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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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Thu 10 Jun 2004, 08:20
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Yeah for complex arrangements i like to use sibelius with it's midi outputting into ProTools (and into EWQL Orchestra) to avoid quicktime's awful sounds! PT allows this because it has virtual midi channels. If logic doesn't, there's plenty of workarounds all over the place which makes up for the IAC bus in OS9 (has it reappeared in Panther?)
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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 MrDee hey mate
DON'T get the MBox for composing. Do... Wed 9 Jun 2004, 06:00 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
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