Audio/MIDI apps

[KweYao Agyapon]

Thanks, Colin,

I've reached a similar conclusion, re: USB v Firewire. However, I'm thinking 
of versatile studio and mobile solutions, and the non-USB selection seems 
limited.

I'm seeking users' opinions on the various apps and interfaces available. So 
far, Cubase, Digital Performer, Live, Logic and Metro have raised their 
heads. Steinberg's System 4, which combines Cubase SL with an audio/MIDI 
interface, seems to be a ready-made, integrated option. ProTools is always a 
front-runner on the audio side, but most of my current composition involves 
MIDI. help

Among interfaces, the M-audio FireWire 410 looks good, as does Mackie's 
Spike and M-Audio's Ozone, on the USB side. MIDI's the priority, with any 
interface that provides multiple ports (especially /outs/) looking better. 
Mic pre's are a necessity, since the interface will probably encounter a 
good deal of mobile use.

Thanks for your advice.

Subject: Re: [MPA] Audio/MIDI apps
From: CM McDonald < cmmcdonald at mac.com >

FWIW I find USB MIDI interfaces to be less than 100% reliable and would
prefer to get in to FireWire.

If you need versatile music scoring capabilities along with MIDI and
audio, then Cubase would do well. There are several versions and the
latest  full app is very powerful but easy to learn and use the main
functions. There are whole areas in it that I don't need and have
forgotten how/never had the time to find out etc.

I haven't kept up with Logic as I need cross platform capability.

BTW your post seems to have acquired an embedded image which makes it
very hard to reply on this list.

Hope this helps,

Colin McDonald

On Saturday, Jul 3, 2004, at 22:12 Europe/London, KweYao Agyapon wrote:

>Greetings, Mac Audio Pros,
>
>What advantages and disadvantages do you perceive in the interfaces and 
>MIDI sequencer/audio recording and editing apps that you use? I
>need to get into computer-centric composition, arrangement and
>production soon. I have a lot of experience in the MIDI sequencing
>area, but only with dedicated hardware. I used Logic a couple
>(literally) of times on the Atari STe platform, but can't represent
>that as applicable experience.
>
>To recap: I need information on the pluses and minuses of the various
>MIDI/audio interfaces (especially Firewire) and sequencer/audio apps
>that are on the market. If a database or comparison exists somewhere,
>please direct me there. If there's an archived thread available here,
>please excuse my ignorance and point me in the right direction. Muchos
>thankos!

Peace,
K

	"He who hears not the music thinks the dancer mad."
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