Feb 14, 2005 01:37 pm can't say for sure, but as a rule, Digidesign really doesn't want you using anything but Digidesign...so I would say the chances are low.
Digi 002 Rack - will it work with other Sound Cards?
Posted on Feb 14, 2005 01:33 pm
JasonGough
Member Since: Feb 14, 2005
Hey guys, any help here would be realy apreaciated! :)
I am considering buying a Digi 002 Rack. I currently own a STAudio DPS2000, which is 10in 10 out, and runs pretty well using Logic. (I use a PC with XP)
I was wondering, is there any way that i can run both soundcards in record mode at the same time, so i can have 16 ins recording at the same time?
I was wondering, will ProTools LE recognise my STAudio card? If so, will it let me use it to record at the same time as the 002 rack?
If not, will i be able to sync/run any other audio software at the same time to record the inputs from my STAudio card, whilst Tools records from the 002?
Bascily, i'm just trying to find out if i can record from both cards at the same time, so i can maximise my simultanius inputs.
Any help or ideas would b realy great.
thanx in advance
Jay
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Feb 14, 2005 01:37 pm can't say for sure, but as a rule, Digidesign really doesn't want you using anything but Digidesign...so I would say the chances are low.
Feb 14, 2005 01:45 pm yeah, why not two DPS2000? that'll give you 20 ins and outs? and i know for sure protools will not let you record using the soundcard you have now, so basically you'd hafta mix in pro tools and logic at the same time if you wanna do that....sounds like alotta complications to me bro...
peace
wyd
Feb 17, 2005 07:28 pm thanx for your reply's guys..
after chatting to some people, its pretty clean tools won't let u record with anything but digidesign gear, however, i could record in tools from a digi002 and also record in logic or cubase at the same time with my STAudio card.
aparently there is software out there somewhere which means i could get the 2 programs synced and recording at the exact same time which would be good.
in reply to the why not 2 STAudio card things, its basicly cos i'm on PC and logic isn't going to get any better ever again.
i've also had some anoying problems with logic reocrding some pops and clicks in, and i've tried adjusting buffer size but can't seem to get rid of them, not entierly sure why its doing it, but i know a digi 002 would have no problems what so ever.
seems like a good idea to invest in some 2005 software and get tools cos it is basicly the industry startard for audio mixing.
any more opinions/ideas are very welcome :)
Feb 17, 2005 07:32 pm dude seriously, you're askin' for multipule headaches if you're gonna try to sync up logic and protools (one computer or two eitherway), how ya plan on mixin' down?? you'd havta use atleast two of your ins and outs of EACH interface so they can send audio back and fourth....pick a platform and run with it....
Feb 17, 2005 07:37 pm i'm not tryin' to be a downer, gooin' with pro tools sounds like it'd be good for you, i'd sell your STA, and see if you can pickup a used 001, that AND a new 002 will be a good solid rig.
peace
wyd
Feb 17, 2005 07:47 pm just an idea, if you're going to satay with PC(not go mac) maybe try a different recording app. Pro tools LE (that's what you get with the 002) is a great app. but it's limited . Logic is great as well but if you want updates you have to go tward Mac . Stienberg and cakewalk have great programs for PC (sonar,cubase,nuendo) . PT's does seem to be the Big studio's platform of choice (if you have the $$ to invest in a Protools HD set up) , but on the other end schools like Berklee are offering classes for Sonar as well as Pro Tools. I've owend digi gear and have worked with Pro tool, I dug the stuff but didn't like the fact that I was limited to just there equipment. I sold my Digi stuff and invested in M-audio cards(you can use what you like) and I've been using Sonar since version 2.0 .
Feb 23, 2005 04:16 pm thanx for your replys guys.
WYD, i wasn't considering mixing in 2 sofware packages, i was only going to record like that when tracking drums & bass & guitar or sumthing where i need more than 8 inputs at a time. I am hoping to record 8 ins into protools, and another 8 ins into logic/cubase.
Once the files were recorded, i would import all them into Pro Tools to record further overdubs and to mix in.
Its only a tempary solution until i can afford to by an ADAT lightpipe interface thingy so i can use the additional 8 inputs on the digi 002.
Anyone know if recording in 2 differnet packages on 1 PC at the same time is possible?
As much as i'd like to get a mac its not possbible, being on the poor end of my 3rd year in uni :(
Geoff, i love using logic now, but if i'm going to invest in more hardware to get more inputs, it seems sensible to buy sumthing where i can get current software updates. especialy another few years down the line.
Another question tho, does anyone know if Logic Plat 5.5 will work using a Digi 002 as the soundcard?
again, any help and advise would be very welcome :)
Feb 23, 2005 04:18 pm typically, ProTools hardware is married to ProTools software, they don't play well with others...but there are rare exception, Sonar for example will work with ProTools hardware...but that is the exception, not the rule.
Mar 17, 2005 10:51 am Been asking people i know, and i know that Logic 6 workds with a Digi 002 rack on MacG5.
Anyone know if a Digi002 rack will run logic 5.5 on a PC? Finding it realy hard to find cos its annoyingly rare to find people still using PCs for Logic. any help would be top! :)
Also, if anyone cares, i found a site with a bunch of good lightpipe compatible soundcards that will help you get all the extra channels outa the Digi 002 rack. wordlife
badhabitstudios.com/protools/18in.php
Mar 22, 2005 03:02 pm yep, I use PT LE 6.1 with an MBox setup and PT only likes to play with PT unless you have something like the FXpansion adapter to get VST's and stuff into it. :) With an 002r, you could get 4 pre's to go into your 002r and max it out to 16 I/O's if that's what you are looking for.
I am not sure about the STAudio DPS2000 caus I have never used one, but like DB mentioned, PT doesn't usually play nice unfortunately. I do run multiple audio codecs on my computer though and they can exist on the same computer, but I have never been able to use them at the same time. For example I tried Cubase SX and PT together and only one can use the ASIO drivers at a time for the PT hardware. If you have any specific PT questions though, feel free to drop me a line and I can try to answer your questions. Goodluck
Mar 23, 2005 07:56 pm You can use a digi 002 and expand it to 16 ins using something from presonus if i remember correctly
I think it has something to do with using the light pipe connection (optical). you can connect it with an 8 channel preamp A/D converter with optical outs.
I'll get back to you on this one with a hands down answer.......
Edit : oh, haha, misread the question my bad.
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