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 Mon 15 Dec 2003, 05:42
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I have a g4 powerbook 867 Mhz, 384 mb RAM, running 10.2.8. After some investigation, I've narrowed my choices down to two, for money, quality and reliability: getting an M-Audio Duo and Logic Audio Big Box or getting the Digidesign M-box. (roughly $500 for either) I'm wondering if there's any major differences between the two set-ups (hardware or software advantages, etc.) and also if anyone has any recommendations or warnings for me on my set up in general.
I'll be doing some recording with a mixer probably or just using the 2 inputs for mics, etc. I recognize the limitations of USB but I need good software more than inputs/outputs right now. Maybe I'll upgrade to FireWire sometime. Thanks for your advice! |
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Tue 13 Jan 2004, 18:45
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I'm a new DAW user and my choice was the Mbox and a Ti PowerBook 867mhz, 512K RAM running 10.3.2 (Panther) I had some good mics and a numark mixer and amp w/studio monitors already that I used as the core of my old analog tape system. I have gotten great results with this gear, and I've been sucessful learning how to use it pretty quickly as well. There is of course a learning curve, but the bundled software that comes with the Mbox is GREAT! You get PT LE, Reason adapted, Amplitube LE, Live LE and T-Racks & Sample tank - it really is a great deal.
I'm stil having a hell of a time figuring out this "re-wire" business, though. I don't know how to make it work! Maybe I just need some instruction on it's use and a couple of ideas to put it to use. All in all, the Mbox has been a great investment for me, and I feel I will be using it for some time - especially when going mobile! Adios! 
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tgwj Mbox Vs. The Rest Of The Usb World Mon 15 Dec 2003, 05:42
Presto Yeah, keep it small until you find you really need... Mon 15 Dec 2003, 21:24 tgwj Thanks. yeah I've been reading up on it. I j... Thu 18 Dec 2003, 09:36 StolltheMusic I have been looking into buying an audio interface... Thu 18 Dec 2003, 12:55 Presto Decide on what you want to plug into your computer... Thu 18 Dec 2003, 21:23 Presto Ah, I forgot:
48khz is quite sufficient unless you... Thu 18 Dec 2003, 21:37 rickenbacker A popular rule of thumb is that it's better to... Fri 19 Dec 2003, 12:42 jebbels If you are recording songs with the intention of b... Mon 22 Dec 2003, 16:15 rickenbacker Yes, because the original file you capture at 24-b... Mon 22 Dec 2003, 19:38 MusicMan91 M-Audio OmniStudio USB. There really isn't an... Sat 3 Jan 2004, 19:28 macyu Hmm.. the OmniStudio USB has been something I... Sun 4 Jan 2004, 07:31 MusicMan91 I haven't experienced any noticeable lag time ... Sun 4 Jan 2004, 07:47 dextrometh I did a bit of research recently upon deciding to ... Sun 11 Jan 2004, 04:40 gahlord Hey all,
So this topic is sorta like what I need ... Tue 13 Jan 2004, 19:46 pinostut To get it working, select Reason/sampletank or abl... Tue 13 Jan 2004, 20:33 visualmusic I might as well jump on the band wagon...I'm i... Wed 14 Jan 2004, 21:04 Presto Gahlord, if I'd been able to get started with ... Thu 15 Jan 2004, 12:33 dextrometh I'm just now playing with my new Mbox. I gues... Thu 15 Jan 2004, 19:21 rickenbacker From what I understand, yes, you need to have the ... Fri 16 Jan 2004, 16:39
Presto PT Free (is it still around?) used to be the only ... Fri 16 Jan 2004, 22:49 |
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