Alesis io/26 What Software would you use?

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My friend is using the Alesis io26 with HP laptop, XP, with fireware port. Cubase LE which came with it is working fine for ADAT -> Cubase multitrack download.

1) Can't seem to get Cakewalk 9.0 to recognize the Alesis IO26. Will this version of Cakewalk record multitrack from the Alesis. If yes any advice as to what settings need to be tweaked to get it to see the 8 channels? Cakewalk is the old standard used so it would be nice to keep using it....

2) Is SONAR the better/possible choice here - I believe it has a multitrack capability. Could purchase SONAR if it is recommended over Cubase LE.

3) What other software will work with the Alesis? For ADAT download and multitracking in general.... Any insight into packages you have gotten to work would be greatly appreciated.

4) PROTOOLS is proprietary right? So it cannot work with anything but Digidesign hardware....

5) Recommendations for Multitracking/MIDI software that will work with the Alesis to as it needs some MIDI capabilities for drums/synths.....

Thanks in advance - great features on the Alesis io26 BTW.....
 
Here's some answers I got from another forum, thought it would be helpful to post it here.....

ido1957 said:
Using Alesis io26 with HP laptop, XP, with fireware port. Cubase LE which came with it working fine for ADAT -> Cubase multitrack download.

1) Can't seem to get Cakewalk 9.0 to recognize the Alesis IO26. Will this version of Cakewalk record multitrack from the Alesis. If yes any advice as to what settings need to be tweaked to get it to see the 8 channels? Cakewalk is the old standard used so it would be nice to keep using it....
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I'm quite sure 9.0 doesn't recognize ASIO or WDM, just DirectSound, MME, and older driver models. I could be wrong, though, I haven't used 9.0 in six years or so!
ido1957 said:
2) Is SONAR the better choice here - I believe it has a multitrack capability. Could purchase SONAR if it is recommended over Cubase LE.
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I'm a big fan of Sonar. Why not download the demo and give it a spin? They also have a "Home Studio" version which has some limitations, but nothing serious for most users.
ido1957 said:
3) What other software will work with the Alesis? For ADAT download and multitracking in general.... Any insight into packages you have gotten to work would be greatly appreciated.
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I think the question is what doesn't work, as every ASIO application I've thrown at it (Wavelab, Live, Audition, Reason, Project5, Acid Pro, Vegas, etc.) have all worked extremely well with it.
ido1957 said:
4) PROTOOLS is proprietary right? So it cannot work with anything but Digidesign hardware....
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Yes, Pro Tools is proprietary and needs Digi hardware to run. And I agree completely about the io26, great feature set especially considering the price. What surprises me more, though, is that the build quality is really solid.

And I finally think I figured out where they cut costs to meet the price point: There's no fancy industrial design with custom-molded weird plastic shapes, irregular size cases, or whatever. The box is very simple and no-nonsense, which I presume let them put more of the bucks into the components, construction, and sound quality.
 
This thread is right on time.

I just got the Alesis IO|26 and the Korg X50 for my 42nd Birthday.

I was wondering if I should update the Cubase LE that comes bundled with it or shop around.

I'm reading this discussion with great interest.

Carl
 
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Krakit said:
This thread is right on time.

I just got the Alesis IO|26 and the Korg X50 for my 42nd Birthday.

I was wondering if I should update the Cubase LE that comes bundled with it or shop around.

I'm reading this discussion with great interest.

Carl
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And I repeat:"Try Reaper! You'll be amazed! www.cockos.com

I'm using it with my ilO26!! " :D:D
 
I'm still shopping for a new laptop. Once I get one, I'll try reaper right away.

Carl
 
My friend who has the IO/26 has ordered Sonar 6 PE. He found it more like Cakewalk 9 which he was already familiar with. I'll post any comments once he installs it and tries it out. His laptop has XP and he's not upgrading to Vista at this time because Alesis has no drivers for Vista yet.
 
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