n-track or cool edit with mr8?

[DFMJoe]

Ok, I have a pc running windows 98 se, 433mhz celeron with 128 meg. I was using n-track to mix the song we recorded which has 6 tracks, with effects on the vocals on drums. Everything was going fine til i had to save it.. and I kept getting illegal operations. I've used cool edit a bit and its good as well.. but the rage seems to be n-track.. would cool edit work faster without all the errors on my pc? Take into account i am formatting my hard drive tuesday.. to either reinstall windows 98 or go to XP... depending on whether or not my crummy pc specs can handle XP. any suggestions?

 

[flat-9]

Post this question at the Cool Edit Pro and N-tracks forums for a varied response. ( there are plenty of helpful technical folks over there that are very gracious with info of this type. Personally I love CEP and MR-8 but have no exp w/N-tracks

Good luck,
Ralph

 

[mak1965]

computer opinion

First, I would upgrade the CPU and RAM,
The Celeron and a low amount of Memory will just make it slower, The KEY to your probs is Win 98. Win XP is a better choice and will perform a lot better (after you upgrade the 2 components listed above)
I tried the N-Track program, but found it not as good as CEP.
It was like comparing Win 95 to Win XP. It is a great program for the price, I know CEP is like $250!
But most of your issues will be solved , no matter which editor you use, with Win XP. Win 98 just will not cut it.
The CPU is just a hair too slow for Win XP. also try looking into getting a P3 for that Motherboard and at least 256 megs or RAM. I know this will help!
If there is anything I can do contact me via my website below!
Thanks,
Mark
www.pc-medix.org