On 19 Mar 2005 04:58:50 -0800, "adaM" wrote:

Hey,
I am looking to get a new computer (preferably a laptop) to
record/mixdown audio. I currently have a windows machine with a 2 GHz
processor, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB 5,400 rpm, etc. With Pro Tools LE,
recording worked fine, but when it came time for mixdown, my CPU stood
no chance! Even with an 8 track mixdown if I EQed a couple track and
used more than one effects plugin I ran out of resources; I sold Pro
Tools LE out of frustration. I am looking into getting an Apple
Powerbook this time and using recording software other than Pro Tools.
I only record one track at a time so my main concern is mixdown. I
like to use a decent amount of effects and EQ. I have a $3000 budget
for the software and computer. Any suggestions? Do you think I should
look beyond a laptop and go with a G5? I noticed the 1.8 GHz dual
processor models are just under $2000. I would appreciate any
suggestions. I do not want to again be stuck with a machine that
cannot handle its workload. I assume an average song of mine would be
around 16 tracks.

Thanks,
Adam

Hello Adam,

Simply for reference, last night, I laid out (using DP4.52) 8 tracks x
54 minutes x 24 bit audio along with 4 audio tracks to bounce to, and
8 stereo Aux busses plus a Master fader. No plug-ins yet but the
Powerbook is starting to balk and DP vanished off the screen twice.
Still got some coin left for another 1gb memory stick though.

To be continued.

Andy
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