SiGi

Logic Express-oxygen8 Latency Issue

Problem:
If I start a new project and set up an Audio Instrument - say the EXSP24 Grand Piano - I can play using the Oxygen8 and there is no latency as I am playing. However once I record the melody, when it it plays back, I am missing about every 3rd note, it sounds awful!

Also if I open the Tutorial and try to play the ES1 that's set-up there the Oxygen8 does not register any IN or OUT signals in the Transport window

Tried:
Audio Midi Set-up changing from Using Built in Audio to using the ULN2 but makes no difference

Gear:
Powerbook G4 1.5 Ghz 1.5gb Ram OSX 10.4.8
Logic Express 7.2.0
Midiman Oxygen8 (latest 3.2.2drivers) -Connected to Powerbook via USB
Metric Halo I/O ULN2 Mio Console 2.2f15 - Connected to Powerbook via FW

Many thanks for any suggestions

Introduction To Sampling

I am trying to create a simple song in Logic Express. I have the vocals sorted. I am still struggling to set up the midi (perhaps I have no instruments), but my main problem is this:

How do I take an existing song eg So What - Miles Davis, sample a small section from it, alter the tempo a little and get it into my song? Do I have the necessary gear?

Gear: Mac, Logic Express 7.2, Reason 2.5, ULN2

Tks
Steve

New Powerbook Studio

Hi,
I am just starting to put together a home studio and am in need of some advice. I currently have a Powerbook G4 1.5Ghz, 512 running Reason 2.0. I am interested in putting together Vocal/Guitar/Piano based music with a simple system that works, I don't have the technical ability to sort out latency/compatability etc. issues!

What do I need?......
More memory: Should I upgrade to 1GB?
Audio Interface: USB or Firewire (Ua-5, Ua-700 ,Tascam FW1884, RME Hammerfall, MOTU 896 and PreSonus Firestation)) ??
External Hard Drive: Firewire or USB?
Sequencer: Go all out on Logic 6 or will Tracktion do the job?
Vocals: Is this simply input via the Audio Interface or do I need something else, compressor (MAudio TAMPA)?

I am more interested in keeping it simple and having it work without too much fiddling!

Thanks