I thought of posting PDF versions, but I figured you'd rather have the original. Odd that Apple didn't carry the "MacDraw pict" format into AppleWorks like they did "MacPaint pict"…

I don't know of a direct OS X translator, but they can be easily opened in Mini vMac using Mac Draw, then print to a postscript file using the LaserWriter driver v7.0, which Previe…

Arnold's is just a file player though, right? If you want to sequence (write/arrange) your own songs, you need a fullblown sequencer. There's a shareware one called Timidity whic…

If you're thinking about getting a new controller ~and~ a sound module, consider a Yamaha CS1X or AN1X. Both have a good rep as reliable, versatile controllers as well as a good r…

I have used my Mac Midiman interface (which looks similar to that one) with my PowerBook Duo (7.5.3) to play MIDI files on my synthesizer. Click to expand... I also have the Ma…

my Mac Midiman interface Click to expand... I have that same interface, albeit with black text all over it. Still works well.

Any suggestions for MIDI software for older macs? Synthesizers, etc.? That would certainly be a unique instrument to play... :?: Click to expand... I have used my Mac Midiman …

There is one particular midi/audio sequencer that Emagic and Roland developed to edit the Roland VS series of hard disk recorder. / The Emagic programme Logic could be used to cont…

I have an older MIDI enabled keyboard + I was thinking of getting a newer 1 or 2 octave controller. Most of those are USB but I think there are a couple that have raw MIDI as well.

I have a third party MIDI interface...neat to have, but ultimately useless unless you're planning to connect musical instruments to your Mac.

Any suggestions for MIDI software for older macs? Click to expand... Performer or Digital Performer is by far the best, IMO. Performer handles MIDI only, while Digital Performe…

That card should work fine. Just keep in mind that no matter what card you buy, Mac OS 9 only supports USB 1.1 (12Mbps) and not USB 2.0 (480Mbps).

This is the card i bought today http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-F5U005-MAC-Pci-0-2-USB/dp/B00004Z6M5 please don't say "what a mistake" you made.

You will need the 2xPCI riser card that was stock with these machines. . . Click to expand... 6360 is a one slot riser limited rev of the Quadra 630 line. Other than that sin…

Just be aware that even if you install a USB 2.0 card, under Mac OS 9 it will still only perform at USB 1.1 speed (12 Mbps), since OS 9 does not support USB 2.0, and unfortunately,…

Thank you all for the friendly and helpful information/advice. i use my p6360 to run some "old" midi audio sequencer programmes that when they were ported to OS X some of them die…

Vine Server (formerly OSXvnc) is nice in that it allows multiple VNC sessions to be open simultaneously. Use Fast User Switching, and launch Vine Server in each user. Each user h…

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I should probably get a USB card for one of my Performa 6360's (I have 3).

You will need the 2xPCI riser card that was stock with these machines. . . Click to expand... 6360 is a one slot riser limited rev of the Quadra 630 line. Other than that sin…

The logic board pulls out like a drawer. You will need the 2xPCI riser card that was stock with these machines, but apart from that, the required extensions should be in the stock …

Install the card as you would any other PCI card, and make sure that all the Apple USB extensions are installed. Here is a link to download v1.4.1 of Apple USB Adapter Card Support…

I'm can't find it on the apple site, but it seems it would be considered something like "abandonware" since the Newton era is gone and over with... But since I'm no expert on what…

Mac GUI Vault is always open too (see my sig).

Does it get louder when the screen is brighter? or is the computer is working on lots of files at once? Click to expand... Nope - only happens right upon startup.