Buying Computer, which one will do the job?

[DPM]

I'm sick of reading and I'm no computer geek. I just want to buy a G4 and record 24 tracks of audio with RTAS plug in's on all 24 tracks on my Digi 001. Just want a list of what to buy that will do the job. Don't understand about ATA or 222 ram. Please someone tell me what is the fastest G4 out there that will do the job or will the fastest G4 even do what I want? Please tell me the fastest HD's and RAM to get too! Just a simple list would be so helpful. I'll trust your expertise.

Here is what I'm thinking of getting:

Dual processor G4, 500hz (what? sawtooth, altivec or whatever?)
64mb Ram (will buy 222? if thats the fastest and what I need, extra cheaper later?)
DVD RAM for backup/archieve
20 gig ATA? for main drive(is this the fastest?)
30-60 ATA gig for music only? (is this the fastest?)

I'm so sick of trying to read on what is the fastest/best of all the parts. I just want to record music! Please help!!!

Thanks,
Dave

[edworf]

You need at least 128mb ram, most recommend 256.

Read the Digi thing http://www.digidesign.com/compato

They have the supported hardware list.

I just ordered a dual 450mhz G4
with 256mb ram,
a 30 Gig Standard ATA HD and an additional 45 gig ATA drive to be dedicated for audio.
Get a floppy drive or Imation Superdisk drive.
Some of the plugins have authorization disks
that are floppy, and the G4 doesn't come with one.

Fastest overall response time are the SCSI
hard drives, but I've read on this conference
that the ATA drives work very well.
SCSI also requires you to buy a SCSI card
(check the compatibility docs)
and SCSI hard drives are more expensive.

One final note.
If you're not a computer geek, you might not
want to get a digital audio workstation.

Stick with your 2 cd players, mixing board and tape decks.
You'd be surprised how good you can get something to sound with traditional equipment.
The Beatles made Strawberry Fields.
The Beach Boys made Pet Sounds.

Nuff said?

p.s. Good luck with your system.
I'm hoping to get a lot of use out of mine.




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Ed Worf
Chicago burbs
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[DPM]

Thanks edworf!

Does anyone know?
Will your or my proposed system run 24 tracks of audio with a plug-in on each track or is that just not possible with any computer out there?

How much faster is the SCSI than the ATA's?

Do I need 222 RAM or not?

Thanks,
Dave

[This message has been edited by DPM (edited August 18, 2000).]

[wazoo]

>>Stick with your 2 cd players, mixing board and tape decks.You'd be surprised how good you can get something to sound with traditional equipment.
The Beatles made Strawberry Fields.
The Beach Boys made Pet Sounds.>>

Although Strawberry Fields and Pet Sounds sounded great in the 60's,
I'm not sure I'd want my recordings to sound like that today, hey this is the 21st century!!!

[Flying Disc]

It looks like you've stumbled upon some extra $$$ and want the best system out there. I don't blame you.

SCSI drives are the fastest. The minimum (recommended) spin speed for recording audio is 7200rpm, however drive now go up to 15000 Seagate and the Seagate Cheetah (what I've got) is 10000. Very reliable.

The SCSI pci card is a must. ATTO is a good name...

I'm running 24 tracks with plug-ins on nearly all tracks ranging from EQ to compressors and REV. The real trick is setting them up on AUX sends. I don't know if your following me but that's how you do it. Basically you have to find a configuration that maximizes the CPU power.

I use a PowerBook laptop for the mobility. It works like a charm. I haven't had any limitations with the work done so far. Engineers should stress the importance of achieving their sound from the microphone rather than correcting their mistakes using EQ... my thoughts.

RAM is recommended at 256. I have 192. The other trick is sharing the ram between different applications. I have nearly all of that divided between ProTools and the DAE. When I NET, than I close ProTools so surfing is really quick, downloading, uploading etc..

If you've got more questions (especially concerning the PowerBook solution) please contact me or visit our website.
http://www.theflyingdisc.com

DAVE
Dave

[DPM]

Thanks Dave @ Flying Disc.

Anyone else got any thing to say about 24 tracks of audio with a plug in on each track on the 001? Possible or not on what system?

Thanks,
Dave

[rat1016]

I highly reccommend becoming a computer geek. Chicks think it's sexy!

[edworf]

damn straight!


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Ed Worf
Chicago burbs
[email protected]