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--- In logic-ot@y..., "asdfdsfi" <asdfdsfi@y...> wrote:

> Is there any advantages using multi-channel sound card in Logic (or 
> in any other current seq)? I don't need multiple inputs or outputs -
> 2in 2out is fine.
> By multi-channel I mean internal "busses" like in Yamaha SW1000XG 
> which I already have. It has only stereo out, but 6 internal stereo 
> channels that can have onboard effects on them etc.

Thats one advantage.

> So, I'm planning to get a dedicated audio card (no synths or midi) 
> and the question is: can I get better performance (more tracks, 
less 
> cpu load etc.) with a multi-channel card?

You say, by multicha card you mean SW. And as SW has onboard fx it 
dont use cpu power when using them. Performancewise IMO it´s more 
about what drivers. The SW drivers are OK IMO. Supports all 
platforms. With LAWG4.8 and SW "asio" my biggest project had 28 
st/mono cha with lots of plugs and VSTi. 
This is on a PIII800. 384mbram, CUSL2, 10Gb seagate barracuda, matrox 
g450, sw1000xg, win98se
The latency issue. SW has 28ms latency and thats not up to date at 
all compared to other newer cards. IMO it´s OK enough.
Why not first update your sequencer. Dont think you will gain 
anything if using XGWorks with a "better" audiocard.

Get Logic. Save some more money. Buy a newer card ;-)

Best,
Mikael Adle
http://www.mp3.com/MikaelAdle