motu 828 mark 1 - still a good buy for ableton?
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motu 828 mark 1 - still a good buy for ableton?
i'm looking at buying a motu 828 mark 1. is this a solid unit for use with ableton or should i save up for the mark 2. either that has any body got any suggestions for a rack mounted, firewire unit [must have at least 8 inputs for my external synths].
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whats the price difference gonna be for a MK2???
for what its worth im running a MK2 with a PC & ive not had a single problem with it since I got it (8 months ago)
My laptop was from Carrillon though so I dont know if that is making it more stable, I dont know what spec board (chipset) or anything it is in the laptop either so maybe that is making a diffrence... dunno, like I say though solid as a rock for me..
hope this helps..
for what its worth im running a MK2 with a PC & ive not had a single problem with it since I got it (8 months ago)
My laptop was from Carrillon though so I dont know if that is making it more stable, I dont know what spec board (chipset) or anything it is in the laptop either so maybe that is making a diffrence... dunno, like I say though solid as a rock for me..
hope this helps..
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mark1 is still good, but i find the main draw-back is that you can only monitor 2 channels at once. So if you have alot of gear you can still monitor all channels, only through your daw and with the latency of your buffer size added. But it is still solid. You can also check out the motu traveller, which is a portable sound interface(uses batteries) with all the specs of the mark 2, for a very reasonable price
Re: motu 828 mark 1 - still a good buy for ableton?
The drawback is indeed that direct monitoring is only possible for two channels at once.nuperspective wrote:i'm looking at buying a motu 828 mark 1. is this a solid unit for use with ableton or should i save up for the mark 2. either that has any body got any suggestions for a rack mounted, firewire unit [must have at least 8 inputs for my external synths].
I am looking to sell my MOtu Mark1, it's in very good condition and if you're interested, just send me a mail at format@gmx.co.uk
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the 828 is good, but..
oh man- I just got the TRAVELER- and it is the best thing ever. it is BUS POWERED. (you dont need to plug it in!)javascript:emoticon(':o')
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live 6.0.5, Logic 7.1.1 OS X 10.4.8, minimoog voyager EB, MF-104Z Analog Delay, MF ring mod, Machinedrum SPS-1 UW, Virus TI desktop, PMG5 2.0DP/1.5GB, Mackie Control/XT/C4, MOTU midi express 8X8, AKAI MPD 16, MOTU TRAVELER.
live 6.0.5, Logic 7.1.1 OS X 10.4.8, minimoog voyager EB, MF-104Z Analog Delay, MF ring mod, Machinedrum SPS-1 UW, Virus TI desktop, PMG5 2.0DP/1.5GB, Mackie Control/XT/C4, MOTU midi express 8X8, AKAI MPD 16, MOTU TRAVELER.
Re: the 828 is good, but..
What about hot-plugging? M-Audio advises against it for its bus-powered FW interfaces. How about Motu?mimesis wrote:oh man- I just got the TRAVELER- and it is the best thing ever. it is BUS POWERED. (you dont need to plug it in!)javascript:emoticon(':o')
well...
yeah- you can't daisy chain peripherals to it unless you plug it in or use an optional battery pack (COOL!). on a side note, it will expand any motu device including the 828 mk1
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live 6.0.5, Logic 7.1.1 OS X 10.4.8, minimoog voyager EB, MF-104Z Analog Delay, MF ring mod, Machinedrum SPS-1 UW, Virus TI desktop, PMG5 2.0DP/1.5GB, Mackie Control/XT/C4, MOTU midi express 8X8, AKAI MPD 16, MOTU TRAVELER.
live 6.0.5, Logic 7.1.1 OS X 10.4.8, minimoog voyager EB, MF-104Z Analog Delay, MF ring mod, Machinedrum SPS-1 UW, Virus TI desktop, PMG5 2.0DP/1.5GB, Mackie Control/XT/C4, MOTU midi express 8X8, AKAI MPD 16, MOTU TRAVELER.
I hot plug my 828 mk2 all the time with no problems or issues. However, if I hot plug my M-Audio Ozonic, it will not work.
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Re: the 828 is good, but..
where'd you pick up the Traveler?mimesis wrote:oh man- I just got the TRAVELER- and it is the best thing ever. it is BUS POWERED. (you dont need to plug it in!)javascript:emoticon(':o')
price?
i've been eyeing one but can't find anyone with it in stock.
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guitar center for 750 (or 850?) i bought some other stuff while I was there in a hurry, so I can't really remember... it was their only one.
www.myspace.com/imimesis
live 6.0.5, Logic 7.1.1 OS X 10.4.8, minimoog voyager EB, MF-104Z Analog Delay, MF ring mod, Machinedrum SPS-1 UW, Virus TI desktop, PMG5 2.0DP/1.5GB, Mackie Control/XT/C4, MOTU midi express 8X8, AKAI MPD 16, MOTU TRAVELER.
live 6.0.5, Logic 7.1.1 OS X 10.4.8, minimoog voyager EB, MF-104Z Analog Delay, MF ring mod, Machinedrum SPS-1 UW, Virus TI desktop, PMG5 2.0DP/1.5GB, Mackie Control/XT/C4, MOTU midi express 8X8, AKAI MPD 16, MOTU TRAVELER.