Author Topic: Protools 9 (Read 372 times)

elwoodblue · « **Reply #15 on:** August 21, 2012, 12:26:17 AM »

thanks for input,
Most my tracks I use a stereo HHB tube compressor(Radius 30) that keeps things warm ,
so I guess I'll need to look at headroom specs to keep things transparent . The LE pre's barely come into play with my current set-up. I'm thinking the focusrite pre's would at least be a step up, but that's just a guess since I haven't heard them either.
I'll keep up the research before I pull the trigger.

cheers

elwoodblue · « **Reply #16 on:** August 21, 2012, 12:30:13 AM »

Edwin,
I know you mentioned before what you use with your laptop as a breakout box, would you refresh my memory?

edwin · « **Reply #17 on:** August 21, 2012, 12:33:05 AM »

While I usually use Metric Halo interfaces (utterly stunning sound quality with great features, but pricey and Mac only. Metric Halo is the Alembic of the audio interface world), I've found that the very latest MBoxes are pretty good. I got one of the basic MBox 3's for my study and it does quite well and have used it for some two track classical recording. I also liked the Apogee Duet 2, but I sold it because I wanted to have s/pdif input and output along with the analog channels. My suspicion is that both sound better than the focusrite, but I have no real evidence to back that up.

I would also not bother with PT9 if you are purchasing new. PT10 is much more stable and has some better features. It's possible that there are some MBox/ProTools bundle deals to be had out there. However, beware and do not get the older MBoxes. They were pretty bad.

elwoodblue · « **Reply #18 on:** August 21, 2012, 12:45:50 AM »

Much appreciated Edwin,
My goal is to find something that I can have multiple inputs for live sessions .

I see PT9 available ($359 on debay)with a free upgrade to PT 10...is that the same as buying PT 10 outright?

Thanks for the caveat re the old Mboxes, I'll remember that.

I'm sooo looking forward to having much more memory / tracks / etc. I just need to figure out how much equipment and instruments I need to sell to make it happen.
Thanks for the help everyone.

billostech · « **Reply #19 on:** August 21, 2012, 03:14:11 AM »

Thanks, to everyone. I have decided to try Logic and Reaper (demo version). This is a sample of what I did in Garage Band. It is still a work in progress. I am hoping to obtain a better sound quality than what I have now. Please note this sample was done on an IPad2 not my Mac.
http://soundcloud.com/billostech/marching-saints

(Message edited by billostech on August 21, 2012)

billostech · « **Reply #20 on:** September 05, 2012, 03:58:03 PM »

The entry level studio is now complete:
Focusrite Saffire Pro 24
Yamaha HS80M Monitor Speakers and HS10W Subwoofer.
Running Logic Pro on a MacMini.
I purchased the book: The Art of Mixing. Great book for me being a beginner.
Here is the result:
http://soundcloud.com/billostech/charles-snoop

billostech · « **Reply #21 on:** September 05, 2012, 04:10:45 PM »

Here are some pics:
http://s1123.photobucket.com/albums/l550/billostech/Studio/

edwin · « **Reply #22 on:** September 05, 2012, 05:24:31 PM »

Congrats! It's the beginning of a long and fun journey!

I recommend subscribing to DAW-Mac at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/daw-mac/

There are lots of really great people on that list who are very willing to help people of all levels. Plus, there's a lot of great information to be gained by just listening in on the conversation.

There's also some good info at www.gearslutz.com.

I've heard really good things about your choice of monitors. This company does mods on them that is supposed to kick it up to the next level.

http://www.zenproaudio.com/yamahahs80mzenpromodservice.aspx

Lastly, beware of plugin madness! It's so easy to get caught up in all kinds of additions to Logic. I can wholeheartedly recommend PSP, Metric Halo and SoundToys. The latter has a filter that rivals my old Mutron. However, Logic does come with an excellent complement of plugins.

billostech · « **Reply #23 on:** September 05, 2012, 06:15:31 PM »

Thanks, Edwin.
I will do what you have recommended. There is so much to learn. i have decided to take a little at a time. It is quite rewarding to hear the tracks clearly.