Pro Tools Mbox Mini (3rd gen) Review

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(More customer reviews)First let me say, I have no idea what the other guy is talking about. I just got my Mbox Mini the other day and had zero issues installing the program.
As for using the Pro Tools, it can do everything and sets the standard. I wish it came with more plug-ins, but those that are included cover all aspects of sound production. I was surprised to see a trimmed-down Guitar Rig 4 plug-in included.
While the learning curve for Pro Tools is steep, once you get the hang of it, there isn't anything it - and you, can't do!

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Professional around the world have long been using Pro Tools recording systems to create award-winning music and sound for film and TV.Now you can get the same professional results in your personal studio with Pro Tools Mbox Mini - a complete, integratd, computer-based music creation and production system.The ultra-portable Pro Tools Mbox Mini features everything you need to easily compose, record, edit, and mix music-including studio-standard Pro Tools LE software.You get over 70 stunning effects and virtual instrutments, plus other tools and features to help you create music quickly and easily.Mbox Mini also delivers premium sound quality, plus rock-solid compatibility with nearly every popular audio recording application.

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Mackie Onyx Blackbird Premium 16x16 FireWire Recording Interface with Tracktion 3 Music Production Software Review

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(More customer reviews)I don't have this unit, although I'm strongly considering purchasing it. In Googling and talking to people who have spoken to Mackie customer support, the Mackie Onyx Blackbird runs well if it uses a SIIG FireWire 2-Port PCIe (NN-E20012-S2) and can run poorly or not at all with firewire cards that are not supported. Check with the recommended hardware and other specifications before you purchase this.
The Onyx preamps are the same as in the Satellite, and although I have not used them, several of my recording engineering friends, including some who write for EQ Magazine (which is going to be bundled in with EM Magazine next month) find the preamps to be open sounding and transparent with a lot of headroom. And the rest of the feature set, including ADAT lightpipe I/O (you can connect an Apogee Rosetta 800 or other A/D & D/A converter to it and dramatically increase your I/O), RCA coaxial S/PDIF, and the rest is quite strong for $499. So like I say, I'm strongly considering purchasing this to run with a Mac Pro and Pro Tools 9.
Anyway, I hope this helps people sort this all out.


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Mackie's Onyx Blackbird Premium 16x16 FireWire Recording Interface delivers industry-leading recording quality via eight boutique-quality Onyx preamps and high-end 24-bit/96kHz conversion in a sleek rackmount design. True analog hardware monitoring, in both mono and stereo, provide simple zero-latency recording, while onboard word clock and 8x8 ADAT I/O allow for ultimate expandability. Two front panel Super Channels provide quick access to crucial recording tools and the powerful Blackbird Control DSP Matrix Mixer allows for quick mix creation and routing of any input to any output. Plus, since it works as a standalone 8-channel preamp rack, Blackbird offers a single box solution ready for integration into your studio or digital live setup. Mackie Onyx Blackbird Firewire Audio Interface Features Eight boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps with class-leading fidelity and dynamic range High-headroom design with ultra-low noise and distortion Professional 16x16 24-bit/96kHz recording/playback Flexible FireWire routing 8x8 ADAT I/O for ultimate expandability Onboard word clock I/O for studio and live integration Acclaimed JetPLL jitter elimination technology High-end Cirrus Logic AD/DA converters with 114dB dynamic range (A-weighted) Compatible with most major DAWs Logic SONAR Cubase Ableton Live Final Cut Pro and more Powerful and flexible Super Channels Front panel connectivity for easy access True analog hardware monitoring of inputs, in mono or stereo, for easy zero-latency recording 80Hz low-cut switches

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