Multi Processor Systems

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I am trying to get the highest number of plugins running without dropout problems.

Would Sonar and Vegas Audio take advantage of a multi processor system?

Or

Would they have to be written specifically for a MultiProc system.

Or

Is it the OS (W2K or XP for example) that takes care of harnessing the power for your app?
 
There are two seperate issues

1: your OS has to be able to use 2 (or more) processors. NT, 2K can use 2 procs as can linux. W98 will run on a dual, but use only one of the processors. Don't know about XP.

2: your application needs to be written to take advantage of the available processors. Cubase 5 does this by splitting the gui and disk routines to one processor and fx to the other one (check their site on this, they explain it somewhere) Nuendo should also be able to use both. And Sonar can do this also (see the faq).

So it is the combination of OS and application. Running sonar on a dual with W98 will give you only one processor, as will CEP on a dual running NT. Both OS and application need to be able to use dual processors.
 
This is a pretty stupid sounding question, but anyway. By 2k you did mean windows 2000. Does anyone know if Emagic can use dual processors. Do intel make duel processor motherboard. Would two P4 1.4GZ be automaticaly faster than a 2Gz or is there more to it than clockspeed?
 
Just for future reference, calling another's question "stupid" is a good way to get yourself ostracized on an internet forum...
 
Yes, 2k equals windows 2000.

There is indeed more then clockspeed. 2x 1.4Ghz is not the same as 2.8Ghz in this case. Problem is that those two processors need to access the same memory and busses. This means that there will be overhead. This also explains why processors like the Xeon with an extra large cache (1MB or more) get more boast out of a dual then the normal PIII and Athlon.

For P3 Intel probably makes dual motherboards, as do all the larger makers as Asus, Tyan, Abit etc. Both Intel and Via chipsets for dual are available. But the real stuff is using Serverworks chipsets (fex Supermicro). For P4, none so far.

For AMD, at the moment only Tyan, but others coming.

Keep in mind that for Intel processors you need two identical processors (same clock, same fsb, same stepping.....), this is not so for AMD where only the same fsb is needed, but further both processors can run at a different clockspeed.

Can not help you with Emagic, check their site I would suggest.
 
first off... Eurythmic, I believe ColdAsh was calling his own question stupid. (Is win 2K = Win 2000?) Self-deprecation is welcome here. :D Hey... wouldn't win 2k be 2048?

Kaos,
Sonic Foundry just announced Vegas Video 3.0 with (you guessed it) Dual Processor Support!.

And if I've got my XP facts straight, XP Home does not support dualies (but may run on one, I don't know), but XP Pro does.

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Yeah Eurythmic i was calling my own question stupid, sorry if there was confusion.
 
Dueling Procs

With all the talk about dual Procs I thought this would be a good topic. I just happen to be researching product info to assist me in the classic decision we all make at one point or another:

Apple Power Mac G4 with Dual 800 MHZ Procs

or

Intel P4 2 GHZ based rig, PC800 RDRam, 7200Rpm Drive etc etc.

I do realize software must be coded to take advantage of this proc architecture and my only fear is that the G4 may not have as many app's for multitracking available.

My goal is a 24 Track 24/96 System. I may even go with a stand alone Hard Disk Recorder such as the Mackie, using the PC for mixing etc.

Any thoughts...
 
One advantage of a dual system from a user comfort level is that even when it is chugging at fxs or whatever, the gui is still responsive. It feels much nicer...
 
Eurythmic said:
Just for future reference, calling another's question "stupid" is a good way to get yourself ostracized on an internet forum...
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Could be wrong,but I believe he was calling his own question stupid.
 
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