--- 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