OT: Even For The CH

I know there are other forums on the web to ask such a question but I know the community here and trust their thoughts and opinions so here it goes.

I'm not real happy with the way Cakewalk has be doing things over the past few years with adding fluff and glitter but not addressing some of the weaker points to the important features of a recording program. They add a feature, then in a way it gets abandoned and left half-assed and move on to a new 'beatsnapstepflangermabob' which never works correctly and they're off to another new toy.

But I digress, 
I've decided to move to Pro Tools 9 and give that a go.
My question is, does anyone here also have a PT9 rig they use and what have your experiences been with using a non Avid/Digidesign interface?
I have asked a few other forum members and for the most part have gotten positive feedback.
So if you also have a PT rig, what interface are you using and has it been treating you well?


For the record, I'll still be using Sonar (8.5) and keeping an eye on Cake because I do like the program and hope that someday they'll get back to the core features that need some work.
Maybe they could try putting out different versions, like one for those who do mostly audio, one for more MIDI based operations, one for loops, toys, bells and whistles and one more DJ based.

Just a thought.

Thanks for any and all input.

Mike 

beatsnapstepflangermabob

Mine's working just fine - what are your system specs? 

Check your PM's.

 I have the Pro tools 7.3 demo that came with my M-Audio card runs really great, if I wasn't already so familiar with Cake products, I might have went for the upgrade. If the new version runs on any interface you shouldn't need to worry about it, but you might want to get an M Audio if your looking for a new interface to ensure it's compatible.

There is no delay compensation for 3rd party sound devices in Protools 9. That should keep you busy trying to track and record. Only M-Audio and HD systems have it for that platform.

Thanks Guys. 
I was considering an M-Audio interface. I don't need to go nuts yet so a cheaper end one will be just fine.

Crg, I do understand and agree with you.
But it's not about being easier to use, I do 95% audio and I feel PT is more 'audio friendly'. If I need to do MIDI work I'll open Sonar.

BOUY!

Mike?

ricstudioc


Hey Mike -

I did follow up with you - but suddenly my PM outbox cleared itself, so I'm not sure it sent -

Lemme know...

Received, Thank You.


Mike