I'd say go with whatever helps you to be the most efficient and creative. If Logic is a program you're familiar with and you can put together a setup for cheaper then a PT setup, do it! The SI-24 seems to be geared more as an expansion to their VS workstations though.
Check out this price for the SI-24 w/ software and a pci card, 799.00:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=031211200205065032074163008714/g=home/search/detail/base_pid/707007/
Oddly enough the price for just the SI -24 is 995.00 here:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=031211200205065032074163008714/g=home/search/detail/base_pid/707041/
I'm pretty sure Logic is a Mac only program now so if you're not on a Mac I'd take a look at Sonar 3 which in my opinion is one of the best multi-track programs out right now. You also might want to check out the Tascam FW1884 (1299.00) which is only 300 more then the SI-24 and is much more versatile, can you say FIREWIRE!!! This monster along with Sonar 3 or Logic is still about 400-500 bucks cheaper then a similar PT setup. Good luck with whatever you decide to go with. (Get the Tascam FW1884!!!)
By cooocooo1
Fri Dec 12, 2003 4:42 am
By average
Sat Dec 13, 2003 9:22 pm
One tight thing about protools, is that you'll find it in pretty much every big studio. Also pretty much every song you hear on the radio has touched it in some way. So if you learn pro tools Know matter what level, 001, 002, HD, you'll be on track with everything going on in the industry. also you can make some side dough by doing some protools engineering if you learn it good enough
All it takes is One.
By average
Sat Dec 13, 2003 9:32 pm
Yo, how do I respond to a person who responds to someones question. I'm new to this whole chat room stuff.
All it takes is One.
By thynctank
Tue Dec 16, 2003 10:48 am
Figured I'd add that zzounds sells the entire RPCSI24 package for cheaper than Musicians Friend by some ridiculous amount. I don't feel like grabbing a link right now, just trust me.
I bought one of these units for use with my XP box. Here's the good and bad.
Good:
Flying faders. Kick ass feature for recording new automation (volume and pan sweeps), including a latch function that prevents you from accidentally recording over previous automation.
Lots of inputs on top, and any of them can be either TRS or XLR, phantom powerable. You could mic a full drum kit with a bunch of XLR'd mics or whatever.
Lots of assignable controls. You can use the controls for automation, plugins, using keyboard shortcuts with single button presses, etc.
Preset controls for Logic, Cubase and Pro Tools. It's built for Logic but has controls already setup for either of the other programs and supposedly you can teach it new programs via its "learn" function. I never got this to work, though.
Bad:
The SI24 is not actually a mixer. All audio processing is done within the RPC DSP card, and that means you have to have the computer on (and compatible software running) in order to listen to any of the devices connected to its ins. I myself would prefer a stand-alone capable mixing device.
Logic-centric. If I'm getting stuck with a software-based mixer, I want a platform where I can expand and make use of other software I already use, like Reason. Logic RPC is not ReWire capable, despite what the online manual says. I called the folks at Apple (who owns emagic now) and had this confirmed. Remember Logic on the PC is not upgradeable, as it is a Mac-only product now. If you're a Mac user this may not apply to you.
POPPING NOISE! Any time the SI-24 is powered on when the computer is turned off, I received a horrible noise through my monitors, possibly enough to cause damage to the speakers. I had to remember to shut the system down in the correct order. Speakers, then SI-24, then computer. In addition, any time I turned on the SI-24 while the speakers were already on, a loud pop eminated from the speakers, like you would get from connecting a guitar to a hyped-up amp.
Anyhow, I decided it wasn't worth my cash, despite the considerable savings zzounds afforded over MF. I returned it and have purchased a MOTU 828mkII. Installing it tonight or tomorrow, will letcha know what I think.
No particular order to the comments here, sorry bout that.
Peace,
-tank.
I bought one of these units for use with my XP box. Here's the good and bad.
Good:
Flying faders. Kick ass feature for recording new automation (volume and pan sweeps), including a latch function that prevents you from accidentally recording over previous automation.
Lots of inputs on top, and any of them can be either TRS or XLR, phantom powerable. You could mic a full drum kit with a bunch of XLR'd mics or whatever.
Lots of assignable controls. You can use the controls for automation, plugins, using keyboard shortcuts with single button presses, etc.
Preset controls for Logic, Cubase and Pro Tools. It's built for Logic but has controls already setup for either of the other programs and supposedly you can teach it new programs via its "learn" function. I never got this to work, though.
Bad:
The SI24 is not actually a mixer. All audio processing is done within the RPC DSP card, and that means you have to have the computer on (and compatible software running) in order to listen to any of the devices connected to its ins. I myself would prefer a stand-alone capable mixing device.
Logic-centric. If I'm getting stuck with a software-based mixer, I want a platform where I can expand and make use of other software I already use, like Reason. Logic RPC is not ReWire capable, despite what the online manual says. I called the folks at Apple (who owns emagic now) and had this confirmed. Remember Logic on the PC is not upgradeable, as it is a Mac-only product now. If you're a Mac user this may not apply to you.
POPPING NOISE! Any time the SI-24 is powered on when the computer is turned off, I received a horrible noise through my monitors, possibly enough to cause damage to the speakers. I had to remember to shut the system down in the correct order. Speakers, then SI-24, then computer. In addition, any time I turned on the SI-24 while the speakers were already on, a loud pop eminated from the speakers, like you would get from connecting a guitar to a hyped-up amp.
Anyhow, I decided it wasn't worth my cash, despite the considerable savings zzounds afforded over MF. I returned it and have purchased a MOTU 828mkII. Installing it tonight or tomorrow, will letcha know what I think.
No particular order to the comments here, sorry bout that.
Peace,
-tank.
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