Back In Time With A B&w G3/400?, Maybe old software is the way to go? Options

[squishedtoad]

Hi, I'm new to the concept of computer-as-DAW, and delving into this stuff has been a major headache!

Here is my situation:

Blue and White G3, 400mhz, OS 10.2.8

USB Quattro Audio/MIDI interface

Outboard hardware synths, mixer, effects


Here is all I want my computer to do:

Sequence external hardware synths with a decent piano-roll style sequencer.

Record 1 or 2 audio tracks at a time (The synths, being controlled by the sequencer)

Control basic levels, panning of audio tracks, and be able to copy audio.

Send audio tracks out for processing by external effects.

I DON'T expect my computer to do any virtual instruments, audio effects, or even EQ.

I'm having a terrible time finding any software that meets these simple (I thought) requirements and runs well on my computer!

I've looked at all the major programs. The new Cubase stuff has VERY high system requirements. Protools is too expensive. Logic is a possibility, but $299 is a lot for what I would use it for, also I have my doubts it would run well on my computer. I tried Intuem, but it was unsatisfactory

I was really hoping that Tracktion would be a solution, but the MIDI seems not to work with my machine.

Anyway sorry to bring up all this OSX stuff in the OS9 forum. My question right now is this: In 1999 my computer was top-of-the-line. In 1999 people were using Macs to make music, and I believe they were able to do those simple things I stated as what I want to be able to do.

Maybe what I should do is go back to OS9, (It would have to be 9.1 to work with my audio interface)
And find an old version of a program that would run well and do the basic things I want it to do. Is anyone else doing something similar? Am I just confused? Does this make sense? I would REALLY appreciate any suggestions! Thanks

-max

[squishedtoad]

(thanks for the reply)

mm.. I was afraid of that. Well, I guess I am going back to 9 then. I've thought about CPU upgrades, but it seems to make more sense for me to just save for a used G4 with a newer Bus and whatnot.

Too bad Apple doesn't make a "minimal Quartz", eh, without the fancy appearance.. but I guess that wouldn't help the sales of new machines