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  Tue 31 Jan 2006, 04:55
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First Thanks to all the people who helped other people in these forums…you helped more than just the person you replied to…Greatly Appreciated
Secondly I plan on keeping my posts as To-The-Point as possible… 1st Background Info to put the issue in perspective… I’m planning to purchase a PowerBook G4 for Two Dedicated Purposes: 1) Music Production and Recording (Cubase, Pro Tools) 2) Live Performance (V-Stack)…so in essence A VST Beast! I plan on buying: Akai MPC2500 M-Audio Semi-weighted 88 Keys M BOX II I just realized that these devices are mainly connected via USB… ************************************ *My question for The Gurus is: If the G4 only has 1 USB port…How should I connect these devices? USB HUB? If so, is it stable? I’m was raised on PCs but I’m not ashamed to admit that I’ve been seduced by The Mac and I’m a tip away from totally going Mac …Somebody sell me on it…PLEEEAAASE!!! |
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Tue 21 Feb 2006, 01:27
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 03-Oct 05 From: Ypsilanti - US Member No.: 70,821 |
Word of caution: I had my Tascam US-122 run into my Mini through a Belkin 4 port hub. Spent days wondering why the computer didn't "see" the interface. Then someone on this wonderful site recommended plugging direct into the computer and I was in business. With only 2 ports on the mini, I use one for the hub which chains mouse & keyboard and one for the audio interface. If someone can recommend a "better" hub (if this is the issue) I'd love to hear about it as my expansion options are currently limited...
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stewie7777777 If The G4 Only Has 1 Usb Port Then...???... Tue 31 Jan 2006, 04:55
mortalengines I have a Powerbook & it has 2 USB ports & ... Wed 1 Feb 2006, 03:59 stewie7777777 Thanks for the advice Wed 1 Feb 2006, 10:40 ajchen maybe i am missing a deeper part of the question, ... Sun 19 Feb 2006, 16:56 mortalengines You are correct sir. I have never tried to use a ... Mon 20 Feb 2006, 02:46 ajchen just 6? theoretically you can keep adding more unt... Mon 20 Feb 2006, 02:52 mortalengines I was just thinking back to my Powerbook owner... Mon 20 Feb 2006, 02:54
vsmith1 Ok - firstly it isn't really a Mac vs PC quest... Tue 21 Feb 2006, 13:55 |
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