Long-Time PTLE 7/Digi002 user - upgrade time?
I have Digi 002 Rack, and was running PTLE 7.1 until it crashed and I couldn't figure out a fix. I have a rackmount Intel i7 8-core [email protected], 2 GB RAM running Win xp Home Edition sp2.
For the interim I am planning to upload Windows 7 and upgrade to PTLE 8.04. But thinking down the road on a new interface, upgrading to a recent version of PT (which means converting all my old plugs from RTAS- but really not a big deal, I use mostly Massey and PT stuff). My basic questions- 1. Worth salvaging my rackmount? Other than more RAM, would it work OK with current PT? What kind of card would I need, to replace the firewire input I am using now? 2. Best interface? I could spend $4k but looking for budget options that would still be an improvement. Something way better than 002 sound quality and latency wise. Ideally I'd like 16 inputs (could use 8 + ADAT with my PreSonus), headphone jack, SPDIF I/O (for my Alesis Masterlink), talkback would be nice. Could live with 12 inputs 4 + ADAT. I do have twelve Seventh Circle Audio mic pres so maybe I'd be better off with 16 inputs to get the most out of it. 3. Digi 002 has MIDI input. Most current devices don't. is a MIDI to USB the way most everyone goes? I use a lot of MIDI tracks. 4. Best version of PT for this adventure? |
Re: Long-Time PTLE 7/Digi002 user - upgrade time?
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More stuff to think about: A little extra money on the PC can add Thunderbolt for more and better interface options Firewire is mostly obsolete, making USB3, USB-c and Thunderbolt better options. With all your preamps, you could consider some interfaces that are mostly(or all) Line inputs The old 920 is a slug compared to current computers(I ran one for years and know it well) For talkback, either get a monitor/source switcher(Audient NERO, Presonus Monitor Station?) or do what I did and automate the entire process. I put 3 mono AUX tracks in all my session templates. Those were fed by 3 mics(1 on my desk, 1 in the drum room and 1 in the main room). Each track had a limiter and a free plugin from Sound Radix called Mute-o-matic with sends to each headphone mix. When transport was stopped, everybody could talk freely. When transport rolled(for recording or for playback) all 3 mics were muted. |
Re: Long-Time PTLE 7/Digi002 user - upgrade time?
You had a long run with your i7-920 rig. Congrats. Like albee said, use it as an office/internet rig.
Moving on... clean slate!!! Buy or build a modern computer with the best CPU you can afford, 32GB ram, NVMe SSD's, etc. Get up-to-date versions of Win, Pro Tools, iLok, & desired plugs. |
Re: Long-Time PTLE 7/Digi002 user - upgrade time?
^^^ All good advice. ^^^
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