Windows 7 and M-Powered Pro Tools

[ToneRay]

Getting ready to buy a new PC, and wondered if it's wise to buy Windows 7 even though my Pro Tools M-powered is only a beta (I think) for Win 7. I've heard too much bad about Vista, and want to keep up with the new Op Sys if possible. What do you recommend?

[RichrdC]

Bought a new laptop a couple months back.. Windows 7, IE8, 64 bit.. I'm running M-Powered 8.0.3 and have had no problems at all.. I do run as administrator because of some 3rd party plug-in issues..

[philip888]

Originally Posted by ToneRay

Getting ready to buy a new PC, and wondered if it's wise to buy Windows 7 even though my Pro Tools M-powered is only a beta (I think) for Win 7. I've heard too much bad about Vista, and want to keep up with the new Op Sys if possible. What do you recommend?

It really depends on the interface you are using.
I use the Delta 1010LT and the Driver for it used with W7 64Bit is like oil and water.
IT DONT WORK. Go over to the M-Audio Forum and Bask in the Chaos.
http://forums.m-audio.com/

It is pretty funny.

I am using XP Pro Sp3 because I want to make music not troubleshoot a multi million dollar corporations problems for free.

[Dog BBQ]

Originally Posted by philip888

I am using XP Pro Sp3 because I want to make music not troubleshoot a multi million dollar corporations problems for free.

I'm Sick of that also

I guess that's part of the new Avid business Plan

Let the users fix things!!!!

[necjamc]

Originally Posted by ToneRay

Getting ready to buy a new PC, and wondered if it's wise to buy Windows 7 even though my Pro Tools M-powered is only a beta (I think) for Win 7. I've heard too much bad about Vista, and want to keep up with the new Op Sys if possible. What do you recommend?

I use Win 7/64 with a 2626 every day. I am having very little problems with it. Not that Win 7 and PT don't have their share of issues, but it's possible to run it very well.

The real issue is are you running a studio on the clock, or a home studio. I have done live band tracking with 16 tracks at a time on Vista and windows 7 and XP. They all worked without a hitch. If you are making a living with PT, I would get the win 7 PC, and make a sepperate drive with XP on it as a back up to get you up and running if there is a problem. If you are running your own projects and can deal with a little extra work to get it all up and running, and you do your research on what components work well with PT, I say why not. It does work.

[Digi_D]

Originally Posted by ToneRay

Getting ready to buy a new PC, and wondered if it's wise to buy Windows 7 even though my Pro Tools M-powered is only a beta (I think) for Win 7. I've heard too much bad about Vista, and want to keep up with the new Op Sys if possible. What do you recommend?

It is probably worth mentioning that Win 7 for PT isn't in Beta anymore. It is RTM as any new copy you buy will be 8.0.3. I'm on Win7 x64 with a Fast Track Pro and an Akai MPD18...so far, it's been working like a champ.

[kafka]

I've been running PTMP 8.0.3cs3 on Win7-64 for several months now, and I have to say that more problems have been solved with that combination than were created by it. I do get occasional hangs during and when loading sessions, but it doesn't really seem worse than on XPSP3. I don't think I've run into any bug that would cause me to lose a take. I have adopted the habit of saving sessions before I perform any major operation, but that takes all of hitting Ctrl+S. I don't even think about it. 4GB executibles and getting my RAM back from my PCI cards are worth the price of admission alone.

[sares90210]

could you post comments about your initial configurations to make a best performance with W7 FAST TRACK, MPOWERD 803?
I'm going to have a system like your system.

[sares90210]

Originally Posted by Digi_D

It is probably worth mentioning that Win 7 for PT isn't in Beta anymore. It is RTM as any new copy you buy will be 8.0.3. I'm on Win7 x64 with a Fast Track Pro and an Akai MPD18...so far, it's been working like a champ.

could you post comments about your initial configurations to make a best performance with W7 FAST TRACK, MPOWERD 803?
I'm going to have a system like your system.

[Julia B]

Originally Posted by Dog BBQ

Let the users fix things!!!!

It's pretty rampant throughout the software industry.

Rule #1: Never upgrade to a new OS until the first service pack is out.

Rule #2: Never upgrade to even number service packs -- these typically add features and screw up stuff that was working. Instead wait until the next odd number pack is out. Remember: Even number service packs create problems. Odd numbered service packs fix the problems.

Rule #3: Applications -- Never load a version 1.0.0, 2.0.0, 3.0.0, etc., onto your computer. Always wait for version X.0.1.

These were given to us in our Microsoft Certification Program.

I've seen this in video games, database software, audio software, video software. I did alpha and beta testing of stuff. I'd report glitches during the alpha phase and they'd still be there in the "final" released product because someone up top decided they needed to sell a partially working product quickly because they'd overhyped it. The Dilbert strip is so true to life at times it's scary.