Re: Multi-track to Computer

[Cummings <r_t_cummings@compuserve.com>]

if you mean transferring several tracks *simultaneously*, then as far as
i know you'll need multiple outputs on the multitracker and multiple
inputs on the pc audiocard. i don't know of any protocol for serial
transmission of multiple tracks - anyone else?

if you only have two inputs on your audiocard and you wish to transfer
the tracks separately, you can try using SMPTE or MTC and transfer the
tracks two at a time in sync with the stuff you've already transferred.

anyway, i'm dealing with similar problems myself (transferring analog
signals) so i've decided to get the ews88mt audiocard c& breakoutbox
from terratec:
8 analog inputs
8 analog outputs (separate i/o)
digital i/o (s/pdif)
midi i/o
24 bit (internal 32 bit)
96 kHz (who needs that?)

has anyone tried this? 
is appears to be great for the price (approx. $500US)

rob

John McCullagh wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> This is not directly about Looping, but if anyone knows the answers, 
>they're
> probably on this list ;-)
> 
> Has anyone dealt with transfering audio tracks from a digital 
>multi-track (such
> as a Roland VS-880 or 1680, or ADAT) to a PC via optical or S/PDIF ? Do 
>such
> multi-track devices have a procedure for exporting each track separately 
>- I did
> notice that WaveLab mentions "receiving multiple samples" .. is this the 
>way
> it's done, and do the MTs support that format?
> 
> Just trying to get a feel for how easy/hard this will be, and if certain 
>devices
> are better than others for this task.
> 
> Thanks,
> John