Seven Eight
New member
Hello!
I have not used any DAW software since 2002. I think Cubase 5?
Before that, I had Pro 24 in 1988, then Cubase for Atari in 1990.
Now I'm thinking of getting Cubase Artist 10 for Windows 10.
1. Should I also get a new computer? Or will it run OK on an older one that meets the system requirements?
I have a 2015 HP ZBook 15 G2 laptop with Windows 10, 4th generation i7, 16GB RAM, and 512 SSD. Great workhorse for daily tasks, but will 4th gen i7 cut it?
Or should I get an older version of Cubase, say 8 or 9, for my older machine?
2. Is a 15" laptop even the right machine? Do I need a larger screen or even two? I remember doing just fine in 2002 with a single iMac screen.
3. How is the learning curve for someone who used Cubase many years ago? Is it a whole new program? Or will some of it be familiar?
4. How are the virtual instruments? Especially the orchestral sounds? I'm thinking of getting Halion Symphonic Orchestra to supplement the included Halion 3 SE. Or maybe even get the full Halion 3.
This is mostly for soundtrack style music -- real orchestral sounds mixed with synths and drum samples. Is the included library pretty good for this?
I should note that I plan to use Cubase for MIDI and VST only. No audio recording.
Any advice or anything I haven't asked about but should know?
Thanks!
I have not used any DAW software since 2002. I think Cubase 5?
Before that, I had Pro 24 in 1988, then Cubase for Atari in 1990.
Now I'm thinking of getting Cubase Artist 10 for Windows 10.
1. Should I also get a new computer? Or will it run OK on an older one that meets the system requirements?
I have a 2015 HP ZBook 15 G2 laptop with Windows 10, 4th generation i7, 16GB RAM, and 512 SSD. Great workhorse for daily tasks, but will 4th gen i7 cut it?
Or should I get an older version of Cubase, say 8 or 9, for my older machine?
2. Is a 15" laptop even the right machine? Do I need a larger screen or even two? I remember doing just fine in 2002 with a single iMac screen.
3. How is the learning curve for someone who used Cubase many years ago? Is it a whole new program? Or will some of it be familiar?
4. How are the virtual instruments? Especially the orchestral sounds? I'm thinking of getting Halion Symphonic Orchestra to supplement the included Halion 3 SE. Or maybe even get the full Halion 3.
This is mostly for soundtrack style music -- real orchestral sounds mixed with synths and drum samples. Is the included library pretty good for this?
I should note that I plan to use Cubase for MIDI and VST only. No audio recording.
Any advice or anything I haven't asked about but should know?
Thanks!