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 Sun 15 Feb 2009, 18:30
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I've been surfing the net to find a USB MIDI interface which will work with my Intel iMac using 10.5. I'm a bit confused and would welcome any advice. I would like to connect my Yamaha PSR 550 to the Mac and use Garageband. I also have an acoustic guitar and would like to buy a mic and also be able to connect this and also record vocals. I think I need a 'condensor' mic for this? So in short, I need a USB Midi device with Mic for vocal (and mic for acoustic guitar without a pickup), and Midi input. I would rather spend a bit more on something with all these features than a 1 MIDI in/ 1 MIDI out cheapo wire, but I don't want to end up paying for things I will never use as a beginner amateur. I've seen some bad feedback on some models which don't yet have drivers for 10.5. Can anyone help recommend some hardware?! Thanks in advance. Hannah |
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Mon 16 Feb 2009, 05:45
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Citation (pigletto78 @ Sun 15 Feb 2009, 11:30)  Hi I've been surfing the net to find a USB MIDI interface which will work with my Intel iMac using 10.5. I'm a bit confused and would welcome any advice. I would like to connect my Yamaha PSR 550 to the Mac and use Garageband. I also have an acoustic guitar and would like to buy a mic and also be able to connect this and also record vocals. I think I need a 'condensor' mic for this? So in short, I need a USB Midi device with Mic for vocal (and mic for acoustic guitar without a pickup), and Midi input. I would rather spend a bit more on something with all these features than a 1 MIDI in/ 1 MIDI out cheapo wire, but I don't want to end up paying for things I will never use as a beginner amateur. I've seen some bad feedback on some models which don't yet have drivers for 10.5. Can anyone help recommend some hardware?! Thanks in advance. Hannah Hannah, It all boils down to money and how much of it you want to spend. You can get a nice breakout box which will do both and give you a lot of flexibility, like the MOTU Ultralite Mk3, but you'll spend about $550.00 for one at Musician's Friend. There are cheaper solutions as well. I have used the MOTU hardware for the last 9 years and been very happy with it. M-Audio has some good hardware, as does Alesis and Presonus (I have some of each of these for different applications). What is your ballpark that you are looking to spend. Since features are pretty much "solid midi", USB/FireWIre connectivity and a Mic Pre (or two), your budget will be the biggest determining factor. Hope that helps. peace.
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Tue 17 Feb 2009, 01:08
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 20 Joined: 04-Dec 08 From: Maywood - US Member No.: 105,177 |
Hello Hannah, musiciansfriend is a good store, however, it really does depend on what you are willing to spend, might I suggest that you check out the Tascam line of interfaces I have been using one for some years now and it's been very reliable, and did not break the bank, plus, if you are thinking of running an external instrument into Garageband, then you will need an Audio/midi interface not just midi.. I hope this helps. Will |
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