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Originally Posted by MBTC
Let us know how you like the Scarlett.
I didn't have to do too much BIOS tweaking when I got the Saffire running on the new firewire card other than the fact that I just disabled the onboard 1394 port in order to prevent potential confusion between the two in software.
I mostly went a firewire model (A) because I wanted to keep my dedicated USB 3 card clear for potential Virus TI maybe in the future and based on my past experience with TI I figured it might make diagnosing things easier in the future.... i.e. if I run into a problem with audio streaming, latency etc. at least I wouldn't be left to wonder if its a conflict with another USB port or device (B) I can use as a Thunderbolt interface just by using an adapter if I need to in the future. Really would have liked to get an Apollo, but could not justify that much money on the audio interface alone for my needs.
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I also have a dedicated USB 3 card with two of those connections for potential future use. Will not be running *anything* on any other USB 2 ports other than a wired keyboard and mouse. It was recommended to ditch the USB wireless mouse and keyboard due to something like that is ALWAYS seeking a connection and to me, eliminating a potential headache was worth the really inexpensive replacement. That recommendation came from Sweetwater Support and although not an absolute, why have a potential need to reboot whilst in middle of creativity because of a stupid wireless mouse and keyboard? My rather large area rug arrives Tuesday and Waldorf Pulse Plus arrives Wednesday
. So, I have a bit of chance to take the vacuum in places admittedly does not so much normally go while making some 'mental candy changes' in large living room, where my synth set-up and DAW work area resides at far end, maximizing space. Will certainly give feedback on the Scarlett in a week or so and definitely post some music contributions as well much later in year.
On Topic: Have you looked into any of the Keith McMillian Instruments or LIVID Controllers? At least *someone* is looking way outside the box!!!