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Post by ombudsman on Dec 3, 2020 13:59:55 GMT -6
Sorry that this isn't sexy, but I've done some checking and only found an answer on the reverse scenario.
I currently run Logic X on a Firewire laptop with a Metric Halo LIO, also Firewire/2D currently. I am thinking about a way to first update my LIO to 3D and also add a ULN8 ('cause special pricing) for an extra 8 channels, and then, as a second major step a little later upon financial recovery, upgrade the computer to something that will come with Thunderbolt 3.
So, the question is; can I adapt a laptop with an FW2 port to converters with TB3 ports (even if it is two adapters in series) to get me through the in-between-time, and run Logic and the MH software ?
If yes, would I need the edge card for the newly upgraded LIO ?
thanks and cheers
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Post by stratboy on Dec 4, 2020 13:19:53 GMT -6
May not be helpful, but have you asked MH support? They may have a specific, tested recommendation.
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Post by ombudsman on Dec 4, 2020 15:10:34 GMT -6
Yeah, I guess I will go ahead and try that. I was thinking of this as a multi-party question. They do have good support. cheers.
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Post by the other mark williams on Dec 9, 2020 18:44:10 GMT -6
Seems like there are a few areas of confusion here.
Metric Halo isn't using Thunderbolt. The new 3D uses either Ethernet or USB.
So if you upgrade your box and/or buy a new box, you'll need to connect to your Mac with either of those connection types. Does your machine have an Ethernet port? If so, just use that and daisy chain as many MH boxes as you can afford to get one giant interface.
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Post by ombudsman on Dec 10, 2020 16:31:00 GMT -6
Thanks Mark. I mostly ignore the whole computer/interface side of things except when something breaks. Guess I have more homework to do than I realized.
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Post by Johnkenn on Dec 11, 2020 1:09:15 GMT -6
Was this posted here by mistake? I can move it if you like. Btw - welcome ombudsman |
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Post by ombudsman on Dec 11, 2020 17:19:04 GMT -6
thanks John. No need to move, I think it's run it's course anyway.
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