EletrikGutar182

Need To Make A Decision...reccomendations?

Ok, I have decided against the Griffin iMic, mainly because I want to be able to use ProTools and the Mbox seemed like the least expensive solution to that.

Does the Moblie Pre offer me anything better (besides a cheaper price tag) if I use another software (Logic? Cubase?...)

What does everybody reccomend for a USB Interface/Preamp as well as a multitracking software?

Thanks,
Alex

About To Switch To Mac...general Questions

I currently am, and have been, a PC user. I am making the switch to Mac this week. I am ordering a 14" iBook G4 (933 MHz, 40 Gig HDD, etc...)

I currently have a pretty basic setup involving a digital 8-track recorder that I record onto and then connect to my PC for mastering (SoundForge). I am thinking of downloading ProTools free to start off with, after I buy either the iMic or the Mobile Pre.

Will ProTools FREE work with OS X?

Would Garage Band be a good idea?

Will I be able to use the USB interface (probably the Griffin iMic...) easily with ProTools or any other software?

Does anybody have any other reccomendations besides ProTools?

As a fallback option, If I wanted to do mastering on the Mac as I did with soundforge, what is a good freeware or inexpensive mastering program I should use?

P.S., I am not a newbie when it comes to music and recording, so if there are any suggestions of good programs that aren't necessarily meant for beginners, That is fine.

Thanks in advance,
Alex