--- In logic-users@yahoogroups.com, Stuart Holmes <stumusic@...> wrote: >>> I am recording a Jazz band on Thursday and am hoping my set-up will >>> handle 18 simultanious audio tracks at a time. I use Logic Express >>> 7.1 >> >>It won't. Not because your hardware isn't up to the job (it is), but >>because Logic Express can only see 12 inputs max. >> >>John Pitcairn > >$%^&@* IT! ... you're right! Well, as the budget does not yet allow >an upgrade to Pro, I guess I'll capture the tracks in Tracktion then >mix in Logic Express.... Incidentally, does Pro require much more >processing power than Express given equal numbers/ types of plugins, >or will it tend to stress my little iBook more? Also, CubaseLE that ships free with several audio hardware devices will do the job. At one point you could buy CubaseLE for $10, nice to have around for capturing 12+ tracks, bouncing VST effects otherwise not available or recording music without a time limit. HW