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Logic 5.5 And Maudio Duo

Hi all. Well. as was discussed in the "essential stuff" thread, I bought the logic big box, and started playing around with it. I can see where it will take a long time to be real proficient with it, but I am already using it for multiple guitar tracks with no problem .

However, I got the MAudio Duo to use as an usb audio interface, and here is the problem I am having. When you select the Duo driver in Logic, then you can record from the guitar through the duo with no problem. But to play back, it is also using the duo as output (you can't select one driver for input, and another for output). I don't have any monitors, and just want to hear the playback through my computer speakers (which cost be $100).

Currently, I am just not using the Duo, and may return it if I can't figure this out.

Configuration - Logic Audio 5.5, OSX 10.2.4, slot-loading iMac.

Does any of this make sense?

Thanks for the help...again.

Scott

Essential Stuff?

Hello all. My name is Scott, and I am a newbie. Hello, Scott...

Okay, now that's out of the way, let me say that I have dug thorough this entire site as well as others, and I am still a little (lot) confused about the necessary equipment.

I have used/demo'd - Ableton Live, Bias Peak and Deck, Spark ME, Storm, Reason, and Metro. Haven't tried PT or Logic yet. I am on a G3 slot-loading iMac, OSX 10.2.4. I may be upgrading the computer w/in the next year if necessary.

All I want to do is record electric guitar and vocals into my imac, and do multitrack and editing on the computer. Also, I need some type of drum machine, beats, etc. Basically just looking to record my own songs for my own use (for now).

I don't have any other hardware (keyboard or midi-controller), but would consider getting an inexpensive one.

After all that, finally to the question at hand. What do I need to effectively do this? Live, Deck, and Metro seem to be the same to me in that they will let you multi-track. I like Spark a lot, and don't see where Peak is any better as a pure recorder. I could not figure out Storm or Reason. Not sure I really need all the midi-synth stuff. But I do NEED drum tracks.

Any suggestions, on software and hardware that I should look into?

Sorry for such a long request. Thanks.

Scott