n-track on a laptop?

[Jack Russell]

This might seem like a stupid question, because I suppose it all boils down to how much RAM or storage you have.

But has anyone actually used it on a laptop? If so, what kind of specs on your machine? Do you save your song files to CD, or to a data stick?

Does it run o.k. this way?

[TimOBrien]

Been running N since v2. Three different desktops and now a laptop.
N actually takes LESS resources than a lot of other sequencers.

Specs: Gateway P4 2.8Ghz (long time 512Mb RAM but now 1.5Gb Ram)

BigHint: The thing about sequencing on laptops is that (just like with desktops) you need a fast secondary drive to record to. Most laptops only have 4500rpm or 5400rpm internal drives for business purposes. You need to get a fast outboard firewire drive to record to so that the flow isn't interrupted by OS housekeeping. I use a GlyphGT050 firewire drive daisy-chained to my Motu828mkII with ZERO problems.

[XLR]

I use N-track with a Dell Inspiron 5150 laptop for mixing and editing and have had no problems. Interface is a Digigram VXPocket PCMCIA card. If I used it more for tracking I'd probably get a fast external drive as Tim mentioned.

Tim

[Jack Russell]

Thanks for the info guys. Very helpful.

[SoundAsleep]

These guys claim their internal HD will do the job?

Both laptops are capable of 24 tracks so they say...Anyone have experience with these laptops?