Hi. Yeah, avid pro tools 9 is what you want. You'll need an Ilok too.
You won't find an interface and control surface combo new for 500 bucks, probably not even second hand. Regarding the interface, How many tracks do you need to record at once? What you could do would be buy a cheapo surface like the bcf2000 and then buy a small firewire interface, focusrite, Mackie, motu, older presonus, etc. Just make sure the interface you buy is AU compliant. Or, buy a more robust interface and save up some cash. Then, buy a second hand Mackie control universal or universal pro. Or, you could try to find a second hand tascam fw1884 or m audio project mix. Both of those units are a combination audio interface, midi interface, and control surface with motorized faders. There is also the Digi 003 of course. It's a well built unit with decent mic preamps etc. however, with all of the three interfaces I just listed, keep in mind that if you are running windos xp/vista under bootcamp on your mac, like if you use sonar for some things you can't accomplish yet in pro tools, then you may have issues with crappy drivers. If you are bootcamping with windows seven, this is less of an issue. So, if we are talking pro tools on mac only, that is one thing. If we are talking about a cross platform interface for multiple DAW applications, then that alters your choices a bit. Lastly, I would advise you to go with a firewire interface and not a USB interface. Good luck, Cameron. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Elexis Gillette Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 5:51 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Final Questions of Pro Tools before I Purchase Hi, To ensure that I purchase the accessible version of Pro Tools for my MAC, I want to know is it called "Avid pro Tools 9.0"? I'm sure I have seen the correct version, it is $599.00. I'm not interested in getting the HD version. Also, I need advice on an interface. I'm wanting something where I can possibly have some control surface functionality. Specifically, something no more than $500 if possible? I'm hoping I can acquire something useful in that price range. Thank you for your help in this matter, and I apologize if I have repeated prior questions from other users on this list regarding this matter. I just want to make sure I'm securing the necessary items for recording. Lex=
