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Smag
06.12.2005, 07:46 AM
Does it work OK or not at all, or could there be some sort of latency expected?

Some USB gear likes to have a direct connection with the PC, is it the case with the Ti?

Cheers,

D
farfadet
06.12.2005, 03:16 PM
Yes it is !!!

You can't use the TI with a USB Hub.

You need to use the MOBO usb and better to get USB 2 HIGH SPEED.
ledge
06.12.2005, 05:18 PM
From everything I have seen it is definitely not reccomended and your TI should be plugged directly into the computer.
Smag
06.12.2005, 08:13 PM
Cheers guys, I've run out of free USB ports so am stuffed.
ledge
06.12.2005, 08:46 PM
Cheers guys, I've run out of free USB ports so am stuffed.

Why not plug everything else into hubs and the ti straight into the computer or am i missing something here?
Smag
07.12.2005, 03:48 PM
That's a distinct possibility although I'll have the performance of my 3 other pieces of hardware to worry about rather than just the one. I need a new PC anyway.
ledge
07.12.2005, 05:18 PM
Or buy a pci USB card perhaps? They should be cheap as chips.
MADSTATION
07.12.2005, 05:25 PM
smag: Like Ledge said...get a pci usb card...you can get some for 5-10$.
Smag
07.12.2005, 08:40 PM
Or buy a pci USB card perhaps? They should be cheap as chips.

Cheap as chips! like that.

I've considered getting a PCI card and I think that's what I need to do for the time-being, I've opened up my PC so many times though it vibrates like buggery and it really does piss me off. It's getting a bit old now - especially when running loads of effects. My TC reverb software scares the hell out the CPU.

Cheers guys,

D
tvpnyc
08.12.2005, 07:13 AM
so... is there anyone using a MAC (dual) with a usb pci card? is it working? same as connecting direct to your mac's native usb plug(s)?
tv
marc
09.12.2005, 09:30 AM
so... is there anyone using a MAC (dual) with a usb pci card? is it working? same as connecting direct to your mac's native usb plug(s)?
tv

we got a belkin PCI USB card here with a G5 and that works great.

marc
u4ia
10.12.2005, 12:53 AM
So for powerbook users would there be any benefit to getting a Type I/II PC Card adapter for USB. Something like..

http://www.macally.com/spec/usb/connecting_device/uh2226.html

Seems like VirusControl works ok with my Live/Powerbook setup with very basic midi parts (just note on/off) but as soon as I add any type of midi controler information it starts struggling to keep up. (though just using normal midi over usb doesn't seem to have that problem).

It probably wouldn't make much difference but I thought I'd ask anyways :). Thanks....
Khazul
10.12.2005, 10:20 AM
I suggest an adaptec USB connect 2 PCI card - seems to be about the best (most reliable for audio) USB card around at the moment.

If running firewire as as well, then their firewire PCI card again seems to be about the most reliable for audio.
diy
10.12.2005, 03:00 PM
I suggest an adaptec USB connect 2 PCI card - seems to be about the best (most reliable for audio) USB card around at the moment.

Do you suggest disabling onboard usb from the bios and using the pci to avoid conflicts? Did you noticed any improvements yet?
Khazul
10.12.2005, 03:49 PM
Had no problems with conflicts. I just plug all gear that doesnt need alot of bandwidth and low latency into my hubs or the onboard USB ports and the low latency/high bandwidth audio USB gear into the Adaptec card (thats the TI and my 8 port MIDI patch bay).

I still have all the onboard USB hardware enabled.