Protools, Tascam Us 428. And A Mac Options

[salparadise99]

Can I use ProTools with a Tascam US 428 and a PowerMac? If so, is ProTools ready for OS X?

I heard that in order to use ProTools, you have to also use DigiDesign hardware...so I am wondering if this is true...which means that I can't use my Tascam controller (US 428)??

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So I can probably assume that the free version of ProTools is very limited, just as the Cubasis version that comes with the Tascam is, correct?

Yes, very limited concerning pro tools: no timecode, no beat-detective, no tdm plugins, only 8 listening tracks (24 virtuals), no OMF support, no movie support, etc.
I don't know for cubasis, as i've NEVER used it before, even if it came with my us-428, too ;-)

What kind of investment would I have to make in order to use the 428 with the middle of the road version of ProTools?
...or are you saying that I would have to find some type of Digidesign interface to use as the controller and that the 428 is useless to me?

You can't enjoy all of the us's functiunality with pro tools, only 2 ins / 2 outs (with soundmanager), and the MIDI controler functions (CS-10 emulation with pro tools, ie using play/stop/rec, faders, jog, etc.), at best
You'll have to buy an AudioMedia III, a M-Box, or a Digi001/2 to use LE in 32 tracks, still no timecode & beat-detective, actually. Mix & HD systems are way more expensive (full TC support, OMF, movie, ...).

Lastly, what software are you running on your US 428?  Are you happy with it?

I'm using DP3.02 right now, works beautifully with the us-428, there is a plugin for DP, made by Tascam (thanks folks for the great support)... No troubles at all, all controllers on the us are assigned to a DP function. To summarize, i'm VERY happy with it.
I know it works well with Nuendo, too.
Even on windows with gigastudio/sampler, nuendo, samplitude, sonar, etc. (i did check!).
Nice piece of hardware, even if it's ugly (plastic blue, erk :-)

bye.