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 Is Quatafire Workin' Fine ? |
 Tue 17 Aug 2004, 23:32
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 Newbie Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 17-Aug 04 From: Motycz - PL Member No.: 49,021  |
Hi everyone,
Does anybody use ESI QuataFire 610 ? Are there any problems with the drivers for Mac ? I heard there may be some problems with this interface , as the producer says , some features are limited . Can anybody tell me , is Quata working fine? I need a small , versatile , not a very expensive USB/FireWire audio interface . Quata seems percect for me , but I'm a little concerned about these troubles when used with Apple's computers. Thanks |
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Mon 11 Oct 2004, 20:48
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 Newbie Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 11-Oct 04 From: Hosle - NO Member No.: 53,047 |
The Quatafire is a very interesting option, as it is firewire at nearly the price for USB-interfaces.
According to ESI the problems are mainly restrictions in Apple´s firewire audio implementation. Mac OS 10.3.4 and above should work fine. The Quatafire needs a fimware-upgrade if it´s not the newest stock. This firmware upgrade is avalable from www.esi-pro.com - but it´s only for XP (!) So you will need access to a friend´s Wintel computer to do the firmware upgrade. OS 10.3.4 and above and new stock Quatafire should work. One limited feature is that you can use only one midi-in although the interface has two inputs. Software bundle is not mac-compatible. ESI would like to include Ableton Live "light", but only the full version has firewire support. ESI says that they will include some Mac-software in the future, at least a good sample editor. I have not tried the product myself, but my music-dealer tries to convince me. Jan Erik |
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Fri 27 May 2005, 00:15
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 13-Apr 04 From: Reykjavik - IS Member No.: 40,907 |
Hi erstokke, 3Head and everyone!
Any stories about the QuataFire yet? I don't know why, but I find it to be the most appealing choice in this ever-growing pile of inexpensive audio interfaces. It's just exactly what I need for it's purpose. Windows users are complaining about driver issues (like never before) but what about the Mac...? Thanks, Finn |
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Fri 27 May 2005, 22:33
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 13-Apr 04 From: Reykjavik - IS Member No.: 40,907 |
Wow! Did my last post sound like an ad or what???
 Well, It isn't!!! I just need some info...
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