[MPA] Audio/MIDI apps

[CM McDonald]

One other point just occurred to me: if you are going to use an 
external HD for recording audio it is better to have MIDI/audio 
interfaces on a different bus. Mind you, with the size of PB hard 
drives now, external drives probably won't be necessary for MIDI/audio 
but this is still an issue for video.

Colin McDonald


On Tuesday, Jul 6, 2004, at 05:19 Europe/London, KweYao Agyapon wrote:

> 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!