best MIDI to Mac interface

Any MIDI interface that doesn't require a specific driver, because it is USB MIDI compliant, is a good choice. Latency is with USB no longer an issue, haven't heard complaints about it in years.

Blueberry can you please explain this, as far as the "why's" technologically? I wasn't aware that USB latency was no longer an issue and therefore have been limiting myself to Firewire interfaces (eg. Duet), but that means one cord and rig for audio and one cord for midi, so this would be good news.

thanks,

Neil

I believe Blueberry is only referring to USB latency with regards to MIDI. USB latency for audio can be an issue with certain equipment, especially if you try to run equipment through a USB hub (several USB audio devices don't work properly through a USB hub).

Although you do know that there are interfaces that provide audio + MIDI over firewire? I have a MOTU Ultralite, and I only need a firewire cable, and it provides firewire audio + MIDI.

rc tech wrote:
Although you do know that there are interfaces that provide audio + MIDI over firewire? I have a MOTU Ultralite, and I only need a firewire cable, and it provides firewire audio + MIDI.

Presonus Firebox. Nice interface, for the price.

Ah, I didn't read his post carefully enough, thanks, that is more consistent with my experience.

For some odd reason my Apogee Duet's Maestro program is crashing every time I try to open it, even after updating to the newest version, restarting, etc. I'm on a new MBP with 10.6.1, and have done all updates. Don't mean to hijack this thread, but since it's on interfaces, any ideas? The Duet unit works, but I can't change the configuration. Anybody else, or any ideas?

thx
Neil

Apogee claims their new version of the Maestro program is Snow Leopard compatible (http://news.apogeedigital.com/index.php/press-releases/43-press-releases/133-apo gee-announces-compatibility-with-apples-snow-leopard), maybe if you e-mail their support they will know if there is an issue.