Would this set-up be a good one?

blkyankee wrote:

NOOOOOOO!! you need the mbox with a midi interface. protools will not work with any other audio hardware other than digidesign hardware and approved interfaces.

if you keep the mbox (which i suggest since you are just starting out) just get a midi interface to go along with the bmox and pro tools

K, Thanks!

Are these producers u manage of no help when it comes to setups etc Confused

They've helped a bunch but i try not to swamp them with questions about stuff like this. I could easily call them up and ask them but I'd rather keep them focused on the deals we have going at this current time.

One Last question and we can close this down as I'll be heading to GC to pick my stuff up, what Midi interface is a good one?

word is, m-powered protools is about to drop to $200, this would be worth the wait, you could get a good interface, with pro-tools for around $700

The questions you are asking will all result in being opinion based....There is no this is right, that is right answer. I think 1st off you should know that....In order to build a good house, the foundation must be layed well. Foundation in your case would be knowledge in the areas your about to venture in

To be honest, it looks like your out of your depth. Your asking about stuff u dont seem to have basic knowledge on. I.e...What is the best midi interface. There is no best. The best one is what will work 'best' in your type of setup...Your still not even clear if you should get the MBox. If you dont, you may not even need a midi interface.

The reason I said to bring your producers into the equation is bcoz....

1. Your their manager.....If they making hot music etc that you have faith in enuff to want to be a part of on that scale, the relationship should be open to their support on that level

2.Being producers, they coulda dropped the same answers ur gettin here but from a more accurate prospective.

3.Spending money blindly on XYZ isnt the answer. They could save you some P's

4 It might be useful to get their input esp if your gonna have them help you out on your setup, or even working from your studio etc....Platfom/compatibility etc may b an important issue you blindly fail to consider

Just a few thoughts....
B

Just get an 001 off ebay, dont dick around with the Mbox