Best Set-up For A Composer?, I'm running a new G4--need adivce PLEASE Options

[Tripper]

Hey Everyone,

I'm the proud new owner of a PowerBook G4 1.5Ghz and 1.25gigs of RAM. I really need advice on the best setup to acheive my music recording goals. I'm looking for the best hardware reccomendations to connect my Alesis Qs8 Keyboard to my laptop. I will also be recording my vocals--and would sometimes like to record both at the same time. I've looked into getting an M-box--but I know because of latency issues and software compatablility issues that some don't like it.

Any Advice?
I am also looking for software that helps facilitate composing and not just multi-track recording. The composing would entail synth string/piano/orchestral instruments etc.
My best friend has tons of current OSX audio software--so I'm not too concerned about the price of the software....

What is the best hardware that combines audio/midi inputs and outputs? (I'm looking to spend between about $500 for the hardware.)

Thank you so much in Advance!!!

Jon

[Tripper]

Thanks for the Info!
Maybe I will just start off with Logic Express! I can get a student discount on it from the apple store.

Can you explain in brief what the "powerful sequencer engine" is?

I used to have a set-up with Digital Performer but it got too complicated for me to use---

As far as M-Audio firewire....Is there a reason you would reccomend it over all the USB devices?
I would love to hear effects on my voice in Real Time while I record...Is firewire the only way to go?

I know that M-audio has alternatives to firewire. Has anyone else found another Hardware set-up (such as the Mbox) easy with Logic Express.

I really only will use my keyboard for Midi and AT MOST two audio inputs at once

_Jon_

Ce message a été modifié par Tripper - mer. 9 juin 2004, 01:58.