Connecting the Finalizer, How to. . . . Options

[gravity]

I am in the market to buy a TC Electronics Finalizer for my studio. Currently, I am running my outboard gear to an analogue mixer and then into my G4 tower via RME 98/6 soundcard. If I want to use my computer as a sequencer for playback as well as be able to record the audio through the finializer and back into the MAC at the same time is this possible or will I need to buy a DAT or another recording device?? Any advice is appreciated . . . .thanks

[holli]

mmm.. I see what you mean, my system crashed severely as well under similar circumstances. Also corrupted system files and the only way to fix was to reinstall the OS! Fortunately I don't have to put up with this anymore
T-racks can be a bit of a blunt instrument at times but notheless produces quick results - I recently mastered all the score to a film project to get a 'ruff and ready' sound with some punch, the audio track to the picture was no where near the quality of my tunes and using my usual choice of waves, the two elements were like oil and water when dubbed! The ear seems to gravitate to the higher fidelity and obviously this is a no-no for most underscoring.
Seriously though and totally on-topic, it's a hard choice to make when presented with hardware vs. software, especially when they're of similar price (TC and Waves Masters).
Think of it this way, the mac when harnessed effectively by software and with suitable interfacing can be every bit as powerful as hardware like the TC, and more. If we were comparing a beautiful vintage eq and comp's, we could argue the toss a bit more (character, warmth, quirkyness etc though arguably the job done by a modern mastering stage is a little different for sure ) ..but the TC is just some software running from ROM and EPROM with some DSP chips and some A/D D/A conversion.. in a big metal box!!
Since as a mac owner you have all of these elements and hopefully a sexy audio interface, why pay for them again?

If you compare Tc hardware and the waves masters and can't 'hear' the difference (foresaking charts, comparisons etc), buy T-racks, as with the utmost respect, it sounds as if it may suit your current requirements better and be more cost effective. T-racks is a great way to get into the mastering process. Luv Holli x