MOTU 828 and Logic Express 7

I have a MOTU 828 purchased new in early 2002. Software is Audio Desk. Two questions:
1. Is there any reason to get Logic Express 7?
2. Is the MOTU 828 hardware compatible with Logic Express 7 as an interface through which to plug in instruments/mics?

The 828mk2 is a great soundcard. As for audiodesk... Here's the low down. Both Logic Express and Audio Desk are cut down applications from their 'pro' level apps which are Logic Pro and Digital Performer. I use DP for film editing, and I like it, but it is very different from Logic. I have tried using Audiodesk, and I found some of its limitations annoying after using DP. For example, it doesn't have its consolidated window which for me, and I think many others will agree, is DPs USP. Logic express is much less crippled in this way - the interface is exactly the same as Pro, and many things that Pro can do, Express can do too. There are a few very annoying omissions which is why I eventually upgraded, but Express is a great app. You might also find Audiodesks interface a little difficult at first - it's more geared towards the ProTools look of things. Then again, some people say they find Logic completely illogical. Ultimately it's entirely personal opinion, but I would go for Logic, if only for the synths and plugins. Hope this helps, and nice one for getting an awesome soundcard! Best, Fred

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Has Motu stop supporting Snow to work with the original motu 828 and Why doesnt motu answer their phone.
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I have qty 3, Motu 24/IO's, and 1 828mk3 and 1 896 mk3.
I updated to snow and then downloaded and installed motu's drivers and my Mac crashes all day long.
Left Support ticket on MOTU site and they are so lame they can
't even answer a support ticket let alone answer the phone.
I am hostage to a bad sompnay!. I own the PCIe 424 and all the 24/io's etc.
Is there another company that makes 1 card that will support 80 inputs of 96kz audio? I sure need one that only takes up one PciE slot!!!
Also if you have Ethno instruments it will crash your mac.
Is ther a script or master un-installer so you can remove all of Motu drivers/
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anyone use hypersonic 2 and logic express 9?
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Actually I have found a way for at least the instrument plug ins to be accessed.
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C) Press RECORD and start playing, LE captures Mainstage's sound.
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So is it ok for me to have Logic Express installed, too?? This way, I dont need to plug in the "node key" (or whatever it's called).
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Hi,
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Jack is more flexible than Soundflower. The latter sets up less output channels that afford you less possibilities. But, both have worked for me.
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