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Pro Tools 9 on non-Avid-qualified computers: Share your experience!
I want to buy PT9 but I am not going to buy an overpriced HP or Dell workstation. I like to configure my systems myself and I have never had any problems running Cubase smoothly and with minimal system load on my desktop computer.
I don't see why Pro Tools should be different, but I have heard some horror stories from people who apparently ran into great problems with earlier versions of Pro Tools HD on their non-qualified computers. Are all of you guys using Avid-qualified machines or what's your experiences with non-qualified computers? My comp is Windows 7 64bit, Core 2 Duo 3.16, 8GB RAM |
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Re: Pro Tools 9 on non-Avid-qualified computers: Share your experience!
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Re: Pro Tools 9 on non-Avid-qualified computers: Share your experience!
I should add that my above statement doesn't apply to running non approved processors, firewire chipsets, etc. No amount of tweaking can change basic requirements.
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Re: Pro Tools 9 on non-Avid-qualified computers: Share your experience!
You will spend more time figuring out why "pro tools" doesnt work than it would take to configure your system on the front end.
You are simply asking for problems. As for making comparisons to other daws to say what should be, that too I'm afraid might be a waste of energy... Really if you bothered to start the thread it sounds like you already know your answer. Very doubtful you will get responses here from people saying "you don't need a qualified system, all you need is blah blah...."
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Re: Pro Tools 9 on non-Avid-qualified computers: Share your experience!
I bought my current laptop (see signature below) for business use. MSOffice, Visual Studio, SQL Server, etc... I got the cheapest core i-series Intel machine I could find. I figured as long as I stayed Intel with a modern processor I should be okay. This was not intended to be my PT rig, but I figured what the heck, I'll try it. If it doesn't work I've lost nothing since this is already paying for itself as my work computer. I don't "work" in the audio industry; it's a hobby for me.
This laptop is not Avid qualified or approved. It's using the Intel integrated graphics of the i3 chip which is supposed to be a no-no. And I don't know that any i3's are approved. I do see some Core 2 Duos on the list though, and just about any i3 will out perform just about any Core 2 Duo so I figured it was worth a try. Well, my system is no powerhouse by any stretch of the imagination, but I can record 16 simultaneous tracks from my Mackie Onyx 1640i mixer at a 32 sample buffer for over an hour with no problems or glitches. I can also mix sessions with 20+ tracks without a problem. But I must admit I don't use a whole lot of plugins. I still plan to get a dedicated Pro Tools rig at some point, but this one was basically free to me since it was just laying around when I wasn't using it for work. I say give it a try. What have you got to lose? If it doesn't work you can always build or buy a qualified system.
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Re: Pro Tools 9 on non-Avid-qualified computers: Share your experience!
There's absolutely no reason to buy "qualified computer". Not one.
I've been on a custom build pc's for (at least) 7 years now. Been using Pro Tools since v. 7 with Mbox and many other DAWs for that matter (Cakewalk, Logic, Cubase and now Live). Cheers.
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Hardware: PC, MC Control, MC Mix, FF400, PoCo, UAD-2 Solo & Duo, LA-610 MKII, Adam A7, TLA Ebony A2, Dbx 266XL, Mopho, Remote SL49, Maschine, Kore2, Launchpad. Software: WIN7 x64, PT 9, Live 8, Reason 5, Sound Forge 9, Komplete 6, lots of paid plugins. Youtube | Soundcloud |
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Re: Pro Tools 9 on non-Avid-qualified computers: Share your experience!
Maybe I'm pointing out the obvious, but custom builds that use qualified components ARE "qualified" computers. No one is saying you MUST buy a prebuilt "overpriced HP or Dell workstation". In fact, many long time users here would steer you away from these.
Read the sticky threads regarding working builds HERE and stick with proven components. That is by far your safest bet. Deviate from known working systems with Pro Tools at your own risk. |
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It is the qualified components that matter. If someone puts those components together for you then you pay a lot more. It's that simple. To the OP. I have Cubase as well. It is definitely not as picky as PT regarding using it on your average computer, but you still need powerful, fast components if you need to run a lot of audio and virtual instrument tracks. |
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Hardware: PC, MC Control, MC Mix, FF400, PoCo, UAD-2 Solo & Duo, LA-610 MKII, Adam A7, TLA Ebony A2, Dbx 266XL, Mopho, Remote SL49, Maschine, Kore2, Launchpad. Software: WIN7 x64, PT 9, Live 8, Reason 5, Sound Forge 9, Komplete 6, lots of paid plugins. Youtube | Soundcloud |
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Re: Pro Tools 9 on non-Avid-qualified computers: Share your experience!
All you really need to worry about is your OS... Pro tools will work clean with my experience if you have
2.66 ghz dual core, intel preffered or above. 4 gb of ram Dedicated or disctete graphics card Windows 7 or OS X My asus can bounce a session with over 20 rtas plugins with a core 2 duo. |
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