Hi. The project mix under OS X with pro tools nine has had good reviews thus far.
What country are you located in? In the states, the project mix sells new for $1249. The pace Ilok is approx fifty dollars. If you're only going to be using pro tools on mac, then I'd suggest trying to find a second hand Digi 003. That would be another very good option. Cameron. -----Original Message----- From: ptaccess@googlegroups.com [mailto:ptaccess@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Elexis Gillette Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 12:18 AM To: ptaccess@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Final Questions of Pro Tools before I Purchase Hello, How much is the Ilok in addition to Pro Tools 9.0? Secondly, I'm using MAC only, there will be no windows/sonar use. Third, I have read about the audio project mix previously. Would this be a suitable interace to perate with pro tools? I would rather spend the money to invest in something stable and surable. I believe that the project mix is a little over a grand. Lex On Feb 1, 2011, at 11:20 AM, Cameron wrote: > 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: ptaccess@googlegroups.com [mailto:ptaccess@googlegroups.com] On Behalf > Of Elexis Gillette > Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 5:51 AM > To: ptaccess@googlegroups.com > 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= >
