Kent Pribbernow
11-24-2004, 08:00 AM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://appleinsider.com/article.php?id=756' target='_blank'>http://appleinsider.com/article.php?id=756</a><br /><br /></div><i>"Apple Computer is expected to introduce a new audio interface for GarageBand users in the coming months. The analog FireWire audio device, the first product of its recently created iPod division, will allow users to directly record audio using any Mac and Apple’s GarageBand music studio application. According to reputable sources, the company is on track to begin manufacturing the device overseas next month. The device, code-named 'Q97' or 'Asteroid,' has been under development at the company for the better part of the year. Typically referred to as a 'breakout box' in the music recording industry, the external audio device attaches to a computer and offers audio inputs and outputs for attaching instruments or other audio sources. Apple is reportedly building the device around GarageBand, its popular application for aspiring musicians."</i><br /><br />Interesting. This makes a lot of sense since Macs lack inputs for typical electronic instraments. Most audio professionals use a similar solution with DigiDesign's Pro Tools, which is the gold standard among professional recording artists and studios. This could really expand the use of GarageBand to a lot more novice musicians. At last consumers will now have an end to end solution just like the pros. Well, you still have to buy a Mac of course.