Exporting System Link Audio

[D]

Okay, I've done some searching and haven't found an answer in the docs about this, so here goes:

I have two computers in studio A connected via system link. I want to use the second computer for additional VSTis, but I want to know if there is a way to export that audio to the second computer without going through the mixer (Tascam FW-1884) or using a digital output. The composition that I'm trying to do this for has a variable tempo track, so a simple export from the second machine won't cut it (unless, of course, I re-create the tempo track on the second computer).

The problem here is that the way things are set up, I have one digital input coming from Tonelab, and another coming from Mini-Me, and the FW-1884 has only the two digital inputs. I don't want to be hassling around with repatching cables, and that only leaves me with two digital outputs from the FW-1884, one of which is used for the system link.

As far as I can find out, there is no way to do what I want without either re-patching, or using the analog output from the second computer sound card. The sound card in computer two has only a co-axial S/PDIF interface (Echo MiaMIDI).

If there is anyone who knows of a way to do this without simply throwing money at the problem, please let me know.

Thanks in advance.

[kdm]

The least expensive would be to just export the tempo track on the host and import it on the second system, then render/export audio there and transfer over. Tempo track transfers work quite well so I wouldn't hesitate to do that vs. repatching I/O.

If you run audio into the host and export there, it will be realtime. It's a bit of a toss up, depending on what works best for your workflow preference here.

[D]

Thanks for the info. I had a feeling I would be going this route, but I figured I'd check with those who might have more experience than I in such matters.

Your help is greatly appreciated.

Cheers.