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Emcha_audio · #**131** 01-31-2014, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by propower

Here are 50 stereo tracks with 250 native verbs. Late 2013 imac Quad core,
3.5 GHz, Intel i7, 16 GB ram, close to 56% here - just as a point of comparison -- GO nMP !!!

Well that's sounds better than what I was reading through this thread (and through pro tools expert test). Yet there's still much overhead to pay to be able to get exactly what you want compared to what it used to cost (mac side) and what it cost pc side. Time will tell for sure.

bzone · #**132** 01-31-2014, 08:24 AM

The time is hear and you are correct. A excellent PT 11 Mac system today to set up is $15K and up. I can not comment on PC's. I started with Paris audio and PC's. Had issues went to Mac's then and never looked back. Then to Emagic and up to now. To think a new Mac Pro 12 core, 700 video card, 64 Gig ram, 1T
flash drive, $10K out the door! We are not even talking about HDX cards, mounting hardware, Pro Tools, drives, plug-in's, VI's, or even a monitor or a keyboard. It's all relative though. I remember a new Vdub Beatle sold for $2K.
If you have the budget and the work demands it. I would say the new Mac Pro is the way to go.

YYR123 · #**133** 01-31-2014, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by bzone

If you have the budget and the work demands it. I would say the new Mac Pro is the way to go.

In a phrase - the sum of the topic for sure

cowrange · #**134** 01-31-2014, 09:00 AM

I have the new 8 core with the avid thunderbolt HD interface and I just tried over 800 D-verbs at the default setting across 128 stereo tracks and it still had room!

bzone · #**135** 01-31-2014, 10:54 AM

Wait till you see what it can do with VEP5 and SSD's, never mind the processing power with HDX cards.

YYR123 · #**136** 01-31-2014, 11:25 AM

Welcome to modern computing (older Mac Pro users) it's nice isn't it !! - got to love that USB 3.0

Bout time huh ?

midnightsun · #**137** 01-31-2014, 07:28 PM

I am running 2011 MacPro with lots RAM, HD x AAX. It has never even had even a hiccup. If and when I start noticing problems I will upgrade. As you approach the bleeding edge, the cost goes up exponentially. I see no more reason to buy a faster computer than drop a dragster engine into my Toyota. The best computer money can buy will also look bland in one year. You could buy a refurbished MP today and in one year buy the best computer out today at an incredible discount. The sum total would still be less than a new MP. Crunch the numbers. If money is no object go for the bleeding edge but understand it won't make your mixes any better.

Marco Bernardo · #**138** 01-31-2014, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by midnightsun

I am running 2011 MacPro with lots RAM, HD x AAX. It has never even had even a hiccup. If and when I start noticing problems I will upgrade. As you approach the bleeding edge, the cost goes up exponentially. I see no more reason to buy a faster computer than drop a dragster engine into my Toyota. The best computer money can buy will also look bland in one year. You could buy a refurbished MP today and in one year buy the best computer out today at an incredible discount. The sum total would still be less than a new MP. Crunch the numbers. If money is no object go for the bleeding edge but understand it won't make your mixes any better.

You are forgetting that in Europe we cant buy any refurbished mac pro or even new since march 2013.

And the second hand mac pro are very high.

midnightsun · #**139** 01-31-2014, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Marco Bernardo

You are forgetting that in Europe we cant buy any refurbished mac pro or even new since march 2013.

And the second hand mac pro are very high.

I was not aware of that fact. That does change the situation.

bzone · #**140** 02-01-2014, 08:45 AM

Some very valid points have been made. If you actually have both systems to compare next to each other, and work with them. You will notice the differences. As far as making a mix better well; If you can work through a session faster, put less fatigue on your ears, enjoy the speed and the new technology, get more work done, then perhaps the mixing will be better. As for our friends in Europe who do not have the options that we do. I assure you the new Mac Pro with Pro Tools 11 on Mavericks is awesome. I can not comment on the dragster engine in the Toyota, never had the pleasure of driving a Toyota. I drive BMW's.