Are you folks purchasing the adks using just one hard drive for recording
in
Sonar? If so, how is it working? John Fioravanti
----- Original Message -----
From: Gordon Kent <dbmusic@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2007 2:16 AM
Subject: [ddots-l] Re: ADK Laptop questions
I would never advise using virtual mixers. I always encourage folks to
get
a real hardware mixer. The behernger mixers are so cheap that itg makes
no
sense not to have one.
Gord
----- Original Message -----
From: <fioresq1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 8:53 PM
Subject: [ddots-l] Re: ADK Laptop questions
> Gord: does the Mark of the Unicorn have a virtual mixer in it. Didn't
> know
> how usable that would be. I assume you can just use a regular mixer
with
> that card? John Fioravanti
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Gordon Kent <dbmusic@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 11:18 AM
> Subject: [ddots-l] Re: ADK Laptop questions
>
>
>> Phil:
>> Everybody has their own oppinions when it comes to sound cards. The
>> interface you select will depend on how demanding your projects are
going
> to
>> be. The audiophile usb is a quick and simple solution, but it is usb1
>> and
>> you ultimately may not be satisfied with its performance when running
it
> at
>> low latency with complex projects with a lot of plug-ins. If you just
> plan
>> to do fairly simple work with your laptop, it will do fine. If you
plan
> to
>> treat your laptop like a desktop daw, you should seriously consider a
>> firewire interface. I did test an fa66 and liked it. If you really
want
> to
>> go high-end, Mark of the unicorn is your best bet, such as the 828 or
>> 896.
>> I've had an 828 for years and have recorded 16 tracks of audio
>> simultaneously on a laptop that was not nearly as good as the adk's we
> have
>> now. I also have a behrenger interface here that is usb2, has good
>> mic
>> preamps, and has hardly ever been used that I would be happy to sell.
I
>> think it is a model bca2000 or something like that.
>> Gord
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Phil Halton" <philhalt@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>> To: <ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 9:49 PM
>> Subject: [ddots-l] Re: ADK Laptop questions
>>
>>
>> > Hi Sandy,
>> >
>> > Is there a specific reason why it isn't recommended by ADK? And,
what
>> > firewire controller are you using to connect the FA66? Are you
>> > using
> the
>> > single builtin firewire port, or an express card/cardbus firewire
>> > controller? I'm thinking about going with the audiophile USB, for
>> > no
>> > particular reason other than cost, ease of installation and
>> > use(which
> come
>> > to think of it are fairly particular reasons).
>> >
>> > BTW: I'm ripping out the ACronis backup software that shipped with
the
>> > laptop--its about as friendly as a dead carp.
>> >
>> >
>> > ----- Original Message -----
>> > From: "Sandy Licht" <slicht@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> > To: <ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; "ddots-l" <ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> > Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 8:39 PM
>> > Subject: [ddots-l] Re: ADK Laptop questions
>> >
>> >
>> >>I am using the Edirol FA66 as a firewire audio interface. ADK
>> >>tested
>> >>it
>> >>to make sure everything was compatible. According to what Mary Pat
> said,
>> >>ADK does NOT recommend this interface. I ordered it from Digitraxx
and
>> >>had them ship it to ADK. Normally, Digitraxx won't do this if you
are
>> >>buying with a standard credit card. Usually, they only ship to your
>> >>billing address.
>> >>
>> >> Phil, I realize you already have your laptop, and that you will be
>> >> installing the audio interface yourself. This info is for people
who
>> >> might want to take the same route I did.
>> >>
>> >> At 06:34 PM 2/25/2007, Phil Halton wrote:
>> >>>Well, the ADK laptop finally arrived. I have set it up as best as
>> >>>I
> know
>> >>>how(for now), and networked it with my older laptop via a linksys
> router.
>> >>>To those new owners of these machines I would like to ask a few
>> >>>questions:
>> >>>
>> >>>1 What, if any, of the preloaded software have you cleared out of
the
>> >>>system and what have you kept? I'm talking about the system
>> >>>startup
>> >>>items.
>> >>>
>> >>>2) I assume that if I don't use the ADK for web browsing, or use
>> >>>email
>> >>>then I am safe as can be expected. Am I right on this? I have
> antivirus
>> >>>and spyware protection on it now. It is connected to the web via
>> >>>my
>> >>>network, and can access the web for registrations and update
downloads
>> >>>etc, but I expect that not using Internet Explorer or outlook will
be
>> >>>sufficient to stay clear of most problems.
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>3) I'll be needing another soundcard as the echo indigo is a
physical
>> >>>mismatch as far as blocking other plugs etc when installed. I'll
>> >>>be
>> >>>going with a USB soundcard most likely and wonder if there are any
>> >>>suggestions.
>> >>>
>> >>>finally, forgive my scattered email--I've been working on these two
>> >>>machines for hours and I'm getting a little squirrely. Any "heads
up"
>> >>>for this machine will be greatly appreciated.
>> >>>
>> >>>I must say though, It is a great looking and responsive machine.
And,
> of
>> >>>course, I had to re-authorize jaws twice so far because of the
> Tranzport
>> >>>and God knows what else.
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:-
>> >>>** [mailto:ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe]
>> >>>** If this link doesn't work then send a message to:
>> >>>** ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> >>>** and in the Subject line type
>> >>>** unsubscribe
>> >>>** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the
>> >>>** immediately-following link:-
>> >>>** [mailto:ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq]
>> >>>** or send a message, to ** ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the
>> >>>Subject:- faq
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>--
>> >>>No virus found in this incoming message.
>> >>>Checked by AVG Free Edition.
>> >>>Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.3/700 - Release Date:
> 2/24/2007
>> >>>8:14 PM
>> >>
>> >> Sandy Licht
>> >>
>> >> Jeremiah 29:11 - 14 A .
>> >> 11 For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are
>> >> plans
>> >> for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. 12
In
>> >> those days when you pray, I will listen. 13 If you look for me in
>> >> earnest, you will find me when you seek me. 14 I will be found by
>> >> you,"
>> >> says the Lord.
>> >>
>> >> ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:-
>> >> ** [mailto:ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe]
>> >> ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to:
>> >> ** ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> >> ** and in the Subject line type
>> >> ** unsubscribe
>> >> ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the
>> >> ** immediately-following link:-
>> >> ** [mailto:ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq]
>> >> ** or send a message, to ** ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the
>> >> Subject:- faq
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:-
>> > ** [mailto:ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe]
>> > ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to:
>> > ** ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > ** and in the Subject line type
>> > ** unsubscribe
>> > ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the
>> > ** immediately-following link:-
>> > ** [mailto:ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq]
>> > ** or send a message, to ** ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the
>> > Subject:- faq
>> >
>> >
>> ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:-
>> ** [mailto:ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe]
>> ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to:
>> ** ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> ** and in the Subject line type
>> ** unsubscribe
>> ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the
>> ** immediately-following link:-
>> ** [mailto:ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq]
>> ** or send a message, to
>> ** ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq
>>
>
> ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:-
> ** [mailto:ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe]
> ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to:
> ** ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> ** and in the Subject line type
> ** unsubscribe
> ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the
> ** immediately-following link:-
> ** [mailto:ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq]
> ** or send a message, to
> ** ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq
>
** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:-
** [mailto:ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe]
** If this link doesn't work then send a message to:
** ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
** and in the Subject line type
** unsubscribe
** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the
** immediately-following link:-
** [mailto:ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq]
** or send a message, to
** ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq
** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:-
** [mailto:ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe]
** If this link doesn't work then send a message to:
** ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
** and in the Subject line type
** unsubscribe
** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the
** immediately-following link:-
** [mailto:ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq]
** or send a message, to
** ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq
