Pro Tools?

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I have heard some negative feedback about Pro Tools for a PC. Some people have said that it is really unstable, and have given some negative feedback on it. Here is what I looking to do.

We have an Alesis 1622 board and we would go from that into and ADAT and then eventually into our computer to do the mixing and then burn to cd.

Looking to record vocals, guitars, drums.

Can anyone bring some convincing evidence either way on this program?

Thanks,
Donald
 
It doesnt work on Win2000, so I refuse to use it. I'm talking PT LE, I think you are too...unless you're talking the $9000 Mix24 card and software. That will run on Win2k, but I'm not spending that jack on it.

H2H
 
more info

I am talking about Pro Tools LE.

I am looking to run it on either a PIII 850-900mhz 512mb of ram and plenty of disk space.

I have both Windows 98 or ME.

Thanks
 
Any updates?

Hey everybody, I hadn't heard anything on this for a while so I am just re-submitting to get some opinions and advice on Pro Tools or other products.

Thanks
 
I wouldn't suggest that you use it. A few partners of mine are having serious problems with that program. :(

spin
 
i used pro tools 5.1 under 98... i'll stick with cubase and nuendo.
if i were you i'd get a hold of xpPro or win2000, they are much more stable than 98se, and sence it came out i have always heard ME sucks for music computer. whats type of sound card do you have?or plan on getting?
i say skip pro tools and get:
nuendo, cubase, logic, or sonar
 
I own both the full blown and the LE - PC version.

I havnt had a problem from day one with the LE - PC.

It all depends on the computer you set up. All you have to do is go to Digidesigns site and all the info is there.
At the users conference you will find all the info you are looking for as well as many happy PC users.
 
Don't let people tell you that Pro Tools LE will not work on a PC. IT works, and it is super stable in my experience.

Have fun with it. Try Protools Free on your machine. See how it works

later,
C
 
Could anyone please tell me just what it is that's so special about ProTools?

I have a friend who uses ProTools (the full version, I would assume - as he is a student and more than likely gets a discount) what makes it so great. He basically said "I can't really explain it. It's just so different."

I'm like, Um, okay...

I also have a bitter enemy who uses ProTools, the IBM-Compatible version. I think his recordings sound okay, nothing special.

What's so great about this magical program?
 
Big time protools, not Protools LE, uses hardware DSP to run all the effects and stuff. The effects are usually better than what you would find in most software.

Its also a big name standard. Thats the only reason why I might use Protools LE, so I can learn to use the real thing if I ever had the money to buy a system. Its like having a u87. The C1 sounds just as good if not better but clients will still expect you to have the expensive u87.

Its also very expensive because it has all its own high end hardward. They have some very nice control surfaces and other toys.
 
Nothing "magical" at all, as far as I am concerned. I just like the interface better than other apps.

PLenty of people seem to have reasons for NOT liking it too. I never have figured that out either.
 
Yeah it was. Does that make it a lesser product than one designed for a PC?

I am not here as a Pro Tools crusader or something, I just hear people bashing Pro Tools without having used it...

In my most humble opinion, I love Pro Tools, both on the Mac and PC.
 
Im a huge fan of pro tools, the Mix, Mix Plus ect version. I've used Pro tools le and its not realy that great. The thing that makes pro tools so good is the DSP power. These days you can buy a sound card eg Delta 1010, software eg Logic Platinum and a DSP card, eg TC's Powere core. Much cheaper and a couple of those cards are just fine if you ask me. But if you want the best then you should go for pro tools.
 
Digidesign has sort of shot themselves in the foot on the Digi001. They have a software imposed limit of 24 tracks on the Protools LE. That is the BiGGEST gripe I read in the DUC on their site. With the processing power that is available in PC and Macs as of today, you can get pretty near the performance of a TDM system. Granted, you cannot use the same plug-ins.

People are screaming for a middle ground between LE and a full-blown TDM system.
 
Clark_Griswold said:
Digidesign has sort of shot themselves in the foot on the Digi001. They have a software imposed limit of 24 tracks on the Protools LE. That is the BiGGEST gripe I read in the DUC on their site. With the processing power that is available in PC and Macs as of today, you can get pretty near the performance of a TDM system. Granted, you cannot use the same plug-ins.

People are screaming for a middle ground between LE and a full-blown TDM system.
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A sound card with 18 ins and outs, midi in and out, 2 mic pres, a recording software for $799?!?! That's a great bargin. I saw a demo mix plus at sweetwater for about $5000. I've seen new mix going for about $6000. Tack on hardware were talking another 3-6 grand. A mackie 1604 is a grand while larger "Pro" consoles go for over $250,000. In comparison that's not that big of a jump in the whole swing of things.
 
To add to Wallycleavers postt.......

With PTLE you also get the ability to transfer all you sessions from the full rig, to the smaller LE with all details saved, and back.

This CPU issue is in my opinion, is way overblown.
Today with some of the PC's around + what the future brings, you can get PTLE to run 4-5 reverbs... compression on every track...Eq on every track and more..... and the CPU will do it's job with out stalling or hicuping of any sort.

Somebody who needs to use more effects then that on his mix (other then extreme cases) needs to learn how to mix......
I dont remember the last time I saw more then 5 reverbs strapped across the board..........and that is a lot !.
I'm running a Pent III 500 and it is as stable and can with hold
all that very nicely.
Although I use a Mac for the full rig, I can say that the PC's of todays generation are on getting better and stronger and so this whole DSP thing for homerecorders is BS IMO.
 
Hard2Hear said:
It doesnt work on Win2000, so I refuse to use it. I'm talking PT LE, I think you are too...unless you're talking the $9000 Mix24 card and software. That will run on Win2k, but I'm not spending that jack on it.

H2H
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ProTools LE (Digi001) Does in fact run on Windows ME.... And perfectly without no problems, in my studio for over 6 months....

All of the people who have troubles with the Pro-Tools, and PC rigs are not following the requirements.... Simple as that ..... It can't even be argued........

Of course every statement has exceptions, but the above statement accounts for 99.9% of users....

The requirements are right on Digi's site..... I have followed them exactly, like they are supposed to be followed, and my system has never failed me......


Let it rock bro!... My recording has flourished with it......

Technically speaking...Macs are "better"... But also twice the price... If you follow the rules, Your PC will roll with it fine!

BG
 
I agree. I started using my Digi001 with a PII 400 and it did what I wanted in most cases. With the added horsepower, there is VERY little that I can't do. And the price, in my opinion, is right.

Some friends and I have booked time in a commercial studio to track some drums, then we are going to bring those tracks to my place and finsih up there. I think it is going to work great because we are going to be using what is, currently, the industry standard and thus leaves less room for problems. I maybe wrong in the end. Time will tell. I fi am, I will come here and say so.

There is a reason it is the standard in Pro studios. I admit, we are talking home recording, but to be able to have access to what the pros use is pretty cool too.

To each their own, but me...I am sticking with Pro Tools.

Later,
C
 
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