mgoslett1 Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 (edited) The title might not be the best way to describe my question so let me explain... I've built myself a really nice Hackintosh running Ventura perfectly. I've also been given access to a DiGiGrid D and an IOX which I would like to use for the preamps (they're brilliant!). In theory this is a simple setup with the use of either Soundgrid Studio or Qrec. In reality, this is the one downside to the Hack. It doesn't like it at all. I'm not looking for help with this, believe me I've tried it all. What I am exploring though and would value some thoughts on, is running the DiGiGrid system on my Macbook (which I know works) and somehow (cue you geniuses) route the output of that audio into Logic on my Hack. Ideally still in multitrack form. Is there a feasible way or am I dreaming here? Thanks Mark Edited November 29, 2023 by mgoslett1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polanoid Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 26 minutes ago, mgoslett1 said: The title might not be the best way to describe my question so let me explain... I've built myself a really nice Hackintosh running Ventura perfectly. I've also been given access to a DiGiGrid D and an IOX which I would like to use for the preamps (they're brilliant!). In theory this is a simple setup with the use of either Soundgrid Studio or Qrec. In reality, this is the one downside to the Hack. It doesn't like it at all. I'm not looking for help with this, believe me I've tried it all. What I am exploring though and would value some thoughts on, is running the DiGiGrid system on my Macbook (which I know works) and somehow (cue you geniuses) route the output of that audio into Logic on my Hack. Ideally still in multitrack form. Is there a feasible way or am I dreaming here? Thanks Mark Erm... two audio interfaces, output of interface one (MacBook) connected to input of interface two (Hack)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgoslett1 Posted November 29, 2023 Author Share Posted November 29, 2023 10 minutes ago, polanoid said: Erm... two audio interfaces, output of interface one (MacBook) connected to input of interface two (Hack)? Thanks. That would require two 8/10 input interfaces which I don't have. I was wondering if there might be a solution via a network of sorts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polanoid Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 6 minutes ago, mgoslett1 said: I was wondering if there might be a solution via a network of sorts. Thanks for the clarification. I know of no multi-channel, realtime solution to transfer audio streams via Ethernet between computers though (which doesn't necessarily mean there isn't any, maybe someone else on the forum can help). 10 minutes ago, mgoslett1 said: That would require two 8/10 input interfaces Actually it would require one such interface, and one with 8 (10?) outputs. Oftentimes lower priced audio interfaces have higher number of outputs that inputs. If you have 600 $ to spare, you could even go for two Behringer U-Phoria UMC1820 and use the ADAT connection (saving you one D/A A/D step which potentially slightly degrades audio quality). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgoslett1 Posted November 29, 2023 Author Share Posted November 29, 2023 5 minutes ago, polanoid said: Thanks for the clarification. I know of no multi-channel, realtime solution to transfer audio streams via Ethernet between computers though (which doesn't necessarily mean there isn't any, maybe someone else on the forum can help). Actually it would require one such interface, and one with 8 (10?) outputs. Oftentimes lower priced audio interfaces have higher number of outputs that inputs. If you have 600 $ to spare, you could even go for two Behringer U-Phoria UMC1820 and use the ADAT connection (saving you one D/A A/D step which potentially slightly degrades audio quality). The IOX will be the main input device with 8 useable the mic pres, and the DiGiGrid D gives another two mic pres (10 ins total) and would be the main output to my monitors. The IOX does have a bunch of line outs including 4 heaphone outs but not quite the solution for this context. Especially as I would still need an additional interface with up to 10 ins. I'm convinced there's a network solution out there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscwilde Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 12 minutes ago, mgoslett1 said: I'm convinced there's a network solution out there... https://www.audinate.com/products/software/dante-virtual-soundcard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polanoid Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, oscwilde said: https://www.audinate.com/products/software/dante-virtual-soundcard Ha! Nice 🙂 And much cheaper than any additional hardware Edited November 29, 2023 by polanoid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loukash Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 7 hours ago, mgoslett1 said: I was wondering if there might be a solution via a network of sorts. AUNetSend/Receive, perhaps? A single instance is stereo only, but you can set up as many named instances as you need. To route audio directly from your interface via Bonjour network, the AU Lab app should suffice: apple.com/apple-music/apple-digital-masters I haven't used it this way yet but I use AUNetSend since many years to send audio from Logic to Zynaptiq (formerly Audiofile) Spectre. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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