From joostdenhertog@hetnet.nl Wed Jul 04 10:17:03 2007
Subject:Re: NI B4 II - anybody using it live?

apple
and no it doesn't compare to real ardware....
RME, MOTU and personinc fire wire devices.
Keep our hardware and try a vst one by one at a rehersal.

some things work.. some thing won't

i use onely absynth and cubase

and there is not much more possible
----- Original Message -----
From: troubadour_2005
To: CloneWheel@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 6:35 PM
Subject: [CWSG] NI B4 II - anybody using it live?

I'm considering building a rig using B4 and
some other virtual instruments to run on
a laptop for live and studio. I'm totally new
to the VST plugin approach and at this moment
I haven't even tried one. However, I'm considering
going that route as I've heard that it can really
slim down a keyboard rig as far as rack effects,
preamps, heavy keyboards. With this approach, in
theory all one needs is a laptop, a good controller( maybe 2),
and amplification. In fact, I've read that Herbie Hancock
runs his whole rig on a laptop ... Anyway, I'd appreciate
comments from anyone who has had success doing this in terms
of what a good hardware configuration is to use. Specifically,
what is the best midi/audio interface for doing this? Firewire?
USB? What has lowest latency? Also, what how much RAM should
I require for the laptop I have built. I've been doing research
but the options seem to be endless. Maybe someone out there is doing
this and has a simple working solution already???
Thanks in advance.
-Greg



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