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Nativikee
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Ive heard different things about different kind of computers for my studio can some of you give me some advice about what kind of computer I should buy for my studio, thinks, peace.
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Akirby12
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I was in the same boat. People talk about this alot here, read some of the post, it helped me out alot.
fraserhutch
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Atari 1024 ST.
Trust me on this one.
Trust me on this one.
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BobbyBalow
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check this out
If you have like $2900 bucks, check out an alienware computer. http://www.alienware.com
They make studio computers.
If you have like $2900 bucks, check out an alienware computer. http://www.alienware.com
They make studio computers.
ssscientist
Info you can use...
Couldn't agree more. Cubase has never run as tightly as it did on my Atari 1040 ST.fraserhutch said:
Was there a 1024? I had the 520 and the 1040 at various times in the distant past...
fraserhutch
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ssscientist said:
Could be 1040 ST, my memory is failing me these days
Man, I loved that box.
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Grizzly
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If you are serious enough to spend 3k-4k for a computer then check out a G5 desk top or G4 laptop you won't be sorry.
Chris Shaeffer
Peavey ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well... that's a pretty general question. More helpful answers will come with more specifics about what you want to do.
To settle the Mac/PC question I'd figure out what software you want to use. Steinberg (Cubase & Nuendo) and Pro Tools run on both. Cakewalk products and n-track are PC only. Logic & Digital Performer are Mac only. FWIW, I tend to favor dual platform programs... no use locking into a platform as well as a program IMO.
Next up is the interface. Pick whichever meets your i/o, resolution and budget needs.
Once you know what program and interfce you want, you can use its requirements to spec out a machine to run it with. In addition to the Alienware PC's, Sweetwater makes "Creation Station" PC's- I don't know much about them but I DO know that having a QUIET machine is rare and wonderful. Off the shelf PC's don't assure you that, though I've been impressed with the recent Dell desktops I've run into recently in that regard.
For Mac- if you can afford the Dual 2G or above its worth it. They are liquid cooled and almost silent. Pay CLOSE attention to your software's compatibility requirements- there are some new dual core powermacs coming out that may or may not work with one interface or another.
Take care,
Chris
To settle the Mac/PC question I'd figure out what software you want to use. Steinberg (Cubase & Nuendo) and Pro Tools run on both. Cakewalk products and n-track are PC only. Logic & Digital Performer are Mac only. FWIW, I tend to favor dual platform programs... no use locking into a platform as well as a program IMO.
Next up is the interface. Pick whichever meets your i/o, resolution and budget needs.
Once you know what program and interfce you want, you can use its requirements to spec out a machine to run it with. In addition to the Alienware PC's, Sweetwater makes "Creation Station" PC's- I don't know much about them but I DO know that having a QUIET machine is rare and wonderful. Off the shelf PC's don't assure you that, though I've been impressed with the recent Dell desktops I've run into recently in that regard.
For Mac- if you can afford the Dual 2G or above its worth it. They are liquid cooled and almost silent. Pay CLOSE attention to your software's compatibility requirements- there are some new dual core powermacs coming out that may or may not work with one interface or another.
Take care,
Chris
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gordone
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Dude, you owe me a new keyboard!!!!!
Actually, I'd recommend the Commodore 64, that thing practically defined my childhood. I remember it took like 5 minutes to load a program off of the 5 1/4 disks, UNLESS you had the magical "Fast Load" catridge
I'm going to guess that the catridge was just extra memory to cache the program in while loading.
Hard Drive? We don't need no stinking hard drive!
Would the Amiga be a good choice?
Actually, I'd recommend the Commodore 64, that thing practically defined my childhood. I remember it took like 5 minutes to load a program off of the 5 1/4 disks, UNLESS you had the magical "Fast Load" catridge
I'm going to guess that the catridge was just extra memory to cache the program in while loading.Hard Drive? We don't need no stinking hard drive!
Would the Amiga be a good choice?
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Nativikee
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Thinks for all your feedbacks, Im gonna check the types of computers out in a little and see which would be the best. Im just weiting for income check time to get one.
fraserhutch
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gordone said:
Um, why?
I don't get it.
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gordone
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Check you PM!
fraserhutch said:
ssscientist
Info you can use...
Ditto. I felt like the king of the computer world because Cubase ran so well on my computer and so badly on the Macintosh @ the studio I worked at most of the time...fraserhutch said: