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You know, there are ways of running windows software in OS X. I use WineBottler (free) for a couple apps and it works great. In fact, I've recently winebottled a bunch of my old windows games. They actually run better this way then when I load them up in my windows 7 partition (another option if you have a spare windows licence collecting dust). have a look here to get started : http://lifehacker.com/5521308/how-to-seamlessly-run-that-one-windows-app-you-need-on-a-mac Sylvain On Thu, Jan 13, 2011 at 10:14 AM, Dennis Moser <sinsofmachaut@gmail.com> wrote: > Mark, > > Have you also posted this to the FCB Yahoo group? Lots of UNO users > AND non-UNO users over there. iFCB works just fine on the Mac, but > yes, you will need to update your firmware as you already know. And > the upgrade is definitely cheaper than a new FCB or Gordius. > > I don't use the UNO chip, so I'm not sure about any native Mac editors > for use with it...but as I said, the FCB group should have the > information. > > Good luck! > > Dennis > > http://soundcloud.com/usrsbin > http://audiozoloft.com > http://usrslashsbin.angrek.com/ > > > > On Thu, Jan 13, 2011 at 2:05 AM, mark francombe <mark@markfrancombe.com> >wrote: >> Sorry I thought I made it clear.. I have a VERY OLD FCB... with >firmware 1.0 >> definately no UNO chip. I know that iFCB dont work with 1.0 but it will >with >> 2.0 . In dont think I need UNO chip unless I can edit on a mac.. Bruno >say >> it works well... >> >> As for Softstep Luis... I really want it to succeed, so I have not >trumpeted >> my decision on that. I sent it back. Not based on the flaky software, I >> think that will be ok in the long run. I didnt like the feel of the >buttons. >> I discovered that I NEED a physical CLICK. I suggest they put a tiny >> Solenoid on the pedal. to "fake" some feeling of a click... >> >> So Im back to the FCB, a few switches are dodgy.. I may open it up and >fix >> it.. but Im also waiting for to afford Gordius.. and for them to >release mac >> software too.. in the pipe I think... >> >> M >> >> >> On Thu, Jan 13, 2011 at 9:49 AM, Louie Angulo ><louie.angulo@googlemail.com> >> wrote: >>> >>> guys keep misleading Mark! >>> the iFCB will work on a Mac but it will not work with the UnO chip >>> mounted on the FCB >>> the answer is quite clear under the FAQ >>> >>> question: I use an Intel-Mac and this application is too slow to be >used. >>> answer:Very sorry about this. There is no immediate solution. Here are >>> some dissapointing suggestions: >>> >>> * Run Windows on your Mac >>> * Go back to using original Behringer fimware. You can then use iFCB >>> >>> dont even try it,ive tried dowloading mandolane etc. but wont work >>> properly >>> quite disapointing... >>> Luis >>> P.S. hey Mark i thoguth you have gotten the Softstep whats the crack >now? >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Jan 13, 2011 at 9:39 AM, mark francombe ><mark@markfrancombe.com> >>> wrote: >>> > Great to hear Bruno... I might consider upgrading my firmware (If it >>> > doesnt >>> > cost more than a new FCB... ha ha) I checked the software, and it >looked >>> > great... but didnt work on my FCB.. and it toook a while before I rad >>> > the >>> > manual... "...doesnt work on old firmware or INO chip") >>> > >>> > >>> > cheers for the feedback >>> > >>> > >>> > Mark >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > On Thu, Jan 13, 2011 at 9:11 AM, Bruno E. Kleinefeld >>> > <bruno.bk@gmail.com> >>> > wrote: >>> >> >>> >> The iFCB things works well. Nice UI and nice support from the guy. >>> >> >>> >> >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > -- >>> > mark francombe >>> > www.markfrancombe.com >>> > www.ordoabkhao.com >>> > twitter @markfrancombe >>> > http://vimeo.com/user825094 >>> > http://www.looop.no >>> > >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> mark francombe >> www.markfrancombe.com >> www.ordoabkhao.com >> twitter @markfrancombe >> http://vimeo.com/user825094 >> http://www.looop.no >> > >