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iMac 5K and PT12 ?
I'm looking into a new Mac and on paper the latest iMac 5k looks like a fit. I've noticed several post from users having issues with the latest high res iMacs though. Feedback from any users with 5k iMacs running PT12 trouble free would be much appreciated. Those having issues please feel free to chime in as well.
Manny Thanks! |
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Re: iMac 5K and PT12 ?
I just purchased a 5k iMac and have installed and launched Pro-Tools 12.5 without mishap. Once I've got my audio interfaces configured how I want them l'll report back the running of the test session in this thread. I did avoid the fusion drive and went with the SSD Flash drive, bought 32gb of crucial ram and installed it myself (very easy) and bought external usb3 HD and CD/DVD burner from OWC. Also bought a usb track ball and keyboard so I could switch off blue tooth as well as a top drawer powered 10 port usb3 hub to extend the connection options. The iLok2, Steinberg dongle, storage drive, keyboard and trackball get along fine on the hub which left the other 3 ports open for audio drive, interface and optical drive. The other interface is on the thunderbolt port.
Again, I'll report back once I load up a session but so far so good.
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Re: iMac 5K and PT12 ?
Yes, please do report back, Bob. I'm thinking of going in the same direction. My biggest concern at this point is with how well El Capitan and PT 12 are going to get along. I'm hoping fixes in the near future by both will improve the situation.
But my possible new configuration (see my post "New Gear on my Horizon") is very similar to yours. It sounds like you and I have read up and are heeding the same advice from other DUC posters.
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I think what made the Digi001 great was it had to stop at 6.4. I'm hoping to configure the interfaces today. I'll post back when I have.
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Re: iMac 5K and PT12 ?
I am using that iMac with 10.11.4(latest El Capitan) and PT 12.5(vanilla). So far the only issues I have are the laggy graphics issue Avid can't seem to solve, and cpu spikes when using Amplitube. I don't track more than 10 at once, rarely have more than 25-30 tracks on a tune, never use video or VI or midi. Multiple plugs, moderate amount of edits and automation.
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Re: iMac 5K and PT12 ?
Avoid the Fusion drive
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Re: iMac 5K and PT12 ?
It's bad. If you want to read my rant, please continue:)
Update: It might have more to do with cpu usage, as freezing all the tracks makes it almost lag free. late 2015 5k 10.11.3 3.2 i5 32 GB Ram SSD via USB3 AMD Radeon r9 m380 2048 Pro tools 12.5 It's horrendous. Quite a heavy session about 75%cpu It lags like crazy. Scrolling is the worst, a second or two lag there. Resizing the window is also seriously laggy. Meters in edit window lag. When opening a plugin like Slate VMR or Sound toys effect rack(already inserted, just opening it) First nothing happens, then the plugin window is black, then the rest loads, and finally the list to the left appears. Takes a second or two. I'm actually wondering if the computer is all right. It's so much slower than my 2012 i7 mac mini with 1440p monitor. It does not lag in other programs, like final cut pro x, so I'm guessing somethings up with my setup or Pro tools it self. Last edited by Leon550; 04-27-2016 at 07:12 AM. |
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