M Box Users Options

[nlowther]

Hey all you MBox users out there.
I want the to get the Mbox 'cause Pro tools is great for what I want . Only thing is Ive been toid by some people that it cant run Virtual Instruments without noticeable latency and chews up processor speed real quick when adding effects.
Tell me its not true, tell me simplicity rules and keep away from the maze that is Logic.

[Lord Pasty]

This info distresses me!!! The MBox is such a price conscious option. Of course, I know that Cubase is known to lag as well when you use too many VSTi's without the proper porcoessing speed and RAM, but it's a LOT more expensive if you ad it up...

What I'm wondering is this: if you're using something lke Logic Pro (which does use the CoreAudio drivers, obviously), would you maybe have better luck... *?* (Which I now realize was already mentioned, but it's worth the rehashing).

I'm realizing that I'm actually a little green... all over again. Drat. For me, I intend to go out and buy something that can help me do something I've never be able to do before. Sequence with my Korg and have a few other instruments and effects at my disposal, plus be able to record. I'm terrified of going out and spending a whole lot of money and then not be able to do what I need to. I mean, if I go out and realize the MBox ain't what I need, I have to go out and buy new hardware in addition to software. I completely think that what Digi is doing is a little like attempted monopoly, Arvidtp. I'm wondering if it might be smarter to wait? The question I think becomes (for me, at least) do I buy the MBox and use Logic Pro later on... or go all out for Cubase right now? I think Cubase would be a mistake from what I've read about it laying low processor speed. Thoughts, all? I need it! ( Apologies for the rant! )