From dwatson@oceaninlay.com Tue Sep 10 12:41:53 2002
Subject:B4 and Midiman Quattro

I have appreciated the recent thread regarding B4. I too love the sound of
this product, but have some issues and would appreciate some feedback.

computer:
Dell Inspiron 7000 laptop (not yet optimized for audio application)
Windows 98
366 mhz Pentium II
256 meg ram
internal sound card

hardware:
Roland A30 controller
Voce midi drawbar
Midiman 2 x 2 midi / usb

software:
Native Instrument's B4
MidiOx software to remap drawbar module commands

Pro: The latency without any tweaking is a reliable 15 ms.

Con: 1.Occasionally, I receive arpeggios of what were last played as if a
sequencer was in use.
2. The output of the sound card produces low level noise

I have been seriously considering the Midiman Quattro since it was first
announced well over a year ago, thinking it would give me a decent sound
card and MIDI implementation in one box. In addition, the thought of having
a better front-end for recording interested me.

After reading some favorable reports about the Quattro here, I found a *ton*
of negative feedback from consumers on www.zzounds.com.

I too am sold on the sound of B4, but have been hesitant about taking any
Windows-based OS on stage. I thought that the Quattro might solve my sound
quality issue.

questions: 1. If I am to use Quattro strictly for B4 application, does
anyone with experience have more feedback to offer?

2. For expression control, would it make sense to use a
midi controller rather than an in-line 1/4" pedal.

Thank you in advance. This forum is a great way to share resources.

Regards,

Donn

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