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. 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