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Title: EMU II & Mac stuff for new user. Post by: JMP on September 30, 2008, 12:48:20 PM Hello, new member here following my purchase of an EMU II a few months ago (fulfilling the dream of an 80's teenager at long last).
Have spent a few quid getting mine fixed up including new PSU, LCD backlight, output jack and still waiting to get new contact buttons, although after reading the info in 'EII technical' may try cleaning them this weekend to see if that works instead... ! Great info there, thanks. Anyway, mine works (albeit with tempermental triggering buttons) and have loaded/saved to 5.25 floppies etc. (got a library of about 80 disks if anyone wants to trade sounds ;)) but I'm curious about the use of a Mac and Sound Designer, so a few questions if anyone could help.... I've read some other info here and understand a Mac SE is usable, what other models/else is needed and how easy are these to find? Presumably Ebay is the only real avenue for these? What about software, I understand SD is free somewhere and the cable to connect? Can these be sourced or do you have to make one? Sorry if I missed the info in here somewhere.... Thanks in advance. Title: Re: EMU II & Mac stuff for new user. Post by: Elmbeatz on October 01, 2008, 04:29:46 AM Hi!
This is the official yahoo group for EII users. In the database section, you can find a mac compatibility listing. (A Mac SE, System 6.7 works perfectly though..) http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/emulatorII-list/ (http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/emulatorII-list/) For a mac cable as well as other "software you might need.." you may contact the emulator archive: http://www.emulatorarchive.com/Samplers/E2Overview/e2overview.html (http://www.emulatorarchive.com/Samplers/E2Overview/e2overview.html) Attention: Make sure you have an EII with a 'Rev.1' Digital board (the right one), otherwise you'll have problems to communicate with a mac (unless you modify your digital board). Title: Re: EMU II & Mac stuff for new user. Post by: JMP on October 01, 2008, 01:05:30 PM Thanks, I'd been there but missed the database section, doh !
I'm presuming the Revision number is printed on the PCB so will look for it when next open up. Cheers. Title: Re: EMU II & Mac stuff for new user. Post by: JMP on October 04, 2008, 11:32:41 AM Been inside today, the digital board states Artwork (?) Rev 1. Serial No. 1330 so presuming all OK there.
I'm sorting the cable and software etc. but now just looking for a Mac to hook up. Preferably a laptop as I have limited space. Has anyone successfully used Sound Designer etc with ANY OTHER Mac laptops than the Powerbook 165C & 180c listed on the yahoo group database? Do modern mac laptops not work with this software? Old ones not having a CD drive may be a pain.... Title: Re: EMU II & Mac stuff for new user. Post by: Elmbeatz on October 04, 2008, 12:56:47 PM Old ones not having a CD drive may be a pain.... It's not that hard. I've got a Mac SE without CD, and I use Zip Disks. That's cool, as an EII bank is just 500 KB. Congrats on having rev.1 ! Title: Re: EMU II & Mac stuff for new user. Post by: JMP on October 04, 2008, 03:22:44 PM Old ones not having a CD drive may be a pain.... It's not that hard. I've got a Mac SE without CD, and I use Zip Disks. That's cool, as an EII bank is just 500 KB. Congrats on having rev.1 ! Thanks. How does your zip drive connect to the Mac ? Title: Re: EMU II & Mac stuff for new user. Post by: Elmbeatz on October 11, 2008, 05:05:02 PM SCSI
Title: Re: EMU II & Mac stuff for new user. Post by: PX-7 on May 25, 2009, 01:01:03 AM will a Mac G4 work? or too new?
Title: Re: EMU II & Mac stuff for new user. Post by: JMP on May 25, 2009, 01:17:11 AM No, too new. You need one of the following:
Mac Classic IIci IIfx IIsi LCIII Performa 575 or 5200 Powermac 7100 or 7500 Powerbook 165c or 180c Quadra 800, 840 or 950 Mac SE * Details taken from Yahoo Group EII Users Mac compatibility list. |