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Thursday, April 01, 2010
PSW Staff 04/01/10 02:30 PM, 0 CommentsMackie announced a free driver upgrade that instantly connects Onyx-i FireWire Production Mixers with Pro Tools M-Powered 8. The offer is available April to May 31, 2010. Mackie launched the Onyx-i series mixers last fall, with the notable benefit of Pro Tools M-Powered 8 compatibility. (No other third-party company offers this.) The Mackie Universal Driver Upgrade (which enables Pro Tools M-Powered 8 functionality) is a simple download from the Mackie website (usually costing $49.99). Purchasers of Onyx-i mixers can go… View this story
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Bob Buontempo 11/10/09 04:27 PM, 0 CommentsA couple of weeks ago at the AES Convention in New York City, Mackie announced that its Onyx-i Series mixers have been qualified by Avid for use with Pro Tools M-Powered mixers. (Click here for further details.) In previous installments (see part 1 and part 2), I have reviewed the Onyx-i from marketing and product overview standpoints, and now in light of the Mackie/Avid agreement, it’s time to look at the actual functionality of the M-Powered Onyx-i Series. Newly purchased… View this story
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Saturday, October 10, 2009
PSW Staff 10/10/09 07:23 AM, 0 CommentsAt the 2009 AES Convention in New York City, Mackie announced that Onyx-i FireWire Recording Mixers are now fully compatible with all major DAWs, including Avid’s Pro Tools M-Powered 8, Logic, Sonar, Cubase, Ableton Live, Acid Pro, Digital Performer, and more. Featuring extensive FireWire integration, studio-quality mic pres and British-style EQ, the Onyx-i Mixers combine the best aspects of premium analog mixing with a high-quality computer interface. Pro Tools M-Powered 8 users must purchase the Mackie Universal Driver upgrade ($49.99… View this story
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Thursday, October 01, 2009
Bob Buontempo 10/01/09 04:35 PM,As noted a couple of weeks ago, I received a new Mackie Onyx-i Series mixer/interface that will run Pro Tools without the need for Avid hardware. (Read all about it here in Part 1 of this report) My first inclination was to take it to the studio and try it out, and then I got to thinking that actually, a lot of people interested in buying this system might/probably be more likely to be using it in a home situation.… View this story
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