Which firewire Interface to get?

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Which one to get that has a midi interface,spidif that can use pro tools? Under $500

Track audio/midi and sync evrything.
 
If you really feel the need to be ProTools compatible, you really HAVE to use one of their approved devices (they use them as copy protection, so no you can't get around that).

Digidesign has a list over on their website of approved compatible interfaces; you'll have to go see what's in your budget on the approved list.
 
everything midi. so i can track over n over.. as long as it has S/PDIF 4Inputs..
 
So you want MIDI, S/PDIF, & 4 other inputs? Is that right? If so, what are the 4 other inputs going to be used for? Do you need them to be mic preamps?

And, nice to see another Louisianian on the boards. :D What part of Louisiana are you from?
 
Yes thats correct. No not mic preamps. I only need one mic preamp really. I will use the inputs and s/pdif for my mpc, keyboards and future sound modules. What you think?

Lake Charles.. You? Also i will use a keyboard controller for software synths.
 
TimOBrien said:
If you really feel the need to be ProTools compatible, you really HAVE to use one of their approved devices (they use them as copy protection, so no you can't get around that).
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Yeah, that's a pretty big gating factor. It basically means you either buy Digi or M-Audio hardware. Neither one makes the best hardware, IMHO, though they're mostly usable. My advice would probably be to either buy something that Black Lion will mod and then if you don't like the sound clarity, pay them to mod it or buy something without pres and buy yourself some better outboard pres.
 
Black '' mod how/what'' lion?
something without pres=presets? outboard pres? like? im lost, been a while.
the mbox2pro has professional cd quality sellable sound?

dgatwood said:
Yeah, that's a pretty big gating factor. It basically means you either buy Digi or M-Audio hardware. Neither one makes the best hardware, IMHO, though they're mostly usable. My advice would probably be to either buy something that Black Lion will mod and then if you don't like the sound clarity, pay them to mod it or buy something without pres and buy yourself some better outboard pres.
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Why Protools ?? Have you looked at other software packages out there there are some great ones out there without raping your wallet. Also would give you more options for a audio interface as well !
 
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busdown said:
Black '' mod how/what'' lion?
something without pres=presets? outboard pres? like? im lost, been a while.
the mbox2pro has professional cd quality sellable sound?
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pres = preamps. Black Lion Audio is a company that takes hardware and modifies it to clean up places where the manufacturer cut corners.
 
Supergeek - like what? thats why im asking..

black lion audio whats there prices?
im looking at the alesis io26 cause it has 8 inputs. also the presonous firebox but it suks cause it dont have true midi/s/pdif so i wouldnt be able to record midi and use midi at the same time.
oh and the mbox2 pro. so? i need firewire midi spdif.
 
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