EXS 24 Logic Sampler Users Group

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joshua S. Emmons" <skia@...>
To: <exs-users@yahoogroups.com>


> > Seems to be a serious problem for upcoming G5 and Digidesign users:
> >
> > http://www.digidesign.com/compato/osx/g5/

> Nothing new here.  It's the same thing that has been brought up over and
> over on this and many other mailing lists as well as Apple's own home
> page.  The G5's PCI(X) bus only supports 3.3v cards, not 5v cards.

I think you may find as well that if you buy a magma expansion chassis for
your G5, it will support the 5v required for older PCI cards such as digi and
motu ones. I'd double check with Magma before splashing cash, but I believe
this to be the case. A lot cheaper than a whole new PT rig!

~Pev