Hi Alex, HD Native offers zero latency for input monitoring. If you have a fast machine, you can probably get away without that kind of monitoring. Low latency monitoring gets down to something like 32 samples. Monitoring with effects might be an issue for you, I'm not sure. These questions, however, are really best answered by a Pro Tools rep like someone at Sweetwater or your local Avid rep. You'll get more accurate information. You can certainly use your existing interface and those track counts, for a native system, seem very doable.
HTH, slau On Aug 28, 2014, at 11:02 AM, Alex Coleman <musicbyalexcole...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hello, > I am very interested in switching from Sonar Producer over to Protools, but > still, after much research, have a couple of questions. > > What is the difference between Protools Native and Protools Native HD? > > I am currently running a MOTU 24IO audio interface with Sonar and would like > to be able to continue to use it with Protools, at least initially, in an > effort to save some up-front cash. > Can I do this? > > From what I've read, you need a special Protools Native card and an Avid > interface if running the HD system. > > I guess what I'm trying to figure out is if there is a flavor of Protools > that will allow me to use my existing audio interface, and if so, which one > is it? > > I want to be able to record at least 10-16 MIDI tracks using virtual > instruments, as well as 6-8 vocal tracks (including stacks) and possibly 4-6 > other audio tracks for live instrumentation. I generally run compression and > a tuning plug on vocal tracks, as well as some form of reverb and delay. > > Which Mac system and version of PT do I need to be looking for. I am trying > to stay away from the $10,000 range as much as possible, at least until I can > build up some funds to go bigger. > > Thanks for any guidance in making this switch. I need to do it ASAP but want > to get it right. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Pro Tools Accessibility" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to ptaccess+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Pro Tools Accessibility" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ptaccess+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
