More Evidence of Apple Asteroid

MacRumors · Mar 1, 2005, 11:19 AM

AppleInsider has found a hidden .tiff file within GarageBand 2 labeled "asteroid.tiff". The file appears incomplete and is unable to be opened, but can be clearly seen in the package contents.

Additionally, MacRumors readers have found within iLife '05 Install DVD/Individual Packages/Packages/GarageBandApp20.pkg/Contents/Archive.pax.gz - Asteroid Max Volume, Asteroid Min Volume, Asteroid Slider, Select Asteroid Input and many, many others.

swissmann · Mar 1, 2005, 11:22 AM

I thought this was coming out in January. I think it is inevitable but when?

gwuMACaddict · Mar 1, 2005, 11:27 AM

wow... they're doing a terrible job of keeping this one under wraps... what is it again?

stevehaslip · Mar 1, 2005, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by gwuMACaddict

wow... they're doing a terrible job of keeping this one under wraps... what is it again?

Maybe they wanted to include it but had to pull out at the last minute due to production problems/issues?

I think I'm right in saying that asteroid is an audio interface, that you can plug loads of instruments/leads into. Its either a firewire or usb, cant remember which.

Mike Teezie · Mar 1, 2005, 11:41 AM

Pllllllllaaaaeeesssseeeeee bring out Asteroid, Apple!

I'm waiting with credit card in hand!

Mudbug · Mar 1, 2005, 11:47 AM

I added this to the front page, for clarity: Asteroid is expected to be an audio "breakout box" used to connect multiple audio instruments into one midi interface. Initial rumors began in November 2004, and leaks eventually led to Apple's legal charges against multiple online rumor sites for disseminating the information.

AtHomeBoy_2000 · Mar 1, 2005, 11:56 AM

A MIDI interface? Screw that. I need XLR and TRS 1/4"

gwuMACaddict · Mar 1, 2005, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by AtHomeBoy_2000

A MIDI interface? Screw that. I need XLR and TRS 1/4"

agreed... midi is kinda lame... i guess for the home user maybe...?

Manticus · Mar 1, 2005, 12:20 PM

The rumored device is not just a MIDI interface, but has TRS 1/4" and XLR as well.

-Andy

Surreal · Mar 1, 2005, 12:21 PM

i think it had 2 nuetrik connectors.

pounce · Mar 1, 2005, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by gwuMACaddict

agreed... midi is kinda lame... i guess for the home user maybe...?

what does "lame" or "home user" have to do with it? maybe you don't have hardware synths and samplers, fx, and control surfaces that use midi to connect to sequencers. but lots of pro's with lots of real gear use midi as part of a complete real studio. i'm one of them.

i expect this to be a more prosumer level interface of some sorts, and i think it meant to say both audio and midi connections in a firewire based breakout box.

Daveway · Mar 1, 2005, 12:29 PM

I never get credit for posting things first.

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=112993

pounce · Mar 1, 2005, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Surreal

i think it had 2 nuetrik connectors.

neutrik is a brand, and they make many types of connectors. they are famous for their nl4's and nl8's used in pa applications, but i still anticipate this interface having 1/4 or xlr connections.

flukewurm · Mar 1, 2005, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by gwuMACaddict

agreed... midi is kinda lame... i guess for the home user maybe...?

midi i/o is standard on most audio interfaces. in no way shape or form is midi 'lame'. for the 'home user'?.. explain to me how you plan on controlling your DAW sequencer, softsynths, and automation events without midi?..

dizastor · Mar 1, 2005, 12:32 PM

Yay!

Anyone want to buy my slightly used MobilePRE usb?
Hope this comes to light and has some cool features, MobilePRE hits eBay the day this is realeased.

Surreal · Mar 1, 2005, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pounce

neutrik is a brand, and they make many types of connectors. they are famous for their nl4's and nl8's used in pa applications, but i still anticipate this interface having 1/4 or xlr connections.

i always thought that those combined trs and xlr ins were simply called nuetriks.

well, either way, thats what they were in the mock up. xlr and trs ins. combined.

the_mole1314 · Mar 1, 2005, 12:38 PM

Well, if anyone managed to read the article, you would find out that the box has been put of indefinate hold due to poor design (aka, it's good for Dell!) so don't look for it at your Apple Store anytime soon.....

Rower_CPU · Mar 1, 2005, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveway00

I never get credit for posting things first.

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=112993

Did you submit it?

Balooba · Mar 1, 2005, 12:58 PM

This must mean that the Powerbook G5s are coming soon.

DPazdanISU · Mar 1, 2005, 01:21 PM

i say its going to be an audio and video input/output so they can start up iVideo with its release! Download movies and watch them on ur tv

AtHomeBoy_2000 · Mar 1, 2005, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manticus

The rumored device is not just a MIDI interface, but has TRS 1/4" and XLR as well.

-Andy

See, that confused me. It says it is a MIDI interface. Yet when you read the info it has XLR and TRS 1/4". Which is it?

ASP272 · Mar 1, 2005, 01:41 PM

Not too excited about this, since I don't have any instruments to plug in. But I do appreciate the diligence of our macrumors base for finding these hidden asteroid files in the installers/packages. Good research makes for good rumors.

eleveneastgate · Mar 1, 2005, 02:01 PM

NICE! I'm glad Apple's doing this, and it makes sense since GarageBand 2 multi-tracks now.

ziwi · Mar 1, 2005, 02:01 PM

it would be a unique niche market for this, but perhaps it would be a nice addition to the mini and draw the musicians into the Mac experience more and then the word of mouth campaign.

Noiseboy · Mar 1, 2005, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ziwi

it would be a unique niche market for this, but perhaps it would be a nice addition to the mini and draw the musicians into the Mac experience more and then the word of mouth campaign.

I think you'll find that most musicians using computers for music generation/production are already using Macs. I've never been into a recording studio that uses PC's though I know that some do exist as I see them on the Digidesign ProTools forums.
However, this will be a welcome audio interface. Neutrik is indeed a brand name but the connecters will be xlr and 1/4" TRS (tip, ring,sleeve.)

Mar 1, 2005, 11:19 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	More Evidence of Apple Asteroid AppleInsider has found a hidden .tiff file within GarageBand 2 labeled "asteroid.tiff". The file appears incomplete and is unable to be opened, but can be clearly seen in the package contents. Additionally, MacRumors readers have found within iLife '05 Install DVD/Individual Packages/Packages/GarageBandApp20.pkg/Contents/Archive.pax.gz - Asteroid Max Volume, Asteroid Min Volume, Asteroid Slider, Select Asteroid Input and many, many others.

Mar 1, 2005, 11:22 AM	#2
swissmann macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Utah Alps	I thought this was coming out in January. I think it is inevitable but when? __________________ Always looking for a faster Mac.

Mar 1, 2005, 11:27 AM	#3
gwuMACaddict macrumors 68040 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: washington dc	wow... they're doing a terrible job of keeping this one under wraps... what is it again? __________________ *"if everyone is thinking alike, then someone isn't thinking"*

Mar 1, 2005, 11:41 AM	#5
Mike Teezie macrumors 68020 Join Date: Nov 2002	Pllllllllaaaaeeesssseeeeee bring out Asteroid, Apple! I'm waiting with credit card in hand! __________________ my apple stuff, cameras, and music gear

Mar 1, 2005, 11:47 AM	#6
Mudbug macrumors god Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northwest Louisiana	I added this to the front page, for clarity: Asteroid is expected to be an audio "breakout box" used to connect multiple audio instruments into one midi interface. Initial rumors began in November 2004, and leaks eventually led to Apple's legal charges against multiple online rumor sites for disseminating the information. __________________ happy thankschrismahanakwaanzicasmasgiving.

Mar 1, 2005, 11:56 AM	#7
AtHomeBoy_2000 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Schaumburg, IL	A MIDI interface? Screw that. I need XLR and TRS 1/4"

Mar 1, 2005, 12:20 PM	#9
Manticus macrumors newbie Join Date: Mar 2005	The rumored device is not just a MIDI interface, but has TRS 1/4" and XLR as well. -Andy __________________ Before the invention of eruptions, lava had to be carried down the mountainside, bucket by bucket and poured over the sleeping villagers. -------------------- PowerMac FW800 1.25GHz DP PowerBook 12" 867MHz

Mar 1, 2005, 12:21 PM	#10
Surreal macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2004	i think it had 2 nuetrik connectors.

Mar 1, 2005, 12:29 PM	#12
Daveway macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New Orleans / Lafayette, La	I never get credit for posting things first. http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=112993 __________________ Spare me my life. MBP 2.2 glossy, Alu Macbook 2.4, iMac G5, iPhone3GS 32gb white, iPodz

Mar 1, 2005, 12:32 PM	#15
dizastor macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Los Angeles	Yay! Anyone want to buy my slightly used MobilePRE usb? Hope this comes to light and has some cool features, MobilePRE hits eBay the day this is realeased. __________________ ejc on Twitter

Mar 1, 2005, 12:38 PM	#17
the_mole1314 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Dayton, OH	Well, if anyone managed to read the article, you would find out that the box has been put of indefinate hold due to poor design (aka, it's good for Dell!) so don't look for it at your Apple Store anytime soon..... __________________ 13" MacBook Pro 2.53GHz (base model) iPod touch, nano, shuffle, iPod 3gen

Mar 1, 2005, 12:58 PM	#19
Balooba macrumors member Join Date: May 2003	Prophecy? This must mean that the Powerbook G5s are coming soon.

Mar 1, 2005, 01:21 PM	#20
DPazdanISU macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Near Chicago	i say its going to be an audio and video input/output so they can start up iVideo with its release! Download movies and watch them on ur tv __________________ What I like to say to PC fans that rip on Macs is this: Buy a Mac, use it for a year, and come back to me. Then if you still don't like Macs then at least you have supporting evidence, however I doubt that will be the case! mac mini 1.42mhz/512mb on 61" HD Television

Mar 1, 2005, 01:41 PM	#22
ASP272 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nashville, TN	Not too excited about this, since I don't have any instruments to plug in. But I do appreciate the diligence of our macrumors base for finding these hidden asteroid files in the installers/packages. Good research makes for good rumors. __________________ "It was a bug, Dave."

Mar 1, 2005, 02:01 PM	#23
eleveneastgate macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2005	NICE! I'm glad Apple's doing this, and it makes sense since GarageBand 2 multi-tracks now. __________________ - djtonypsalms Visit: www.royallovesound.com / www.myspace.com/djtonypsalms / www.orthodoxmuzik.com eBay Ref: topshelf_art_muzik

Mar 1, 2005, 02:01 PM	#24
ziwi macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Right back where I started...	it would be a unique niche market for this, but perhaps it would be a nice addition to the mini and draw the musicians into the Mac experience more and then the word of mouth campaign.

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