Building a Computer for SONAR XL 2.0

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As a Singer/Composer, I need to build the perfect computer for SONAR XL 2.0.
If any of You are enjoying your experience with Cakewalk's off-spring, please share your wisdom with me, it will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your kind consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
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as long as you have a decent speed cpu (P3 or above), steady motherboard, and more than 256mb of ram and a dedicated hard-drive for audio that doesn't fry easily, you should be fine with any audio program.

I have just built a quite powerful PC lately, let me know if you are curious about the specs.

Good luck

AL
 
I don't think building a computer around Sonar will make all that much difference.
What will make a difference is your computer maintinance before and after using your program.

Keep your files in order.
Defrag.
Have a decent size swap file.
Keep your drivers current.
I also reboot before using Sonar, just to give everything a fresh start, and also what A1 said.

I'm running a 820MHz Pent lll and rarely do I have problems. I use if for hours at a time.
 
Hey A1A2 just wanted to know what your setup was
i will be building(having one built 4 me) a DAW i a month and i have my mind set on Home Studio XL and using an Adiophile 24/96 as my soundcard.
just wandering kind of features i should have when i ask to get one built because i want it to be all compatable and i dont know a whole lot about computers. thanx!
 
monstertruck:

I don't think I qualify in terms of "knowing" computers. But I can recommend some minimum specs on your PC based on my experiences.

With my old Pentium3 600 mhz with 512mb SDRAM, I was able to run about 10-15 "dry" tracks at 24/96 in Sonar without any problem. But, as soon as I start using plug-ins (especially Waves' stuff) my comp couldn't handle it well anymore.

I have no idea what plug-ins, soft sampler/synth you will be using, but the minimun specs on PC parts that I would get would be:

Pentium 4 1.8 ghz
512 MB DDR (Samsung and Kingston make good ones)
10 gig at 7200 rpmfor master hard-drive (Maxtor and Seagate are good. I don't like Western Digital tho)
40-60 gig at 7200 rpm for slave hard-drive

Emeric once suggested ASUS P4B533 for motherboard, and that's what I got, it's rock steady so far.

I hope these info are helpful, and anyone disagrees, correct me if I am wrong.

PS. My setup is(*note: I am using it as graphic/3D animation station also)

P4 2.4 Ghz
512mb DDR, Samsung(getting another 512mb soon)
ASUS P4B533 motherboard
PNY GeForce4 Ti4600 128mb DDR
Seagate 60 gig 7200 & old Western Digital 60 gig 7200(LOUD)
Samsung DVD/CDR ROM
450 w power supply.

AL
 
badgas said:
I don't think building a computer around Sonar will make all that much difference.
What will make a difference is your computer maintinance before and after using your program.

Keep your files in order.
Defrag.
Have a decent size swap file.
Keep your drivers current.
I also reboot before using Sonar, just to give everything a fresh start, and also what A1 said.

I'm running a 820MHz Pent lll and rarely do I have problems. I use if for hours at a time.
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ditto...
 
A1A2 how come you need a slave and a master drive?
also what is the point of having dual sound cards?
 
I use two soundcards myself...a Delta 66 with Omni breakout box that I use for most of my recording input, and a SoundBlaster Audigy that I use for it's midi output, soundfont capabilities, and gaming (EAX).
 
WoW I get to say it again because I made the mistake already.

If amd, 761chipset ,which isn't made anymore( I Think ) or via/amd hybrid chipset which I believe is on two mobos that I can't recall...wait...Following this rule when buying a motherboard will save countless headaches:
If you are getting an Intel Processor (such as Pentium, or Celeron), make sure the motherboard has an Intel chipset (such as the 815 or 820).

If you decide on an AMD processor, get a motherboard with an AMD chipset (such as the 760 or 761). Chipsets by VIA and Ali will work, but are not recommended for pro audio in general.
Some motherboards have AMD/VIA hybrid chipsets which are fine, though.
The above is from the aardvark site but I have heard it many a time from other sources.
Good Luck wish I could build one.

check out Soundchaser
 
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