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Forum: Pro Tools M-Powered (Win) 04-12-2009, 09:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,771
Posted By mcgirr
Re: Problem with ILok with NTFS - Please Help!

Could be the partitions on the drives.

Partitions are not needed and probably not good for a PT rig.

No matter how you name them the computer probably accesses them by a different...
Forum: Pro Tools M-Powered (Win) 03-11-2009, 11:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,065
Posted By mcgirr
Re: Fast Question: Vista 64 bit OS

Right!
Forum: Pro Tools M-Powered (Win) 03-07-2009, 12:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,158
Posted By mcgirr
Re: System Compatiblity and Hardware

Looks like very little if anything would be compatable or performance worthy.

Media center NOT supported!
Not enough ram.
Small processor.
Usb drive is a no no.
You dont list your chipsets on...
Forum: General Discussion 03-04-2009, 11:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,867
Posted By mcgirr
Re: Need help!

What if the hardware for M-powered is not on the second machine?
( In my case Delta 10/10.)

Will it be possible to start PT on that second machine if the hardware is not also on it? ( Assuming...
Forum: Tips & Tricks 03-03-2009, 11:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,210
Posted By mcgirr
Re: DIGI 002 Help me pick a computer, 2 to choose from

Just having a little fun.
While I certainly respect your opinions and obviously you have done this for a while...

I'm more of a computer is a tool and ought to be treated like one, type of guy.(...
Forum: General Discussion 03-01-2009, 07:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,396
Posted By mcgirr
Re: Is it bad to use internet on PT machine?

I would also say its a REAL potential problem.

I picked up a virus a couple of weeks ago trying to find guitar tab online.
Big mistake.

2 days of clean install.( I spent extra time insuring...
Forum: Tips & Tricks 02-28-2009, 07:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,210
Posted By mcgirr
Re: DIGI 002 Help me pick a computer, 2 to choose from

"But when it comes to laying down music tracks, Mac just puts me in a better head space for it."

WHAT?

"i used to think that mac was more stable but i've come to think that really it's just...
Forum: Pro Tools M-Powered (Win) 02-28-2009, 06:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,108
Posted By mcgirr
Re: Recording track count on M-Powered?

"You cannot simply combine additional interfaces for more I/O...... "


What does this even mean????

There is NOTHING more annoying than some troll chiming in with a USELESS comment!!
...
Forum: Tips & Tricks 02-26-2009, 05:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,885
Posted By mcgirr
Re: your thoughts on the se reflextion sheild

Yeah, for sure! ( I genuinely had no clue what point you were making.)

I ended up super gluing the new one in place because I got sick of pulling it out whenever I unplugged it.

Also the nut...
Forum: Pro Tools M-Powered (Win) 02-26-2009, 05:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,108
Posted By mcgirr
Re: Recording track count on M-Powered?

My understanding is that only 18 SIMULTANEOUS recorded tracks is possible above PT 7.1.

PT 7.0 supposedly had a glitch that allowed almost unlimited simultaneous recording with certain...
Forum: Tips & Tricks 02-26-2009, 10:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,885
Posted By mcgirr
Re: your thoughts on the se reflextion sheild

"Strange put of charactor slip up on Leos part there."


Can I have an interpretation of this in ENGLISH.
I have no idea what this means or says!!???!

As far as "Enjoying myself.".... I...
Forum: Tips & Tricks 02-26-2009, 10:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,925
Posted By mcgirr
Re: Drive #1 for recording, drive #2 for mixing?

As long as your record drive is not your system drive... I dont believe it matters whether you mix and master on the session drive.

I mix on the record drive with no issues as do MOST PT users....
Forum: Pro Tools M-Powered (Win) 02-26-2009, 10:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,983
Posted By mcgirr
Re: "unable to locate M-audio hardware"

Not sure if this is the problem or not but.....

I dont believe PT supports 64 bit windows systems. I believe Avid specs call for a 32 bit system for windows vista.

Perhaps SOME people have...
Forum: Pro Tools M-Powered (Win) 02-25-2009, 07:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,854
Posted By mcgirr
Re: RTAS Plugins

I also run the legacy collection. Using the MS 20 midi controller.( Cool little unit, Freebee with the Triton extreme.)

The first thing to do is open a new or existing session.
Open a new...
Forum: Tips & Tricks 02-19-2009, 12:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,751
Posted By mcgirr
Re: Vocals

Look at the " Thoughts on se reflection shield." thread in this( pt host tips and tecniques.) forum.

As of right now it is a few threads below yours.

Your probably right about your room...
Forum: Pro Tools M-Powered (Win) 02-19-2009, 06:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,695
Posted By mcgirr
Re: somebody convince me i'm not wasting my time on PT!!!

Whether or not ANY of us likes it or not...
Pro tools lists its minimum specs for ALL to see.

Its not a debate or a multiple choice question!

If you want to run pro tools to its optimal...
Forum: Tips & Tricks 02-18-2009, 02:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,885
Posted By mcgirr
Re: your thoughts on the se reflextion sheild

I'm glad this thread still has some life,
The longer it goes the more( and better.) ideas keep coming up.

I have'nt had a chance to do anymore tries at this, got to many dishes in the oven as it...
Forum: General Discussion 02-18-2009, 07:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,399
Posted By mcgirr
Re: Someone broke into Daptone Studios (Amy Winehouse)

What a shame!

There are some real scumbags on this planet.

Best wishes to them and good luck catching whomever was responsible.
( They probably want to buy crack with the proceeds!)
Forum: General Discussion 02-18-2009, 06:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,945
Posted By mcgirr
Re: upgrading to PT 8

I believe you will need the I lok present on the machine you are using at that moment.

The upgrade of pro tools will seek the I lok authorization.
So as long as you carry that dongle around with...
Forum: Tips & Tricks 02-18-2009, 06:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,060
Posted By mcgirr
Re: Using Digi Rack plug-in on the 003 in real-time, is this possible?

The pro tools reference guide should have all the short cuts.(There are a lot so unless you use them frequently, they are hard to remember all of them.)

There is a drop down in PT that shortcuts...
Forum: General Discussion 02-17-2009, 12:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,751
Posted By mcgirr
Re: Does anyone still use an analog console?

I also have used the Mackie 4 bus in the past. Pretty much the same way you are.

I find it WAY easier to stay in the box.
No more fumbling for fader sheets to remember mix levels! PT remembers...
Forum: General Discussion 02-17-2009, 12:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,256
Posted By mcgirr
Re: Mastering Help Please...

Also, make sure the dither is LAST in the chain on the master track!

Best wishes.
Forum: Tips & Tricks 02-17-2009, 12:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,703
Posted By mcgirr
Re: Compression question

Well said!

I believe Andy Johns was another producer who would say almost immediately after setting foot in a studio:

" How many 1176's do you have? And how many more can you get your hands...
Forum: Pro Tools M-Powered (Win) 02-17-2009, 12:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,710
Posted By mcgirr
Re: New member in need of Forum Computer Advice

If it is internal it will not be firewire. Im pretty sure ONLY external drives are firewire.

I would definitely use 2 internal drives, 1 for system, one for sessions.

If you must use an...
Forum: Pro Tools M-Powered (Win) 02-17-2009, 12:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,516
Posted By mcgirr
Re: Why ASUS and not INTEL???

I'm surprised to hear about your problems with asus.

I've had a rig running pro tools 7.0 for at least 41/2 years now without even a hiccup.(P4p800 se.)

The only problem i encountered was...
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