Logic on a Powerbook G3 or G4

[dansouth]

I'd like to run Logic Audio on a Powerbook G3 or G4, but I'm concerned about the dongle issue. Does Logic support a challenge/response system that eliminates the need for the dongle? If not, how does it attach to the Mac? I've searched Emagic's web site, but I couldn't find an answer there.

 

Also, any recommendations for a suitable audio interface?

[Beagle1]

Yeah, you'll need a USB dongle to run Logic Audio Platinum on a G3/G4 Powerbook. It works fine. IMO, the dongle is preferable to challenge / response. The Pismo (G3) and Titanium (G4) Powerbooks both have 2 USB ports--you can plug the dongle into one and a MIDI or audio interface into the other.

 

BTW, check out Emagic's new EMI 2|6 USB audio interface announced at NAMM: 24-bit capable, about the size of a VHS cassette, and receives it's power from the USB port. Looks to be great for getting sound into and out of Logic on a laptop!

[Faeflora]

well, there's a sort of "fucked up" solution to the dongle with a laptop. You can carefully remove the cover of the dongle with a knife and electrical tape the chip to the cord and then the cord to the side of your laptop. It's much lighter that way.

[Anderton]

>>You can carefully remove the cover of the dongle with a knife and electrical tape the chip to the cord and then the cord to the side of your laptop. <<

 

Sounds courageous to me! But it also sounds like it makes a lot of sense.

 

What about hooking up to a USB hub, and letting that take the weight?