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Old 08-18-2015, 08:01 PM
Keo627 Keo627 is offline
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Default Can my laptop support a usb interface with protools?

Hey there, I'm looking into purchasing a usb interface for the main purpose of recording and messing around with all the music my band and myself have written. I've been looking at a bunch of options but am leaning towards this one.

http://www.amazon.com/Avid-Pro-Tools-Duet/dp/B00NI3VAW8

I'm just wondering if my laptop would be able to run everything properly. It's a Sony vaio pc. I did a SANDRA report. Here it is. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

SiSoftware Sandra

ID
Host Name : Kevan
Workgroup : WORKGROUP

Computer
Model : Sony SVF15415CDW
Serial Number : 54629956********
Chassis : Sony Notebook
Mainboard : Sony VAIO
Serial Number : N**
BIOS : Insyde Corp. R0160DC 07/29/2013
Total Memory : 7.2GB DIMM DDR3

Processors
Processor : AMD A10-5745M APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics (2M 4T 2.1GHz/2.9GHz, 1.4GHz IMC, 2x 2MB L2)
Socket/Slot : FP2 (BGA)

Chipset
Memory Controller : AMD F15 (Trinity) APU HT Hub 200MHz, 2x 4GB DIMM DDR3 666MHz 128-bit

Memory Module(s)
Memory Module : Hynix (Hyundai) HMT451S6AFR8A-PB 4GB DDR3 SO-DIMM PC3-12800S DDR3-1600 (11-11-11-29 5-40-13-6)
Memory Module : Hynix (Hyundai) HMT451S6AFR8A-PB 4GB DDR3 SO-DIMM PC3-12800S DDR3-1600 (11-11-11-29 5-40-13-6)

Video System
Monitor/Panel : LGD Generic PnP Monitor (1600x1200, LP156WH3-TLS1, 15.7")
Video Adapter : AMD Radeon HD 8610G (6CU 384SP SM5.0 626MHz, 768MB DDR3 1.33GHz 128-bit, Integrated Graphics)

Graphics Processor
OpenCL GP Processor : AMD Radeon HD 8610G (384SP 6C 626MHz, 768MB DDR3 1.33GHz 128-bit, Integrated Graphics)
Compute Shader Processor : AMD Radeon HD 8610G (384SP 6C 626MHz, 768MB DDR3 1.33GHz 128-bit, Integrated Graphics)

Storage Devices
HGST HTS541010A9E680 (1TB, SATA600, 2.5", 5400rpm, 8MB Cache) : 932GB (C:)

Logical Storage Devices
Hard Disk (C:) : 908GB (NTFS) @ HGST HTS541010A9E680 (1TB, SATA600, 2.5", 5400rpm, 8MB Cache)
Windows RE tools : 1GB (NTFS)
Recovery : 22GB (NTFS)

Peripherals
LPC Hub Controller 1 : Sony Hudson LPC Bridge
LPC Legacy Controller 1 : Winbond WPCE775LA
Audio Device : Sony Trinity HDMI Audio Controller
Audio Codec : ATI (AMD) HDMI Audio
Audio Device : Sony Hudson Azalia Controller
Audio Codec : Realtek Semi 0233
Disk Controller : Sony Hudson SATA Controller [AHCI mode]
Disk Controller : Sony Hudson SD Flash Controller
USB Controller 1 : Sony FCH USB XHCI Controller
USB Controller 2 : Sony Hudson USB OHCI Controller
USB Controller 3 : Sony Hudson USB EHCI Controller
USB Controller 4 : Sony Hudson USB OHCI Controller
USB Controller 5 : Sony Hudson USB EHCI Controller
SMBus/i2c Controller 1 : ATI SB800 SMBus

Printers and Faxes
Printer : Microsoft XPS Document Writer v4 (600x600, Colour)
Fax : Microsoft Shared Fax Driver (200x200)
Printer : EPSON WF-3520 Series (360x360, Colour)

Scanners and Cameras
Scanner : Microsoft EPSON01988D (WF-3520 Series) (Scanner, USB)

Network Services
Network Adapter : Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller (Ethernet)
Network Adapter : Bluetooth Device (Personal Area Network) (Ethernet)
Wireless Adapter : Broadcom 802.11n Network Adapter (802.11n (HT), AES-CCMP, 72Mbps)

Power Management
Battery No 1 : SONY Corp. VGP-BPS35A 42.34Wh/9.62Ah

Operating System
Windows System : Microsoft Windows 8 Home 6.02.9200
Platform Compliance : x64

Windows Experience Index
Current System : 5.7
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Old 08-19-2015, 06:41 AM
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Default Re: Can my laptop support a usb interface with protools?

It would *probably* be good. Here are the requirements for PT 12:http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/e...m-Requirements

It specifies an Intel i5, which your AMD processor is comparable to. However, it is generally accepted that Intel works better with Pro Tools than AMD. That's not to say it won't work. You should probably look into getting a separate external hard drive to record to (at least 7200RPM), as recording to the system drive can cause issues (especially where yours is 5400RPM).

That said, I think the Duet is probably a very nice interface (on sale at Sweetwater for $799), but for that money you could get an 8 input interface that could record each drum to a separate channel for a lot less. I'm happy with my Focusrite 18i20, and Motu and Presonus, among others, also make great interfaces. Beyond that, the best bang for buck entrance into Pro Tools is the Eleven Rack, especially if you're a guitarist!

Just some food for thought.

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Old 08-19-2015, 12:08 PM
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Default Re: Can my laptop support a usb interface with protools?

Keo627,

For any other DAW, I'd wholeheartedly recommend Roland's Studio Capture (SC), especially at Sweetwater's newly discounted price - http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/UA1610. It has a lot of convenience and performance features that you (like my son) will likely find quite useful now and in the future. (Expandable to 32 inputs [24 preamps] with a second unit, 4 low latency mixers/unit for tracking, etc.). You can download lots of info, including the comprehensive owner's manual, from Roland's website.

But, like most/all of PT's PC (ASIO) third party interfaces (except possibly those from RME) some workarounds are required to configure it (and PT) successfully. Here are my attempts at documenting those workarounds – http://duc.avid.com/showthread.php?t=368422. The good news is that if you’re willing to do the workarounds when necessary, you’ll likely get good performance from the SC with Pro Tools. Unlike some other interfaces (including AVIDs!), PT can compensate for its Record Latency (round trip latency) quite accurately - as shown at http://duc.avid.com/showthread.php?p...21#post2268821. The first post in that thread shows similar measurements of my Focusrite Scarlett 6i6 with one of their earlier beta drivers. It sounds like their latest beta driver has even more problems than that version did - http://duc.avid.com/showpost.php?p=2281007&postcount=30.

Unfortunately I really can’t comment on the SC’s “stability” with PT because my son started using Reason for recording whenever possible (he bounces the recorded tracks to PT for mixing). Many/all of the earlier problems that prevented him from using the SC with PT (which he really wanted to do since he was using PT at school) may have been the result of not having adequate workaround procedures. Now however, he is having good luck using the SC with PT for relatively short tracking sessions. Here’s another thread on showing others’ experiences with the SC though - http://duc.avid.com/showthread.php?t...ghlight=Roland.

The Eleven Rack is a really nice (and reasonably priced) interface that doesn’t require the workarounds, but I doubt that PT can compensate for its record latency properly and it has only one mic preamp.

Good luck and please share your experiences, so others can benefit from them!

Amack

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Hey there, I'm looking into purchasing a usb interface for the main purpose of recording and messing around with all the music my band and myself have written. I've been looking at a bunch of options but am leaning towards this one.

http://www.amazon.com/Avid-Pro-Tools-Duet/dp/B00NI3VAW8

I'm just wondering if my laptop would be able to run everything properly. It's a Sony vaio pc. I did a SANDRA report. Here it is. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

SiSoftware Sandra

ID
Host Name : Kevan
Workgroup : WORKGROUP

Computer
Model : Sony SVF15415CDW
Serial Number : 54629956********
Chassis : Sony Notebook
Mainboard : Sony VAIO
Serial Number : N**
BIOS : Insyde Corp. R0160DC 07/29/2013
Total Memory : 7.2GB DIMM DDR3

Processors
Processor : AMD A10-5745M APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics (2M 4T 2.1GHz/2.9GHz, 1.4GHz IMC, 2x 2MB L2)
Socket/Slot : FP2 (BGA)

Chipset
Memory Controller : AMD F15 (Trinity) APU HT Hub 200MHz, 2x 4GB DIMM DDR3 666MHz 128-bit

Memory Module(s)
Memory Module : Hynix (Hyundai) HMT451S6AFR8A-PB 4GB DDR3 SO-DIMM PC3-12800S DDR3-1600 (11-11-11-29 5-40-13-6)
Memory Module : Hynix (Hyundai) HMT451S6AFR8A-PB 4GB DDR3 SO-DIMM PC3-12800S DDR3-1600 (11-11-11-29 5-40-13-6)

Video System
Monitor/Panel : LGD Generic PnP Monitor (1600x1200, LP156WH3-TLS1, 15.7")
Video Adapter : AMD Radeon HD 8610G (6CU 384SP SM5.0 626MHz, 768MB DDR3 1.33GHz 128-bit, Integrated Graphics)

Graphics Processor
OpenCL GP Processor : AMD Radeon HD 8610G (384SP 6C 626MHz, 768MB DDR3 1.33GHz 128-bit, Integrated Graphics)
Compute Shader Processor : AMD Radeon HD 8610G (384SP 6C 626MHz, 768MB DDR3 1.33GHz 128-bit, Integrated Graphics)

Storage Devices
HGST HTS541010A9E680 (1TB, SATA600, 2.5", 5400rpm, 8MB Cache) : 932GB (C:)

Logical Storage Devices
Hard Disk (C:) : 908GB (NTFS) @ HGST HTS541010A9E680 (1TB, SATA600, 2.5", 5400rpm, 8MB Cache)
Windows RE tools : 1GB (NTFS)
Recovery : 22GB (NTFS)

Peripherals
LPC Hub Controller 1 : Sony Hudson LPC Bridge
LPC Legacy Controller 1 : Winbond WPCE775LA
Audio Device : Sony Trinity HDMI Audio Controller
Audio Codec : ATI (AMD) HDMI Audio
Audio Device : Sony Hudson Azalia Controller
Audio Codec : Realtek Semi 0233
Disk Controller : Sony Hudson SATA Controller [AHCI mode]
Disk Controller : Sony Hudson SD Flash Controller
USB Controller 1 : Sony FCH USB XHCI Controller
USB Controller 2 : Sony Hudson USB OHCI Controller
USB Controller 3 : Sony Hudson USB EHCI Controller
USB Controller 4 : Sony Hudson USB OHCI Controller
USB Controller 5 : Sony Hudson USB EHCI Controller
SMBus/i2c Controller 1 : ATI SB800 SMBus

Printers and Faxes
Printer : Microsoft XPS Document Writer v4 (600x600, Colour)
Fax : Microsoft Shared Fax Driver (200x200)
Printer : EPSON WF-3520 Series (360x360, Colour)

Scanners and Cameras
Scanner : Microsoft EPSON01988D (WF-3520 Series) (Scanner, USB)

Network Services
Network Adapter : Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller (Ethernet)
Network Adapter : Bluetooth Device (Personal Area Network) (Ethernet)
Wireless Adapter : Broadcom 802.11n Network Adapter (802.11n (HT), AES-CCMP, 72Mbps)

Power Management
Battery No 1 : SONY Corp. VGP-BPS35A 42.34Wh/9.62Ah

Operating System
Windows System : Microsoft Windows 8 Home 6.02.9200
Platform Compliance : x64

Windows Experience Index
Current System : 5.7
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