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"Ray Thomas" wrote:

I know, how long is a piece of string.... However, for about 12-16 tracks at
24 bit 44.1 with a few plug-ins running. It seems my options a leave it
at my current 256MB,
add another 256 to give 512, add a 512 module to give 768, or (most
expensively !) buy 2x 512 sticks to give 1024 MB. Which is best course to
take...is maximum RAM the way to go or do other limiting factors come into
play with a laptop ? I'd be using it with 002 Rack or MOTU 828 Mk 2/896 HD
type of interfaces, PTLE or Digital Performer type software.
Thank you for your wisdom,
Ray

With modern operating systems (especially OS X) the answers a

1) All that will fit.
2) If that costs too much, all you can afford.

The whole operating system will work better, no matter how many tracks
you are working on.

Mike