Hello HW folks,
I am pretty much a novice when it comes to computers and then the accessories are way past me. I have downloaded the User Manual, tried the Tutorials, scanned the Forum for previous posts on "Johannus" and read the "requirements" section.
What I am starting with- I have a 3-manual Johannus Rembrandt 3000 (year 2000 model) in my home with separate speakers including a large subwoofer. My organ was the demonstrator at the 2000 NAMM show in LA so it is a large organ. It is MIDI equipped by Johannus.
I want to install probably the Metz CC and Rosales Portland organs. I know I will need the Advanced HW version. I would like to keep the HW install as low budget as possible. I will need to buy a new to me, computer. From my reading, it would appear that I can avoid many problems by going with Apple. I have looked on eBay and found many options for used or reconditioned Mac minis with 16GB already installed. I don't know it I need to stay with the 2012 or buy the 2014 with the upgrades. Some of the offerings include a Bluetooth keyboard so I would favor buying one of those? I want to get to the point of trying the St Annes free organ
Some questions-
- Am I on the right path thinking Mac Mini? Prices on eBay are considerably less than on Apple for refurbished units. What are the pitfalls to my thinking?
- The units I am looking at are set up with OS X High Sierra. This will work?
- Of the six audio interfaces listed in "requirments", which would be best for me and what would be the source? Are they available on eBay?
- I will need a MIDI interface. Again, of those listed, what would be best for my application? I have no idea how many MIDI input/output ports I will need.
If anyone on this Forum can answer any of these questions, I would be most appreciative. Also I would like to get to know any Johannus owners who have already done this. I get the idea Johannus has issues unique to their products regarding interfacing stops/pistons/ swell pedal etc.
Player1 (located in S. CA.)
I am pretty much a novice when it comes to computers and then the accessories are way past me. I have downloaded the User Manual, tried the Tutorials, scanned the Forum for previous posts on "Johannus" and read the "requirements" section.
What I am starting with- I have a 3-manual Johannus Rembrandt 3000 (year 2000 model) in my home with separate speakers including a large subwoofer. My organ was the demonstrator at the 2000 NAMM show in LA so it is a large organ. It is MIDI equipped by Johannus.
I want to install probably the Metz CC and Rosales Portland organs. I know I will need the Advanced HW version. I would like to keep the HW install as low budget as possible. I will need to buy a new to me, computer. From my reading, it would appear that I can avoid many problems by going with Apple. I have looked on eBay and found many options for used or reconditioned Mac minis with 16GB already installed. I don't know it I need to stay with the 2012 or buy the 2014 with the upgrades. Some of the offerings include a Bluetooth keyboard so I would favor buying one of those? I want to get to the point of trying the St Annes free organ
Some questions-
- Am I on the right path thinking Mac Mini? Prices on eBay are considerably less than on Apple for refurbished units. What are the pitfalls to my thinking?
- The units I am looking at are set up with OS X High Sierra. This will work?
- Of the six audio interfaces listed in "requirments", which would be best for me and what would be the source? Are they available on eBay?
- I will need a MIDI interface. Again, of those listed, what would be best for my application? I have no idea how many MIDI input/output ports I will need.
If anyone on this Forum can answer any of these questions, I would be most appreciative. Also I would like to get to know any Johannus owners who have already done this. I get the idea Johannus has issues unique to their products regarding interfacing stops/pistons/ swell pedal etc.
Player1 (located in S. CA.)