuff and it seems that whenever 'newbies' ask questions, they generally don't get many replies. Is it my imagination or are the forums geared towards the hardcore techies? Am I taking t he wrong approach, and if so, what approach should I take? Or should I educate myself first and enter forums only when my knowledge level is increased? Like I said, I'm new to this so I'm not sure on the protocol. Thanks.

[DigitMus]

Soif -
Thank you for the invitation to be a moderator here. I'm afraid my 'expertise' in Macintosh music-making is pretty limited. I don't use any of the current DAW software (Logic, Digital Performer, Pro Tools, Cubase, etc.) and I haven't done anything with MIDI in years. What little I know is based on using an older version of cubase a few years ago & information I read on other forums where the true experts are. As far as recording goes, I use all dedicated hardware (ADATs, Mackie Digital 8 Buss, lots of outboard stuff). My main use of Macs is to do final editing & tweaking of stereo pre-masters for CD burning. I will always post answers to questions I feel competent to handle, & direct people to other sources of information that I am familiar with, but I really don't think I could function as a moderator. I am sorry that I can't help in that regard, but I will try to direct some of the 'real' experts I talk to into this forum. Also, between my studio schedule & frequent travel, I sometimes have no internet access for weeks. Again, I will share what little knowledge I have freely (if not frequently) & I hope to learn a little as well.
Regards,
Scott