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  Tue 8 Jun 2004, 20:06
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Hey Everyone,
I'm the proud new owner of a PowerBook G4 1.5Ghz and 1.25gigs of RAM. I really need advice on the best setup to acheive my music recording goals. I'm looking for the best hardware reccomendations to connect my Alesis Qs8 Keyboard to my laptop. I will also be recording my vocals--and would sometimes like to record both at the same time. I've looked into getting an M-box--but I know because of latency issues and software compatablility issues that some don't like it. Any Advice? I am also looking for software that helps facilitate composing and not just multi-track recording. The composing would entail synth string/piano/orchestral instruments etc. My best friend has tons of current OSX audio software--so I'm not too concerned about the price of the software.... What is the best hardware that combines audio/midi inputs and outputs? (I'm looking to spend between about $500 for the hardware.) Thank you so much in Advance!!! Jon 
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Wed 9 Jun 2004, 06:00
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hey mate
DON'T get the MBox for composing. Do not. At all! There are plenty of reasons 1) Latency 2) It uses digi's own audio engine, not apple's 3) for composing ProTools SUX. It's what i use (as i was sucked into buying it) and composing with a matrix editor is not the funnest thing to do. 4) If you want to compose to a video (ie you want to see the SMPTE time) DP and Logic shows this out of the box (not sure with express though). PT requires you to purchase another addon (which of course is not cheap). Digital Performer is what a lot of pro composers use Logic is just as good as DP with respects to composing Also If you are using orchestral synths, chances are the G4 won't be able to cope with a lot of them (especially with the MBox and RTAS format plugins) - the 'freeze' option in logic and DP is a godsend for that. ProTools doesn't (and most likely never will) include this feature. As for the best hardware... (note that the MBox doesn't have midi inputs or outputs as well) there is a reason why one would recommend firewire over anything usb. Firstly, seeing u are on a powerbook, chances are u will want to use more usb ports for other things. Secondly, the firewire IS much faster than USB2.0 (specs may say it isn't, but USB2 barely ever runs at it's top speed). The M-Audio Firewire 410 is pretty decent. This post has been edited by MrDee: Wed 9 Jun 2004, 06:02 |
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Tripper Best Set-up For A Composer? Tue 8 Jun 2004, 20:06
JeremyR Sounds like Logic might be right up your alley. I... Tue 8 Jun 2004, 23:38 Tripper Thanks for the Info!
Maybe I will just start o... Wed 9 Jun 2004, 01:44 dten I believe one of the nice things about firewire is... Wed 9 Jun 2004, 04:21 hahaworld Dear Tripper,
Your best friend has tons of OSX au... Wed 9 Jun 2004, 06:27 Tripper I understand your point of view.
I am aware of Pir... Wed 9 Jun 2004, 07:29 Tripper Just an update--
I just ordered the M-Audio 410 Fi... Wed 9 Jun 2004, 22:11 JeremyR Cool, hopefully it will work out for you. Make su... Thu 10 Jun 2004, 01:14 handle Just wanted to add that I've been usinf Finale... Thu 10 Jun 2004, 07:59
MrDee Yeah for complex arrangements i like to use sibeli... Thu 10 Jun 2004, 08:20 |
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