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Forum: 003, Mbox 2, Digi 002, original Mbox, Digi 001 (Win) 12-12-2009, 02:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,197
Posted By Steve80
Question Re: Need Help Testing Pro Tools Performance

Hey Guys

So I've been running the Dverb test to verify the performance of my current setup, but just wanted to clarify that I had the right idea.

I set up a 5min test tone.
Then create...
Forum: 003, Mbox 2, Digi 002, original Mbox, Digi 001 (Win) 12-07-2009, 02:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,197
Posted By Steve80
Re: Need Help Testing Pro Tools Performance

Thanks guys...really appreciate the info.

I'll give this test a go...hopefully with the recent changes I made I'll see some good results :)

Thanks Again
Steve
Forum: 003, Mbox 2, Digi 002, original Mbox, Digi 001 (Win) 12-06-2009, 02:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,197
Posted By Steve80
Question Re: Need Help Testing Pro Tools Performance

Hey, thanks for the reply.

Here are my settings:
Interface = Mbox 2 Pro
OS = Windows XP Pro
Ram = 4G RAM
Processor = Intel i7 920
Video Card = ATI Radeon HD4670
Forum: 003, Mbox 2, Digi 002, original Mbox, Digi 001 (Win) 12-05-2009, 05:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,197
Posted By Steve80
Question Need Help Testing Pro Tools Performance

Hey guys

I've been using pro tools (mbox 2 pro) on a windows based system (XP) for a little while now (still a complete newbie),
but I don't think it's running as smooth as it could be.
...
Forum: 003, Mbox 2, Digi 002, original Mbox, Digi 001 (Win) 06-28-2009, 09:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,866
Posted By Steve80
Re: Getting Pro Tools LE 8 - I registered, now what?

Hey Guys

I just received a mail from digidesing with the info...quicker than I expected :-)

Thanks
Steve
Forum: 003, Mbox 2, Digi 002, original Mbox, Digi 001 (Win) 06-28-2009, 08:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,866
Posted By Steve80
Question Getting Pro Tools LE 8 - I registered, now what?

Hey Guys

Pro Tools 7.4 came bundled with my Mbox 2 Pro. I just registered my purchase online but how do I go about getting the Pro Tools LE 8 software?

There was a link in the automated email...
Forum: 003, Mbox 2, Digi 002, original Mbox, Digi 001 (Win) 06-25-2009, 06:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,266
Posted By Steve80
Question Monitors

Hey Guys

I'm looking to pick up a decent pair of Monitors for around $350.
I've been looking at these guys...
http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/StudiophileBX8aDeluxe.html

any opinions...
Forum: 003, Mbox 2, Digi 002, original Mbox, Digi 001 (Win) 06-19-2009, 03:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,665
Posted By Steve80
Re: Pro Tools Setup, Reconfigure later?

Thanks for the info guys.

So if I decide on this setup initialy, will it be possible/easy to modify the settings when my new hard drive arrives?
Forum: 003, Mbox 2, Digi 002, original Mbox, Digi 001 (Win) 06-19-2009, 08:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,665
Posted By Steve80
Question Pro Tools Setup, Reconfigure later?

Hey guys

I'm setting up a new system for pro tools. I'll be eventually using 3 HDs...one each for system, audio and samples.

I don't currently have the 3rd HD...it's on the way.

Just...
Forum: 003, Mbox 2, Digi 002, original Mbox, Digi 001 (Win) 06-15-2009, 03:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,151
Posted By Steve80
Re: Hard Drive Setup Problems !

Yea physical room. I have one more SATA connector left.

There's space in a media bay (where a floppy drive should/could go), but not sure if it's possible to secure a HD there?
Forum: 003, Mbox 2, Digi 002, original Mbox, Digi 001 (Win) 06-15-2009, 03:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,151
Posted By Steve80
Exclamation Hard Drive Setup Problems !

Hey Guys...I need some help!!!

As I mentioned in previous posts, I decided to go for a 3 Hard drive setup...one for the system, one for audio, and one for samples, etc.

But when I opened up my...
Forum: 003, Mbox 2, Digi 002, original Mbox, Digi 001 (Win) 06-14-2009, 06:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,366
Posted By Steve80
Question Audio and Sample Drives - What Size?

Hey Guys

I'm setting up my machine for recording...new HDs etc.

I'm going to use 3 HDs as suggested by all the experienced guys here...one for the system/apps, one foran audio drive and one for...
Forum: 003, Mbox 2, Digi 002, original Mbox, Digi 001 (Win) 06-13-2009, 11:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,169
Posted By Steve80
Re: PC Noise While Recording - Fan Replacement?

How do you change the RPM? Do you need software for this? Something like Speedfan?
www.almico.com/speedfan.php
Forum: 003, Mbox 2, Digi 002, original Mbox, Digi 001 (Win) 06-13-2009, 03:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,169
Posted By Steve80
PC Noise While Recording - Fan Replacement?

Hey Guys

My desktop machine is pretty noisy...was wondering if any of you guys found this to be an issue when recording in the room with the constant 'hum' of the fan in the background.

If...
Forum: 003, Mbox 2, Digi 002, original Mbox, Digi 001 (Win) 06-13-2009, 03:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,578
Posted By Steve80
Question Getting Up and Running with Recording/Pro Tools

Hey Guys

I'm VERY new to recording and to using Pro Tools. I was wondering what you guys think is the best/quickest way to get up to speed. Any good books, DVDs, online tutorials, etc? Would...
Forum: 003, Mbox 2, Digi 002, original Mbox, Digi 001 (Win) 06-12-2009, 08:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,704
Posted By Steve80
Re: Hard drive, audio drive,

Yep. 7200 RPM with 32 MB cache.
Forum: 003, Mbox 2, Digi 002, original Mbox, Digi 001 (Win) 06-12-2009, 06:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,704
Posted By Steve80
Hard drive, audio drive,

Hey Guys

I need to purchase a new internal HD to use as an audio drive. The "Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black SATA Hard Drive" was recommended as a good option.

Is this the way to go, or are...
Forum: 003, Mbox 2, Digi 002, original Mbox, Digi 001 (Win) 06-09-2009, 06:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,395
Posted By Steve80
Re: Pro Tools LE and Intel i7 Processor

Ok cool, thanks.

So I took a look at the MAudio monitors. How about the
M-Audio BX5a (not deluxe) ? Looks like I could pick up a set for about $200.


Also...would anyone recommend a...
Forum: 003, Mbox 2, Digi 002, original Mbox, Digi 001 (Win) 06-09-2009, 02:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,395
Posted By Steve80
Re: Pro Tools LE and Intel i7 Processor

Thanks guys for all the help/info...I really appreciate it.

Could any of you guys point me in the right directions as regards monitors? An entry level set...sth under $200 would be great. There...
Forum: 003, Mbox 2, Digi 002, original Mbox, Digi 001 (Win) 06-08-2009, 01:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,395
Posted By Steve80
Re: Pro Tools LE and Intel i7 Processor

I'm not considering the Mbox2 at all!

I ment that as the Mbox2 Pro offers firewire connection, etc that interface IS worth considering. But just wanted to check this with the guys who know what...
Forum: 003, Mbox 2, Digi 002, original Mbox, Digi 001 (Win) 06-08-2009, 01:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,395
Posted By Steve80
Re: Pro Tools LE and Intel i7 Processor

Yea that makes sense alright...plus ezDrummer looks pretty cool :)

Some of the plugins are kinda expensive tho, aren't they? That's why digidesign got me thinking about the factory bundle,...
Forum: 003, Mbox 2, Digi 002, original Mbox, Digi 001 (Win) 06-08-2009, 08:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,395
Posted By Steve80
Re: Pro Tools LE and Intel i7 Processor

albee1952, thanks for all the info... You da man!!

So I think I'll do a dual boot and use XP (I can use vista 64 for some other work). 3 HDs, a smaller system drive and two 1T HDs...one dedicated...
Forum: 003, Mbox 2, Digi 002, original Mbox, Digi 001 (Win) 06-08-2009, 06:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,395
Posted By Steve80
Re: Pro Tools LE and Intel i7 Processor

Ok, Cool. Thanks guitardom...looks like I'll have to make a purchase :)

Have any of you guys ever tried running Pro Tools on a virtual machine. Something like virtual box with a 32 bit OS...
Forum: 003, Mbox 2, Digi 002, original Mbox, Digi 001 (Win) 06-08-2009, 05:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,395
Posted By Steve80
Re: Pro Tools LE and Intel i7 Processor

Ok, Cool.

What sort of spec hard drive would you recommend? This machine has a nice 1TB SATA hard drive (7200rpm). But that is the only HD. I was planning on just partitioning it, but looks...
Forum: 003, Mbox 2, Digi 002, original Mbox, Digi 001 (Win) 06-08-2009, 01:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,395
Posted By Steve80
Re: Pro Tools LE and Intel i7 Processor

Thanks for the feedback...really appreciate it and glad to hear the I7 works well :) I have the option of 32 bit Vista, or 32 bit XP. Not sure if there's a huge difference between the two?

Also,...
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