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Duce Malmay
New member
i'm considering going from a roland vs-840 to my computer/cakewalk for general recording purposes. what do i need to know to start? equiptment? can my computer handle it?
James Argo
Fancy Rock N' Roll
Duce malmay wrote
Your PC spec plz...
BTW, the 1st thing you need is a MANUAL...
Your PC spec plz...
BTW, the 1st thing you need is a MANUAL...
acidrock
GO PACKERS!
My first recommendation is to keep the 840,I have a 880ex and its a beautiful companion to Sonar.
In addition to the much needed computer specs we forumites would like to know
what version of cakewalk?
what soundcard?
Are you recording by yourself or with multiple musicians?
Will you be doing midi?(highly recommended!)
Also any other hardware etc. that you hope to employ in this new and hopefully rewarding venture!
GOOD LUCK!
In addition to the much needed computer specs we forumites would like to know
what version of cakewalk?
what soundcard?
Are you recording by yourself or with multiple musicians?
Will you be doing midi?(highly recommended!)
Also any other hardware etc. that you hope to employ in this new and hopefully rewarding venture!
GOOD LUCK!
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Duce Malmay
New member
cakewalk
i suddenly work at home & my computer needs to be updated anyway, so how much power would be enough?
i almost always record alone.
i have some equiptment with midi abilities, but have never actually used midi.
i suddenly work at home & my computer needs to be updated anyway, so how much power would be enough?
i almost always record alone.
i have some equiptment with midi abilities, but have never actually used midi.
ChuckU
New member
It's just my opinion, but...
The Ghz processor and low-latency soundcards have rendered the Roland (and their competitors') workstation obsolete.
I paid $2200 for my VS-880 over 5 years ago and for less than that, you can get a powerful PC, a multi-channel soundcard, Sonar 2 and a Mackie 1202.
This setup will piss on a 2480, let alone an 840.
The Ghz processor and low-latency soundcards have rendered the Roland (and their competitors') workstation obsolete.
I paid $2200 for my VS-880 over 5 years ago and for less than that, you can get a powerful PC, a multi-channel soundcard, Sonar 2 and a Mackie 1202.
This setup will piss on a 2480, let alone an 840.
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kennedy connor
New member
yes , but can you pick it up in one hand and take it to a gig. I dread the thought of taking my pc and doing some live stuff.
James Argo
Fancy Rock N' Roll
There's always pro's and con's stamped to every gear you use. So, specific in whats you really need, whats your goal, and whats your limit. Sumtimes they offer sumething right for your need, and goal, but not for your pocket
Lets solve it one by one...
Lets solve it one by one...
ChuckU
New member
Points taken, guys. I kind of threw that remark out there knowing it's not a universal opinion.
My experience runs parallel with the emerging technology. When I bought my 880 five years ago, a 200mhz PC was the top speed available and Pro-Audio 5 was out. It was just much easier to get a dedicated unit. Not only was the PC not really up to the task (my opinion), but I don't believe Cakewalk was either. Not to mention the lower speed IDE hard drives. A fast/wide AV rated SCSI and controller card being a better option would have set me back about $800. That, plus the cost of the PC and software actually made the HD recorder more economical too.
Yeah, the portability of a hard disk recorder is nice, but to tell the truth, the only time I put it in a case and moved it was to dump tracks into Pro-Tools - two at a time.
With the PC setup I have now, If I wanted to fly tracks into another format, I could just save tracks to individual .wav files and burn a CD. No need to bring the hardware. And the nerve of Roland to charge $500 for their burner....
Another thing about portability. I think laptops are making that easier too.
My experience runs parallel with the emerging technology. When I bought my 880 five years ago, a 200mhz PC was the top speed available and Pro-Audio 5 was out. It was just much easier to get a dedicated unit. Not only was the PC not really up to the task (my opinion), but I don't believe Cakewalk was either. Not to mention the lower speed IDE hard drives. A fast/wide AV rated SCSI and controller card being a better option would have set me back about $800. That, plus the cost of the PC and software actually made the HD recorder more economical too.
Yeah, the portability of a hard disk recorder is nice, but to tell the truth, the only time I put it in a case and moved it was to dump tracks into Pro-Tools - two at a time.
With the PC setup I have now, If I wanted to fly tracks into another format, I could just save tracks to individual .wav files and burn a CD. No need to bring the hardware. And the nerve of Roland to charge $500 for their burner....
Another thing about portability. I think laptops are making that easier too.
James Argo
Fancy Rock N' Roll
ChuckU said:
Yeah, and hope USB 2 too...