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I saw that Mackie unit too. That looked pretty cool. Bias's Deck software is available for OS X now, which I was considering. But I think I've been convinced to go with the MOTU unit. Everyone seems to say there's no real comparing the two. Are the MOTU 828's 8 outputs pass-through, or are they affected by the volume controls? Just trying to work out the best way to use it in a live setting so that I can still use my mixer to control the live sound while not necessarily affecting the recorded mix. Also, do I understand correctly that you can record up to 8 tracks simultaneously, but can only monitor (hear) two of them? That is kind of confusing me in the literature I can find. Thanks for the input. I really appreciate it! Mike on 7/18/02 10:11 AM, bruno kleinefeld at brunoklein@ideastudioweb.com said somethin' like: > hi mike > > I have a MOTU 828: a very good product under many aspects. > > I don't know nothing about compatibility with OSX. I use 9 on all my >Macs. > Wich audio-sequencer software would you use with it? > > I don't think that DP3 is running on OSX. Not yet, at least, > and, since I use the 828 with DP3, I don't know nothing about the > ASIO drive for the 828. > But I assume that the 828 is working much better with DP and MOTU > resident drive. > > Above all there's another issue you should consider. MOTU 828 and > Tascam US-428 are not comparable. The USB is much slower so with the > U-428 you can record just two tracks simultaneously. The MOTU can > record up to 8. This make a big difference, don't you think...? > > anyhow I've seen that MOTU and Mackie have just announced a new > controller for DP3 > > check this url > http://www.harmony-central.com/Newp/2002/Mackie-Control.html > don't know about prices. > Could be a perfect upgrade for a system based on one or more 828! > > ciao > b:k > > > > >> I'm looking for the going opinions on a couple of audio interfaces. >I've >> got a new G4 iMac (800Mhz, 512Mb RAM) and recently ditched my old PC on >> which I did all of my recording. So now I need an audio interface. >I've >> got cash burning a hole in my pocket. =) >> >> I've can get a used MOTU 828 for about the same price (or less) as a new >> Tascam US-428. So let's pretend price isn't a factor. Here are my >thoughts >> so far... >> >> The Tascam looks cool, and I like the tactile controls for mixing. >However, >> I'm concerned about latency. I'm NOT a recording genius, so if I don't >have >> to mess with control panels/drivers/trial and error to deal with >possible >> latency issues, I'll be happy. Plus I don't do anything with MIDI - it >just >> confuses me. So that's extra functionality I won't need. BUT it has >OS X >> drivers available, which is my primary OS. >> >> The MOTU 828 by its very nature would be less likely to have latency >issues, >> but I can't find any information regarding its compatibility (or planned >> compatibility) with OS X. Anyone know anything about that? >> >> Portability: I plan on using these for recording gigs as well, but I >don't >> have a rack case. I have a mixer with its own case, but no room for >> additional rack units. I'd like to upgrade to a better road case, which >> would allow the MOTU unit to fit in. Plus I would just feel better >lugging >> the MOTU around in a case than an unprotected Tascam unit sitting on the >> seat of my car or some such. >> >> What are your thoughts? If you have experience with these units, I'd >love >> to hear pros and cons. >> >> Thanks! >> Mike >> >> >> >> >> >> >> on 7/17/02 11:31 PM, Gary Lehmann at healthquestrecruiter@earthlink.net >said >> somethin' like: >> >>> Hoo boy--it gets weirder-- >>> I just used Raymond (thank you Sean!!!) to write the DirectMIDI >patches for >>> the PMC-10--haven't gotten too far (haven't actually >recorded/listened to >>> any audio using the pedal, just pressed buttons and watched colourful >>> lights) but one thing I notice-- >>> The record/multiply/insert thingie works with DirectMIDI! >>> So if I just HAVE to do the blues I can use these commands. >>> Sorry if I seemed ungrateful or hysterical previously . . . >>> Gary >>> >