DK wrote:
> 
> In article , Corliss@A1.tch.harvard.edu
> says...
> >
> >I've got a Mac clone, what's the next best thing to Digidesign's
> >protools?  I've got about $1k to spend on a Digital audio Workstation,
> >and I don't have an audio card (other than the one that came with my
> >mac).   Can protools work sufficiently w/out any additional hardware?
> >How does MOTU's Digital performer compare?  Any info would be great.. I
> >really want to buy within the next couple of weeks.  I've been leaning
> >more towards Performer, but mostly because what I've read about
> >Protools, is that it will probably end up costing much more than a grand
> >just to get some results.
> >Thanks!
> >
> >Sean
> >Corliss@A1.tch.harvard.edu
> 
> The next best thing to Digidesign's Pro Tools? Digidesign's Session 882 I/O, or
> even cheaper but still "THE" industry standard... Digidesign's "AudioMedia" (3)
> card (PCI) and SoundDesigner software that comes with it. all for under $1k.
> 
> You might be able to find AudioMedia II for even cheaper and it's a NuBus card
> in case you don't have a PCI mac.
> 
> It's the standard for 2 track editing on a mac AND... if you use a digital
> audio sequencer, like Emagic's Logic Audio, MOTU's Digital Performer, or
> Opcode's Studio Vision, you get 4 tracks of digital audio to play with!!!
> 
> Also, AudioMedia III is a PCI based card, you can get it for your Mac or your
> PC (WITH windows software as well).
> 
> Sync up your midi data, along with some samples, throw some effects on it, mix
> it down and BAM... you have a nice little remix.
> 
> Believe me, it works... I work for X-Mix Remix service and some of our smaller
> studios still have that setup. (That's all Armand Van Helden uses).
> 
> ~Dustin Kincaid
> 
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>     Mercury Bar DJ // Boston Record Pool Webmaster // X-Mix Remix
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Thanks Dustin, for that info..
I still have a few questions, if you don't mind.   What I had originally
planned, was to avoid purchasing any sound card until I have more
familiarity with actual recording (ie..ready to make some money).  To
start, I want to Mainly connect my keyboard via MIDI To my Mac. I DO
want to buy the most comprehensive Software (for the Mac) available for
under 1k that will give me the most flexibility to expand my system down
the road.  

As a SINGLE software solution, how does Digital Performer (which seems
to be a Digital Audio/Midi Recording/Sequencer) compare to Digidesign's
Protools Software (which appears to have the same function)?  Or do
these two programs actually complement eachother in some way?

I'm very serious about creating a viable small/expandable home
recording/multimedia studio.  (although right now I just want to start
recording/sequencing my live performance via MIDI)
Thanks for your help!

Sean C.
Corliss@A1.tch.harvard.edu