Right, this was just straight audio recording. Any processing was done
with outboard gear or post processed. Software synths and effects can
definitely chew up a lot of CPU. While I haven't played with this a lot
I would assume rendering out the processed track to a new track would
free up some resources. Back then we had a 32-channel analog Mackie fed
into a Mac ProTools rig. At home I was running a little MOTU 8-channel
firewire box with their Sound Desk software. Haven't played with it in
years so I don't know if they even make it anymore or if it would work
with OSX. Someday I should put the stuff I don't use up on ebay, just
too much bother and would anyone still want a Emu Proteus MIDI box or a
DAT recorder anymore :)
CB
On 9/13/10 5:02 PM, Cameron wrote:
Hi. it depends on what sort of recording we're referring to; If we are
talking about audio tracks, or, soft synths/virtual instruments that use
wave streaming etc. the latter is where your processor and ram as well as
hd rpm really become important.
Are you a voiceover user by the way? If so, the current versions of logic
are not accessible. Pro tools is accessible for audio, but not for midi.
For example, the event list editor is not accessible with vo. Hopefully
that will be addressed in a future update.
Cameron.
-----Original Message-----
From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
[mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Blouch
Sent: Monday, September 13, 2010 4:51 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: duo core or i5 in mbp
Back in the day, like 10 years ago, I was able to record 8 concurrent
tracks on an old powerMac g4. I would suspect even mundane hardware
today could handle all but the most extreme cases.
CB
On 9/8/10 6:08 PM, Matthew Johnson wrote:
hi,
I'll be using this for lectures, some language stuff, and also
possibly for recording music with logic or garage band down the line.
My concern is future proofing. Unfortunately, you can't get the 7200
rpm harddrives in the 13 inch mbp's or I'd just go duo with a better
harddrive.
Gotta love apple's packaged deal options, instead of letting you
configure your heart out.
MJ
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