G4 Powerbook And Os X, any suggestions? Options

[benjones]

Hello,

I have just bought a g4 powerbook with the intent of setting up a mobile studio. I will be using it mainly to multitrack live instruments, at least that has priority over MIDI input (i eventually will use midi). I couldn't imagine needing more than 2 simultaneous inputs. I was hoping to hear from anyone who has experience with an interface with these general specs.

Like the m-audio duo, audiophile, or premobile
Edirol ua3d, ua5, ua20
the emagic ones
or the mbox

etc.....


I would really like to be able to work completely in OS X. also, I haven't bought any software yet -- so I am hoping to find a hardware-software match that will work right from the get-go!

Please let me know if you have a setup that you are happy with -- or not!

thanks for any input
ben

Ce message a été modifié par benjones - jeu. 27 mars 2003, 00:41.

[Claudio]

Hi
I don't have a Powerbook but I've just bought a Power Mac desktop G4, a Digi001 and upgraded my PTLE to v.6 which is OSX native and enabled to use the dual processors. It runs just fine.

I've got a large amount of legace/pre-OSX stuff and things are looking a bit dire on that front. The main drama is that the new Macs don't boot into OS9 therefore every pre-OSX app that I own has to run in Classic. OMS and MIDI stuff has problems.

I've bought a GeeThree Stealth serial port but this hasn't given me a great deal of joy either.

Since getting my G4 I've done a fair bit of trawling the net and all I can say is "BE CAREUL". I'd probably suggest:

• buy a USB MIDI interface and make sure that it definately works with OSX. I've been seeing good things about the M-Audio and the Edirol (check out manufacturer's web site but also check out forums for user feedback)
• buying Dididesign gear, it's pretty safe, but you pay a premium price. PT6 is really cool and effective (I've used it for years) but don't know about the MBox compatibility with Powerbooks. Digi's site at http://www.digidesign.com will give you the info you need

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